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Re: My Chemotherapy Journey
Thank you Lord. So far so good. Although I can feel nausea might come back, hopefully not. So it took 5 days for nausea to be under control. Hopefully, for good. I felt so sick the past few days that I contemplated taking my nausea meds. Thankfully cannabis pill to the rescue. I hope to not take any pill today. Or ever. LOL.
I also decided to stop using petroleum jelly inside my nose, while it did made my nose moist, I am afraid it might clog the pores on the inside and painful inside pimple on the nose is not fun.
Once my nasal saline gel is empty I most likely will buy a saline spray to keep my nose moist.
Re: Super scared and depressed
Loveislove,
I am sorry for what you are going through. I just finished surgery for my 2nd breast cancer, IDC stage 1, (1st one was 15 years ago) I sure remember the anxiety. And I also tend to do too much googling and get too far ahead, and too much IN my head. The medical field is so advanced these days and they have so many excellent treatments, you have so far to go before you need to have such big worries. It might be helpful to take some walks, get some exercise and begin a mantra about trusting your providers who have many many tools, much training, and deal with these things all day, every day. You can take it one day, or one hour at a time. Take a deep breath, we will get through it together.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Jackie, congrats!! Lil Red will brighten your days.
Puffin, great pictures. Good to see you’re all set up with the help of your friend.
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.