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Chris: Thank you. This time I knew not to skip food, BUT my plan to eat and hydrate very well failed when I experienced near syncope.
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My previous post which Chris responded to was somehow taken out with a software update.
So this past Thursday I drove my husband to his inguinal hernia surgery. Had insomnia Wednesday night. Two weeks ago I had failed to eat thinking I would be ok when driving him to 2 procedures. I amended that this time by eating and hydrating VERY well - even packing 4 ham and cheese sandwiches and drinks to take with us. My plan failed. Had x12 colon upsets in rapid succession. I became near syncope and quickly had to advocate for myself. I walked in to the surgery center front desk and told them. They brought me back to the rear and called EMS for me. Daughter had to get her Daddy when he was ready to go home. I stayed overnight in the hospital until 6 PM on Friday. They wanted to send me home at midnight, but Hospitalist okayed staying. Daughter had to pick me up of course. We then had to p/u husband's RXs and then mine. Scheduled with my gastroenterologist. I had bloodwork, heart function and 3 meals. Second near syncopal episode.
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I was very unwell. Only posted this as my last post didn't post. Was long post. Second syncopal episode.
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Llamalover - I'm sorry to hear of your 2nd syncopal episode. Please don't have a 3rd one. How are you doing now?
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Prayers sent your way, Llama 💗
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Initial pathology report from bilateral mastectomy is excellent. At this time, no chemo or radiation necessary. Post up today. Maybe I can go home.

I made the right decision on the bilateral mastectomy, DCIS was much more widespread than originally thought. If I had chosen another lumpectomy I would be back to ground zero wondering if I should get a mastectomy or bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction of not. No reconstruction at this time that can cause a whole new set of health issues.

Thinking of you EB.
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Wonderful news Glad!
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Llama -so sorry Hope they get to the bottom of this. Mother fainted when she had gut issues. I keep Imodium with me.

Glad - YAY!!! very good news. Absolutely you made the right decision. Hope you can go home soon.

EB (((((hugs))))) and prayers for the biopsy and also your foot problem. Plantar fasciitis is very painful. I found that extending and flexing my ankles before I got up in the morning really helped.
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EB, rolling your affected foot over a frozen ice bottle helps plantar fascists. I've recently had 2 cortisone shots for mine. And custom orthotics are SO worth the price.

Glad, I'm so happy with your outcome--and your intuition.

Llama, take care and hope they get to the bottom of your syncope or vaso-vagal.

Has anyone heard from Midkid58 since her surgery?
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Hello Everyone,
I just got my results from the radiologist and it is a benign fibroadenoma a non cancerous tumor. I am so relieved I can't tell you. I actually cried when I told my family. Brother wants to celebrate and takes us all out to dinner which I will take him up on. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you, Barb,
I will give it a try. Custom is expensive but if this treatment does not work I will take your advice have them made custom. Thanks again Barb.
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Glad,
Sending my thoughts and prayers your way. Hope you are up and about soon. Hugs to you.
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eb - so happy for you! I think a celebration is a great idea! Enjoy!!!
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Hooray, EB!
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EB,

Yay! That’s fantastic news!
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Glad and EB,
So happy for you both, that was good news, and something to celebrate!

🎆🎉🎊🎈💫
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Barb,

I missed the news that Midkid was having surgery. Will pray for her.
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Glad,

Looks like you made the best possible decision. Very happy about the outcome.
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My daughter in Colorado is improving and moving along since her infection with COVID. Her doctor told her not to return to work just yet, to wait until all symptoms are gone. So, she is going to work remotely for a bit longer.

It’s sad that fully vaccinated people like my daughter are getting COVID. Be careful everyone, this Delta variant is so much more contagious and is more aggressive.

We are seeing more people test positive with the Delta variant in Louisiana too.
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Golden, I am going to try the exercise you are suggesting. Every bit of information helps and I will do my best to try everything everyone is suggesting. I want to thank you for thinking of me.
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Hello glad,
You made a well informed decision. I know someone from the radiology department where I had the biopsy and her mother of 60 years old had a double mastectomy and was happy with her decision. You are a very courageous woman, glad.
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So sorry that posted twice by me. My software messed things up early this morning.
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Polar: Thank you so much. I really don't want a third one. I am getting better slowly.
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Need: Thank you so much.
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Glad: That's good news.
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Golden: Thank you. Sorry that your mother fainted. Imodium failed for me.
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Barb: Thank you so much. I actually had not heard of vasovagal. That was helpful to me and I thank you.
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EB: Yay! So happy for you.
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Need: I am glad that your daughter is improving from COVID.
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Thanks, Llama

I am too. She says that she is going to wear a mask when returning to work. They eased up on wearing masks because all of the employees were vaccinated. This new variant is highly contagious. She thinks it’s better to go back to wearing a mask.

She is staying home longer than the required quarantine time, they have deep cleaned and sanitized her office. Doctors have said that the Delta variant packs a much stronger punch, more contagious and symptoms vary, even among those vaccinated like my daughter. She felt pretty funky.
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