Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Bonnie, that cartoon almost made me pee my pants! Am I able to send that on through my email?
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Thanks Kathi, I guess I'm missing something. Like the technology from the 21st century perhaps?
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Dream...what an experience you've had! I hope you are doing better and the assessment is just an assessment. ((((((Dream)))))
barbe ~ you should be able to. Someone sent me the instructions to go to photobucket and use that, it's where I found the cartoon amongst other things. I know, I'm sorry I don't remember who sent the instructions...it's the chemo brain - ((((sorry))))
Sharon...how old is your computer? If it's more than 5 years old t
That might be the reason...it may not have come ready to play them, most sold these days do.
What Sux? Paying bills Sux...I don't even have my paycheck and it's gone already. I know, be grateful you have one...a lot of others don't. I was just so dang comfortable and was doing so well before...it's hard to adjust the purse strings again. At least I'm not alone in doing it
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ok, it was driving me nuts not to give proper credit for the instructions...it was Alwayshope - Thanks Always...
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Gosh Dream..........you've had a sucky time. So sorry. REALLY sorry hon.
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Dream - after all that, you deserve a good ending! Hope you get the help you need.
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Bonnie, right click on the cartoon and save it (to your desktop would be easiest for you to find it to send in an email probably. Then when your email is open, click the attachment button and locate the desktop and the cartoon and click on that
{{{{{{{{{{Dream}}}}}}}}}} I wasn't sure at first it was ALL a dream, but I see now it wasn't. So sorry it was such a dreadful time for you! Goodness, you have been through the wringer..........many gentle {{{hugs}}} dear lady.
Yes paying bills sux, especially when the check doesn't cover them all and you must decide who it's supposed to be you rob to pay who?
Hope the Suckiness is on the downward spiral for all soon
Lucy (kitty) had her staples removed today (all 3 were still intact, despite me thinking 2 were missing ;0) This very supportive vet allowed us to put her on a meth pen (hyperthyroid med) without paying the $90 for the blood test) Hoping it works to control the thyroid at least as she had lost another pound
Little girl....appears starved all the time since this started, so we are adding food to her diet (which will be interesting b/c the other kitty is over weight of course :(Other problem is I'm hypothyroid and this med is absorbed through skin, so I've got to be really careful not to touch it or her when I do it! Oh right...medicate a cat with gloves on! HA! Really wishihad a video cam to bring you girls chuckles twice a day watching this mess! LOL0 -
Wish,
There's so much snow on the ground there, you need something to keep you busy, right? Medicating kitties sounds like just the ticket! ;O)
Saw a plastic surgeon today. I liked him. He's done almost 300 of the surgery I want (DIEP flap). Went home and told my husband I let another man take nekkid pictures of me.
Love you guys.
(((((((jerseymaria)))))))you are in my prayers
(((((((LISA))))))))))
((((dream be careful dreaming))))))))))
Sue
Edited to add: TRACI-GET SOME. Go to Victoria's Secret and buy the sexiest bra and panties you can find (I have seen you and you can carry this off) (You're beautiful).....and if you're worried about the recon, leave the bra on! Love ya, girl!
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Marking my spot with THAT SUCKS. ((((((( Friends )))))))))))
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Dear all: I really like the beginning of this site. It's kinda scary though that some of us are going through the anxiety and depression years after treatment is over. I have a topic on this site too. I'm currently experiencing post treatment anxiety, depression maybe even PTSD. It's been so bad that I've missed at least one day of work a week since December. Today I missed work and was in bed all day sleeping off and on (except when I had to get up and use the restroom). I hope I can get past this. I hope I can keep my job. We need the income (who doesn't). I'm still having a rough time. I need a therapist! Well, at least I finally get to see the Psychiatrist my Oncologist recommended this Friday.
I like the joke on here though about if I hear one more time about how cute my new hair is I may just hit that person. I had long thick curly hair before chemo. Now I have short curly hair which I don't love so much but at least it's hair. However, all the hair EVERYWHERE has grown back thicker and darker. It's frustrating having to get my eyebrows and moustache waxed every 3-4 weeks. Didn't know how good it was to not have hair until it came back!
I mean I like having hair on my head but ugh, it's in that mullet stage. I don't think I look cute.At least I have friends on this website and beyond. Choca is my role model. She is so there for me. I am so grateful for her. She says I just need to get out of bed each day and put one foot in front of the other. She says, I can get past this. I hope the anxiety and depression will be relieved by a new course of treatment. I need to have hope because if I don't, I have nothing. This is just a really hard time. I am grateful that there are others here who understand.
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Every time I read that 'marking my spot' I think of Nicki
Where did you find this guy? I'm still thinking about it. Keep telling dd I'm working a new foob
I've regained 7.5 of my pre-chemo weight....slowly but surely I'm building up to a new foob LOL0 -
{{{{{Maggie}}}}}} Big that sux to you girl. Yes, there are many in treatment after treatment for various reasons from lyphadema to depression, anxiety, heart problem, a whole gammet. Unfortunatly this disease can continue giving even after it's all removed and prevented. Only thing you can do is treat the effects. talking to someone will help and coming here and finding you are normal fighting it yet will help even more. if you need drugs to get you past it or through it, then do it. you'll be so much more able to deal with day to day stuff if you are able to conquer the stress anxiety and depression. Please do what you can to get to a better place. But as important....rant, rave, cheer or what ever here when you need. It really does help!
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IOS - 10 PM - We just ran out of fuel oil. It is 18 degrees out and, for some reason, I feel like crap and my temp is 96.8. Whassup with that? Dh will get some diesel tomorrow to hold us through until payday when I can get an oil delivery.
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((((Maggie))) I'm so sorry your having problems still...I'm on cymbalta for the same plus nerve damage and it has worked for me. I hope you find something to help...not being our selves physically is one thing...not being ourselves mentally is quite different.
Wish - every time I see someone "marking my spot" I think of the cat I had that p'd on the furniture because of her steriods.
A big that SUX for anyone who needs it, now listen to my crap! ( I've never used the phrase but just wanted too....)
Bone pain...WTF is up with it? And why is it so much worse at night? Tonight I can't get to sleep again and I even took a dilauded like a good patient. Ugh, it sux.
I'm off to check tomorrows weather...have a good night ladies...
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{{{Jane}}} Watch those pipes don't freeze! So sorry you're feeling like crap
BIG that sux lady:(flyer, are you on an AI? I got a script for a muscle relaxant b/c my thigh/hips would ache so bad, I woke every hour and a 1/2 for more meds. It's flexeril, and works great. there are some nights or days it breaks through but those times I use alleve and it's soooooooooooo much better now!
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no wish...I actually meant to look into AI's to see what they are for. My onc said she was going to put me on them once my ooph surgery was done but from some of the side effects I hear of...I'm not sure I want to do it. Nights like this are why...I am still in the Hercepting stage but they took me off it temporarily because of SE's
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i'm wondering what's going on with the percocet. it doesn't seem as effective in reducing my pain. and yes the nites are worse. that's why i was up all last nite. why is it worse at night?
not sure if my pain is getting worse or body is getting used to the drug. what are we supposed to do...stay like this till the end. i can't bear that.
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Fly, I would think being ER + they'd putyou on the Ai's, but not sure...maybe they do after the hercept? I thought it was at the same time, but what do I know? I have enough trouble keeping up with my meds and the whys
{{{{Marie}}}} I know I've heard/read the other state IV ladies say there is no reason to be in pain, that a pain clinic may be able to help you out. Have you been seen at one yet? I would think in this day and age that there is something you can take to alleviate the majority and make it at th least tolerable. Keeping you in good thoughts and prayers but you certainly deserve more than that dear
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awww (((Jane))) (((wish & kitty))) (((Maria))) (((flyrzfan))) (((MaggieO))) the hits just keep on coming.
Not much IOS - the husband looks to be stuck in CA on business for at least another day. I haven't started Tamoxifen yet, but am about a week into 75mg of Effexor. What gives? I woke up this morning soaking wet. Ugh.
SOI - didn't tell the girls that until they got stuff cleaned up around the house. Bad mom! Bad mom! Watched the inauguration with friends at work, then watched the highlights with the girls at dinner. (They watched it during school.)
Traci - listen to Sue - NEW UNDIES! You'll feel like a million. Because its getting on toward Valentine's day, there's lots of gorgeous stuff out there.
take care all....
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Wow.....too much catching up to do!
Dream.........that sucks, what hospital do you go to????
Jerseymaria..........I say stay as long as you can where you are most comfortable, get help in when you need it. I too work in the healthcare field and you are way better off at home while you are able.
Traci........new president, new hope......hope things brighten up....(new panties too)
Luanne........give that son a big squeeze....so glad he is home!!!
Wish........it's going to be -27c here in the morning with the wind chill.....BRRRRRR, and it just keeps snowing, there's no where left to put the damm stuff, I'm wishing for a thaw!
A big sucks to anyone who needs it!
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WhaSux???
Hugs Maria----remind your loving dd that you are still mama & by God, well within your mind! So back off & find another way to help!!!! Hugs--I hope the pain being worse at nite is a GOOD sign! My onc says that mets pain is constant & unchangeable--USUALLY ....
Lisa---You are A-OK--not a note of hysteria detected!
Cmb--what -only MENTAL notes??? My kids tell ppl, "My mom doesn't want a funeral, she wants a concert!!" LOL
Traci--say yes to the undies!!!
Dream--you MUST be better since that was a huge post (unless you hired someone to type while you dictate) cuz you were posting one-fingered when we talked!!!!!
LuAnn-----posts some pix, news-anything!
My IOS: got a call tonite that my bf was taken to the ER with abdominal pain. I had talked to her this afternoon cuz she has bi-lateral carpal tunnel sx 2 weeks ago & today was the first day her dh went back to work. At 3pm she said she thought she had a stomach flu but was feeling better & I didn't need to come over. At 7pm I'm sitting in the ER listening to the docs say that all scans & tests are normal & they are sending her home. I KNEW her dh & bro would load her drugged butt into a car & take her home. I also know this woman--I sat with her thru her last labor & delivery--So when the doc said he could not admit her without cause I told him-SHE'S NO WEENIE! You can NOT send her home without a better explanation for this pain than flu symptoms!! I could tell he was PO'd at me BUT I stood my ground & tried hard not to loose my temper or be inappropriate (tho I was fast approaching melt down) He went away & came back saying, "you help us so we can help you--we called the sx on call" IT was our friend (who I almost called, but decided to give it a few more minutes b4 going over their heads) He did a physical exam, took her up to the ER & laproscopically removed a perforated appendix!
So it is 2AM & I'm too wired to sleep--but my bf's IOS is now an SOI cuz lessons from my cancer journey made me bitchy enough to be her advocate!!! Now I only have about 1000 more favors to repay to her! (& pray that I never need that ER doc myself! LOL)
HUGS all-be well & stay strong
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OMG Saint!!!! What a wonderful friend you are. You may have saved her life!! I hope your friend's recovery is uneventful. Hugs Saint.
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Good God Saint...you did save her life, someone's head should be smacked
I'd post the appropriate picture now but photobucket is down for maintenance...suffice to say, she was in danger and they almost sent her home?
Maria ~ This upsets my family greatly but after all the problems I've had with SE's from my pain meds (allergic to many) my nerve damage (take cymbalta for that which makes me nuaseaus 24hrs a day) and being allergic to Herceptin and have life interferring side effects from that...I refuse to be on medications that rob me of being able to enjoy my life, my pets, my family and my friends. I am not trying to gamble with a reoccurance but at some point I just have to leave it in Gods hands. I love life and I enjoy every single day of it, I'm not willing to give up my joy for more time if that's what it comes down to. I already have given up all sports (used to love riding, softball, golf, tennis, etc.) because of an ankle injury - that's hard enough. I went from 25 mile bike rides to being lucky to do 10. I'm not giving up more of my QOL. I do agree though, talk to your Dr. or a pain management specialist there may be things out there that will help with the pain but not leave you so doped up you can't function. I plan on talking to mine the next time I go back. I really think dilauded should be working better for me than it is.
Happy day to everyone and a big that SUX if you need it...
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Hi (((( friends )))). Happy Hump Day (Wednesday). Sorry for the SOI -- THAT SUCKS. I think my Finger nails are never gonna grow back to normal -- they hurt if I do much of anything. Today is bridge and then dinner with donna and rose and maybe couple of others. Cold, but no snow, so that is an SOI. At least I do not have to cook or clean up after !!
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Hey Nancy...I forgot about your dinner...have a great time. Take pictures...and Tell Donna way to go - I hope she isn't banned!!!!
All, this link was posted on another thread...if you can, check it out...it's a blog by these two women who've been friends for 60 years...their musings are funny (unless you are a staunch republican then you might not find them so funny on some of the subject matter).
I think it's my new daily dose of humor!
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As human beings we have the RIGHT to be pain free. QOL cannot be maintained while in pain. I took Oxycodone for 9 months after I ruptured 3 discs in my back. Went to work every day (my husband had to drive me for the first week as I was too woozy). I have to work so I had no choice.
Was the narcotic equivalent of 25 Percocets a day. Maria, fight!
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Holey saint~ Man, I bet that doc is doing some stuttering today. but I guess only if someone over him or that surgeon confronted him! I hate emergency rooms for that reason. You just never know who you'll get or how long their schedule has been and if they are even able to function...sad, bbut true sometimes. Praise God you were there to stand in for her! How's she doing today/
Nancy, hope you fingers are good enough to play cards today....SUX trying to pick up cards with neuropathy of those fingers
Uh Fly? Was there a link you were going to post dear?
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Okay......minor IOS, but still a real letdown for me.
I've always prided myself at being able to test well and never felt stress associated with it before, but now I'm in a panic. Dd and I took the census test ( I was a crew leader in 2000, so i've been through this before). But today she wants to go retake it b/c I only got 19/28 right. I took the online practice this morning and didn't do any better. I'm so NOT wanting to fail again. It the reading and comprehending that I flunked at. One whole section! Where is said DO I read Dont, where it said another type of positive, I put the neg in. What in the world did that chemo or the stress do to my mind and how can I overcome this! I felt like a total loser when I saw my score both times. Totally depressing..this is 5th grade stuff I'm sure Anyway...........that's my bite for today.......do I really want to attempt and fail again 0 -
Um wish....now it's my turn to go get some coffee!
As for the test...you're not getting the answers confused are you? As in, you think you're right but you're not? I had that happen to me before when I was sick...just a thought? NOT THAT I'M WISHING ANYTHING ON YOU...just making sure you're aware and evaluate what's happening...
let me go get that link now...sorry girls, brain fade...
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my bust....here's the link!!!
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