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Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
@grammie2 I was told to avoid sugar and processed foods. What the doctor told me was that soy is not related to this type of cancer, only to cancers with hormone receptors. I prefer not to eat soy anyway!
Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
@grammie2 Not an avoid list, but hubby went to a nutritionist in January. She put him on an 1800 calorie/day plan. We cut out processed foods (completely emptied my pantry…lol), and eat fresh fruits and vegs, chicken/turkey, whole grain pasta/rice/bread, we even have potatoes (not fried but roasted/baked, russet or sweet - 1 C is a serving), drink lots of water, and exercise a minimum of 15 minutes per day. Our exercise is walking and we've upped it to 30 minutes. Sometimes we walk fast, sometimes slow. It's not a distance thing, but time thing. We actually eat more on our plan than before. Even though we were allowed a night time snack, we've never eaten it because we weren't hungry. Eat something every three hours (serving of fruit, nuts, vegs). Don't eat anything at least three hours before bed. Portion control is the biggest thing. Watch for added sugars. We also measure and weigh everything…4 oz of chicken with supper, salad dressings, etc. About the only things we have completely cut out are sweets (bye, Little Debbie) and chips. I was never a big soda drinker, but hubby loved his Sprite Zero. He completely cut those out as well. Since January 25th, he's lost 81 pounds and I've lost 54. It's a complete lifestyle change as far as eating out. We just make sure we stay away from fries (I miss CFA's waffle fries) and recognize when you're hungry and not just bored, and when you're full…stop eating no matter how delicious it is.
Re: Lets Post our Daily Exercise
Lilac, so great to hear from you!! So glad you are still teaching!!
Wonderland, I can never understand why insurance wouldn't want you to get an MRI first, so they can actually be giving the right treatment!!
We had a fun family weekend. Lots & lots of walking around my brother's hilly town (which is on a river & has lots of Victorian houses. beautiful flower gardens etc., a fun family reunion with the cousins from my mom's side of the family. A Minnesota Twins baseball game (they lost) and a Minnesota Vikings game (they won), with lots of walking to get to & from the ballparks and up & down stairs once in the ballparks. The Vikings organization really puts on a fantastic show!
We got home a 4:00 this afternoon & I went to a 6:45 Dance2fit class.
ruthbru
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
So, after my update a radiation procedure was scheduled for tomorrow and I resigned myself to getting that darn metal frame a screws again. But, today, I was told that the tumor board met, reviewed my MRI’s back to 2021 and think the new spots might be old treated ones that weren’t visible last year, which is what this MRI was initially compared to. No radiation and no change in treatment but I’ll come back for an advanced MRI in a month for clearer imaging hopefully. Bit of a roller coaster.
illimae
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Yea, Haley!! Hope you'll soon be back at the food bank and others things you enjoy.
Belated happy birthday, Jackie. At 78, I know the feeling. In fact, had breakfast this morning with the CEO of the food bank that I used to be the president of the board of directors, and I realized again what a lift off my shoulders resigning was. I love Jesse and know he is totally committed to his work and his ministry, but way too much fell on me rather than staff they need and don't have.
Enjoyed my breakfast though and did some mall browsing while Ella was skating. Walked more than usual with minimal knee pain.
Hope Betrayal is doing okay with her travels. Sounded wonderful but also exhausting.
Has anyone heard from Chris? Sandy?
Have a good week everyone. It looks like the over 100 degree days are finally over for Phoenix! Another hurray!
1946taco
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good Monday morning to all. Already 76 here. A bit warmer as well as some humidity as the air conditioner has been coming back on. It is typical for this time of year. Just hope the humidity settles some.
Today is my total cat box cleaning day. Everything gets it, the boxes, inside and out, as well as the areas around. We got new boxes a while back and I'm really liking them. They are actual metal on the bottom and really it is difficult for anything to really 'stick' on the floor portion of the box. There are two sections to the cover of the box so that you only have to remove the smaller top piece to clean inside daily which makes them very handy. Each box also came with a handy scoop holder and scoop and the holder fits nicely on the side of the box — so more having to drag the scoop with me. As well there is a step-riser that sits in front of the box. The purpose is to catch what is on the feet when leaving the box. I will say it helps, but any cat owner knows that you can find litter far away from the box.
Being sure now that everyone enjoyed hearing about cat elimination boxes we will move on. Fall starting was very apparent this morning. The propane delivery guy showed up to fill for the upcoming winter season. He will be here likely at least two more times to add as we use gas through the cold months. They only fill to about 85 %. Sure had me thinking Fall was most definitely here though. Recent rains did green us up a bit, but you can tell the grass is tired and getting ready to rest. A few leaves have fallen and some trees are already turning a bit. The leaves are droopy now and haven't had their uplifted leaves for some time. Just all the little things that say get ready —its coming.
Nothing else special today. Taking one of the cats to the Vet again. Remi is an allergy cat and has had issues since the day she came to stay here. She was out of a feral group from my friend Loretta's farm. Don't know why she seemed to have 'tamed' herself and would (rather than run) seem to seek out interactions with humans. Just a lesson in how smart animals can be. So, one day I decided to bring her home and it has been vet visits ever since.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Carole, Enjoy the quiet and Clancy's meatloaf while you can. This is my favorite season of the year.
Wally, Good news that your DH’s jaw is holding steady. I still use chlorhexidine whenever there is any hint of a problem in my mouth. I’m sorry your leash law ignoring neighbor has responded with the bullhorn; hopefully his voice will give out soon.
Dinner tonight was grilled sun dried tomato / basil chicken breast, corn on the cob and potato salad.
maggie15
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Can of walmart chili. Better than that last one, LOL.
Got home to the dog-idiots screaming at us because I complained that he broke the leash-law-again. He actually bought a bullhorn and is screaming at us, since he can't come here because I filed a no-trespass request.
Seattle wasn't as horrible a trip as I expected. Some construction but nothing bad. DH's oral exam went well. Still needs 3x-day chlorhexidine rinse, but that is a small price to pay.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
We had crispy baked chicken thighs and leftover cheesy potatoes from the dinner on Mary's deck on Saturday night.
Tonight we may go to Clancy's.
This morning it's very quiet in the campground. Mary and Lymon departed yesterday and will be flying out of Fargo tomorrow to FL, where they have a home. By the end of next weekend, all of the "seasonals" will be gone for the winter.
