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    About Me

    My journey into hell began when I had my mammogram and it revealed a lump that couldn't be felt, I was soon scheduled for a ultrasound guided core biopsy, which revealed I had Breast Cancer at 41 years old. I received those results on April 18, 2008, my life as I knew it would never be the same again. I had a lumpectomy on May 29, 2008 and they found DCIS and IDC Breast Cancer, they were able to get all the cancer and I have clear margins, but since I have invasive cancer the next step was to have a sentinel node biopsy, I just had that done on July 10, 2008 and I have clear nodes...Thank GOD all the prayers were answered. I don't know what my future holds, but I do know that GOD made it safe for me to take the next steps. I am awaiting the start of radiation and possible tamoxofin therapy for 5 years. I pray every single day that I don't have to go through this ever again, that the cancer stays gone and it doesn't re-appear anywhere else. My best friend (or so I thought) walked out on me when I needed her the most...its difficult to handle but in the long run I am not losing anything...I am gaining more friends here on DS.

    Interests

    People, making new friends, my wonderful family, playing online games, sewing, cleaning my new house, just being at home with my 4 legged babies.

  • Recent Activity

    Yesterday

  • Journal

    • Healing Slowly...

      Mood July 23, 2008 5:50pm

      I went to my family doc today for my usual checkup and it actually went very well. I have lost 10lbs since surgery 13 days ago, I am very happy about …

    • WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND

      Mood July 22, 2008 10:00am

       One day a man saw a old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up …

    • DRAMA...

      Mood July 21, 2008 11:51pm

      I left DS awhile ago because of so much drama from my journal entries...this is your place to vent, why should we need to "lock down our …
    • The Saga Continues...

      Mood July 17, 2008 10:40pm

      I saw my Oncologist today, it was a very brief visit but I did find out that I am not going to be able to take Tamoxifen. The side effects of that …

    • Very Depressed...

      Mood July 16, 2008 6:05pm

      I am more depressed now then I have been in my life in a very long time..I just can't function..I feel horrible still, but the pain is getting …

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      From repangel911 Today

      Big hig, just because, I love you, and am praying you are mending beautifully. Did your card arrive? Hugs, and prayers, Sandi

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      From mantes Today

      good moring hope your day started good.

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      From Glot Wednesday

      Many hugs and giggles and laughter and chuckles are coming your way also from me to you.Take care and have a nice evening. Hugs and prayers Gloria

    • I’m With You

      From weezieluv Wednesday

      hi!....i thought you could use a big "squishy" hug today!.....l.o.l.......read some of your info and wanted you to know that i'm here for you you feel like sharing or,,,venting...i'm here!!!!....sending some caring, gentle hugs;..many prayers,...and much love,....weezie... :0)

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      From Kath30Miller Monday

      hang in there sweetie...you can make it through, one day at a time! i'm thinking about you and sending positive healing thoughts and prayers to you! love and hugs kath

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  • Goals

    Progress

    30 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    235

    Progress

    50 %

    Fasting Glucose(Diabetes)
    102
    Hemoglobin Aic(Diabetes)
    5.8
  • Support Groups

    • Close Breast Cancer

      Just recently diagnosed with high grade Ductal Carcinoma in Situ in my right breast..

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      From a little girl to adulthood I have struggled with chronic depression, its a part of me and sometimes its tolerable, sometimes its not.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Worked the best!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Worked wonders.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Family is the best medicine!
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      Was diagnosed 15 yrs ago, I went into deep denial, and didn't get it under control until now, doing well with it.

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Its part of the success of being a diabetic.
      Glipizide Working / Worked
      Its doing its job wonderfully!
      Lantus Working / Worked
      Wonderful.
      Metformin Working / Worked
      Worked for many years then just quit working, side effects never went away, I am finally off of this forever!
    • Open Shingles

      I started itching on my back, then 7 bumps appeared, I went to the doctor and she told me it was shingles, the pain is intense as well as the itching..>OUCH

      Treatments

      Valtrex Working / Worked
      Helped heal it but the itching and pain remained the same.
    • Open Asthma
      Type: Other

      Had excerise induced asthma in high school and it developed into full asthma by the time I was an adult.

      Treatments

      Albuterol Working / Worked
      The nebulizer solution works the best.
      Azmacort Too Soon to Tell
      Just started taking this.
      Duoneb Working / Worked
      Worked well but gave me a hoarse voice and was too expensive.
      Flovent Somewhat Helpful
      Worked ok.
      Inhaler Working / Worked
      Albuterol works the best for me.
      Serevent Somewhat Helpful
      Worked ok with Flovent, but didn't ward off any attacks.
      Singulair Somewhat Helpful
      Worked ok, but is costly.
      Theophylline Working / Worked
      Worked well while I was in the hospital with my first major attack.
    • Open Cocaine Addiction & Recovery

      Got in with the wrong crowd and got addicted to cocaine, have been drug free for 21 years and counting!

    • Open Chronic Pain

      Chronic pain for about 20 years started when I was thrown off of my horse and broke my tailbone, never got better.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
      Worked until my body got use to taking it.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Works well sometimes.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Works ok, but I itch if I take too much.
      Lyrica Considering
      Naproxen Not Working
      Did not do anything for me or my pain.
      Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
      Just starting.
    • Open Endometriosis

      Had sexual pain and found it to be endo, had an experiemental treatment and it went away and has never came back.

      Treatments

      Zoladex Working / Worked
      Put me into menapause for 6 months, but it did the trick, I have been endo free for 25 years.
    • Open Infertility
      Type: Ovarian Issues

      Found out years later that my infertility problems are caused by a gene mutation.

      Treatments

      Clomid Not Working
      Metformin Somewhat Helpful
      Made my periods regular.
      Progesterone Working / Worked
      Helped with my periods.
      Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
      Helped with my periods.
    • Open Miscarriage

      I had 4, gave up and decided it just wasn't meant to be and I am fine with my decision years later now that I know I have a gene mutation that prevented me from having a baby.

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I was diganosed with vascular migraines, they come and go without warning.

    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      Reflux, acid indigestion, gas, cramps, you name it I have had it. Really the only thing that works the best for me is to really pay attention to what I put in my mouth.

      Treatments

      Aciphex Working / Worked
      Worked very well, it just got too costly.
      Baking Soda Working / Worked
      This is my last resort when nothing else works!
      Nexium Not Working
      Pepcid Not Working
      Prevacid Not Working
      Prilosec Not Working
      Protonix Not Working
      Raising Bed Position Not Working
      Reglan Not Working
      Tagamet Not Working
    • Open Gallstones

      Had my gallbladder removed, pain is gone.

    • Open Hemorrhoids

      The almighty OUCH!

      Treatments

      Preparation H Working / Worked
      Works for swelling and pain.
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
      Aloe Vera Working / Worked
      Very soothing.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Bentyl Working / Worked
      This does wonders for the cramps and spasms.
      Librax Somewhat Helpful
      It all depends on the severity of the cramps.
      Lomotil Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Lactose Intolerance

      It all depends on the day. Sometimes its so bad I can't get all the gas out.

      Treatments

      Lactaid Working / Worked
      Yummy!
      Lactose-Free Diet Working / Worked
      This works the best, but can be expensive.
    • Open Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

      I have had 2 blood clots, the second 4 1/2 inches in size and went above the knee.

      Treatments

      Coumadin Working / Worked
      Lifer!
      Lovenox Working / Worked
    • Open High Cholesterol

      Treatments

      Lipitor Working / Worked
      Worked very well, but the long term side effects were horrible, I quit taking this.
      Lopid Not Working
      Tricor Somewhat Helpful
      Not a good drug for a diabetic patient, didn't do well for me.
    • Open Arthritis

      Arthritis of the spine from a previous injury.

      Treatments

      Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
      Pain Management Clinic Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      It comes and goes for me.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Pain Management Clinic Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      I was diagnosed with this a few years ago and it has since gotten worst, I am going to see a rehab for some pain relief.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      I have been having unexplained pain for 7 years, I was just diagnosed with fibro and my doctor wants me to try lyrica.

      Treatments

      Heat Working / Worked
      Lyrica Considering
      Neurontin Not Working
      Ultram Not Working
    • Open Acne

      Started with puberty and still have it, nothing helps!

    • Open Rape

      Raped when I was a little girl, and again when I was an adult. Its a difficult thing to deal with, but I am stronger because of much healing and counseling.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
    • Open Sciatica

      OMG OUCH...there is NO pain in this world as awful as sciatica...

      Treatments

      Stretching Working / Worked
      Works the best for me.
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