TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Popping up from the Rabbit Hole....my, it just gets deeper and deeper.....
Saw some wonderful news from Odalys and Z
Sending hugs to Gina and all who need it..
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Hi girls,
I've been trying to access the discussion boards, but kept getting "timed out"...
Wild/Jan - love the new "do" and avatar! It looks great!
Odalys - I am assuming your sister got good news? WooHoo! Every time I try and back up to read pages, my PC would freeze up.Quote:
We have never shot the bears in the yard, but my dad who lives a half a mile away had to kill one 3 years ago in his yard trying to kill his dog. It was a 2-year-old cub that fish and wildlife protection officers had live trapped in his yard 54 hours previously and transported 80 miles away it came back that fast!
Deb - all I can say about your bear story is - I'd be changing my underwear a lot if I lived where you do
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ok, why is Casino Girl getting certified???
Because, like MB pointed out, I am certifiable LOL! I'm hoping to get my open water scuba certification next month. Need to get cracking on that book...
Robin - You go girl! I love to hear you so empowered!!!
Vickie - sorry you're having a migraine. I've never had one, but they don't sound fun at all. Maybe you need a blue rink or two.
Welcome Rita Jean!
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Hey Donna, good luck with your certification! Would it surprise you to know I am certified? LOL Haven't dove in a long time, last time was in Key West, but love it! What kind of open dives do you have to do? We were required to do a night dive. Oh My. Very freaky and black as the ace of spades under there. Just our flashlights. We did a drift dive down Silver River and a semi-cave dive (we could always see the opening) where we took cans of cheese and fed the fish from it. Too funny to have them swarming and biting at that string cheese. What fun, good for you. Marsha
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Quick flyby.
Indi, welcome. You must have posted right around the same time I did this morning, as I missed your post. Purplemb summed up the "rules" nicely. You'll like us.
Cheri, you're home. Great news on Amber and glad to have you home; you were missed.
G, draft a letter for me and I'll send it to Hilary. I would do it but I'll probably forget the way my mind is lately....
Amy, I'm hoping the dress I bought at Macys online fits - I'm still pretty busty so it's questionable but it is a pretty dress.
Wild Jan, new avatar - love it. I get chills just reading about hubby's leg.
Charlene, great letter - let's see if you get a response.
Guz, I can dig out my son's paperwork when I was fighting with the school district to get him some special attention with his ADHD. I just have to remember where it is but I'll look for it.
BBL after boot camp.
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Hello ladies and Peter,
It has been quite busy here at my wagon. I have been reading and tried to post twice and just before I was going to post lost the web site and it took too long to get back on. Grrr.... My dh just came in and wanted to use the computer - that happens a lot too. My kids start going back to school this Friday and next Monday and dh starts back day after Labor Day and then I will have the computer to myself - at least during the day. Do I sound too happy about that? Nah.
My oldest ds came home last Thursday for an eye appointment on Friday. Was told vision in his right eye is less than 20/300! and he should see a cornea specialist as he may need a cornea transplant! He is only 23. The doctor he saw did not tell him who to see and when I went to our insurance web site to see who he could see - no one was listed. Called the insurance company and they could not have been more helpful. Got back to me yesterday and guaranteed that he could see a cornea specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, so he has an appointment for September 7. The kid works in a research lab and does lots of reading and computer work and really needs both of his eyes. I am hoping that they can do something else for him besides a transplant. Thankfully, his other eye so far is okay - has a milder form of the condition in his right eye. Please keep him in your prayers.
I had my DEXA scan this morning and a chest x-ray. I have a bad stomach made worse by being on Zocor now - so am hoping that the DEXA does not show I need Fosamax. My onc appointment is next week so will wait until then for the results. Maybe all my exercising and taking (or not) all the calcium supplements will help. See the PCP on Thursday to recheck the cholesterol.
I also broke down and joined Weight Watchers. The scale has been creeping up even with all the exercising. I am doing the core program and so far have lost two pounds. Not hard when you get the hang of it.
It has rained almost non-stop here since Saturday afternoon. We really needed the rain but enough already! Since my oldest ds was home this weekend and I had only two tickets for the Packers game - he and Jack went to the game and dh and I went to a sports bar across from the stadium. Jack was so excited. It was great cuz the Packers creamed the Seahawks. In all fairness - Seattle did not have some of their better players playing - but looks like the Packers have a pretty good team this season.
Cheri - woo hoo you are home and the leg is getting better. Better yet no PICC line - aren't you glad you didn't get the port removed. Glad Amber is okay.
Nicki - rest up and take care of that pneumonia. I was reading and thinking the same thing. The smoking is probably not causing your problems but is also not helping. The chemo does do a number on us - but what is the alternative. You can definitely do it if you haven't smoked all week. Would help if your dh quit too. Also might want to ask the doc about getting checked for lowered immunity - can't think of the panel name - but checks for antibody levels - just a thought.
Odalys - I am so happy for you and your sister on the B9 results - the only kind we like to hear! Calls for champagne I think.
CY - you really amaze me - you are drywalling! So sorry about your tooth. Hope the root canal went well today. Sending you positive thoughts for your scans this week.
Marsha - so glad you found a surgeon you like and will do what you want. We will all be with you on Oct 1 - hope they have a big OR room.
Angel - your letter was right on. Surprised she can stay in business with that attitude. So sorry Audrey had to be there to witness it. Hugs for her. Yay for no obstruction. Flabby kidney - Better that be flabby than elsewhere as long as it works.
Wild/Jan - Like your new avatar! Nice color - you do look younger. Wow - your dh really broke his leg - surprised no cast -maybe that is why it did not heal? Maybe time for a second opinion.
Gina - I can't believe that the insurance company wants you to see a cleft palate guy - are they nuts? Obviously they have people working there who don't know crap about medical procedures. I would go to the state insurance commisioner or contact one of those news programs - here our local news station has one called Contact6 and they will harrass the company for you. Most businesses don't like it when the news gets involved - bad press.
Guz - hugs to you - so hard when we have to fight to get things we know our children need. Again - a lot of insurance companies have people with no medical experience working there - they don't have a clue.
Z - congrats on the B9. Enjoy your vacation.
MB - I agree. must practice drinking before flying. For flying take plenty of Xanax and you won't care if you are flying or not LOL.
Deb - oh my. Those bears are HUGE! Would scare the crap out of me for sure and to think I was upset because we had raccoons in the yard. Darn things ate the cantalope I had planted in my garden. The person who invented cheesecake in a cone should be arrested because that definitely should be illegal. Sounds so good. Didn't make it to our fair this year, but my daughter went and brought home cream puffs (our fair is famous for them) - YUM!
Amy - have a few beers for me! On my diet no beer for me - boo hoo. Those puppies are just too cute.
Shokk - you have been quiet. Are you in the closet again? Don't think Dean is headed your way. Let us know you are okay.
Denise - you had a root canal too - yikes! I have had a few and don't want any more. Good luck on finding a mother of the groom dress - I hate dress shopping - can never find anything I like - always looks good on someone else.
Margaret - you are dress shopping too. Have fun with that. Congrats on the boot camp running. I haven't tried running yet but don't think I would get very far.
Jankay - congrats on the 200 feet. Wow. Glad you are getting a new computer.
SoCal - adorable granddaughter.
Robin - you go girl. I have a feeling "Earl" is going to be really sorry he treated you badly. Look how far you have come in the past year.
Vickie - sorry you are having trouble with your half-sis. I would probably let the judge know just for the record. Never had a migraine but they do not sound pleasant. All the stress is probably not helping either.
CasinoGirl -that is so cool - where do you scuba dive?
ChristineK - how is the hand? Did the roofers come? Sure hope you can sleep in your bed by now.
Madison - a rabbit hole?
Beth - will keep your friend in my prayers. Glad you seem to be doing better this time.
BMD -hope you got something to eat - feeling a bit like that myself right now.
Shirley - you should be coming home soon. I think I read something about the ungodly hour of 4 AM! The pictures of you and Marsha were great. You two are so tiny!
Betty - don't spend all that money in one place. Sounds like unemployment suits you for now.
Liz - so sorry about your MIL. I hope the family can focus on her quality of life rather than the quantity. Hugs to you. Got my secret pal info - thanks!
Welcome Rita Jean to the circle.
I have been writing this post for over an hour, copying, scrolling back, pasting, etc. and I am now so tired. I know I have missed many - brain is just too tired to think and I have kids checking every few minutes to see if I am done yet. That doesn't help with the thinking either. You are all in my thoughts, especially those going through a hard time.
Love and hugs to all from A to Z,
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Geeesh.........would someone wake up these boards!!!! Can we all say s...l...o...w....! I probably ticked the cyber monster off now and he'll eat my post!!
Betty: See, you saved your DH's life by quitting your job!! I'm glad you are having a lunch.....minus the #*$^%! And you got your pay to boot!
Colleen: Always good to hear from you........enjoy your time in New Jersey! I'm kinda real bad in this geography stuff..........is New Jersey far from you?
Indi: Of course you are welcome here!! We are a bunch of loving, compassionate and kinda crazy girls! Enjoy your stay with us!
Puppy: I have a feeling that something is up with you....please let us know how you are.
Margaret: I totally agree.......working for a living totally sucks! Right now I'm barely working and that has to change......soon! No kidding.....I ended up wearing capri's to weigh in today and took jeans with me!! Didn't need them after all as it got a bit warmer today.
Vickie: Hope you're feeling better my friend. I've never had Migranes......but I can't stand even a little bitty headache. Hope the crazy half sister has left you alone.
MB: My lizard avatar.......to funny! As long as it isn't the one where the bugger was licking me with that wierd tongue!!
Robin: Did I read that you are ready for the back hoe? Work boots are sitting here and ready to go.......just say the word!!
CasinoGirl: Awwwww.....they said you were certifiable!! I agree, certifiable in having a good time.........and I totally enjoyed the weekend with you! Now, I see you're gonna certify in Scuba diving.........I like snorkeling, but don't think I could do the Scuba thing!
Cheri: I see that you are home and that Amber is alright! Yippee.........now let us here from you!
Charlene: That letter was far to nice to Nasty Woman..You should turn all of us loose on her!
Thanks for letting us know that Z is B9!!!!
And your results are great too..............guess a Flabby Renal Pelvis ain't so bad!!!! WTH is that?
Z: Yippee to you!
Well it sure looks like we've had some good news in the circle this week!!!!!!!!!! Lot's of B9 floating around!!
Guz: Hey to you! Still fighting with the Insurance company. That makes me so mad...........ooohhhhhhh, I could spit nails. Read CasinoGirls post to Gina....maybe she can help you out too!
Amy: You got that right....another dress to hang in the closet with the other one timer's! Son is coming home for the weekend........haven't seen him in 11 months!!
Oh crap........DH just came in from the 'workshop'....he usually hibernates out there until 8 or so!!
WildJan: Love the new you!!!! I'm thinking maybe I'll go from blonde to brunette so I can look like that!! Hmmmm....I have the total blonde image here........think I can pull off a brunette!? You really do look good, my dear!
Glad you liked the dryer repair!!
Nicki: Yes!! You are feeling better! Just don't overdue..! I like that you pulled the nurse cap on for yourself today!!!! And decided not to be your own Doctor! To Funny........I play Doctor all the time..........and the sad thing is, half the time I'm right!! This weekend is the wedding isn't it? You put on that sexy black dress and you are going to have a great time!!!!
Thanks on compliment about my diet........you will do fine also.......you've had alot of set backs recently. See, the diet part is over now...I'm in week 5 out of 6 in stabilization........then 4 weeks of maintenance. So far so good.....but I'm scared that I will put some back on. Haven't so far.........gotta keep positive!! We will get together soon!
Marsha: I am so glad that your new BS isn't a idiot! I am so happy that you are going to get the surgery done. Seems like a wierd thing to be happy about....but we all know what it means!!
Elaine: Bronchitis.........glad you went to the doctor and started on meds.........feel better!
Shel: Have fun in the Keys!! And I'm sure you will enjoy meeting up with Trisha!
Deb: ROFLMAO!!!! I so thought you were kidding about the morgue!! Thanks for answering my question about the age of the cubs!! Just curious...........man I'd be cleaning myself up every few minutes if I lived there!! Be careful..doesn't sound like the fairy tale...The 3 Little Bears!!
Susan: You are to Funny! Haven't you ever noticed with Men that if it is INSIDE the house it isn't IMPORTANT enough to replace.....Now if it is OUTSIDE the house than it is number one on the list to replace! Love the bit of me waiting by the mailbox for the Visa..........been there done that!! And my pond is still murky!
Pam: Ditto all that you said about Insurance Companies!
Lini: Gotta go back and re-read your list!! Don't remember the one about the Porn!
Brenda: A true sister! I do believe all my teeth have root canals now........and all but one has a crown........and that one is scheduled for the first of September. Wooden Choppers would have been the way to go!
JanKay: Great news on PT! Thanks for keeping us posted and I do hope you get your PC soon!
Sheri: Aw, don't be to sad. Just keep your head up and try for another spot........you love acting, your part is out there somewhere!
Madison: Last but certainly not least my friend! Just why are you hiding in the Rabbit Hole again? Let us help you!
Shokk: Now where did that one take off to...does anyone know?
Alwayshope: Don't make me come to Arkansas!
Susfive: HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....where are you?
Kristen: Disappeared again?
Liz: Hope things are working out with your MIL. Prayers.
As soon as I sign off....I'll remember someone........from A to Z.....sleep tight!
Hugs,
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See what I mean............I just wrote a ginormus post and copied it..........didn't need to, it flew right through. Now if I didn't copy it........................
Hugs,
Denise0 -
tired to read and am just too tired between a nose that won't quit running and having sat 3 hours in the dentist chair I'm exhausted. Think I'll go lay down for a while and maybe I'll be back later tonight.
Rita jean I'm glad you finally joined us
Welcome Indago!
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Wild/Jan: You look beautiful. The color is perfect for you.
Dawn? I Am Dawn? How the heck are you. Haven't talked to you in such along time. How are you doing? Will put our sweet skybaby in the middle of the circle. Praying for B9 all the way.
Jankay: You sure do have alot of friends. Hope you get your computer real soon, miss ya in the mornings.
Charlene: Good news from the urologist. Im with you, I took a good look at myself after Jan's picture - thinking I really need to get mine colored soon, very soon.
Sheri: Just because you didnt get the part doesnt mean your not good. Im sorry your feeling so disappointed. Sending a big hug your way.
Amy: Good night. Sleep tight.
CasinoGirl: Open diving scuba certificate sounds hard and scary. Good luck!
Suz: Only hoping for good news on that dexascan. We are having the same rain issues here. The DesPlaines River has flooded the DesPlaines area here in Illinois. Hasnt been this bad since 1985. What the heck is wrong that your son needs a corneal transplant? Was it damaged? My goodness, you have had your hands full. With regards to smoking! Seems like lately Im a failure at everything, so I can talk all I want about quitting smoking. I have no self control. But at least Im thinking of trying to quit and I havent had a cig since last Wednesday. I realized today that DH needs to do more than quit smoking. Drunk at 3pm on a Tuesday. Id say he needs to stop drinking and that is what is behind all of this.
Denise: Yep, I did my big walk this afternoon as part of my therapy. Walked past one house and then back inside. Was short of breath, but I did it. Wasnt in only 10 days ago I was taking my dog for his early morning walk. Thats at least 1.5 to 2 miles.
Susan: Cowboy Up!
Saying food night to everyone
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Jankay, I want you to know how much i am missing you.
Z, made me very happy when I saw your wonderful news.
so Suz, you broke down and joined WW, huh? I have to do something. My doctor wants me to start on Zocor too. I am already taking Actonel for osteoporosis. All these pills have such side effects. Maybe if I lose weight the side effects will be easier. LOL
Sorry to hear about your son. So tragic for someone so young. I'll be praying for good smart doctors to make him well.
Denise are you doing WW also or that other weight management place. I'm still gonna call and talk with you about it. I'm hoping if I lose weight my knees won't hurt so much.
Well, Casino Girl I agree with Denise. you are certifiably fun. And cute as a button. Oh we still have the party hat!!! It's in the bath tub in the trailer. That was the safest place to store it on the trip back. LOL
Jan, your new avitar is finally showing up. I like it.0 -
good evening dear family,
still not feeling worth a tinkers damn (as my grandfather would say LOL). Not sure if this is just a migraine or the flu. Runnin hot and cold, terrible headache, stomach ache that comes and goes, achey here and there...who the heck knows...gonna tough it out and walk the perimeter anyways...if I fall down just cover me up and leave me there.
Got an Ipod and I am totally Ipod illiterate and it may just make me insane. Downloaded songs on my Limewire but can't figure out how to get them on the Ipod software to put them on the ipod..grrr. Getting too old I think.
Lots of good news in the circle today! B9 for Odalys, Amber, Z...wow...lets keep the good news coming from all around.
Takin some tissues and a good stiff drink to CY which I may share with her...can't feel much worse LOL. Sweet dreams dear lady and hope you get feeling better soon. You do way too much!
Charlene...you got good news today too...yippee. Tucking you in early so I can play with the babies and spoil them a bit. Nate keeps buggin me for a baby sister LOL. Still wants Derrick but I'm not going there tonight.
Cheri pal..where did you disappear too? Gonna send Jankay with her scooter to hunt you down. I think Robin has the bulldozer fired up too. I'll give ya a blue drink if you come out.
Deb...thanks for the story. I love reading your stories...dead batteries in the flashlight...hmmm...seems to me your emergency preparedness plan could use a little tweaking! Morgue duty wouldn't be for me thats for sure.
WildJan...I like the color!!! Very nice. Sweet dreams to you.
Suz...hope your scan comes back ok. Its cold and rainy here too. High of 60 degrees which wouldn't be so bad but its so damp it feels much colder. Supposed to be back in the upper eighties by Friday. Tucking you in and wishin you happy dreams.
Colleen...are ya hiding?
Marsha...hate to tell you this but diving in the dark would scare the bejeezus outta me! No way, no how. I don't even like water that I can't see the bottom in...even though I love the ocean...weird, I know.
Guz...whats up buttercup? Hope that everything is ok. Sendin you a hug.
Margaret is off to boot camp again. How is it going? You must be enjoying it or getting some benefit or you wouldn't have "reenlisted" LOL. Sweet dreams.
Puppy...how did the appointment go? Any news on what they are planning. Sending prayers, love and hugs.
(((Sheri)))
Casinogirl...yup...pass me a drink or two and I'll be just fine LOL. Where did you hid Christine?
Denise...I'll come to Arkansas with ya and hunt down our Jasmine girl...she's hiding on us. Happy dreams.
Indi...welcome...did I already tell you that...don't think so but I may have...would forget my head if it weren't screwed on tight. Have a peaceful night.
ok...gone as far as I can go...need to lay down. Throwing a log on the fire (shhh...don't tell wild Bob...he'll be tryin to make it bigger)...sending hugs all around the circle.
Love ya all
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Quick fly by here also. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes for my MIL. She's awake, alert they pulled the NG tube and will most likely release her tomorrow or Thursday. This is going to be an ongoing situation until she says no more. DH is being an ass since I suggested Hospice and I really don't care. I haven't laughed since I left NY!
I love reading good news.
Nicki - you're going to look smashing in your little black dress. Have fun.
Vickie - sounds like flu to me. Gentle Hugs
Suz - I've never tried WW. You looked great to me at Pinkstock.
Denise - I agree - very slow today. The boards hon, not you.
Susan - lol at the hat. So glad it made it home.
Madison - loved talking with you. Hope the rabbit hole is better tomorrow.
Okay as you can tell I'm headed to the pissy tent.
Hugs to all from Amy to Z.
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Oh Liz...I wish I could wrap up a laugh and send it your way! Some days I laugh through the tears, but if I don't laugh I'm screwed....
Sending you a hug and a bucket of blue drinks....
Hugs
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Hello everyone...
Project going GREAT!!!
Need to finish by Thursday (at the latest)....
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Hi sisters and Peter. Geeze, don't know if I can catch up. Lots of posts this past week and because of all the stress I haven't been able to retain much of what I did read. Sorry, nothing personal just my mind checking out in order to handle all the stress. We are all so happy about the B9 results. We're just starting to come down from the adrenaline rush.
Z- yeah, glad you too received B9 results. Now you can really enjoy your vacation.
Charlene - I am glad you changed your avatar. Last weekend while we were partying I did not recognize you. Sorry, I think my mind was shot. As for the horse woman, is that her business? If so, the public deserves to hear how she treats her customers. What a meany (sp?).
Wild/Jan - great makeover. You look much younger.
Nicki- glad to hear you are getting better.
Gina - We won't judge you if you post all you are going through. We are all fighting our own war. No competition here. We will jut offer support and encouragement. As for the insurance, glad to see you are fighting them.
Cheri - glad you are home. I called you at the hospital but your dh said you were sleeping. I'm praying for you and your DD. Please let us know her results.
Shel - have fun in the keys.
Chaco - I wish I could with some of the Fl sisters. This new work schedule makes it hard to get away. I met a couple of other sisters in chat this past weekend. They asked if I knew you.
Liz - I hope our situation with your MIL improves. I know the decision to place her in hospice care is difficult. DH had to make this decision for his mom a couple years ago. He finally signed the paperwork on a Friday afternoon, we hurried to transfer her to the only hospice bed available at a local hospital only to have her expire on Sunday morning. So difficult to deal with it all. God be with her, you, and your family during this difficult time.
Okay, Ive been thinking of doing something special for DH to thank him for all his kindness, support and taking such good care of me during this whole ordeal. His hobby is to restore old cars. Before I was dx, he purchased a Grand National to restore but has not been able to work on it due to all that has been going on and all the additional expenses. So I am thinking of writing to the producers of the show Overhaul on TLC to see if they would consider having his car overhauled. He is a huge fan of the show and it would mean so much to him. I think of I write a letter about all he has done for me and our family during this journey they may consider it. What do you all think?
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Odalys,
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OK I need to vent for a bit here. Please feel free to skip my whining I just need to get it out
I am fricking sick of being sick and tired! My treatment was finished 8 months ago and since I am triple negative, Im not on any more meds, so my side effects are not caused by any medication. My joints hurt, my bones ache, my lymphodemia sucks and I have no energy.
I have always been fat, but I was VERY active before cancer. I hiked, fished, walked, was on the run from 6:30am until 10:30 pm and I did SO many things. Now I feel like I am 100 years old. My feet are still numb on the bottom from the Taxol, so I am always worried about falling down. The ends of my fingers are numb, so I burn myself all the time.
My doc told me that maybe my problems are due to my weight! WTH? I have been fat my whole life, but now I feel like crap .so anyway, I tried to start working out, but I keep hurting my knees and I have no energy .grrrrrr If I try and do any upper body exercises, My LE makes my whole arm and trunk blow up like the Pillsbury dough-boy. It seems like a self fulfilling prophecy How am I supposed to exercise, loose weigh and get in shape when I feel like this???
I know I should start small and work slowly, but I am about as patient as a 2-year-old so that is WAY hard for me.
I really DO want to feel better Im just not sure how to get from where I am now to where I want to be ..
OK Whew I feel better ..
This little self centered bitch session has been brought to you by cancer .the gift that keeps on giving .0 -
Odalys - write the letter! It's a great idea and you never know what may come of it.
Deb - gentle hugs my roomie. I wish I had answers for you. I can tell you that I am 18 months out of chemo and just now getting energy back. Give yourself more time. I know it's hard to do. BTW - love your ending. I think we can all relate to that.0 -
Odalys yes, write the letter.
Deb, if it's any consolation I feel the same way. I'm tired and I'm tired of being in pain. I'm not giving up and I know you won't give up either. I'll make a deal with you: whoever finds the magic potion first, lets the other one know ASAP. hugs!!
Charlene I missed your news about the flabby left renal pelvis. LOL Glad it's ok
Sheri there will be a better part for you next time. And you will have more pictures to show us.
Where's Jasmine and Snowman_n_thongs and evil elf and shokk and ChristineK and Tgirl and Sige and.....show yourselves.0 -
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OK Whew I feel better ..
This little self centered bitch session has been brought to you by cancer .the gift that keeps on giving
Deb, even when you're feeling down, you can still find humor and I love that. We're all about self centered bitch sessions here.
Sorry you're not feeling up to par. Neither am I. I used to be very active as well. A gym rat in fact. Now my knees sound like they're gonna fall off if I stand up after sitting for more than 30 minutes. Could it be age? Surely not.
Marsha - NIGHT DIVING? WTH????? Don't recall anyone at the dive place mentioning that! I think night diving would totally freak me out. Maybe I'm not certifiable after all...
As far as Christine being MIA...I sent her a check to settle up on Pinkstock expenses and haven't heard from her since... I think she's pretty busy right now though.
Hugs to all!
Donna0 -
OOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!! My post just got ate again!!!!!!!!!! I reposted much that was lost last night and updated too. I can't do it again, I'm to tired. This is the pits!
To all that had good news today - congrats.
Deb - know how you feel about the joints and no energy. I just got off the provigil about 2 months ago due to extreme fatigue. Still not 100%. My poor feet and ankles are the worst and the trigger fingers too. I ended all treatment about 19 months ago; I thought I would never feel anywhere close to normal - I hope there is still room for improvement. Whine, moan, groan - many/most of us have been there.
Got to catch up on some bookwork from being gone last week yet. We were under severe thunderstorm alert earlier this evening - think we may have gotten 2 drops of rain. 21 days now that we have seen 100 or 100+ temps. Trees are dying. Rain, oh the sweet smell of rain.
Well, hopefully this won't get eaten too. Hope EVERYONE has
a restful night and pleasant dreams. Maybe tomorrow my post will all go through.
Brenda0 -
Good evening CG's
I'll take the cool weather - send it my way. It was 98 in Denver today - way too hot for me!!! I don't care if it is August. My perfect summer day is 75 to 80 with blue skies, sun and a light breeze.
I am playing around with my Effexor - taking 75mg every other day and 1/2 tabs the other day. Its only been 3 days but I think it is helping. I guess time will tell. My son told my husband that he wants to get his GED. He feels going back to school is a waste of his time (he switched schools last year and a lot of credits only transfered as elective credits. He was supposed to graduate high school in 2007, but his junior year was a hard year and it was when I was Dx. He has looked into the GED and is waiting to hear back when the test is being given next. Noah is confident that he can pass the test (he is a bright kid). He says that it will be too stressful to work the hours he needs and to go to school. He told DH he wants to go to college and once he starts college, it won't matter if he got the GED or high school diploma. I will support his decision as I believe that schools fail some kids (and this is coming from a school psych who works in a traditional school!!!). He is 18 and worked the same job for two years and just started a new job last month. I think that is a pretty good record. Noah wanted to move out, but realizes that he can't afford to right now. I am happy to have him live here with us for awhile longer. I just worry about the health insurance. I don't know how long I can keep him on our policy if he is not in school. I know on Leah, the insurance company wants proof every semester that she is in school full time - but that may be because she is over 19.
Lots of people to catch up on. As many others have said, lots of good news these past few days. I love good news!!!
Odalys - so happy for B9 for both you and your sister. Write that letter for your DH for the car overhaul. He sounds like a great guy. My daughter also started 4th grade yesterday. Already had homework today. She came home and did it right away so she could play after dinner. she is getting so grown up - and she is my "baby".
Z - hooray - B9 for you too. Enjoy Lake Tahoe. We were there about 5 years ago on a vacation that also include the San Fran area. I loved Tahoe - it was so pretty - especially the water, but the water was so cold. I think it was July.
Beth - I wished school started after Labor Day. The best summer I had was several years ago, when they were doing construction on the schools where I work and we all started after Labor Day - it was so nice.
Nicki - I am glad that you are feeling better with each day. Sorry you had to trade your vacation week, but glad you have the time to rest up and get better. You go to that wedding this weekend and wear that black sexy dress - be sure to post pictures (coming from me who doesn't know how to post pictures without much difficulty).
BikerJan - hello
Angel - I only had 3 fills total. Had mine the same day as chemo. After my third fill, I was miserable and made my PS take some out - he took 50cc out of each side and I felt much better. After I was done fills, I had about 10 months till my exchange as I was having rads, and then needed to wait 6 months post rads. I had about 400cc (or maybe a little more) in my expanders. My implants are 300cc. Its now one month since the repair and so far both sides are even. I go back in 6 or 7 weeks. Still need to wear a bra 24/7. I don't mind wearing it during the day, but at night it is the pitts, especially as hot as it is. By this time of day (its 7:45 in Denver0 my bra is really annoying me.
Cheri - welcome home. Great news on Amber. Time to celebrate.
Deb - I'm no bear person - except I do love teddy bears. One day, DH and I are going to make it to Alaska - but I have a feeling it will be several years from now. Sorry you are having such a tough time. I agree, BC is the "gift" that keeps on giving. I am waiting for the day, that it is not a central part of my life. I keep wondering when the other "shoe is going to drop". The AI's are a mixed blessing - helpful to prevent a reoccurance, but the side effects are not so nice. My knees and knuckles hurt. Depression thanks to BC and the AI's. GI probs thanks to chemo. The list just goes on and on. Glad you shared with us. The CG is the perfect place to B**** and whine. We won't even ask you if you want some cheese to go with it.
Shirley - isn't it great when we can meet the CGers in person.
Denise - how is the mouth. I've had several root canals. Right now I need a crown and I don't feel like dealing with it. I know I need to schedule it, but I am waiting for a little bit.
Cy - hope you are feeling a little bit better. You are truly amazing.
Vickie - so sorry that Nate's birth mother is being so difficult for you. You and Nate don't deserve it. Hope you are feeling better soon. Migraine or flu stink!.
Amy - the puppies are so cute.
Gina - you started the CG so we could support those having tough times. You come here and B**** and whine all you want. Let us know if we can do anything for you to help with the idiot insurance company. Sending you a great big gentle hug.
Wildjan - love your new hair color. It is very becoming on you. So sorry to hear that DH leg is not healing. Many moons ago when I was in college, I broke my left leg - multiple compound fracture. It didn't heal and I ended up with a bone graft. they put a steel plate on the tibia and I was not allowed any weight bearing for 3 or 4 months, then is was a gradual build up - probably 6 months or more till I had full weight bearing. Thats over 30 years ago and I know times have changed - also you DH did much more damage to his leg. I sure hope it heals and you get some good news soon.
Lini - loved the lessons in life - need to print them off to keep.
RitaJean - welcome to the most wonderful place.
Betty - happy to hear that your ex-boss did not mess with your paycheck. Hope you had a good lunch with your co-workers. Loved your comment to your DH. I need to remember that. Heart disease runs in my DH's family. So far he has been lucky. His late father suffered many heart attacks and strokes starting in his 40's and BIL had a heart attack and quintuple (sp) bypass at 47. DH will be 52 in October.
Indi - welcome - this is the most wonderful group of people.
MB - you go girl - congrats on writing Senator Clinton. I will try to check out her website.
Angel - great letter to the "horse" woman. Well written. congrats to you on good test results. Hard to imagine you with anything "fat".
Guz - sorry that you are also having insurance hassles.
Marsha - so happy to hear that the new BS is a great guy and that you have a surgery date. We will be with you on October 1st. Such good news.
Choca - sorry to hear that you are sick. Get well soon.
Shel - have fun in the keys. hope you get to meet Tricia.
Jankay - can't wait to see you back on when you get your new computer. Way to go at PT - 200ft. wow.
Sheri - I am sorry that you did not get the part. It must hurt to get turned down. I am not talented at all in the artistic dept - no voice for singing and anymore with chemo brain, I don't think I could remember my lines even if I did want to act.
Casinogirl - certifiable - glad you explained that it is in scuba diving. I personal prefer my feet firmly planted on the ground - no scuba or sky diving. I used to ski, but have lost interest since BC - of course last year and this year it was out of the question. Wonder if I will want to next year.
Suz - sorry about your 23 year old son. Hopefully the eye specialist will have some good news for you. Hugs.
Please let us know the results of your DEXA scan and chest x-ray. I need to have a bone density - had my first last August and was borderline osteopenic. I've been on calcium and try to walk most nights. My PCP did not put me on Fosmax last summer due to all my GI problems. Tummy is better than it was last year, so will see what she will do after the next one. I see the onc next month so will ask him when I need to get a bone density. PCP says every two years, but I think onc said every year due to AI.
Liz - so sorry to hear about your MIL. I hope your hubby can make a good decision for his mother and be at peace with it. I got my secret pal info - thank so much for organizing it. I sure hope someone is taking care of you.
Lots of girls seem to be missing. CatherineH - I know you don't post much, but how are you doing? Tricia, Margaret, MB,Denise, Mandy, Christine (how is the hand and the house - are you back in your bedroom), Joyce, Robin, Susan, Margaret, Brenda, PAm, SoCalLisa, Deese, Colleen, SAmEyeAm, Betty, Boo/Sue, Cheryl H, Puppy (how are you doing), Silka, Madison, Peter (are you still with us), Candie, and everyone else from A to Z, wishing you sweet dreams and feel good days. Hugs from Denver, Karen0 -
Good night all!
Liz: {{{{HUGS}}}}
Deb: {{{HUGS}}}}
Odalys: I'd write the letter.........what a positive that would be!
Susan: No not WW just the one I was on. Have you checked it out on line yet? Hopefully tomorrow I won't forget and will check it out!
Suz: Wow, your hands are full! What's up with your Son? Has he had problems before or is this all new? Hugs to you!
Good luck with your scan and your upcoming Onc. appt! We all need to head back to the Hill!!!!
Marsha: That just sounds to scary to me!!!! But, for some reason........I'm not surprised that you too are certifiable!!!!
Donna: How much of a check did you send Christine???? I think she took another vacation on it!!
Is Shokk on vacation.........I don't like her missing, especially with the nasty weather lately.
I, too am sick of being sick and tired! Deb hit it right on the nose........the gift that keeps on giving. Again, you all are the only ones that get it...........NO, I'm not 100% and will never be. My hands ache, I have tendinitis and trigger finger...(atleast it's my middle finger!) might as well get some use out of it when it sticks in one position!!
My Cholesterol sky rocketed and yada yada yada.... I do feel better since I lost weight........knees still creak and pop but no longer feel like they won't hold me up! My Cholesterol 'supposedly' dropped from 275 to 191 in like 3 1/2 months........I have no idea where I'm going with this....sooooooo, good night to all!
Hugs,
Denise0 -
Indigo.... welcome to the Circle. A great place to be with amazing people.
Debc... I know how you feel. Arimidex caused severe pain in lower leg and ankles to got with leftover neuropathy from chemo. Lose weight they say ... walking is good for you. How the "heck" can you walk enough to lose weight if you have trouble standing up from a chair. Some days I feel like I'm 100 ... I swear my 90 year old mother is in better shape than me! The only comfort I can offer you is that I know exactly what you mean. Can we have some cheese with our "whine"
LMAOROF at the emergency kit. Laughed so hard had to explain to DH so he wouldn't have me committed.
Liz ... so sorry about MIL. Such decisions are never easy.
OK I have my secret pal ... but what exactly does one do for their secret pal?? I wasn' around for last one so I am cluless. PM me if you want.
Nicki ... glad you are felling better
Sherloc .... enjoy the Keys
Cheri ... glad you are home
MB .... yes please PM the exercise. My LE has flared lately, maybe the heat?
Vickie ... hope your headache has left you by now. I used to get terrible migraines before chemopause. Not one since then thank god. Those can't stand light throwing up ones really do suck.
Gina ... insurance issues, just what you need. I haven't got a clue about your medical system but that just sounds so wrong.
Well I'm sure I missed a lot of people but I'm getting really tired.
Hugs and prayers to all from A to Z
CherylG0 -
Good evening girls,
I have been reading daily, not quite caught up on today, though.
I went to ps yesterday for another fill. Friday, back to the onc. Each appt costs me more than a half day's work because of the drive up to Miami and back, so I have been working at home in the evening to save up my sick days for surgery in October.
I am doing great.
Karen, we didn't get any weather here form the hurricane. Glad we dodged this one.
Gina, it should be criminal what you are going through with insurance.
Odalys,so glad for your good news.
So many others have struggles these days, and you are in my prayers.
I wish I could write notes to you all, but I need to go to bed now.
Sleep well my friends,
Tricia0 -
Suz, keeping your ds in my thoughts and prayers. WW works, but I didn't really follow it even though I tried to watch what I eat. I am definitely eating better since I started boot camp. Running - I hate it. And I can't finish a lap around the track but I keep plugging along. Everyone in my class is so nice. There are about 3 or 4 guys and the rest are women. I have a long silver sleeveless dress with a long silver jacket hanging in my closet. I saw it this morning and thought I might take it in to have it cut off. Have to think about it.
Nicki, get your hair styled. You will feel so sassy with your new do and dress. I just read you haven't had a cigarette for a week. That's awesome! That's how I quit - cold turkey because I had bronchitis and couldn't smoke.
Marsha, the new surgeon sounds great. By surgery date Cheri will be chomping at the bit to drive the magic carpet.
Elaine, glad you are feeling better.
Shel, you need to post more often - we worry about you. Have a fun lunch with Trisha.
Deb, don't you know the first rule of thumb regarding committees? Don't miss a meeting or you get nominated for one and you have no say. I wish there was an easy answer for you. I feel the same way. I now have higher blood pressure but can't get readings the normal way. My feet ache and my knees creak.
Susan and Charlene, no recipe needed for tri-tip - rub some olive oil on both sides, sprinkle liberally with Santa Maria seasoning and a little Montreal Steak seasoning and throw it on the bbq. Getting hungry again.
Z, thinking positive thoughts for your results. I'm sure they will be fine. Have a great time in Tahoe; weather should be good. Just read your results are B9 - congrats are in order.
Wild Jan, when my hair grew back in, it was the most awful color - salt, pepper, copper, brown, grey, I think someone called it opossum.....gross.
Jankay, 200' - that is great.
Sheri, sorry you didn't get the part.
Casino Girl - that was pretty funny about your underwear.
Denise, how much weight have you lost?
Vickie, I hate exercise right now. I keep telling myself I'm 20 - 25 years older than most of the girls in the class and I'm there.
Odalys, my husband is also a car buff. I think Overhaul would be great; I'm sure my hubby would love it so I would do it if I were you. Another thing you can do is if there is a speedway close to you that has race car driving, get him a day there. I gave it to my hubby for Christmas one year - we went to the then Sears Point Raceway and he got to go to driving school and then drive laps around the course and he loved it.
Liz, hugs for you. It's hard when a parent is sick.
Brenda, sounds like you need some rain.
Karen, my insurance carried my kids until they were 24, as long as they were full-time students and I had to provide proof every semester, it was a pain. Ryan isn't in school any longer but Joe's insurance covers him until he's 22 so next enrollment he needs to get his own insurance.
Peter, hope you are doing well.
Hugs to all from Amy to Z.
Took a walk around the perimeter and tucked everyone in.
Margaret0 -
Margaret..I think the second rule for committees is not to go to the bathroom...you come back and you are president!!!
0 -
Oh it takes so long to read and catch up, but I hold dear every work written here and wouldn't skip a post. I hape pages of notes, but I'll try to be brief. Like cliff notes.
Grest news for Odalys and sis - woo hoo!
Brenda- My bulk in box has been full of e-cards from, family, friends, former classmates...I delete them all.
Charlene- Glad to read about your flabby pelvis, seriously great news!
Pretty soon, Casino Girl will be aka DonnaDiver, She better read her book. We were to busy at Pinkstock for her to study, but she lugged it all the way there and back.
So glad Cheri's home and Amber has good news!
Great news for Z too.. enjoy Tahoe and remember to bet, 36 red!
Shel- have a great trip, I hope the weather stays outta you path.
Wild/Jan- love the new pic. Some haircolor can so change a person, I know from experience.
Jankay and Cheri123, you two are always talking on the phone to someone from here- Hang up and get some rest, lol.
Sheri- I am sorry about the part. Marsha gives good advice and remember, when one door closes..
Indi- welcome to the circle!
DebC- I love reading your posts and hope tomorrow is a better day for you. As quickly as time flies, it will soon be Fall break.
Margaret, I am impressed by your boot camp. Tri-Tip is tasty and a great buy.
Suz- I just put some of the CD songs into my iPod library. I had most of them, but love that one.. Tough.
Vickie- i hope you are feeling better by now. You belong in the center of the circle. I know Nate's smile has to make some of the aches go away.
Liz- thinking of you and family. DH needs a meeting with the family, for the better of your MIL.
Madison- hope you are staying dry and all family news is good or getting better.
MB- I am sure after your weekend, the hill really seems like a quiet place. Let us know if it gets too quiet.
I still have the stitches my endo was gonna take them out yesterday while I was there, but then decided they need another week. The insurance adjuster finally came today, they cut me a big ol' check. Now I just need to have someone to do the work (for less, of course) I need 1/2 of the roof replaced, but that is not a good idea for a flat roof, so I got to get insurance to approve a whole roof first. Upper and lower bedrooms, need clean, plaster work, primer and paint and hard wood floors refinished. Upstairs kitchen needs painting ,plaster and more wall repairs- My poor tenants are worse off than me. They have not gone back to the bedroom either and the stepson is sleeping in the second bdrm.
Karen- keep your kids at home as long as you can (my mom's advice, although I have no children, so it is second hand)
Miss you Susan- call if you need to chat, or just wanna cheer on those Cards!!
Hopefully a better week for all. Hugs to all from A-Z and Peter you too.
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(((((Cheri))))) .. Where are you my friend? I hope you're doing okay today and just resting.
Madison .. Rabbit Hole? lol I don't get it but I can be dense at times!
Suz .. Sending postitive healing vibes for your son. Has he always had a problem with his eye? Sounds so scary. I'm glad to hear your insurance company helped you find the specialist for him. Good luck with your scan results and your onc appointment next week! Hugs to you.
I feel as you do. It won't stop raining here and I'm sick of it. It's too depressing! One good thing about this time of year other than school starting again..football!!! Glad your sons had fun at the game!
Good luck with WW!
Denise .. I love your style! Well the renal pelvis is the funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney in which it's major function is to act as a funnel for urine flowing to the ureter from the kidney. (thank you wikipedia). I don't know why mine is flabby but "some just are". lol Oh and I'm hoping to get a response from Nasty Woman before I lay into her! I knew if I started out that way I'd never hear anything. I still don't know if I will though!
(((((CY))))) .. 3 hours in the dentist chair, that's just not right! Please get some rest, you must need it after all you've been up to!
Nicki .. thank you! Food night to you too. Man, everyone is making me hungry!
Vickie .. awww, thanks for spoiling my babies, they can use some of that these days! I bet Nate would be great with a baby sister! I hope you don't have anything too serious. Get some rest sweetie.
(((((Liz))))) .. I'm sorry, I just love what Deb said to you about wrapping up a laugh and sending it your way.
Sheri .. So sorry about the part. Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise since you said you weren't sure you had the time? I know, not what you want to hear. Another door will open...
Odalys .. OMG, I never even considered that people wouldn't recognize me at the party because of my new avatar! No need to apologize, you had a lot on your mind! Just so glad you and your sister are B9!!! Yes, it Is the horse woman's business. So far I've filed with the BBB and am going to push her tomorrow for a response to my email. We'll see what happens!
Yes, write the letter to "Overhaul", that would be too cool if your DH got selected!
((((( Deb ))))) .. You sure have a way with words. Sometimes just getting it all out helps so much. Sick and tired of being sick and tired is my motto too! Love the last line of your post, I'm sure we can all relate so well to that one!
Susan .. thank you. Did you happen to talk to Cheri? She disappeared today, a little worried but hoping she's just sleeping. She must be exhausted.
Brenda .. oh that's Sooo frustrating losing posts! I want to send some of my cooler temps to you as well, along with some of this rain!
Karen .. I'll send some cooler temps your way too if I could. I don't know how you had fills the same day as chemo! Funny how some people have more cc's added to feel better and others have some removed. I'm up to 280cc's right now and will have one or two more of 60cc's each. I'm happy to hear that so far things are even for you. The 24/7 bra sucks sometimes, especially in the heat. I've been doing that since my mastectomies in March! Hang in there, eventually you may be able to go braless! It sounds like Noah is a good candidate for the GED and then going on to college. Good luck to him! Funny, ever since I went on Tamoxifen I've had this bloated belly that won't go away...some days it's really bad! I'm thin everywhere else but there now (and my renal pelvis!). I used to have a flat belly .. waaah waaahh! Somedays I honestly look pregnant the bloating is so bad. Maybe next specialist should be the gastroenterologist! lol
Marsha and Casino Girl .. the diving sounds so cool and peaceful to be looking at all the underwater sea life! I know I'm beyond ever doing such a thing in my life time now!
Tricia .. You're having fills with no pain? I envy you! Is your surgery in October for the exchange already? My PS says I have to wait a minimum of 3 months after I'm done with my fills for that. We won't even schedule it until I'm sure I'm done!
Margaret .. Have you no mercy? LOL I'm going to Have to go get me some of that tri-tip now! Is that the same as what we call sirloin tips? I Love them!
Christine .. I need to learn how to do cliffnotes! lol Glad the check is in hand and now repairs can begin.
MB .. time got away from me today. Starting my stretches tomorrow, I promise!
Well I'm so exhausted and tomorrow (today actually) I go for my transvaginal ultrasound with my GYN in the afternoon. Sigh...if it's not one doctor appointment it's another! Going to try and get a good nights sleep as I hope everyone here from A - Z does!
Love&Hugs,
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Thank you for the welcome, Angel. I'll have to hover, seems you all know each other. Husband has been getting upset as I spend too much time on the puter lately. This after the treatment's over is more difficult than I ever imagined. It helps so much to find support here; but it's sad too.
Looking for smiles, need to laugh; keep hoping I'll wake up and be me again. Oh lovely, thunder and rain in Ohio.
I love it!
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