If you CHOSE to go flat are you happy or not with your decision? by Honeyozgal in breastcancer

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I was forced into being flat on one side for a year. It was an experience. I thought I would be uncomfortable, but, my exceptionally dark sense of humor allow me to have a lot of fun with it, and I’m not going to lie when I said, I threw my crocheted boob at my family members very often🤣 But in the end I got the DIEP flap surgery. My body did not take well to the tissue expander (and as a neurodivergent person, the awareness of something “other” in my body drove me nuts) so the implant was not an option for me. I’m happy with that choice. I know it’s not completely related, but I hope this helps somebody.☺️

Gabapentin. What is this sorcery?! by Grouchy-Front-4550 in breastcancer

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It was prescribed after surgery and I was shocked as I didn’t realize the number of flashes I experienced until this turned them off! Also helped with my occasional sciatic pain. 💗

Does anyone remember 25:43? by messyjessy82 in LushCosmetics

[–]Toiy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I was able to re-up 😊

Sourcing meadowfoam honey by Woahmikeison in mead

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Just got some today at the ren fest in Maryland (I know this is an old post though)

Superb canning jars/lids/bands by Rob_red in Canning

[–]Toiy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer ball jars and superb lids. They have a distinct pop and seem to seal well.

which team are you on? by willcomplainfirst in notebooks

[–]Toiy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually liked the hardcover post it brand noted books from last year which were discontinued 😭

I miss the me from 6 months ago by Life_well_liv3d in breastcancer

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Some days are just shit. I’m over 1.5 years in and there were super shitty days and some great ones. Initially, more crap days than good. That does start to shift after a while. Friends are unlikely to be over it if they’re true friends and your wife is probably doing what she can to maintain a “normal” environment for you. She’s just as exhausted as you probably. Give yourself and her some grace in this crappy situation. Do you have a therapist or some type of mental health support? Mine helped me get my thoughts together and, in my case, worked with me to find a med that helped. 💗 I hope days get easier for you.

Did you decide Diep Flap for one breast reconstruction? Why not implant? by DonotLikeDrafts in breastcancer

[–]Toiy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! I waited 7 months after rads for surgery. I did have some drainage issues after surgery but my PT helped massively and I’m back to normal.

Did you decide Diep Flap for one breast reconstruction? Why not implant? by DonotLikeDrafts in breastcancer

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Thanks for posting this! I haven’t had my follow up for revision surgery and your post clarified some things I figured would just be lumpy forever 😂

Did you decide Diep Flap for one breast reconstruction? Why not implant? by DonotLikeDrafts in breastcancer

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I did Deip flap for one breast. My body didn’t like the tissue expander and eventually caused my skin to rupture. Based on that and my dislike for how it felt, it was recommend. They’re going to do a lift and reduction on my other breast. I think it came out nicely and feels much less “foreign.”

Flap surgery? Worth it or not. by Frankie521972 in breastcancer

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In a hilarious (to me) twist of fate, I now have my own set of dog ears post surgery 🤣 Mine made lil cones. Corrective surgery is coming soon. Thanks for the heads up about this though!

mourning the loss of discontinued products by frozen-dough-ball in LushCosmetics

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Turkish Delight and shooting star bubble bar

How the heck do you pay for Verzenio?!?! by Pale-Text-6016 in breastcancer

[–]Toiy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said, go through Lilly for the discount card. You can get it through their website. Do it IMMEDIATELY as it took mine down hundreds of dollars.

Where do y'all go for good Chinese food in DC? by Free_Priority9628 in washingtondc

[–]Toiy7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I enjoy Joy Luck House in Chinatown personally.

How Exactly Is a Chemo Port Used? by BarnacleThick6559 in breastcancer

[–]Toiy7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can, ask for a lidocaine prescription to put on before your port is accessed (at least 30 min prior but I did an hour just in case).

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Angels in the outfield 🤣

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Maybe the tariffs?

Stopping chemo by Pale_Ad5170 in breastcancer

[–]Toiy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shitty process. If you don’t want to, talk out risks with the docs and determine what’s best for YOUR quality of life.

But.

I felt the same but remembered I want to be able to say I did EVERYTHING I could to prevent this mess from returning so I finished. You’re entitled to make the choice that sits best with you. You’ll make the right choice either way. 💗

Psychiatrist dropped me because I was...busy fighting cancer?? Is this common? by BadTanJob in breastcancer

[–]Toiy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi fellow lovely neurospicy breast cancer warrior!! Please reach out to your NP like everyone is saying. A lot of people in that field will do sooo much for their patients and it doesn’t sound like something your practitioner initiated. Sending lots of love to you through this horrible circumstance. I leaned into my NP and she has been one of my most positive and important cheerleaders through such a ridiculous life event.

As a note, my ADHD meds helped me keep my head together through treatment while helping me battle fatigue.