I'm on my 3rd week of Radiation, and it 's going well. I can tell you it's nothing like Chemo, Thank Jesus! Thank Jesus! Thank Jesus! All is going so well. I will just be glad when it's over. I still have until the end of Oct. to go. I'm trying to stay positive. Sometimes it gets hard, even though radiation is painless. I still get tired of going every day, Monday thru Friday. I get there at 9:45 and I'm back in my car by 10:00.
But the good thing is since I'm not going back to work until the middle of Nov. I get to hang out at my daughter's school. I didn't get to do that much last year, or the year before, because of my work schedule. And I'm going to miss it when I go back to work....
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Prosthetics #3
Hey yall, I haven't posted in over a week and so much has happened. I don't even think I can remember.
but I will start with the Damn ProstheticsbitchLady, Nancy. Why did I have to snap out. UGGG, I'm trying to be more patient with people, but every once in a while I have to.......
Ok so last Thursday 9/24/29, I called her 3 times before I lost my temper, once in the morning, once early afternoon, and then again at about 4:30, and she never returned my call. Even though she was suppose to call me that Wed, to let me know if my stuff came in. And now that I think about it, Why doesn't she carry prosthetics for brown people, that proves that she don't deal with my kind anyways.
So by the last phone call I'm upset. I gave her until 4:55 to call me, cause her shop closes at 5:00. She didn't call so I call back at 4:55, and the secretary, receptionist, or who ever answers the phone picked up, she said that Nancy was on a call. I asked can I leave her a message. She answered Yes. I said you can tell Nancy that I will return the stuff she had given me, and I will be taking my business else where. Since she doesn't have enough time to return my call. The lady then says, well she has been pretty busy, I responded by saying she's on the phone now, and when I called earlier she was on the phone. She says I'm sorry you feel that way, and we do appreciate your business, and some more shit I can't remember. Then I got off the phone.
And Guess what, Ms. Nancy called me back then, but I couldn't get to the phone, but she left a voicemail stating, that she had to re order my stuff, and she apologized and said she would call me back the next morning. (bullshit) Cause it's Tuesday and I haven't heard from the trick. I called her again today to see what her excuse is or was. And hasn't returned my call...but it's ok I got a whole nother appointment at a different shop on Thurs. so she can miss me with the bullshit, and I will think about returning her merchandise...
but I will start with the Damn Prosthetics
Ok so last Thursday 9/24/29, I called her 3 times before I lost my temper, once in the morning, once early afternoon, and then again at about 4:30, and she never returned my call. Even though she was suppose to call me that Wed, to let me know if my stuff came in. And now that I think about it, Why doesn't she carry prosthetics for brown people, that proves that she don't deal with my kind anyways.
So by the last phone call I'm upset. I gave her until 4:55 to call me, cause her shop closes at 5:00. She didn't call so I call back at 4:55, and the secretary, receptionist, or who ever answers the phone picked up, she said that Nancy was on a call. I asked can I leave her a message. She answered Yes. I said you can tell Nancy that I will return the stuff she had given me, and I will be taking my business else where. Since she doesn't have enough time to return my call. The lady then says, well she has been pretty busy, I responded by saying she's on the phone now, and when I called earlier she was on the phone. She says I'm sorry you feel that way, and we do appreciate your business, and some more shit I can't remember. Then I got off the phone.
And Guess what, Ms. Nancy called me back then, but I couldn't get to the phone, but she left a voicemail stating, that she had to re order my stuff, and she apologized and said she would call me back the next morning. (bullshit) Cause it's Tuesday and I haven't heard from the trick. I called her again today to see what her excuse is or was. And hasn't returned my call...but it's ok I got a whole nother appointment at a different shop on Thurs. so she can miss me with the bullshit, and I will think about returning her merchandise...
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Prosthetics pt 2
I expressed my feelings about the prosthetic lady to my husband. And he always sees things differently than I do, or should I say he keeps me grounded...(I love him for that). And he said I should give her another chance. He said something I didn't think of, he said my whole cancer experience all my doctors, nurses etc has made it all about me, and making sure I was happy. But for Nancy (the owner of the prosthetic shop) She is a business owner and she is trying to make money and he said I should give it another chance before deciding to go somewhere else.
So I did just that, I called them back to ask a question, and her assistant Linda told me to come in, and get fitted. So I came in and tried on about 10 or so bra's and prosthetics. To see what worked with the size I wanted, which is at least a D cup...(I used to be a double D). While I was that Nancy came in and she was really nice. She told me she ordered some prosthetics that was more my skin color, cause all they had in store was white ones. And while she was fitting me, she noticed that my I needed what is called an compression bra to help with the swelling of my chest muscles. So she fitted me for the compression bra, put some fabric breast forms in there. To help the bra compress.
My brown prosthetics should be in next week along with the bra's I wanted, and I was really surprised to see they really had some cute bra's.
So all in all I'm happy I listened to my husband, and gave them another chance. I was really pleased with the service that I received, and now I can't wait for my prosthetics to come in...
So I did just that, I called them back to ask a question, and her assistant Linda told me to come in, and get fitted. So I came in and tried on about 10 or so bra's and prosthetics. To see what worked with the size I wanted, which is at least a D cup...(I used to be a double D). While I was that Nancy came in and she was really nice. She told me she ordered some prosthetics that was more my skin color, cause all they had in store was white ones. And while she was fitting me, she noticed that my I needed what is called an compression bra to help with the swelling of my chest muscles. So she fitted me for the compression bra, put some fabric breast forms in there. To help the bra compress.
My brown prosthetics should be in next week along with the bra's I wanted, and I was really surprised to see they really had some cute bra's.
So all in all I'm happy I listened to my husband, and gave them another chance. I was really pleased with the service that I received, and now I can't wait for my prosthetics to come in...
Physical Therapy
Last week I went to see the physical therapist, I am at risk of getting lymphedema, because when I had surgery they had to remove some of my lymph nodes under my arm. And I have trouble lifting my left arm over my head due to the surgery.
The physical therapist name was Nici (Nicky). She was nice, and very informative. She showed me some exercises to do, in order to help reduce the risk of getting Lymphedema. Apparently there is no cure for it, if it develops you just have to manage it. I have to do these exercises everyday, well I'm suppose to do them everyday. But of course I don't because I'm hard headed. I'm thinking of making a weekly apt with the physical therapist, I believe that would make me more disciplined at doing the exercises.
I hope that I don't develop Lymphedema. And I will do my exercises more, whether I make a weekly apt or not. at least I'm going to make a effort to. I know it's the best thing for me, and I need the range of motion in my arm.
The physical therapist name was Nici (Nicky). She was nice, and very informative. She showed me some exercises to do, in order to help reduce the risk of getting Lymphedema. Apparently there is no cure for it, if it develops you just have to manage it. I have to do these exercises everyday, well I'm suppose to do them everyday. But of course I don't because I'm hard headed. I'm thinking of making a weekly apt with the physical therapist, I believe that would make me more disciplined at doing the exercises.
I hope that I don't develop Lymphedema. And I will do my exercises more, whether I make a weekly apt or not. at least I'm going to make a effort to. I know it's the best thing for me, and I need the range of motion in my arm.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Prosthetics....
On yesterday, I had a meeting with the lady who handles the Prosthetic breast cases for the hospital. Her name is Nancy. So we (my husband and I) meet with her. And She is going over some personal information . Then she proceeds to show me and have me try on some bras and some prosthetic breast. I'm looking all cute, and feeling cute, cause I haven't had on a bra in a while, and wow these look like real breast with the bra on. So I'm kinda feeling myself...lol...
Then she asks about my insurance, I tell her I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Then her whole conversation changes. Now all of a sudden she doesn't have the bra that would look good on me. Which was ok, because the last one I tried on looked like a grandmother bra. (and I definitely didn't want that one). So at first I thought she was being shady because of my insurance. But then she began to tell me about these custom made breast forms, that I could get and my insurance would cover them. She said they would make a mode of my body, and custom fit them just for me, and they will be the same color of my body, and you can put moles on them, or they can show veins, or whatever else you wanted (I should have asked if I could get them tattooed..lol) any way she just hyped them up so much. She stated I would have to come into her shop to get them, IF that's what I wanted to do. now I never said yes or no I just listened. Then here comes the kicker she said they are 3500.00 a boob. WTF 7G's for some plastic boobs, that's alot I don't care even it the insurance will cover it. So then after she talked about these expensive ass breast, she told me to think about it, and she would order the bra's and call me when they were in.
Ok so today I get a call from Linda who works for Nancy, and on my voice mail, she tells me they have the bra's in store and they checked on my insurance to call her back. I call back and talk to Linda, she told me my insurance will cover everything 100%. I can get as many bra's as needed and there's no limit on my prosthetic breast. I'm like oh ok. Then she said Nancy wanted to talk to me, so I'm on hold...then Linda comes back and said. "We was wondering if you decided to go with the custom forms, because it takes about 2 hours to get fitted for them, or did you want to just use what we had in the store". I told Linda I decided against the custom forms. she was like "Ok. That's fine, we have forms in store you can choose from". Then she puts me back on on hold for Nancy. Then Linda comes back and says "Nancy said she will order you new bra's and she will call you when they come in" and got off the phone.
P.S.
I'm no longer taking donations to help with the purchase of my breast forms, My insurance is covering the cost up front. But still feel free to donate if you wish...
Smooches!
Miko.
Then she asks about my insurance, I tell her I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Then her whole conversation changes. Now all of a sudden she doesn't have the bra that would look good on me. Which was ok, because the last one I tried on looked like a grandmother bra. (and I definitely didn't want that one). So at first I thought she was being shady because of my insurance. But then she began to tell me about these custom made breast forms, that I could get and my insurance would cover them. She said they would make a mode of my body, and custom fit them just for me, and they will be the same color of my body, and you can put moles on them, or they can show veins, or whatever else you wanted (I should have asked if I could get them tattooed..lol) any way she just hyped them up so much. She stated I would have to come into her shop to get them, IF that's what I wanted to do. now I never said yes or no I just listened. Then here comes the kicker she said they are 3500.00 a boob. WTF 7G's for some plastic boobs, that's alot I don't care even it the insurance will cover it. So then after she talked about these expensive ass breast, she told me to think about it, and she would order the bra's and call me when they were in.
Ok so today I get a call from Linda who works for Nancy, and on my voice mail, she tells me they have the bra's in store and they checked on my insurance to call her back. I call back and talk to Linda, she told me my insurance will cover everything 100%. I can get as many bra's as needed and there's no limit on my prosthetic breast. I'm like oh ok. Then she said Nancy wanted to talk to me, so I'm on hold...then Linda comes back and said. "We was wondering if you decided to go with the custom forms, because it takes about 2 hours to get fitted for them, or did you want to just use what we had in the store". I told Linda I decided against the custom forms. she was like "Ok. That's fine, we have forms in store you can choose from". Then she puts me back on on hold for Nancy. Then Linda comes back and says "Nancy said she will order you new bra's and she will call you when they come in" and got off the phone.
My reasons for not getting the customs forms you ask? Because I don't want to have to wait for them, I've been without breast for a while, and I want them when I leave the store. My surgeon told my me chest wall may flatten out more, and if that happens my custom fit forms won't fit properly anymore. and 7G's is just to damn much to pay for them..no matter who is picking up the tab....
Now I'm like Hold on, I know Linda said on my voice mail that they had the bra's in store. Why couldn't I just use them. And why didn't she speak with me, Is she mad because I decided against the customs forms, and she won't get 7G's from my insurance company. Because that's what it seems like to me. Now I feel like just going to a whole different shop. Matter of fact I will be going to talk to the shop around the corner from my house tomorrow.....Hopefully they take my insurance and they won't trip if I don't want the most expensive breast forms in the store....P.S.
I'm no longer taking donations to help with the purchase of my breast forms, My insurance is covering the cost up front. But still feel free to donate if you wish...
Smooches!
Miko.
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