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chunkyfrog wrote:Medicare will not cover the genetic test--FOUR GRAND?

Be sure to take your frustration out on your Congresscum. It's an uphill battle, but nothing will happen with medicare unless they get a lot of complaints from the peasants.

So glad for the good news.

So glad to hear your good news, CF. Still a hard time ahead, but better than it could have been!!!

So...silver hats and new and improved (PERKY) boobs? What's next, joining a pole dancing class? Lady, you've struck the Fountain of Youth.
I'm SO glad you're hopping along this well! May the new tatas be a source of fun and envy worthy of the headaches!! *hug*

Wow...Kung pao chicken was so hot my eyes watered and my brain melted a little bit.

Wow! What a relief!

I am all smiles. Now I have to line up bras for post-op. I'm hoping I can get Medicare to "donate" that, too.
Any recommendations are welcome.

Wishing the best for you in this preemptive strike against the big C. About 10 years ago I had a mole removed from my shoulder I thought was suspicious. That turned out to be a melanoma and became an appointment for a wide-area excision. Turns out the melanoma was in-situ with regression, and was fully removed in the biopsy. The chunk they took out of me was clean.

All this to say, after 10 years I'm still free of cancer and you will be too. I recall at the time feeling pretty emotional about the experience, and don't be surprised if this happens to you as well. It's a close call, and like having a sense of security or well-being about your good health stolen. Really glad this has worked out very positively for you and your attitude is great.

I nearly had a tearful moment in the bra department at Kohl's, they have NOTHING -- not even close.
Later, I realized there is a huge assortment out there, especially online! The adventure continues.
Even some DME's carry them--all the better for your Medicare bux.

Tatooed Lady wrote:my brain melted a little bit.

that's ok, we weren't able to tell

chunkyfrog wrote:Absolutely! I was worrying about lymphedema, losing my hair, pushing up daisies too soon, you name it.
I have the option of having the sentinel node on the left side tested, just for more peace of mind,
although we "can" leave all lymph nodes alone.
For anyone dreading the tests, JUST DO IT! Worrying has been the very worst part for me.
Then it is either relief, or more stuff to keep you busy.

May God bless you Froggie

You know summer is just around the corner...

A frog in a bikini would make a fashion statement at the pool...

Since you're getting new tatas do you need to wear a special bra?

Are you now going to change your handle to bouncyfrog? Or Jigglyfrog?

postitnote wrote:Since you're getting new tatas do you need to wear a special bra?

i'm not planning to change size, but maybe tweak the shape a little.
We'll see what the plastic surgeon says.
I already know that a snug fit means less pain.
After healing---who knows?

chunkyfrog wrote:I'm not planning to change size,

no need to go setting yourself up for back problems, eh?