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@threetree It would be nice to get the treadmill back soon. This weekend would be good, I can still do my walking on the spot in order to move arms and legs at the same time but the actual walking would be helpful too.

@intolight Happy Pancake day. I would make them myself but sadly nothing to make them with. Enjoy your pancakes. As far as cooler weather, planning to get ice melt earlier as opposed to later, need to make sure I can get up and down the steps safely. Property manager does eventually get to it but not soon enough for me. I was looking on Amazon but their pricing is ridiculous when Walmart offers 10.00 for the ice melt.

I just woke up, that is OK. I did actually do some PT exercises, ankles, rotations both ways, pointing my feet outwards and then in toward me and some powerful bridge poses, managed to really lift my body. 10 of each, I do every day or two. I know the bridge pose is the one that would let me launch my leg up if I fell, ankle strength helps keep me upright if I bump into something as well, better reaction time to avoid a fall. Did a final leg stretch over both edges of the bed, it was wonderful and an arm stretch to the sides as well. At some point, will look into lap bands to get some arm exercises. My arm strength is lacking a bid.

Got laundry to do up and planning to pull out the litter box to grab the litter mat. Will put it in a mesh bag to contain loose bits as well, I will simply shake out most of anythinghave to call cancer centre, they called and have a different appointment time for my appointment with MO than my own printed schedule does. I hope my time is correct but need the correct info. Will call at one when they are answering phones after lunch.

Edit, got the appointment confirmed and that is good. Trip booked on Paratransit as well.

Not sure what I want to have for meals. Debating an egg, ham and cheese tortilla. I can add egg and other ingredients in the microwave and simply put on an unheated tortilla. Just need to whisk eggs so no explosions happen. Nothing too out there. Later, make up some of the noodles, frozen penne mixed with the ramen, weird combo but I do not care and add some new beans to it. Option two sees me open one of my cans of diced tomato or a jar of sauce that includes garlic and other veggies. Third option is taking a tortilla, some of the tomato sauce, add shredded cheese and a bean spread by pulverizing the beans and using as a spread. I will see later.

I hope everyone has a great day, in pockets for those who need me and sending some legos for people who annoy you to step on.

I love all the chatter here. It warms up my day!

@chicagoan I agree with the others. Those are confusing comments from an expert. I have no knowledge or experience to add to your decision, but I would seek a second opinion if possible. I have never done this, but now sounds like a good time. It sounds like he is only concerned with the hip pain and sort of compartmentalizes the mets. But we are a whole body!

@irishlove It's hard to spend precious energy on cooking only to have to throw it out. As we retire, we have more time to experiment with cooking yet less tolerance of the outcome, at least that is the case in my life. Hope you are feeling better.

@mara51506 My DH says it is national pancake day so we are having pancakes tonight (with eggs and fruit, etc.) Not as nutritious as your meals, but as he will help with the cooking I'll take it!

We had our first low temperature in the 30s last night although it is supposed to reach mid 70s today. The Rockies are gearing up for winter! Sigh…

Chicagoan- I understand how you would be confused/disappointed in the ortho onc appointment. That is strange that he seemed so blase. A 4cm tumor is nothing to take so blase, I would think. I will be interested in hearing about your Oct 18 appointment with the other ortho.

Another thing, would the cancer in the hip cause the bone to be brittle??? As I am sure you know, during hip replacement they drill into the femur to place the rod portion. I would be concerned that the cancer could cause problems with the drilling. I don't have cancer in the hip- not that we have seen on MRI's anyway- but I question if my bones would be unstable for hip replacement, as I have bone mets anyway (just not in the hip area). My doc just says I have osteoarthritis and need a hip replacement. But I have documented bone mets in the pelvis and lumbar spine.

Is there another ortho onc you can see to get a second opinion? I don't know if I trust this guy's opinion.

@irishlove Oh, you will hear from me anyway. I am looking forward to the treadmill being back myself. My posts will probably be happier, who knows. I am sorry your recipe was so salty, never tastes good because of that. I do find that dry seasoning is much higher in sodium so when I want extra flavour, I tend to use liquid stuff like salad dressing, sour cream and flavoured mayo, I measure it as well. My BP can generally be low but get higher when at hospital appointments. Only thing is that when I do not have enough sodium, the muscle cramping in my body sucks the big one so have to stay close to what is recommended.

Good early morning ladies. @chicagoan Well that's gotta be frustrating as all hello. Stress takes such a darn toll, too. I'm not sure what qualifies as true progression, do they need more than one site to consider it such? I don't know. Time for another opinion? I do know that the radiologist report some of the "things" they see that half the time the MO doesn't. I just don't have a lot of faith in findings. Kinda take them with a grain of salt. However, I see how you wanted to move forward with everything and get back on the road again, so to speak. I'm sorry for this mixed news, fear and just plain unfairness.

@mara51506 I thoroughly enjoy your sharing daily rituals. Guess we won't hear from you as much if you finally receive your treadmill. lol. Just kidding. Actually make sure not to over do it. That "bowl" sounded so good. I see that different types of bowls are very popular at restaurants. My DD bought the "fixins" for a gourmet chicken noodle soup. I pulled the chicken off a rotisserie chicken and followed directions. DH and I ate two tablespoons and it tasted like we ate a shaker full of salt. I tried to tone it down with chicken broth that was low sodium, to no avail. Gee bet the armadillo, raccoons and other critters enjoyed it. DH threw it over the fence into the woods. What a waste of money.. We love Dale's seasoning and found it in a reduced sodium receipe bottle. It's great in veggie beef soup, steaks, etc.

@???? Gee, there goes my brain again. I don't want to lose this post so I just wanted to wish you the best on scans today. In your pocket!

Today I noticed some improvement from the injection. Maybe I need a few days for it to really kick in. I'll take it, happily. The headache is gone and my vision is not quite as blurry. Like others have shared, I don't work just want to read a good book, garden and and be as independent as possible.

Saying good night and in everyone's pockets for all your needs.

Laurel