Illinois ladies facing bc
Comments
-
Good morning everyone!
Wow! It sounds like you gals had fun collecting all that money! Thank you so much for doing this for ALL of us and ALL THOSE who will follow us in this journey. We need that cure......and the sooner, the better. I hope you post pictures so we can all see your fashion statements and lovely smiles!
Yesterday was a beautiful day and today is supposed to be equally as lovely! We need to get out and enjoy this sunshine. It's so hard to say good by to summer and the heat! Right, Blackjack?
Oh Susan.........I know exactly what you were thinking as you were called back during the mammo. This happened to me, too and I was sure the demon was back. (and Mary Jane was sitting out in the waiting room and she thought the same thing.) In my case, they couldn't find the third surgical marker so they didn't think that they were getting pictures of the initial area but they didn't tell me that until I burst into tears. It's pure agony sitting there and waiting.............. HUGS!
Jackie...don't worry about being shy when you get with your family. Just be yourself and they will love you! Mary Jane and I had a good time with you that afternoon and wished that we didn't have to leave. You will be just fine! You are such a sweet person and that shows through in everything you say and do! I'm so happy that you're finally getting to go. Enjoy every minute!
Wendy...your last few pictures have been gorgeous! What a way to start a day!
JulieChicago....HUGS! I sincerely hope that your problem can be corrected entirely by these EXPENSIVE drugs! YIKES....and I thought Arimidex was expensive! Hang in there! I think it's a positive note that your condition hasn't gotten any worse, so hopefully it will just take a little time to rid your body of the infection. Isn't it frustrating how it always seems to be something healthwise that we have to deal with anymore?
Well, my yard needs to be mowed and soon as the dew has disappeared, I'm heading out to get it done! Hey, I'd mow the yard all year long if the weather would just stay like this. It sure beats shoveling snow!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Rita
0 -
Good Morning:
First, Sharon, oh my, I am praying for you. The hopeful news right now is that your dh is under the watchful eyes of doctors and is in the hospitl. Try to keep us posted. If there is anything I can do, let me know as I am close.
Wendy and Michele, I am so happy you got together. I have met Michelle, but not Wendy. That seems odd as I feel like I know you, Wendy. So well in fact that when I had my scare last Friday, I thought about the fort. Actually how I reacted (with terror) scares me. I have since heard of so many people who are called back for another mammo and they were fine. I really mentally flipped. My list was fairly sane, however, so maybe I shouldn't be so hard on myself. One funny thing. I actually struggled with item 2; Glencoe Beach or church to calm. I must be a very obsessive girl to actually obsess on that while waiting in my stupid hospital gown. I also think it is interesting I chose Glencoe Beach and not church. I guess I feel God and peace at the water's edge. I do recall wondering if the church doors would be locked, only upsetting me further. Oh,I am a nut!
With that being said, Jackie, none of us are perfect. I find that just stating things helps reduce the tension. If you stumble with your words in anxiety, just explain that to your daughter and your grand daughter. That will help them be patient with you and they will probably be understanding..
Had a great time in Hyde Park yesterday. We went to an opera that bored the heck out of my husband and then went to Wishbone (famous soul food restaurant near Oprah's studio) to reward him for his patience.
I agree that putting the boat away for the season has such a melancholy ring to it. Now walking around the beautiful lake, rather than being in it, will give you joy, Blackjack. One of my teacher friends has a house on Delavan and I know that walk!
Susan
0 -
Good Morning:
First, Sharon, oh my, I am praying for you. The hopeful news right now is that your dh is under the watchful eyes of doctors and is in the hospitl. Try to keep us posted. If there is anything I can do, let me know as I am close.
Wendy and Michele, I am so happy you got together. I have met Michelle, but not Wendy. That seems odd as I feel like I know you, Wendy. So well in fact that when I had my scare last Friday, I thought about the fort. Actually how I reacted (with terror) scares me. I have since heard of so many people who are called back for another mammo and they were fine. I really mentally flipped. My list was fairly sane, however, so maybe I shouldn't be so hard on myself. One funny thing. I actually struggled with item 2; Glencoe Beach or church to calm. I must be a very obsessive girl to actually obsess on that while waiting in my stupid hospital gown to get the verdict. I also think it is interesting I chose Glencoe Beach and not church. I guess I feel God and peace at the water's edge. I do recall worrying the church doors would be locked, only upsetting me further. Oh,I am a nut!
With that being said, Jackie, none of us are perfect. I find that just stating things helps reduce the tension. If you stumble with your words in anxiety, just explain that to your daughter and your grand daughter. That will help them be patient with you and they will probably be understanding..
Had a great time in Hyde Park yesterday. We went to an opera that bored the heck out of my husband and then went to Wishbone (famous soul food restaurant near Oprah's studio) to reward him for his patience.
I agree that putting the boat away for the season has such a melancholy ring to it. Now walking around the beautiful lake, rather than being in it, will give you joy, Blackjack. One of my teacher friends has a house on Delavan and I know that walk!
Susan
0 -
Sharon,
Thoughts and prayers for you and your husband. Hope everything goes well tomorrow, and you are able to let us know. FYI...usually week days are better than weekends for procedures in many hospitals. Full staff and all present. I don't know if your son agrees, but my DH does.
Hugs, Pat
0 -
Morning! DH off today so I elected to stay home from exercise. I do get to cut the grass later today so I think that counts!Sharon....thinking of you today and DH! But...joy of joys....Andrew is here! Give him a cuddle from me, okay? Please check in when you can....and I do agree with Pat...no surgery on weekends! Much more staff during the week...and heck..dare I say it??? Better food in the cafeteria!
Rita...sorry about no pics from Saturday! I didn't remember until I got home and saw the camera in my purse when I got my keys out to open the house. My SUV doesn't require anything to open doors or start it up if you have the remote with the computer chip within 6 feet. Just touch the handle, get it, and turn the switch. So I never opened my purse....
Susan....I can easily see why you chose the beach. If I had one closer, I would have spent a lot of time, walking there. I have spent many days, watching the Fox River glide by, but it's not the same as walking on the beach. I would be much happier if I could move beach-side and I really think it's time DH and I stopped saying "someday". Someday is here. And yep....you and I do "know" each other....very well in fact!
Blackjack....good luck today! Hope it goes well!
JulieChicago....how are the pills working?
Jackie....you will do just fine! Sure...it may be a bit strange at first but after those first hugs and I'm sure a flood of tears...none of you will stop talking! They will love you, as do we! Have you worked it out into hours yet? Don't forget you have to take your shoes off in security, so wear some that go off and on easily!
OK...time to do something useful, like showering. Then I am off to Jewel to stock up for the week. If the rain holds off, maybe something on the grill for dinner.
Everyone....you all have a wonderful day and enjoy the holiday!
0 -
0
-
Sharon.....many thoughts and prayers with you and yours as you go through today.
Susan, I read over your mammo post again and you are so courageous.....to sit and plan in such detail for what you need in place to announce a recurrence and????? I think you are much tougher than you think or probably felt. Starting to think that yeah, we all really are tough -- how could you get through something like this if you were not and yes.....that is where the motto comes from....but sometimes I don't think of that so much in that way, as the individual bravery that I am hearing about.......all the twists and turns, different for each person....so just let me say for the umteeth time.....for all of you still in tx....hope you know ( though often difficult when your smack in the middle ) how amazing you really are -- and that in your sharing those of us who have gotten to the other side are holding out our hands to you because you are dedicated to your wellness and not giving in inch. Way to go everyone. You are your own personal hero and most definitely ours.
Ok, I'm really getting excited, nervous and anything else you can think of now. But, it has to be among the best batch of butterflies I've ever had and if you can say that fast five times. Hopefully, as I'll be taking some phone numbers I'll have a bit of time to re-connect with some old friends. Many do not even know that I have gone through this latest ordeal as this all started last year just about time to think about X-mas cards ( I start in October usually and finish if lucky 3rd. wk. Nov. ) so nothing got done and so far this year with the vacation I haven't even thought about it either.
Hope you all have a splendid day.
Jackie
0 -
-
Thinking of you Sharon and praying that all goes well today.
Oh no! No Pictures????? Wendy, we need to remind you early next time about those "all so important pictures!" LOL I'm so glad you gals had a good time and had the opportunity to do so much for the cause. Thanks to all of you who worked the crowd and got those donations rolling in. All of us will benefit.
I just popped on to say Hi to everyone. Wendy the Younger and I are headed for the golf course in just a few minutes so time is limited. She's had a good week this time after her Taxol and Herceptin...the best yet so hopefully it will continue this last month of treatments.
Hugs to all of you as you tackle each day and move on with your lives.
Rita
0 -
this is shelby
thank you for the berthday sayings. you are very nice and I dont even no you i had fun and had my pictere taken with a big pink pig at the komn place my berthday was fun. we had fundue we did my science progect aunti is taking me hme now she said to tell u she will write some later THANKYOU
0 -
Well..life really sucks about now. I just got the results from my pet scan and the lymph node that they saw in a ct scan, showed up in the pet scan. 'So, I will have a consultation with my surgeon on Monday and they will schedule a biospy then. I kinda had a feeling this was going to happen again. Especially when they saw it on the ct scan and with me having blood clots since that is what happened to me the first time I was diagnosed.(I got the blood clots first then the diagnosis a few months later).
So, let the games began...UGHHHHHHHHHHH
Ginny
0 -
Ginny- Praying for you and positive thoughts being sent your way. We're here for you.
0 -
Ginny:
I would guess you are feeling like you are on the bottom of something with lots of sludge pushing you down right now. You will be okay. You will leave this bad place. You are strong. "Let the games begin" tells me you are strong. You can do it! There will be a tomorrow and it will get easier with each tomorrow.
Susan
0 -
A traveler crossed a frozen stream
in trembling fear one day;
Later another drove across,
and whistled all the way.
Great and little faith alike
were granted safe convoy;
One had pangs of needless fear,
the other all the joy.Author Unknown
Doubt sees the obstacles
faith sees the way.
Doubt sees the darkest night
Faith sees the day.
Doubt dreads to take a step
Faith soars on high.
Doubt questions 'who believes?'
Faith answers, 'I.'Author Unknown
These are for you Ginny. Wishing you love and care and lots of positive vibes.
Jackie
0 -
Sorry....I tried to get the table width and other funny stuff out of there and it wouldn't leave...some of the places I copy and paste from are like that.
Jackie
0 -
Hi all,
We had the angiogram today. My husband has three blockages in three arteries. However, they are in smaller arteries even though they are like ninty percent blocked. However, they are too small to put in a stent, and open heart surgery will not work as artery sizes are so different. Apparently, my husband has very small arteries, which appear to be the result of undiagnosed diabetes II, which we found out today. Tomorrow we see a nutritionist, and have a test that shows his average blood sugar for the last three months. How does one test do that? They want to control this with different meds, diet, and exercise. However, he will have mild angina especially when he overdoes anything. We are in a new ball park. My son the Dr. sent me some information that indicates management of the stable angina this way does not affect mortality rates, but does affect symptoms (like more angina, scares, etc). Oh well, it was not all good, but could have been a lot worse. Thanks for your concern. Back TO BC
0 -
Hi,
Bit of a sudden development. Saw PS tonight and my million dollar pills have not done the trick; the infection persists and he wants me back in surgery tomorrow. Tomorrow.
A bit ratted-- as I understand it, he will go in same incision, flush everything out, and put in a new implant. I was scheduled to have revision surgery in December, but not 3 weeks later. He is not going to be able to really do any of those revisions as the skin is so red and inflamed...so I could even have a #3 in my future. As he explained it, if we don't take care of this now, the skin itself is at risk. It's a resistant staph infection of some sort. The only good news is that it has remained local and there is not sign of spread; I have no fever.
On top of this, I am to have a PICC line inserted and will be sent home with that for a week to administer antibiotics myself. Anyone have this??? A nurse apparently comes every few days to change the dressing.
How did I end up in this strange world.
The surgery will not be as major as before. To be at Highland Park hospital this time and will be an overnight stay. I was born there. My grandfather was president of the hospital at one time. And my mother lost her breast there. I avoided having any work done there for a reason...but that's where he is tomorrow.
At least David does not have any more kidney stones. I probably shouldn't even type that. I sat in the PS office tonight thinking, Ok, you've been thru the worst of it already. This is not more cancer. This is just inconvenience. This is doable. Inconvenience, you can do. But I don't think I convinced myself too well. I'm kind of at the end of my rope. I told myself I would be okay if I just got this far....and now someone moved the finish line again....and it's farther still. I so needed this to be done. I was even thinking I might forego the Dec thing and just live with what I ended up with..... So yeah, I'm pretty discouraged and would be crying on the keyboard if I wasn't stuffing my face with cold pasta pre midnight. I'm worried about what kind of cosmetic result I can even hope for at this point and am doubting my decision to go this route all over the place.
Last time I had three months to prepare....it's only a one night stay- but sh*t, I'm the person who has their kids clothes planned out a week at a time. In the time it took to get home from the docs', I had made all the ride arrangements, childcare and then Dave got irked when I tried to tel him what he could make for dinner. I know, I know-- but It's what I DO and things mostly fall apart when I don't. Ok- so I don't give up control- but this just makes me doubly upset!
Okay. Pasta inhaled. Gonna go cry. Hope to send a note on Wednesday....
-julie b
0 -
Good Morning Ladies..
It looks like a few of us have been sent some life challenging issues. Sharon my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as your dh deals with heart issues. Diabetes is doable with diet and exercise and heart issues can be watched with meds. As for you, try to stay stress free if that is possible and get some rest. We don't want you feeling under the weather too.
Juliechicago...omg what is life throwing now. You have been through a lot with your medical issues. I hope and pray that they will do everything to clean out the infection. As for the picc line..it is used for IV administration of antibiotics. The site needs to be covered at all times. I am sure that they will have a nurse show you how to admin the IV meds. Usually they are pre mixed sometimes. Sending you a big healing hug as you go in OR today
Jackie.. your trip is almost here. The excitement is in the air for you. Have fun and enjoy the adventure. Remember your family loves you.
Wendy..how about the beach today. Living by water is soooo relaxing and calming. I hope you do find something up north. You can be boating with me and I will teach you how to wave-run..if not then walk around the lake is good too. I will give you free decorating ideas..no charge lol
Laura..glad to see that Shelby had a great bday. She is sooo lucky to have a great aunt like you.You are the best. Thanks for all you do for us here. We love you!!!
Ginny..sending you a big hug as you go through testing. Remember this is just a bump in the road and it will even out soon enough. I hope all goes well with your tests.
As for me, I too am waiting on test results from my colonoscopy. They took lots of biopsies so we will see. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Go out and enjoy the nice weather before it turns cold. Off to the shower and then work today.
Always remember to be healthy..be happy.. and if you are coming to the lunch bunch next week please email me asap. Thanks in advance. Hope to see you there for a fun time.
Have a great day everyone...
Blackjack
0 -
Wow - lots going on this weekend!
Thinking about you and your husband - Sharon.
Susan - so sorry you had to go through that terror. But, you know we all understand. Glad it all worked out and you can breathe again.
Ginny - you are in my thoughts and prayers as well. Please keep us updated when you can.
Julie - OMG - so sorry about the infection and the new surgery. Those staph infections can be resistant. My dad had MRSA when he was in the hospital several years ago. It look a long time to go away and we did hear about people having to go home with IV bags. This stinks!!! You are in my prayers. The finish line is just a bit further.
Sounds like the fundraiser was a great success and a lot of fun! How wonderful for Shelby to help out.
We spent the long weekend at the lake and also pulled our boat out of the water. It was such a beautiful weekend - hard to believe summer is over. I got the best waverunner ride of the season yesterday as the water was as smooth as glass.
Jackie - so excited for you and your trip. You will have an awesome time!
Blackjack - I'm planning on making it to the dinner next week. Lou Malnatti's is my all time favorite pizza.
I'm sure I missed someone, but you are all in my thoughts. Have a great day!
0 -
Sharon - Hang in there...I hope everything goes well for your dh. Ginny - My thoughts and prayers are with you...keep us posted. We're here for you.
JulieB - Dang, girl...I feel so bad you have to go through all this. It's been a crazy couple of months for you and your family. Best wishes that you will bet closure soon and start to prepare for the holidays! Hugs to you!
blackjack - Fingers are crossed that everything is fine, although odds are in your favor. Keep us posted.
Susan - I thought of you on Sunday...me and Shelby and one of my gf's went to Lake County Flea/Antique show. It was the first in their new building/location. It's really nice - we're going again on the 26th...got a few nice things!
Jackie - I can only imagine how you must feel as the "meet" gets closer...
Rita - Fun...you and WTY on the golf course! Glad you're sucking up the last of this awesome weather. --------------------------------------------------------------
Well...cripe...I have been sooooooooooooooo busy...between the fund raiser and Shelby's birthday weekend, antiquing on Sunday morning, science project and Fondue dinner...man...I'm exhausted! lol Wendy and Michele and blackjack - THANKS again for helping! It was a huge success...I should have the $ total in a few days...will let you know. I brought a camera on Saturday night...:
0 -
Two more things:
My friend Lance, had a recurrence. He was originally dx'd w/Multiple Myeloma (he's the guy that built our latest race car engine). His recurrence is really bad...he's been having stem cell replacements and they're storing stem cells, but it's not working. He is now getting massive doses of chemo.
AND...my friend Kim, had DCIS last year. Small lump, had lump and rads. No problems until last week...she now has the same thing in the other breast. She didn't start Tamoxifen because she was trying to get pregnant. They're also on a waiting list for adoption. She's considering bilat masts. She's too young to be dealing with all this!
Please keep both in your prayers. Thanks, girlz.
0 -
Well....here I was feeling sorry for myself cuz my R ankle hurts again....
Ginny....best of luck to you as you deal with this next thing! Hopefully it will be not so worrisome. Please keep us posted on what you find out. And..."let the games begin!"???? Gosh girl...you will get by on attitude alone! Good for you!
JulieChicago....Oh for Heaven's Sake!!! I wish the PowersThatBe would just leave you the heck alone! Hang in there....just a little (LITTLE????) step back, then you are on the fast-track to well-dom! (is that a word???)
Sharon....yikes! Small vessels???? It could have been worse, but boy that is so not a helpful comment right now! How are you doing? Still no surgery in the plans right now?
Laura..Shelby is such a sweetie! I knew about Lance but sorry that the stem cells were not working. Hopefully his new chemo regimen will do something, anything...it stop the beast. So sorry too about Kim! I think that perhaps with this latest dx her thinking Bil M's is not such a bad idea! Prayers coming her way....
Connie...looking forward to seeing you again, and those beautiful curly locks!
Blackjack....Let us know how the ole butt-test came out! I did go to the Geneva Nat'l website and BOY!!!!! Do I have good taste or what!!!!! Yep...I found that little condo that I want. Too bad it's over $800,000!!! Hmmm...Lake Lawn Lodge 1br's tho looked good! I will let you know!
Jackie...I will try to come up with some quotes while you are gone! I know we will sure miss you!
Off to start taking down 4 of the deck chairs, and maybe emptying my little water-feature. After lunch it is cut-the-grass time, maybe for one of the last times.
You guys who have animals...saw something last night that I hope never to see again. Neighbors of ours with 2 dogs that they let run crazy??? Well...UPS truck found one of them last night and I just happened to be watching. Horrible scene! PLEASE...keep them on a leash if not in your fenced yard! PLEASE!!!!!!!
0 -
Dear all:
I just do not know what to say but do know that I am thinking and caring about all of you; and especially all of you facing such challenges. This has been a very tough two months here.
Shelby is aso lovely. How old is she?
I think now we are just about ready for the tides to change with some better news.
Susan
0 -
Laura....I'm so sorry about your friends Lance and Kim. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelby is a complete doll, and looks so much like you! A big thanks to her for helping you raise money for the cause on her birthday. She is truly special, and I enjoyed meeting her at your home in August.
Hugs, Pat
0 -
Sharon, I believe the test is called the AIc, and it is very good for managing diabetes. It sounds like you are in good hands, but you could also get a second opinion. Maybe your son knows of someone in the Chicago area.
Hang in there, we are all thinking of you and your hubby.
Pat
0 -
Hi gals!
Wow! When it rains, it pours around here! Hugs to all of you who are having such bad times right now.
JulieB...Thinking of you today and hoping all goes well. I really understand your last minute panic. When this all started for me, I met with my surgeon one day and was in the hospital early next morning for an excisional biopsy....not the best decision but I didn't know any better at the time! It completely throws you for a loop and I hope that you're doing better today. I'll check in tomorrow to see if you post an update. Hang in there!
Ginny, I told Wendy about your upcoming biopsy and she and I are ready to go to lunch with you if you need a get away. If so, give me a call and we'll set up something. Hugs....Also there is a post under Help Me Get Through Treatments that's all about PET scan results. Check it out. They are not a perfect as we thought! Think positive!
So Kater, how many more trips have you made to Best Buy? LOL Still laughing about that!
Laura, thanks for posting the pics of you and your niece. She's a cutie!
Sharon, I'll still keep you and hubby in my prayers. Thanks for the update!
Well, I need to get moving. Tonight is girl's night out. We going to the late afternoon movie "Nights in Rodanthe" and then for dinner. I've read the book (which was excellent) and can't wait to see the movie.
Hang in there everyone!
Rita
0 -
Thanks for all the lovely comments about Shelby and our fund-raising efforts!
--------------------------------------
Susan - Shel-shel is 12. And...wanted to correct the date for the next Lake County flea/antiques show...it's Nov. 9th NOT October 26th.
Rita - You do the neatest things! Have fun!
0 -
Susan - what a scare you had a couple of days ago! That is one of my biggest worries - reoccurence! I am so glad that it ended up being nothing.
JulieB - my prayers are with you now. I hope that the surgery went well. How crazy this has been for you.
0 -
Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang the best.
--Henry Van Dyke0 -
Morning! I hope everyone is having a better day. Rita is so right...when it rains around here.....the monsoon has arrived!Laura....I will have to ask my friend who is an antique paper dealer if she is going to be at that fair in November...you will have to stop by and meet Carol. She is such a hoot! I think she worked at the one you went to over the weekend...but I will have to ask her. I was able to put together those antique postcards of Hawaii for DH for Christmas last year from her! Just a thought for your DH for a gift...antique race car postcards...and then you frame them! Neat gift!
Rita....who wrote "Nights in Rodanthe"? I'd like to pick that one up.
Sharon, Ginny, Julieb....please post when you can. Sure are thinking about you guys.
I am off to shower and wrap up my ankle...again. Pushing a mower while on a hill, walking on a slant is sooooo not a good idea when your tendonitis has just healed! But it won't stop me from going to exercise and stopping by Kohl's....those bras are on sale for $14.99 today and tomorrow and I see leggings are back in style and they have some for $7.99! I am such a good little shopper....
0
![[info]](http://www.quotationspage.com/icon_info.gif){kind=icon}
![[add]](http://www.quotationspage.com/icon_plus.gif){kind=icon}
![[mail]](http://www.quotationspage.com/icon_email.gif){kind=icon}
Samuel Johnson