Illinois ladies facing bc
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Well...I am back from the wars! They called me back in the room 2 extra times and by now I was freakin' a bit....turns out they were using me as a teaching tool on how sometimes bc looks perfectly benign, as mine did. Jeepers! Couldn't they have told me that BEFORE the 2nd call-back to that room???? She also said the rad wanted a better pic of my armpit...they are doing the pits more and more on bc pts. Talk about an OUCH! Your armpit just does not fit well in that machine! OH.....and I sat down with the cert. breast specialist and learned the newer way to do self-exams...linear vs circles....and I brought home a bunch of brochures and her card. If any of you would like a copy of this brochure, just let me know. It's the MammaCare way to do it and Delnor just started teaching this method about a year ago....first I heard of it! And no, your doc probably won't do it this way. Very interesting! Ooops...forgot! They said not to return for a year, but I know my rad onc insists on 6months for the bad side until you pass 3 years...and that's OK! Whew!!!!!
Hope everyone is doing well and I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! Wonder if it's too early to have that Cosmo???????
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Afternoon ALL!! Just a quick stop by as I get ready for my weekend @ "Casting for recovery" Busy busy week at work as this weekend is our annual Golf tournament 128 + people for a day of Golf, fun, prizes AND FOOD!! ( we do our own catering!) Hope every one is dealing w/ bc as best we can. Hopefully will have more time when I get back to catch up!
Have a wonderful weekend......Wendy as Jimmy Buffet says..."it's 5 O'clock somewhere" !! LOL
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Karin, I am so glad you popped in. I was close to sending out a search party and now I won't hafta.
Whew !!!! you had me going there for a bit Wendy. Glad it was only a training thing, but you are right---you should have had a little warning of some kind. That would be purrdy darn nerve-wrackin' if you ask me. I would like one of those brochures........I don't do my self exams very well. Plus I am full of fibroids too....makes it a little dicier as well.
How is your boss doing, Karin. It took me quite some time to get my confidence back after my stroke. I did not work after my stroke......so did not get out very much. Did help though living out here in the country where we could take long walks after awhile. Anything that helped my equilibrium tended to make me feel a little more better about anything I did, but no one was really counting on me at the time.
Laura---you sound so cheerful and bubbly. It's a good thing you got rid of the job. How is the Casa thing looking at the moment???
Kater....hope you get the itches handled. Everything seems to magnify itself more after cancer or is it just me. I had 7 ringworm spots on the one arm and 5 on the other......then more on neck front and back, one ear, face, chest tummy, knee. They look much, much better and I hope will soon be a bad memory and I sure hope that I STAY well from here on in. I was so thrilled that I never even seemed to have come close to catching a cold or running a fever all the time I was in treatment, but the thrush was lousy and now this.
Well, I'm thinking about all of you....a lot. Even if I have not said your name.
I'll be checking back later.
Jackie
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Kater, ugh - itchy rash!! I'm too familiar with that - I have contact allergy to so many things - just last week my new sports bra gave me a rash (after washing it 2x...) Anyway....
Benadryl definitely helps, although it knocks me out in the process. I combine that with some OTC hydrocortisone cream (the generic stuff is good & cheaper).
You can try soaking in an oatmeal bath; sometimes that helps. Tepid water, not hot.
And of course drinks lots of water to flush that stuff out of you. Hope you are feeling better asap.
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WendyK - Never too early for a cosmo
Glad things went okay. Alexian has MammaCare classes too! Hadn't heard about it until after my dx either.And Laura, thanks for the good wishes.
Scans were a breeze - no fasting, and only one injection, and no funky positions either!! Just time consuming.
It was funny because I had to pee, and during the bone scan the tech said "how's your bladder doing"? and I said "ohhhh I'm fine, I can wait".... and she said "your bladder is glowing like a full moon because the radioactive material exits via the bladder. I need to get you to the bathroom before we continue." Guess it was blinding.... LOL!! I was trying to be tough & hold it.
So it was a total of 4.5 hours at the hospital, but DF came & visited me a few times. No results til next week, of course.
That's about all - I've got to surrender the PC over to him, he actually wants to use it for a while (which is rare!)
Have a fab Friday ladies.. JulieR
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Morning all!!!!! Very pretty this morning but chilly! 52 out on my deck at 6:30, but good sleeping weather!JulieR...sending good vibes your way re: clean scans! Nice that they let you pee.....
Karin....have a fun weekend! Let us know how it goes...
Kater....so...no mosquitoes, but an allergic reaction? Well...that can be treated and no viruses for you!
Jackie....I will drop a brochure in the mail to you this weekend. Anybody else...if you would like one, just let me know! I practiced last night and it took me almost 45 minutes to do the exam but it was my first time and I had to keep reading the brochure. Sure seems much more complete an exam than my little circles in the shower!
I'm late as usual this am...so off to enjoy the day! Hope everyone is doing well...I think it is a Tops Down Day! Rita...are you listening? I think I hear Fitzpatti shouting....WoooooHooooo!!!! Let's all get out there and have a good day for her, OK?
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WoooooHooooo to you too, Wendy! Glad everything is looking good, armpits included! That's great!
JulieR....It's getting closer to that big day!!!!! I love the bladder story!!
I hope everyone is doing well today. I still have the computer glitch. We know what virus we are dealing with now. It goes by several names....Trojan Spy Bank fraud...Trojan-Clicker win 32. tiny and a few others. Now we just have to get it to disappear! We had it off for a few minutes and then it popped back on. I guess it's a real sticky piece of software and can hide from scans. Anyway, it's been a gut-wretching nightmare and I'm still using my laptop exclusively until we can get it off or find somebody who can help us.
I hope all you chemo and rad girls are coping well. Just keep marking off those treatments on your calendar and before you know it, they will be over. :-)
My computer geek will be here in about ten minutes and we'll hit it again so I'd better get moving. I need to comb my hair and put on my contacts so I don't scare her away.
How many gals to we have registered for the walk in September????
Rita
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Good Saturday morning....dh had to go to work early today so I did all my morning chores and went back to bed for 45 minutes. Not sure I accomplished much.....but I felt much more rested.
Sorry that you still have that virus Rita. I keep thinking back to my computer geek saying that no matter how good your virus protection, almost everyone will get a virus sooner or later. I still like the AVG virus package.....you can put it on more than one computer.....you buy it for two years at a time, and it covers several problems, is actually cheaper than most virus protection and it updates itself daily.....and runs all the virus scans on it's own. You can do extra ones if you wish...like right after installing something....and it checks all in-coming mail and the outgoing as well. I'm lazy I guess....it just seems to do everything you need done on it's own.
Cool here yesterday---never got over 64%. Couldn't believe it and was cool thru the night and this a.m. It will warm some today but won't get all that warm ---- maybe 74. Ahem....I know what is coming. One of the worst parts of winter is all the leaves and greenery being gone...makes the area look so stark and un-decorated.....but it is also the fantastic beauty of Spring---so might as well sit back and try to enjoy as much of it as we can.
Got most of my closet cleaned and now I'm going to finish that up with doing my bed room. Have new bi-fold doors ( have to buy some tracks maybe -- not sure ) for the closet and half bath. I am going forward with all my plans so far and things are good.
Well, hope you all have a fantastic week-end....if a mite cool and lots of success or fun or just pure relaxation. I'll be back later.
Jackie
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Hey Girls...
Well, I am here in Florida for a coupla of weeks. My daughter had a mental breakdown and I came to make sure she is okay. She started therapy Thursday. She is doing an outpatient therapy. She will be going everyday for 4 months. She has to take a pee test everyday to make sure she isn't drinking. She drinks way too much on the weekend and with her being bi-polar, it isn't good. She broke a knuckle in her hand or maybe more. She won't go to the doctor cuz she can't afford to. I told her she should but she won't listen. I am staying with my son a few days and then stay with my daughter a few days. So, I am going back and forth. She won't let me stay there all the time. That's okay cuz i don't want to smother her. But I think I will be here through next weekend maybe longer. It depends on whether Ike hits us or not.
Just wanted to give you an update on what I have been up to...
Talk to you all later,
Ginny
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Hi girls!
Wendrew - GOOD news...yay!
Karin - sounds like a fun weekend and a great cause!
Rita - Hope that geek performed a miracle!
Jackie - you have inspired me...I need to clean my closet one of these years!
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Remember my bee attack? Well...when I was running for the house and at the same time swatting the bees off of me, I stepped on a log and twisted my foot. It's been hurting ever since. I went to my foot Dr he thinks I tore the tendons that attach to the Navicular bone. I am scheduled for an MRI on Thurs...and I'M BACK IN FRICKIN' BOOT CAMP! I'm ready to scream...AND he wants me stay off of it as much as possible. I'm already loosing my mind with boredom...this SUCK*...
Here's the dx that's written on my MRI order:
Navicular Fracture (left foot), posterior tibial tendon. I hate to complain, but this is such an inconvenience...not to mention...it HURTS. I have pain patches that help - somewhat. Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! WHATEVER!
HOPE you're all having a better day than me! lol
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btw (rita) - our Komen team, NO SURRENDER, to date, has 12 team members (I'll be the one in the wheelchair
)!Reminder: If you would like to join, please do so (on line) by September 12th...this year, your team packet, t-shirt, etc. will be shipped directly to your home address.
Jule - I'll call you tomorrow with all the info...just in case you're still interested.
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It's alot of fun...and a great opportunity to be honored and participate in such a worthwhile cause!
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Hi Laura. So sorry to hear about your foot! That sucks! I am not sure about the walk because I don't know the exact date of surgery. I will get that this coming Friday which is the 12th I think. I meet the surgeon again on the 12th, do the consultation, and set the date. My surgery should be scheduled by October 1st at the latest if everything works out. So I might be out of commission. Maybe.....
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OMG Laura....just what you need...more trouble with your foot. You are so right. It S**** big time. If you are in a wheel chair for the walk, I will push you!!!! ( I know that is NOT what you wanted to hear.)
Jule, I hope that you will be able to join us that day as I'd love to meet you. Hey Jan Clare, will you be able to join us this year?
How about Julie R and the walk? Where will you be in the treatment process? Will you have had your surgery by then? I'd love to walk and chat with another CMFer!
Who else is going to be around the weekend of the walk? Sharon? Michele? Kater? Susan? Smerf? Blackjack? I'm recruiting!!!!! It's a nice leisurely walk. In fact some of us thought it was TOO slow. Somebody asked about parking. We had no trouble finding parking last year. We know how important that cure is, gals so let's join together and give it our support.
Ginny...so sorry to hear about your daughter. She is way too young for that! I'm glad that you went down to check it out and offer support. Call me when you get home. There is a breast cancer survivor dinner at the Cancer Center that I wouldn't mind attending if you'd like to join me.
Jackie...you are working way too hard. I really do wish you were closer. You might motivate me to tackle those closets that I just keep ignoring!
Well, the best news of the day is that the computer is fixed.......CLEAN!!!! Hopefully it will not creep back in as this particular trojan is known for hiding and reappearing, but so far, so good. My computer geek neighbor who I really like, did the trick! YEAH!!!! It took all last week to find the magic solution, but she did it! (and she actually LIKED doing it!)
Well, take care of that foot Laura. I'm sending good vibes for a fast recovery your way!
Hugs to all of you!
Have a great weekend.
Rita
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Ginny - We were posting at the same time...I am so sorry about your daughter...I know all too well what it's like dealing with a bi-polar person. My thoughts and hopes are with you and your family...I've often said that, honestly....and this may sound weird, but I would rather have my bc dx than my sister's bi-polar dx...hang in there. Try to remember to praise the positive things she accomplishes...instead of remarking about any mishaps or weaknesses...it's hard, but I have learned a little praise goes a long way...
Jule - keep us posted...best wishes with your appointments. If you can't commit b/4 the 12th... and you decide you are able to join us...I can pull some strings at the Komen office (I volunteer there) and have your race things sent to you b/4 the walk.
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IS LITTLE C GOING TO JOIN US? How about the rest of you? If you like being treated like a queen...the walk is the place to be!
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Rita - We were posting at the same time! Thanks for the healing thoughts and the offer of a "push" at the walk. This whole thing is very upsetting but...I am so glad your puter is fixed! Yeah, yahoo!!! Have a great rest of the weekend!
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Laura - oh no!! I'm so sorry to hear about your foot. Arrrgh!!! I know you are not happy - I think you had a boot on when I met you in May @ maggiano's, didn't you ???
Ginny - I hope things work out with your daughter, good luck with everything.
Jackie - please send me some of that motivation so I can get my closets cleaned out too, haha.
Rita - I'm stupid, what is a CMF'er ??
What is the date of the walk ? Actually I am sure I can find out by myself with a few clicks of the mouse. My Breast Care coordinator at the hospital also gave me a form for a "walk" - but I don't think it's the Komen one.. I'll have to check.
My house is turning into a disaster zone lately with all the stuff I've been collecting lately - between wedding & health/BC stuff!!
Today we went to the bakery & they baked us a sample cake to try. It was HUGE. I am literally ill from eating so much cake. But, we did order our cake today, yay
Just a small one since it's just for the family & of course a little top layer for us to freeze. Although the thought of eating cake again - at least right now - makes me feel a bit sick.Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow - looks like another slightly cool but nice day!
Hugs, JulieR
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Morning! 51 out...brrrrrr! Hope you all had a good night!
Laura.....back in boot camp are we! Well....it is better than crutches! Now....please behave yourself and do what the docs tell you, okay? The more you rest that foot the faster you will heal!
JulieR....I think Rita was talking to JulieB! A CMFer is a gal who took the chemo "CMF"! The "julie's" get me so confused! Can't you all just change your names? I totally get what you said re: too much cake! I never thought there was such an animal until you go around tasting a bunch of samples!
Rita....glad your 'puter is fixed! Whew! That's why we have been seriously looking into Macs. Kater sent me some ideas re: other security software other than Norton which I am going to look into but I know the techy from DH's school district does not like McAfee due to Trojan problems...school district won't use it. And no...I don't know why!
Ginny...so sorry about your daughter! Gosh....I don't know what to say to help, but it's great that she will let you stay at least part of the time with her. Hopefully therapy and the right drug combo will right things soon for her, and for you as well! What part of Florida? Hopefully the hurricanes will leave you alone....
Blackjack....she's out boating again I guess (lucky dog).
Jule.....surgery is coming up fast! Which are you having done?
Jackie...I've done some of the closets. I actually moved all my stuff to the guest bedroom closet and emptied that one of all the junk! Since I moved into the guest bath it was only logical I use the next door closet! And this closet stays sooooo neat all the time! So much stuff I have collected/bought these past 7.5 years out here....I shudder at the thought of having to move!
I did get a chance to take the Z out yesterday and go "Z'n" but it wasn't for a nice ride! DH hit a huge, unmarked hole in the street and ruined a tire and his alignment so had to go for repairs yesterday. We took some pictures of the unmarked hole and are going to send them to the village...we were NOT happy! So many people were hitting this hole just while I was there yesterday afternoon...some guy finally drove up with a piece of lumber and sorta stuck it in the hole so at least you could see it to drive around it! So I had to drive back and forth, and then back and forth to St. Charles...but at least on 2 of the trips I got to blast my music...DH doesn't like my taste in rock and roll so I don't bother to turn on the stereo when he is in the car. He is a bit of a poop when it comes to that!
Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday...looks like the rain they predicted for today is not coming. But I for one....am wearing jeans! Little chilly in the shade yesterday!
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OMG...I could go for the sick of cake problem for all the fun getting there. I have to admit though, it's great to be down to 185#'s. Now I only have 25 more to lose. I haven't actually gone on an eating program yet. All that I lost ( started at 220-#'s at my first chemo ) came from the chemo and rads. Now not to scare anyone....I lost wt. on rads because I got so tired of the V.A. cafeteria food. Gravy on nearly everything....so a bit un-healthy as well as fattening...but didn't matter because after a while I just couldn't make myself eat it. I didn't go hungry...just often took healthier food which tended to be a bit less with no gravy.
Good to hear you got your computer back Rita. Virus protection is a sticky thing...all the ads for it make fantastic claims--but I do keep in mind that my geek said eventually every one seems to get something. Dh and I gave up Norton some time back...I did have Trend PCcillin sp.???? and I liked it, but eventually changed to AVG and have had that ever since. My boss has McAffee on all the computers at work....but he did lose a couple of computers to viruses---never blamed it on the virus protection though. I did...there wasn't any other way.
I play music loud when I am alone too. I think men only played loud music when they were teens impressing whomever....hmmm, does that mean we never grew up. Well....I prefer to be right where I am on that score.
Brrrr for the past couple of days but I'm not minding it. With all my work it's nice to have the doors open and not fight going in and out with throw-away's. Also nice not to do that sort of un-lady-like thing and sweat.
Hope you all have a grand day today. I'll be working as usual but have to get as much as I can done as I'll be having to stop one of these days for yard cleaning when the leaves start coming down. As Laura knows...there have been plenty of nuts already. See ya'll later.
Jackie
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Good morning all:
Ginny, as a teacher for so long I too have become familiar with bi-polar and it can be heart wrenching. I had a student who was just going down, down, down. They checked her locker and found that she was stock-piling her daily pills, rather than swallowing them. They found about two weeks of pills she had collected. The nurse gave her the pill, she put it in her mouth and pretended to swallow it. I believe many do not want to medicate themselves because they so feel good in the high time. Anyway, good luck!
Laura, can you send the sign up link again. I just hope it is not the last Saturday in September as we have a wedding.If it is not that last Saturday, it will be my husband and me; while my daughter is an iffy. The other pregnant daughter has scoliosis (it only gives her pain when she is pregnant) and I am afraid for her to do anything. I am taking an afternoon off each week to watch my grandchild while she does pt.
Connie, I recall a past post about the possibility of bringing your daughter to the walk. The city is obviously crowded. Have you thought of a "Girls' Weekend" and you could stay in a hotel and make a weekend out of it. I think Charlie and the Chocolate Facotry may still be at the Shakepeare Theater at Navy Pier. Or, you can park at our home and we could drive you back and forth. My Dh could drop us off and no worries about traffic and parking for you. AGAIN, I HAVE TO GET THE DATE STRAIGHT BEFOR I COMMIT TO ANYTHING.
Laura, the whole foot thing is hard. You are such an active person and I am sure keeping still is terribly frustrating. I wish I could offer something useful.
Yesterday my DH and I rode bikes at the Morton Arboretum. We had never been there before. It is soooooooo beautiful. I am not sure if Lisle is near enough of us or not. It was an hour for us. It would be a great place to meet for a lunch (now that I am working, that won't be for me until NEXT summer. It is like Starved Rock in that there is a place to eat and a place to walk (Laura, I will push you any ole day until you are strong enought to push me). There is a parking fee and that might bother people. Just a thought. What I wanted to mention was that I came across this conifer and the sign explained that it was used to treat breast cancer (it was taxotere) and it is becoming endangered. See the article: http://www.nature.com/nbt/wilma/v14n9.867434523.html
So if you see this conifer and you took taxotere, and it got rid of the cancer, give it a hug!
Have fun today!
Susan
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Thanks Wendy, I did think CMF was a chemo thang but it said "Julie R" so I was corn-fused.
Ok - I am going to change my name to something else, because we have at least 3 or 3 Julies here.... I'll come up with something.
There's still a ton of cake in the fridge. But I am still caked out. Good thing - my clothes are still a bit snug since sugery.
I'm hoping to go for a helicopter ride today at Schaumburg airport!! They are having some type of event where you can get a short ride for a decent price & it helps to raise money for needy families.
It's gorgeous out. Hope everyone gets to enjoy. Love, JulieR
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Jackie - Wow...you should be very proud of your diet accomplishments...it's a tough thing to do. My poor sister had to grow up with me - I ate whatever I wanted (and still can) . She on the other hand, would gain ten pounds just by smelling food! I think a lot of it is due to metabolism...I was blessed with a good one...everyone isn't as fortunate.
JulieR - Up, up and away! Hope you're having fun. I don't think you have to change your name...maybe a photo of you - and the other Julies in your avatars would help? Just a thought...
SUSAN - A couple of things...FIRST - YES the walk is the last Saturday! BOO HOO...are you sure you can't swing both? lol We could walk really fast! lol
ALSO - VERY INTERESTING about the conifer and TAXOTERE...Thanks for sharing. OMG...this is so ironic: when I found out I needed chemo, the literature they gave me said that the A/C part of my chemo was (in part) derived from the MayApple plant. AKA: Podophyllum - it said this plant is a rare plant - native to wooded, shady areas. I ALMOST FLIPPED - we have MayApple plants everywhere on our property! I was so petrified at the thought of having chemo...but knowing that a portion of it was derived from such a pretty, natural and native plant, really helped me accept it and lessened my fear of the toxic qualities. I took this photo to show to my Onc...he was surprised and said he could always count on me for educating him (lol):
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Okay...just one more thingy!
You're all probably wondering why I'm sitting here at the computer on such a lovely day! NO...I'm not a total loser...but this is the only time I rest my foot! And Dr;s orders...Wendrew listen up...is that I am supposed to REST MY FOOT whenever possible. Hate to say it...but you'll be hearing from me quite often in the next few weeks...BOO HOO! Sorry...I hate to be such a whiner...
Quick funny story...dh has been in our garage all day helping a friend tune his Mustang Cobra...keep in mind the Cobra is ONE BAD MOTHA CAR...a manly kinda thing...well the Cobra owner just came into the house with a BOO BOO! I swear you woulda thought the guy was dying from the look on his face...he cut his finger (itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny cut). Cripe...I couldn't believe it...cotton balls, disinfectant, antibiotic cream, band aids...I thought man oh man...how the heck would you deal with bc, DUDE!? or even an attack by a nest of yellowjackets, or perhaps a torn tendon! lol Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww...poor, poor thing! lol HELP ME! LOL
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Hi gals!
Good morning on this rainy day in Central Illinois. That's o.k.! I have a busy week ahead of me and I need to get a few things accomplished inside this house this morning and a few questions written for my "boss."
JulieR...Wendy is right. I was referring to Julie B, who just finished CMF chemo. Don't know why I put Julie R as I know the difference and have even met you. I find myself making little mistakes like that alot lately and it bothers me. I guess I'll blame it on the Arimidex instead of old age and a deteriorating brain. Anyway......all the Julies...we'd love to have you all walk in the Walk with us.
I will be coming into Chicago on Thursday on Amtrak to meet a Canadian gal who went through CMF chemo and rads at the same time that I did. Her husband is attending a business conference in the city and she's coming along. I can hardly wait. We became pretty close throughout the treatments and this is probably my only chance to meet her in person and give her a big hug. I didn't want to drive in the city by myself so decided to take the train. It will be a long day as I'm only going for the day but I'm looking forward to being able to give her a big hug! We will have about 4 hours together to explore the city and have lunch before I need to get back to the train station.
Wendy...sorry to hear about your tire. That's no fun. I had the same thing happen to me this past winter.
Well, I hope that everyone is busy and doing well. Pop in with those updates!
I need to get moving. Half the morning is over already! LOL
Rita
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I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.
Woody AllenThought we needed a funny quote this morning as well as the serious. I salute you Laura for staying off your feet and look forward to seeing you crop up here A WHOLE LOT.......THANK YOU. You need to do what your Doc told you too......so you can please, oh please, get rid of those old boots once and for all. Loved the story too.......hmmm, he is not one I would want around me if I seriously needed help myself but he may be fantastic in some one else's crisis.
Warming up today but hopefully humidity won't be too high. Have to see. I'm not sure I'm quite ready for the week, but I may as well jump in---stir a few things up and see what happens.
Funny thing Laura......I ate anything with impunity up until my thyroid bit the dust. Even then I did well until ( I knew this too ) I needed a stronger prescription written and didn't get around to it for a bit. I've never really been the same. Of course, at this time age, gravity, inability to walk yet etc all play a role in the difficulties. Anyway I well recall the days when I could eat 15,000 calories a day ---- drink four or five pots of coffee and never have a problem. I tended more toward underwt. in those days. I hate to say it at this late date but I often wonder what I might have avoided if I had been eating GOOD in those days rather than the junk food and coffee. Thank goodness it's never too late to clean up many of your mistakes and to just keep trying to bring the odds as close as you can to being in your favor --- and I'm raising my coffee cup to that. I don't by the way drink coffee like I use too, but lately I've graduated from the one cup before breakfast that I was allowing myself these last few years.
Rita, Wendy, WendyTY, Julie R, Julie Chicago, Jule, Brenda,Susan, Karin, Mich, Blackjack, and all of you fantastic ladies..........I'm thinking about you even if I missed your name. Hope you all are going to have a great day.
Jackie
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Afternoon Ladies!!! See everyone had a busy weekend!
I can not believe how WONDERFUL the "Casting for Recovery" weekend was!! IF you get the chance you have to go!!! Everything is provided except the transportation! ( http://www.castingforrecovery.org/) My only complaint.....It wasn't long enough!! They treat you like a Queen. Fly fishing is fun to learn, but they don't push you. Do what you feel comfortable doing. I think they only allow 14 BC survivors per retreat . But there were 10 " counselors", lots of chats about BC, nice having a face to face with others that have "been there done that" ( just think of your "lunch bunch" X 3 days & add fly fishing, and pampering!) I did get the "booboo Bear award" I lost my footing and played a Laura (lol) only not my ankle/foot, my knee! Nurse said look likes just a bruise but have it checked. Will call my GP when I have time.......
Hope everyone enjoys a nice day
will check in later ( after I get caught-up at work!)
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Forgot to mention Taxol is from the "YEW" tree, they actually "farm" them here. Native to our area
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Good Afternoon Ladies...
Oh what a raining day we are having today. I see that we have been very busy here..lots of things going on. As for me, I have been without a computer for the last few days. My computer finally crashed and burned and now the screen is going dark on me. Oh how I hate technology. I have to look for a new computer now....Laura can I join your boot camp. Sunday I fell down a flight of stairs and hurt my back. I think I cracked my tailbone and really bruised my left arm. Stupid me..I slipped and spilled my hot coffee all over me and the new carpeting. What a way to spend a Sunday..dh had to hurry up and clean the carpet before it developed coffee stains. Today I am laying on the heating pad and taking meds to help me feel better before work tomorrow.
JulieR..count down for you until that big day. I hope it will be nice weather for you.
Rita..enjoy your time in Chicago..hope the weather is good for you. My good friend from Italy called today and she is here so I too will be seeing her this week. It is great to catch up with old friends even if it is only a few a hrs.
Wendy..how ya doing..sorry to hear about your tire problems.
Karin..glad to hear that you have been very busy..missed your posting.
Jackie..good for you on your wt. loss. Remember to eat healthy.. Are you taking meds now.
Zap..how is school going for you. I hate the beginning of the school year. It is soo busy.
Smerf..how are you doing...I am sure you are done now with all your remodeling...Any new projects in the works. lol
To everyone in tx..remember the end is near..so hang in there.
For those out of tx..remember be healthy...be happy.
I am off to be a couch potato now with my dear friend the heating pad. I need to be up and around soon. Take care everyone.
Have a great day.
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