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Still praying Tonya. You got this girl!
Amazing update, Tonya! You’re rocking this journey!
Tonystark137
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Meet up game in 6-8 weeks? 
Gl on the recovery. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a lot of poker...
Gl on the recovery. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a lot of poker...
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Amazing update Tonya! God is good!
Thank you for sharing and I’m glad you’re on a good path to recovery.
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14JUL25 UPDATE……..
Well…… not what I wanted to hear……. So I have to come back tomorrow to have another surgery. They are going to put a new drain in. Rinse everything out and start all over again with the healing process.
Well…… not what I wanted to hear……. So I have to come back tomorrow to have another surgery. They are going to put a new drain in. Rinse everything out and start all over again with the healing process.
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NEW UPDATE 15JUL25
So I went in for surgery……. The plan was to clean up the breast and remove the implant and put a new one in its place. Well that did not happen. The infection was very aggressive and nasty to say the least. They cleaned it out as best they could, put a new drain in, gave me a new antibiotic. So I’m lop-sided for …… yep you guessed it 6-8 weeks. Just discouraged I have to start the healing process over. But on the positive side, it could have been a lot worse. I’m alive and still chipping…. Kicking. I have an appointment next week. I’ll update then. Thank you to all of you for the support, prayers, gifts… everything.
So I went in for surgery……. The plan was to clean up the breast and remove the implant and put a new one in its place. Well that did not happen. The infection was very aggressive and nasty to say the least. They cleaned it out as best they could, put a new drain in, gave me a new antibiotic. So I’m lop-sided for …… yep you guessed it 6-8 weeks. Just discouraged I have to start the healing process over. But on the positive side, it could have been a lot worse. I’m alive and still chipping…. Kicking. I have an appointment next week. I’ll update then. Thank you to all of you for the support, prayers, gifts… everything.
One day at a time Tonya.. we continue to pray and send you good vibes.
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UPDATE……….28JUL25
So I had my first Oncology appointment today. Friday my “unka score”(not sure if that is the right spelling)came in and it was 20. So 16-20 with one mass 1.3mm , would mean no Chemotherapy. So we had high hopes. However, I had 5 masses with an over all 3.3 mm area the largest mass being 1.3mm. My margin was a 5…… 2 is a better margin. So she recommended chemotherapy every three weeks for 4 cycles. Starting in 3 weeks.
She said they have a thing called a “cold cap” that helps with hair loss, but it didn’t work for everyone. So I may loose my hair. (I am dreading that) Chemotherapy weakness your immune system…….. so not sure how we are going to handle that.
I still have to have a hysterectomy, but I need to wait until the chemotherapy is done. Then I have to wait to do the breast reconstruction surgery……….
And just for kicks and giggles…… Mercedes is having a baby in November. I want/will be in the delivery room. We have a rather large race in Texas in August. Norman’s Birthday we have a fun weekend planned in September. Then we have our annual Scavenger hunt fundraiser in December. We are still trying to finish the small house for my sister and start building our house. We got way too much going on for me to be sick and not feeling well.
I know God has a plan. I have asked Him to teach me fast and I’ll learn fast, but I don’t feel like I’m learning like I’m suppose to. I’m scared. But I am not defeated. I believe everything will be ok. Whatever the outcome. I just don’t think God is done with me yet. My prognosis is still pretty good. So we are going with that.
So I had my first Oncology appointment today. Friday my “unka score”(not sure if that is the right spelling)came in and it was 20. So 16-20 with one mass 1.3mm , would mean no Chemotherapy. So we had high hopes. However, I had 5 masses with an over all 3.3 mm area the largest mass being 1.3mm. My margin was a 5…… 2 is a better margin. So she recommended chemotherapy every three weeks for 4 cycles. Starting in 3 weeks.
She said they have a thing called a “cold cap” that helps with hair loss, but it didn’t work for everyone. So I may loose my hair. (I am dreading that) Chemotherapy weakness your immune system…….. so not sure how we are going to handle that.
I still have to have a hysterectomy, but I need to wait until the chemotherapy is done. Then I have to wait to do the breast reconstruction surgery……….
And just for kicks and giggles…… Mercedes is having a baby in November. I want/will be in the delivery room. We have a rather large race in Texas in August. Norman’s Birthday we have a fun weekend planned in September. Then we have our annual Scavenger hunt fundraiser in December. We are still trying to finish the small house for my sister and start building our house. We got way too much going on for me to be sick and not feeling well.
I know God has a plan. I have asked Him to teach me fast and I’ll learn fast, but I don’t feel like I’m learning like I’m suppose to. I’m scared. But I am not defeated. I believe everything will be ok. Whatever the outcome. I just don’t think God is done with me yet. My prognosis is still pretty good. So we are going with that.
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The challenge is never exactly what you think it will be... But keep fighting! You got this!
Also, looking forward to seeing you on the PCF Pokerstars tournaments for the next 6-8 weeks.
Also, looking forward to seeing you on the PCF Pokerstars tournaments for the next 6-8 weeks.
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You got this Tonya. Like I tell my boys, everything is always happening for a reason. You’re a strong and positive woman. Keep the spirits and the chin up. Praying for you
Tonystark137
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Keep on fighting. Keep on being busy.
Sending prayers
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They offered Mrs Zombie the cold cap as well. It was a fairly short discussion for us.
A lot of money for vanity? That just isn't us. Plus, Liz hates the cold.
Liz just before her first chemo treatment. Lucky chip via @Psypher1000
So she had a hair thinning phase. Kinda a drag. That shower drain needed to be cleaned a lot. We took a romantic get-a-way during this time. Heaven knows what the maid thought when all that hair suddenly appeared (we threw it in the trash, but there was enough for a wig). It was near Halloween, so she dressed as Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein.
Then there was the shaving party. You aren't going through this alone, so invite your friends over to have a little fun.
There were hats. A few friends gave her some wigs, but most of the time it was all about the hats ...and bandanas, which wants to autocorrect to bananas. Wearing bananas on the head. Perhaps Carmen Miranda was just supporting cancer patients. (If you don't get that joke, ask your grandfather. He'll be proud of you for asking.)
1 year afterwards, her hair never returned to normal color, and it has curls that did not exist previously. The journey is not complete, but one bad beat does not end the tournament. Enjoy life, whatever it deals you. Nobody chooses cancer, but those who get it choose how they react.
A lot of money for vanity? That just isn't us. Plus, Liz hates the cold.
Liz just before her first chemo treatment. Lucky chip via @Psypher1000
So she had a hair thinning phase. Kinda a drag. That shower drain needed to be cleaned a lot. We took a romantic get-a-way during this time. Heaven knows what the maid thought when all that hair suddenly appeared (we threw it in the trash, but there was enough for a wig). It was near Halloween, so she dressed as Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein.
Then there was the shaving party. You aren't going through this alone, so invite your friends over to have a little fun.
There were hats. A few friends gave her some wigs, but most of the time it was all about the hats ...and bandanas, which wants to autocorrect to bananas. Wearing bananas on the head. Perhaps Carmen Miranda was just supporting cancer patients. (If you don't get that joke, ask your grandfather. He'll be proud of you for asking.)
1 year afterwards, her hair never returned to normal color, and it has curls that did not exist previously. The journey is not complete, but one bad beat does not end the tournament. Enjoy life, whatever it deals you. Nobody chooses cancer, but those who get it choose how they react.
I have lot of info related to scalp care. My stylist is very impressed at the hair I have now.
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Same for my MIL. She was grey dyed blonde before chemo. When her hair returned, it was curly and a beautiful silver/white.
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10AUG25 UPDATE…………….
I had a surgery Thursday …………. It was for my chemotherapy port. I’m still recovering from that. I look like I have a crick in my neck…walking around here not turning my head. So the port goes straight into my heart. It is making me nervous. Tuesday week I go for my first chemotherapy treatment. Sleeping is driving me crazy. I can only lay flat on my back. ( I’m a side sleeper) I apologize for not getting back to folks in a timely manner…… the next few weeks will be a little iffy, But I will try to check in more often.
I did get a wonderful surprise, on Monday. We were celebrating my oldest daughter’s birthday, when my 6th child, who has been in Germany in the army showed up at the restaurant. I haven’t seen him in 3 years. I got to meet his wife for the first time. My oldest daughter, the restaurant and my son all coordinated this and made me cry!! Such a wonderful surprise! He wanted to be here for my first surgery, he was unable. Now he will get to be here for my first treatment.
@MrsPokerZombie thank you for all of the advice! And thank you to the rest of the forum for the continued support. Not sure if I have ever had the privilege to be a part of such a kind group of people!
I had a surgery Thursday …………. It was for my chemotherapy port. I’m still recovering from that. I look like I have a crick in my neck…walking around here not turning my head. So the port goes straight into my heart. It is making me nervous. Tuesday week I go for my first chemotherapy treatment. Sleeping is driving me crazy. I can only lay flat on my back. ( I’m a side sleeper) I apologize for not getting back to folks in a timely manner…… the next few weeks will be a little iffy, But I will try to check in more often.
I did get a wonderful surprise, on Monday. We were celebrating my oldest daughter’s birthday, when my 6th child, who has been in Germany in the army showed up at the restaurant. I haven’t seen him in 3 years. I got to meet his wife for the first time. My oldest daughter, the restaurant and my son all coordinated this and made me cry!! Such a wonderful surprise! He wanted to be here for my first surgery, he was unable. Now he will get to be here for my first treatment.
@MrsPokerZombie thank you for all of the advice! And thank you to the rest of the forum for the continued support. Not sure if I have ever had the privilege to be a part of such a kind group of people!
Understandable. I hope you feel reassurance that I had my port for about 16 months with no issues. Plus, you don't have to worry about vein's collapsing or the pain of repeated sticks to receive the needed drugs.
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Update for 19AUG25……………….
Today was my first chemotherapy treatment. My day started at 5:00am. (Trying to beat Atlanta traffic) So…….. we got there 1 1/2 hours early. When I checked in the lady said i had to wait until I was 30 minutes early to check in. But she let me check in early!! Norman and I walked in the treatment areas. We saw all of the others that were there for chemo, plasma, or whatever infusions all in a general area. They walked us to a little room with the only window in the place. By the time we got there, Norman was in tears. I told him that God brought us this far, and He wasn’t gonna just drop us off. I was scheduled for 8 hours. One hour for my pre meds, one hour for my 1st chemo and one hour for my 2nd chemo. I tried the cold cap, to help preserve my hair. (I let my vanity choose) that added a couple of hours for me to cool down and have the ice unthaw. Everything went uneventful. I feel good. I ate breakfast and lunch. I am a little queasy, but that is it. I have a loaded shot (kind of like a diabetic glucose meter on the back of someone’s arm), on my arm. It will administer the shot tomorrow. It is to help my white blood cells stay up. I’ll update when I know more. Thank you all for the continued support.
Today was my first chemotherapy treatment. My day started at 5:00am. (Trying to beat Atlanta traffic) So…….. we got there 1 1/2 hours early. When I checked in the lady said i had to wait until I was 30 minutes early to check in. But she let me check in early!! Norman and I walked in the treatment areas. We saw all of the others that were there for chemo, plasma, or whatever infusions all in a general area. They walked us to a little room with the only window in the place. By the time we got there, Norman was in tears. I told him that God brought us this far, and He wasn’t gonna just drop us off. I was scheduled for 8 hours. One hour for my pre meds, one hour for my 1st chemo and one hour for my 2nd chemo. I tried the cold cap, to help preserve my hair. (I let my vanity choose) that added a couple of hours for me to cool down and have the ice unthaw. Everything went uneventful. I feel good. I ate breakfast and lunch. I am a little queasy, but that is it. I have a loaded shot (kind of like a diabetic glucose meter on the back of someone’s arm), on my arm. It will administer the shot tomorrow. It is to help my white blood cells stay up. I’ll update when I know more. Thank you all for the continued support.
Trooper. Keep on truckin.
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04SEP25 update………
This past week has been pretty rough……… I am staying positive, but I have been so sick. I keep telling Norman I must be reverting back to my baby days. I get up and eat….. then I lay down for my morning nap. I get up and eat and lay down for my afternoon nap. I get up and eat and lay down for bedtime. My hair is falling out by the handfuls. Heck I’m gonna be bald and in diapers next. lol Norman laughed and said he hoped not. So far I have kept my appetite (except yesterday). I have been so nauseated and my body aches like I have a really bad case of the flu. But don’t you worry …. I’m still gaining weight!! Who does that??? Yes this girl!! Ridiculous!
We are currently at a race in Ferris, TX (right outside of Dallas).Just lost our grudge race. I asked and they told me that you can go on Roku and look for DragRaceTV.com and see us live. That is our orange car.
I don’t need to be around a lot of folks, so I’ve just been sleeping in the motor home. I go Monday for my next treatment. And then Thursday I go for my brain scan. I’ve missed everyone, sorry I’ve been gone. I really haven’t felt like doing much of anything. I am keeping my chin up. I guess this was just my week to feel yucky.
This past week has been pretty rough……… I am staying positive, but I have been so sick. I keep telling Norman I must be reverting back to my baby days. I get up and eat….. then I lay down for my morning nap. I get up and eat and lay down for my afternoon nap. I get up and eat and lay down for bedtime. My hair is falling out by the handfuls. Heck I’m gonna be bald and in diapers next. lol Norman laughed and said he hoped not. So far I have kept my appetite (except yesterday). I have been so nauseated and my body aches like I have a really bad case of the flu. But don’t you worry …. I’m still gaining weight!! Who does that??? Yes this girl!! Ridiculous!
We are currently at a race in Ferris, TX (right outside of Dallas).Just lost our grudge race. I asked and they told me that you can go on Roku and look for DragRaceTV.com and see us live. That is our orange car.
I don’t need to be around a lot of folks, so I’ve just been sleeping in the motor home. I go Monday for my next treatment. And then Thursday I go for my brain scan. I’ve missed everyone, sorry I’ve been gone. I really haven’t felt like doing much of anything. I am keeping my chin up. I guess this was just my week to feel yucky.
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Keep fighting. You got this.
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Your body is the battle ground. You "just" have to stay firm and let the doctor's fight the battle. Peppermint is really good for reducing nausea (try some drops in a cloth you can put over your nose as needed).
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