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Hi friends- the situation over here goes on and on. My SIL has a tracheostomy on Friday and has tubes out of every which way and still in ICU. I saw her both yesterday and today and heard she was good this morning when my sister was visiting, but she honestly looks so gravely ill to me still. That being said, I know recovery is never linear and days and hours in a critical situation can be a total roller coaster. She is getting a pacemaker in the morning and still a hope to get out on the air ambulance this week but not sure when.
Some good things to share too and always reminded that no matter what is going on, there is always something to be grateful for. I saw my eye doctor Friday for my last check up on the surgery eye and was told everything had healed beautifully. We started the process on Friday to get my right eye surgery process going and confirmed for the first surgery of the day on 11/27.
I also FINALLY got my Prolia shot on Friday at the MO's office, and a bit achy today but nothing too bad. The better news though is that I got my annual physical blood work done this morning and results already posted on line this afternoon on the patient portal. My blood work is the best it has been in years with lipid panel, kidney function, blood sugars, Vitamin D, etc. I had her run my thyroid tests again and everything in range. I know the AIs really messed with a bunch of things and attribute the improvement to being off them for a good 18 months now.
And I went back in to the pool today and going to resume my weekly swimming. They told me two weeks with no swimming but gave it longer and really wanted to be sure the eye was healed as puplic pools are germy places.
I am reading your posts but just can't get my head around everything else right now. Lubs you all as Cami would say.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey day! So not a fan of getting up in the dark, and boy is it dark this ayem. Not sure why, other than sunrise isn't for almost another hour. I may need to set up a second lamp with a timer to make it even brighter in the bedroom in the ayems! Sadie says "Hi" and Thank You for keeping the belly rub account full!
Librarian--glad you didn't get the wind, no one needs that hassle. I hear you about the dust bunnies and spiderwebs, too. It is getting to be time to do the wardrobe swap over.
Muddling--Hugs. So sorry to hear you've been through a bad time, glad you are finding come comfort with Hospice. What are we drinking today?
Morning, Misty, Super
Janky--nothing like garden fresh tomatoes!
Jazzy--that they are even considering moving your SIL is a good sign. I hope the pacemaker helps stabilize things for her. Also glad to hear your eye is healed up and the other eye surgery is in process. Very glad to hear about the good lab work! I think the AI s do a real job on the body as well. Hugs.
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Mornin Ladies,
Muddling my heart is hurting for what ur going thru. /sending prayers and hugs everyday. Drs. aren't infallible, I've seen this myself and Hospice will treat u well if they're anything like Kim,
Sending this with love and care,
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Had a few shots hours before and now I am exhausted after puking the following hours. I guess I am pretty fine now and waiting to go off to sleep but I promise I am gonna stay away from booze for a few months now :-(
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Oh Jeez Jazzy another huge thing going on, I'm so glad ur with ur sister now, She really needs u. I'm glad u pooped in to let us know what's going on too. I saw u swimming and good for u, u enjoy that so much and it's time to get time in on that.
Kim ur a little quiet for u, but u must be tired too. I wonder if u'll ever retired, I just can't imagine u leaving ur life of nursing.
What did I miss about Lori, how come it's so long???
Chit my phone already started so I have to get set up. And hoping I get company this morning.
LUBS U ALL
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Aloha🤙
It is 1:52 AM, is that too early in the AM for a shot?
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Muddling - sending much ❤️ ❤️❤️
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Hi girls. I'm sitting in hotel room, catching plane home in the morning. 3.5 hour flight, get our car and then 4 hours home. My MO said that because I wasn't having any symptoms, he said we will continue with Xeloda and see what my nuclear bone scan shows late November and decide from there.Cami, I don't feel bad at all....NOTHING. I feel about as normal as any normal person...lol. Glad to hear that Les and Marty are doing well. You and your disappearing posts. My thought is, that with your long nails, you are hitting 2 keys at the same time that causes them to delete. Just a thought.
Oh Jazzy, what a week for you. I'm only at Oct 14th with your sister moving in. I'm sure you did just fine with showing your nephew a good time, just like back in the day.
Janky, it's all the elevated TM's. I had CT scan in July, all clear. I'll bet the turky was yummy. I love turkey and homemade dressing, but hubby does not.
Sandy, those are some expensive drinks, wowsa! When is Bob's birthday?
NM, you are busy with work and teaching. And sweet sweet Sadie, ya know, she is one of us!
Misty, glad you got the new bedroom.
Thank you everyone for your good wishes and prayers. I always end up in that dang wabbit hole, but pull myself out in just a couple of days. It's just so disheartening when the TM's go up SOOOOO MUCH and I feel fine! What gives? Guess I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. Well, I still have 2 pages to read, and most likely won't have time tomorrow. Will try and ketchup Wednesday morning. Hope all is well with everyone and sorry to not mention everyone!
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Muddling, so sad to hear that it's time for hospice--but only you can know when the time is right. Focus on enjoyment of life's pleasures--comfortably making the most of the rest of your days (and may they be pleasant and as long as possible). We will all vicariously drink with you.
Konmari-ing my wardrobe is proceeding apace. To my chagrin, after ordering a size 2 red tank from Chico's last night, found one I bought in 2012 and never wore, tags still on. (If the new one is a brighter red, I'll keep it, otherwise take or send it back. Sending it back is safer: if I take it back to Chico's I might buy something, or be tempted by the food court across the hall). I discovered I have 3 Holy Clothing long purple dresses--2 of 'em size 2X. My sister, whom they'll now fit, loves purple but not all of the "goddess" styling & embrodery. (I bought them back when I was in a vocal trio with two Pagans, and we coordinated our onstage couture). Next target: my panty drawer. Yeah, you're next, size 18/20 briefs!
Found a thickened lump-like area Thurs. night in the general area of the post-lumpectomy mammary seroma I had from roughly Dec. 2015 through June 2019. At my MO appt last month she did a breast exam and said everything was great (but to keep up the weight loss so that my lipid panel will normalize--it can go crazy the first couple of months on keto or near-keto). Mammo in June was normal/benign. All my data indicated a low 15-yr-recurrence risk, so finding a possible "something" after only 4 yrs is really freaking me out.Portal-messaged my MO to ask her how fast a lump can grow, and whether this is just scar tissue formerly hidden by excess fat. Hadn't heard anything back all weekend, so I figured that if she wasn't worried, neither should I. Then at 11pm she portal-messaged me back, saying "it can be variable" and to see my surgeon. Immediately messaged my surgeon (with whom I have a routine checkup in Dec.), and her NP called back this morning to squeeze me in tomorrow afternoon. The NP says it sounds more like the scar tissue over the seroma, but that my surgeon should palpate it and if necessary do an on-the-spot ultrasound to rule out a tumor or cyst.
Fingers crossed--might need a DOTD tonight, maybe some champagne if it hasn't gone flat. Meanwhile, enjoying a mocha latte: half a can of Stumptown nitro cold brew over ice, 1 tsp. erythritol-sweetened chocolate syrup, top up with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It's 67 outside now, so will take it out onto the deck to sip...because I still can! (Cold front moves through overnight).
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Thanks for the the kind words everyone! I'm doing okay, still doing as much as I can but weaker and limited.
Jazzy, sorry for the challenges you have but grateful to read the good news too.
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question: I have my burial clothes ready. Actually got together last year. ANYWAY...I think I also want to add my academic master's robe and hood. Nothing for on my head. I want your honest opinion here folks. Is that the tackiest idea ever? Or okay? I know I worked two jobs with a young kid while earning it and it means a lot. Cross posted
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Not at all tacky! I can't see leaving it to anyone, and were you to put it up on eBay or Poshmark, only someone in grad school studying your exact subject would bid on it, about as likely as a snowstorm in July. It's definitely something of which to be proud, and people are buried in or with objects meaningful to them &/or symbolic of their lives' passions & accomplishments. Go for it!
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Goldie- glad your doctor gave you some good direction going forward. I won't be able to see you this fall, but think you already know that.
Chi- these scares are awful. I hope you can get some resolution to this, biopsy if needed. They are always very concerned when they see something in the tumor bed. Prayers for fat necrosis or something else benign.
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Mornin' ladies,
Muddlin don't think or a minute that's tacky. U've got to be proud of such achievement and all of ur family has to be too. Let's pray this is long in coming. <<<PRAYERS>>>
Sandy u'd better tell us the minute u know anything. Hoping this all goes quickly so u don't have to hang in the goofy house and it's done with.
Lori it's so good to hear from u, ur missed so so much. I'm happy to hear u feel good and let the Drs. think about it, not u. Ur one tough cookie, I'm cake BTW, like it better. But I stayed with the old saying. I hope u took pics. of anything interesting, like u.
Kim ur not here.
My cousin came over and it was great. I met her GF and seemed very nice and she has another government job. Don't like all these government people in my house, but I let it go this time. She's still so sweet and I miss seeing her as often as I used to.
Dan called last nite an hr. talk. When he has work things going crazy in his mind he usually calls. He doesn't like hurting any of the men but he is their boss and has to make the rules. He hates that, so we just talk it thru and I always hope I help him. But by the time I went to sleep was around 2am meaning my whole day I'll be sleepy and all mixed up. Comes easy to me.
Wishing everyone a good day.
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thanks, Sandy.
Cami, these drinks look.so good! Apricot brandy!
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DOTD: Cremant de Limoux (sparkler from near Bordeaux, made like Champagne, using same grapes). Not to de-stress but to celebrate:
IT WAS JUST MY SEROMA! (Took one exam, two ultrasounds and a spot mammogram to confirm it). Apparently, as it has shrunken from 20cm down to about 5cm., and the fat inside the fluid has continued to "necrose," the scar tissue over it has gotten denser and harder. I didn't feel it before, nor did my MO, because when she examined me last month I was 8 lbs. heavier. My surgeon & the radiologist showed me the films from 2016, 2017, 2018, last June, and now. The shrinkage is pretty dramatic--and the particles of debris have gotten smaller too. My surgeon told me that I won't need to see her or her partners again unless something's wrong; but when I've decided I've lost enough weight she'll refer me to a plastic surgeon to do the left reduction/lift.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day!Classes at work went well if I don't think about the number of people who didn't show up. I'm trying to stay focused on the people who did and how they interacted really well with the info and how well the conversations went. Sadie was not so happy about me going to work early and staying late, but she forgave me after 4 extra belly rubs!
Cammy Cat--I'm just adjusting to getting up in the dark and having more long days than usual so I'm a little tired. Nothing more than that. Taking time for myself this afternoon, going to a play for the first time in a long time, and really looking forward to it! The local Theatre company sells wine along with hot chocolate and cold sodas along with candy and snacks, so I'm going to indulge!
Godisone--oops, sorry to hear that didn't go well for you, hope you have recovered!
Cammy--that Over the Barrell sound GREAT!!!
Jack-Bear--sun's over the yardarm SOMEWHERE, go for the drink!
Goldie--One of the big questions with tumormarkers is what to do when the numbers go up but the person feels fine and there isn't any other sign of anything changing. I can't imagine what it must feel like for you right now.
Chi--isn't it amazing what can be found in the depths of a closet? The first thing I thought of when you mentioned finding the thickened spot was that you've lost enough weight that scar tissue has become more noticeable. I pray that's all it is, but am glad you got a quick appointment to check it out.
Muddling--I say go for the Master's robe and hood. I know how much mine means to me--it's in my closet and I take it out and look at it once in a while to remember that graduation ceremony. It means a lot to you, so do it.I've seen and heard of lots of things that people want buried with them, and it's always helped me learn more about who that person was before I came to know them, and families always reminisce about the events/times that are related to the items or clothes, usually with smiles and pleasure.
Cammy Cat--I'm sure you are abig help to Dan. It's always helpful to have someone to talk things out with!
Ooh, and Iced Toddy, that's different!
Chi--GREAT NEWS!!!!!HOORAY!!!!!
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Chi - whew. So glad you are okay sister ❤️
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Mornin' ladies. Muddling I have no idea what cm. or mi's are for drinks but I adviise u to get this stuff in the house and enjoy. Just do it.
Seroma, now that sounds like a song to me, so it can't be to bad. some of these words almost have a ring to them. And Sand it's true when u loose so much weight there's more things to find in skin problems and u;ve lost a lot. I'm so happy for u, it's not always easy.
Oh Kim I figured u are tired but I know u won't keep this going on and on, u know better. But all the people who did show up are the winners anyway. I wish Sadie was a traveling doggie so we could all share her in person, but I wouldn't give her back...I'm very selfish.
I'm anxious to have Lori and Jazzy back I always miss when someone isn't here for a while, seems empty inside.
Oh Leslie is having a harder time than usual. Marty's family really don't like her but we figured out why. Marty was the go toguy to take care of problems, U know like cleaning gutters, taking the pool down and up mowing the lawns just whatever they needed on weekends. And he slowly stopped just to much going on here and he puts Leslie first. But what she's upset about <me too> is how they treat Joey, They never include him on any cousin things or just one on one things like the others. Even on Holidays he'll get maybe 2 presents while the other cousins get a few more. He doesn't even want to go there anymore and NOW Marty is actually feeling like that. That's terrible. It's worse now cu everything goes on FB and u can see what's going on without them. I know Les can be snarky but Joey isn't YET. And then all these articles she was writing with someone got published even with some kind of press releases and Leslie really wrote most of them and her name wasn't on them. well there were no contracts she just trusted the lady and reading them u can tell it's all Leslie's work so she's steaming over that. But it has taken her mind off of the next couple of operations if nothing else. Ziggy's house for sure.
Lori I think ur right about my nails, they are long. I haven't even put polish on them lately but they must be hitting something I don't know about. Ur so smart. REALLY
I wish everyone a blessed day today.
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Sister and partner will be here another 5-6 days. I am swimming away my sadness and frustration right now.
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ChiSandy! Such good news!!! You deserve to celebrate A LOT!!
Muddlin’- I would definitely wear the robe. A good friend of mine was buried in his jogging clothes as that was his favorite activity. Recently another friend that played music around town had his stool, guitar, and ashtray at the wake. No viewing as he had been cremated. Glad hospice is doing well for you.
Cami - These drinks look great! Sorry about the family problems. People are very selfish and often concerned only about themselves.
Still working on getting the house clean. Will start some Christmas shopping soon. Did read a good book about breast cancer, Radical by Kate Pickert. Goes into the history and development of treatments for breast cancer. Very informative and readable.
Take care everyone
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SUP, you had every right to be scared about the MRI. So happy that it turned out to be nothing. I too try to not panic, but it never works!
Janky, sorry about the new SE's, are you taking something new? What meds are you on?
JCS, sorry you are feeling puny from the chemo. Could you remind me what you are on and for how long you will have to continue.
Oh Mud, how can you sound so positive with that kind of news. My heart goes out to you. Praying for more than 3 months, dr's are not God. Are you in pain? Do you have someone with you? Or at least family close by? Huggles to you.
Jazzy, does your sister's partner have family in CA, is that why the move? Hoping she recovers. How long have they been together? Of course I figured our meet would have to wait. It will happen in good time tho and always something to look forward to.
Sandy, a size 2??? Good for you! Hoping your scare is just that, a scare only. Hoping to read later that all is ok for you. Yes Yes Yes, all is good. I'm sure you are quite relieved!
Cami, no pictures and was a very boring trip. We did take 2 days and drove out to Virginia to visit with DH's Aunt and Uncle. Was nice to have a king bed to sleep in for a night! My MIL is so mangled from her RA and in so much pain, she is 82. Her bathroom was not very clean, so I offered to clean both, she would not let me and said she does, she said she swooshes it! She also mentioned how heavy her vacuum was, so I offered to do that....no. She mentioned wanting some cabbage soup, I offered to make that, again no. I offered to wash the sheets that came off of our bed, you guessed it....no. Talk about being bull headed!
NM, you have been busy lately and good for you for thinking positive about the ones that show up for the class, instead of those that don't. Is it a mandatory class? Enjoy the play and of course belly rubs from me as well for our girl!
Cami, how horrible for someone to take Leslie's work and submit it as their own. And also horrible about Marty's family and how they are treating him and innocent Joey. Poo on them, thier loss!
Today is my son's b-day, he turns 40. I just can't wrap my head about that, as that is really about how old I feel, not 61!!! Wishing everyone a good day. Oh, and welcome to our newbies. I hope you stick around and imbibe with us.
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Swimming indeed Jazzy, you and JCS knocked me in the pewl. Kidding aside, at least the good news is that your SIL will still be there.
JCS, cleaning is over rated, but also what I will be doing!
Meet ya both at the swim up bar!
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Morning all - just a quick 'poop' in today. It is so nice to see lots of positives here, helps keep things in perspective for sure!
chi - great to hear the weight loss is going so well, and yayyyy it's a seroma (does sound like a song)
NM - sounds like long days, Sadie must miss you lots too. Focus on the class participants and not the non shows!
muddling - sending soft hugs and lots of positives your way.
goldie - I take Ibrance 100 (dropped from 125), letrozole and xgeva shots every 3 months. My MO doesn't look at the TMs, just uses the 3 month scans, so hopefully, if you feel good, it is good
That's what I am hoping for for you!jazzy, jcs - glad you're swimming!
Well I am off to Seniors Exercise class - hopefully that helps my energy kick back in! Cheers!
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Ma ma ma ma, my seroma 😁
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