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Kymm......agree you look just fab. Great news because you will be able to rock uber short at the other end.
Dorothy.....it will get better.
For anyone having trouble sleeping, one of my friends sent me a little buckwheat pillow with lavender and other herbs in it. You could put it in the freezer, or in the microwave, and it had a lavender/herbal scent. So it fit into just the right nooks, and was very soothing. Just offering up as a suggestion. There is one that is rose scented too, which I would find better for normal use. I sleep with a hot water bottle as sleep alone.
Kymm and Kristi.....one of the LT benefits of this experience is that you get really good with eye makeup.
Speaking of makeup, I stopped at the YSL counter at Nordstrom on my way back last night (after depositing the check for my consulting work!!!) and replaced my dried out mascara. Plus got two lipglosses, one that exactly replaces the deep red one I had, and the other, the most fab bright pink for summer. Both have a gold shimmer.
Need to keep that kisser in good working order
I need to get to work. Am finally on a roll with the nonprofit, and in time for the task at hand. So much easier when you have all the right supporting materials and a clear line of sight on what it is you are trying to accomplish.
Anyway, TitZ up ladies. Mountain Dome champagne all around!!!! - Claire
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Claire - You totally crack me up!!!!
Kathy- amazing you have healed - goodness you are doing something right. I'm surprised I still have a scar from that horrendous biopsy over a year ago. Thanks who ever mentioned the whole sunscreen thing on scars ! I don't think I would have thought about that at all.
Kathy tonight is another stormy night! Just hate this weather!!!
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Stanzie, I know...might be severe tonight....I think we all are going to sprout moss....it has just rained and rained and rained hard, with just a few daylight hours without rain. We miss the sun! Could not make it in the northwest, as this is just about 4-5 days without sun! My mom used to get depressed in winter when she lived in Tacoma. OF course, downside is we have the heat and humidity in the summer! Yes, I was surprised to see that I had healed in 2 wks, but the scars are still visible. I may start the scar cream now. But still can't lift my arms very high,or use pressure, etc., and only sore if I move wrong. Just can't wait till I can sleep on my side again! There is still some swelling...which I "hope" will go away. Will see my PS on Thurs. If you end up doing the same surgery, it was just really bad the first 2 days, and you would need to move things you use, down to a lower level before surgery. I don't know how I missed your earlier post this morning!
Kymn, It was a blessing that you were ok showing us the pictures, as now you can see yourself as others will see you. You really do look amazing, and like Claire said, when you are through with treatment and your hair starts growing back, you will still look great! Think of all the new short hairstyles you will get to try. Bet everyone at work loved your new look! Or did you wear the wig?
Gotta get some errands done before that rain comes back for a visit. That is one guest that has worn out its welcome!
Okole Maluna,
Kathy
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I'm having a bad week... you know how all those little things kind of pile up and look bigger than they are... yeah, that's my week. I can still remember when I used to get all worked up and then the next day Aunt Flo would show up and I'd be so happy that I didn't really want to leave DH or run away from my life... and that was when I didn't have any real problems. But now I still have those awful times and the next day I don't feel better at all, in fact I realize that real problems aren't going to get better with a hormone surge. Usually I come here and reflect on all the positive things and on the grace I have received and know that even rough patches get smoothed over and add depth and dimension... and you all make me feel better by being funny and generous and genuine. Just want you to know that you all mean so much to me. I think about you every day, each in your own world with your own trials and victories, and your hope and determination, and I am so inspired. ... does that sound like PMS to you?
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Oh Gail, So sorry....being a woman has all the probs from hormone surges, to menopause, and everything in-between. Its no wonder our emotions are on a roller-coaster so much of the time! You know we love you here, and have your back....just wish you could feel the cyber hugs....(((AStorm))). Hoping this will pass soon, and you will feel much better. Feel free to rant here, if you need to....we are all good listerners (and readers)!
Stanzie, Just noticed your new avatar.....sooooooo cute!!!!
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Hi everyone thanks for your welcome to the site and your comments. I live in Thornhill Ontario, and was diagnosed August 2008. Had bilateral breast cancer, one tumour in one breast and two in the other. Tumours were small, no lymph nodes but one of the buggers was Her2. I therefore went from having radiation and Femera to then needing chemo and Herceptin. Got through all that and feel pretty strong and proud of myself to have come out the other end with a spirit to fight. love reading the comments everyone is so supportive and friendly. On the home front I have a great husband, three wonderful kids two daughters 24 and 21 and a son 18. I work part time in a medical office as a secretary. for now I only want to work two days and I am planning to volunteer in the chemo unit in the of the hospitals nearby. thanks again ladies for your helpful words. Lois
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Is nobody drinking tonight?????WHats up girls
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Hi Kymn! I'm here...having a late happy hour and going to watch Biggest Loser and Dancing with the Stars. What are you doing??? I could always ask Pants to put both tv shows up on the big outdoor screens, then we could lie by the pool and watch them, if you want to!
Hi Lois, Thank you for letting us know something about you! Kymn is a Canadian too!!! Will ketchup later, but show has started....so....later!
Kathy
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I am here for that rye n diet you promised, Little Miss HTL!
Aww, Gail, sorry you are having a crappy week too. I can relate to the mood thing, I call it UMS, Ugly Mood Swing and think that it is still a monthly thing for me despite very few periods. Feel better.
Kathy, I am still praying for your parents and wishing you and your family well. I enjoyed looking at the pics. Still can not get over how striking our dear Kymn is. Sorry to make ya blush Kymn but really.
Goldie, thanks for the kind words, you are always so sweet to us chickadees. And gawd, I cracked up at your comment to Husker about loving duck farts. Hmmm, never thought of that but do ducks really fart? If so, do they smell pleasant lol.
Yes, I miss HD too. I cry when I see aluminum foil at the grocery store and she is not around.
Chrissy, are you done drinking yet or jest gettinz darted? Ahh, bet you are sleeping, sounds like you drank heavily today, you go girl...hoping you are sleeping ever so soundly!
Husker, I hope you stop in for a drink or four tonight. There is great music playing at the lounge and their is an empty stool right here for our most important VIP's, sit down!
Claire, great suggestions on the use of fragrance to help with sleep. I can tell you that I have an obsession with having my sheets downy fresh and dried outdoors and can only imagine how great it would be to try the lavender scented pillow. I like the way you pamper yourself, you deserve it. I do too though lol. You reminded me to indulge in "me" things more often, other than drinking that is. .
Stanzie, I hope that the weather is not too bad for you and Kathy too. I saw the world news and thought about you girls down there. You made a great point about Spring, what Spring?? I was uploading pics today and browsed through pics of my front flower gardens on this date last year and everything was in full bloom. I just saw my first Cherry blossom tree of the year, I love those. Hey, how is your BIL doing?
Lois, nice to see you here again. I am going to have our hot bartender bring you a double of your favorite drink, what will it be? Thanks for joining us and also for the introduction of yourself. Our own Kymn is from Canada too. Chrissy is from Austrailia yet when we are here, it is like we are all in the same place.
Ok, off to have yet another with Kymn, she is getting silly. I want to find out if she wore her wig, her scarf (I forget the name that you had for them) or your beautiful bald head? I still can't get over how well you wear bald, you really have a striking face. Sorry to make you blush again.... me thinks you should add a cute pink leopard headband. Now THAT would be so cute.
I lift my glass to you all, oooops, SOMEONE drank it up already, darn, Pants, bring us another round. WOW that was fast, thanks Pant, udda man! Now I lift my glass and me says cheerz, tit(s) up and alotta love to all! Time for a double dose of fukitols. No work tomorrow, maybe Thursday. Still very sore. Tomorrow is shitty titty's funeral. There will be no tears, only likker and laughs. Ok, Dorothy out for real this time!!!!!
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Greetings all...working on taxes tonight and tomorrow. So quick trip to the bar. What drink helps focus on numbers? Ha ha. Green tea isn't gonna cut it.
Worked late getting my 8th graders registered for HS (I am an elem/middle school counselor by day). Trying to juggle working (mostly) FT, in between treatments and appointments. I am day 13 since first chemo, 2nd one on Friday. Head is starting to tingle, or maybe it's just anticipation, but no hair loss yet. Loved hearing Kymn take the plunge; she carries off the look much better than I will. I think the dark-haired beauties can do the look better than the fair-haired blondes, at least in my case! I am hoping to make it to Friday and then buzz/shave if I must (still in DENIAL!). Then I will be off from school Fri/Mon and maybe it won't seem so strange that I show up with new, lighter, longer (little bit) hair in a cuter style than normal! Think I can pull that off?
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Good evening (or Morning Chrissy)!
I was viewing a cute link of twins on the net that DH sent me and found this one which I though was just precious. It is two twin babies entertaining each other. This will warm you from the inside out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFs0NjkumM&NR=1
CheerZ! Off to the hammock, Hunk is gonna rock me to sleep, yay! Good night ladies...
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Cute youtube video Dorothy! Made me laugh along with them. Storming now, and darn satellite went out AGAIN....so only saw half of the first show, and don't even know if the rest was able to tape, or even if the other show taped. Bummer. Good luck with your hair decision, Husker! Sounds like you have a really busy schedule. Well, gotta go and build that ark.....
Kathy
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Husker, you will do just fine with the hair change.........I'll bet a few people won't even notice or if they do will comment on how the new style suits you. If the head is tingling the drop is not far off......good luck! Thoughts are with you for Friday, ((((hugs)))).
Dotty, those babies were just adorable and yes, they got me giggling as well.........aren't we all big babies at heart? Yup, I drank too much last night so I have to be a good girl tonight so I think I'll head to the coffee lounge and grab a cup of char!
Prost!!!
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Hi Ladies.....
Finished the champagne from yesterday's lunch with salmon burgers of all things. But delish when a lemon-caper sauce is slathered over.
Shaking my head right now. Got a call from a friend in search of a "better fit" postion. She went to a friend of hers from a networking group. What a bimbo!!!! Glad this woman has a rich husband to support her. My head is still spinning from looking at a her (worthless) resume.
Husker.....hard to do the "shave it off" thing. I know oh so well.
Here is a picture of me from last August when hair was starting to grow back in. My friend Nadine took me on a tasting excursion of North Fork vinyards on LI. About six weeks from the time I went commando. Claire
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Big huggsss to ALL....finally have our taxes pulled together. Will need to sit DH down tomorrow and give him a crash course. He will leave on Fri for appt with our acct and hopefully, come home late Saturday; at latest, Sunday morning. I've been feeling pretty good so we aren't going to hire the "babysitter" this time!!! The dog is going to camp--needs all his shots, grooming, and DH wants the vet to give him a check over. I'm a little apprehensive about being by myself, but maybe I'll finally have more time to play at the HTL!!!!
Tomorrow, if I feel okay, we're going to fire up my portable oxy tank and go out to dinner with some friends. Looking forward to that--I will get to play some Keno, so I really hope to be able to go.
All the really bad weather is going south of us--sorry, Kathy, but I'm not the one sending it your way this time! We are just really cold, rainy, with lots of fog. Week end is supposed to be warmer and nicer. Later, loungettes--everybody, hang in there!!!!
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Its officially Wednesday in denver....clock on computer says 12:00am!!! Skimmed the postings as not up to reading, so I won't be able to address everyone individually.....and Goldie...sorry for leaving you out....Husker.....I worked full time as a School Psych during chemo....had chemo on Th, took Friday and sometimes Monday off.....wore my wig only a handful of times, then went to ball caps....my fav was a pink Cheers (from the bar) ball cap that my DH got me in Boston during Tx...talk about a no-no.....wearing a hat and one that is for a bar in a school!!!!
I got lucky today.....My number for jury duty was not one of the ones that needed to report, so I felt like I had an extra day...spent the morning going through stuff for taxes.....not a pretty picture....we are going to owe big time this year!!!!! then in the afternoon ran errands while DD was at the mall with a gf. Even managed to get a nice walk in this afternoon in the glorious weather that surprised us today.....
DS booked his ticket to come home the end of the semester....His last final is May 11...his b'day is May 12, so he can celebrate his b'day....then he leaves at night on the 12th and gets home at noon on Friday the 13th.....After this semester, he's going to go back to Metro State here in Denver where he was before he transfered to U Hawaii.....its been a learning experience for him....its just not what he thought it would be....It will be nice to have him closer by....well I should say at home....I'm guessing he'll cont to live at home like before....its much more affordable for his budget!!
DD did better getting the contacts in and out today....She is sooo happy with them.....
DD#1 and SIL finally received the hamentashen that I mailed them on the 10th......at least that is quicker than the leggins that I mailed her that took almost 6 weeks.....Purim was over a week ago, but at least they have time to enjoy them before Passover!!! DD made her own hamentashen (my reciipe) but says hers dont' come out as good as mine. And my SIL loves my cookies and sure can use the calories....he is skin and bones!!!! He eats and doesn't gain an ounce.....
Going to go get in bed and read....Need to tidy up the house (tax ssstuff on the floor and sofa, plus other stuff too) in the morning as I am hosting the founder of Sharsheret for a info night at my house tomorrow night....Sharsheret is a BC support group with a focus on young Jewish women...I don't fit the young part though!!!! 10 women have RSVP'd to come....I know 3 of them......
Sweet dreams......Hugs, Karen
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Good morning Loungettes,
First things first, where is NM? I give her until noon and I am putting out an APB on her. I am praying that all is well and she is just tired.
Claire, you are beautiful and look so young. You have such a nice little body too. Somehow when I saw the pic of you, you look exactly as I pictured you. It took me only a split second to figure out which of the two girls was you lol. Keep up the great work girl.
Kathy, still praying for you and your folks. I hope things settle down and your Dad surrenders and moves back near you. I can certainly understand his reluctance - Hawaii or Alabama, hmmmm? lol. Living in HI must be like a permanent vacation! Keep the faith girl!
I slept all night, I could not believe that I did not wake up once until 7am! I think I will be heading to work tomorrow. God knows, I need to start making some real bucks. This time last year I was rolling in commission checks of 5-7k and at the time was complaining about that. But this month, my total will be $150 which will be gas money for the month, geeze. I am ticked because when I called out on Monday, the boss said "we have been expecting this, touch base next monday". They are assuming that I am going back on disability and holding back on giving me loans. I had a feeling something was up with our loan assignment system but now it all makes sense. Our commission is based on the number of closed loans and the more I close, the more each is worth. If I close one loan, it is 5.00 per loan, over 55 loans is 150.00 per loan. I am missing the OT too, have not worked a stitch of OT all year. I used to rack up few grand a month in OT on top of my base and commission. I will be dining at a soup kitchen if this keeps up. How times have changed, back in 2001 when I started at my current job, I had a few months where I made over 25k in a month! It is so discouraging that my employer has lost faith in my ability to show up which makes it impossible to make money. Well wait until I show up tomorrow with my one tit and a drain hanging out of me, that will show them! I will be sure to let the drain out and make the big bosses see my guts in that little bottle!!
Junie, I hope you have a good time at dinner and come home with some big bucks!! I look forward to seeing more of you here too.
Husker, sorry I had not seen your post last evening. I think you will do great with the cute new haircut. The wigs out there are beautiful. I especially liked the one that our own Lori (Goldie) wore, they look so natural. Chances are, you will get compliments on your new hair style and no one will be any wiser! Glad to have you with us here, it will be alright. Hugs to you!!
Okay, I have rambled. Time to hunt down NM. I have a feeling that something is not right and sure hope I am wrong. Have a happy humpity hump day!!
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Hi girlz! Dorothy, I hope NM is okay too, but she did post a quickie yesterday am, didn't she? Or am I dreaming? I know she was really, really busy with work. That really sucks that they don't give you much of a workload, which means sooooo much less $$$. Wow, you were really rolling in dough back when you made $25k some months! Now, not sure if the $150 will even pay for gas, with it going up so much. You show them, girlfriend! Hoping the drain "accidentally" drains all over his desk, full of important papers!! Glad you slept better!
Junie, Hope you do feel up to going out to dinner and Keno! You really deserve a night out, and some fun,and, oh yeah.....WIN BIG! Ok, so DH is leaving on Friday, and no "babysitter" this time, right? Sounds to me like a big PARTAY at Junie's house! Shall we send the bus out to pick everyone up???? WooHoo......Home Alone!!!!! SO good to have you back posting again!
Karen, I learn so much from your posts! But I either need to "google it" or ask you, what exactly is hamentashen? Sounds like a type of cookie? Its so nice how you follow your faith so well, with all the traditions and celebrations, and you are giving your kids such a good example to follow. That bc support group meeting at your house, sounds really nice. I am sure you are a great hostess, like our Stanzie is!
Well, gotta go and try to catch my tv shows on the internet today, before I even turn on tv as I know some show will mention who was voted off! Hope everyone has a humpity humpity good day!
Bottoms Up!
kathy
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Good Morning Ladies, hope noone has a hangover this morning, might have been some over endulgers last night as Pantz was free pouring again I see lol. I think he tries to get us drunk ,maybe its so we will stop chatting his ear off and grabbing is a$$....lol.
Claire, did you keep your hair short? It looks really good. I am looking forward to that lenght where I can through some hair gel into the matter.But ways to go before I start dreaming those thoughts.
Dorothy, wish I could be at the funeral with you for the shitty titty we could all dance around in hula skirts and our misshappen girls and just celebrate life cause thats what it is really about right. And I wore the wig to work, I didnt have the guts to go comando yet lol still havent stepped outside my house with the bald head but I didnt put my wig on the other day when a friend came over and DS had his friend over yesterday and I didnt have time to so scared the dickens out of the kid lol. Good thing DS had warned him
Kathy that must have been quitte the storm you had was there thunder and lighting, I love thunder and lighting storms my very favorite,nexxt to the northern lights those are soooo beautiul I always feel so blessed when I get to see them. I didnt find out who got kicked off of dancing with the stars either. I fell asleep before the end. did you find out who? I am guessing that radio guy Mike but you never know.
Chrissy I guess its evening there now huh, you lucky duck...no farts i hope.....happy hour for you maybe I will sneak some baileys into my coffee here at work and join you.
Husk hey girl, you will know when it is the right time for you to shave the head. I just knew that I could not go through the clumping stage where you wash your hair and handfulls come out. That would have sent me over the deep end so decided to take matters in my own hands as the inevitable was coming anyhow. But thats just me, funny how dark my hair really is as I always hightlighted qutie blonde. Maybe I will keep it dark when it grows back, the wig I have is also a bit longer than my hair was and my hair was quite long and it is darker with a few blond hightlights in it. People who work around my office thought I had died it and got some extensions put in and thought it looked great. Wait till summer when I come in comando cuase its just to hot to wear the wig lol what a shocker that will be for them.
AStorm I sure hope your week is going better and you are finding some things that bring you joy instead of stress, Stress is the last thing we need in our lives right now isnt it.Since my diagnosisi I have been doing my best to try and rid myself of anything and everone that brings me stress on a regular basis. I dont have time for people who always need me to fill their cup up right now.Wish my bank account would get the hint!!! lol. anyhow sedning you a hug even if you dont need it right now hey everyone loves a hug
Hi Goldie hope your having a great day and can join us for drink tonight. I might actually have a real glass of wine tonight
. you know what I find so funny I was so dreading the loosing hair thing and now when I get home from work I cant wait to get this wig off. I cant even recognize myself from the girl who first signed up on this site 3 short months ago. Wow what a learning curve this has been.To all the lovely ladies I havent mentioned have a fab day and hopefully see you tonight at the HTL for a drink I will let you all try on my sash and crown I got with the title of little mis HTL that Dorothy gave me lol. And yes the sash is leopord print she knows better
Hugs
Kymn
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Claire - beautiful picture - you do look so young and just as pretty as I imagine from the tiny profile picture.
Dorothy - thanks for asking about my BIL. I only hear a bit if I pester my sister enough - maybe she needs just not to think about it all too much. My other sister left to go out of town but she said so far so good. No bad side effects yet - other than the fatigue, weird tastes and such... but she said he is " very chipper". I will say this he is truely the most positive person I have ever met which is so helpful!
Husker - I know you are are nervous as well but I'm sure you will do fine and look wonderful! As with most things in life the first step is always the hardest. Send us a picture if you can... it is still a mystery to me but the lovely Goldie has helped me in the past!
Junie - sounds like you are getting the hang of the oxygen tank - so glad it isn't stopping you from enjoying life. Hope you dinner was lovely
Karen - one of my good friends keeps me up on all the wonderful Jewish traditions - my son and her son are best friends as she says touchstones for each other. They clicked the minute they met and they were only 5. She is also the best cook I have ever met ( since I haven't actually met Claire or her amazing cooking). Your story reminded me of this lemon sauce my Mom could make so perfectly but mine always failed. So she came over to help me. I had her in the other room as I did exactly what she said and when it got to the point mine always failed once again it just wouldn't work. She kept telling me what to do and finally she came into the room. The sec she got close to the stove it worked!!! We used to laugh so over that. Now that she is gone, I tried the sauce again for my kids and what do you know? She must have passed it on cause now it works every time.
NM - where are you? Hope you and HD are together so we don't have to worry about either of you....
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Good morning, Loungettes! Sorry I didn't get back on Monday evening, I was bushed when I got home and didn't even turn the computer on. Then yesterday was my 12 hours day (only 4 more to go this semester!), got home and fell asleep eating dinner. Now to get caught up:
Dork-I'm so sorry about the pain and drainage. What a disappointment. I'm not sure it's ever "just" a tit. But it's good you aren't sick. Go ahead and cry, tears actually are one way the body removes stress hormones from the system.
Stanzie-I still vividly remember the night lightning struck a tree across the road from my house. The noise shook the house, and I picked up pieces of burn, exploded tree from the back yard the next day. Talk about scary! So I know how you feel about storms.
Goldie-sleeping in until 6??!!?? Heavens, half the day is gone by then! What time do you usually get up?
Karen-I am so jealous of people who can get outside and walk or play in the dirt! It's still frozen here. Have a good time on your break. It's nice to have time to do stuff around the house, isn't it? Hope DH feels better soon. He's probably just worn out from dealing with the stone. People don't realize home much energy it burns up when something is physically wrong with us. Takes time to recover.
Claire-I heard birds this morning when I was hanging out laundry, so maybe there's hope for spring here yet! I'm praying for your friend's speedy and complete recovery. That she remembers the surgery and was in uncontrolled pain make me so angry,. There are many medications that can be used to block the memory if the pain can't be controlled. There's no reason anyone should have to go through that. AAARRGGGHHH!!
Jaybird-I'm with you! Gone 2 days and 4 PAGES to catch up on! I would love to see Moscow, do you have any pics to post?
Wahine-congrats on the new baby to visit! Babies do have a tendency to ignore the plans made by their parents.
Kymn-I miss my hot tub. I had one for a number of years, it sprang a terminal leak. Used to love getting in just before bed. I kept it on the back deck, so in the winter I had to shovel so I could get to it. Very chilly going out there in the all-together! Someday I'll have another one, I keep promising myself.
Hi, Hunky! I borrowed a friend's notebook for a while, didn't like the little key board. My fingers are just too BIG! And the platter of fromage-whiz looks delightful!
Pants, Jock, please make sure the Percotini Fountaind and Fukitol dispenser are within Claire's reach at all times. She need s a little TLC.
Lilyn-Welcome to the lounge! I really cannot see how a one night drinking binge can hurt you, cancer-wise. If you did it every week, that would be a different story, but once, that's blowing off steam and will improve your mental and emotional status. Moderation is best, except here in the lounge where there are never any hangovers, headaches. Or ill effects at all! Don't beat yourself up over something over and done with that probably isn't even a problem to begin with.
Huskerkkc-welcome to you, too! Whatever you need to get through the buzz cut the Tenders will have ready for you. Just let them know your pleasure!
Dork-I took my own drains out after recon. It's not hard at all. The key thing to remember is to open the drain bulb up and release the suction before taking it out. If there's a stitch, a small pair of scissors will work just fine to snip it, then the drain will slide right out. Then look and make sure all the stitch is out when you are done. Sometimes it's knotted in a couple places and needs another snip to get the rest out. You may need DH's help if the drain comes out in your armpit, it's hard to reach and see that one. The relief when the drain comes out is WONDERFUL!
Claire-I used to have one of those lavender buckwheat pillows. Not sure whatever became of it. I'll have to look for another one!
AStorm-I'm sorry you're having a bad week. I know what those are like. Come on in and have a drink and hit up the Fukitol dispenser. We need to invent a hormone balancer that protects us from the beast and PMS and everything else.
Karen-sounds like a good time is about to be had at your house! Please let us know how it goes!
HOw about this for a DOTD?
PMS Special
2 oz Vodka
Grapefruit JuiceDirections
Shake with ice and strain over ice in a cocktail glass.
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Thanks for the compliments ladies. Nadine and I were having the most wonderful time. Hair is much longer now, and on the way to a bob. Glad it had grown out by cold weather time.
NM.....thought as much. Glad the 12s are nearly history. Agree the anesthesiologist should have some sort of "forgetfulness" med (I seem to remember scopolomine from when I was an OR floor aide). But the bigger challenge was not to kill the poor lady with anesthesia while fixing her hip. Very hard for someone with minimal circulation and a host of other ills.
I read the MedPage article posted on BC.org on the problems of balance post active treatment. The measurement was "falls". I fit the demographic. However, I think that falls are normal, as always ending up on my butt. I hit wet leaves and go flying, I get knocked over by the surf swimming, I sit down abruptly while hiking. Not to mention skiing, where I land on my butt 2 of 3 times getting off the chairlift.
I remember the substitute onc asking me at the end of Taxol about my balance. I told him "well, I cycled 30 miles yesterday". He didn't ask anything else. (He had told me that he had given up cycling after wiping out a number of years ago.)
I have noticed that I am unenthusiastic about platform shoes, but think because of the date with alcoholic loser a couple of years ago that ended with a broken toe, when I walked home without changing into my flats.
I need to get exercised and get to work. Need to get a funding proposal out.
Dorothy......bummer on the work, but you know what to do. The good news is that when you get things rolling again, you will be back in the $$$ I went to a technology services conference in Las Vegas with a drain, so wearing one to work doesn't sound all that bad. Just wear something loose and stylish over so you look fab. Important thing is you are on the mend.
TitZ up, ladies! - Claire
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Just a quick hellooo...its almost 11am and I'm not sure what I've done this morning except 2 loads of laundry and dropped DD off at a friends.....Need to go work ont he taxes some more....mileage for my volunteer work, then do some more tidying up in the house....BBL
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AStorm - so sorry the hormons are getting to you. I sometimes used to be glad when I looked at a calendar and could be relieved it was just getting my period. Now with menopause I still sometimes feel like there is this big build up and then remember there won't be any relief of the hormones. Any one else get that who are over and done? Anyway, hope things look better soon.
NM - Glad to know all is well. Your posts and cartoons are so perfect and just the best. I so look forward to them every day. Oh not to put any pressure or anything
Karen - missed part of my train of thought about my son and his friend. Anyway, his family invites my son for many of the Jewish Holidays which I so love that he gets to understand and experience another religion. One of my best friends growing up did the same for me and still no matter where she is she has always called me on Christmas. So thanks for sharing everything. We all can learn so much from each other which is another reason this is such a lovely place to be!
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Dwaggin me arsh thru da dor 2 da bar, yup, daz me ontha floor, n eff I luk lik sheeeeeet itz cuz I feel lik sheeeeeet...sum1 puleeeez hand me downa bucket a dog beers n vodka to quit da nasty lil migraine datz been stormin ma gray cells. Me tink me got way 2 wound up about !!!!***T-A-X-E-S****!!!! den dint get enuF wa wa, n not enuf yumping yacks den got wound into a COMPLETE basket case n landed in bed wi nightmares n twisted sheeeeeeeeeeeets! If dat warnt bad enuf itz bin jus rain n snow n rain n snow n rain n snow. Where's the Sunshine???? Oye vey, hopin yer havin a betta day den meesie isie......TITZ UP!
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Awwwww Beansie is back, albeit feeling like sheeeeeeet! So sawry to hear that u are feeling like crappola. But glad you are baaaaack here wid us'uns. We will make sure Pants just spoils you rawton! Oh lookie,he is alweady comin ovah with your iced buckit of doggie beerz...and some wodka too.....either you will have a humdinger of a continued migraine with dwinking all of that, or.....maybe feel bettah??? Don't stay away so long!
Where are all the other MIA'S????? HD, Dee, Heather, and anyone else that hasn't posted for a bit? Come on back!
Kath
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Thanks Wahine! I dint realize how hard it wud hit, but yesterdey wuz da 1 yr anniv of when I got da rat bastard dx.
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Did I hear road trip and girls night at Karens was it????????Count me in 0
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Oh Beans.....
So sorry. Actually, none of us know when the rat bastard hit. Taxes aren't a topic that cheers me up either. Plus, agree on the weather here sucking major a**.
My big scare prior to being officially diagnosed was that I got some sort of virus, so was dragging. I was sure I was Stage IV, as my mother had dragged prior to her death from lung cancer. I was beyone elated when I learned I had something most likely curable.
I personally celebrate the surgery where they removed the rat bastard.
As for the "perpetual PMS" cure, getting my sorry hide moving always helps. Immediate. Sometimes I get on my bicycle, and go from funk to endorphin high in a matter of a couple minutes.
I was in a funk a couple of weeks ago, when dragging from the creeping crud and unexercised. This was also prior to getting paid for the consulting work I had done. Very hard to take the long view then.
So time for me to think of the Daffodil Classic. Hopefully, it will have rained itself out by then. - Claire
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That's a good pernt, Claire, when did rat bastard hit? And why da poop is it only beautiful, intelligent, talented, cool chics that get it? Rat bastard like messin with hot babes!
The rain-snow-rain-snow-bs got the ground so awful, wet, mushy, muddy, icy, sheeeeety, that I stayed inside for 4 days, big mistake, as you say, gotta get my sorry hide moving and get past this!! My happiness is directly proportional to the amount of exeercise I get my sorry hide to do.
This will make you laff: When I do yumping yacks, I can't find a bra that holds em tight enuf. I used to take a pair of leggings and tie them around my bust (B4 BC) so they wouldn't flap up and down so much and hit me in the face n stuff (j/k). But now I'm so delicately careful with the still healing, post lump, post rad, post ad nauseum boobies that what I do is hold them with one arm and flap with the other then switch every ten yumps.
Will join you for a Classic Daffodil! Is it happy hour yet? My hed hurts n I needa dwinky!
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