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  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006

    Don't be scared I've got 49 approaching in a few months. Talk about scary!!!

  • dash
    dash Member Posts: 173
    edited August 2006

    I was actually looking forward to 40 and it has been a CRAP year--maybe that's the secret for a good year--be afraid--dread em etc

  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 1,145
    edited May 2008

    Wishing everyone happy days.

  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    Cheryl,
    Grab a drink and whine away. I'm sure that someone will be along shortly with the Xanax you desire.

    Maybe some one can clean up your puff ball, but make sure that they're not drinking..

    lini
  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 869
    edited August 2006
    I'm here for a damn big drink!
    Thought I had it all under control until I met with the ins. gal today to set up my new individual ins. DH goes on Medicare Sept l and I have to have my own policy.
    Well, IF I increase my deductible to 3,500 and limit drugs, and limit office visits to some unresonable amount, I can get nearly the coverage I had for $1700 a MONTH.
    If I get $125 drugs/qtr and 2 doc visit/year and have fewer choice of docs and even fewer choice of drugs and a considerable deductible I can get coverage for about $700/month.
    AH, bc, the bastard that keeps on taking. I just have to bet that I won't get a recurrance or mets! Way to go Blue Cross, I've only been paying into you for 25 years, but now that I don't have group coverage, I am SOL. Thank goodness it's only for 2 more years then ta da---Medicare!
    To all of you who are having surgery, chemo, take deep breaths and don't forget your pain meds and laxitives.
    For we who have put on the pounds, even 2, lord help us, I really don't think it's going away. I've gained 44 since dx and have been working out for 18 mos. -- no joy, but I've not Gained any! LOL
    Now where are those shooters!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006
    i have "the bomb hats and scarves"........i'll send them to ya......no joke!

    your kids will be fine with the head thing.....i remember i dropped my dtr off to ice skate at 1 pm with hair.....picked her up (with friends in tow at 4 pm) bald.......they never missed a beat......we drove back home and they took 100 pics then made a photoshow for me and wrre soooooo non judgemental!.........its temporary, and when it comes back curly you'll be madder than you were at losing it lololol!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006

    and dotti......pimms on me........i don't know how you gals keep it together dealing with your hmo's and the like........i'd have been arrested by now lol!

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006

    btw cheryl........i'm drinking, but i really will send you my "head gear".......i spent countless bucks on hats and stuff and i think i was pretty "stylin"........i'd love to share! i also have a wig that i wore for 2 hours......its beautiful......but wigs made me cry like a fool!

  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 1,145
    edited May 2008

    Happy evening.

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006
    headcovers.com and i had my stylist shave my head, but warned my dtr that "today is the day" when i dropped her off......its coming back now in curly droves........seems like yesterday i bawled my face off at the salon..........YOU CAN DO THIS GIRLFRIEND!

    nighty night ladies...... as previously stated "had enough of today" but tomorrow is a new day........going to watch my "long way round" dvd's........truly inspiring/smiley stuff so i should be back to "normal" tommorow........one would hope!
  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 1,145
    edited May 2008

    It's amazing how many people are connected to those of us with BC or any other C. Dentists, hair salons. They all are so connected to our plight.

    Lini, I will take your advice. Many thanks.
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited August 2006
    ROFL @ Lini....I was googling Chris Garver before I even saw your post LOLOLOL...

    This is for Jay...
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    ...and a repeat for shel...
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    ...and I know ONE of you ordered these...
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    Party on girls,
    Peggy
  • ps123
    ps123 Member Posts: 16
    edited August 2006
    Hi Cheryl - For the stubble that's left (and I know this sounds crazy ) try using duct tape on your head. It doesn't hurt and some have success with it. I tried it and got some, but not all, of the stubble. Most hairdressers are pretty accomodating. If you're uncomfortable going there in front of everyone call and talk to her/him beforehand and see if you can come in early or after hours when no one else is there. I wore a wig and was told by my "wig lady" and she recommended Brian Joseph shampoo which is formulated for chemo patients (you can get it via internet too I believe) and also recommended that I moisturize my head twice a day with unscented lubriderm or something similar. I also got bandanas from Walmart to wear when I needed to have something on my head around the house. I sewed the two ends together in the back using a piece of elastic from the fabric store so I could just slip it on and off easily and so if I laid down with it on the knot wouldn't stick into the back of my head.

    Take care,
    Pat
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited August 2006
    Ya'll have been having pity party w/out me? I am always one of the first to come and last to leave. I don't wanna miss anything.
    Welcome to the new posters joining us here. You know the more, the merrier. Really, who likes to drink alone?
    I hope everyone is feeling better today. Aches, pains, bald heads and belly fat, your team here knows how it all feels.
    ((((((((bc.org drinkers))))))))
  • mags
    mags Member Posts: 7
    edited August 2006
    Hi ladies, I so want to join in with you but tamox has given me a fatty liver. When I had my blood tests recently the woman told me not to drink at all. Now isn't that a bummer!!!!! Doc is now concerned about it too - after two years - and he is looking for alternatives to tamox. I can tell him there aren't any unless I do an ooph. End of my pity party. Pass me a shooter please.
    Hugs
    Mags
  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited August 2006
    Welcome to the party new posters!

    HMMM - tamox gives you fatty liver? I wonder if Arimidex does the same? God knows my poor liver doesn't need anything else to deal with!!

    I have had an ooph, wonder if that makes a difference? I specifically asked my GYN after the ooph if my liver looked okay (after the opph he gave me some lovely pics of my innards and pointed out my liver in one of them) He said my liver looked good.

    Anybody know about the Arimidex/oooph relation to fatty liver. I already have fatty belly - isn't that enough?

    Also - I'm a midget too - 5'2". A couple of lbs makes a big difference in how my clothes fit, and five lbs can also mean a size difference.

    But - we have to try and stay cool in this heat girls, which means something on the rocks! Pass me a tray!

    Cheers,

    Donna
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    Donna - Too bad we can't stretch ourselves a bit taller to accomodate the weight. My mom is 5'8", and all I got was almost 5'3".

    Thanks, Peggy. You are the best!! I've never heard of Chris Garver, so I googled him too. Didn't find too many pix.

    Here's hoping everybody has a better day today and we'll just party for the sake of partying later on....

    lini
  • PoohRN1962
    PoohRN1962 Member Posts: 176
    edited August 2006
    Quote:


    I remember the day before my bilat. sitting in the pedi chair and wanting to scream out at the top of my lungs, "today is the last day of my life that I'll have boobs." That was a real surreal, strange day. But kept the facade going.



    Oh, yeah...I remember that feeling well...don't think I'll ever forget it!

    I'm going to join the pity party, since I got debrided yesterday, and have an oozing boob. Is 10 am too early for a drink?
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006

    OUCH!! When in pain, it's never too early.

  • snufflesmom
    snufflesmom Member Posts: 97
    edited August 2006
    Can I join the party........I'm so depressed today. my weight is so out of control I hate being fat. I'm having a complete hysterectomy two weeks from today and I can't wait, I'm hoping it will jump start me on losing weight.

    Oh I hate being depressed.

    Randi
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    Welcome Randi. I am feeling better today. Joining the party last night helped. Misery loves company, right??

    Go back to page 39. There are all sorts of colorful goodies there from Peggy to help you feel better. Probably won't help you lose weight, but will definitely help you lose your worries, if just for a bit.

    lini
  • snufflesmom
    snufflesmom Member Posts: 97
    edited August 2006
    Thanks Lini, I hate days like this. My weight has stayed constant for the year, up a lb down 2 up 3, down 4. I hate it, but I do know that my thyroid is out of wack so I just have to get the medicine adjusted. I'm sure I will feel better tomorrow.

    Randi
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006
    thanks peggy for the idea....."pity party" was just what we needed i think. i feel much better this morning!

    hey peggy.......can you find me a pic of ewan mcgregor and charlie boorman? if anyone can i know its you!
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited August 2006
    Quote:


    Thanks, Peggy. You are the best!! I've never heard of Chris Garver, so I googled him too. Didn't find too many pix.

    Here's hoping everybody has a better day today and we'll just party for the sake of partying later on....

    lini



    Lini, you have to see him on the tv program as he looks better/cuter. He is my latest fantasy! Just to have him tattoo me.....

    Have fun without me tonight (like that wouldn't happen?) as I'm working the late shift. Cheers!
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited August 2006
    Okie dokie shel...ask and ye shall receive lol...
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    and if that's not good enough...
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    LOL,
    Peggy

    PS: JANIS...have a good one...miss talking to you!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited August 2006

    thanks peggy........those are from "long way round".......its my new favourite time killer!

  • sahalie
    sahalie Member Posts: 1,145
    edited May 2008

    Great info.

  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    Cheryl - Glad that you're feeling better today. Ross is a favorite.

    Janis- I'll check out the show. I'll be needing tats in the future. Maybe Shel could use him for her cool tats, too.

    Randi - Better constant, stable than constantly up

    Shel- Love Ewan Mcgregor, especially in Moulin Rouge. My gift is my song and this one's for you. Always think of that when I think of him, that and his dreamy eyes.

    lini
  • snufflesmom
    snufflesmom Member Posts: 97
    edited August 2006
    Cheryl, good luck with the dentist today. you will be fine with the chemo delay, i'm sure.

    Ok girls the one time love of my life was JFK jr, now that was perfection. What do you all think of that man?

    lili, I guess constant stable is better than canstantly up, hahahahah
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited August 2006
    I miss looking at him, too. I feel for his sis.

    Peggy - googling JFK, Jr. as we speak.

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