TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Good afternoon Everone: I guess for some of you like Peter its the middle of the night and for others its still morning. But its afternoon here, and Im feeling pretty good. Came home from work early and got the chance to start enjoying this Labor Day week-end.
I have a little story that many of you wont believe! But its true. My SIL has been giving me and DH a bottle of Mangostein juice - of all things. At first I totally resisted it. So many have come here trying to sell it as a cure for cancer and other things. Highly controversial. My DH has been drinking it and one day I looked at him and thought hey - your balding, but your hair is getting thicker! Still poo pooed the whole idea. Anyways, when I got the pneumonia - I thought - well it cant hurt. Its a fruit juice iwth antioxidents, maybe it will help build my immune system. Well today, I have to tell ya. My hair is definitely thicker. Not suggesting anyone run out and buy it. Costs $40.00/bottle. But if my SIL keeps giving it to us for free, I say what the heck.
Colleen: Remember we had our surgeries the same day.
June 2, 2005. Your description of the sentinel node defintely described mine. We are some much alike sometimes. Hee Hee - your gonna be on TV and I bet you will look beautiful.
Madison: Im dancing tonight! Sorta giggling at myself too.
Guz: I got the idea after watching Rachael Ray the other day on 30 minute meals. She made this drink for summer that looked so good. She put Raspberries on the bottom of the glass and smooshed them. Then poor her white wine over it 3/4 glass full. Then poor some Sparkling water and made herself a raspberry spritzer. So I came home and thought, dont want to ruin a good wine, so no sparkling water and didnt crush the strawberry. But the strawberry did soak up the juices of the wine and it sure was yummy.
MargaretB: I think there is alot of things going on. DH had to cancel a break in his career. Was scheduled for a European tour when I got the cancer. So I think he is still full of disappointment - and this journey has been very taxing on him also. I believe thats why he is drinking more. I also think he is feeling guilty for not doing his part. But hell - he has felt guilty for 29+ years. All I know, is that Im angry, and Im stronger. Im not putting up with any more crap. Hahahaha. NOTE To SELF: steal credit card from DH and go to Spa. Get hair, nails, toes, and body massage. Hmmmmm - that is a very enticing thought.
Wild/Jan: All I can say is I agree, I agree, I agree. Lets give dignity where it is deserved.
Jankay: Thank you for the smile.
Brenda: Yes! Yes! Post treatment fatigue. My PCP better not ever take my xanax away.
Denise: Sorry you lost your post. Im sorry for me too, cause I love reading your posts.
Donna:
Angel: Pinto Grigio can be sweet or dry. I like it dry. I get Bolla, Mezzacarona, and when I have money, SantaMargueita. Its my favorite wine. When I got home I checked the other post again and seems like I got lectured more. Couldnt help it - maade another post. It is absurd that one should be told what to post or not post. I think it was a good idea too. Im glad there are some that can find something positive out of this experience. I just dont happen to be one of them. So I think hearing from all bc survivors and what their true feelings are is important. Thats my 2 cents. Guess the old Nicki is coming back - finding a little fight in my spirit.
Amy: Im smiling because you would have been laughing last night if you could have seen me. Was standing there pointing my Italian finger at DH and he just shut up and backed off!. Im not afraid to kick his sorry ass out the door anymore. Think he is more afraid cause who then would take care of him. Just still trying to figure this whole thing out. He really did used to be a nice guy.
Sherloc: Im doing better. Im standing here with my hands on my hips and saying to myself - just try it, try anything. I think I would have the energy to keep punching my DH until he walked out the door if he said another nasty thing. So he better watch out for me.
Shokk: Hahahahah Im laughing. Trip him indead. Yes - I will be glad to do that.
OK - heres the nitty gritty. I easlily went back to smoking once I was feeling better. Am now sucking a tootsie roll pop and hoping that will help with my urges. I need to quit, I want to quik, but I dont want to quit, and I have no self control
Have a good evening. Im going for a little walk.
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Donna .. Mouthful of money - too funny! LOL
Beth .. Karl does all the grocery shopping. I used to be so strong but due to my neuropathy I don't do well carrying the heavy bags. This is even before my recon surgery.
Amy .. mmmmm, Margaritas and Mexican Food! Not much beats that! Oh you can't eat much food yet .. well, just keep finding the fruit filled alcoholic drinks to keep you nourished and pain free! LOL
Shirley .. OMG, that is so wild about you and hubby's names! Check this out - Karl is another form of Charles and means "manly". Charlene is the feminine form of Charles and means "womanly" (also little and free lol). Boy that Spa weekend sounds great. We may have to hold off on the World Domination plans for awhile though. Read on:
I'm depressed. Really. I just got the call from my GYN with the results of my transvaginal ultrasound. She's recommending an oopherectomy. My left ovary is enlarged with multiple large benign "appearing" cysts. They've grown since my CT scan in April. Back when I was first dx'd I researched and researched and decided I wanted to keep my ovaries for the beneficial aspects of it and having another 10 years before natural menopause. I worry about my bones and my heart without the estrogen, not to mention brain dysfunction. But being 100% ER+ I always wondered if I was making the right decision. My research all indicated a slight decrease in risk of recurrence but not enough to outweigh the benefits of keeping the ovaries and some estrogen being produced. I'm scared to do it and I'm scared not to. My estradoil level is 630, considered high, whereas the normal range is 150 - 528. I'm only 43 and doing the oopherectomy will thrust me into sudden onset menopause. I'm already suffering symptoms from being on the tamoxifen but I understand that after an oopherectomy symptoms are usually severe and everything at once .. more hot flashes, depression, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain, loss of sex drive, .. not liking that last one at all. It's harsher than going into menopause naturally. I also just read today how removing the ovaries could increase dementia by 46% and alzheimers. So when do I have this procedure? After my exchange surgery? Or asap after my fills are done? I need to plan for help with Ava again and recovery time. Has anybody gone through this? What might I expect? The nurse who called today said up to 6 weeks recovery time! It really is always *&$^%#^*! something. Gotta call the eye doctor because I can't see and my glasses no longer work...hmmm, cataracts starting from the tamoxifen maybe? And I really wanted to go get a colonoscopy .. something just keeps nagging at me about getting one done. Damn, I know so many people are going through a lot rougher times, thanks for letting me vent and get it out somewhere. I'm telling ya all, I'm lucky Karl and I found each other. Well, sometimes I think he got the short end of the stick with me lately. I know that's not true but dammit .. he's 37 and dealing with all this crap of mine. I wish I could go back to being the woman I was when we first met and fell in love. Okay, don't know where that came from but I guess I'll leave it in.
Sorry girls, I don't mean to be a downer. It's a beautiful day here and expected to be a beautiful weekend. Now I'm going to try and cheer up. I'm happy that it's been awhile since my last fill and my pain is so much more tolerable. I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend!
Anyone hear from Gina, Robin or CY?
Love&Hugs,
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Awww Charlene, hugs to you dear friend. A monster cyst on one of my ovaries led to my ooph as well. As far as the surgery goes it wasn't bad at all. You won't be able to pick up Ava for a week or so, but the pain was minimal. Slamming head first into the menopause brick wall sucks beans. It's a hard decision to make. I will pray you make the best one for you.
And we'll put World Domination on the back burner until your ready for it.0 -
Charlene (((hugs))) never can catch a break. xoxo
Niki...Waving that Italian finger hehe. Sounds like me. Sometimes I feel bad for the hubs, but then the feeling goes away.xoxo Also my hub is always trying to shove the red wine vinegar down my throat for healing.
WildJan...I used to oversee the safety at my work and when they would show the 'ugly' pics with the diseased, I would feel for their families if they knew what I was watching.
Tomorrow going to the shore for my hub's aunts 80th birthday party. We are throwing one for my mom next week and trying to clean and keep it quiet under the same roof is crazy.
Love to all xoxoxo Talk Monday.
Liz...prayers for your family. My mil died when my kids were younger and I was so mean to her sometimes. Funny how you regret things evern 20 yrs later. She really was a nice lady, but drank too much.
Amy..yell next time and I'll have a drink with you. Don't you wish when it's a fun time that you could just drink all night and not feel bad the next day?0 -
Just looked at my post and wierd. My 1st sentence started with Liz...
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Hello Everyone,
I am so mad, I had a really long post and my dh (who is not so dear right this minute)came and wanted to use the computer for a minute. I copied the post and then let him use the computer. Well, when I came back to paste - I get a fricking article from the Wall Street Journal! Apparently he copied something from there and lost my post. Good thing he left to do some things - Geez.
I didn't have notes - spent about an hour-and-a-half reading and typing and poof its gone. I do like the idea of a notebook for taking notes. Will start that - may save me some time next time. I do have plenty of notebooks. Forgot I bought them for all four kids then went and bought more for all three kids - did I say I have notebooks - got them up the wazoo. Well won't need to buy them for a while. Along with washable markers which I bought three boxes of and then come to find must have bought a box last year when they were on clearance so we have four boxes of them. Jack is not the best about recapping them so will probably go through all four boxes by the end of the school year. Can you say chemo brain - it is scary sometimes.
Cheri - so good to see you posting. What a scary thing to have happen. I sure hope the antibiotic is kicking that infection to the curb - have to have our hostess for Pinkstock 08 in fine form by then.
Deb - praying for your sister that the surgery goes well and clears up the infection.
Liz - my prayers and sympathy on the loss of your MIL.
Shirley - my dd at college called yesterday to tell me they have bats in their house - and she was upset when they moved in because there were fruit flies. Got a "bat man" coming in to get rid of them - but will have to tell her about the moth balls. Need to be careful cleaning the bat guano (poop). It can cause serious allergic reactions in some people. Hope your dh will let a pro do it.
Wild/Jan - posting those kinds of pics is just disgusting - no matter what. Sad to think that there must be people who like looking at such things - otherwise they wouldn't post them.
CY - good news on the no blockage. Praying for good news from the onc too.
Peter - glad you went to the hospital and are doing better. Next time - call an ambulance!
Denise - you can come to my house and bake up a storm with all the zucchini I have. Think I may make some chocolate zucchini bread and see if I can sneak in the zucchini while Jack is not looking. Your zucchini bread was yummy.
Charlene - Hugs to you! I hate having tests - seems like they always find something. Didn't have an ooph so can't help you there. I am sure someone will come along who has had one though. Don't worry about venting here - we all gotta do it sometime - and what better place then here where we all understand.
Gina - sending you big hugs and prayers that all will work out for you. You have been through the wringer!
Nicki - the wine and strawberry sounds yummy - and pretty. You do sound good today - enjoy the beautiful weekend. Go for the credit card - you deserve it.
Madison - I hope you are able to rest this weekend. Sounds like you have been really busy.
Amy - aren't Margaritas part of a food group? LOL The puppies sound so cute and they are starting to eat puppy food. Funny - my dog always wants to eat other dogs food - must think they are getting something better.
Margaret - have you decided on a dress for the wedding? Never had a mojito but see the mixer for it in the store. Might have to try it sometime.
Vickie - my brother rescued a dog (Alaskan Huskie) a few years ago and he (Capone) is the nicest, sweetest and biggest dog I have ever seen. He just loves my brother. I am sure Diesel will get better under your care.
Shokk - got a good laugh from Godzilla. My dd would love that - she likes all those lizards and snakes and such. She would get the look too - don't want any of those creatures in my house. Love high school football - just don't like that it means fall is coming. Saw some trees around here that are already changing colors - hoping it is just the stress they were under when we had no rain and not that winter is coming early.
Karen - I sure hope the doc can find something that will help you to sleep. For me, if I do not get a good nights sleep everything seems to be much worse - just can't handle things without sleep. Hugs to you.
Okay, I have not done any work today and it is almost time for Jack to come home from school. Spent the morning with my book club having coffee. Since chemo and treatment find it very hard to concentrate to read a book but thankfully the group is not all that serious about discussing the book - heck there are some who rarely read the books. We had one lady come once - she was really into discussing all the ins and outs of the book and we are like - pass the wine! LOL. Weird thing, there are about eight of us in the book club and another of the members was just diagnosed with bc. She was caught very early - had mast and does not have to have chemo or rads, not even tamox. What happened to the 1 in 8?
Donna - a mouthful of money -that is one way of looking at it.
Christine - how are the house repairs coming? We have to have our back fence replaced - our neighbor took it out backing out of the driveway when she accidently hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Thankfully, she did not get hurt - just my fence.
Z - where are you?
Charlene asked but I was also wondering - has anyone heard how LisaElder is doing? She hasn't posted in a long time. Sure hope she is okay.
Jaz - where are you?
Guz - what class do you teach?
Jankay - I like your new avatar. I so enjoy your funnies. Good story about McDonalds.
Colleen -that is so cool that you and Warren will be in a commercial for Making Strides.
I know I am missing many - my brain just won't function anymore.
Wishing everyone a good holiday weekend. Not sure if I will get to come on here this weekend - but will be praying for and thinking about all of you, especially those going through a hard time right now. Weather here is supposed to be really nice so am going to try to get out and enjoy it a little.
Love and hugs from A to Z!
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Shokk have fun at the ball game. Football is always so much fun. Why exactly do you have to sit with the ex? Is it like assigned seats or something,,lol. Now that I know that your grandmother called closets stormcellars I can understand why you have a hard time staying out of yours. It runs in the family, your grandmother was in the closet too. ok,,,got it! We really need to get you out more often and ya never know you might get out and find yourself getting luckier than your neutered dog. Just a thought!
Nicki-glad to see you with your spunk back. I got the smack down on the other thread also, oh well. I ran back here quickly where its safe.
Shirley-world domination can wait I suppose but what will you do in the meantime?!?
Margaret, I must admit margaritas sounds good right now and a good mexican restaurant knows just how to fix them.
Cheri-where are ya missy? Is it nap time or are you up for some fun?
ok off to finish up whats on my desk.
bye for now. Amy0 -
Here is a funny for u guys
THE LONELY BRAIN CELL
THE LONELY BRAIN CELL
Once upon a time there was a female brain cell which, by mistake,
happened to end up in a man's head.
She looked around nervously because it was all empty and quiet.
"Hello?" she cried, but no answer.
"Is there anyone here?" she cried a little louder, but still no answer.
Now the female brain cell started to feel alone and scared and yelled at the top of her voice,
"HELLO, IS THERE ANYONE HERE?"
Then she heard a faint voice from far, far away..............
"We're down here ."0 -
Sunshine - that's funny!
Charlene - I was 43 (2 yrs ago) when I had an ooph. You're right about slamming into menopause. I have whined several times on these boards about missing my estrogen. There is a reason God put estrogen in our bodies, that's for sure! Hot flashes from hell, NO memory, weight gain in places I've never gained before....I admit I miss my estrogen (in case you could't already tell)
Like Shirley said, surgery was easy compared to side effects of no estrogen. It's a tough decision for sure. I don't know that I would do it again if I had known how much it would effect my day-to-day life, but can't look back!
As far as lack of libido...I was a born-again virgin (no sex for 2 years) when I started dating BF 2 years ago, so I had (have) a lot of pent up libido that was screaming (pun intended) to get out!
Hugs,
Donna0 -
The reason I will probably sit with the ex is because I think both of us is so excited about seeing her march......of course I just talked to him and he just got back from 5 days in Mexico and is pretty tired......his main squeeze may not come with him.........I wonder if he brought me something from Mexico.......I least don't sleep with him anymore....don't have to worry about him bringing me std's......did I just type that outloud?????????? Anyway I may not sit with him cause I will get there early and he will be late........may just be too crowded.......anyway guys like I said before everyone have a great weekend....may check in tomorrow evening youngest is going to band drinking party (not really but it is a sleepover at the lineleader's house (female))sooooooo supposely it's not a drinking party......oldest is working.......will be home alone again.......hopefuly will be in a better frame of mind.......love all you girls and Peter.......see ya later gators.......Vickie I'm talking to you...........
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my grands are here so I won't be around much till tues. Try to pop in at least once a day.
Margaret, whatever the reason I am so very impressed with you for doing boot camp. And with a twisted ankle to boot. I am sending anyone who asks my sons addy. Thanks for thinking of him.
Shokk, I about spit out my coffee with the "at least I don't sleep with him" statement. hahahhhaha
Nicki, I am very much enjoying the old Nicki. You keep right on pointing that Italian finger and speaking your mind however you see fit.
Charlene, forgot to say before I was 43 when I had my estrogen rudely stolen from me. I miss my estrogen. Sniff sniff. And cysts are another lovely gift of tamoxifen. Which makes me mad all over again that our docs don't tell us this crap before hand. I mean gee whiz, we take the darn stuff cause we are premeno and want to stay that way. You know there is another option besides surgery. You can have the shots that chemically shut down your ovaries till you are done with the tamox. The reason you are developing cysts is because your ovaries are producing more estrogen trying to compete with tamoxifen. That of course is a very simplistic explanation. In theory if you have the shots then you are producing estrogen anymore and the meno symptoms will only be temporary....I think, don't quote me on that.
Theresa, have a grand party. I sure wish I was going to the shore.
Suz, I know about the nasty reaction to bat poop. That is what started this whole issue. I can't breath in my own house. Using an inhaler a few times a day barely helps. Its ridiculous. Have a great weekend.
Well shoot howdy Amy, I just don't know. I was so looking forward to the World Domination thing. And like poor Alexander I don't know what I will do with myself now that the task has been delayed. Got any ideas? Maybe I'll knit a tea cozy or something.
Donna, I don't think I'd make the same decision again. Sadly for me I had all these PollyAnna liars surrounding me telling me menopause wasn't really that bad. Maybe it's not when you go thru it naturally. Who knows.0 -
heehee...Shokk is typing out loud! In a while crocodile...love ya!
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Hey there Sister Vickie,
hope you had a great day mate and no more accidents.
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Charlene: Doesnt it seem like just when we are climbing our of our hole, another thing pops up. Im so sorry to hear you even have to think about this, cause you are so young. I had my ovaries out with my bil. mast at the age of 57. They did it by laparoscopy. Went through my belly button and then I had two 1 inch incisions. It didnt take me 6 weeks to recover. The person I work with and share my office with is 36 y/o. Had her ovaries removed 8 years ago cause of cancer. She is doing pretty darn good. Just sending warm hugs and inspiration so you make the right decision for you.
Tgirl: Hee hee hee! Red wine vinegar. Reminds me when I was little. My Italian parents, born in Italy would always tell me red wine and red wine vinegar was good for the blood. And I think there might just be something to it. Bet we could come up with lots of different old wives tales.
Suz: I got a good laugh when I read your book club story. Actually sounds like something I might enjoy. Totally different from anything I am doing. We certainly did get lucky with the weather. Gonna be a beautiful day here in the Chicago area too. And guess what, Im sipping another glass of wine and it has strawberries in it.
Amy, Jankay, and Donna: Oh my your posts one right after another. Im sitting laughing out loud. Seems silly since Im alone except for my animals.
Shokk: Well I for one hope your ex did bring you a present from Mexico. Have fun at the game tonight. I will be home alone tomorrow too - so hope you stop by and party a little.0 -
Hello everyone - What a week...
Charelen - Boy can I relate. I've been struggling with this same decision for over a year. Also age 43 and ER/PR pos. My onc has suggested an ooph too. It is the best choice for us er/pr + gals. But for all the reasons you indicated I have opted for the Zoladex shots for a while. I want to give my body a rest from all the surgeries, chemo, and rads. So far, one year of shots and Femara. Not too bad. I keep reminding myself...chemo and cancer are worst. Plus, I need to do whatever it takes to see Steven grown up and able to take care of him self. I pray God will help you come to the right decision.
Peter - Glad to see you posting and doing better. That was some scare you had. Glad all is OK.
Liz - so sorry to hear about the passing of your MIL. I know your DH was struggling to make a decision for Hospice care. god bless her for sparing him. (((((hugs)))))
Deb - glad your sister's surgery went well. I know you must be relieved. Did they say how long she will be hospitalized?
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Well good morning Peter! How are you feeling? Did you get some decent rest?
Be forwarned all...took my Lexapro, Xanex and drank a Smirnoffs Ice Watermelon...who says you can't mix drugs and alcohol LOL. Don't worry...only one drink and I'm not going anywhere.
charlene sweetie...I'm with Shirley on the shots to shut down your overies if you don't want the surgery. I am on the tamox too and hate it. I am going to request the shots and Arimidex at my next appointment. I'm 46 and to be honest I don't want my ovaries! One more nasty little spot to get cancer in and they can take them babies out and stick em in a jar for all I care. I am just not ready for the surgery (terrified of hospitals...majorly!!!)
We've been outside with Diesel...finally convinced him to eat and drink! He acted like he didn't even know what food was...then he wouldn't drink. They said that he always drank out of the toilet so just leave the lid up...ummm...NO! He finally understood that it was water in the dish and drank three dishes full. Poor guy.
I took some pics...I'll upload them so I can post them.
Gotta take some notes too...so...brb...love ya all.0 -
Just hopping on here to let everyone know my sister's opertion went well. She is back in her room and they think they got all the infection. Thank you for all the prayers and kind words
I will not be on the computer until Sunday some time, so I didn't want anyone worrying.
Hugs all around
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Peter: Good morning to ya. Right about now its time for me to watch TV and then fall asleep to something boring.
Vickie: Its good to see you. I was looking for a post from you and was getting worried. The story about your dog made me go awwwwwww! Poor guy. Pretty soon he will be all comfortable and want to rule the house.
Odalys: Im waving atcha. Thank goodness the week-end is here.
DebC: I was thinking about your sister alot today. Glad the surgery is over and sh is back in her room. Sending hugs your way.
I too am worried about Lisaelder. Last time she posted she had developed heart failure from the herceptin. Something must be going on with her, cause we all are thinking about heer at the same time.
Missed seeing RitaJean, Marisa, and Susan - just to name a few. I know Jans camping, and sweet Cheri is having major health problems. Hoping all is well with everyone.
Liz: Know that I am thinking about you today. Actually standing by your right shoulder - to lean on.
OK - Big exciting evening. Time to go watch TV.
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THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Today I got my sorry butt up to the Post Office and what did I find? THE afghan knitted at Pinkstock. The one I was saying,
"HOW CAN YOU KNIT IN THAT HEAT??!!" when I saw the pictures.
Then I saw the scrapbook.
Took me a good long time to read it because I had to get a LOT of tissues.
I have never felt closer a group of loving sisters in my life.
I don't have words to describe how beautiful everything is and what it meant to m e.
Dee did a wonderful job putting it together- it is awesome.
The circle is all of us. I was just lucky enough to write the first post. You all have been so generous covering for me while I have been on the DL.
THANK YOU and when all this crap is overwith- you KNOW I will be back to my regular posting ways.
THANK YOU CIRCLE GIRLS
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Awww Gina...we love ya sweet sister of ours...but of course you know that!
Glad you got your wonderful hugagram.0 -
PICTURES OF DIESEL...now mind you...he is literally HUGE...ENORMOUS HUGE. His back is nearly at my waist! He is not in good shape but we are working on it.
He's such a sweet boy...gosh I'm such a sucker.
He really doesn't look too bad in the pictures but his ribs and backbone stick out something terrible. His ears and feet are way to big for his scrawny body so he looks a bit silly. His fur is course and thin...just breaks my heart.0 -
Ha ha ha..........cybermonster got this post too.......but I copied it!!
Do I start where the CyberMonster got me this morning or pick up from here?!
Gina: I am so glad that you got your afghan and scrapbook! Enjoy and know you are well loved.
Liz: I am so sorry to here about your MIL passing. Blessings to you and your family.
Deb: This morning I asked about your Sisters Surgery...and the post got eaten.......Now I'm glad to see that you have posted. I am glad all went well and they think they got all of the infection.
Charlene: Young you are, and only you can make the decision. I, personally, would have no use for my ovaries and say take them. Going through menopause in a flash is no picnic.....but is tolerable. I wasn't having any menopausal signs before Tamoxifen....and after the first month I just plain stopped. Yup, zappo......no estrogen for this old body. Good luck with all.
I laughed out loud at your post of Gemini for me this morning! The first one sounded quite a bit like me but the second one certainly sounded more interesting!!
CasinoGirl: Hey, maybe Gemini's should stick together! I too have more money in my mouth than I've ever had in the bank!! Enjoy your weekend.......your loooooong weekend!
Suz: Don't you love it when Dear Husbands become "not so dear!" Thanks for not posting the Wall Street Journal!! I surely would have fallen asleep! I laughed about the notebooks and markers! I was in WalMart a few weeks ago and actually bought some school supplies! They were right up front and really cheap.......now mind you, my youngest graduated 10 years ago!!
I had forgotten that I brought Zucchini Bread to PinkStock..I was lost for a minute!
Shokk: I say use the same advice you gave to Nicki.....Stick that little foot out when ex or newbie comes by...could make for quite a scene on bleachers!!! Enjoy your night watching your DD!
Shirley: How dare MrsHippyMagicFingers retire while you were gone! Mr. and Mrs. Meadow and Meadowflower......how sweet is that! (I'm gagging myself!)
I definitely am going to do a box for your Son as well as Amy's nephew. I am clueless as to what kind of CD'S and Music Books I could pick out for a youngster.......please help!!
Amy: You are to Funny....I'm sitting here laughing to myself over your post to Shokk!
JanKay: Keep those jokes rolling.....somedays that is all we have to laugh at!
Theresa: Have fun at the shore this weekend. I so wish I lived by a shore....
and no....not the shore around my pond!
Deb: Bats......Flying Mice........I am definitely grossed out!
Shirley: Ahole tech or nurse or whoever.......good for you for speaking up. No trouble getting blood out of my veins, but IV's are another story. They won't listen when I say to put it in the back of my hand, cuz the arm won't work.....last time it took 4 nurses/techs to try before they "decided" to use my hand!
Nicki: I can actually visualize you standing in front of your DH shaking your Italian Finger at him! And I actually like what I see! Your Spunk is going to carry you through whatever lies ahead. And the note to yourself......fantastic! I just know you are not afraid to kick his "sorry ass" out if need be. I am sure that he loves you, but he needs a true wake up call to see just what he has with you.
I'm not kidding about us getting together......let's work on it.
Margaret: You wrapped your sprained ankle and went to Boot Camp.........Girl you are making me look real bad!
Thanks for the offer on the dress.......I stopped on the way home from Moms (thanks again!) at a couple of places and they had nothing. I'm gonna look on line tonight and maybe hit a couple more stores over the weekend.
Amy: I'm sporting a bruise on my face from the Dentist too. Actually, it's a lot more sore today then Wed. evening or yesterday. Got some Darvocet that he gave me but I never take the stuff.......maybe tonight!
Somebody wrote something about menopause and guess what? I don't remember who! I don't have chemo brain, I have menopause brain.......my memory is shot. That isn't all that is shot, but the main concern.
WildJan: I can imagine how irate the pic made you. Shortly after my son died we found out that they were using all 3 of the boys autopsy pictures in another city in MI as a course for minors in trouble for drinking and etc. Not only was it in extremely bad taste and against the law......DRINKING HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MY SON'S DEATH!!
Madison: Hope all your closings went well today! Geesh..and they say the housing market is slagging.....guess you are in the right area! How is your DD doing? Would she like a care package also? I'd love to put one together for her.
Brenda: Trigger finger sucks big! Mine is the middle finger, but when it 'locks' it's always in the down position, so I can't even put it to good use! Yup, the beast that keeps on giving!
Marsha: I miss your Wit! Please bring it back and humor me! How's it going being back to work? Your response a couple days ago about the thread on Cancer was right on. You did what you had to do because of cancer not because it was a choice....perfect response.
Odalys: Looks like you need to slow down a bit!!
Vickie: Diesel......cracks me up.........what a name! Glad he found a happy home and is atleast drinking. I didn't realize you had a mini farm out there! I read something about Nate and can't for the life of me remember what it was....I hope he is okay.
Cheri: The "little" something I sent you a week ago landed up back in my mailbox yesterday! Really don't know why....Thinking I have to re-purchase the little thing and send it on it's way again!
Susan: Where are you???????????????????? What did you decide to do? Do you want me to send you the "stuff?"
So many missing, but my time is up.. Hope all from A to Z have a great night!
Hugs,
Denise
Oh yea, I see that our Guzzler is back with us!! Didn't know that you were a teacher Guz!0 -
Aw Vickie, He's adorable! A few weeks in your care and he'll be just fine!!
Hugs,
Denise0 -
Ah! Lost my post but copied it.
Good evening all you CG's and you to Peter. It is so friggen hot here. Humid as all get out too. Monsoonal flow they call it. I call it misery. My hot flashes are actually almost painful in this crap. My leg is still itching too. O.K. I am done complaining.
Did anyone see the news about the ACS spending all their advertising dollars on ads about the uninsured and their difficultings in getting treatment. They are even addressing how 1 in 10 cancer patients is uninsured and that of the insured 1 in 5 faces financial ruin because of cancer. Count me as the 1 in my 5. The article was in our local paper but it looks like it came from The New York Times. Apparently they are trying to get the message out that "progress against chronic disease will be halting until the country fixes its health care system."
Now on to you all:
Charlene-Thanks for the tips for my hives. I already did try both and the Eurcerin actually made it worse. 99% Aloe seems to be working the best. I am a Gemini but as far as I know I don't fit that second description. I am right on for the first though. I had my ooph in June. It really wasn't that bad. They had to go through my tram mesh but were able to do it laproscopically. The bloating was a drag and lasted for about a week. A hyster can take 6 weeks to heal but the ooph is not that long. I was out having lunch with the bc.org San Diego girls 2 days after mine. I must admit I was pretty wopped afterwards though. I did not have one hot flash for 3 days which was crazy because I was getting them all the time before that. I have lost 15 pounds since then and am still losing. I notice my middle is rounder though and that is a bummer because of my tram. I choose to have my ooph because I do not want cancer again. I am ER+ and have 2 small boys. I know there are no guarantees but I am doing everything I can to keep the beast away. This is getting long maybe I should have pm'ed you. If you have any questions please pm me.
Liz-so sorry for your loss. She is in a better place.
Deb-prayers for Bobbi's speedy recovery.
JanKay-You earlier post was so inspirational. I felt God touched me today. Thank you. Your later post was very funny.
Nicki-Benadryl makes me so sleepy. I may try that tonight.
Vickie-You really need to be more careful girl. Try not to break any bones. I love German Shepards. I have had 2 really great pure breeds and several mixed ones in my life.
Wild/Jan-You have a right to be upset. The Internet can be awful in the wrong hands.
Brenda-"Well you look great" really used to get me mad. I once responded to a friend at church "Well so do you!" when actually she had been to Legoland all day and looked like heck. I was in a bad mood and it just came out nasty. Now that I actually do look and feel better no one says anything. Apparently I am healed.
Donna-another Gemini here. My husband probably thinks I have an evil twin hidding in the closet.
Shirley-Enjoy your weekend with the kidlets. I so wish my mom and MIL lived close by.
Nicki-Just quit please. We want you around for many years to come. I think we discussed this together in another thread. I went cold turkey but it was impossible for me to get cigarettes for several days when I did it.
Suz-I also find reading books impossible now. I can read on these boards but if I don't take notes I forget everything I read.
Well my dh has to work tomorrow so no 3 day week-end for him. I have to show a house tomorrow so no 3 day for me either. We will enjoy Sunday and Monday though as I hope all of you do.0 -
hey ya'll .........
back from the Keys, had a blast, got a bitchin' tan, ate too much and gained 4 pounds in 10 days!!!!! (yikes), shopped my fool head off etc etc ............ most importantly, i spent quality time with my very best friend and just 'chilled' for a change!
back to the hell hole tomorrow and all through the holiday weekend, but i'll do it with a refreshed point of view and a smile (for a while lol) .......... now if i could just get my so called marriage in order????!
i only spoke to tricia while i was in the Keys, never had time to meet up with her (and i am bummed) but i have decided that on my next trip in october, i'll meet with tricia right away so that i don't get caught up with my friend and fishing and tanning and shopping etc!
tricia ......... so nice to at least put a voice with the beautiful person! ........ i'd post ya'll a pic, but you know that linny is my picture poster because i'm pathetic with this Macbook lol!
i hope everyone is well ........... god i frigging hate my job ......... so i'm experiencing that letdown post vacation that happens when you miss your friends, miss your carefree healthy life, and miss "you" .......... i'm sure one or two of ya'll know what i mean lol!
have a great weekend ladies ........ my best to ALL!0 -
Ahh...time to walk the perimeter and tuck everyone in since I have been so lax on my duties lately.
Throwing a log on the fire at this end as it looks like it may get a bit chilly. Time to break out the blankets and hot chocolate again.
Denise...good to see an actually post! Dang it irritates me when the cyber monster gets your posts...you always make me laugh. Yeah...Diesel is quite the name...can you say "redneck" LOL. I think it cuz he's gonna be built like a Mack truck. Nate is fine...ready for school to start.
Angel...LOL at Grace...that would be me all right. And to think I was going to be a ballerina! pppfffttt.
I love the holy cow!
Karen...I am thinking of switching to Effexor instead of the Lexapro as I heard that Lexapro interferes with Tamox...although I may switch back to Arimidex. Sending a wish for a peaceful night.
(((Colleen)))...sweet dreams.
Shirley girl...have fun with the kidlets and stay away from the bat poop...you can get really nasty diseases from that stuff...I'll do some research tomorrow but I'm sure that trying to clean it up yourselves is a very bad idea!!
Hi Tgirl...hugs and sweet dreams to you.
Suz...chemo brain is an epidemic. I don't even care any more. Just irritates me that I have to write everything down and then I forget my list.
Deb has come and gone...geez...So glad that sis came out ok. Still sending healing prayers for her though.
Nicki...If Diesel decides to rule the house I am in big trouble! I'm wondering if I can get six weeks off if I see my shadow LOL. I'll come help ya kick dear hubby out if you want. I could use some more excitment in my life. NOT...
Odalys...I'm with you about the weekend. Your picture looked like my desk when I left work tonight...oh well.
Donna...you were a new virgin too!! LOL.
Jankay...good funnies today...thank you.
Beth...just a minor mishap...all is well. Just clumsy heehee.
Amy...hugs and quick healing for you mouth. I always hate having anything done with my mouth. Please don't post pics of the puppies...I'll be seeing how far away you are on mapquest.
Margaret...boot camp with a sprained ankle...geez. I am going to restart my yoga tonight...well...tomorrow LOL.
MB...getting our tickets this weekend!! woohoo!!
Choca...where are you?
CY...did I miss a post...do we have good news? Love and hugs to ya.
(((Sheri)))...teachers are so special.
Madison...Hey there sweet sister...how is DD? Miss ya.
WildJan...hugs to you...don't worry about offending anyone here...I think posting such pictures is offensive!
Brenda...no more Ativan...my doc said I can stay on the Xanex forever if necessary as long as I don't take more than the recommended amount. I am so high anxiety I don't think I could do without it.
Cheri berry...where are ya?
Susan...we miss you!
Ok...I'm tired...its off to bed so I can get up early and get the stinkin lawn mowed...next thing I know I will be raking leaves, then shoveling snow...cripes. Time to move to a condo in Florida!
I love ya all and wish you all the sweetest happiest dreams.
Vickie0 -
Shel...I will be in Florida in October too...with MB...
meeting up with a bunch of girls...do you want to join us?0 -
Good evening CG's
I have my shabbat dinner all ready to go in the oven. DH is going to synagogue, so we probably won't sit down for dinner till about 8:15. Candle lighting is at 7:15. Luckily I had challah and dessert in the freezer as I've been too tired to cook at night. DS is going to be with us for dinner wcich is a treat as he is not always home. Sunda I have to start baking for the high holidays. We are getting our kitchen painted starting monday so I need to get a lot done sunday and then I will finish up next sunday. I am glad that this is a 3 day weekend. Monday, Goodwill (or as we call it "GW") is having a 1/2 off sale, so we are going to do some retail therapy. The store near us is quite nice and is our favorite place to shop. I probably have too many clothes, but at $5 or less for a top or skirt and name brand, how can I resist!!! I've now been on Aromasin for 2 months and the side effects are really kicking in. My knees, knuckes and right hand really hurt. Right hand is the one that I had CTS surgery. It was fine when I was off the AI's. Today I had an inservice at work and was sitting - and my knees were killing me - had to get up every hour or so to walk. Bottom of feet are hurting too. I am thinking about trying the Glucosamine again - but it didn't work last time. I am taking CoQ10, Fish oils, Calcium with D and magnesium, multiviatmin for 50+ as well as the Aromasin, Effexor and either Ativan or sleeping pills to sleep. Anyone have any suggestions on what other supplements might be helpful?
Liz - I'm so sorry about your MIL. Sending you hugs and condolences to you, DH and the whole family. I hope she did not suffer.
Deb - happy to hear that Bobbi's surgery went well.
Jankay - love your stories
Peter - I saw a sleep specialist last winter and he said I had mild - gosh I can't remember what it is called (good ole chemo brain and AI brain) but he never mentioned a CPAP. I don't think I could tolerate it sleeping anyways. I know the sleep doc from my synagogue, but quite going after a while as I was tired of doc visits. He wanted me to monitor my sleep schedule and also rec using bio-feedback. He also told me I was depressed (no joke). The guy is really great, but I just wasn't ready to continue.
Nicki - you are one strong woman. good for you.
Vickie - Diesel is gorgeous. He reminds me of the German Shephard we had years ago - his name was Baron.
Guz - when does school start? What are you teaching?
Beth - sure hope the blood work is good and the infection is truly gone.
Angel - I posted on the other thread regarding your question about the ooph. My onc recommended it and I was happy to have it to reduce the risk of Ovarian cancer. I was 50 when I had mine - I was perimenopausal prior to BC. I had a cyst on one of my ovaries when I was diagnosed. I was on Lupron and AI's for 3 months prior to ooph. Chemo stopped my periods so I hadn't had a period for 7 months at time of ooph. Mine was done laperscopicaly so the recovery was fairly easy except for being tired.
Amy - how did the puppies like to food - how are they now
NS - so happy you got the Pinkstock afgan. Wrap yourself in all the love.
I go to go put my dinner in the oven. Sending hugs to everyone from A to Z. I hope everyone is doing well. Hugs from Denver, and wishing everyone a good weekend. Karen0 -
Sweet sister Liz
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vickie ........ i would love to meet up with you girls!
tentatively i'll be in the Keys for 12 days starting the 3rd week of october, lapsing into november ....... i could probably change the dates a bit, but the 'problem' is being in the Keys ....... it's such a long way from everything else in florida lol!
i always fly in to lauderdale ........ maybe i can make a sidetrip from there before i hit isla morada in the keys??????
i'd give an arm and a leg (since i've already given up my boobs lol) to spend some time with ya'll!!!!!
keep me posted!0
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