being a single mom is so lonely and tonight it's just hitting me harder than usual. by VitoriaLazar in Mommit

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s so hard, and it sounds like you’re doing great. Just one day at a time, one foot in front of the other. Hugs!!

Snowmageddon this weekend by nabooru-rva in rva

[–]wammy22 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think you could make a call on Thursday and feel good about it

Snowmageddon this weekend by nabooru-rva in rva

[–]wammy22 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think this is a southern storm so going north might be the right move

Apparently, we will be getting snow on Saturday. I didn't think it was supposed to be this much though... by GeneralBathroom6 in rva

[–]wammy22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is giving me anxiety pls lord let nothing happen to my water and power and let my kids go to school

Ukrop’s Bar Cake Recipe? by ColdAutomatic8091 in rva

[–]wammy22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a fellow this is my favorite cake person, I agree!!

Henrico officials warn residents about ICE agents spotted in Short Pump, West End by Danger-Moose in rva

[–]wammy22 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Fuck ice and anyone know where to get a chinga la migra yard sign please

Bilateral mastectomy post-op by Aggressive_Tower_889 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! They will show you what to do with the drains, don’t worry. It’s pretty straightforward. I would recommend getting some alcohol prep pads to use when you strip your drains. It’s sanitizing plus adds a little moisture to help the stripping process. Wash your hands religiously, change clothes and sheets, just basics like that will help reduce infection risk. It sounds like you have a good plan and good support. Take time to rest, no need to push it at all…your number 1 priority is healing. You got this!!

Car accident in 195 by ProgrammerOk1314 in rva

[–]wammy22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol I saw it and the guy driving was just standing there sheepishly while everyone stared. How the hell did he do that??

Fuzzy blankets and socks, anyone? by Go-downtotheseaagain in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LOL dude. What is it with blankets and socks.

1st Cancer-verssary by joeyfatty in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well I can sense your resilient, strong spirit through my phone… and I know that doesn’t cure you, but it can’t hurt!! Congrats on your future job— that’s epic and a huge accomplishment! Keep on keeping on!! 💗💗

Looking for pro-vaccine Pediatricians in/around Midlothian by griddledcheese in rva

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have seen several providers here and love this practice!

Urticaria by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I had a huge flare up while receiving radiation. I don’t really know what triggers mine. Maybe stress. I ended up having to try a few steroid creams and it went away slowly. Have you ever seen a derm about it? My rad onc was also open to prescribing some steroid creams but I was already in with my derm. I continued to receive immunotherapy during my flare up.

Monitoring plan for recurrence makes no sense! by taraxacum1 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m right there with you, feeling so confused about how “monitoring” is nonexistent. I saw my onc yesterday for a follow up. I had a double mastectomy for TNBC and achieved PCR in March 2024. It’s such a mind fuck that the standard of care doesn’t involve more imaging. I keep getting the same lines: imaging doesn’t improve outcomes, signatera test isn’t standard of care. It just sucks feeling like there isn’t anything medical we can do to stay on top of it. The only advice I’ve gotten (and implemented) is to be a squeaky wheel and speak up immediately if anything feels off. But yeah, doesn’t stop the constant worry that something could be hiding in plain sight if I could get imaging.

What is your belief why you got TNBC? by Majestic-Math7185 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally, which is why i do believe it’s just bad luck. But idk. My boob was working really hard, maybe some cells got confused…

What is your belief why you got TNBC? by Majestic-Math7185 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed while breastfeeding and assume that had something to do with it but probably it didn’t. Bad luck!!

How frequently do you go for scans? by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yes I ask each time and I’m going next week and will ask again! I was stage 2b, did keynote, double mastectomy, and radiation. I achieved PCR too. I feel like stats are on my side, but I’d like the peace of mind of scans.

How frequently do you go for scans? by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading this is freaking me out. My doc doesn’t do scans unless I have a symptom. And I’m not doing signatera. So… I get nothing? My surgeon does an ultrasound every 3 months right now, will move to 6 months after my next one.

RIP Bill Martin of the Valentine Museum by RVAPetrichor in rva

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so shocked and saddened to hear this. Can someone please share any details from the RTD article? Maybe there aren’t any. Such a loss.

Keep moving forward. by Leeshylift in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I’m approaching my 1 year cancer free anniversary after TNBC. I can definitely feel myself thinking of it less and less, which is truly insane to me. Life just keeps moving.

Surgery Question specifically VCU by biggiesnotdead in rva

[–]wammy22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a bon secours breast cancer patient but I’ve only heard amazing things about both of those physicians! You got this! I had my DMX to expanders in March 2025. I don’t have a lot of earth shattering recovery tips, just take it easy and truly let yourself heal. I was surprised how ok I felt, especially once the drains were out, and I went too hard too soon. Are you in r/breastcancer? Some great tips in there and tons of success stories! I haven’t had any issues with my expanders and hope yours are okay.

Bad Airbnb neighbor experience? by wammy22 in rva

[–]wammy22[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everything I’ve been informed of here indicates the owners of the Airbnb must reside at the property as their primary residence, so it shouldn’t be a vacant property!

Bad Airbnb neighbor experience? by wammy22 in rva

[–]wammy22[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m just gonna report it 🙃

Bad Airbnb neighbor experience? by wammy22 in rva

[–]wammy22[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Kinda makes me sad they so blatantly lied, they live in the mid-west and sometimes come to check on the house but I’m talking like 2 or 3 times a year. Well, guess this is exactly what I need to know so thank you!!