TriChick
Oceanside, CA
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May 28, 2012 02:36 AM TriChick wrote:
Thanks for the input on Taxol Ladies! I will listen to my body and take it easy/walk/rest on the high fatigue days - - and count on some good days in week 2 (I will have treatment every 2 weeks). And Orangemat, YES! I am determined and I believe! And we all should! We can do this!
I got the nerve up to run yesterday. I made for an hour as I planned and felt great! This was my first run since A/C treatment #4 which completely wiped me! I am heading out now for a 90 min run/hike (I still dont like the feeling up running uphill, so I hike 'em!). Thanks for all your inspiration!
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Dx 1/20/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/10 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 02/23/2012 Mastectomy (Both); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Both)Chemotherapy 04/01/2012 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, Taxol
badger
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May 28, 2012 02:49 AM badger wrote:
mornin' glories, got out early and walked for an hour. Gorgeous sunrise! 
2,399.75 of 2,500 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Dx 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dazdnfused
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May 28, 2012 05:41 AM Dazdnfused wrote:
Hi girls-
just checking in; things have been a bit frantic, but I am in the full exercise and healthy eating mode. I glanced at the "not being as good at it" link...Ha, I'm a rebel! I reject this information! 
Between cancer and getting old, I don't care what anyone says. I have bad bones, a bad knee, big time bunions and I just have been slogging those miles out more than ever. Run pace is only around 10-11 min miles, but I don't care! I'm going to do it...and yes, Voices and all of you racers have really inspired me! I do love that Esther keeps us updated on this kind of info-I loved seeing Ronna's pics of you guys, Patoo, Esther...you all really do get to my heart.
A quick request to send positive vibes and prayers to vballmom (Teresa). She had her first chemo last week and ended up in the hospital last night when her WBC crashed, even with Neulasta. The onc is going to have her stay there for a bit; IV antibiotics going now. I'll keep you posted. She is a trooper...as are all of you. Been thinking about all of us all weekend long.
xo
Kim
Kim DCIS 2.5cm and
Dx 4/1/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
NWArtLady
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May 28, 2012 07:20 AM NWArtLady wrote:
Keeping vballmom in my heart! So sorry to hear her wbc crashed after the first chemo. ergh.
Sunny day here in Seattle - planning on a (you guessed it!) Nordic dog walk this afternoon!
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming... ~Dory
ruthbru
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May 28, 2012 07:52 AM ruthbru wrote:
Hey! Did 30 minutes on treadmill before people got up; now am home getting ready for a fish fry supper. I am going to sneak in a 30 minutes pilates DVD before I am back on call. This company thing makes exercise more tricky!
"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
orangemat
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May 28, 2012 08:04 AM orangemat wrote:
Was out of the house by 6:30am to get to the annual Memorial Day race in the neighboring town. I didn't run in either the 10k nor the 5k, but I did stand there and clap and cheer for every single runner that went by for both those races, about 4000 in total. And lucky for me, the spot where I was stationed was at the intersection of a very busy street in town, and the police officer and I worked hard to tell the car drivers they just COULD NOT PASS! Actually, I had an absolutely lovely time chatting with the officer during the down times. As he said, no matter what you tell some motorists, they just don't understand that a road race is going on and the street is closed, and that can make for some very frustrating circumstances, to say the least.
If any of you have any local races in your towns, and you have the opportunity to volunteer in any respect, I really urge you to do so. It is SO incredibly rewarding, even if you don't run.
After the last participants of the second race came through (a young woman and her 87 year old grandmother), I was allowed to leave my course marshaling post. I jogged the mile back to the start, then did 3 more miles on the track there to finish out today's quota. Did I mention it was in the upper 80s and very humid today? Breathe and smile, one foot in front of the other, that's all that you have to do! :)
Esther: UMX NSM 5/24/11, TE exch & recon 7/13/11, revision to switch for smaller implant 3/5/12; opting out of Tamoxifen
Dx 3/17/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-Surgery 05/24/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement (Right)Surgery 07/13/2011 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)Surgery 03/05/2012 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)
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May 28, 2012 08:04 AM Heidihill wrote:
Positive thoughts to vballmom.
Hiked about 11 km with DH for 4.5 hours. My knees really felt it. Some pictures of the flowers along the way.
www.hikr.org/tour/post33998.ht...
Dx 8/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, 2/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery Mastectomy (Left)Chemotherapy Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereRadiation Therapy ExternalHormonal Therapy Femara
orangemat
Fair Lawn, NJ
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May 28, 2012 08:07 AM orangemat wrote:
{{{vballmom}}}
Esther: UMX NSM 5/24/11, TE exch & recon 7/13/11, revision to switch for smaller implant 3/5/12; opting out of Tamoxifen
Dx 3/17/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-Surgery 05/24/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal (Right); Reconstruction: Tissue expander placement (Right)Surgery 07/13/2011 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)Surgery 03/05/2012 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)
misswim
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May 28, 2012 09:27 AM misswim wrote:
Thinking of vballmom. Hugs......
Trichick, I felt much better overall on Taxol, but for the first few days every muscle in my body, down to the tippy toenails ached, so I took it very easy. I tried to do alot of yoga thinking it would help the pain...... not so much, so I just walked alot when I felt good.
Yoga this morning, advanced level vinyasa, which was hard because my feet are still bugging me, then the hubby and I "hoed and sculpted" out the basement. A big project we started right before I got diagnosed......which then promptly halted. I brought 6 bags of clothes to good will, and I am embarrased to say (let me preface by telling you my husband calls me the Imelda Marcos of Crosby Lane) that I got rid of 23 pairs of shoes. Yep, 23 , all mine. My count is now down to under 30...... :). Worked up a huge sweat and did alot of lifting boxes up and down the stairs. I am pooped.
Dx 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Adey
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May 28, 2012 09:54 AM Adey wrote:
(((vballmom)))
Ruth- You are an inspiration! I would not do that with guests. Maybe someday. (c:
C25K week 4, workout 1, done. It's getting a bit difficult.
BMX 5/28/10, TAC x 6 last one 1/04/11, Rads finished 3/29/11, Bilateral Gap in NOLA 12/6/11, Stage two NOLA 3/15/12.
Dx 5/5/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 28, 2012 11:16 AM Wonderland wrote:
Been away for a few days and lots to catch up on!
Ruth: hope you are enjoying your sister's visit!
(((Vballmom)))
TriChick: I did 4 dose dense Taxol tx. They caused me great pain from head to toe. Needed Vicodin. But everyone is different and I hope you sail through your treatments.
Well, I've done minimal exercise over the weekend. We drove up to New York for a family reunion. My butt is sore from all that driving! We made it home safely today. Will definitely be active this week.
Enjoy this Memorial Day, everyone.
"Put on your coat. It's easier to stay warm than it is to get warm." George the Llama Man
Dx 11/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/36 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
nancyh
Seattle
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May 28, 2012 11:51 AM nancyh wrote:
Heidi - what a beautiful hike!
After feeling very sluggish all weekend, I drove to one of my favorite places in Seattle and walked a 6 mile loop. It was wonderful. I needed a change of scenery from my usual neighborhood walk/jog.
Stage 4, mets to liver, lungs, pleura, bones, and brain.
Dx 8/12/2002, IDC, Stage IV, 3/12 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
PhillyBird
Philadelphia, PA
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May 28, 2012 01:37 PM PhillyBird wrote:
Did plenty of walking on the weekend; went to the gym and lifted and sweated on the elliptical today.
Off to work tomorrow . . . hope to go biking at the end of the day.
Age 51; 4X TC July 19 - Sept 20, 2011; 30 sessions rads Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2011; 5 yrs tamoxifen beginning Dec. 1, 2011; "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Dx 5/31/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 2/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
fmakj
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May 28, 2012 11:56 PM fmakj wrote:
((vballmom)) - thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hope everyone enjoyed the time off! We all need a little down time once in a while. I just can't wait for the next holiday for some more time off!
Am hoping to get my walk in this morning, but it is really looking ominous outside at the moment! Very humid and very dry, so we could really use the rain that this thunderstorm looks like it MIGHT provide!
Ruth - You are awesome!! I find it hard to find the time for excercise (that's why I walk first thing - before work) - let alone while having company! You are really like the energizer bunny!!
Mary Louise
Dx 6/1/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
pat01
RI
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May 29, 2012 03:45 AM pat01 wrote:
Mary Louise, what kind of exercises do you do in the pool? We got to use our pool this weekend - I tried jogging in the pool for a few minutes, but not sure if that is good or not for my knees. I wound up being on my toes the whole time.
Pat
Dx 6/1/2011, DCIS, Stage 0, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dazdnfused
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May 29, 2012 04:11 AM Dazdnfused wrote:
Howdy-
Teresa (vballmom) is doing better; still in hospital though. A bit discouraged that the Neulasta didn't work as well as she hoped, but she is feeling much, much better. I'll let you know when she gets out.
Ran my schleppy 4 miles this am, going to do Power Housecleaning, grocery shopping, yardwork and yoga at 4.
Will have my final decision on Chi town tonight when hub comes home from work; I think I"m going to be able to do it!!!! Yahoo!
K
Kim DCIS 2.5cm and
Dx 4/1/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Adey
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May 29, 2012 04:18 AM Adey wrote:
Chi town? Are you ladies coming to town?
BMX 5/28/10, TAC x 6 last one 1/04/11, Rads finished 3/29/11, Bilateral Gap in NOLA 12/6/11, Stage two NOLA 3/15/12.
Dx 5/5/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ronqt1
East Hanover, NJ
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May 29, 2012 05:57 AM ronqt1 wrote:
Thinking of vballmom. Too hot to do anything here today.
Over the weekend I did nothing either.
However, when we got home after doing nothing all day, I did 1/2 hour of dancing in front of mirror, free style, zumba, my ps is adament that I move myself.
Kim, tell vballmom to just enjoy ez reading. (50 shades)
Hugs,
Ronna
Dx 10/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
hbcheryl
Huntington Beach, CA
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May 29, 2012 06:32 AM hbcheryl wrote:
Been MIA as we have houseguests, yes again, this lot are young and so we have a blow up mattress on the floor in the living room and it's been all go go go and we have been doing all the So Cal touristy things but I have been going to the gym and doing my classes which has made my foot really hurt so lots of ice and Naproxin, I can hardly wait for my doctors appointment next week to get it sorted out but come &^** or high water my Chicago ticket is booked and paid for so I'm going to be there with bells on.
(((Vballmom))) Badger thank you for the recipe I'm going to make Mango cake yummmm (I opened up my page and there was your recipe so I take that as an omen
) Heidi your hiking route looks beautiful. Esther sounds like your day was fun, it is great to volunteer at local events. Kim I have my fingers crossed and yes Adey a few of us are coming to Chicago July 18th thru the 22nd can hardly wait, we had so much fun together last year in Minneapolis, so we hope to get to meet you.
Dx 7/25/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Adey
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May 29, 2012 06:52 AM Adey wrote:
Wah! Do tell, who, where, what ya doin'.................
BMX 5/28/10, TAC x 6 last one 1/04/11, Rads finished 3/29/11, Bilateral Gap in NOLA 12/6/11, Stage two NOLA 3/15/12.
Dx 5/5/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
joyh1109
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May 29, 2012 08:03 AM joyh1109 wrote:
Busy busy - end of school in 2 weeks. Not much time to get exercise in, but tomorrow I hope to get in Day 3 Week 1 of C25K. If it's written, now I have to commit to it! 
Company arrives tomorrow night and stays for a week. I will take a page from Ruth's book - and try to keep exercising while everybody is here.
heidihill What a lovely hike!
badger I'm giving your recipe a try this week, with rhubarb and strawberry.
((Hugs)) to vballmom
Dx 9/27/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
ruthbru
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May 29, 2012 08:53 AM ruthbru wrote:
Poppinh by again. Did 30 on the treadmill this morning, 15 arms during a 'company break' & now will get in another 15 minutes of lower body before the next event. The reason I HAVE to sneak in exercise even if I have company is my (self-imposed) seven hours a week rule. If I wait until my sister leaves late Thursday night, then I would have to exercise seven hour on the weekend 
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Hugs to vball. Blah!! Chemo sucks!
Adey, I will PM you with our Chicago information. It would be great if you could join us!
"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." Friedrich Nietzsche
Dx 2/2007, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/11 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Adey
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May 29, 2012 09:54 AM Adey wrote:
Thanks Ruth!
BMX 5/28/10, TAC x 6 last one 1/04/11, Rads finished 3/29/11, Bilateral Gap in NOLA 12/6/11, Stage two NOLA 3/15/12.
Dx 5/5/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 29, 2012 01:01 PM Wonderland wrote:
I pushed mowed the yard this evening for 2 hours. Jumped in the shower right after because I was soaking wet! The yard looks great (until next week when we have to start all over again).
Keep up the good work everyone.
"Put on your coat. It's easier to stay warm than it is to get warm." George the Llama Man
Dx 11/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 2/36 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
hbcheryl
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May 29, 2012 03:55 PM hbcheryl wrote:
Did Body Step class tonight but without the step just did the whole class on the floor, foot started to hurt about 30 minutes into the class but not too badly and I'm now going to reward myself with ice cream, yes I'm a bad girl but that's the whole reason I exercise
Joy my 17 year old goddaughter in in Vienna and Prague this week, her dad is there on business so she's gone as his "escort" she was so excited.
Dx 7/25/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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May 29, 2012 05:41 PM misswim wrote:
30 mins Zumba. 25 mins of pilates. HUGE thunder storms and lightening here with high winds and torential downpours! Kind of crazy..... sky was black at 5. Had hoped to do a loop which include a very steep set of ski jump stairs. Very steep, but execellent workout for the derrier :) Will try again tommorow!
So glad to hear vballmom is doing better.
Ruth, you inspired me. Just went out and got myself a notebook to record my activity. I think you are great!
Missed ya Cheryl!!!!
Dx 4/15/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
NWArtLady
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May 29, 2012 08:14 PM NWArtLady wrote:
2 hours of dragon boating tonight; I can barely move.
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming... ~Dory
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May 29, 2012 08:45 PM Heidihill wrote:
Zumba and before that some leg strengthening exercises.
Dx 8/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, 2/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery Mastectomy (Left)Chemotherapy Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereRadiation Therapy ExternalHormonal Therapy Femara
badger
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May 29, 2012 11:17 PM badger wrote:
Really nice stretch of weather in store for us this week, walked at lunchtime and also after work yesterday. Came home to no water, the City is putting in a roundabout near our home and some brainiac with a backhoe busted a water main when digging. So I had to go see what was up (nosey me).
Yay Kim sure hope you can join us, and Adey too!
Summer yoga classes start in a few weeks, so happy for that. Practice on my own is good but I love the energy with a group.
Thanks for the pix, Heidi, gorgeous views and pretty flowers! Have a great day ladies! ((hugs))
2,404.5 of 2,500 miles walked ~ Find your calm. Move forward from this place. ~
Dx 12/22/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
pat01
RI
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May 30, 2012 02:02 AM pat01 wrote:
Well, finally got my butt to the gym last night and did 23 minutes of intervals on the elliptical. I'm trying to build up my leg muscles so I can attempt jogging again. Then came home and did lower body workout video. Also walked for 2 miles at lunch, and got up and did classical stretch this morning. I officially signed up for Diva Dash yesterday, so it's time to get serious!
Dx 6/1/2011, DCIS, Stage 0, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-