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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
We just went over and picked up Lil' Red. So far the name is sticking. Lil' Red is a bit confused. He has met several of the cats already. A couple seem a bit enamored ,but a couple are also a bit standoffish. He is being a tiny bit whiney, but I think it is mainly confusion over many un-familiar smells and litter mates that don't smell right either. At most points he seems content in my lap. So, it may be something of a rough night.
I did find that Aly is fine with me bringing him back over on Thurs. to spend time with whatever litter mates may be left. Also, mommy and daddy and auntie of Lif' Red will be there. I just felt better doing that as trying to have friends and family with their own animals which seemed like it might arouse a lot of stress that might be avoided if Aly was willing to let Lil Red come to her house for a play afternoon. Hoping we won't have to start all over with getting adjusted to "home" but I sure like the idea better that Lil 'Red be somewhere where he is definitely accepted and where no one should be un-duly stressed.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
puffin, you look great and your chair is going to provide you comfort and safety! I love the pictures! Awesome picture of you and your friend! Beautiful smiles!
Harley, the Rockin’ Rib Fest sounds like so much fun! The pool sounds refreshing and cool in all this heat!
Cindy, no way would I ever go on that kind of ride! You are not only brave, but you are a “Great” aunt!🤗
Illinois, I hear you about setting up your home prior to getting Lil’ Red. We did the same with Kelce. We were glad to have time to buy a new crate, dishes, food, treats, toys, beds for her prior to getting her. Kelce is still a work in progress but very lovable!
Hope everyone has a good day. We’re watching the Phillies from the comfort of our air conditioned home, vs. a VERY hot ballpark!
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning on this beautiful morning. It is already 81 though so seems like we are going to be a mite toasty.
Cindy, isn't that the way a lot of things get done. Nice to get a 'chore' out of the way, if quite un-expectedly. Now you will no longer 'spot' bugs in the kitchen either. Two for the price of one is always great.
Usual today plus picking up Lil Red. So a red-letter day I guess you could say.
Not to get in the wrong vein, but sadly there were gun incidents at a rally last evening. Can we hope something good can come now. Too many people are lost this way.
Everyone is anxious here wondering just when we will get our puppy. We just want everything ready first. We got a small crate last night for him and got that ready. We gave away our smallest crates long ago once the only other puppies we had got bigger. This crate is only big enough for a 20 pounder so I think will be a little more comfortable for now.
Puffin loved the pictures and the new chair looks quite comfy and I'm so happy you have it now and have a way to get up comfortably and safely. I thank your friend (s) for all the help they have been to you. What would we do w/o good friends and family happy to help us in life and to share burdens when they come - for any of us.
Harley, Taco, Betrayal, Cindy, MM, Sandy, Petite, Keywest, and all who post here. Hoping all are well and going to have a great day.
Re: how about drinking?
Mommy, sorry for the loss of your friend. Good luck with your move
Carole, happy anniversary
Sandy - glad to see you posting
Kim - just re-affirms you made the right choice leaving
We arrived Friday afternoon and our daughter met us at the airport as she was spending Shabbat with us. She had picked up prepared food and had all her stuff. The rental car was packed!!! Today we will just chill and do some food shopping. Tuesday and Thursday we have two volunteer events. Thursday is going south and ending the day on a military base make a BBQ for soldiers. Next Sunday we are doing another BBQ. Tuesday is going to a microgreens farm and helping. Today and tomorrow, we will try to get some more volunteer events to participant in again. Some are only planned a week in advance.
Hot here, but not as hot as Denver who broke a record at 102!!
Stay safe everyone.
Re: Preventative Mastectomy
Hi mermaid,
I am a week and a half out from my PBMX (actually had it the same day you posted this). I’m mutation negative but have a strong family history (mother & grandmother pre-menopausal BC, maternal aunt post-menopausal). It took me many years to come to this decision, but what ultimately brought me here was two things: losing my aunt to a recurrence of her stage 1, “caught it early” cancer that we all thought was history; and then having a lump scare a few months later where I spent two weeks absolutely terrified that I had missed my window to remove this tissue from my body before it tried to kill me. After those two events, plus reading here about all the people whose cancers were missed by imaging or grew rapidly in between imaging appointments, I decided that the heightened screening I had been doing felt too passive, and I needed to be proactive. My doctor had recommended a five year course of tamoxifen for me (I’m 42), but knowing that many people struggle with the side effects of that drug, I decided I would rather go through the surgical route and be uncomfortable for a few months than potentially spend 5+ years feeling bad.
So far, I feel really good about the decision. I chose to do immediate reconstruction with over the muscle tissue expanders which will be swapped for silicone implants once I reach the right size. The surgery went smoothly, and my pain levels have been easily controlled and minimal. My mobility has been quite good so far, I think largely because my pectoral muscles weren’t cut and also because I had no node surgery. After the first few days it’s settled into a combination of tightness/mild soreness that’s unpleasant but tolerable. I’m taking it one day at a time, doing my PT exercises, and reminding myself to be patient and have faith that things will continue improving with time. And most importantly, when my surgeon called to tell me that the pathology report from surgery was clear, the relief I felt was like a physical weight leaving my body. Of course my risk will never be zero, but knowing that I’ve done everything I could to protect myself from this disease that laid waste to my family is incredibly reassuring.
Best of luck with your decisikn