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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well, hope all have a decent Thanksgiving as I believe it is coming up.
I slept just fine, set an alarm as social worker is calling. Will be another big ball of nothing. There really is no service I need currently and still have not heard from the neurosurgeon office about any appointments coming up. Oh well, called a couple of times.
Above freezing today but once that cools down we are going to be getting a lot of lake effect snow. Not too bothered about it since I have cleats to put on the shoes if need be and two spiked canes.
Not sure about food today, thinking I will stick with eggs, beans, rice or ramen. Something not greasy. Really need to be sure to wipe out grease from beef when it is just the regular beef next time as greasy tastes good but not good for you.
Talked to my social worker, nice chat. No services right now because I do not know what will be needed. I did find out that a surgical resident has taken a look at my MRI, my social worker told me that so hopefully whatever happens the consult happens soon. No symptoms and no worry on my end but would not mind finishing up with the surgery part sooner as opposed to later. Thinking of SIL and her mom who is dealing with lymphoma and SIL is dealing with something too. I would like not to monopolize her time. Only thing nice about brain surgery, chemo is paused for a little bit. At this point there is no new anxiety because there has been no new growth except original surgery site and still not sure if this cyst is benign or metastatic but both could cause issues if brain swells up and that really sucks.
I have laundry on the go, thinking about food as I am quite hungry. As stated, thinking about eggs, beans, cheese and rice or ramen as my go tos and I want to chop up beans and eggs to start post microwave, add some cheese and put all precooked rice. Another option is either meat pie or found a queso bowl, that is also an option.
Forgot to post this earlier, hope days were good and was in everyone's pocket too.
Re: June 2020 radiation group
cm2020... Please let us know how your follow-up goes.
Two questions: When will we know what size our boob will be, meaning how much it will shrink, and when should we get fitted for a bra? I forgot to ask the nurse.
Madame X
I am starting Madame X next week and just wanted to reach out to the experts about dietary restrictions.
It seems that there are a lot of foods that contain folate so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of things to definitely avoid, my main concern is Hand and Foot Syndrome as I am an avid Pickleball player and really want to continue playing.
Thank you 😁
bigred62
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Betrayal, my DH has gone Alexa crazy. Most of our lights are now on Alexa so we just tell it what to turn on/off and when. I think he is bored in his retirement and it gives him a purpose lol. He has added our Christmas lights too both inside and out. Crazy. I am old school and would be happy with just a switch.
My sweet SIL is cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I feel so worthless today!
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
My alarm clock for HOH people has a light bar on top, so I can use that. I have too many sleep problems to use my bedroom for much more than sleeping and getting dressed.
I am SOOO thankful. A year ago, I gave Tippy a bath, and after doing his zoomies, he sat howling like a dying wolf for about five minutes. It was quite cold and dry, and I decided it was triggering arthritic pain. I decided then that we needed buttons, so I bought them for Christmas. I have been giving him aspirin ever since. He has been complaining about pain a lot. Then I thought it was a tooth. So, about a week ago I gave him some tuna loaf crusted on aluminum. I realized then that he was eating some foil, so I gave him some laxative to make sure it did not settle in his innards. Day before yesterday he pooped out a needle with a bit of sewing thread at the end. He must have rolled on the carpet, and the needle had stabbed him. Then it migrated into his digestive tract. It could have gone into other places, too, and killed him.
I no longer have to wear that hard plastic brace. Freedom! I still have exercises to do, though. And food to cook, and all sorts of stuff.
mcbaker
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
Happy 🦃 day, everyone! Enjoy all the delicious food, and family and friends!
Hugs, Pam 💗
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
I have been cooking for several days now. This is serious! Happy holiday and much love to everyone!
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
I been have been cooking and baking since yesterday. Hope all of you have a wonderful holiday.
eleanora
These Discussion Boards
More specifically, >Breast Reconstruction>Breast Implant Sizing 101 by Whippetmom. Thank you Deborah for helping me with the scientific/brand specific/body image transition of it all by determining my fill capacities and subsequent implant selection. May God bless you and the wonderful things you are doing for women like me!
And to all of Team January for helping me soldier through breast cancer period! I don't know where I would be if I did not have these discussion boards to turn to for support and guidance.
Many many thanks for this website.
Kat
Re: how about drinking?
Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Hump Day! The deed's been done. Mom signed the papers Monday, the facility people moved what furniture she will use in the new room yesterday, now I have to move all her clothes, personal items, etc from the old apartment to the new room and then have movers move everything left into storage. Throughout the day yesterday I noticed Mom taking another big step down in her short term memory and cognitive function. If what she is telling me is true (which may or may not be, its hard to tell right now) the staff isn't letting her do anything for herself without supervision. I'm telling myself that the staff is just trying to get to know what she can and can't do safely. On the up side, there are Assisted Living suites with an ocean view and Mom will go on the priority list for when the next one opens up, which, of course, there's no way of telling when that might happen, but at least it gives mom some hope of getting the ocean view back. So, it's back to daily trips to see her until all her stuff is moved out of the apartment. Two moves in 27 days. No wonder Mom is more confused and out of sorts much of the time.
Carole--cramped is a good description of Mom's new "Suite." But she is on the priority list for a bigger Suite if/when one opens up. Hopefully it will also have an ocean view, too. Glad to hear the bloodwork is mostly good.
Jazzy--beautiful pictures! I’d love to hear the wine recommendation! It sounds like you are having a great Thanksgiving week!
Good Morning, Minus, Wren, Teka!
Miriandra--it's amazing all the places BC pops up.
Pumpkin Martini
Ingredients
• 2 ounces* vodka
• ½ ounce heavy cream (or coconut milk, for vegan)
• ½ ounce (to 1 ounce**) pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Graham crackers, for the rim
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: Crush a graham cracker with your fingers, and place it on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of maple syrup. Run the rim of a martini glass in the maple syrup first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed graham crackers until evenly coated.
- Shake the drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.
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