MN - Minneapolis/St.Paul

[debradebra 1]

I won't make it, I am sitting in the Hope Chest Breast Center waiting on radiologist to read films. Seems like in my work-up for surgery, they found something on my mammogram. They wanted me in right away to check it out, praying nothing serious as surgery is scheduled in the morning.

[GardenLady 9]

OMGoodness! We'll be thinking of you and wishing you well. For me - I hope it's nothing more than what I've been told in the past when I've had them - "it's just fatty cells in the breast"...of course, I had to have two more breast deflating mammograms and an ultrasound for them to come to that conclusion but I was happy to take it!

[GardenLady 9]

Debradebra, how did everything go? you good? We missed you at dinner.

[debradebra 1]

Hi, sorry for the delay in answering, last minute scramble to get ready for this morning. Additional scans showed most likely calcifications but will repeat in 3 months just to make sure. No indication to hold off on surgery, so am off to be sleeved shortly! Will post update as soon as I am up to it. Thanks for thinking of me, sorry I missed the dinner, I look forward to another opportunity. Deb

[mbrinmn 105]

It was so great to meet everyone last night. I had a really nice time and I thank you for all the great information. I feel much more comfortable and informed regarding my decision for surgery on August 27. I look forward to getting together again!!

[mbrinmn 105]

Debra,

So glad to hear your news. I know we haven't met yet, but I hope you'll welcome some best wishes from a stranger. I can't imagine what the past days have been for you, but I bet you're looking forward to getting on with all that you have planned for yourself now. I look forward to meeting you. We decided we'd like to meet like we did last night on a regular basis. Take care!

Hi, sorry for the delay in answering, last minute scramble to get ready for this morning. Additional scans showed most likely calcifications but will repeat in 3 months just to make sure. No indication to hold off on surgery, so am off to be sleeved shortly! Will post update as soon as I am up to it. Thanks for thinking of me, sorry I missed the dinner, I look forward to another opportunity. Deb

[mbrinmn 105]

Let's look ahead at next month's calendar. Would it work for anyone/everyone to meet the week of the 14th? Maybe Wednesday, July 16? Maybe we can do a more centralized twin cities location. What about Roseville or Bloomington? Or maybe New Brighton or Fridley? Any other suggestions?

[BladeFox 235]

Debra" glad to know that it may be calcifications and hope you can come out to meet with us next time. We had a good time over the little bit of food that we can eat . We shared our experiences, helped mbrinmn with her questions, and some shared their pet photos....just good conversation all around.

I don't know who's scheduling our next meeting, but stay toned for more mn support into and see all of you next month!!!

[mbrinmn 105]

Not sure if you saw my post. I feel like I don't get the message and posting part of this site. I thought we could maybe look out into July and get something scheduled. I "threw out" Wednesday, July 16, for starters. Suggested we meet more centrally to the whole twin cities area...when I look at a map, Roseville seems to be about the middle of the Twin Cities and outer lying suburbs/towns, or maybe Fridley/Columbia Heights. Lots of highway access to both areas.

Debra" glad to know that it may be calcifications and hope you can come out to meet with us next time. We had a good time over the little bit of food that we can eat . We shared our experiences, helped mbrinmn with her questions, and some shared their pet photos....just good conversation all around.

I don't know who's scheduling our next meeting, but stay toned for more mn support into and see all of you next month!!!

[GardenLady 9]

Gooood afternoon everyone!

Good news about Debradebra, yeah? So good to hear. Now to hear about the surgery recover with the same positive news when she's up to sharing.

I got some good news this morning myself - appears that the best thing I could have done for the cirrhosis was to have the sleeve surgery and they expect that I might be able to have a full recovery of the precious little darling. So now this surgery has been good for me in two very important medical ways - the type 2 diabetes and the potential for liver repair.

As for our next get together...I had to pull up a map to see where some of these places were that Marybeth mentioned. To get as close as midway between, Fridley or New Brighton appear to be closest to halfway-ish for most of us. I see Chinese, Thai, American, Mexican, etc...quite a selection. Any non-starters we should be aware of? Once we can eliminate, I'll put together a short list of non-fast food places to consider and we can make a selection. How's that sound?

[BladeFox 235]

I think wherever you choose should be fine. Let us know.

[BladeFox 235]

This is good news as well!

Gooood afternoon everyone!

Good news about Debradebra, yeah? So good to hear. Now to hear about the surgery recover with the same positive news when she's up to sharing.

I got some good news this morning myself - appears that the best thing I could have done for the cirrhosis was to have the sleeve surgery and they expect that I might be able to have a full recovery of the precious little darling. So now this surgery has been good for me in two very important medical ways - the type 2 diabetes and the potential for liver repair.

As for our next get together...I had to pull up a map to see where some of these places were that Marybeth mentioned. To get as close as midway between, Fridley or New Brighton appear to be closest to halfway-ish for most of us. I see Chinese, Thai, American, Mexican, etc...quite a selection. Any non-starters we should be aware of? Once we can eliminate, I'll put together a short list of non-fast food places to consider and we can make a selection. How's that sound?

[mbrinmn 105]

Anyone available on Wednesday, July 16 in the Fridley area. How about LaCasitas on Central Ave. in Fridley, just south of hwy 694?

Thank you to the last group of ladies who gave me some great recommendations on whey Protein drinks. I have started to incorporate one into my daily routine.

[GardenLady 9]

I think LaCasita sounds like a plan - and you can't hear me saying this but it's causing a good giggle - my brother has been asking to eat there every since we saw it open and then I had the restrictions on the surgery and it didn't happen...now I'll be eating there before him thus the giggle. Small change in plans for my work schedule - with the job change and the hiring for the investigations branch, I will now be working from home every day of the week. Either I will love it or I will be ready to pull out my hair after the first month. I say Lacasita sounds like a good option I appreciate a variety of cultural offerings so long as they all come to play inside my tum tumm. Say 6 okay? or should we give folks a bit more time to arrive so maybe 6:30? If there are ones of us who would like to car pool and it is inconvenient to go that far on their own - I'm good for driving...I just need to vacuum out the car to get rid of the cat and dog hairs.

So we all in for Mexican on the 16th?

[GardenLady 9]

OH and let's make this clear - EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!!!! Do not feel you have to ask, just let us know to add one more to the count so we get a table set aside for us.