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Good eyes Catherine, yes I cropped my new avitar from the pic with my daughter!
Congrats Phyl!!!0 -
Good morning gals.
Leah - hope all is well. Can't wait to hear from you.
Terry - Yes to the vision and hearing issues. I think DH is getting aggravated with the 'Huh?'. Hearing was already questionable as I'm an Olympic shotgun coach and although I've always used hearing protection, I did notice hearing loss. But I'm sure chemo has helped it along as I seem to not be able to compensate by being more attentive.
Twink - yup, I'm on the wagon (at least for the drugs) but now it's on to the spotlight (rads).
Hillary - I really don't have any information for followup. They did tell me the Breat Clinic is monitoring my progress and sending the onc's office emails prior to each infusion but that's more relating to the clinical trial and making sure I'm still meeting their requirements. I have one more lab and onc appointment in 2 weeks to check the blood work and confirm all is ok after the final infusion. I did ask previously about scans or some sort of followup work and at that time I was told they don't do them. I will continue to see the oncologist because I begin the 5 years of Femara after radiation. Hillary, if you hear anything different, please let me know so I can at least question it with my staff.
I know I mentioned this before, but I have my rads simulation next Tuesday May 29th. I'll start a new thread on the Going thru Radiation board for the FCCers moving on to rads.
Hillary & Catherine - hugs to you both today.
and hugs to all!
Phyl0 -
OK dammit I keep hearing about moving on to rads. Ladies, please do start a thread from here to there but you guys better keep checking in here. This is where we can all keep in touch!!!!!! I'm not doing rads (although you guys know me I do love the spotlight).
Terry, yes my vision is not as good as before chemo. Hearing OK tho. Memory, especially short term, is driving me crazy. Are you coming to Fl with your daughter for the competition?
Phyl WooHoo, man that had to feel great when they removed the IV for the last time. You are a Olympic shotgun coach? I LOVE watching that at Olympics time. Those guys always look so hunky too.
Hillary and Catherine, I've got tears in my eyes knowing today is your last also. Can you believe it??? Will be thinking of you today.
Since I have my infusions at outpatient infusion room at the hosp instead of the onc center, tomorrow is the last day I will see those nurses/techs. I really like those people and wanted to do something special. Any ideas???
Hugs all around......Marsha0 -
Can I be on your rads thread? I don't start until later in July....you will have to lead the way!
Marsha...No, I am not going on the FL trip with the chorus. I will be flying to Myrtle Beach to my sister's for our Mom's 75th birthday...same day DD leaves....other DD is going with me. The boys will be bachelors for 4-5 days! They will be busy going to baseball practice and games as DS is on 2 different teams.
I posted a thread asking about radiation effects on the very fair skin that I have. I am considering taking my disability leave then. I have managed to stick it out thru chemo, but I am exhausted. Will be off this Thurs & Fri for chemo, then on vacation next week...can't wait! Then back for 3 days, then chemo, then another vacation week, then back for 3 days, then my last chemo...so I think I can make it thru June easily....then they tell me I have 3 or 4 weeks before rads start. I am just afraid I won't be able to dress like a "banker" or be comfortable, besides the fatigue.
Of course, I looked up the side effects of rads on this site, and they say if you are fair, have large breasts or recent chemo, this can make the side effects worse...the larger you are the more skin you have touching other skin....
oh well, I am jumping the gun and thinking too much!
Must be off to work....Has anyone heard from Leah? My prayers are with her again today!
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I would like to add that I have been thinking of Leah also and hope we hear from her soon. Sending positive energy to you Leah!!!
To all the "Last ones" this week, congratulations! It is a difficult road and you made the journey.
Terry, I have those same fears about rads. I struggled through one last week of work before I finally said I could not do it anymore just so I would have that week during rads. I have saved two weeks off. I am blonde and have larger breasts and worry about the skin effects. I am already stressing about not wearing a bra and trying to figure that out and still going to work.
My vision has worsened a bit but I don't think my hearing has changed. At least not that the kids are yelling at me to turn the TV down yet.
Marsha I was wondering too about what to do the last day. The nurse already told me they have a party for me, cake.... I switched drs after round five but have had the same nurse now for an apt and two chemos and she has been awesome. I was thinking of something special for her and then cookies from a nice specialty store for everyone else. Did you come up with anything new, you are so creative. By the way, I can't imagine going on to rads without you and your wonderful humor. Either we stay on two boards or you become an honorary member of the rads group!
I don't have an apt with the rads onc yet, should I? No one has said anything but I want to keep things rolling.
My last abraxane has not been too bad. Right now Imodium is my friend but then I will take that over throwing up any day. Having some pain and so far advil is working. But I have also stayed pretty close to the couch the last two days. Tomorrow I get my henna tattoo. I will try to take a pix and post. I sure wish this was my last tx, I can't believe I have to do this one more time!
Karen0 -
It's really great that so many of you are finishing up chemo this week! It must really be a great feeling - I can't wait to get there. Please keep checking in to let us know how you are coming along after making it through such an ordeal.
Yesterday I attended a local Look Good Feel Better session. It was fun - met some nice people and got a lot of really nice make-up (Chanel, Mac, Estee Lauder, etc.) They also gave out some wigs, although the one they gave me was really bad - kind of looks like a toupee.
Over the past few days, I have really been feeling "out of sorts". I think that it has a lot to do with the fact that I have been suffering from insomnia (especially due to the night sweats) ever since I started the taxol, and the lack of sleep is really starting to effect my daily activities. Last night I finally broke down and took a Xanac that my OB/GYN had prescribed for me for anxiety (before the BC diagnosis). For the first time in a while I slept through the night, but now I feel both lethargic and overwhelmed at the same time. I really just need a break. I see that many of you are planning to take some time off after chemo and/or during radiation (if you have it). I would like to take some time off as well, but I fear that I will just lay in the bed and become depressed by all that I have had to deal with over the past few months. I don't mean to whine, but I just needed to get these feelings off my chest.
My best to all recovering from treatment last week and those having treatment this week - hang in there!
Steph0 -
Karen,
I think you should definitely set up a consultation appt with a radiation oncologist, as they typically start radiation 3-4 weeks post-chemo. There are some preparation steps that have to be done before you can begin, such that they can personalize your treatment.
Steph0 -
It's coming..the last treatment is tomorrow AM and all we can talk about today is that fact. Not sure if we will punch someone if they say wait a few days.
Marsha brings up a great point about recognizing the staff at the onc centers. I have been asking my close friends who are artists here at home about that same type of project. I am a nature photography buff and have been trying to find the right image that would encourage hope and comfort to both the medical staff and future patients to the clinic. The whole crew at the oncology office, right from the receptionist to the doctors to the nurses, are by far the most giving and helpful health care providers I have every seen. They are very deserving of support and encouragement.
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Steph, Sorry you are feeling stressed. I would at least consider some time off. I had a few friends tell me they were worried I would get depressed with little to do all day. But so far it is such a relief to know at least for three weeks I don't have to worry about work. I am not doing anything great but puttering around the house, repotted plants today, spent the day with my DD, took a nap. I actually feel better and have more energy. If anything I feel less sad and worried but each of us is different in what we need.
Thanks for the heads up on the rad onc. I think sometimes they think because I am a nurse I know all this stuff and will find my own doc. But I know little about oncology. I will call tomorrow to try and set something up.
Scott, will keep our fingers crossed that treatment goes as planned. I think if I got to the last one and they delayed it I would pull out the boxing gloves too!!
Karen0 -
Karen - please do post your henna pics. Also, I called the rads onc a couple weeks ago not knowing what was expected and they set me up for the appointment next week.
btw - I did set up a thread on the rads board - feel free to drop by and sign up if you're gonna be participating or if you're one of the lucky ones, just stop by to keep us company.
Hugs to all - especially Catherine & Hillary at the bar!
Phyl0 -
I got my official graduate certificate today!
I also met with the rads onc, and will likely be starting around June 19th (4 weeks from today).
I'm pretty out of it, so I'll have to post more details later, when the ativan wears off and the steroids kick in.
One note ... I sort of slacked off yesterday about forcing fluids and also had a glass of wine last night (it was our 7th wedding anniversay)! My chemo nurse noticed right away that I wasn't as hydrated as normal.
Hugs to all,
Hillary0 -
Here I am- nodeless and with a small scar on the Barely B! THe surgeon got a lot closer to the nipple than she thought she could, but I won't see it till tomorrow when I take the bandage off. DH said he will take some pornographic pix if I want, but I declined!
THis is the first general anesthesia I have ever had, and I threw up a lot during the night. But this morning all was well. And I seem to be fine now. Sticking with percocet, and that seems to be working. One drain, which is mildly annoying.
I feel such relief that this part is done. On to radiation (I will join the thread that is spinning off this one (ha! get it?) RFA for liver is definitely a go sometime in the next month.
Thank you all for your prayers and the energy- I felt it! It kept me comforted during the wire placement- thinking about those of you who went before me and will come after me. Your support is priceless.
REcovering at my home in Western MA for the rest of the week. Hope to get a light tan on my noggin. Hair is coming in everywhere (8 weeks post chemo!)
Sleep well everyone! I sure will!0 -
Will be back later to post more but I did hear from Leah and she made it thru surgery with flying colors. She will be by to post I'm sure and give us a blow by blow account if I know my sweet, funny Leah! Marsha
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HAHAHA We posted at the same time Marsha
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Hello, everybody... just back (at 3:15, went in at 10:15) from mostly waiting and reading (plus music listening), since the infusion is an hour total... No certificate or good bye party for me, since I'll be there again in 2 weeks for Avastin only (30 minute infusion, no premeds, no mixing time...)... for 10 more, until December, so... I'll see the whole crew every 3 weeks... but this does not bother me (no side effects, really, and maybe a real chance to lower the risk of recurrence within 10 years...).
I certainly will stick around because I cannot imagine the future without hearing from you all and reading your posts, especially as the load gets lighter on everyone and we are moving to more fun activities... I will spend the summer between yard work and translation work, no special vacation planned, but I like it at home, and if it gets too hot, we'll pack the doggies in the car and will cool off in the mountains... and I will prepare for my sister's visit in September, which is great news for me... we are 16 months apart and we've not been together for 10-12 days like that for ages!!! since childhood, probably. She's been so sweet with me since dx, I want to give her back to the centuple during her visit here (first in the US). She is a psychologist for troubled teens.
Theresa, best of luck for tomorrow,
Leah, thinking of you, naturally, and waiting for your first post-op posts,
Hillary, congrats! It did not sink with me yet, it will in 2 weeks, once we are passed the achy blahs of days 5-10.
My blood counts were fine (within normal), not much lower than last time, so no Neulasta at all for those 4 abraxane tx's, which the insurance company must love...
Marsha, will be ecstatic for you tomorrow... really the end of the tunnel for you... I'll start on Tamoxifen probably in 2-3 weeks (yuk)... Do you work some?
Pat, hope the Taxol won't bother you too much,
You all take care, sweet ladies,
Till soon,
CatherineH0 -
Hi everyone!
Catherine Melanie is a woman from the boards here who went thru chemo last year. I found her post on the main page of the Going thru Chemo thread, and I just had to share the video with all of you. And Catherine, I agree with you; as we near the end of this part of the journey, even if we stop posting everyday, I cant imagine not checking in and seeing how everyone is doing. Im sure all of you have looked at the posts of those who came before us and its nice to see the variety of topics they cover other than B/C. You have all helped me more than youll know and Ill always treasure everyones friendship and support.
Phyl You sound great! The last tx must have agreed with you! Curious what we should do about a Rads thread. Ill be having surgery sometime in June so Im not sure when my Rads will start, although I do have my Rads Dr referral. Ill be making the appt sometime this week. Anyway, do we want to do a FCC Rads thread regardless of the start date, or should we do one by the month we are starting? I think Id vote for a FCC thread since we are all already familiar with the intimate details of our tx. ;O
Steph Sorry to hear that youve been a bit down. Doing any better? Dont be too hard on yourself. I think its important that we let ourselves have some downtime, and recognize it for what it is; but even more important to know when to say ENOUGH and get back to business. Honestly, I think Im stronger and more resolved once Ive let myself have a moment and be down in the dumps for a bit. Sending a big hug your way.
Karen I asked my Onc for a referral to a Rad Dr. I figured it would be a great place to start. Ive liked everyone shes sent me to so far. Even tho I have one more tx, I figured I could make an appointment for the 1st week in June after Im done with tx. And BTW cant wait to see your henna pix! Weve not yet even seen you, so you better not hold out on the head art!
Theresa Yippie and congrats on the last tx. Let us know how it goes. And btw, no one here would blame you if you punched anyone who even joked about a postponement! Good luck and well be with you tomorrow.
Hillary Happy anniversary and a big congrats on being done! It is so hard to believe how fast the time went. I know everyone told us that, and it turned out to be true.
LEAH!!! You sound great, are you sure youre taking percoset?? I can function with no problem on the vicodin, but give me a percoset and Im done! I hope that you are feeling good today and better with each passing day. Youll have to let me know how you feel by the end of the week. I havent talked to the BS yet (Appt 6/5), but I was also thinking that Id take 5 business days off which would give me 7 days to recover. Anyone else who had a lumpectomy, how much time did you take? Anyway girlfriend, great to hear from you!
Well, dinner time, so Ill close. Best wishes to everyone at the bar tomorrow and big hugs to everyone having their last cocktail. Have a wonderful evening all, and Ill talk to you soon.
Carynn0 -
Good evening ladies! I am so envious of those who are about to be done with chemo!! We have been thru alot haven't we. Please everyone keep in touch as much as possible.
I'm doing well, tomorrow #6 of 12 taxol. The worst achiness of taxol pales in comparison to the best days of AC. No radiation for me. Maybe reconstruction in the future...I haven't decided yet.
Leah, good to hear you are doing well.
Take care all
Pat0 -
Good afternoon all
Saw the onc this morning and all is go for tomorrow. I am really jealous of those who are on their last chemo. I am actually so much more relaxed not being at school. The onc said that her agree with my decision to have some leave as at this stage you really need to look after yourself.
Leah I am so pleased that all went well. Wish you a speedy recovery.
I do hope everyone keeps on posting meesages because you all have been such wonderful support.
I have already seen the Rads onc and everything is in place to start in mid July
My sister is staying with me at present which is great. I certainly won't get depressed being at home as I have lots of projects I want to see completed.
Even though I am not at school I have quite a lot of work to get done.
Thinking of all who will be joining me at the bar on Thursday.
Alyson0 -
Well I decided to pull my self up by my 'boot straps' and check in with you guys.
It has been a week since i had my first FAC. I am still feeling nauseous. I am anxious and can't sleep worth a darn. The benadryl seems to make me more antsy. I ask for something else and they won't give it to me. I will speak with the onc when I go back in. There is no reason he can't give me some ativan or something like that. I have never ask him for anything before. I just didn't understand why he wouldn't give it, as many others onc have given them those meds.
When will this feeling pass? I have bubbly stomach, heartburn and mild nausea. I just don't feel like doing anything. I am really getting houseitis.
My thoughts and prayers with Leah and all who are at the bar this week. I will go back on June 2, i believe..yuk.
I am so happy for those who are finished. What an accomplisment. I wish I had had AC first.
By the way, 2 weeks post taxol, I have had more neuropathy symptoms in my hands and feet. They feel hot.
I am with you Steph, waking up with sweats and feeling hot.
I should start lymph drainage therapy by fri. Mine isvery mild, but I don't want it to get out of control. I am amazed at how uninformed doctors are about lymphedema. I have had to plan my own treatment and just tell them to write the script. Even had to tell the nurse how to phrase Manual lymph drainage therapy. She wasn't familiar with it.
Hugs to all. thanks for listening to me whine and complain. Sammie Kay0 -
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It's really great that so many of you are finishing up chemo this week! It must really be a great feeling - I can't wait to get there. Please keep checking in to let us know how you are coming along after making it through such an ordeal.
Yesterday I attended a local Look Good Feel Better session. It was fun - met some nice people and got a lot of really nice make-up (Chanel, Mac, Estee Lauder, etc.) They also gave out some wigs, although the one they gave me was really bad - kind of looks like a toupee.
Over the past few days, I have really been feeling "out of sorts". I think that it has a lot to do with the fact that I have been suffering from insomnia (especially due to the night sweats) ever since I started the taxol, and the lack of sleep is really starting to effect my daily activities. Last night I finally broke down and took a Xanac that my OB/GYN had prescribed for me for anxiety (before the BC diagnosis). For the first time in a while I slept through the night, but now I feel both lethargic and overwhelmed at the same time. I really just need a break. I see that many of you are planning to take some time off after chemo and/or during radiation (if you have it). I would like to take some time off as well, but I fear that I will just lay in the bed and become depressed by all that I have had to deal with over the past few months. I don't mean to whine, but I just needed to get these feelings off my chest.
My best to all recovering from treatment last week and those having treatment this week - hang in there!
Steph
Steph, I so relate to all your feelings. I feel out of sorts, unable to sleep, slightly depressed. Hot at night. I think I have had too much sleep. I am not tired or sick to go to bed, but have no enthusiam to do anything. I won't finish my chemo until July 17. I think Catherine and I will be on forever. LOL.. Love to all Sammie Kay0 -
Hi Hilary, I had 12 lymph nodes dissected. The surgeon used a technique that was supposed to avoid lymphedema, so not sure why my arm is slightly swollen. May not be full blown lymphedema. I sure hope not. Will be evaluated by a MLD therapist soon. Maybe he will be able to tell me if I have it or not.
I have tried to take your advice and drink, but everything tastes awful. The lemonade gives me heartburn, as does anything carbonated. Water yuk. Still nauseous. I did have very bad morning sickness when I was pregnant.
I don't think SNB causes lymphedema. If so, rarely. At least that is what I have read. That is why they try to get by with SNB only. Hugs, Sammie Kay
P.S. I read the ACS link that Carynn included and stand corrected about SNB and lymphedema. But hope no one gets it.0 -
It's Wednesday morning and hugs out to Marsha, Pat, and Theresa. Marsha and Theresa have their last chemo today - yay! -- and Pat is half-way though her taxol -- Yay!
It seems that Phyl, Catherine and I survived our last treatment. As Catherine pointed out, now it's just sitting around and waiting for the pains icky feelings to go away.
I meet with my onc before every appointemnt. Now that I'm done, I see him again in four weeks for blood work. I guess that we'll talk about follow-up scans, etc. at this next appointment. He did mention that I'll then see him after that in three months. He was very rushed today (and missing his nurse), so I figured I'd wait till the next appointment to get more info.
I met with the rads onc, who was great and also really great with dh. He ordered a mammorgram for June 1 and a CT scan for June 5th. I'll probably do the simulation on June 19th. I'm going to have 8 weeks of rads. The longer time is due to the close posterior margin near my chest wall. As he put it, better surgical outcome (i.e. no digging of the chest wall) means longer rads.
The rads onc did say that it would be at least two weeks before any effects (burning or fatigue) started to set in. So, for you gals struggling to decide about taking time off, you might want to take that into account. Typically, we get at least four weeks before the end of chemo and the beginning of rads, so that should mean that we are over the worst of the chemo side effects.
Carynn -- Thanks for the lymphedema info. I met with the rads onc before I saw that post, so I didn't have a chance to ask him. I'll try to remember it for my CT scan on June 5th.
Leah -- So glad that the surgery went well. Keep us updated on pathology. Enjoy the week off. I don't have a private backyard, so tanning the noggin is not going to happen!
SammieKay --- I still remember how tough it was to drink enough for AC. Here are some other tips. See if bottled or filtered water tastes better than tap water. Try the water cold. Try diluting your water with some juice, like applejuice or cranberry juice. Maybe try 1/3 to 1/4 juice. Decaffeinated teas or ice teas. Frozen popsicles or water ices. Watermelons and grapes (washed very well). I also found that applesauce went down well. And, then there was my old standby -- Ben and Jerry's frozen chocolate yohgurt. And, eating a piece of chocolate as a reward for drinking my water was good. It coated my mouth, so the water didn't taste as yucky. Someone women get heatburn from the treatments, so you might want to ask your doc for zantac or something like that.
Steph -- You have to listen to your body. It's not surprising that you are feeling rundown given that all that you are going through. One thing to check is whether you are getting anemic. It wasn't until after my first taxol that my RBC weren't bouncing back enough. I felt like a hit a wall everyday at 1 pm. My onc gave my aranesp shots for second and third taxol, and they really helped. I didn't need one for this last taxol. Second, xanax will have those side effects. There are much better sleeping pills out there. Reading the posts from other months, it seems that lots of women are more affected by hot flashes at night and it disturbs their sleep. Try to get a better prescription from your docs. Phone their nurses today!
Is your disability flexible enough so that you can take off a couple of weeks, go back to work, and then take off time again? Maybe you just need a one or two week break?
You won't sit around all day and lay in bed. It sounds like you are too much of a type-A personality. But, you can plan non-stressful activities. Clean out your closets and take unwanted clothes to a thrift shop or to Goodwill. Update your photo albums. Read some good trashy novels. Get some chick-flick films to watch. Take your kids from school and dp something fun with them.
Finally, Steph, you should take your new and free wig to your hairdressers for a trim. They almost all look fake because they are made with too much hair. A good trim can do wonders!
OK, this is a really long post!
-- Hillary0 -
Marsha, Pat and Theresa - big hugs today.
Carynn - I called the thread Feb Chemo Cruisers Heading to Radiation (or something like that). That pretty much leaves it open regardless of start time.
Leah - great to hear from you. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
In the remote office today - gotta get busy.
Hugs to all!
Phyl0 -
Leah...so glad to hear from you that your surgery went well. Please get your rest...by the way, I took 2 weeks of disability leave after my surgery. Hugs and prayers to you!
Steph and SammieKay...I had all those feelings your are having and the night time heat waves. My onc prescribed me Effexor...it is an antidepressant, but it helps with hot flashes...it really made a diffence for me. I was having 30-40 hot flashes a day and no I might have one or two and I am sleeping much better too.
today is my last day of work until June 4th...chemo tomorrow and a vacation week next week. Then back to work 3 days, chemo, and another vacation week, then back to work 3 days and my last chemo! I am starting to believe I will get thru this now...
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Carynn,
Am planning to take this week off, long weekend and RTW 5/29. We'll see how it goes!
I feel good right now. Last percocet at 3 a.m., going to swtich to tylenol. Hate the drugs and the way they make me feel, so will see if I can get along with just the tylenol. Right now, the underarm just aches and my shoulder hurts. But the breast is fine.
Later....0 -
Bar update:
Monday - Phyl (last taxol) + Leah's surgery!!
Tuesday - Hillary (last taxol), Catherine (last abraxane)
Wednesday - Marsha (last taxol), Pat (taxol #6), Theresa (last!)
Thursday - StephJ (2nd to last), Alyson (2nd to last taxol), Twink (last taxotere), Piper (2nd to last taxol), Terry (3rd to last)
Friday - Belinda0 -
I am feeling so excited for Hillary, Marsha, Phyl and Theresa...checkered flags are waving!!! I just hope I am this excited when I finish up next Tuesday.
Sammie; I think we can all relate to how you are feeling. I can see where you wish you would have done the AC first as that is what most everyone's protocol was here. I have been on TEC the entire time and I can tell you that the first one was so hard. It still gets me down for about 5 days, but I think I am managing the symptoms better now. I agree...the onc should give you something help you to sleep. I finally did ask and they gave me Ambien. It has certainly helped.
Carynn; I have had a total of 3 lumpectomies before the mastectomy. They were a breeze for me. DH and I actually did some business errands as soon as I was released as I felt great. I was back at work the next day. I might not be the "norm" on that...especially considering that as soon as I was released the morning after my mast, we went to breakfast. You and Hillary have been through chemo...I think lumpectomies will be so easy for you both.
Leah; You sound great. I hate that the anesthesia made you sick. Use suncreen on your head!
Catherine; How wonderful that your sister will get to enjoy such an extended stay! Do you have anything planned? I have always thought it would be so nice to have a sister and wondered what that relationship would be like. Is she a good cook?
My friend (who never cooks...uh oh) gave me this recipe and said it is wonderful. I haven't made this yet, but thought I would share, as it looks so simple.
Pineapple Pretzel Salad;
1 Cup Real Butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cool whip
20 oz crushed pineapple...drained
1 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
Melt butter, add 1 cup of the sugar and pretzels. Bake on a cookie sheet...8 mins at 350 degrees. Let cool. Break into pieces. You can keep this in a ziplock bag.
Beat 1/2 cup of the sugar into cream cheese. Fold in cool whip and pineapple.
Put the cool whip mixture in the fridge. When ready to serve, add pretzel mixture. Do not let it sit overnight...it will be soggy!
Yesterday, DH and I went car shopping for our daughter (ended up with a new Honda Pilot) and the salesman asked to see my driver's license. He says..."you have gotten a haircut since this picture"...poor guy, I lifted my hat and you should have seen the look! I don't know why he kept apologizing. We were laughing about it. It actually made me feel rather good that my bucket hat was that deceiving!0 -
Bar update:
Monday - Phyl (last taxol) + Leah's surgery!!
Tuesday - Hillary (last taxol), Catherine (last abraxane)
Wednesday - Marsha (last taxol), Pat (taxol #6), Theresa (last!)
Thursday - StephJ (2nd to last), Alyson (2nd to last taxol), Twink (last taxotere), Piper (2nd to last taxol), Terry (3rd to last), Melanie (last)
Friday - Belinda0 -
how do I get a picture inside the message area so I can show you the henna tattoo? It won't let me copy and paste
Karen0 -
Real quick, I'll be back later but wanted to check in with you and let you know That #8 chemo out of 8 is officially over. Even got a pic of my favorite nurse pulling the needle out of my port. Big ole smile on my face!!!!!
And funy story at the end to share later.
BNO is tonight so need to scoot....I read to catch up but now have no time left to get stuff done!
Love and hugs and kisses all around! Marsha0
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