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Just poppin in to say hi while enjoying a little of my favortie beverage... Today was day 3 on my diet and exercise plan and I am not feeling deprived... well maybe that's because I'm taking a sensible approach and not trying to give up coffee or wine... we'll see how that works.
Nice scarf, hd. Beanie you are quite the shopper! I stand corrected - leopards must come in pink.
Claire - personally I don't think I could stand to be down too long either. My doc told me I'd be out of work for 6-8 weeks after the bmx but I was back to work 10 days later. Maybe if I had disability insurance and something fun to do with my time I might have been tempted to take advantage of the time off but like you if I don't get in front of a client once in awhile I don't get a paycheck.
Well I'm gonna do a little Wii as soon as I finish the wine...
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Taking a night off wine.....not even a hot toddy. Begged off the cycling club meeting as some things are better kept to oneself. Soup was good though.
Can't wait for bed. Glad I will be there alone. MUST be under the weather.
Happy drinking everyone!!!
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Gail, Congrats on staying on your diet/exercize plan! WTG!!! I really need to get motivated on that too.
Claire, Hope you feel better tomorrow after a good night's sleep.
HD, You are right..Pia was amazing tonight! She nailed it. So many of them are really good though....I don't even know who I think should go.
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Kathy, I agree with you on the singing. I don't know how many go tomorrow but I wrote down my personal opinions. I know Casey and Pia won't be going anywhere but to the bar. Good job AStorm. I wish I were as motivated. It is all I can do to keep with my phyisical therapy. Sleep well all...Claire...hope you kick the crap...rest up!
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NM, congrats of having another year pass for you! Happy Anniversary!!! Love your pics as usual and ROFLMAO at the drinking kitty and the flasher. Your ice storm pic was sadly beautiful....those majestic trees bent and broken! Mmmm, I think the painted ladies have a message for us all.......drink beer and laugh a lot! Anyway, glad to hear that you survived the storm well. It is the D3 that I'm on NM and have been for a long time.
Kathy, I spend almost no time in the sun as I have so much skin damage from when I was a child and I have already had numerous skin cancers surgically removed from my face. For years I have been struggling with low Vit D but the BC diagnosis really dropped to levels to dangerously low and after years of supplements, I had finally gotten the level to the ideal. Rather than increase the number of supplements again, my doc decided that it would be easier for the large dose. I have a problem with maintaining a few Vitamin levels as for some reason, I can't process them from my food. The news from the bone scan is all good, Femara is definitely working for me. Thanks for asking Kathy, I thought I had let you all know the results before this. Sorry for forgetting. The Dexa scan which is the bone density scan I had back in 2010 and that did show very low grade osteopenia in the spine.
Junie and Kathy, good luck with your doc appointments!
Beans, I count the day of confirmation of Dx as my Cancerversary but as NM said, the choice of which date you use is entirely yours. Love, Love, Love the scarves! When are they due to arrive at the HTL? Can't wait till they get here!
Claire, nice to get a bit of a bonus from work already completed, that's got to make your day! Hope your cold is starting to pass!
HD, smartphone? Girl it would have to be a genius in my hands! Glad you know how it works.
Stanzie, wow girl! Did you have a day or what?! So glad to hear that it all went off without a hitch. Dinner sounded great!
Kymn, How you doing? Deep breaths now relax, we're all here for you anytime. I'd love to be on the bus but it might get a bit water logged on it's way to pick me up!
Dotty, have you ever had your Vit D levels checked? If not you should and when you know your levels, act accordingly. The test is a blood test so no biggy there. Thinking of you at your docs, hope all the news is good!
Astorm, you go girl! Hope your new regime works wonders for you!
Well girls, I'm on my way to the USA as of September! Coming over for the Oldies get together and have already asked for a visit with Dotty but if we could organize something while there, I could get to meet some more of you girls I would be fair dinkum chuffed!
Must go try some of the drinkypoos that just happen to on Pants. (literally)
Love to all and TITZ UP!!!!!
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AC=Atlantic City...and I was thinking AC=chemo!!! duh!!! gave myself a chuckle.....came home from work with a massive headache.....over my eyes....took two Aleve and is dulled a little, but after a walk its back almost as bad as when I got home.....not sure what I want to take now...maybe just get into bed early with ambien and ativan!!! Been a few weeks since I've had this massive of a headache...
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Chrissy....you posted while I was writing my other post....where will u be in the states...would love to meet you (in person)......give us details!!!
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Karen, the oldies get together is in Missourri and I will be visiting with a couple of the girls individually one in Florida and one in Nth. Carolina. I need to talk with Dotty some more re my visit to her and I think she is near Philly. I have to actually get a route together so I'm not back tracking and making the most of the trip as it will be my bucket list trip and won't happen again. I am on a very tight budget as I'm on a pension so this for me is HUGE! I would really love to meet you girls! More details will emerge as time goes by.
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Cheers - Malibu Coconut rum with orange juice and a little pineapple juice counts as 2 fruits, right ??
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Hi Rubyeye, welcome the Hot Tatties Lounge HTL for short! Uh Uh, what you listed is actually 3 fruits, you forgot the Coconut!....lol
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Chrissy, will you be driving or flying to the different states? And where in NC and where in FL will you be? I'm in northern AL (near TN), and would love to meet up with you somewhere. SO glad you will get to make such a big trip!!! You can PM us your plans if you don't want to post it here. Sometimes we are gone in Sept though as that is my mom's and my birthday and we are usually off somewhere celebrating. Haven't made plans yet though. I wish I had known to have my vitD levels tested, but I just had my blood work done last week, and I guess that wasn't something they looked at. We sure learn a lot from each other, here!
Karen, Hope you start feeling better soon!
HD, I know I want Pia, Paul, Casey, the young rocker guy from Gail's area, the girl who sang the LeAnn Rhime song tonight, and I think there was one more but it has slipped my mind. Aren't they all SO good this year!
Nite nite girlz, it is verrrrry late! Kathy
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Dorthy-I am LOL reading your post, my poor Sadie is looking at me like I've lost my mind! So much fun you had, so glad you shared! BTW, a good laugh is good for the blood pressure in the long run, so keep up the treatment! And you are SO right about pre-mixed dwinkies!
Wahine-If I don't plan ahead my dinners are often like that-or something even less healthy! Except for the rare part, the prime rib sounds yummy! I like my mean cooked AND hot in the middle. I'm the only one in the family that doesn't like to chase the cow around the table before eating it or watching it bleed on the plate. Go figure, gotta be different.
Claire-silk thong? Sounds like there is more to this story. . . .
AStorm--glad the diet is going well, hope it keeps up for you! How do you like the Wii?
Crissy-don't feel so sorry for those trees, they may be bent but they are NOT broken! They will bounce back as the ice melts, probably in the rain we're expecting on Friday. Trees are surprisingly resilient. Would you believe that after a year of taking 4000mg of D3 per day my level only went from 25 to 36ng/mL? Got a ways to go yet even if my PCP says it's ok.
Karen-are you prone to sinus infections? A headache over the eyes is usually from sinus pressure. I've got chronic sinus problems and keep them under control using a netti pot. Google it if you aren't familiar, not sure I should describe it on here this early in the day!
Rubyeye-OJ and pineapple juice with ANYTHING count as fruit! Sounds yummy! And welcome to the Lounge!
Hmm, we need a fruity DOTD, I think. How about a
Fruit a La La
100 ml Vodka
1/2 cup 7 Up
1 splash Banana
1 (pitted) Peach
6 oz Strawberries
6 oz Cherries
6 oz Raspberriees
12 Grapes
Best served in a Pitcher.
Directions
Put all together in blender, and blend until smooth.
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Good morning girls,
I fell asleep on the sofa before 8pm last night and missed American Idol, shucks! I think that drink I drank off of pants put me into a short coma. I woke up at 11, went to bed then tossed and turned in the wee hours of the night. I will get to see the results show tonight and the recap.
I am down to the wire with my doc appt in just three hours and will not go to work until after.
Chrissy, I am assuming that my vitamin levels were checked as I did have blood drawn before my last onc appointment. The doc said everything looked good but I am not sure if what they were checking. I am still new to the rat bastard world and thought they were checking white and red blood counts but hope he checked the vitamin levels. I sure hope you can get yours up again. Oops, put on the italic and turned it off, that was fun. I can't wait for you to come to the states, you will have a blast. Let me know what details you need.
NM, great idea to have pants spike our drinks with vitamins.
Kathy, I will see you on the bus on monday. The tenders are already loading the likker. Here we go again.
Claire, feel better.
Karen, I hope that headache is gone.
Kymn, I love the pink leopard bikini you posted. Somehow, I thought I would look like that girl once my tits were redone but not quite, still some work to do. I will be thinking of you and waiting for you on the stool next to yours.
HD, I still chuckle when I see look at your avatar, so funny. You are one hot chickie!
Hello to Astorm, Stanzie, Junie and Goldie. I hope you girls all have a great day. I am off to get in the shower and enjoy a few moments without this damn bra. I have ruts from wearing it around the clock. I am hoping to have a bra burning party tonight, fingers crossed...Time to fly! love you all ♥
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woo hoo, I am braless, getting myself dressed and ready to head to the doc.
NM, I did not realize I bumped your post. good morning, great pics and captions as always.
Have a wonderful Thirst-dey, drinks on Pants again, that was tooooooo fun!!!!!
Peace girls!
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Oh, such a buzy buzzy place! HD, I LOVE your scarf....but girl.........could ya do something with that mouth! LOL You should get those pink leopard lips I posted awhile back.
I think we should all order pink leopard and wear it when we go with Kymn for her first chemo, whatcha think?
I could not watch Idol, had 2 other things recording, so I will only get to watch the elimination show tonight. Well, I won't watch it tonight, but it will record.
DorK good luck today, praying for the best for you.
Love all the goings on, the jokes, the HEALTHY drinks, the cartoons, etc. Sorry for those that aren't feeling well. Chrissy, that is awesome that you get to come and meet up with friends.
Ruby, welcome! Come on in and have some more fruits!
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For the girlz that missed IDOL, you might get to see it on hula.com...it was really a GR8 show with some amazing singing...would be worth trying to see it all if you can.
NM, Oh what a funny cartoon of the rare steak! I guess if you like it more done you can just have the cook time longer. I do use S&P and garlic slivers and rub flour on it first. We only have a very coarse wheat flour, and white flour works better with this, but it still was really yummy. YES on the neti pot...not good to go into directions....LOL. I used it some last year, and it DOES work, but I have been chicken and have not used it since. I need to, though.
Sounds like a good idea for all of us to have our vit D levels checked the next time we have blood work done. Wish I had known a few days ago, but will try to remember b4 the next one, in 6 months.
That Fruity drink sounds really, really good NM! AND healthy! Yeah, like Dorothy said, we should still drink it off of Pants...ooh la la. Dorothy hope you make it thru the day with not getting a good sleep. AND hoping for good news on your boob!!!! Can't wait to hear,and hope it is doing great and can stay put!
ChEARS, Chairs, TITZ UP, Pink Leopards Rule!
Kathy
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Good Morning ladies. well its officially 7 days till first treatment getting really nervous, really hoping I am making the right decision, DH made a comment last night that really through me for a loop. Says he would take 84 percent he doesnt think 5 to 7 percent is worth putting our family through hell. I dont mean to be putting our family through hell I just dont want this to come back. I tried to explain to him that although I am sitting at 84 percent without chemo being triple neg isnt something to mess with and chemo is my only form of treatment so I need to hit it with all I can right now while I am in a good (well I guess good is a relative tern) position. and also 7 percent cuts my odds in half....Half that is huge for a chance of reacurrance. I dont know. I think I am just getting cold feet.
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Oh dear Kymn, remember you made your decison with all the information you had at the time, and now it is normal for the worries to creep in. Esp with your DH fueling them! I think sometimes our husbands just worry for us to go through anything that might disrupt the family routine. You stick to your guns, girlfriend! I think you are making the right decision, and you were thinking also of what would be best for your family....namely several more good years of being around!!! This brings your chances of not having a recurrence up so much higher. I think you need a good dwink....like the fruity one NM posted! I also think the girlz have mentioned to drink a lot during chemo, like a lot of water, crystal light, whatever. The likker question can be asked to your dr, and also what you feel you can tolerate. I think Beans didn't like the taste of it, but it may help you to relax. Hugging you right now (((Kymn))), and sending positive vibes your way. Hang in there, you will do just fine. And we are all here holding you up!
Hugs,
Kathy
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Good morning everyone. Still dragging so will be a long day. Thanks for all the good words.
Kymm.....normally I would say 84% is "good enough". An example of what DH was talking about is the amount of perfectionism in something. That is, if one erg of energy gets you to 95% perfect, then you need to question if putting twice as much effort into something is worth it.
Or you could use a mopping the kitchen floor as an example. If you miss a corner and do it in half the time, who cares???
Cancer treatment is a different story. (I looked up your stats for Generation 3 chemo, and 7% is about right.) In this case, you are taking very favorable odds of it not returning, and making them nearly certain. "Nearly certain" is what you want to be aiming for.
You will feel better about things once treatment is underway. - Claire
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Thank you Kathy and Claire, I know your right I will feel better once this is started and I am doing it for the right reasons I just need to keep breathing
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Deep slow breaths Kymn....In...Out....In....Out...hmmmmm do I detect a rhythm here?
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Kymn - After my tumor was removed my DH said if it were him he would do no more - but that's him who never got the cancer dx or had to face a life threatening illness. I wasn't comfortable with that so I just told him I wanted to have better odds and more time. I had gotten many doctor's opinions and read the Susan G Komen story. I kept having all these "gray area" decisions to make. I just kept thinking that I wanted more time with my husband. My medical oncologist said she could support my decision about chemo either way, but that she did recommend it. One of my family member put it to me like this, "you'll have a sh*tty year and a long life" and definitely to have chemo. Anyway, I opted for the full treatment course as recommended by docs I trusted. Getting to the first chemo was definitely the hardest. Now I am about 3 months post chemo and I am really glad I did it. The time went by fast and now it's done. We all have to weigh so many factors, and we each have different cancers, so I'm just telling you what felt right for me. Have you looked at the cancer math web site? That was helpful to me in deciding. Hugs to you! If you do chemo just remember it's doable and tho not the most fun thing, you'll get through it.
Well it rained here all last night and today so now the snow has turned to a slick ice blanket on the road - yucko. I gotta go to town, so will have to chain up to get off the mountain - yucko! Oh well, Cheers and More Dog Beers!
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thanks beanius no havent looked at the cancer math website what is that?
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I hate getting a late start here, just got to work an hour ago. The driving was not good, there was a down pour. I hate the city so much. The good news is that the doc says everything looks good and so far "we" are winning. He did not take out the stitches nor can I lose the bra yet. I go back in two weeks. He said I will be out of the woods if I make it without issues for three more weeks. Ugh, this does get old after a while.
I will catch up with you all in a bit but have to say a word to Kymn. I am sure that you hubby is just scared and does not want to see you go through this and he is probably more scared than you are to see you going through the chemo. His reaction is understandable, try not to let the words he said about the family going through hell personally. He will support you. It is not easy making such big decisions but you need to follow your heart and go for it. the time will fly. I am already surprised how long it has been since our own Beans finished up, seems like a month has passed. Sending you more hugs from me, Pants and the whole staff at the htl. Drinks will be up momentarily. Hang tough!! I think Jocks now has something special for you, hmmm, wonder what it is.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!
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THanks Dorothy I love you and all the ladies here, this is truly where I belong I love the other threads but you are my girls BIG hugs back so happy your boobie is doing well
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Dorthy - we have been known to have bonfire parties and bras are always popular fuel
Lori - I'm game for the pink leopard stuff but not the lips... don't wanna scare the critters
Kymn - Being a business person, I had to make a decision tree for my treatment plan. I was really glad to have that when I had regrets after my bmx. This may be harsh but I say it out of love and concern for a sister... my neighbor's family is going through hell. She thought, being triple neg, that a lump and rads were enough. She was wrong and her family is really going through hell. 84% means that for every 100 cases, 16 families will go through hell.
Thanks for the jokes ladies. As I was telling the 56 YO ass joke to DH while we were falling asleep I realized that every day should end with a laugh. We tend to discuss weighty issues in bed (since we are finally alone) and then I either can't sleep or I have nighmares...
.... okay so maybe I worry too much and I shouldn't be giving advice...
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Kymn, You are getting such good advice and support and love from all the girls here! And Gail, that was good of you to point out what your neighbors are going through after losing their wife/mom to bc. When you think of odds, I usually think of the high percent, but forget that that other percent is those who go through hell, like you said. Some sad words to say, but very important to remember that every percent of better odds is worth it!
Gail, cute pics! Hope I don't look up during surgery Monday and see those cats in surgical masks looking down at me! Actually hope I don't wake up during surgery at all....that would be horrid. Sad to see the pic of the skinny girl who sees a fat reflection in the mirror. Enjoyed them though!
Dorothy, So glad that all looks well! Gotta take it easy and let it heal.....good thing he left the stitches in so it can really have a good chance to make it this time. YAY!!!! My BS visit went well today...really a BS visit with my BS....really! He manually checks my boobs for about a minute and we chat...then I am done....give them $35 copay and they get the rest from insurance. Like an "In-and-Out" burger! They are so nice and friendly there, so I enjoy seeing them every 6 mo.
Well, more stuff to replace in the townhouse before we rent it. DH was running the dishwasher just to make sure it was still good.....noooooo.....it leaks now, really bad! $hit! My parents never used it, and I guess we didn't run it often enough, so the seals must have dried or something. SO now to buy a new one and get the plumber back over to install it (we are seeing him WAY too often lately!). I bought a beautiful large camellia today to plant this weekend. Will have freezing temps tonight, then should be fine. ALMOST Happy Hour time....YAY! Who is in the bar to join me in some dwinks? Beans, hope you made it to town and back safely...so scary with ice!
TITZ UP! BOTTOMS UP! Okole Maluna!
Kathy
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AStorm.....can think of an even better way of falling asleep. Yes, silk thongs might help there too
I used a decision tree re: drinking wine. I realize that imbibing increases my risk of the beast returning. Then I realized that the worst case would be to forego wine, and it returns anyway. So living is part of this decision too.
The worst bedtime reading is horrible situations you can't do anything about anyway. Bag that idea.
On the topic of foregoing treatment, my clinical nurse (studies I am on) told me that the cases she is sorriest about is where someone screwed up their chances of survival by not doing the recommended protocol. One problem we do face with early stage breast cancer is that we look well. So can be hard to believe that we need a major hammering.
Still dragging....in fact feel worse than I did during chemo. Glad I bagged the meeting last night.
Beans.....hope you got chained up and were able to do your run to town. BottomZ up. - Claire
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Kymm--it might help your DH understand your position if you ask him to think about how he would feel if (1) you did not have chemo now and the beast came back in 5 years versus (2) if you did have chemo now and the beast came back 5 years from now. That may help him see that it's not just a numbers game but an emotional issue as well.
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Kymn, here you go, Jocks wanted you to have this. He said he knew you would like the little bag and he is also giving you his favorite kitty to hold whenever you need love. I truly feel for you. And btw, I am a huge Flyers fan and have been a fan since I was a teen. I have so much memorabilia in my attick from the days that they won the Stanley Cup.
Kathy, I ditched my BS since I have to pay the full price out of pocket until I meet the stinking deductable. I asked my primary care doc why I even needed to see him since I have no breasts and the doc said that I really do not need to see him as long as I keep up with my onc and follow direction. Let's drink, I got you a seagrams and diet and got myself a jd and diet. Ahhh, so tasty. Sorry about the dishwasher, that is alot of whiskey money for a new one.
Astorm, very cute pics, love the OR kittens, so cute. And what a great idea ending your day with a laugh. I kept trying to tell the Charlie Sheen joke but mess up every time. i have used the punch line two men and a baby instead of 2 1/2 men. I am not a good joke teller. I am a great boozer though. Cheers my friend.
Claire, sorry you are feeling so bad, maybe you should let the hot lounge doctor check you out. And I like how you weighed out drinking and decided on living, hell, we can't give up everything fun.
Goldie, I agree that the leopard mouth is better than HD's mouth now, I wonder if there is a good ps out there for her lol. I still laugh at her avatar when I think about it. I wish I had the ability to do those kind of things. I lack patience. And sobriety!
Beans, I think men tend to be in denial over our issues and think that once the rat bastard is gone, we are all going to be fine and want nothing more than to never think about it again. But as survivors, we have to continue to think about it as we live our lives. I remember on breast cancer awareness month, I think in October, DH said that this is MY month to talk about it and get it all out. Omg, I wanted to freaking smack him in the face til it looked like a smacked ass, I was mad. Everyday is bc awareness day for us. Men, uhhhh, who needs them. They are good for one thang and one thang only. I sometimes think of turning gay, if only woman turned me on lol. JK but I think gay girls are a bit lucky! I have a good friend in Cal who is gay and is so happy with her life and her partner. I do not know a couple that is happier, really. Oh well, such is life.
well I am going to check out the website Kathy mentioned and see if I can see American Idol. Had i known I was going to crash, I would have recorded it. DH never woke me up either, I think it was my bitchy mood. I am mad at him anyway, a whole nutter story....Once upon a time.........
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