Illinois ladies facing bc
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Morning Ladies! Isn't it a beautiful morning? The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, temps in the mid-60's already. I am sitting on my deck, enjoying the beautiful day.Yeah...right. The "high" tomorrow is going to be 3? With windchills approaching -35? I AM SO TIRED OF WINTER.
Rita...your laptop idea sounds like a plan! Did you go shoe-shopping on Zappos?
Pat...did you find something to wear to the wedding? I cleaned out (REALLY cleaned out) my closets a month ago and I could not believe all the stuff I found that still had tags on it! Next time I need/want something to wear, I'm going shopping in my closet. Last wedding I went to I was surprised at all the black silk slacks paired with gorgeous tunics/glittery tops. The ladies all looked fantastic, all looked different due to different colored tops AND I bet they were all very comfy in their slacks. Next wedding....that's what I will be doing. Just a thought for you!
Kater....OK...now I'm afraid to take a shower! Truthfully, me NOT taking a shower is even scarier....
Jackie...sorry you are not feeling well, but at least this is the last visit with Ayn and Cyd. I agree with Laura re: Sunsweet prunes (think of them as I do...dried PLUMS as this is really what they are). I've developed a craving for them going back years - I think they are delicious. They didn't do anything for me for the constipation, but miralax which I found out about in the hospital when I was taking so much vicodin for the herniated disc was WONDERFUL. AND gentle. You've tried that, correct? You actually probably needed to start it a few days before chemo. Maybe keep it on hand for the tax., but truthfully I don't know if constipation is a se of taxotere. I had carbo with my tax.
Laura...you had more snow last night? We didn't but I hear snow showers are coming, with a "measurable" amount Monday night into Tuesday. C**p. Double C**p.
Mich101....how are things up in Johnsburg?
Connie....how are you? Do I remember correctly that you have surgery coming up next month? I THINK I have that right. D**n chemobrain! What hospital do you go to? I'm not that far from you if you need some company, or some help, or something.
Well....time for the second cuppa and I see the paper and it's in the driveway...shocking.
I'll check back later to see how you are feeling Jackie...and to see what everybody is doing this weekend with the lousy TV/weather. Hope you all have a great day today, and do one thing that is crazy/fun/uplifting/nutsy!!!
Nicki.....calling Nicki....
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Good Morning Everyone! Haha its like ET phone home! This week has been absolutely crazy. Its times like this that not only am I crazy, I do believe Im crazy for living in Illinois. But whats a girl to do? Have lived here all of my life.
Almost 40 degrees yesterday, snow started melting and looking quite ummmm yucky. Down to subzero weather tonight. And of course a prediction of another snow storm coming our way Monday through Tuesday. Im so sick of winter. Im dreaming about planting my summer flowers.
Wendy: Good morning to you. Speaking of things in a closet with tags. I have this cute little sexy black dress I bought last summer for a wedding. Couldnt go cause I got pnemonia. So Im yearning to wear that pretty dress. Just have to find the right occasion.
A big hello to everyone else. Dont have time to read back as DH just woke up and its breakfast time. So Im sending love and hugs to you all. Will try to keep up this week-end. Have a great day.
Nicki
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Good Morning my friends,
I think I am in the land of the living....sure got a sore hip from something. Probably too deep a sleep and lay-ed on it too long. Kater: I have read where our bodies do hold onto materials....especially in the colon and that cleansing would help remove them. I thought getting ready for a colonoscopy would probably do that too.
As well, I also read where chlorine and other chemicals do enter the body during showers. You can usually buy a small filter for your shower head ( I have one on mine ) and that will help if you can't afford the whole house filters. I did notice a definite difference in my skin and hair and just an overall better feeling once we started using the filter. Dh was hard to convince at first but he now likes it.
Your right...should have started my constipation tx early. Gal at work told me....heat a cup of boiling water....slice half lemon thin in cup and pour water over, a little honey...let seep and drink. Next day you will be fine....it worked, but not nearly well enough. Miralax comes out today.....just got to find something I can drink that in and I'm sure I'll get results I can LIVE with and definitely without better than now.
Hooray it will get to 50 today but plummet overnight and not come back up. I'll be nursing myself anyhow, but looking out seeing the sun will sure be nice. There will be plenty of it to enjoy later on for me.
Well onward and upward since the coffee ( my other laxative ) is un-drinkable today. I always have trouble believing something I love so much can taste so nasty......but in a few days it will taste good again. I so dislike having to give up my one cup of morning coffee though. If I still drank the 30 cups a day I use too....those were the days.
Have a beaut...where ever you are.
Jackie
p.s. I thought I read diarrhea was a se of taxotere so I'm thinking I will be looking for Depends later....but who knows. I won't know til' this coming Wednesday what Dr. L is going to give me for sure so I won't stock up on ANY thing and just wait for MY surprise on Wednesday----sure hope we get some decent weather then. It would be a first and I'm so ready.
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Mornin' Girls! Rise and shine...well atleast rise...there's nothing shining in my neck of the woods!
I am going to be out and about shortly...lots of errands to run. AND - today is my freebie Botox day! Chin wrinkle BE GONE - atleast I hope so! I'll let you know...
I'll check back later with you all. btw...in the Humor forum, there's some on going word games that I'm addicted to! They're great for sharpening the dull chemo brain I have. So...if you'd like to meander down there feel free...it's a lot of fun!
See Smerf - You're right...I am always churning up fun! Never thought about it before.
Any more takers on a possible Dragon Boat Race this summer...?
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Hello:
I kinda missed the whole morning aspects of this day as I slept in. The week was so busy and somewhat challenging what with the weather, the kids were hyped and driving was dreadul.
Well remember when I said I was going to see a counselor regarding my fears. I spoke about my fear of the mri which I need to enter in a few weeks. I jut have this fear of going into that thing. When asked what I feared, I said I feared it because it was like a coffin and I am afraid of small, scary places and the mri machine is a small, scary place for me. He then said to not think of it as being placed in a "coffinlike" like space, as it was really more shaped like a torpedo. Like this is is suppose to help me. Who wants to be placed in a torpedo? Why not have me viualize being placed in a cannon, dear man? Oh woe is me. It is all making me more comfortable with a dragon boat race, Laura.
Have any of you tried the FreeRice game? It is addicting. I am having my top scoring 8th grade student compete with the top teacher (I have 9 teachers involved). You attach an online dictionary and and use the F9 funtion key (if you have that) to get your defintions. It is fun and you are donating rice to the hungry. Try it out (this is my way, Laura, of having fun as I am a bit of a geak):
Susan
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Afternoon,
Susan.....I would laugh if it wasn't such a serious thing for you. Hmmm, is it the shape even ????? Is it a man thing...to come up with torpedo. Why couldn't one say it's a gondola and your lying there hearing gentle water ripples from the oars, and the sun glints in the water and touches your face with its sparkles. I'm with you....he's not going to get you there in a torpedo.
All is well here......lots of spitting and trying to talk often sounds more like a gargle....got my meds down, including Miralax. Hope it works....the Kool-Aide wasn't so hot....but at least I got the job done and kept everything down...hooray.
The sun is bright...I'm in jammies. Had a nap but I'm still on the cool side and tired. My temperature hangs around 94 most of the time and every few days if lucky I get a little hot flash. I'm not complainin' mind ya.
Well onward to the meds cabinet....I'm in need of a bit of ye ole' anti-nausea elixer--better known as a Compazine pill. Talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
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Oh Susan....think of it as a torpedo instead of a coffin????? Jeepers. Not sure which is worse???? There are "open" MRI's which you may find more to your liking. That said...how about a couple of ativan?
Jackie...sorry you are not feeling up to par. Soon, honey, this will be behind you.
Short story...was at Geneva Commons, at AnnTaylor Loft...checking out. Girl next to me who was buying all these REALLY cute tops, was telling the clerk..."well, just had my first chemo yesterday and I may be bald but...DAMN...I am going to look good". So of course I turned to her and said...."it grows back...look!" And pretty soon another customer came up and said..."that was me 2 years ago and look at my hair" (very long). Interesting!
Laura...pics of your botoxed chin please! I still REALLY want this! How long does it last?
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Jackie, I am sorry you are not feeling well. You remain so cheerful. Well, at least you can get comfort knowing that it will pass. Here I am complaining about the mri and you are sick. How is that bladder doing? I had that cystitis (no infection, just spasm and burning) with cytoxan. It is common. I know it seems dreadful at times but you must keep with the water as the cytoxan is mean on the bladder. I got so bad that they added a "hydration" bag along with the cytoxan fusion and that helped. Of course they don't want all the poisons flushed out right away as they do need to to do their job. I never had the first thing you mentioned and I have been told by many that the "A" chemo is harder than cytoxan. Let me know if you bladder is okay. Who would have thought we would be having these conversations about body parts!
Laura, I did look up the dragon boatraces and they look like fun. I think I imagined them to be something more dangerous. My imagination these days is dangerous! I saw that Ottowa has a whole festival surrounding the races.
We are cleaning, cleaning; cleaning as we are having a dinner party tomorrow. Our cooking class was wonderful! We made filet mignoin, oysters on the half shell, baked mushrooms, and the best...... (drum roll)
DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUsse (spell).
Have a good night!
Susan
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Hi gals!
Susan, I think I have an odd "sense of fun, too." I just got home from moderating a scholastic bowl tournament (The Sweetheart Tournament at Metcalf School in Normal.) Junior high teams came from as far away as Bloomington and we had a ball! I did lots of this before last year hit and it was so good to get back into the "hot seat." Anyone ever seen a scholastic bowl tournament?
Laura...I'm anxious to get your opinion on the Botox. This fascinates me! Remember, I'm a complete wimp. How much does it hurt is my first question!!!
Susan..A torpedo, eh? Wow! I can't say as that would make me feel any more at ease either! Too bad you can't have one of the open MRI's.
What surgery is Connie having next week that I missed? Reconstruction? Hop on and give us the details, Connie. I must have missed this info when I was basking in the sun.
Wendy, I have looked at the shoes on that site but haven't purchased any yet. I need to sit down when I have more time and really look them over good. At least there were some that didn't look like they came over on the Mayflower. Maybe this next week will be less hectic and I can tackle that shopping trip.
Jackie, I'm so sorry that you're feeling yucky. Although I know that it doesn't make you feel any better right now, the yucky side effects will soon pass and you have those AC treatments over. Have you tried popsicles as a form of liquid intake? Do those even sound good to you? Also, I discovered that sucking on lemon drops helped to calm the nausea.
Hello to all the rest of you. We are heading to Bartonville tonight to meet Mary Jane and her husband at a little Italian place that's an outstanding place to eat so I need to get cleaned up and regroup.
I'll write more later.
Rita
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Evening,
Susan.......you have a very valid complaint and that is what we are all here for, so we can hang out and let it all hang out....whatever it is.
To be honest...I have to be medicated for the older MRI's as well and even in the others tend to close my eyes. I am claustrophobic so doing these tests is an ordeal for me and one which carries a certain amount of dread. I do know that the only way you conquer anything is to face it head on.........but that is somewhat of a glib answer even though it's pretty much true.
My bladder thing seemed to have cleared or at least maybe a few of the other things are over-riding it. Anyway....everything I have goes through the I.V. line but the Cytoxan is in a large tube and they slowly push it through a port opening in the I.V. line. It's very red and menacing looking. So happy this is the last of this stuff. It's looking doubtful that I will find much I can get down me for the next couple of days or three......but that's the breaks and nothing too different from the other times.
Just all stay well and know we are together in all these things. They may be different, but they are all parts of us we are needing to share and it's a nice place to come to get your hand held for a while and to get real un-complicated understanding. We are at this place in time because it was meant to be.
Jackie
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Stopping in to say hello.
Dragon boat races? Where and when do they do this? Looks like fun!
Hoping everyone stays warm, and feels good!
Michele
Forgot to mention that I saw the PS last week and he said that I am ready to have my tissue expander exchange for the implant. Not sure yet when - one step closer to the finish line:) Really not looking forward to another surgery, but at times this expander is not comfortable.
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Hi Illinois gals - sorry I've been mia for a while. I'm up for round #3 next Thursday and I'm just barely over #2 (1/24). I, again, had a terrible time with my treatment - 3 days of vomiting again. I meet with my onc on Monday and I'm hoping he has some ideas of what we can try with #3 to make it better. I'm pretty much taking all of the same meds as everyone in my chemo thread, so I'm not sure what's left!
Because of my difficult time with my second treatment, my dh and I have decided I will not be going back to work this school year. I guess that's a good thing since three of the teachers in my dept were out last week with the flu, strep throat, and cold/sinus infections! I definitely don't need any of that. It was really hard, though, to come to that decision -- especially since I'm out of sick days and will have to take the days unpaid.
I hope all of you up north have dug out from all of the snow you've gotten recently! We had about 5 inches last week and my son and dh both had snow days -- I enjoyed looking at it out the windows, but didn't have to drive in it at all.
Jackie - hope you're doing okay with your se's from your recent treatment! Congrats on your last AC!! That's wonderful!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone! I'm hoping to get some things organized in my house tomorrow if I'm up to it! Take care!
Julie
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Morning
Guess the se's really are good for something as once again I'm up early. Well, heck when you sleep all day and all night too---why wouldn't you be.
Julie, nice to see you back, but sorry you had the AC miseries too. Hopefully, you and your Dr. will find a combination of some sort that will help you get through without such a harsh time of it. All of us here will be sending as much healing energy as we can.
Everyone else.....I'll be popping in all day again I think so hope you all had a great Sat. night and hoping for a beautiful Sunday too.
Jackie
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Morning! Well...not as bad as I thought. It is 2 on my deck. But that wind last night was crazy!
Rita...I don't think the botox inj. would hurt all that much as the needle would be very tiny and then poof! No more crater between my eyebrows. I'm waiting to hear from Laura and see how hers turns out. I'll go with you and hold your hand, if you'll go with me! Maybe Laura can work out a deal for the two of us (hint-hint Laura!).
Jackie...the red stuff is the A, isn't it? I've seen it in the infusion room where it is called "red devil". I agree with maybe sucking on some popsicles. Worth a try anyway.
Julie...glad you checked in and I really think you are making the right decision re: work. Have you tried Emend for your nausea? I took Kytril and I never had any nausea, but I hear that emend is one terrific drug. Just not a lot of ins.co. want to pay for it...but maybe they have samples for you?
Connie...maybe I had you mixed up with Mich101 re: March surgery. Oh well...chemobrain/old age...sorry!
Susan...might you have a recipe for the dark choc. raspberry mousse? That sounds so good! I found a boxed mix for fat-free brownies at Jewel. It's called "No Pudge" Brownies. They come in mint, cappuccino, raspberry and originial flavors. You make it with a sm. container of fat-free vanilla yogurt. Gosh...were they ever good! Cool thing about the mix as it also gives you directions (if you can't trust yourself) on how to just make one brownie at a time!
Hope everyone has a warm,inside day today. I'm sure I'll be back later as I have NO desire to leave the house.
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Just an update....obviously since my thermometer now read 55 I figured maybe the batteries were going. So I changed them.
Went down immediately to -13, now has gone up to -10.
Should have left the d**n batteries alone.
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Good morning!
Wendy, I sent the recipe as a pm as I know some women are feeling sick right now and this could put them over the top. This is very clearly a "Total Pudge " recipe. This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse would make a perfect Valentines dessert! If anyone else wants the recipe, let me know.
Julie, so good to hear from you. As a teacher myself, I fully understand the conflict you faced, and not just economically. Now that you have made your decision I know you are feeling relieved that decision has been made and you can concentrate on just taking care of your health. I remember when I had my chemo, I once shared a room with a number of women one busy late afternoon (the after work crowd) and the younger ones reported more trouble with chemo. Then the onc nurse told me that younger women have a harder time. I wonder why. As an older woman, I was spared, I guess.
Just hang in there. The "expert" your doctor, will have some meds for you.
Rita, we do not have the bowls you are referring to. I would love to see one someday. I know you were a science teacher. Our school has gone to Champagne for Science Olympiad the last three years. Did you participate in that competition?
Talk later!
Susan
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Julie- so sorry to hear about your rough se's. Even though your decision re: work was difficult, it sounds like the right decision. Now is the time to take care of yourself, and everything else will fall into place. We IL gals are tough, and we'll be with you through this.
Michele
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Afternoon,
Thought I would share something with you. Ran across it on the Internet a couple days ago, but it's also framed on my bedroom wall....and it says so much of what I need to know as to why I have what I have........and why everyone here does too.
The Master Weaver
Our lives are but fine weavings
That God and we prepare,
Each life becomes a fabric planned,
And Fashioned in his care----
We may not always see just how
The weavings intertwine,
But we must trust the master hand
And follow his design.
For he can view the pattern,
Upon the upper side
While we must look from underneath
And trust in him to guide.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly,
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why....
The dark threads are so needed
In the weavers skillful hand,
And the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern he has planned.
Sometimes a strand of sorrow
Is added to his plan,
And though its difficult for us
We must still understand
That it's he who flies the shuttle
It's he who know what's best,
So we must weave in patience
And leave to him the rest..........
Ok, it just brings me comfort during my WHY me, and WHY this moments...and as well I do think if I can do this well, I will in fact help someone I don't know, or don't know well to do it too. This would be such a lonely thing to have to do all by yourself, but having all the rest of you makes it so much more tolerable. It's so neat to have someone I can depend on to understand and care and suggest and then laugh when the pain is gone. If you'll just bow out a moment Mastercard.....it's definitely priceless.
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Good Afternoon Ladies.. OMG it is sooooo cold here. Were is the beach and sun?? Just wanted to stop by and say hi to everyone. I love going to Maui but really hate the flight home. It took us 14 hours to get home and 2 planes connections..ugh. I am sooo tired.
I think next time I will go to South Seas / Captiva, FL which looks just like Maui but only 2 hrs away by plane.
I can't believe all the snow we got here and the wind chill factor -3
is chilling. I hope you all have a warm and toasty Sunday. I will check back later after a few zzzzz.
Aloha,
Blackjack
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Hi Laura,
I hope you are staying warm......
I would be interested in the Dragon Boat Races if they are near by in Illinois. Can you provide any more information as to where they are located? I saw a website for Lake Villa but I think it was outdated as it was dated 2005. I love the water...I love to water ski and I love boats.
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Younger get sicker on chemo: verifying that statement!
Although i was just barely 49, I did not get nausea (emend and kytril, 6 days)...i was very ill...first chemo 10 days (also cut myself deeply on "bad arm" hand didn't help)...and was very ill four out of 6 cycles, no vomiting and nausea, but bad taste and didn't get anything done....just rested I think. Rather useless. In my words, it felt like I had the flu half the summer. (April to August 2007)
I heard and read that younger have harder time.
i remember reading in my chemo directions:
UNDER 50 HAVE TOUGHER TIME WITH CHEMO
Could be dosages, but the literature did not indicate that. I knew it was true because my Mom had 20 regular carbo taxol cycles in 5 years and 12 maintenance taxol and she was like never sick starting age 72.
This time, however, she got sicker, she had zofran the first two times and tried anzamet? the third time but still got sick probably due to a bad cold she had at the same time, she is 82. This Monday we'll see what happens, also find out her ct scan results from Wednesday.
NOTE CA 125 BLOOD MARKER
Her blood marker (ovarian cancer marker is CA 125 was 3 points to the better),
all of you should get a baseline test and perhaps have that done annually with your bloodwork)... (there are two tests, 0-21 and 0-35). jAN, ETC, I KNOW YOU KNOW THAT!
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I just spent the last hour rereading posts that I missed while I was gone and getting caught up on this past week, too. So get ready! Here goes........LOL
First of all, WENDY, please send me 1 and 1/2 sets of your used batteries for the thermometer. You have my address on the buddy sheet and I would like it to be at least 70 or 75 degrees here tomorrow!
JULIE.. So good to hear from you. I am so sorry that you're having such a tough time with the treatments. As a former teacher, I really think you've made the right decision to "sit out" the rest of the year. That's pretty hard to do, though, isn't it? I always hated to miss as it seemed more work than when I was there and I never wanted anyone else in charge of my class. Still, teaching is a very stressful profession that runs on a complete schedule and it's harder on us than we really realize. Right now, you need to concentrate on just you. Come and vent if you need to! There are several teachers on here who will completely understand.
MICHELE, why am I not surprised that you're ready to jump right into these Dragon Boat Races? LOL And now it looks like Nancy is also ready to join in.
Hey, LAURA, I went to that site and these things are held all over the world. Where would we go to do this and how do you get access to one of these dragon boats? And how fast can you athletic young gals jump off and rescue me when I fall overboard? Hmm...I'll have to think about this. Maybe I'll help Kater take pictures!
MICHELE, It looks like you'll soon be moving on to the next leg of your journey. I can't say as I blame you for not eagerly embracing another surgery. Still think how good you will look when it is done and how much better it will make you feel. Hey, after all that you have already been through, this will be "a piece of cake" or better yet, "the frosting on the cake." I also want you to know that Dave and I are still interested in getting together with you and your hubby (and anybody else who wants to join us) at the boat in Elgin for dinner and a little gambling. Saturday nights work best for us so check out your calendar and see if anything works for you. If anybody else wants to join us somewhere for dinner (is the buffet at that boat any good??) and then go their own way or stay and hit the machines they would be welcome to do so also.
PAT, How did your wedding go and did you find the perfect dress to wear???? As for the black, I think anything goes anymore. I've seen lots of sexy black dresses like Nicki's at weddings. Still, like you, I always worry about dress traditions. Remember? We came from the generation that didn't wear white shoes until Easter....and then they were shiny white patton ones! LOL
SUSAN, Thanks for the freerice site. It looks interesting. I think I'll be hooked once I actually try it. As for Science Olympiad, I was the coach of our team for 7 years. We went to state for 4 of those years and had a ball. We built mouse-trap vehicles, towers of straws, paper airplanes, and egg drop containers and always did well in the quiz bowl part of the competition. It was so much fun. Once I started my business (while teaching full time) I just didn't have the time needed to give Science Olympiad its "due," so I quit. It really takes alot of dedication and time to get that many kids all prepared in their respective events. As for your cooking class, that sounds like fun! Baked mushrooms??? Now that sounds interesting! What else is in them?
BLACKJACK, Welcome home to good ol' Illinois. Hey, I'm ready to head back to Captiva Island with you. Just say the word!!!!
JACKIE, I hope you are feeling a little better today. I imagine that your hip pain is from sitting and laying around more than you usually do. I know that I get that when I sleep for long periods of time or sit in front of the computer for a long time. I do want to thank you for sharing "The Master Weaver." My faith has helped me get through this past year and I found that poem truly beautiful and inspirational.
CONNIE, Please check in and tell us if you do indeed have an approaching surgery or has this bunch of chemo brains got you confused with Michele?
We had a great evening last night with Mary Jane and her husband. We both completely blew our diets but it was SO worth it! It always seems that we laugh the night away when we are with them. Any of you others have friends like that?
Nicki, How I remember those long drives to work during bad weather. They do tire you out! I was such a worrier that I'd start to worry about getting to school the night before. I hope this next week will be better for both you and Susan. It's so good to see you posting here again.
Kater, I was from the Rock Falls area and my step father worked for the Dixon garage door company for several years. He continued to work for their Florida branch when they lived in Florida, too. I always tried to talk him into bringing home an "extra" but he just didn't see it that way! LOL Also, Mary Jane and I were wondering how your friend is doing that you brought to the Long Grove dinner. We haven't heard anything from her or about her for some time. (Her name is on the tip of my tongue and Mary Jane just told me last night, but right not it eludes me. How frustrating!)
KATS.... WE MISS YOU!!!!
Well, I congratulate each and every one of you who made it to the end of this monstrous post without signing off! LOL
I have a fire going in the wood-burner and I'm going to grab my book and go in to the couch that's in front of it and curl up for the rest of the afternoon.
Stay warm, gals!
Rita
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Rita and gamblers:
Yes, buffet is GREAT at Grand Victoria, they have a website. But the prices are very expensive on the weekends...they have pasta bar, pizza, usually Chinese, bread, salads, quite a bit of a selection. My family likes going there (25 minutes away).
JoAnna from Elgin...I have not heard from her either on email or anything. Hope she is doing okay, she usually has chemo on regular basis...will let you know if she writes. My niece has been having her friends take her to that church where I met JoAnna.
Kater
Once I won tickets to a small restaurant there and the sandwiches were GREAT, if you want to use all spare cash for gambling, that's another way to go and less fattening!
Grand Victoria Casino
www.grandvictoria-elgin.com
250 S Grove Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 468-7000
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CHEMO FOODS
BANANAS someone wrote frozen banana popsicles.
i enjoyed minute maid popsicles, from sams club but probably hard to find this time of year? helps with hydration issues. Also FRUIT SORBETS.
my favorite foods that tasted okay: pasta, bread and a good old hamburger with lettuce, tomato and dill pickles. could not taste vinegar, one of my favorites.
Lemon drops help my Mom but they are hard to find in Walmart, found some in Walgreens but Mom wasnt sure she liked them. Kytril would provide them free at my chemo room.
Also hot water with touch of lemon if not up to tea. Just to get hydrated and if you have sore throat issues (i did, and later got fungus, then yeast infection elsewhere).
and MRI
I always close my eyes BEFORE they put me in the MRI and I dont dare open them up again till they say it's over or I'm moving out.
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Hi Illinois Ladies,
OK, I did it again. Posted to the wrong place so here it is again.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr. As I sit here in my kitchen looking out at all the snow I begin to dream of spring and all the things I love to do. Not that I do not like winter, it is just that I am getting a little tired of the cold and snow. Since I have not been allowed to shovel, I don't like the snow anymore. Ok, I sound like a baby....sorry
So with all this daydreaming, I am asking myself when I am going to be ale to work out and play tennis again? Before this ILC thing, I use to play tennis 2-3 times per week, so I am kind of going through withdrawl.
I have not started treatment yet and I heard that one gets tired, but do the doctors let us (you know us bc girls) workout and play tennis? My medical oncologist I meet in the morning plays tennis, so I think I will ask him.
What type of working out did anyone do while undergoing treatment? Or am I in some sort of denial???? Thanks and hope you are all keeping warm!
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Nancy,
I bet they will let you play tennis. I doubt if they will want you lifting weights on the side that's effected. My onc told me not to lift more than 15 pounds on that side. I, however, kept playing golf through all my treatments and bowling (my left side was affected and I'm right-handed) so they gave me thumbs up on bowling. I also walked ALOT. You will be tired, but I think the activity boosted my energy level some. I also think that it helps us to continue doing the things that we like to do............it keeps the morale at a higher level and happy people tend to cope with things lots better.
So don't worry about your tennis............I imagine you'll be on the courts on your good days just like I was on the golf course.
Rita
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Workout during chemo?
I was lazy. But I think walking the dogs would be good. 8-)
I stopped playing volleyball. I played a little into radiation (3 games) and was sorry, I was very sore for weeks...later they told me radiation causes you to damage muscles? more easily.
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Evening,
Well, I'll chime in on this.....I have been lazy, lazy, lazy. Mainly I think since chemo didn't sit quite well......or I didn't figure out how to manage it well soon enough. Even now, I'm having the not eating much......or doing much syndrome. That will clear up to an extent after a couple more days when I can eat all meals again.
I surprised myself and had a couple of soft tacos from Taco Bell...spur of the moment thing. I got them down. Would have been nicer if Dh had not ordered meat and cheese only. I was looking forward to the 'goodies' but he was just trying. Hard to get too irritated there. Got a wild taste in my mouth now, but that's ok. I do feel better in spite of the fact that I nodded off for a bit.
I really think I'm going to have to use my mini-trampoline and try some hand weights for a bit.
My trouble may be......I'm high energy in the a.m. but early mid afternoon I'm pretty much done unless I really need to complete something. Going to be an interesting process I think getting radiation. Even more if I had to be in a motel in Marion for the 6 weeks.....boring, boring, boring. Maybe there will be some place I can walk......motel t.v. doesn't excite me one bit.
Well, talk to ya'll later.
Jackie
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Rita and everyone else-as much as I would love to go to the riverboat asap, I need to wait a bit since I just got back from Vegas.
Maybe next month? Would be great if others wanted to join us.
Michele
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Michele,
Whenever you are ready, let us know! That sounds great!
Rita
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