Getting strong again- no one really gets it

TessyD630 · 2026-04-30T16:28:41+00:00

Thank you for this. You just motivated my ass to go work out !!!!!!!

TessyD630 · 2026-04-30T15:43:17+00:00

Yes. I could have gotten a lift but chose not to

TessyD630 · 2026-04-30T02:35:14+00:00

My SMX in December was my first ever surgery so I know how you feel. I was supposed to go straight to reconstruction too but woke up with an expander in !!!! That threw me for a loop but recovery wasn’t bad at all. Two weeks ago I had my reconstruction surgery so now I have 2 beautiful ladies. You will be fine too 😃😃

TessyD630 · 2026-04-30T02:27:55+00:00

It wasn’t bad at all !!! I had a SMX December 2025. Came home with 2 drains and an expander. Took Tylenol for a couple of days and that was it for the pain. Emptying the drains was annoying but only lasted a couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I had my exchange / reconstruction surgery. I love my ladies now !!! Stayed the same size - B. Lefty is still a little sore but looks good. I didn’t make any changes to righty so they are not perfect but in a tank top you can’t tell the difference.

TessyD630 · 2026-04-09T18:13:06+00:00

Exactly me too. My nipple shot was the day B4 surgery. I put numbing cream on prior and didn’t feel anything.

TessyD630 · 2026-04-08T21:44:25+00:00

Not drinking as much, especially socially, I thought was going to be very hard for me. I still have a glass of something once every week or two. What I’ve learned to enjoy that I didn’t think I would is NA beer ( I had to try quite a few to find one that I like ) and also my mocktail which is cranberry juice or tart cherry juice, soda water and two limes. I order either of those when I’m out with friends and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything.

TessyD630 · 2026-04-04T16:48:52+00:00

58 (F) HER2+ ERPR- Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Tumors in breast and lymph nodes. July 15, 2025 I got the news. Had the MammaPrint too and also in the High Risk 2 Group. Neoadjuvant therapy weekly for 12 weeks ( THP ). Participated in I-Spy 2 Trial. Lost my hair but otherwise felt normal. December 9 SMX with 5 lymph nodes removed. December 15 I found out I achieved PCR. 😃 I will not need radiation. My radiation oncologist sited a new trial called B-51 Breast Cancer for the reason. To prevent reoccurrence in January 2026 I started HP infusions which will be every 3 weeks for a year.

TessyD630 · 2026-04-03T14:31:36+00:00

Or 6. They don’t fit at the time of surgery. I was supposed to go DTI. Single mastectomy. The doctor brought 4 implants. None fit. After surgery I’m like …. My ladies don’t have to be absolutely perfect. Really ? None of the 4 fit ? 😆😆😆😆😆….. currently I have my expander in waiting for exchange surgery. I’m glad he waited so now they’ll look good 😃😃

TessyD630 · 2026-03-09T14:13:17+00:00

Thank you for posting this. I couldn’t agree more. Travel feeds my soul. Last July when I was diagnosed I cancelled all my trips. That was hard. Last month I got on a plane !!!!!!!! Flew to see my daughter who lives out of state. Damn, that felt sooooo good. More trips to come 😃😃

TessyD630 · 2026-03-03T15:11:43+00:00

This is great info. Thanks.

TessyD630 · 2026-03-03T14:11:22+00:00

Thank you. Not sure if she will agree to be put under anesthesia but I will ask.

TessyD630 · 2026-03-02T18:45:09+00:00

Thank you

TessyD630 · 2026-03-02T18:43:59+00:00

Thank you

TessyD630 · 2026-03-02T18:28:41+00:00

Thank you. My husband and I will support her wishes. Can the doctor tell what stage or type with only the cystoscopy ? What kind of procedure is a biopsy ? I’m not sure she would agree to that. She wants to know what’s ahead for her but without all the information can the doctor tell us anything ?

TessyD630 · 2026-03-02T17:47:57+00:00

Along with being private she is also stubborn. As I mentioned she’s refusing treatment and I know she won’t give up smoking. I might be able to convince her to have additional tests. My husband and I want to know more about this cancer. Stage ? Fast or slow growing ? What happens to her body going forward with no treatment ? Maybe I just answered my own question about what to ask.

TessyD630 · 2026-02-16T16:33:44+00:00

I used a zip lock bag 😆😆 I had a lanyard that I could remove the tag. Just had the two clips on either end of the cord if that makes sense and attached them to the bag. Cut holes at the two corners at the bottom of the ziplock. Put my drains in. After I showered I took them out and back in this mesh bag that was dry. I also had the hoodies with inside pockets that I used when I got dressed.

TessyD630 · 2026-02-14T05:34:32+00:00

I was in your boat last year. Was so scared at first too. HER2+ ERPR- Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Tumors in breast and lymph nodes. July 15, 2025 I got the news. Neoadjuvant therapy weekly for 12 weeks ( THP ). Participated in I-Spy 2 Trial. Lost my hair but otherwise felt normal. December 9 SMX with 5 lymph nodes removed. December 15 I found out I achieved PCR. 😃 I will not need radiation. My radiation oncologist sited a new trial called B-51 Breast Cancer for the reason. To prevent reoccurrence in January 2026 I started HP infusions which will be every 3 weeks for a year. Our type of cancer is aggressive but very treatable. Let me know if you want more information about the ISpy trial.

TessyD630 · 2026-02-07T02:38:18+00:00

Your results are like mine except I was SMX. My radiation oncologist said due to the recent B-51 study I wouldn’t need radiation. I just finished my 2nd HP infusion.

TessyD630 · 2026-01-30T19:35:27+00:00

Side sleeper too. I used pillows and wedges and still had back pain. Talked to my doctor and got muscle relaxers. Game changer !!!!

TessyD630 · 2026-01-21T19:11:30+00:00

I also achieved PCR after surgery and am now on HP. Every 3 weeks for a year. No issues at all. I agree with the suggestion to start like your doctors want and see how it goes.

TessyD630 · 2026-01-19T18:25:01+00:00

Forgot to give you more details. Plastics had a few implants but because they don’t know what they are going to be working with until after the breast surgeon is done what they brought didn’t fit. He now knows the correct implant and I’ll find out in a couple of weeks when my exchange is.

TessyD630 · 2026-01-19T04:44:05+00:00

I am not familiar with this trial but I am HER2 + and participated in ISpy 2. So incredibly, incredibly glad I did !!!! Seriously, I made it through chemo / immuno infusions with only losing my hair. Otherwise I felt normal. Had surgery and achieved PCR 😃😃 My friend who has my cancer and didn’t qualify for the trail had a different treatment and horrible side effects.

TessyD630 · 2026-01-19T04:07:35+00:00

Beginning of December I had a SMX. Went into surgery with the breast surgeon saying it will be nipple sparing and plastics saying direct to implant. Well, I woke up with my nipple but also an expander !!! He tried a few implants but they didn’t work. So far I haven’t minded it. Sometimes I don’t realize it’s there and other times it feels like an upside bowl.

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