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Oh I'm still up.
I didn't even realize what a painful surgery this was going to be for Illi and I feel so bad for her. It's bad enough to just have this but then with all the pain , I'm so sorry My prayers are still and will continue to be sent to you.
Gee Sandy we like food too u know, I like to hear the whole menu. Now it sounds like a Bohemian restaurant which, has really good food when u know what to order. There was one in Villa Park a few yrs. back which was pretty good and when it closed there has been nothing else around like that.. I remember the rye bread and butter was great just eating that. It's funny cuz that restaurant was always crowded anytime and any day, but noone has tried to do this again.
OMG it's morning and I fell asleep writing this.
Mary I think there are different kinds of arthritis, did she tell u what u had, poop in Kim and explain the different kinds. And what is the most painful.
Oh I'm so mixed up, Bob my number 1 man on the job is in the hospital cuz of BP, which he know NOTHING about, so I did tell him this is one thing I know about so I'm making it up to me to be his outside medic. but more is happening too. So they are running tests. This is the first time he's been in a hospital, he's in his mid 50's, I can't even imagine that. I guess that's why I was up so late I was worried about him. Then the Xanax had me crashed. I don't even know if I'm repeating myself.
Oh Lori I did have some garlic bread yesterday, but that's all, I just don't feel like eating and most things have a funny taste to me, except sweets. Lori it's so strange cuz when I went I really thought I had gained about 10 lbs from last time. So I figured that would put all this to rest. But when it was 20 lost I didn't know why cu I felt like I was eating more. So the can of worms was opened again for my Dr. not for me but for her, that's not why I'm not worried at all.Let her worry. OK another hr has passed, my sister on the phone.
I'd better stop now and get caught up.
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Ill- thank you for checking in here with us to let us know how you are doing. I am glad to hear things are progressing, and totally understand the frustration with things not happening fast enough. It sounds like you are able to move and possibly getting more nourishment. I am so glad to hear from you friend. Staying your pocket for the time being as you continue to recover.
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Yesterdays DOTD with vodka from Japan
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illimae - chiming in with healing thoughts and gentle hugs for you.
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Mary aka "granny", how frustating to not get a good reading and now yet another scan. Of course praying it's just arthritis. With this happening right before a trip that you are really looking forward to, if it were me, I wouldn't want to know results until I got back. Try and just concentrate on your trip to FL. I used to bowl for many years, back in the day. Michigan is March 4-12.
NM, you are sure having a time of it with the garage. As for the cig buts, maybe you could put a can out there and ask them to deposit them in the can. The bowling league sounds fun. Funny typos, took me a minute to figure out granny, and then cami seeing her "dog"
Jazzy, all things moving in the right direction for you. Blinds early, new job op on the forefront and a self gift for paying off the house! DD is in the VI, no mention of the earthquakes and she will be back in MI in Sept and I will go then as well. I have a similar player like the link you posted. CD/radio. The full link didn't work, but I was able to figure it out. https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.E299738.html?
BabyGirl, continued prayers for you girl, that is a lot to go through. Hoping your throat heals quickly and you can get to some good food and cocktails! How did things end up for your Laughlin trip?
Cami, wishing all the best to cousin Bob, you are a good dog....I mean doc, lol. My husband hadn't been in a hospital for anything until he was in his 50's and that was just for carpul tunnel surgery, other than for tests, that is the only time. Never broke anything, never had any other surgeries. You say your eating hasn't changed but all you had was a piece of bread all day...I call that a HUGE change girlfriend.
Cleaned my upright freezer yesterday, wish we would have gotten one that did not need defrosting. But it give me the chance to organize things in there, as after awhile you just throw things in there! You all remember my "struggling" neighbor, well a month or so ago I loaned her one of our coolers as she didn't have a fridge. Well DH wanted it back to use to go to Laughlin, we have 4 or 5 other ones, but he says "I want that one". So I had to retrieve it from her. He loads it up with all kinds of drinks and it's quite heavy. We get to Laughlin, all the handicap spots are taken so we have to park a ways away. Well he has to carry this heavy cooler, and he's huffin and a puffin. Do I feel sorry for him....nope. Why? Cuz he didn't want her to have that cooler and wait for it....we have one about the same size that has a handle and wheels on it!
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I'm home! Surgery went well and my head seems quite good, unfortunately, there's still this confusion going on with my esophagus and vocal cords. I can take small sips if tilting to the left and most of the liquid goes down right but some gets stuck causing me to choke and cough, then air comes up too. It's beyond irritating and I'm still horse as hell, everything sounds like a screaming whisper until I lose my breathe halfway through my sentence. Anyway, I'm happy to be home. Thanks for all the good vibes 😁
Goldie, I submitted the doctors note for the trip, nothing yet but I suspect they’ll do the write thing and issue a refund.
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Ill- so good to hear you are home from the hospital. Better rest to be had and hoping the problems with swallowing improve. I pray every day will help you to feel a bit more back to normal.
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In honor of the Grammy's last night.....
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Good Afternoon ladies,
Jeez these mornings are flying by.
Illi it's so nice to read you, Wow this throat thing sounds awful, isn't that from the anesthesia stuff. IDK I'm just guessing. Hope it leaves u soon and u can get back to eating and of course drinking and all ur adventures.
Jazzy ur really getting things done and on top of it finding work and not leaving ur house to find it. U really do a lot in a short period of time, ur good Jazzy really good, well I think so..
Lori hahaha about the cooler, why are men so stubborn about silly things. But if u had one with wheels at home I don't get it. And of course the cat on the ice is to funny.
Jazzy like the grammy list, but I missed it, IDK why. well I did have some company yesterday so I gues my mind needs constant attention.
Bob is still in the hospital, this doesn't sound good to me cuz they kick u out as soon as possible. More tests. Oy Vey.
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Hi girls, hope you're all having a nice evening.
Ill, so good to hear that you are home, so sorry about your throat, I know how much I hate having a regular little sore throat so I can only imagine what yours must feel like, hope it's getting better all the time and your esophagus and vocal chords soon remember their rolls.
Lori, I climb the walls with the waiting and not knowing, just want the facts so I know what I'm dealing with but we are all different. Had my MRI today should have the answers tomorrow. I picked up the bone scan report and it pretty much says I have arthritis everywhere, Thoracic spine needs to be ruled out for mets so fingers crossed. The MRI included my head so I had this thing across my face and I'm super claustrophobic so it took a lot of mind over matter for me. Can't wait to get together in March! Love the cat and fish...
Cami, I should know more about the arthritis tomorrow, and I m having a dexiscan next month so we'll get it figured out then.
Jazz, Hope the new job lead works our, it sounds perfect, working from home! Best of luck! So nice when you have a day where everything just seems to go right.
Sandy, sounds like your birthday was really nice.
NM,hopefully by thee next time we hear from you garage door will be fixed and electrical all better too.
Well, wish me luck, I'll jump on for sure tomorrow and update you all on results.... fingers crossed!
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BabyGirl, like everyone else, I hope your throught heals quickly. You say you submitted doctors note and was hoping for a refund, but I thought you won the trip?
Cami, I think DH just wanted me to get the cooler back, I dunno. Hopefully they get things figured out with Bob.
Mary, praying for good results today!
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Hi everyone, well my MO called me today and the MRI showed I do have mets in my back. A small area in the top of the thoracic spine which is right where I was feeling the discomfort. So I'm still going to FL on Thursday and then the following Friday they will do a biopsy and from there a CT scan to rule out any organ involvement. So that's that, I'll deal with it as it comes. DH on the road today with a distributor, on his way to another account and just called to ask if I'd heard anything and I told him the MO won't be calling me till the end of the day. I'd like to wait till he's home, he's in Indiana right now and has a long drive yet. Guess I'll tell my son and DIL when I get back, I'd rather do it in person and my brothers will have to wait till after that. I know I have plenty of time and there are lots of treatments but I'm just working on digesting it now. My goal now is to out live my MIL!!!!! That's just meant as a joke! but not really, I told my husband years ago that if she outlives me I'll really be pissed! She's 91 and can think only of the negative for those of you that don't remember me talking about her, if you say it's a beautiful day her answer would be..but it's gonna rain tomorrow. My SIL used to say she'd live forever because her 2 dead husbands in heaven are lobbying against her coming, now that my SIL is there with them she may just live forever! Anyway, enough of my rambling, I know I was gone for quite a long time but thanks for being her for me now...love you girls!!
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Afternoon ladies,
Genny like many we drop off for a while but coming back here is the easiest thing to do. Of course everyone here will help u in any way we can. I'm so sorry about the results of this test But I sure give u credit for waiting to tll until u can tell them in person, the best way, I think.Prayers for u genny there are so many things that can be done now and that will be prayed for. <<<HUGS>>>
Lori I'm waiting for you to go to MI, I think it will be so good for you. Hoping the weather is decent at least, but u know how this weather is, everyday is a surprise. Ur DH is a hoot. Now when u go to MI will u see ur son, is he still there. U don't really mention him much.So tell us who u will be with.
Am I missing posts or something, it seems like again it's quiet and I don't get it.
Illi how are u doing??? Usually every 24 hrs there's an improvement and I pray it's going that way for you.
Bob. is still in the hospital, I don't know what's going on, I really don't think he knows either. Altho u all know I'm not a medically knowledged person, my specialties are mental illness and B/P and throw in UTI's with some limits. So u gals know I ask questions that are overboard about these subjects but I don't blame them cuz all they know is my knowledge of my job, which is close to nil. I don't like how long he's been in there, for sure.
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Goldie, the trip was a complimentary charter but fine print was $400 if cancelled. Seemed low risk at the time since I had every intention of going.
Cami, doing ok, head feels fine but the airway not completely closing when trying to drink is a persistent problem, they say it takes time but it’s so slow and I am not getting nutrients I need. Been drinking about 1 cup of food and 1 cup of water per day, choking it down sip by sip. The right side of my throat is weaker, so I must turn left to swallow.
It sucks.
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Hi friends- hope the week is going well for everyone. I am a girl on the go again this week and heard today I am getting an interview for the work I put in for last week next Monday! Whoot!
Made my apt for the blinds installation for next Monday so now that needs to change. Working to find the right color wood filler product for my windows as I am going to take down the brackets down and repair the holes in the wood windows before the new blinds get installed. I have used wood repair products before but there are like a thousand of them and was back at Lowes today trying to find the right product and color. Today I found it at the other Lowes but the color I needed was out. But he checked and other stores have it, so I will go to a different store and then get this done over the weekend. And now I am getting some new paints to touch up areas in the rooms that need it. I really like hardware and home improvement stores and do see myself working at one some day in the future, lol. My local Ace hardware store seems to have all 65 and over employees that work part time and think I can fit in nicely there some day.....
Genny- I am sorry to hear about the bone mets, and saying prayers for no organ involvement sister. I was looking back at your footnotes and know this also means a progression for you. Hugs sister. And I know I have shared this before here, but the Prolia shots some of us take her for bone health (drug name is denusaub) are also used for bone mets. I think others here will be able to tell you more about what types of things they are taking for bone mets too. Maybe some threads here to talk to some of the ladies on what helped them. Thank god for BCO and all the the good info here.......
Your comments about your MIL are not unlike a few people in my family. I personally feel that people with negative energy (also mean people) tend to last longer than the rest. Maybe they have yet to learn what they need to in this life time? I have to limit my time around the negative nellies of life myself. Not you ladies though, you are my ray of sunshine.....
Cami- I cannot remember who Bob is but I am sorry he is in house and they are trying to figure things out for him. So many test to rule out things, until they get to the bottom of this. Just know he is in the right place and hope they get thing figured out soon. Your cat pics still crack me up.
Ill- hope you are continuing to feel better and the swallowing has improved?
Goldie- I just saw there was a pretty big earthquake in the Carribean (over towards Cuba) today and thinking about your DD in the VI. I hope she is okay and no damage on her island. It sounds like the western Carribean and along the coast of Central America is where they are most worried (tsunamis).
Okay friends, will be back again soon and continue on my friends!
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Illimae - SO great to see your post about recovering but sorry about the swallowing. Slowly is annoying to say the least.
If these drinking gals don't mind, I'll post to you here instead of the Stage IV thread.
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Mary, so sorry about the T-spine mets. Putting you in my Mi Sheberach list at temple this Fri. (prayer for healing), specifically that there's no organ involvement and that targeted radiation can nip it in the bud. What Jazzy mentioned--denosumab is the name of the shot--comes in two strengths & frequencies: Prolia, given semiannually for prevention/treatment of osteopenia/osteoporosis; and Xgeva, a bit stronger & given several times a year for bone mets, to prevent progression by strengthening the surrounding bone matrix.
Ilona, glad to hear you're home from your ordeal--you, too, are on my prayer list. And glad your docs believe they got it all! Intubation is one of those "gifts that keeps on giving"--monster laryngitis, swallowing difficulties, etc. It will get better--and when it does, have a big outrageous tropical "umbrella" drink for us!
Lori, please give me a heads-up if you plan to be in this area to visit Cami. I live only about 45 min. NE of her. Cami, I have a fridge full of goodies I'm not supposed to eat (lots of candy--both regular and, uh, "enhanced"), so I wish I could send 'em through the ether to you to pique your appetite.
Jazzy, love the Grammy "destination/transportation" meme. (It left out "New Orleans: Walking;" "London: Down To;" "Beaufort Sea: Northwest Passage;" "Up, Up & Away: My Beautiful Balloon;" "Marrakech: Express;" "The Desert: on a Horse With No Name;" "Annandale: The Wolverine;" "Harlem: 'A' Train.")*. I seem to recall a similar one about "acceptable blues beverages."
*Bonus points if you can name the artists. The last one is super-easy, Jazzy (I'd be shocked if you missed it).
We dodged a major weather bullet this past weekend: the snowstorm that hit the north & west 'burbs missed the north lakefront completely. A few slick spots from freezing mist that were gone by the time rush hour got under way. Sunday Bob got his every-3-months haircut down on the Mag Mile, and we walked to Gibson's/Hugo's Frog Bar for dinner. My DOTD was a flute of Veuve Clicquot, which I nursed through my entire meal (we shared the Stone Crab Claw That Ate Miami as an app, I had miso-glazed sea bass and Bob a bone-in ribeye for our entrees. I got two more meals out of the leftover steak & sides). Tonight, to celebrate Bob's finishing his Epic training & certification, we'll have either Graham Beck Brut Rosé (S. Africa) or Mumm Napa Brut Reserve--whichever I can pop open first.
Speaking of temple, I went last Fri. night to do my birthday "aliyah" (honor), which turned out to be getting to sing the Torah blessings before & after. And then the cantor & rabbi led the congregation in singing "Happy Birthday" in Hebrew...with hand gestures. (No, not the ones you're thinking of, Cami). But it came at a price: I had to rejoin the choir. Rehearsal was tonight: I am one of three women (the other two are altos), and there are three men (all baritones). Best we can do is two-part harmony (though the music director is mulling over letting me throw in a soprano harmony or descant here & there). We are performing the closing hymn this Fri. at a special music service led by a visiting concert cantor.
Still reeling over the death of Kobe Bryant and his lovely and talented daughter.
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Cami, my son is in NC. I will see both of my kids in September. I hope they can get Bob straightend out. What has Joey been up to?
BG, I sure hope they don't charge you that $400. That sure is horrible about your throat, I hope it resolves soon. Can you get some kind of energy drink to get some protien in you?
Jazzy on the go. I'm sure the interview will go fine and you will get the job. LOL at working at the Ace Hardware. No mention of a hurricane from my DD.
Waving hi to MinusTwo.
Sandy, not likely I'll get over that way, but then again, you never know!
Mary, I get the Xgeva shot monthly.
NM, you must be having a time of it!
I don't want anyone to think I'm being uncaring, Mary and I spoke on the phone yesterday.
Ingredients
2 shots of gin
Juice from one whole lime
Soda water
Simple syrup
Lavender
Directions
Infuse 1 shot of gin with 1 Tbsp. of cooking lavender for two to three hours. Strain the lavender from the infusion and mix with one non-infused shot of gin. Add lime juice, a splash of simple syrup, and a splash of soda water. Before putting drink in the class, coat rim with simple syrup and dip in pile of lavender. Stir with closest available cat toy and enjoy!
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Good morning ladies, I have to work today so I'm gonna keep this short. Thank you so much for your warm wishes, Knowing for me is better than the wondering. Hopefully it's contained to my spine, my gut says it is since I just had CBC and CMP and all were fine. Told my DH last night when he was about a half hour from home, he called to ask if I had heard so I told him, plus it gave him a little time to digest it. I was surprised to find out that he did not know it wasn't "curable". I guess we all gain so much knowledge about this that we assume that others know what it means. Anyway, I feel much better today and suspect I'll get through the day without Xanax. I called the MO yesterday and told her mine were 5 years old so I got a brand new bottle of 30... Well 29 now. Lori thanks for being there when I got the news, you were the first one I called. And Cami, thanks for welcoming me back to the group again... Got to run, ladies hairdos are calling! Love you all, tomorrow sunny skies and warm temperatures! Yay!
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i feel the same way
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Genny - we are here for you ❤️
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Lost my post. GRRRRRR
Illi I'm so sorry what ur going thru just having a regular sore throat is bad but u have a horrible reaction. If u have Popsicles can that freeze it a little. more prayers an <<<HUGS>>>
Jazzy already u have an interview, I thought u were going to slow down a little, well I don't think u can so u'll do the right thing.
Kale welcome, join in and share. These ladies are incredible, they know so much and are so caring.
And Lori where did u get the idea u weren't caring. U are always on top of things with all of us an I do understan it's just to much to come down here from MI but u are always welcome with a room too.
OK Sandy I like ur picks for a drink, sounds good to me. Oh yea u'll bring all the fattening things over for me like I need them. Honestly I've lost over 100 lbs, I don't feel it or look like it to me. Well my clothes don't fit but there is so much skin all over. My elastic doesn''t work anymore. I remember when I had Jodie and gained a ton and after I lost 80 lbs. but all my skin was fine. With Leslie I knew better and gained 20 lbs and I weighed less than when I started so I had no problem. So still no sleeveless for me. Not anymore. I can exercise to a point but not enough. Im not complaining really. LOL
OK why don't I know where Kim is, am I the only one.
Genny <Mary> Im glad ur back but not for this reason for sure. Prayers also for you.
Well it's my shower day today and my phone has been busy early morning, but I had to poop in.
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Good morning friends- I was up and out early to the dealer to get my other car in for an oil change/leak. Got the skinny on that and they have to order something and will have her back by early next week. Price is never cheap on this car, but also not as bad I was thinking. I am always prepared for the worst and pleasantly surprised if the number they give me is better than the one in my head.
Speaking of cars, ChiSandy, I know you have an Outback like I do. Not sure what year yours is, but the last time I had my Subaru in for service, they told me it was time to do the timing chain. My Outback is a 2011 and bought her the summer of 2010, so 9.5 years and it has around 73K on it, but the book says around 105K is the mileage for the timing chain? I know sometimes it is 10 years OR a certain mileage (most assume 10K per year) and because I have two cars, mine has always been less. Have you done your timing chain yet and if you did, what was your mileage? I may still do it this year but it is a pricey repair and need to be sure my cash flow is going again....
Genny- it is hard for people to understand the cancer world. I have heard lots of people tell me my cancer is never coming back, I am all done with that, etc. I politely tell them cancer can always return. Your DH may be surprised by this news then, beyond the normal shock of progression or re-occurrence anyone might have in this situation. I hope he can go with you to your apts and that may allow him to ask your MO questions too? Let us know how we can help you best?
Cami- well my plan was to be back to work by February-ish so this fits well with my plans. From the time you interview to the time you actually start, it can be up to a month with contracting, onboarding, etc. so I still may have some time off in Feb before I get going. I won't be able to get a vacation in right now, that was something I had been planning for in the spring, but just going to push that out to the May time frame. I have been spending plenty of money on home things, now car things, computers are getting upgraded, etc. and less time or money right now for a vaca. That being said, I plan to negotiate a week off end of May and October for vacation time. October is going to be my trip to Ireland, hopefully!
I think Kim is working longer day shifts and was off around the weekends. I am sure we will hear from her soon. Hopefully Sadie is holding down the fort for and give her a good old fashioned dog welcome.
Ill- checking in again friend. Hoping you are feeling better every day and able to eat more?
Celia C, JCS, Karens, Mistyeyes, Kale and everyone else, have a good day!
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Hi everyone, still on a liquid/purée diet and managing about a cup of food/drink combined per day. The issue I’m told is not so much how the pipes are working but that the message from the nerves isn’t communicating well enough yet. It’s frustrating and sore but I guess the bright side is beginning down 7 lbs so far.
Thanks for all the support, I appreciate it
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Ill - body still finding it's way back after a big surgery. Hard way to loose weight but if it makes you feel better, then so be it ❤️🙏
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