2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[Sue M]

Just got off the phone with the surgeon. Good news and bad news.

Bad: One of the margins showed cancer cells so I have to have another surgery. Testing is 3/28 and surgery on 3/29.

Good: I do NOT have to go on that crazy cancer drug for five years. No hot flashes!!!!!!

Bob's really upset and I am too but I'm concentrating on the good news instead.

Sorry Teena they have to go back in to do some more surgery, good that they are making sure they get it all out. And yay you don't have to be on Tamoxofin or whatever they are using now for 5 yrs! I was receptor negative, and didn't need it either.

 

[Sue M]

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes. My mom is scheduled for yet another surgery tomorrow - to take out the cement pacers and put in new ones. They are hoping that is the sources of the infection. She has not responded to the antibiotics so far and has sepsis. Please keep us in your prayers.

Teena - sending you good thoughts and hoping for good news for you today!

Is it July yet?

Hope everything went well with your mom today.

 

[natebenma]

I'm sending along lots of thoughts and prayers for you. So overwhelming!

Robyn - Sending prayers for your mother. I hope she starts to improve!

I could use a few prayers for my mother. She saw a cardiologist today who specializes in irregular heart rhythms. She's going to undergo a cardiac catheterization next Friday where they challenge her heart with electricity to try to cause some of the abnormal beats to happen. One of 3 things will happen: 1) Everything will be normal and she'll go home. 2) They'll find an abnormality and perform an ablation. (They "burn" the place where the abnormal electrical activity is coming from.) 3) They'll find an abnormality and implant a defibrillator. Messing around with electricity in the heart makes me nervous, especially since my mother is almost 73 and an ex-smoker with significant emphysema. And she had rheumatic fever which causes heart damage. Thanks!

Amanda

Amanda- I'm sorry to hear the news about your mother. Sending positive energy your way, too!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

doccoc2002 - thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Amanda - so sorry that your mom is going through this too. My mom has had a pacemaker for 20 years and never had any trouble with it. My mom is going for a heart test today (I think it's a TE) to see if there is an infection or an absess in her heart. It's been a rollercoaster for us. Keeping your family in my prayers too.

Natebenma - good luck with the play!!!

Teena - you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers!!!

 

[DawnMaree]

If you request a ground floor, is it safe to assume the room will have two chairs outside the outside door? Thanks in advance.

Yes, there will be 2 chairs and a small table on the patio.

...and maybe a salamander or toad.

 

[TeenaS]

If you request a ground floor, is it safe to assume the room will have two chairs outside the outside door? Thanks in advance.

Yes.

 

[TeenaS]

Does this mean you won't be there Aug 27 - Sept 1? I was looking forward to meeting you!

Nothing is positive ... lots depends on when the baby comes. However, if the baby arrives when planned in July and the doctor allows Jeanne to go back to school for the first day/week, then I will be there to help her (as I have in the past) for the five days leading up to the first week of school and the first week of school. I'll get there on Tuesday (8/23) and we'll have the rest of the week and weekend to get the classroom ready and then I'll be off work Sunday and Monday (August 28 and 29) and school starts August 28th so I will be there that whole first week and come home Saturday, September 3rd.

If the baby comes later and since she's having a C-Section, the doctor does not give her the okay to return to school for the start of the school year, then I won't be going then ... I'll wait until she actually returns to school.

So, as I told her, the baby is already ruling her life ... welcome to motherhood.

 

[MickeyT]

Added to Trip List on page 85.

MMRules and mdearlove....Anyone else?

 

[BabyRN]

I wanted to book the BC because it just looks so gorgeous...I got the 40% off pin and decided to use it, but all BC had was a waterview room. I decided to check YC, and they had a garden view and it saved me over $200. I couldn't justify spending $200 more just for the water view. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's a beautiful view, but $200 can be better spent elsewhere, like our food! And the fact that we're driving from NY! I'm sooo psyched about staying here. We've only stayed at POR, so this is definitely going to be a nice treat for my family! YC here we come!

 

[lymah]

How much for a gallon or a half gallon? We are going in May and trying to decide if this will be a reasonable breakfast each morning. Thanks!!!

I bought a half gallon of milk last week for $2.99.

 

[dgbg100106]

Yeah for great news...sorry you have to go for another surgery

I got my pathology report on Tuesday...lets just say this is the first time I've been on the computer since
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have had 2 days to process it...OK still in shock I am only 33 years old.
I am getting genetic testing done to see if I have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene...if so I will need bilateral mastectomy (They are suggesting that anyways since I am only 33.) I will also need my ovaries removed.
I could get a lumpectomy as long as the MRI doesn't find anything more. I have that scheduled for Monday.
I am trying to stay postive and plan our vacation but too much info lately and decisions to make My husband is having a rough time. We are planning to tell our 7 & 5 year old DD's(5yr old is already suspicious) once we have the MRI results and surgery details and what I plan to do.

Just thought I would give an update. Thank you everyone for your prayers.

Teena-I am glad you allowed everyone to know what was happening to you cause it has really helped me more than you know Thank you. I continue to pray for you.

Robyn- I hope your mother is doing better...my prayers to you and your family.

Prayers and hugs are with you!

 

[Marlton Mom]

Yes, there will be 2 chairs and a small table on the patio.

...and maybe a salamander or toad.

Will the reptiles and amphibians be sitting on the furniture? I have a dog at home who thinks the furniture is FOR HIM!!! Having to chase the wild life off the furniture to sit down will feel just like home....

Marlton Mom

 

[doccoc2002]

Shoot!!!!! OK, I'm right there with you ... know exactly how you are feeling (except for the age thing). I remember crying for four days when I got the first news. Please, please, please promise me you will not just go with what one team of doctors say. Please go somewhere not associated with the same place you are going to and get a whole second opinion. Remember, they had me originally scheduled for a double mastectomy. The Mayo redid the pathology and my left side is absolutely fine ... no cancer at all. The right side has been totally rediagnosed from the original diagnosis and is totally different. And I've heard this from so many other people too. You may end up with the exact same results and diagnosis but then you'll know for sure it's 100% right. I was even at the point where I was searching mastectomy bathing suits. Now, after the first surgery, and Dr. McLaughlin says the second one won't change the appearance either, you can't even see a tiny indention. The first doctor, before he decided I needed a double mastectomy said to remove the area (the same area my Mayo doctor just removed) would mean one-third of my entire breast would be gone and it would be horribly deformed (which for me at my age ... I didn't care so much).

If you don't go through a second opinion (and I mean you need to take all your mammos, ultrasound records, MRI results, biopsy results, etc.) with you, you will always wonder! And who knows, it could be like me ... you might get an entirely different diagnosis.

Feel free to PM me and I can PM you my phone number if you want to talk or cry or whatever. There are so many of us that have gone through it or are going through it and each case is so different but it does help to have "sisters" out there!!!

Thanks...I am trying to get in for a second opinion at Dartmouth, I know the head of surgical procedures and my cousin(who is a Dr) knows the head of Plastic Surgeons for residency. Now it's the waiting game.

Can anyone tell me how much a box of cereal is at the marketplace in Beach Club? Also can u get a gallon of milk at the marketplace (I saw that they sell half gallons in the pictures)? How much for a gallon or a half gallon? We are going in May and trying to decide if this will be a reasonable breakfast each morning. Thanks!!!

I'd second the Garden Grocer! We used them last time and they were great and very reasonable. The resort will keep what needs to be cold in the fridge until you call to have them come and bring it to your room.

I'm sending along lots of thoughts and prayers for you. So overwhelming!

Robyn - Sending prayers for your mother. I hope she starts to improve!

I could use a few prayers for my mother. She saw a cardiologist today who specializes in irregular heart rhythms. She's going to undergo a cardiac catheterization next Friday where they challenge her heart with electricity to try to cause some of the abnormal beats to happen. One of 3 things will happen: 1) Everything will be normal and she'll go home. 2) They'll find an abnormality and perform an ablation. (They "burn" the place where the abnormal electrical activity is coming from.) 3) They'll find an abnormality and implant a defibrillator. Messing around with electricity in the heart makes me nervous, especially since my mother is almost 73 and an ex-smoker with significant emphysema. And she had rheumatic fever which causes heart damage. Thanks!

Amanda

I will be praying for your mom. Positive thoughts coming your way.

I wanted to book the BC because it just looks so gorgeous...I got the 40% off pin and decided to use it, but all BC had was a waterview room. I decided to check YC, and they had a garden view and it saved me over $200. I couldn't justify spending $200 more just for the water view. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's a beautiful view, but $200 can be better spent elsewhere, like our food! And the fact that we're driving from NY! I'm sooo psyched about staying here. We've only stayed at POR, so this is definitely going to be a nice treat for my family! YC here we come!

We did the same thing. I couldn't see spending $300 more for waterview. So we went with YC. I think we will be happy there. We've stayed at POR...it's our fave mod(we didn't care for CBR, it's a beautiful resort but it didn't work with our family. We would stay there again tho). This is a treat for us. Our goal is to try all the MOD and DEL resorts. We just have CSR for mod's left. I think after this stay I won't want to try CSR

 

[jakeybake]

Yeah for great news...sorry you have to go for another surgery

I got my pathology report on Tuesday...lets just say this is the first time I've been on the computer since
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have had 2 days to process it...OK still in shock I am only 33 years old.
I am getting genetic testing done to see if I have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene...if so I will need bilateral mastectomy (They are suggesting that anyways since I am only 33.) I will also need my ovaries removed.
I could get a lumpectomy as long as the MRI doesn't find anything more. I have that scheduled for Monday.
I am trying to stay postive and plan our vacation but too much info lately and decisions to make My husband is having a rough time. We are planning to tell our 7 & 5 year old DD's(5yr old is already suspicious) once we have the MRI results and surgery details and what I plan to do.

Just thought I would give an update. Thank you everyone for your prayers.

Teena-I am glad you allowed everyone to know what was happening to you cause it has really helped me more than you know Thank you. I continue to pray for you.

Robyn- I hope your mother is doing better...my prayers to you and your family.

My warmest regards to you for what you are dealing with.

J

 

[DawnMaree]

I wanted to book the BC because it just looks so gorgeous...I got the 40% off pin and decided to use it, but all BC had was a waterview room. I decided to check YC, and they had a garden view and it saved me over $200. I couldn't justify spending $200 more just for the water view. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's a beautiful view, but $200 can be better spent elsewhere, like our food! And the fact that we're driving from NY! I'm sooo psyched about staying here. We've only stayed at POR, so this is definitely going to be a nice treat for my family! YC here we come!

We are driving down from NY too!! But we're wimps and are spending 2 nights along the way.

Will the reptiles and amphibians be sitting on the furniture? I have a dog at home who thinks the furniture is FOR HIM!!! Having to chase the wild life off the furniture to sit down will feel just like home....

Marlton Mom

My husband left out his water moccasins on the patio, and I turned around to see a toad sitting nearby. I took a pic of it. Ahh... fond memories!

 

[rlahansler]

Checking in this time tomorrow at BCV. So excited and hope to meet you Teena on Sunday.

 

[TeenaS]

Checking in this time tomorrow at BCV. So excited and hope to meet you Teena on Sunday.

See you then. I start at 9:30 AM.

 

[jenneth79]

We are driving down from NY too!! But we're wimps and are spending 2 nights along the way.


My husband left out his water moccasins on the patio, and I turned around to see a toad sitting nearby. I took a pic of it. Ahh... fond memories!

You New Yorkers have a stronger constitution than I do here in VA! Charleston, SC and East Fork of LI are my limits either way driving

Which is funny because the flights are more of a hassle than driving!

Yes, I am a woos.

 

[kelleigh1]

I haven't checked in here in a while and I'm sad to hear all the health problems everyone is dealing with. About a year and a half ago, my mother began her battle with lung cancer so I feel for each and every one of you. Just take it one day at a time and know that you have so many people thinking of you and holding you in their prayers. I wish you all the best!!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

From my stays at the Boardwalk I know excatly where the elevators are for the Inn side and Villas side, so can anyone please tell me the location of the elevators for the Beach Club rooms? We don't want to go on the elevators for the elevators that you to the elevators for the Beach Club Villas rooms.