Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Dratted Aromasin. Onc switched me from Femara to Aromasin on Tuesday. I weighed in at weight watchers last night and I gained .8 lbs. And I ate less and exercised more last week!
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Okay ... this is a rant; in my old age I get up several times in the night to the bathroom. In addition, I have a problem with urgent bladder. As you all know I am experiencing balance problems. At 3:30 am this morning I was rushing to the bathroom, tripped over air, and fell across the cat litter box. That, unfortunately, cured my bladder problem. I could not get up! Every time I tried to get to my knees I would it the pee and slide! I finally pushed myself onto the first rug in the bathroom and managed to get some traction and get up! I was washing towels and my PJs early this morning. In addition, I had skinned my knee when I had the last fall which opened it back up and it started bleeding again. When I hit the litter box frame, I landed on my chest - I think I may have cracked a rib. Remember that old commercial - "I've fallen and I can't get up!" I swear half my life is physical humor!!!! End of rant.
Tic ... amen to raccoons. They are, indeed, cute but can be vicious and are extremely noisy and destructive. Wild animals should live in the wild. Unfortunately, man moves into their territory and then wants to exterminate them as a "nuisance."
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I guess this is the place to tell this story.... I asked hubby to get the last two rolls of toilet paper as he had purposely put them in an inaccessible place under the sink (at the back behind the pipe). Well of course he forgot. I scooched down and managed to get one of those rolls. Success!... then all hell broke loose. Trying to get up, I lost my balance, scooted accross all the stuff you normally keep on a bathroom floor, the stool (for the grandchild), the bathroom scale and landed on my knees with a dribble happening. I did get to the toilet but not without the assistance of my husband. I woke up the entire household. Today I have a scraped face (scraped it against the wall) and a sore hip where I landed. The hip is swollen and I dont think I hurt much more than my dignity. Of course this all could have been avoided if I had woken my husband and asked him to get the toilet paper.
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Oh my! Another graceful ballerina!
As our mobility starts to suffer its just easier to do or get it yourself; otherwise, you feel you are always complaining and asking for someone to help!My sister is similar to your husband Dream, cannot understand the stuff you use every day should be convenient, not hidden in the back and difficult to reach!
My chest hurts from my escapade and your hip is swollen and sore. We are quite the pair!
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All I can say is "that sucks" -- those are funny stories, but I'm sure they suck none the less! I hope you ladies are feeling better
I got nothin' tonight...I'm taking the night off from the gym as my ankle is super sensitive today, I don't want to push it so I decided to give it a day off before going back for more
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Oh. all you gals and your falls, it is really frightening and one of my personal fears. Dream, do you think you need an x-ray of that hip. DH is going to have to get with the common sense program!
Kathleen, does that knee need stitches?
Oh, Jane, how frustrating that the aromasin is counter acting your exercisizing efforts. Arimidex is turning me into a porker, especially in the belly...wish the excess would go into building a new replacement boob.....why doesn't it work that way?
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DH made plans yesterday evening to go to New Jersey to look at a motorcycle. New Jersey is 2 hours from where we live. He was supposed to meet the guy at 8 PM. He asked if I wanted to go and I told him "no" because we would get home too late and I have to work today. He assured me we'd be home by 10:30. He made me sit in the car for 2 hours while he talked to the guy. We didn't even leave NJ until 10 PM. I didn't get to bed until after 1 AM; I slept like crap and I'm exhausted and cranky today. And, to top it off, he got an attitude with me on the way home because I was mad. "Next time, I won't ask you to go. You can sit home in front of your computer all night."
Argh!!!
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Jane - that does suck but what a choice - go with him or talk to us. Next time, if you go, bring a book, a snack and something to drink. I can't drive for anything longer than 10 to 20 miles before my hip starts to act up plus my car is not the most reliable. All that to say I cannot drive 50 miles one way to see my family. I go when my sister wants to go. Here's the rub - when I ask her when are we going she gets an attitude like I am nagging her. So since I can't drive and don't particularly like her attitude, a lot of times I won't go!
Suzie -- I had skinned it the last time I fell - but falling on it and thrashing around on the bathroom floor it broke open again. No stiches needed but thanks for your concern. I appreciate it.
Navy ... let the body heal before you punish it again! It is even funny to me, what a sight. I'm just glad no one was around with a camcorder or a camera!
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Kathleen -- I hope this means you managed to pee in the litterbox -- I wonder how you cat felt about that?
Dream -- what's with men and their adversion to putting toilet paper in it's proper place.
Jane -- Argh is right!
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Hello ladies,
I haven't posted much but I read everyday. You all crack me up. Thank You, I need the laugh. I have a bitch today. I'm on my 23rd week of chemo, with surgery to be in April now. Was originally to be in January. They decided to do more chemo first. I guess I should be glad, it seems to be working. Boob is almost back to normal. My bitch is that I'm getting so tired of being so tired. I'm still working but it's getting harder and harder everyday.
I work in manfacturing (Pella Windows & Doors). I work with mostely windows, so I have to move them, flip them, muntin them, etc. I use to be able to do this with a big window, now I'm lucky to be able to move the little windows around. I feel so useless, like I am only holding the rest of the team back. I know that's crazy, but that's how I feel.
I have talked to the boss about going on disability. We decided when I was no longer able to do more than 25 hours a week, I should do it. I would be making the same amount of money. I've been trying to hold off till April 1st, just don't know if that's gonna happen. Okay, end of bitch.
Wanting to wish each and everyone of you a Happy St. Patty's Day.
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Elizabeth ... Mister Oliver does NOT share his litter box!! The picture shows what kind of litter box he has and what I hit on the way down was the top (that's removable). I didn't actually fall in as much as over his box. And I have the big fat bruise to prove it.
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I'm happy that Mister Oliver's litterbox remained pristine, well, all his own at least! 0
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Has anyone seen this article? Erectile disfunction is now in the Virginia state budget:
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0310/716990.html?ref=rs&cmpid=rss_news_716990
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I think I've just gone blind!
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My boys both live in VA. I'll have to let them know what their tax dollars are funding.
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I bet the legislature is primarily men. That is outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!!! Viagra is not for procreation but rather entertainment.
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Don't get me started on what's going on in Va since the change in the guard took place...makes me want to move to Canada!
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Thank you for the raccoon warnings. Whoaaa. Brownies in, brownies out.
To all who have fallen in the past 6 months to a year, I commiserate with you.
I want dreamwriter to have her own stash of toilet paper under her side of the bed, please.
I think that if a male can't hold an erection that he thinks his testosterone gives on a smell that all other guys (especially younger) can smell. As long as he can salute, he figures his stars can fly and make a baby... oooh! This is only for state employee health care benefits, ladies. Some stars ARE brighter than others. ... ‘hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play, hey now, you're a Rock Star, get the show on , get paid. All that glitters is go-old, only shooting sta-ars break the mo-o-old' (Smash Mouth lyrics, "Hey Now You're A Rock Star."
-sessna1
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Leisa,
Wow. You are still working? I am too tired tonight to say much more than "Girl, be easy on yourself!" And talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone else in the same situation. I can only imagine what that feels like... to want to do more, to know you used to be able to do more... but you can't, you really can't. Really, just be kind to yourself and cut yourself lots and lots of slack.
Strange as it sounds, I think that these situations are kind of a gift to other people. They give people a chance to help out, to extend some compassion.
Take good care. Your post really struck a chord with me. It's hard. It's just one of those hard, hard things about having cancer and I'm sorry you're having to go through it. I really am. xo
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My bitch of the day: upstairs stomp and clomp and I don't know what else so pictures on my walls rattle, wake me up at 6 am on work days, dishes rattle. Although I am moving in 2 weeks, I called the apartment manager and asked if all this noise was necessary. I played the "cancer card". Right now, 8 am, Saturday mornning, they are at it again. I took pictures off the wall and dishes are in the process of packing, but my interrupted sleep is annoying. GRRRRRRRRR...
To top it off, last night I was in ER with hives due to some kind of allergic reaction. Will follow up with allergist and probably add some new things to my already long list of allergies.
Other than that, it is sunny, gonna be warm, and I got the high score at bridge the other day.
THAT SUCKS, as needed. Hugs, Nancy
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Leisa - Rock's advice really rocked! Thinking back to all the things you used to accomplish is futile. Whatever thing you can't do now but used to be able to is gone. I cannot lift anything heavier than 5 lbs (but not for long). As I lay on the couch I think about what needs to be done and usually decide a nap is in order.
I used to be such and strong and independent woman and now I am at the mercy of strangers (and my family!). Yikes! I want to do things, really, I just can't. IT SUCKS.
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Arggghhhhhh!!!
Time for a vent.
Just watched a segment on t.v. about women who had botched boob jobs.
They should be so lucky just to have breasts.
It just brought me to tears thinking how so many of us on this site just get on with it.
Hugs to all as we are all legends,
Viv
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Ladies!!! Hi, Its been a little while for me. I've been reading, but not writing. things have been really busy. DD and grandbabygirl, K, will be moving to live with me and dh in the same house we raised our kids in. I've looked for info on helping make the transition easier, but there doesn't seem to be much advice. DD is 26. K is 1 and our house is rather small. I'd like to find a way to help DD get over this mess with her former dh... I know some of you remember me ragging on about bad Son in law. He hasn't gotten any better. Nobody will help him until he wants help. He hasn't contributed to the babys care in almost a month now. UGH, it's heavy.
On the boob side.... did I tell you I talked to a PS about a reduction and lift? I never thought I would go asking for surgery, but bc side is a C and other is a DD and it has probably made my neck and back problems worse. Reducing and lifting seems the best choice while I still have health ins. It was sent in to the ins for pre-cert and they want my photos!!!!!! How incredibly rude. AS IF I'm asking purely for cosmetic reasons, and AS IF -- they don't need to be asking for the pics too. They better approve it. I probably won't do it til early summer. Let the current drama settle down.
There's so much STUFF in the spare bedroom. Exercise equipment variety, summer clothes, old files, craft supplies, photos by the bushel, a full size dressing mirror, a huge roll of brown craft paper. OMG the things we collect, theres a collection of jiggers (shot glasses) in their own little cabinet. It goes on and on and on. We have to move every single thing out of there tomorrow. Dh is taking the day off to do it, then we'll move the 2 girls in and put a bunch of stuff in storage at mother in laws house.
A BIG THAT SUCKS TO ALL IN THAT PLACE.
~Connie
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All the ladies that wanted to waved pink banners and yelled, "That SUX!" and all the ladies that wanted to threw those pink banners over the railing (into waiting waste paper recycling bins) and yelled, "BE GONE!"
Connie07 - they want a picture? Not a physician's medical report, not a diagnosis, not a case history... they want a picture? I'm beyond words. My wisdom teeth are grinding though...
Ladies, please check, review, and adjust those bra straps. I have a prosthesis, and have experienced back pain in adjusting to my modified torso equilibrium. (Hey, will the insurance company like a picture of a lady with that label on it, or what? I'm just steaming here, Connie07. They know darn well you are going through treatment and have had surgery. They have the records.)
Bras do not come from the store pre-set. Please adjust those bra straps. You've got enough weight on your shoulders.
This has been (a sessna1) Public Service Announcement.
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Hi ladies...i just stopped by to see what's going on...glad to see it's slow
Connie- so glad to see you post and that it's going in the right direction. I know how hard it is to make an adjustment like this, but I'm so glad you are able to be there for you dd and gd.
Sessna...as always, you made me laugh, I don't even have falsies (well, not like THAT anyway) but your "public service announcement" ...LOL I LOVE you...
a very nice day for us, just running errands...picked out some curtains for the kitchen. We remodeled it 7 years ago and never did anything with the windows because we just didn't know what to do! Then my girl got a brilliant idea about some window coverings that only covered the bottom half thereby still letting light in the top, it works beautifully! And, I didn't have to cave to blinds which I thought would be a nightmare to keep clean in a kitchen
Plus, they are a brick red so they add a very nice "pop" which I think we needed since we just repainted a bright yellow. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend; I'm saying special prayers for our friend Saint who has been having a difficult time of it lately. End stage is just brutal and I so pray she is being kept comfortable right now.
XOXO
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Bonnie - let us live vicariously through your decorating adventures! Brick red sho'nuff will "POP" against bright yellow! JPEGs, please?!?
Connie - are you surviving the invasion of the DD (and DGD) and her 'issues'? I assume you have had to bite your tongue more than a few times - it's okay, you can let it out here.
Lisa
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Hey gals,
Thanks for asking.. Its been a whirlwind since last Friday, when all the family that said they would help us started dropping out..SIX people flaked out with one excuse or another.We had dh call his business partner and ask his two teenage boys to help us and they did, J & M. ones a jr. in high school and the other just finished his 2 freshman college year. They were a Godsend. Good boys with strong muscles. We worked all day long on Sat. and the girls have been here ever since. My house was no where near baby proof, so we have had to contain DGD in different spots in the house and on the patio. Everyday those boundaries are opening up, becoming larger and she is a joy to behold.
I feel like this should be a joyous time, especially with Easter and my birthday coinciding this year, but yesterday I just was a crybaby. Like, I've met all the challenges of moving my DD with child coming home and I know that we will settle out with the double pantry items and linens. Maybe I'm just coming down from working harder than I have in several years. Plus dealing with the legalities of divorce... She needs a good book recommendation, any divorce guides?
I'm going to spend this weekend making our living arrangements more organized and fun. And I'll have a few beers!
Happy Holiday weekend to everyone.
~Connie
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Happy Easter Everyone!!! I would like to bitch today. Last night was my last night at work. Had 24 weeks of chemo, surgery to be this Thursday, April 8th. I was trying to get everything set up for when I'll be off work. I had to talk to our nurse at work, to get some paperwork for disability. Anyway, I told her last night would be my last night at work and that I would be having surgery Thurdsay. She said, "Well if you're not having surgery until Thursday, why are you not coming to work on Monday?" She didn't ask what kind of surgery I was having, or anything to do with why I would be off work. She was just a BITCH. I wanted to yell at her ( but didn't ) and say Look lady, I just did 24 weeks of chemo, lost all my hair ( everywhere, and yes even there ), eyelashes, eyebrows, toe nails & fingernails are falling off, haven't had a period ( don't miss that one ) since October and am going to have my boobs chopped off, and you want to know why I'm not working Monday, F-you. That's what I wanted to say. She shouldn't be a nurse. She has no compassion what so ever. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but if she had to go through something like this, she may change her tune. She really upset me a lot. I didn't know if I would be able to function at work, I was so upset. I wanted to smack her up side the head. Thanks for letting me bitch, I know you all understand. I have so many other things on my mind. Trying to get ready for surgery, physically & mentally, then to have some idiot say something stupid like that just pissed me off. Thanks again. Leisa
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Oh Leisa....I feel your pain and also want to smack that so-called 'nurse' upside the head. It's amazing how stupid and insensitive people can be. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery.
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Gee Leisa, do you think her total lack of compassion and common sense might have something to do with why she is a corporate nurse instead of working at a bedside for much more money?
I guess you could count yourself lucky that she didn't propose you going straight to the hospital after working Wednesday night, after all you'll be asleep during surgery right? So, there is no need to waste a night off on frivolous things like sleep is there?
Try to get the idiot masquerading as a nurse out of your head. Rest up, get your mind and body ready for surgery, and have a rapid and uneventful recovery.
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