Hi, I have a similar issue. My left ureter is completely blocked. I had a stent in 2017 and developed “stent colic.” I had a significant amount of pain from the stent and never really got comfortable with it. After 2.5 mos my urologist declared I wasn’t a good stent candidate and removed the stent. He said some people feel discomfort initially but after a month or so it gets better. He said another option would be to change out the stent and, in doing so, it may reduce the pain. I am sorry you’re having pain, I remember it well. Best of luck

Hi there, I don’t post very often but I’ve been a member/lurker for many years. I’ve had cancer twice— as a child and as an adult. That certainly colors my advice. In 2016 I was dx with stage 3 endometrial and stage 4 ovarian cancers. I was treated at Sloan Kettering in NYC. Sloan has a reputation for being aggressive and I chose the most aggressive treatment offered. I had no choice on the surgery, it was an automatic tah-bso but with chemo I chose the most aggressive treatment (dose dense chemotherapy versus standard protocol). In your shoes I would go for a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction. Given the extent of disease in one breast I would be concerned that there is already imperceptible disease in your other breast. I believe you mentioned there may be bone mets as well, that would only strengthen my decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. Have you had your tumors genetically mapped yet? I would discuss this with your surgeon and medical oncologist. Are you estrogen or progesterone positive? HER2 negative or positive? I am so sorry you’re dealing with this. I know only too well the emotions that follow a cancer diagnosis. My best, Ryan

By Chloe is a vegan fast food restaurant and bakery with locations on Bleecker St and Union Sq. Juice Press, multiple locations, is vegan and has juices, smoothies, soups and salads. Any sushi place will be good as long as you avoid the soy. There are a few frites restaurants, especially in the village, that are vegan and gluten free. Digg Inn has multiple locations serving vegan, gluten free foods as well as meats and grains. Little Beat and Little Beat Table have a similar set up as does Roast Kitchen. The majority of thos restaurants have locations around midtown. I'd personally avoid Senza Gluten in the village, as the old joke goes, "the food is bad, expensive, and the portions are so small ;)" keste pizza on Bleecker St is supposed to have the best gluten free crust and plenty of non-dairy toppings. Hope this helps!

Yes, to both. I live in the West Village so Chelsea Market is local to me. The Italian import shop is fun. Certainly worth it to say you've been but not places I frequent especially considering Bouchon Bakery is in Rockefeller Center! Now, Little Prince and Wallse....

I suppose I have a different view. Most of my friends (class of 2002 from college) were supported this way. Salaries are low, cost of living is high, yeah parents help. My grandparents did the same for my parents. I guess I'd ask why you care how other people spend their money. I moved to London for a few years after college. My job paid rent and basic living expenses but certainly not enough to afford travel and the other opportunities afforded to one living in London. My folks paid for that. And, frankly, sometimes for nicer dinners (my aunt had a reservation at The Ivy she couldn't use, this was 2003! No one could get a reso there and she offered it to me, no way could I afford it! Mom called the restaurant and gave them her card. It's a dinner I won't soon forget!) gosh, I knew I was lucky. Even if I werent, it's how my family chose to use their own resources. And, really, none of your business.

I usually lurk but this I can answer! Normandy Beach or Spring Lake are just wonderful! Spring Lake may be better for a day trip as Normandy Beach is a smaller barrier island community.

I rarely chime in but a "sip 'n see" was always a Southern tradition as I knew it. It's even in the book A Southern Belle Primer! Suffice it to say I have always attended a s get together after the baby is born to say ""hey" and give mamaand baby a small gift.

Oh my goodness. This is my first post, though I've been lurking since the autumn of of 2003 (found the board via Dy who was then of AZ and later of NM and is now of AL but, I believe, no longer posting). No one on this board has any reason to believe a word I say, but OH MY GOODNESS! JULIE! Please! Please take care of yourself! My grandmother died of Alzheimer and my father is in the early stages of dementia, NOTHING we have seen with now 2 generations in any way, shape or form mirror your situation. Please, your family and children need you. It's a terrible thing but not uncommon, those we love do things we'd never imagine. The way he is treating you is not the behavior of one who loves you. Please. PLEASE! Listen to Joanne, please be honest with your therapist. Please take to hear the serenity prayer, please understand what you can change, what you cannot change and the wisdom to understand the difference. As a total bystander I say you can neither change nor control your husband, you can only keep your own side of the street clean. Julie, take control of what you can control, keep your own side of the street clean and please do the next right thing (aka put your own o2 mask on first!).