Re: I wish...

August 19, 2005

Thanks, !

sma@... wrote:

> Lori,

>

> I REALLY appreciate your approach to SMA and the changes it brings.

>

> There are lots of things I wish:

> I wish that SMA only stood for something like " see more amusing things. "

> I wish that the space shuttle never blew up.

> I wish that 911 never happened.

>

> Guess what... we live in a world where lots of stuff happens that nobody

> wants. You cannot polish fecal matter, it only smears.

>

> There are also a lot of wonderful things to appreciate. Even if there is

> no magic pill to cure it SMA... the only thing it limits is our physical

> ability. What we do with everything else is our choice.

>

> Stapp sma@...

> gathering people in Texas to form branches of " Families of SMA "

>

> Group Email Addresses

>

September 3, 2011

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

I wish...

First of all, I want to thank those of you who visited my blog for the kind words. Babz, it's really not difficult once you find a template that you like. I just used a "free blog server" site and away it went. "Play with it ~ you'll be amazed by how easy it really is!

Now, about my wish. I wish M.D.s didn't distrust alternative therapies so much. I REALLY like my surgeon, and the plastic surgeon who did my TRAM flap reconstruction. But they were both quite obviously appalled when I told them that I would refuse radiation in favor of alternative/nutrition based treatments. I haven't even told them that I've also decided against chemo yet...

Now, I'm having problems with my reconstructed breast. I had my mastectomy on 8/10, so it's been almost a month. Shortly after the surgery (while I was still in the hospital), my plastic surgeon noted that a small area of tissue was dying, right along the suture line across the center of the 'new' breast. He informed me that some tissue necropsy is normal and no reason for alarm. In fact, when forming the new breast, he routinely uses a little more fat/muscle/tissue that will ultimately be needed, with the intent of removing any excess in follow up care (lipo or surgery 6 mo. to a year post-surgery). Unfortunately, the fact that the dying tissue was right along the suture line weakened the area and one side of the 'scar' (not yet healed) split open. I now have about a 2 1/2 to 3 inch diameter, gaping wound on the breast. Per Dr.'s orders, I put a moisture holding pad over the wound, followed by a gauze pad and a surgical dressing, twice a day. The problem is, the wound is getting bigger ~ not smaller. The breast is swelling and feels engorged. I am now experiencing a considerable amount of pain that was not there the first couple of weeks. Crap. I thought I was going to get better. NOT worse! :-( I've been seeing the Plastic Surgeon once a week or bi-weekly since the surgery. He hasn't been concerned about the healing process thus far.

I called the PS, late Friday afternoon. I know. Stupid timing on my part. I live an hour from the hospital and I knew there was no way he'd be able to see me on Friday. Who knows? Maybe that's WHY I waited until late, Friday afternoon to call. On a Holiday weekend. Way to go Nanc! Anyway ~ He told be to limit all activity and not use my left arm (the side of the mastectomy) for anything over the weekend. If the breast swells more or the wound develops a yellow or greenish discharge (it's more of a brownish color now), or the skin around it gets "angry-red" looking, or I should spike a fever, I should get my butt in to Urgent Care this weekend. If none of the above happen, he wants to see me first thing Tuesday morning. Did I mention the hour drive???

Well, the skin around the gaping hole IS red. But I don't know if it's "angry" red. It's always been "kind of" red. At least since the surgery. Somedays I think it looks a little worse ~ some days a little better. I don't know if the swelling is worse or not. I don't know how it COULD get any worse. I look like an engorged, nursing mother of six-month-old-triplets who are an hour late for their feeding! The breast is round and hard. I did find that cupping my hand under the breast and 'lifting it' a little seemed to help. At least a little bit. I'm wondering if the shear weight of the engorged breast is compressing the blood/lymphatic fluid flow to and from the breast. All I know is that supporting it did seem to soften the breast a bit and the pain was reduced noticeably. I actually got down on my hands and knees (actually just one hand because I can't put any weight on my left arm) for a few minutes, in the living room and may repeat that every so often throughout the night. In the meantime, I am checking my temperature at both dressing changes (am and pm) and keeping a close eye on things. About three months ago, I was in Intensive Care for three days and almost died from Septic Shock. I became septic from a PICC Line that had been placed in my right arm so that I could receive at home, antibiotic infusions while I was recovering from surgery (actually THREE surgeries) on my elbow (shattered in a fall last spring). But that's a whole 'nother story! My point being that I am a bit paranoid about the thought of developing another infection!

My "WISH" is that I could paint my breast with Iodine. But if I end up in urgent care this weekend, or if the stain still shows up on Tuesday morning, I think my plastic surgeon would kill me! He has already said that he doesn't think that this is a good time for me to be changing my diet and nutritional practices. Eating better is fine but NOT adding a "bunch of supplements" that have no scientific proof of their effectiveness. I know that he does not want me to use ANY compression on my chest/torso area (could compromise blood flow to the newly transplanted tissue), or use any hot or cold packs, so I'm pretty sure that he would not be in favor of painting it with Iodine.

The truth is, because the TRAM flap surgery is so recent and the breast is obviously not healed yet, I'd be afraid to do anything that the doctor doesn't approve of. (OTHER than refusing radiation & chemo and taking all sorts of "new" nutritional supplements...)

I wish that Medical Doctors would have a more open mind to other forms of treatment. I do not doubt for ONE SECOND that all of my doctors are genuinely caring, concerned professionals and want what is best for me. It's just that the only way that they can see any hope for improvement is by following the methods that they learned in med-school and in their on-going hospital practices. I can't imagine them ever saying: "Yes! Go for it! You don't need surgery or chemo or radiation. There's no need for tumor crushing mammograms or cell wall opening core needle biopsies ~ just change the way you eat! Take some supplements! You'll be fine." The healthcare center that I use does have a sparkly new "Breast Cancer Treatment Center" that brings all of the various practitioners and specialists together ~ to make things more convenient for the patient. They will even give you referrals to alternative care practitioners (dieticians/nutritionists, accupuncturists, aromatherapy, etc). They frequently remind me that "I" am in control. I make the decisions. But they still make it quite (subtly?) clear that any other therapy is to be in addition to ~ not instead of ~ traditional treatment and that the 'old way' is the best way and any new fangled therapy better not interfere with the way they were trained to do things and that they really wish that I'd just wait until they've done their jobs and 'fixed' me...

I wish that all of you could be past your pain and fear and doubt. I wish you peaceful moments and gentle hugs and happy dreams. I wish all of us good health, good friends and bodies free of cancer!

Shepherdess ~ Soapmakerhttp://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.com

P.S. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who had TRAM flap reconstruction after their mastectomy.

September 3, 2011

Hi Kathleen,

I do have Dr. Derry's book. Although, I confess that I am only about half-way through it.

I apologize if the post was off topic. I guess I was just thinking out loud. I really do wish I could just paint my whole breast with iodine and see if it would help...

Shepherdess ~ Soapmaker"Sheep Hugs & Soap Suds" < Click here to visit my online store!Blogs:http://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.comhttp://bluffcountrybackyardchickens.blogspot.com

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 3, 2011

Hi ,

Well, before surgeons operate, I think it is common for them to swab the area with iodine because it is a powerful disinfectant; at least they used to, not sure if they still do. And its YOUR breast, not your doctors; so if it was me, and I wanted to use iodine on my breast, I certainly would. =-) Best, Kathleen

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 3, 2011

,I hope that things move towards healing for you quickly. I work as an acupuncturist specializing in women's health. I have seen women post pregnancy with engorged breasts. Cabbage leaves are used to relieve the swelling. I have no idea if this would work for your situation but wanted to mention it for what it's worth.Blessings,Janet iodine From: kathleenblake@...Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:22:44 -0700Subject: Re: I wish...

Hi ,

Well, before surgeons operate, I think it is common for them to swab the area with iodine because it is a powerful disinfectant; at least they used to, not sure if they still do. And its YOUR breast, not your doctors; so if it was me, and I wanted to use iodine on my breast, I certainly would. =-) Best, Kathleen

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 3, 2011

Good point Kathleen and thank you for the suggestion Janet!

Shepherdess ~ Soapmaker"Sheep Hugs & Soap Suds" < Click here to visit my online store!Blogs:http://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.comhttp://bluffcountrybackyardchickens.blogspot.com

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 4, 2011

Hi ,

I'm also very sorry for your suffering. Have you studied the website

www.breastcancerchoices.org ? They use iodine protocol to beat BC and their

site has a

huge amount of information about iodine. Highly recommend.

But I guarantee you are severely deficient in iodine for several reasons.

Iodine is required

for cell apoptosis and cancer is the lack of cell apoptosis-- all people with

cancer are

deficient in iodine by definition. You've had lots of surgery and antibiotics

etc all of which

expose you to toxic chemicals that add to your iodine deficiency. We're all

deficient in iodine

anyway.

If you did paint, it would be long gone before Tuesday. If you want to paint,

you could paint

in an area not involved in the surgery. Paint on the other breast, paint under

your arm,

whereever you feel comfortable. Dr Derry, whose book Kathleen recommends, says

that

iodine is so benign to the body that it should be being used in high quantities

as an infusion

to defeat cancer. Any iodine you can get even close to your wound site will

help it heal.

You don't say whether your " supplements " include the iodine protocol. I assure

you that your

healing will be assisted with the iodine supplement. But please visit that

website and I think

you'll be pleased you did.

--

> Hi ,

> I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I

> am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I

> know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But

> other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I

> posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and

> Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor

> and I know his book will give you much important information about

> iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind

> regards, Kathleen

> I wish...

>

> First of all, I want to thank those of you who visited my blog for the

> kind words. Babz, it's really not difficult once you find a template

> that you like. I just used a " free blog server " site and away it went.

> " Play with it ~ you'll be amazed by how easy it really is!

>

> Now, about my wish. I wish M.D.s didn't distrust alternative therapies

> so much. I REALLY like my surgeon, and the plastic surgeon who did my

> TRAM flap reconstruction. But they were both quite obviously appalled

> when I told them that I would refuse radiation in favor of

> alternative/nutrition based treatments. I haven't even told them that

> I've also decided against chemo yet...

>

> Now, I'm having problems with my reconstructed breast. I had my

> mastectomy on 8/10, so it's been almost a month. Shortly after the

> surgery (while I was still in the hospital),my plastic surgeon noted

> that a small area of tissue was dying, right along the suture line

> across the centerof the 'new' breast. He informed me that some tissue

> necropsy is normal and no reason for alarm. In fact, when forming the

> new breast, he routinely uses a little more fat/muscle/tissue that

> will ultimately be needed, with the intent of removing any excess in

> follow up care (lipo or surgery 6 mo. toa year post-surgery).

> Unfortunately, the fact that the dying tissue was right along the

> suture line weakened the area and one side of the 'scar' (not yet

> healed) split open. I now have about a 2 1/2 to 3 inch diameter,

> gaping wound on the breast. Per Dr.'s orders, I put a moisture holding

> pad over the wound, followed by a gauze pad and a surgical dressing,

> twice a day. The problem is, the wound is getting bigger ~ not

> smaller. The breast is swelling and feels engorged. I am

> nowexperiencing a considerable amount of pain that was not there the

> first couple of weeks. Crap. I thought I was going to get better. NOT

> worse! :-( I've been seeing the Plastic Surgeon once a week or

> bi-weekly since the surgery. He hasn't been concerned about the

> healing process thus far.

>

> I called the PS, late Friday afternoon. I know. Stupid timing on my

> part. I livean hourfrom the hospital and I knew there was no way he'd

> be able to see me on Friday. Who knows? Maybe that's WHY I waited

> until late, Friday afternoon to call. On a Holiday weekend. Way to go

> Nanc! Anyway ~ He told be to limit all activity and not use my left

> arm (the side of the mastectomy) for anything over the weekend. If the

> breast swells more or the wound develops a yellow or greenish

> discharge (it's more of a brownish color now), or the skin around it

> gets " angry- red " looking, or I should spike a fever, I should get my

> butt in to Urgent Care this weekend. If none of the above happen, he

> wants to see me first thing Tuesday morning. Did I mention the hour

> drive???

>

> Well, the skin around the gaping hole IS red. But I don't know if it's

> " angry " red. It's always been " kind of " red. At least since the

> surgery. Somedays I think it looks a little worse ~ some days a little

> better. I don't know if the swelling is worse or not. I don't know how

> it COULD get any worse. I look like an engorged, nursing mother of

> six-month- old-triplets who are an hour late for their feeding! The

> breast is round and hard. I did find that cupping my hand under the

> breast and 'lifting it' a little seemed to help. At least a little

> bit. I'm wondering if the shear weight of the engorged breast is

> compressing the blood/lymphatic fluid flow to and from the breast. All

> I know is that supporting it did seem to softenthebreast a bit and the

> pain was reduced noticeably. I actually got downon my hands and knees

> (actually just one hand because I can't put any weight on my left arm)

> for a few minutes, in the living room and may repeat that every so

> often throughout the night. In the meantime, I am checking my

> temperature at both dressing changes (am and pm) and keeping a close

> eye on things.About three months ago, I was in Intensive Care for

> three days and almost died from Septic Shock. I became septic from a

> PICC Line that had been placed in my right arm so that I could receive

> at home, antibiotic infusions while I was recovering from surgery

> (actually THREE surgeries) on my elbow (shattered in a fall last

> spring).But that's a whole 'nother story! My point being that I am a

> bit paranoid about the thought of developing another infection!

>

> My " WISH " is that I could paint my breast with Iodine. But if I end up

> in urgent care this weekend, or if the stain still shows up on Tuesday

> morning, I think my plastic surgeon would kill me! He has already said

> that he doesn't think that this is a good time for me to be changing

> my diet and nutritional practices. Eating better is fine but NOT

> adding a " bunch of supplements " that have no scientific proof of their

> effectiveness. I know that he does not want me to use ANY compression

> on my chest/torso area (could compromise blood flow to the newly

> transplanted tissue), or use any hot or cold packs, so I'm pretty sure

> that he would not be in favor of painting it with Iodine.

>

> The truth is, because the TRAM flap surgery is so recent and the

> breast is obviously not healed yet, I'd be afraid to do anything that

> the doctor doesn't approve of. (OTHER than refusing radiation & chemo

> and taking all sorts of " new " nutritional supplements...)

>

> I wish that Medical Doctors would have a more open mind to other forms

> of treatment. I do not doubt for ONE SECOND that all of my doctors are

> genuinely caring, concerned professionalsand want what is best for me.

> It's just that the only way that they can see any hope for improvement

> is by following the methods that they learned in med- school and in

> their on-going hospital practices. I can't imagine them ever saying:

> " Yes! Go for it! You don't need surgery or chemo or radiation. There's

> no need for tumor crushing mammograms or cell wall opening core needle

> biopsies ~ just change the way you eat! Take some supplements! You'll

> be fine. " The healthcare center that I use does have a sparkly new

> " Breast Cancer Treatment Center " that brings all of the various

> practitioners and specialists together ~ to make things more

> convenient for the patient. They will even give you referrals to

> alternative care practitioners (dieticians/nutritionists,

> accupuncturists, aromatherapy, etc). They frequently remind me that

> " I " am in control. I make the decisions. But they still make it quite

> (subtly?) clear that any other therapy is to be in addition to ~ not

> instead of ~ traditional treatment and that the 'old way' is the best

> way and any new fangled therapy better not interfere with the way they

> were trained to do things and that they really wish that I'd just wait

> until they've done their jobs and 'fixed' me...

>

> I wish that all of you could be past your pain and fear and doubt. I

> wish you peaceful moments and gentle hugs and happy dreams. I wish all

> of us good health, good friends and bodies free of cancer!

>

> Shepherdess ~ Soapmaker

> http://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.com

>

> P.S. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who had TRAM flap

> reconstruction after their mastectomy.

>

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September 4, 2011

,

I posted another suggestion on the Iodine OT group. Hugs. Deidre

>

> First of all, I want to thank those of you who visited my blog for the kind

words. Babz, it's really not difficult once you find a template that you like.

I just used a " free blog server " site and away it went. " Play with it ~ you'll

be amazed by how easy it really is!

>

> Now, about my wish. I wish M.D.s didn't distrust alternative therapies so

much. I REALLY like my surgeon, and the plastic surgeon who did my TRAM flap

reconstruction. But they were both quite obviously appalled when I told them

that I would refuse radiation in favor of alternative/nutrition based

treatments. I haven't even told them that I've also decided against chemo

yet...

>

> Now, I'm having problems with my reconstructed breast. I had my mastectomy on

8/10, so it's been almost a month. Shortly after the surgery (while I was still

in the hospital), my plastic surgeon noted that a small area of tissue was

dying, right along the suture line across the center of the 'new' breast. He

informed me that some tissue necropsy is normal and no reason for alarm. In

fact, when forming the new breast, he routinely uses a little more

fat/muscle/tissue that will ultimately be needed, with the intent of removing

any excess in follow up care (lipo or surgery 6 mo. to a year post-surgery).

Unfortunately, the fact that the dying tissue was right along the suture line

weakened the area and one side of the 'scar' (not yet healed) split open. I now

have about a 2 1/2 to 3 inch diameter, gaping wound on the breast. Per Dr.'s

orders, I put a moisture holding pad over the wound, followed by a gauze pad and

a surgical dressing, twice a day. The problem is, the wound is getting bigger ~

not smaller. The breast is swelling and feels engorged. I am now experiencing

a considerable amount of pain that was not there the first couple of weeks.

Crap. I thought I was going to get better. NOT worse! :-( I've been seeing

the Plastic Surgeon once a week or bi-weekly since the surgery. He hasn't been

concerned about the healing process thus far.

>

> I called the PS, late Friday afternoon. I know. Stupid timing on my part. I

live an hour from the hospital and I knew there was no way he'd be able to see

me on Friday. Who knows? Maybe that's WHY I waited until late, Friday

afternoon to call. On a Holiday weekend. Way to go Nanc! Anyway ~ He told be

to limit all activity and not use my left arm (the side of the mastectomy) for

anything over the weekend. If the breast swells more or the wound develops a

yellow or greenish discharge (it's more of a brownish color now), or the skin

around it gets " angry-red " looking, or I should spike a fever, I should get my

butt in to Urgent Care this weekend. If none of the above happen, he wants to

see me first thing Tuesday morning. Did I mention the hour drive???

>

> Well, the skin around the gaping hole IS red. But I don't know if it's

" angry " red. It's always been " kind of " red. At least since the surgery.

Somedays I think it looks a little worse ~ some days a little better. I don't

know if the swelling is worse or not. I don't know how it COULD get any worse.

I look like an engorged, nursing mother of six-month-old-triplets who are an

hour late for their feeding! The breast is round and hard. I did find that

cupping my hand under the breast and 'lifting it' a little seemed to help. At

least a little bit. I'm wondering if the shear weight of the engorged breast is

compressing the blood/lymphatic fluid flow to and from the breast. All I know

is that supporting it did seem to soften the breast a bit and the pain was

reduced noticeably. I actually got down on my hands and knees (actually just

one hand because I can't put any weight on my left arm) for a few minutes, in

the living room and may repeat that every so often throughout the night. In the

meantime, I am checking my temperature at both dressing changes (am and pm) and

keeping a close eye on things. About three months ago, I was in Intensive Care

for three days and almost died from Septic Shock. I became septic from a PICC

Line that had been placed in my right arm so that I could receive at home,

antibiotic infusions while I was recovering from surgery (actually THREE

surgeries) on my elbow (shattered in a fall last spring). But that's a whole

'nother story! My point being that I am a bit paranoid about the thought of

developing another infection!

>

> My " WISH " is that I could paint my breast with Iodine. But if I end up in

urgent care this weekend, or if the stain still shows up on Tuesday morning, I

think my plastic surgeon would kill me! He has already said that he doesn't

think that this is a good time for me to be changing my diet and nutritional

practices. Eating better is fine but NOT adding a " bunch of supplements " that

have no scientific proof of their effectiveness. I know that he does not want

me to use ANY compression on my chest/torso area (could compromise blood flow to

the newly transplanted tissue), or use any hot or cold packs, so I'm pretty

sure that he would not be in favor of painting it with Iodine.

>

> The truth is, because the TRAM flap surgery is so recent and the breast is

obviously not healed yet, I'd be afraid to do anything that the doctor doesn't

approve of. (OTHER than refusing radiation & chemo and taking all sorts of

" new " nutritional supplements...)

>

> I wish that Medical Doctors would have a more open mind to other forms of

treatment. I do not doubt for ONE SECOND that all of my doctors are genuinely

caring, concerned professionals and want what is best for me. It's just that

the only way that they can see any hope for improvement is by following the

methods that they learned in med-school and in their on-going hospital

practices. I can't imagine them ever saying: " Yes! Go for it! You don't need

surgery or chemo or radiation. There's no need for tumor crushing mammograms or

cell wall opening core needle biopsies ~ just change the way you eat! Take some

supplements! You'll be fine. " The healthcare center that I use does have a

sparkly new " Breast Cancer Treatment Center " that brings all of the various

practitioners and specialists together ~ to make things more convenient for the

patient. They will even give you referrals to alternative care practitioners

(dieticians/nutritionists, accupuncturists, aromatherapy, etc). They frequently

remind me that " I " am in control. I make the decisions. But they still make

it quite (subtly?) clear that any other therapy is to be in addition to ~ not

instead of ~ traditional treatment and that the 'old way' is the best way and

any new fangled therapy better not interfere with the way they were trained to

do things and that they really wish that I'd just wait until they've done their

jobs and 'fixed' me...

>

> I wish that all of you could be past your pain and fear and doubt. I wish you

peaceful moments and gentle hugs and happy dreams. I wish all of us good

health, good friends and bodies free of cancer!

>

> Shepherdess ~ Soapmaker

> http://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.com

>

> P.S. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who had TRAM flap

reconstruction after their mastectomy.

>

September 4, 2011

Hi ,I have a few thoughts, but they're not related to iodine. Would you mind if I email you directly so as not to offend anybody in this iodine- specific group?Take care, Sent via BlackBerry from T-MobileFrom: " Krohn" <nkmajik@...>Sender: iodine Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 00:11:44 -0500<iodine >Reply iodine Subject: Re: I wish...Good point Kathleen and thank you for the suggestion Janet! Shepherdess ~ Soapmaker"Sheep Hugs & Soap Suds" < Click here to visit my online store!Blogs:http://shepherdsvoice.blogspot.comhttp://bluffcountrybackyardchickens.blogspot.com----- Original Message ----- From: Janet A iodine Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 11:30 PMSubject: RE: I wish... ,I hope that things move towards healing for you quickly. I work as an acupuncturist specializing in women's health. I have seen women post pregnancy with engorged breasts. Cabbage leaves are used to relieve the swelling. I have no idea if this would work for your situation but wanted to mention it for what it's worth.Blessings,Janet iodine From: kathleenblake@...Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:22:44 -0700Subject: Re: I wish... Hi , Well, before surgeons operate, I think it is common for them to swab the area with iodine because it is a powerful disinfectant; at least they used to, not sure if they still do. And its YOUR breast, not your doctors; so if it was me, and I wanted to use iodine on my breast, I certainly would. =-) Best, Kathleen Re: I wish... Hi , I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 4, 2011

Hi ,

Actually it is not a matter of offending anyone here when one posts topics that are off topic. The reason is that this group has over 5000 members and many new folks join daily; they join because of their interest in Iodine and if the posts are veering too far from the subject of the group, it can be confusing to them and we lose many that could be helped by iodine. We all enjoying exploring other topics, that is why created the Iodine Off Topic Group so we could all share other topics there. Kind regards, Kathleen

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 4, 2011

That's all I meant by my email, Kathleen. I wasn't being mean in any way. I'm sorry if you took it that way. I'm not a member of your other group, though, so emailing directly was the only way I knew to share...Take care, Sent via BlackBerry from T-MobileFrom: "Kathleen Blake" <kathleenblake@...>Sender: iodine Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 10:31:48 -0700<iodine >Reply iodine Subject: Re: I wish...Hi , Actually it is not a matter of offending anyone here when one posts topics that are off topic. The reason is that this group has over 5000 members and many new folks join daily; they join because of their interest in Iodine and if the posts are veering too far from the subject of the group, it can be confusing to them and we lose many that could be helped by iodine. We all enjoying exploring other topics, that is why created the Iodine Off Topic Group so we could all share other topics there. Kind regards, Kathleen Re: I wish... Hi , I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 4, 2011

Hi , I didn’t think you were being mean at all! I just wanted to make sure you knew that we don’t get offended when messages go off topic. And wanted to let you know where you could continue your discussion. You are welcome to join our off topic group if you like. Sorry if I did not communicate this well. Please accept my apology. Here is the link if you would like to join our Off Topic Group IodineOT/ Best, Kathleen

Re: I wish...

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear what you are going through and wish you the best. I am not really sure what your post has to do with iodine, however. I know you wrote you wish you could paint your breast with iodine. But other than that, please try to keep your posts about iodine; Earlier I posted a link to Dr. Derry's book about Breast Cancer and Iodine, I hope you saw that and get his book. He is a brilliant doctor and I know his book will give you much important information about iodine and how it helps in preventing and healing breast cancer. Kind regards, Kathleen

September 4, 2011

I tried to reply to this, off list, but not sure if it went through.

Yes. Please do contact me offline !

I also just joined the Off Topic group...

(who wants to go to bed but doesn't want to change the disgusting dressing on my breast before I go...)

Don't worry. I'll change it.

Re: I wish...

Hi ,I have a few thoughts, but they're not related to iodine. Would you mind if I email you directly so as not to offend anybody in this iodine- specific group?Take care,

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

September 4, 2011

Hi !I wish you recovery soon. I know you are in a lot of pain now, but I hope the time passquickly for you.My best wish,Miriam From: Krohn <nkmajik@...>To:

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