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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Apparently, both posting about the same time. Carole, glad you were able to get some satisfactory help with the sob problem Dh had. Sounds like it is all going to work out. You are right to feel concern over the blood thinners and hopefully the appt. for follow-up will clarify expectations and possible remedies for having to have two blood thinners. Good for all non-smokers (of which I am one) to have quit. A few years ago tobacco of all types while not good, did not carry all the dangerous chemicals and addictive additive agents that are present now. My kids still smoke (daughter and sil) and while I don't say too much to them it always bothers me. Especially when they don't feel well. They realize they shouldn't, but addictions are difficult and when they are your commitment has to be even stronger. Sadly for all here (they are the only smokers and it is not allowed in the house) they are not ready as yet.
Wishing you and Dh well, Carole. Again, so happy you took care of the issue quickly. We have a small town hosp. here that has always done fairly amazing for me. Glad you had a really positive experience.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Jackie - glad your DD was ok. That could have had a tragic outcome. Smart thinking to stay home and away from flooded roads today. I hope tonight is a quieter night for you.
Puffin - in home care sounds like a great idea. I, too, think staying in your own home is a good idea. Hopefully a home health aide is a possibility as well.
Betrayal - I’m surprised your DB only lost 4 pounds. The heat and humidity in our area (Chicago) has been awful. My outdoor activities are limited to floating in the pool. DH is continuing to take his every other day 3 mile walk or 8 mile bike ride by going out early in the morning. Alternate days he goes to the gym. I really wish he would skip the outside workouts until the weather cools off. I worry about him in the heat.
Minus - glad to hear your power is finally restored. The week without power sounds like torture.
Carole - if you could send cool weather my way it would be greatly appreciated. 😀
No storms tonight after three consecutive nights of thunderstorms. Last night the sirens were going off so we decamped to the basement for about an hour while watching the weather reports. We were lucky that we avoided the tornadoes and any wind damage. Those south of us weren’t so fortunate. I was very concerned that the storm would hit Chicago about the time DS got off of work and he uses public transit. An EF-1 tornado hit Chicago about seven miles south of his apartment and even closer to his job. Fortunately he was home when the storm hit. About the only good thing from the rain is that my grass is a lovely shade of green.
Take care everyone!
harley07
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Carole, It’s good your DH went to the ER when he did. Hope the Eliquis does it’s job.
Minus, When it’s German week at Aldi they sell tinned herring fillets in three sauces: mango chutney, pineapple curry and tomato. I always stock up. After the week you had you deserve to relax.
Wally, Enjoy the first day of fishing season if you get to go.
m0mmy, It’s so annoying when prescription insurance changes its formulary. My pulmonologist tried to keep me on my inhaler but was told to try the replacement even though he knew I would have a reaction. I ended up in the ER so I got an exception. My doctor said that at least it wasn’t the ICU as had happened to other patients.
Dinner tonight was skillet sour cream and onion chicken. It was good, probably because it has sherry in it.
maggie15
Re: CT and Lung Nodules
Hi Marge, Good to hear from you. Two months is a long wait but when things are not a priority they get put off. I don’t blame you for wanting to know if the left nodules are gone.
maggie15
Re: CT and Lung Nodules
bookworm, I’m sorry to hear it’s stage IV. I hope the PET scan confirms it’s only that node.
cindyny
Re: Any stage IV surviving 5+ years ?
Stage IV since 2015. Just stopping by to add myself, still, as one of those who is 5+.
Done many treatments, but just started Enhertu this week. At 47, I am still working and doing my best to walk 4 miles a day.
Hugs!
mikainsb
Re: Middle Aged Memories
My favourite car was an 1981 Honda Civic station wagon (Hondamatic?) It had no clutch but you changed gears and it had a choke. It went everywhere, was a sure footed as a mountain goat and carried everything, including a full sized clothes washing machine in its box!! I got it second hand in the late 1990's. Mechanics loved it. You didn't need a computer to fix anything. When it was on its last legs my mechanic tried EVERY place he could think of to get a replacement part. He was sad. I was sad. Now I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra - and it seems to be working just fine. But I don't love it like I loved my Honda.
Sometimes getting lost can be a blessing. I have discovered places and things I never would have had I had a GPS.
I tried straightening my bangs with Dippity-Doo and tape. It didn't work. I have a cowlick that cannot be controlled. In the mid-60's I wanted that "flip" with just the ends turned up and a small teased crown. My hair just won't be teased. It knotted and lay down like a cringing cur.
Even before my hair got even thinner (thank cancer drugs) , even when it as long - it was pretty much wash and go. By the time I got dressed it was mostly dry. I was happy with its parted in the middle,just to the shoulders, still looking like a flower child hairdo even when I was 50. When I see photos of friends and relatives with their frizzy bangs, poofy dos; huge padded shoulders sitting with me I am the only person NOT embarrassed by my hair looking at the photos now.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara, glad your MRI appt went well, and no problems with transport.
Cookie, I'm imagining the smell of wet dog in the summer, which is a smell I love. (Wet dog in the winter, not so much, lol)
Irish, oh my goodness, I'm so hoping you are feeling better. And Booty, please come home!
Sunshine, I hear you about feeling tired of this. It's exhausting. Really hoping your MO appt gives you good options.
I've gone ahead and arranged to have the upstairs of my house, where I do most of my living, repainted. It will require packing up all my books and taking all my artwork off the walls, but I will have help moving/lifting! I'll actually just be directing the helpers, so I can stand around giving instructions and sipping tea like a rich lady, lolol. I'm looking forward to fresh clean blank slate walls that I can start over with.
sf-cakes