Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 ,I know what you are going through.The end of November/first part of December I had 2 mammograms come back "inconclusive". A biopsy was recommended. So, on Dec. 15 I had a needle biopsy done. With my personal history with cancer and my family history of breast cancer; I was really preparing myself for the worst possible news. I kept getting reassurances that because the area of concern was so small; that even if the biopsy came back as cancer, it was so small that it was treatable. The area was so small that the only way it could have been detected was with a mammogram. So, ladies, do not put off getting those mammograms. They are so worth it!Right before Christmas, I found out that the results were NO CANCER! Dacia<>< ". . . some people brought a deaf man to Jesus." Mark 7:32Lutheran Deaf Mission Societywww.LDMSPah.typepad.comSee Jesus . . . Serve Jesus From: "ABrite@..." <ABrite@...> ABrite@... Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:30 AM Subject: 2011 stats I ended 2011 with a .6 lb weight loss. Basically a maintain, which I will gladly accept, considering the past two years I have had gains. For steps walked, I logged 3,579,701 steps this year, which is 9807 per day average and a total since 2005 of 23,309,882 WOW, 3.5 million steps this year and 23.3 million overall... wooohoooo!! Next year (2012) my goal is to log 11000 per day or 4,026,000 I cannot wait until I get my new pedometer. I found a pedometer that when you wear it and get to 10000 steps, it gives you a "code" and you enter that into this company's website for points and then when you rack up enough points, you get rewards. Hey! It's only $25 and you get rewards LOL!! Jay was like "how many steps do you log" and I am like 3.5 million-ish this year and he's like yeah, that would be some prizes LOL!! Sheesh, like I had to justify it LOL!! I was *this* close to thinking I can do the 12k this year since I have sat out for 2 years (2010 because of my knee injury/pending surgery and 2011 because I didn't think I could even walk 7.5 miles at one time) and while I may be able to train for and walk it, I am thinking I am going to be out of town that week seeing hunny. That's his birthday week and I have *never* gotten to spend his birthday with him because of kids and stuff and it's always right around mother's day and I think in 2012 I can pull it off!! We've actually been looking into a cruise from Los Angeles, CA to Baja, Mexico and it's 4 nights and would be awesome! I got my birth certificate (because you need an official "stamped" copy, not just the pretty one from the hospital) and made an appointment to apply for my passport on Wednesday. WHOOP!! 44 years old and I've never had a passport!! I will turn 45 in 2012 and this is the year, getting my passport and going international, baby... going international!! Yesterday, I had my annual mammogram. Mom, grandma and one maternal aunt have all had breast cancer. In Sept/Oct a co-worker was diagnosed with bc and had to have 8-ish weeks of radiation. It broke my heart watching her go through treatment (and scared the heck out of me!) because we sit right beside each other so I got to hear the bad and ugly side of it. Then, earlier in December, my other maternal aunt had an issue "concern" and they were going to do a biopsy, but whatever "it" is that they saw (or she felt) is/was too small to biopsy, so they told her to keep an eye on it and be rechecked in 6 months. So, I am going into my annual mammogram SCARED TO DEATH (not of the mamm itself, but of the possible outcomes, ya know??) For once, I wished my hunny could be there to be with me. I've always gone alone and I have gone for them since my 30s. I think I had a baseline one at 35 and then have been doing them annually since mom had cancer. UGH. Anyway. Back to the mamm yesterday. She takes a front shot on the right and left and then a side shot of each and says she wants to take one more, different view, of the right. I don't know if it's because she saw something or if she "screwed it up" (LOL) the first time, but now I am on edge waiting for the results this next week. I know with "good news" they will just send a letter to you and your doctor and anything "questionable" they will call you back for more xrays and/or a ultrasound, etc.... But, please keep the ta-tas in your thoughts and prayers (and me too!!) Hope you all have a safe and sane New Year's celebration tonight (if you are going out) or if you are staying home warm and cozy: Happy New Year anyway!! I am one to stay home, hate the crowds, etc. Anyway. See you tomorrow for 2012 goals. in WA 310 / 282.8 / ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 You inspire me to walk more. 2011 stats I ended 2011 with a .6 lb weight loss. Basically a maintain, which I will gladly accept, considering the past two years I have had gains. For steps walked, I logged 3,579,701 steps this year, which is 9807 per day average and a total since 2005 of 23,309,882 WOW, 3.5 million steps this year and 23.3 million overall... wooohoooo!! Next year (2012) my goal is to log 11000 per day or 4,026,000 I cannot wait until I get my new pedometer. I found a pedometer that when you wear it and get to 10000 steps, it gives you a "code" and you enter that into this company's website for points and then when you rack up enough points, you get rewards. Hey! It's only $25 and you get rewards LOL!! Jay was like "how many steps do you log" and I am like 3.5 million-ish this year and he's like yeah, that would be some prizes LOL!! Sheesh, like I had to justify it LOL!! I was *this* close to thinking I can do the 12k this year since I have sat out for 2 years (2010 because of my knee injury/pending surgery and 2011 because I didn't think I could even walk 7.5 miles at one time) and while I may be able to train for and walk it, I am thinking I am going to be out of town that week seeing hunny. That's his birthday week and I have *never* gotten to spend his birthday with him because of kids and stuff and it's always right around mother's day and I think in 2012 I can pull it off!! We've actually been looking into a cruise from Los Angeles, CA to Baja, Mexico and it's 4 nights and would be awesome! I got my birth certificate (because you need an official "stamped" copy, not just the pretty one from the hospital) and made an appointment to apply for my passport on Wednesday. WHOOP!! 44 years old and I've never had a passport!! I will turn 45 in 2012 and this is the year, getting my passport and going international, baby... going international!! Yesterday, I had my annual mammogram. Mom, grandma and one maternal aunt have all had breast cancer. In Sept/Oct a co-worker was diagnosed with bc and had to have 8-ish weeks of radiation. It broke my heart watching her go through treatment (and scared the heck out of me!) because we sit right beside each other so I got to hear the bad and ugly side of it. Then, earlier in December, my other maternal aunt had an issue "concern" and they were going to do a biopsy, but whatever "it" is that they saw (or she felt) is/was too small to biopsy, so they told her to keep an eye on it and be rechecked in 6 months. So, I am going into my annual mammogram SCARED TO DEATH (not of the mamm itself, but of the possible outcomes, ya know??) For once, I wished my hunny could be there to be with me. I've always gone alone and I have gone for them since my 30s. I think I had a baseline one at 35 and then have been doing them annually since mom had cancer. UGH. Anyway. Back to the mamm yesterday. She takes a front shot on the right and left and then a side shot of each and says she wants to take one more, different view, of the right. I don't know if it's because she saw something or if she "screwed it up" (LOL) the first time, but now I am on edge waiting for the results this next week. I know with "good news" they will just send a letter to you and your doctor and anything "questionable" they will call you back for more xrays and/or a ultrasound, etc.... But, please keep the ta-tas in your thoughts and prayers (and me too!!) Hope you all have a safe and sane New Year's celebration tonight (if you are going out) or if you are staying home warm and cozy: Happy New Year anyway!! I am one to stay home, hate the crowds, etc. Anyway. See you tomorrow for 2012 goals. in WA 310 / 282.8 / ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 That is GREAT news, Dacia!! I am and have been diligent about them since my 30s, that's for sure.... mom had her bc in 2003 I think it was and then grandma and aunt followed (I cannot remember the years).... mom was 60 or older and grandma and aunt were like 80s and above, so in that regard, I have that looking out for me since I'm only 44.... my aunt that has her thing starting up and waiting for 6 months now just turned 60. Maybe I have another good 15 years before I need be concerned, but I'll keep going in for the mamms. I remember last year when I scheduled the appointment on my own and the radiology place was like "do you have a referral" and I said no, I don't need one. If I do, trust me I can get it in 30 seconds. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 On 12/31/2011 11:30 AM, ABrite@... wrote: I ended 2011 with a ..6 lb weight loss. Basically a maintain, which I will gladly accept, considering the past two years I have had gains. I ended 2011 UP 9.5 lbs. It's been a rough year. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 It's been a rough year. TRUST ME, we understand... 2012 has got to be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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