linsq1 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi all! An update to thank you for all your prayers and encouragement. My mastectomy went well with no allergic reactions. The pathology report shows no additional cancer in the tissue removed. Next step is Chemotherapy (YIKES... a daunting thought for one with so many allergies!!). I'm told it should begin mid-March. 4 treatments, three weeks apart. Your continued support would be such a blessing!! Funny how I've always complained about my thin hair... Yet, for a while I won't have ANY! Let's always count our blessings. They are boundless!! Even a daily shower becomes a reminder ... when you have "drains", you can't soak yourself. Nuts! However, one drain is out and the other will leave on Tuesday. Real showers will soon be a reality again. I'm grateful!! "With God all things are possible." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Prayers coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Lin I will keep you in my prayers as you start chemo. My SIL is going through chemo right now and Sunday was her shave day. Her hair started falling out and she didn't want to deal with clumps here and there so her hubby shaved her head Sunday. This is the 3rd time she has gone through chemo and she has always shaved her head. She is a real role model. She handles it all with grace. I love and admire her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Blessings coming your way Lin. Let's hope you stay cancer free and that when your hair grows back in, it's luxurious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ahhh.... luxurious hair! Now that's a happy thought!! Being cancer-free, albeit bald temporarily, is my goal!! Thanks for the smiles you've given me today, ladies!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Prayers coming your way. You are strong and you will get through this. Stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 God bless you, Sweet Girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Lin I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Prayers coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Lin, If I lived near you, I'd shave my head in support of your courageousness as you deal with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I pray for you that God will hold your hand through all of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Dear quilting friends, Sweet juicy tears of joy are running down my cheeks. You are so amazing!! Not only are you artists in quilting, but your creativity in word choices bring such beautiful pictures to mind. Having God hold my hand... thanks, Oma! Willingness to shave a head...thanks, Libby! Through your loving feedback, I'm beginning to see myself as positive, courageous, strong and cancer-free. You are truly my "Earth Angels", offering on-going prayers, support and encouragement. God is good.... All the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Prayers and good thoughts on the way to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Continued prayers for you. With God all things are possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lin, As we talked about on U2U, thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers, I will continue to lift you up in prayer.... You are courageous, strong and will be cancer free! And when it is all said and done....will be back using your God given talent to be quilting in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 To one Lin from another, I would gladly shave my head for you:) My sister went through chemo this past summer and would not let me shave my head to match her:( She did wonderful with the chemo other than losing her hair. So I pray you get the same response she had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sending thoughts and prayers to you, your positive outlook will surely get you thru your chemo treatments. I hope it goes by fast for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lin, prayers and hugs....and remember not all kinds of chemo cause hair loss. The drugs they have now to counter the side effects are amazing. I did not vomit even once. It wasn't exactly a walk in the park, but it was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. My best advice is drink lotttttttttttttttttts of water. As much as you can. And get some exersise every day, really helps with fatique. You will get through this, and believe it or not will be stronger on the other side. For me, I use to have lots of "bad hair days", now I never have a bad hair day cause any day with hair no mater how it looks is better than a day without..... Hang in there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Dear Ardelle, Your attitude is amazing! I so appreciate the advice of my "sisters" who have been there. Doctors are good communicators, but most have never "been there." Textbook information is always valuable, but what has made the greatest impact on me is real-life advice. The water part is amazing! I love to exercise (long walks). I'm going to write myself notes about these two things! Hearing what you said about bad hair days made me laugh!! :} Thanks for putting things into perspective. I can use all the advice I can get... I believe in you and the power of prayer and the joy of friendship. Blessings to all of you!! You are sisters of hope!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sending up prayers Lin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lin, you have my prayers too. Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Will be praying the chemotherapy goes as smoothly as possible and has good results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Praying for healing and most of all that you are comforted by God's promises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 keeping you in my thoughts...my dad lost his hair during chemo...it came back dark, full and curly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I had a co-worker who years ago (when we were in our late 20's) was diagnosed with lymphoma. She had straight, dishwater blonde hair which she permed on a regular basis. After chemo caused her hair loss, she grew the most beautiful head of hair. She became a naturally curly (not Frizzy) brunette. Beautiful soft curls!! Praying for smooth sailing through treatment and clear bill of health at the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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