Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Lawyers are something else. I had my paps misread by someone in the army for years and I was on the verge of invasive uterine cancer. Luckily a civilian doctor caught it and took care of me. I called lawyers and they flat out said if I had cancer and was dying there was nothing in it for them. Wonder how these guys make money considering all their clients must be dead first.
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MAJOR SOI: NO lymph node involvement. Drugs are working for pain, so markng m spot with this news.
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Nancy! YAY! No nodes! Whoo-hoo!
Wish, so nice to know the sociopath is gainfully employed, but the victim advocate sounds encouraging. I will be thinking twice, however, about visiting our local tribal casinos here, tho'....!
LuAnn, your DIL would make me NUTZ. Those babies are very lucky that you, at least, have some sense. When does your son come home? When oh when?? You must count the minutes. What is the dumb DIL like when he's around? Any better?
Jane, so glad to hear how the noble profession of law in the state of NY is rallying to your cause. NOT! Listen, got a new car, got a shovel. I can get to Millerton in 3 hours.
My SOI, I found this awesome dark chocolate, called Santander, with 70% cocoa in it & only 20g of sugar in the whole bar, which is less than 4 tsp!! I never eat a whole bar of chocolate, but even if I did, that's less sugar than in most sweets. So, while we're rallying 'round our snow shovels, we can stoke up on dark chocolate, which is very therapeutic, to keep our spirits up.
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Guess what gang? I'm having a colonscopy and I'm HAPPY about it! (They're still trying to figure out what's going on.) Yep, a colonoscopy seems a positively trivial matter relative to what I feared I was facing yesterday. And compared to armed robbers and friends being dx-ed with mets and and lazy lawyers and oblivious patient navigators kids with broken bones and collections agencies and mortgage woes and what have you . . . hell, a colonoscopy seems like a frigging frolic through the daisies.
I hope your weekends are enjoyable, or at least uneventful and suck-free.
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Rock, aside from all the liquid you have to drink beforehand, they do give good drugs for colonoscopies, so you get a nice nap out of the deal! Let's hope that's negativo, 'cause we don't want you going down that road.
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Ahhh friggin suction is maxing out! We all need a break!!
Trish--gotta add how I consider those press releases----those studies release info B4 they have much proof! Try NOT to put much store by them------someone has a THEORY, they decide to test it, they record tons of info & they NEED to get published!!! SOMETIMES they hit on something--but WE never know about it until it has been tested to death (pardon the mention!) THEY want notoriety......but if you follow the process of HOW some new discovery is proven you begin to understand that YOU can't jump to conclusions just cuz they do!!! NO guarantees with anything, but ya gotta go with the most recent protocol & watch new developments WITH your onc to determine how much credence to give them..........HUGS!
On a lighter note--my sweet boy has been so high on percocet we have been LOL at him! I keep the bottle & monitor it so he is OK; just never been "high" b4.....poor baby...he's doing OK & finding joy in NOT having any chores for the next 6 weeks or so...we also lifted the tv limit & he's happy as a drugged pig in sh*t!!!! Still makes me want to drag him inot my lap & rock him...hugs LuAnn--I know how you feel!
Rock--- Glad it's going your way -I sure can empathize with your current state!! keep us posted!
Wish-Hugs---it is all gonna be OK--but it SUX!
KAK--I have a friend who sends me POUNDS of dark chocolate--some so high in cocoa NO ONE else here will touch them (doesn't upset me! LOL)
YEAH AKA!!!!! Feel better soon, hon!
Jane--I know you feel justified in your attempt to sue, but lawyers will not take a case against a doc unless they are SURE they will win---We all have to remember that there are NEVER guarantees with ANY procedure & unless you can PROVE deliberate neglect or malicious intent it just isn't going to happen. The one question we always have to ask ourselves is; Was the doc's intent to HELP us........sorry you have to deal with it all STILL-----it SUX!
To anyone else who needs it=-THAT SUX...I can't remember anyone else's IOS's. I'm a hemobrain! That's my excuse & I'm sticking with it!!!!!
Be well & stay strong
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Saint, when I went out for surgery, one of my nurse buddies made me these amazing chocolate chip cookies where she used chopped up semisweet & bittersweet chocolate bars instead of pedestrian chips. Oh, man.....the bitter pieces with the semisweet bits were awesome!!
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..and so GOOD for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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I am happy for those of you having some happy times and sharing in the blahs of the ones on the other side of that spectrum.
My IOS is............ drum roll. I went into work today and got drug into the conference room with the OVP who told me my position had been restructured out of our city. I was offered a very measly severance package or to take a pay cut and work in a different position. Then I was told to go home and call back Monday with my decision. I was totally blindsided! All my stuff is in my desk, in fact, I have stuff all over the place. It feels so weird that my job is gone! And a ho, ho, ho to you, too!
I got on cnn.com and it said 1.9 million Americans have lost their jobs this year. Also said it would be over 2 million by the end of the year. Feels strange to be one of the little insignificant specks of that number.
I loved my job and I have worked with this company for almost 6 years. In light of the employment situation, my new physical limitations, and my need for good health insurance, I'll probably end up taking the other position with the pay cut and working overtime. It could be worse, but this still SUX!
Miss S
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MissS, you & Diane are living the headlines of this bleeping financial & mortgage crisis. This sux for sure. Hang in there.
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Yes, this economy is in a spiral down, SUX for those affected. We fear dh is on that list to join Miss S. Michigan is hovering at the double digits and company's/factories and all leaving like no tomorrow in sight. Really wonder what/where/when/how it will stop. My sisters beau just lost his in Ohio. Who's next in our large family, only time will tell. Workers who want to work and can't, those who don't want to work but taking positions for lesser pay and such........SUX!
Miss S, Diane, and all who are dealing with lifes' woes, so danged sorry for it all. Wish I played the lottery and could win big and get that big old house with wrap around veranda so we could take comfort on it
Just sux, and am sorry ladies.Update on the scum bag...dh got home, went through the garage just quickly as he was tired and hungry, we stopped at the Police station and he ID'd 2 of the guns, but we can't find the permit. Had a piece that fit one, that was missing on the one in evidence be/c the scumbag didn't know it needed it. The other dh asked if there was a melted part on the handle and yes, that one too was ID. Now to try to find the papers on them. JUST sux, we have to be put out for this weasel way of life and he's walking around free yet
Hearing monday to revisit his bond....we shall see how that goes. 0 -
Wish,
I WISH the scumbag was imprisoned for many years for the suckage he has visited upon you. For all facing woes and suckage, that SUCKS!!!! I have read all and the sucks applies to all, but I have early morning hemobrain (did you say that on purpose Jane or did you just make it up? Cause I LOVE it--does it mean half a brain?) and can't remember everybody. Miss S, sorry you got blindsided like that, managers at my job constantly amaxe me how they don't "get" treating people with respect is free no matter what your message--they could have at least given you some warning and delivered the message with more respect for you. AKA Nancy, great news on no nodes!!!! WOO HOO!!! Rock, colonoscopy. Just offering you the word. Also, plangent. Love ya, hon, let us know. I have to do the colonoscopy soon, as I turned 50 this year---I can wait my turn. though, you go ahead.
A whole Saturday with nothing but time to do my housework and laundry and finish decorating for the holidays looms before me this morning. It feels good as I have had trouble making time for anything, between my schedule and my husband's schedule. We decorated the tree on Wednesday night, but that was all I could do endurance-wise after working all day. Last night we watched "It's a Wonderful Life" and I kept falling asleep....
Life is good. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Gosh, wish, you get up EARLY!!!
Love,
Sue
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Hello All - Newbie to this thread - been lurking for a few days...love the positive attitudes.
Wishiwere- Holy Moley - the burgular story made me walk around and check all the locks on doors and windows. I bet you were freaked. ROCK - I too just had a colonoscopy - they said to mix the prep and keep in the fridge - the drink 8 oz every 10 minutes. Thought I would freeze to death as that much cold liquid so quickly lowered my body temp. I literally sat on the floor about 15 inches away from a space heater trying to stay warm. KAK - you changes your avatar.
MIssS - sorry about the surprise at work.
I just got nips on Thurs. They ITCH like crazy this morning. Feels like I have cooties.
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LOL Cooties! Too funny and my but some of us tell our ages with our writings!
Similar to my comments of the varmits out back! Welcome to our group of gripers, sbmolee! And yes, it was HOLEY MOLEE!
Glad dh is home and the locks will all be changed and deadbolts installed. I think that and motion lights around the house will help to ease my mind after what the scummy fellow did. Hoping he gets his, but unsure how it will play out with all the wheeling and dealing that goes on in courts Not what you are, but who far too often!0 -
Big hugs MissS! I went thru a similar experience almost 2 years ago (Got the news of "position terminated" the same day I got the dx of progression!!)-----IT SUX!!!!!!!!! It's not only the financial stuff, but how disheartening it is to feel the job you love is gone & did they appreciate you .... is it just money....IT SUX how it makes us FEEL!!! Big hugs
Wish-more hugs---I try to find the good in everything-what I get here is that now you will HAVE your permits handy! (sorry-my sisters say my Pollyanna attitude is lame! LOL)
Welcome sbmolee--letting the venting begin!!!
Off to a day-long volunteer for the animal shelter (pets pix with Santa!)--then rush home & blast out of here for a formal dinner dance-----UGH--after working all day it is daunting to think of schlepping thru 4 new inches of new snow in formal wear! I WAS looking forward to our first dance in over a year--will have to call on Polly to work up some cheer! I DO love a nice waltz..........
Hugs all--here's to more SOI's! (Hemobrain is CUZ I'm a chemobrain!!!! LOL) be well & stay strong
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sbmolee, yes, I thought my avatar needed a winter outfit!! Personally, since menopause, I haven't been able to stand wearing turtlenecks myself because they give me an instant hot flash, but my avatar can wear whatever she wants. Wish I had her boots & that chic cloche hat! LOL. Was it nip recon or nip tattooing you just had? Or both? I forget. OOOO, they must itch like crazy! Started scratching myself when I read your post!
XXOO to everyone. I suppose it would be more appropo to sign off with $$$$$$ to some of us! Hey, listen, I can draw, I'm really good with Photoshop. Maybe it's time to work on the artistic recreation of money. (If the U.S. Treasury/Secret Service is reading this, JUST KIDDING!!!)
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What horrible suckage!
I'm miserable myself, but it seems like small peanuts compared to what you all have been dealing with. My cold is horrible. I sort-of slept in the recliner last night and my dh is not coming across as very d. Having the lymphedema, I really can't tug on the laundry and I can't find any clean underwear. My toilet is so dirty that if I went to use it at a gas station I'd sqaut. There are 2 days dishes in the sink and I feel like sh*t. My chemo-butt is kicked.
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BIG THAT SUX
The toilet thing, Jane? Been there honey. and the squatting? I've done that once in someone's home and never did return! LOL0 -
Jane, give someone, anyone, a friend, an aquaintance, a distant relative a call. Someone will come and help you!!! Even contact where you are going for chemo. Tell them you can't do any more...HELP. This is a real SOS.
Hugs.
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Jane, give someone, anyone, a friend, an aquaintance, a distant relative a call. Someone will come and help you!!! Even contact someone where you are going for chemo. Tell them you can't do any more...HELP. This is a real SOS.
Hugs.
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Jane, give someone, anyone, a friend, an aquaintance, a distant relative a call. Someone will come and help you!!! Even contact someone where you are going for chemo. Tell them you can't do any more...HELP. This is a real SOS.
Hugs.
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rock, have a nice nap at your colonoscopy. I was so scared of mine, even though everybody here (well, almost everybody) said it would be a piece of cake.
It wasn't a piece of cake, of course. It was two cups of nasty, salty-tasting yuck that I had to drink, followed by gallons of gatorade and other various fluids.
The nap was great, though. I didn't feel anything--even the i.v. catheter was no big deal. (I kept telling the nurse, hey, you have no idea how many i.v. sticks I've had in the past 8 months!) Once they started infusing the good stuff, the lights went out and I don't remember anything at all.
Hugs to everyone who's having IOS's. It all sux.
otter
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Man, you girls are FUNNY!!!
Sorry for everybody going through crap. Jane.....Sharon is so right....call somebody and ask for some help. Sit on the other side of the table...wouldn't you really want to help you if you were a loved one? Seriously girl..... ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) I must admit, your post made me laugh though....
Who said we all had good attitudes? lol....I thought that was funny too. It's amazing how we all just do what we have to do isn't it? Man has my outlook on life changed. I know all of you feel the same way.
I'm doing o.k. I guess but, I can't prove it. I hung some lights today and put up my tree. I'm glad I did it because when I was in FL I was telling myself not to bother. I'm glad it's up.
Love you guys,
Traci
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This is a Poem for Jane.
A husband un-dear, lymphedema
A household that most surely could be cleaner
Loads of suckiness that comes and goes
(Like not being able to breathe through one's nose)
If I could grant all of us
A handful of wishes
Among them would be a cure, of course,
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Rock, I get such a kick out of you!!0
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Rock, are there no limits to your talent???? No wonder you got a Fullbright. COL (stands for chortled out loud)
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Welcome newbie! Hugs to everyone for the suckiness they are going throug ~ even if you do crack me up when you try to vent about it...Rock, you are a well of entertainment!
No IOS today...only SOI as my Eagles beat the Giants! Now, if I can stay awake for the Redskins game at 8:30pm it will be a miracle. Traci, so far your boys are looking good today ~ it took a while for them to wear down Pittsburgh's defense but I think they finally did it...
Best wishes for a quiet week for us all...I don't know about you guys but now that I am starting to feel like myself again I'd like to have a few months of dull, inactive, quiet time.
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Rock - I love you. What an awesome poem!
My nose is still stuffy and I slept in the recliner again last night. I broke down and scrubbed the toilet yesterday. Tomorrow is my first Taxol. Maybe my dh or dd will feel sorry for me and do something.
SOI - 2 people from church made meals for us today so I have chicken and dumplings and baked tilapia to have this weeks. Beats spaghettios!
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Hi All - I said good attitudes (sorry)...not meaning you don't complain but you get over it and get on with life.
IOS -Got the itchiest boobs on the planet today! (nip surgery last Thurs) Must be both the stitches and tape. Tried benedryl but not alot of help - luckily I can go topless around the house and just keep the drapes pulled - just watching football anyway. Go back to work tomorrow and may go crazy not scratching while in meetings - or look crazy and just scratch.?!?
Rock - love your poem!
Traci - making me look bad - I was thinking of NOT doing Xmas this year, no tree, no decorations...still might.
XOXO
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Shucks, folks, you are making me blush.But flattery will get you . . . another poem.
A Poem for Sbmolee.
Sbmolee has boobs that are itchy
Which can make anyone a little bitchy
Seeking relief she popped benedryl
But remains in scratching hell.
**Burmashave**
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Even though I can be a huge dork, I hope you women know that I think the world of you. I think of you every single day, a couple times a day. Word from AlaskaDeb, anyone?
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