Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Oh, Lisa - thank you for selling that bike, and for telling us about it.
It's so ANTI-SUCKY, it hardly belongs here! I hope you spend the money on something TOTALLY frivolous.
OK, Dinah is adorable. I can't show that picture to teenage daughter (who has had 2 driving lessons with her dad this weekend - and they were still speaking when they got back), lest we end up with a pug in the house. As she points out, she has graduation money.
Nicki - our Foxy is a blond version of Mister. She's having a rough time right now; she's afraid of thunder, and we have been having great storms rolling through here. She alternates between hiding in the basement, hiding in the shower stall, and curling up on my feet shivering.
You want a big THAT SUCKS? I'm at work, and I was yesterday. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around what I need to do, so here I am posting.
This job that has made me so happy for the last 4 years, I'm afraid that I'm blowing it because I can't get over bc fast enough. They'd understand if I were still out on chemo, but this out-of-it stuff? My boss is starting to sound just the tiniest bit impatient. She's trying, but sometimes I feel as though I'm not.
And, that sucks.
Sue
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Lisa...what a super cutie your Puglet is, I love this breed, have 6 of them at the moment, but all getting a little older now, now you've got me wanting another!! Enjoy her.
Nicky... sorry about the biters, we don't really get many of these, and don't want them either!
I haven't had any moans for 4 days now!!! Apart from DH and I went out for a meal today, and he suddenly 'hadn't a lot of cash' with him.. oh, I could have knocked his block off, I had to pay with my card (he won't use cards!!!)
I am sharpening up my shovels tonight!
Isabella.
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Hey nicki-
Bugs SUCK!
I live in a state who considers our mosquitoes our unofficial state bird, so I have a few tips for you....
First of all, we purchased a Mosquito Magnet brand bug zapper. Actually, it is a unit that attracts mosquitoes and sucks them into a net until they die. It greatly reduces the amount of bugs we have here at home. It is expensive, but for us, worth it.
We also use a mixture of equal amounts of Epson Salts, regular amber colored Listerine, and flat beer. You put the mixture in a yard feeder that hooks to the end of your hose and spray all over the lawn, bushes and trees in your yard. It will keep the bugs away until it rains. We use it a lot before outside parties.
I also have several pieces of clothing made by the Buzz-off brand. They are permeated with a bug repellent which doesn't absorb in the skin, even if you get it wet or sweaty. The repellent works for approximately 20 washings. I have a big, long-sleeved shirt that I paid about 35 bucks for and a baseball cap with a fabric flap the covers the back of my neck that cost about 15 bucks. I have had both for 3 or 4 years and they still work well. If I wear both things, I don't get any bites at all.
They also make a wipe, kind of like a handi-wipe that is soaked in regular deet bug repellent. Instead of wiping it on your skin, attach it to a hat with a pin and it will keep bugs away for a couple hours until it dries out.
We also have fun with hand-held bug zappers that look like tennis rackets. The strings of the racket are electrified by 2 double A batteries and if you swat a bug, it fries it. I have to admit, I get inordinate amounts of pleasure frying bugs
While I am on chemo, the bugs seem to leave me alone...they will land on me, but I have not gotten any bites.
Good luck!
Deb C
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LOL--I do believe chemo is the ultimate bug repellant! My LE thereapist told me to buy those little stretchy bug bracelets that look like an old coiled telephone cord. I bought 'em...and promptly lost 'em. Same with any bug sprays/wipes/etc. Mosquitos have never liked me much. (maybe I'm not sweet enough?) I have heard that an excess of B-vitamins will keep them away. Deb, your battery operated bug zappers sound fun! Where'd you get them?
Not much suction today or the whole weekend for that matter. I was pleasently surprised when I finally made it back to church this morning after a 3 week absence (#($@^ XELODA!) and one of my sons' elementary school teacher had decided to join our church. She is an absolute sweetheart. I had been feeling a little down that I wouldn't be seeing so many of the teachers very much since my youngest "graduated" from elementary school this year.
The puppy is adorable! And, wow....donating a kidney! Awesome!
I hope everyone is enjoying a non-sucky weekend!
((HUGS))
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sheesh--forgive my typos...I keep forgetting we got the "preview" button back
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Hello ladies...
Just sending hugs for all those having a sucky day. Mine was ok but damn the fibromyalgia. Beats the hell out of cancer though so I won't whine much.
Took a short nap and woke up with a fierce sore throat...feels like someone snuck in with battery acid and just poured it down! I AM NOT GETTING SICK...I REFUSE TO GET SICK!
Deb...mosquitos in Alaska...who would have thought! I hate bugs...all bugs.
I can't read back for some weird reason...hope it works better tomorrow...this sucks too...wanted to see the puppy.
Lost the kitten...found a few more...sigh. Taking them to the shelter tomorrow to see if they can save them...makes me sad.
Anyhoo...back to hugs to all...sweet dreams everyone.
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OMG! Forgot all about "Send a meal!" Perfect - thanks for posting that, Diane...
Dogs and cats - love 'em! Wish I had room for more. People can be so cruel, though...
Mosquitos, tumbles, lost films, foggy heads at work, "helpful" (lol) vistors who just won't leave, scratchy throats, rain during events it shouldn't - all of it sucks. But cutie-pie Dinah and donating a kidney absolutely rock
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Here is a link to the bug zappers on amazon. Our local hardware store sells them for about 7 bucks...love the silly things
They will even kill a wasp.Drats, can't get the stupid link to work! If you go to Amazon.com and search "mosquito racket" you will find them...
Deb C
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Hey Lisa..so this is where we get to see your new puppy....what a cutie!!! Hugs
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Daggone! I think I started reading on page 82 -- June 19, and today is the 22nd right? I'm waaaaayyyy behind.
Traci, your insurance "stuff" still sucks! My insurance sucks! But, at least I have it. We'll probably end up moving in that big, insulated box BECAUSE OF IT!! I can't even use our prescription plan UNTIL we reach our $2200 deductible! And, when I buy Arimidex it's $743 out of OUR POCKET until the deductible is reached! I know..I've griped about this so much everyone is tired of hearing about it. The problem is....I was spoiled. We had incredible insurance until this year.
Oh, Traci, don't worry about the DLL. Worry about the scorpions! And be careful of those rattlesnakes!
Harley, I have hair on my chin too. DH bought me those Tweezies. The darn thing hurts! But it doesn't help the hair in my nose. LOL
I see (further down..don't know which page you posted it) that you had your Vaginal US. Glad you got that over with. And for dry eyes I used that stuff over the counter. I can't remember what it's called. You're gonna have to whoop up on those docs to get your referrals and appointments scheduled.
Sue/ICanDo, so sorry you lost your beautiful Willow tree. That sucks! We had pine trees removed not long after we moved in because they got pine bores (sp) in some of them. I hate see and hearing trees fall. Most people have pines taken out of their yards because of the pine needles.
Glad your colonoscopy is behind you (no pun intended). I had mine done last year and will be having another one done in 2010. So much fun!
I want to congratulate you on your weight loss. It is NOT an easy thing to do. I gained five more lbs in six months (was weighed at my primary doc). I have GOT to go on some kind of diet. I just can't get my brain wrapped around it. And, of course, I need to walk on the treadmill..just can't get motivated. I'm too darned tired. I know, if I exercise it's suppose to help with fatigue. I hate to exercise. I have the S. Beach Diet book. I really need to follow it. I know the basics. Why can't I just do it? I hate me and my BIG self!
Cristine, so sorry you missed your chemo when you were all geared up to have this one. I didn't miss any, and I'm thankful for that. I just wanted to get it OVER WITH! Hope your labs come back okay the next time.
Wishiwere, you kidding! The idiot new tech caused all those tests! The test was faulty my arse! I have/had problems with tachycardia. My doc put me on Toprol XL. Sometimes I feel some irregular heartbeats. And, you certainly DO NOT need to lose weight.
Wish, you call and tell that gyn that you shouldn't have to call and remind him to do HIS research on your vaginal dryness and/or atrophy! I wonder how he would feel if a doc told him to call him and remind him to research why his penis has atrophied! BC sucks! It gives us things we don't want i.e. lymphedema for some, and takes away our vagina's. And we can't freaking take estrogen. How would these docs feel if they couldn't use their penis for their pleasure! At least they have Viagra and other penis "stimulating pills!" Oh, I forgot for some of us this cancer takes our boobs away!
Wish, did you ever get out to pull weeds?
Awww, Vickie. How sweet of you to bath the kitten. Their are such mean people out there. I just don't understand them. We are huge animal lovers here. We adopted two feral cats, and two from shelters. One feral cat was pretty friendly. The youngest one wouldn't let me touch her for weeks. I slowly gained her confidence. However, she's still is skittish when I walk in the bedroom (that's where she stays). When we first brought them in we needed to clean their ears. Well, she didn't like it and would hide from me and has ever since EXCEPT when I lie down on the bed. Then, she'll come up and let me pet her behind. That's what she'd do outside. It's like she didn't want to look at us, so she'd turn her back.
You really had a BIG mess with the washing machine mess. I think it's a good idea to turn the water off. My dh probably would think I'm nuts. But I may just start doing that. Well, on second thought, I won't because we need a new floor! LOL
I sure hope your sore throat is gone. Man, I hate when that happens. I hate colds. Maybe you just slept with your mouth open.
Cat, welcome. And you're not crazy. If you are crazy, then the rest of us are too. Until someone has walked in our shoes one cannot really know how we feel.
Cat, you are my hero. You donated a kidney to a friend. You are the greatest. To undergo a surgery like that, plus give one of your kidneys to someone is awesome. I don't think I'd be as brave as you. YOU ROCK!
Felicia, I so hate to hear that your very young friend is faced with this Sh*t! It's just not fair. It's sweet of you to help her when she's so far away. It does suck to live alone and do this. I don't know how anyone does it alone. And, having children and going through treatment isn't easy either.
Well, Nicki, car problems ain't fun to fix. I could think of something much more fun to spend $400 on. You probably tripped because the mechanic's garage was so cluttered. I hope your ankle feels better.
Nicki, wish we could get those stalkers for you! I can be uglier than them!
You are INDEED a person with a big heart. You have always been so supportive of everyone. You rock! And I loved your YouTube links. I love music! Mister is gorgeous. Did anyone see the "ugliest dog" contest. Well, I didn't see the contest, but I saw the dog. Poor thing had one eye and three legs. He's one of those hairless breeds. Anyway, he got in a cat fight and lost one eye. He had cancer in/on his leg. I don't know if they did rads or chemo. Anyway, it came back and he had to have it amputated. Now that he's won the "contest" their hoping to do more rads on him. He looked so pitiful. This poor do did not want to be on TV. He was so tired he even fell asleep in the arms of the person who was holding him.
Deb, how'd the retirement party go. We had a HUGE thunderstorm today that must have lasted 45 minutes. We have three cats who do not like storms and the other one couldn't care less. Hope your Dad had a great time!
Rockthebald, I don't know why people feel they MUST entertain you when you are feeling so rotten. I would think she could have looked at you and taken a hint. Hope you're starting to feel better.
Lisa, love your puggie. I just can't bring myself to get another dog. I lost my love after mastectomy and going through rads. I still cry when I think about her. She's on our mantle. We had her cremated. And, on top of that we have four cats and that's expensive enough. Glad you got the asking price for your bikes!
Hi Kerry, Lori, Viv, Diane and Pam and anyone else I've missed.
Well, here on the East Coast it's another day...Monday. Hope everyone has a not-too-sucky-day!
Shirley
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Hi SoCal! Ladies, this is our official (and very talented - she always makes us look good) photog and historian for our San Diego area bc.org monthly get together group. This group first met right before my first chemo and we are still getting together every month. See, not only do I get to bitch and moan, I have local buddies, too.
Harley - I do not in any way mean to be telling you what to do, but with a history of other autoimmune issues, you gotta consider Sjogren's for your sudden severe dry, blurry eye symptoms. And Restasis rocks for that, with a really innocuous s/e profile. For during the day,try Systane Free, liquid gel - no preservatives and lasts longer in the eye [voice of experience].
Nicki - bummer that it looks like a bad mosquito season. I would try the Listerine cure that Deb suggests. It works great, diluted, for powdery mildew on roses here (we don't get mosquitoes). Don't use it on your mouth - it is too caustic (RDH taliking, here, sorry). I am concerned to hear you have tripped/fallen once again. Get an evaluation, woman! Hope you got your pancakes!
Rock - lawdy, how I despise uninvited guests during chemo. I had one who did the full martyr routine (of course I can do that for you dear, that's what I'm here for!) and then I was supposed to get myself out of bed and drive her to the airport. Hello? Yellow Cab?!? I certainly hope you have had some healing solitude and are feeling more back to yourself soon. My favorite companion during chemo was a good book. I got through thousands of pages.
MissS - Thank you for your good wishes, fellow March Chemosabe Cruiser. That SOB's chance's with me are precisely zilch. There's a reason I never accepted his proposals all these years, although two years ago I was wearing two carats on my left hand from him. I had the good sense to give that ring back and say we had some s#it to work through. At this point, I am surely not likely to prostitute myself for great medical benefits!
Sue - Thanks for your encouragement on selling the bike - it did feel good! If that job has made you happy in the past, it will come back around. Be patient with yourself. Maybe a short confab with your boss to let her know that although active treatment may be over that the effects of treatment linger. And you have every intention of giving your job your best so she will see steady effort from you (working on the whole weekend!?!). I'm sure you are valued there and aren't really blowing it at all.
Isabella - You have six Pugs?!? My daughter has always given me a hard time because "everybody has more than one Pug!" Now she's 23 and this is the first time! I am challenged already with the training because Dex knows his commands and when I say 'sit' or 'down' he gives it right away and here I am trying to teach the pup! It's so funny. But she has already learned her sit and the doggy door to the back yard and has had no accidents inside at all. So glad you haven't had any moans for four days. but with that man around, sounds wise to keep the shovels sharpened.
Diane - glad that you, too are enjoying a well-deserved non-sucky weekend. even made it to church! Whoo-hoo!
Vickie - hope that sore throat does not develop into anything. That would definitely SUCK!
Deb - mosquitoes as the Alaska state bird- OMG!
Is there an off-season for bugs that is not totally frigid up there? I have been to all the other 49 states and really DO want to visit some day. And not just from a cruise ship...But I don't do DEET, either. The bug rackets sound like a fun backyard party game. I have a friend who goes up every year to fish and brings back halibut the size of a VW!Hey, Felicia - hope you had a non-sucky weekend, too. How's that son of yours? What's his summer shaping up like?
Hi Shirley! You posted as I was composing. We catcher-uppers gotta stick together!
I need to put the dogs in their comfy crates, have my mini-Peppermint Pattie (my dark chocolate splurge) and get to bed. I actually have a temp day of dental hygiene scheduled tomorrow. All good vibes, prayer and karma that my Taxotere-induced neuropathy in my fingertips will allow this is greatly appreciated. I've only been able to work four days since diagnosis and uhm, my finances SUCK!
luv you guyz
Lisa
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A big hello and that sucks to everyone who needs it today. Its Monday! What can I say. It amazes me how fast this thread moves.
Today is going to be the change over with the new and improved bc.org site. Hoping it all goes smoothly. I dont get to use my computer at work, so Im hoping to see you all when I get home tonight in a new "house."
SueICanDo: Foxy sounds adorable. Poor baby hiding from the thunder? So if you had to work all week-end, when do you get days off? Working the week-ends sucks big time. The after chemo part of this journey really sucks. I know I lost all my energy and spirit. It took along time to recover from all this emotionally and physically. In fact before cancer I was in management, now - wouldnt even think of it. Just roll with the flow if you can and know we all understand what your going through and we all say IT SUCKS!
Isabella: Sharpening your shovels? OMG Im LMAO. That was very funny. No skeeters? I want to live where you live!
DebC: I knew if I put the question out, you would come back with the answers. I always love how you find practical ways to take care of things. Im definitely gonna try the epsom salts, listerine, and beer. When I read about the bug zapper - I cracked up. A women of my own heart. I would love to have one of them and just zap those skeeters away. Im hoping all is going well and Im sending you a big that sucks! Just because! You are one strong lady and having to go through chemo without an end date - well I think that deserves the biggest suck of the day.
Diane: Same thing I said to DebC goes to you too. I dont know how you do it with the ongoing chemo and wish you didnt have to. Makes me want to stomp my foot down and just say "thats enough." So good to hear you had a good 3 days though. I sure appreciate those days. Hahaha I want a bug zapper too! Preview button? Heck I come here and type so fast - thats why I have some many typos and misspelled words.
V: Hmmm Fibromyalgia - that sucks. Although you have me thinking this morning. Since Im not on any aromatase inhibitors that might explain my achiness. I say we get those shovels and take care of whoever did that to those kittens. Breaks my heart! Im shouting out "you are not getting sick." Summer colds suck!
Felicia: Just saying good morning and hoping your day is not a sucky one. I am forbidden from all animal shelters and pet shops. There is always one sad little one I want to take home. 2 cats and oen dog are enough! Although I would always make room for more - my DH would leave if I brought back any more animals.
SoCal: Well golly gee and gosh too? Im so glad to see a post from you. I liked your idea about just going out and getting myself a new laptop! Since it is now history and not a priority in my DH thoughts. A light bulb lit though. I could bring my laptop home from work with me and get it hooked up to comcast. I might just do that!
Shirley: Yep this thread moves fast doesnt it? Now that the breaks on my car are fixed, thats history. Just waiting to see what my newest adventure will be. The ankle is better and your right, the room at the car fixer place was tiny and crowded. Ill take anything for an excuse. I picked up a penny and made a wish - no more stalkers, will make sure they don't exist!
Lisa: Now I must run back and look at the pictures from SoCal. I want to see which one is you. Sounds like you all had fun on Saturday. I love reading about your get togethers.
OK - have to run, hit the showers and get ready for work. Hello to everyone I have missed by name. There are so many of us now, my chemobrain makes me get confused! Maybe when I get home, I can tell you my duck story. Its a funny one, and right now the male duck is outside quacking quite loudly. He must be saying that sucks to something.
Nicki
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Morning, ladies, don't have time to mention all by name, just a big, general, stinky "that sucks" to all--some more than others, you know who you are!!
Waking up too late to walk (again) sucks!! But I'm putting my sneaks under my desk and taking my hour lunch today in the parking lot--monotonous, but outside!!!
Gotta go shower, I'll catch up more after work.
Hope everyone has a great Monday!!
Love you guys,
Sue
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Good Morning Sue. What sucks is having to go to work while getting chemo. I did it and hated it. Im picturing you going outside with your sneakers during lunch. I get to wear my sneakers all day because Im so clumbsy at the present time. And let me tell you - sneakers and business suits do not go well. See ya after work.
Nicki
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CatMck- Well I would say your doing EXACTLY what we all do during different ups and downs through this hell we call cancer! I can totally relate to not wanting to talk, and then being angry noone has called!!!
You are a NEW normal! Take the good moments with the crying, punching, screaming, I am so mad moments. It is all normal and part of the brain processing all this emotional hell you and all of us are now in!
Chin and fists up girl! You can and will adjust to your new normal, and you will have breakdowns accept them!!!
Viv,
I chased 4 little kittens last summer... I now have one of them.....they are hard to catch. See if your local animal shelter has traps, that is how I caught the little buggers!!! I can not believe someone would pour kerosene on kittens! Sorry your job sucks, bc is enough!
wishiwere- I am so sorry your waiting, it is the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember you are having one of those bad times! I can relate I was so pissed off with the whole Dr world last few weeks. Now I still do not like them, but my language toward them,
has seemed to clear up a tad! LOL! I feel your anger you punch and kick and scream! But do not give up on sex. It is a good stress reliever!! LOL! I have not been cleared in that area yet so I will see if I am in the same situation soon!
Traci- Welcome back we missed you!!! So you do not like spiders?
I try and save the little monsters and set them outside to kill the bugs. But if they are really big and ugly I call the hubby or one of my 4 boys to pound it's a**!!! Big freaks me out!! Just in spiders sizes girls!!!! LOL!
Hope everyone's sucky days drop a notch or two to the other side!
The 'Good side"!
Dani
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This thread cracks me up. You girls are the best. A big "That Sucks" to all.
My suck for the day is so minor I don't even want to mention it, but it's the only one I could think of, that won't take up hours of your time, so here goes. I went to the video store (actually walked there because I can't drive due to Parkinson's Disease). I wanted to get the movie "Far from the MADDING Crowd" as it was mentioned on another site where I supposedly should have no access......ROFLMBO! (even though it was misspelled MaddENing.....LMBO). It's a great movie with Julie Christie.
Well not only did they not have the movie but I got caught in the rain, without an umbrella, on the way back.
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Well, this page will soon be filled. Just came in to check in before I got so far behind!
Lisa, I can so believe SoCalLisa is your photographer (and, of course, historian). I've seen pictures she has taken on another thread and their beautiful. Shoot, I'm lucky if I get a shot with a whole body, from head to toe, without cutting off something.
I like that you've got your doggie almost trained. I know you've got a long way to go, but it takes patients. Listen to me. HAHA! Mine had me trained very well.
SoCalLisa, don't be a stranger here on this thread. There are some really sucky stuff going on at times, but are days that we have some good laughs.
Sue, I'm with Nicki, it sucks that you have to work while going through chemo. I don't know how you gals do it. Perhaps it better than sitting around thinking about how badly you feel. Dunno. Still don't think I coulda ever done it. DH, who can often times be a SH*T, did almost everything.
Nicki, kuddos to you too for working through chemo. And, if I find a penny I'm gonna make a wish about those stalkers. In fact, I'll have dh throw a penny SOMEWHERE and I'll go find it. If I don't I'll make a voodoo doll. I'll tape the the doll's mouth
so s/he can't talk. I'll take one of those plastic things that cops use to temporarily tie hands behind their backs, and use it to tie her/his feet together so s/he can't follow you around. I'm sure I've got some rope here and I'll tie it's hands together. If that doesn't work, we'll get Isabella's sharpened shovels. Can't wait to hear about the duck story!
Dani, one of my DDs called me yesterday. She just bought some patio funiture. She saw a tiny spider making a web under her swing thing. I told her to get rid of the web. She said she didn't want to kill the spider. Not that she thinks about eating other stuff. She just feels sorry for it. LOL But her cats won't feel sorry for it.
I'm gonna get some coffee. I'm looking forward to this site being changed for the BETTER, I hope. It's been moving so slowly when posting.
Hope for all of you this day is filled with NOTHING but WONDERFUL!
Shirley
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Wow, Blue, that really sucked! And no movie! Well, we'll look at the good side of it. At least you got in a nice little walk.
Shirley
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Yeah Shirley........it was a nice walk and the rain did cool me down some.......those darn hot flashes. hehehehehe
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Wow, I went away for the weekend and am soooo far behind! I've scrolled through some, but will have to go back and read the posts later. In the meantime, a big That Sucks wherever it applies.
We went to our lake house for the weekend and it was my first trip down there since late last year. It was really nice to see our friends and neighbors again, but I just wish that people could ask how I'm doing without looking at my chest. I know they're concerned about me, but after a while I just wanted to scream, "I'll give you a 50/50 shot at guessing which one's the new one!"
It was also the longest amount of time I've been in a car since my surgery (almost 2 hours to get there) and it just wore me out. Then I had to turn around and do it again yesterday. . .came home and took a nice long nap. I'm going to try going back for the holiday weekend and spend more than 2 days so the road trip doesn't take such a toll.
BTW, I did catch the pictures of Mister and Dinah. Too cute. Wish my 2 labs would pose for pictures. They always think the camera is a treat and just want to come at me.
Take care all. Hope this Monday didn't produce too much IOS.
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Bluedahlia, I really wouldn't want to be caught in the rain. Especially if I had just finished doing my hair which takes me forever and I sweat like a pig while fixing it. But glad it helped with the hot flashes!
Sheila, sounds like a good idea to stay longer next time. Those drives certainly can wear you out. Hope you are rested up.
Shirley
BTW, I really don't want to gripe about this, but the sight when posting is still slower than molasses. I wonder if this will be corrected.
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Wow...things have changed...brb
Dang Blue! You are a FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Ladies,
A big "That sucks" to all. Hope that all are feeling better soon.
Bluedahlia, Love your avatar!!! Can you send your avatar over to my house. I just love that guy!!
Take Care All,
Kerry
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A big hello and "that sucks" to all. Home from work VERY late. So far I think this new site is cool. At first I almost panicked cause I couldnt find this thread - well just for a second or two.
Blue: So good to see you. Thought maybe this song might be appropriate. Oh and a big that sucks for getting rained on.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w59/chemosabi1/sunrise/DSCN1538sm2text.jpg
Shirley: OMG! Im laughing so hard Im crying.
Dani: So what does your kitten look like and whats the name. Always curious about the names of our animals.
Sheila: Yep looking at the chest is #1. The other thing that makes me crazy is "So how are you, really."
Traci: Good to see ya.
Sorry everyone. Im tired and gonna go chill out in front of the television like a zombie.
Nicki
Anyways its my big "howdy" - I will see ya all in the morning.
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Nicki, I just sent you a pm regarding skeets. (I don't want to get accused of spamming or pushing a product). If Deb says Alaska is number one, I'm claiming number two for Minnesota. lol They're HUGE and vicious this year...they don't even wait for sundown these days. I get huge welts too.
Hope everyone has a non-sucky evening and big hugs!
Cute dogs btw! I lurrrrve puppies!
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Mosquitoes - I went to school just south of Montreal, just this side of the US border. The mosquitoes were so large that you could see what color they were (either gray and brown stripes, or brown speckled). I think it's something to do with summer being so short. At least, the little SUCKERS die in the fall.
About the poor little kitten - I grew up on a farm outside the city (New York, of course), and people were always dumping kittens, but they usually just died of distemper or starvation. I just don't get it. They're so adorable, and vulnerable. People who do that don't suck, they stink.
Well, I finally finished the first draft of the project - I have more to do, but I feel good about what I've gotten done. Feels like this will get done.
Cat - know that you are in my thoughts tonight, as you get the bc out, and finalize your treatment plan. Hope everything comes out as well for you as it did for me.
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Another quick pop in - I just hate work. Here is my little whine for the day. Yesterday I was in a corporate marketing meeting, we were chatting before the meeting started and I was talking about vitamins. So I said "well I have been told to take 3 vitamins. Biotin, Folic Acid and ummm, I cant remember the third." So the owner goes - was the third one for dementia? It was pretty funny - but I wanted to say - no, its just chemobrain.
MissLollie and IcandoSue: Im laughing because with our new site, I have to figure out how to check pms lol. I agree that the skeeters are pretty bad this year. On Saturday I was pulling weeds and I have this flowering bush. It was only 1:00 PM which is early afternoon. Anyways I was attacked then too. I still have some numbness in my upper arms from my bilateral mast - so I could see the stripes on the one that had decided to bite me there. It was the attack of the giant skeeters!
Kerry: A big hello to you. Hope today is a sucky free day.
Blue: It wasnt spelled correctly? OMG! Im LMAO!
Hello to everyone else. Hope your day isnt too sucky.
Nicki
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Nicki- I just posted this long reply and hit preview instead of submit and by the time I realized it was gone! Darn darn darn!
Short version - My cat is named Talon and he is a striped brw,blk,tan cat.
Man that sucks! I cannot remember all I posted but it was funny about Talon and I recovering together and now I do not have time!!!
Darn!
Bye- Dani
PS- I will hit submit this time!!!LOL!
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I haven't been around lately, because my SIL came down for a visit this weekend, and she just left to go back to Maryland this morning. She is ok, but her bf is annoying!
So many sucky posts, and I just don't have time to comment on them all, except to say a HUGE THAT SUCKS to everyone...
Now for just a couple of responses to individuals who posted some comments to me...
Nicki---
YES I have a case manager, but she is NO help at all!! I have Tricare, thru the military, and the case manager who is supposed to coordinate all my care is just a lazy, good for nothing woman who says that I am supposed to be responsible for getting all this medical care stuff approved, etc...
LisaSDCA-
Please don't have me worrying about something else that I probably have... I have thought about the Sjogren's thing, but just HOPE that I don't have it. My sister also had dry eyes, and she actually had a biopsy of her inside lip tissue (OUCH!) to have it tested for Sjogrens. She doesn't have Sjogrens, just extreme dry eye.
I DO NOT want to use Restasis... Have you read the patient information? It states that Restasis can cause LYMPHATIC CA.... No, I don't want that, so I stopped using the Restasis three weeks after I started...
I also have a dry mouth, and .... ALL my ehem... areas are dry, so it would just be my luck that I would have Sjogrens... I am sure I'll have to get it checked out.... I'm always the one who has all these weird conditions.
This is my first post on the new message boards... I hope it's not as slow as the other one...
Hope everyone has a good day, with no issues of suckiness!
Harley
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Hi All,
I have not been on the boards in awhile. I just don't want to think about cancer anymore now that I am off of chemo. Expanders are in and hurt like a SOB. A great "That Sucks" to all.
Traci, see an attorney. Sounds like your insurance company is trying to screw you royally. 22 years ago, when I was dx with bone cancer New York Life fired me. Cobra had just been signed into law and they tried to deny me until I threatened a lawyer. I remember sitting around with other patients telling insurance horror stories. After I got better, I crossed the line and moved to hospitals and made sure I got every penny out of the insurance companies. I am assuming you are self insured on a HMO. Surely, Aetna has a HMO in Texas they CAN transfer maybe with premium differences. Call your Representative in both FL and TX. It will be a lot of work but you can get your insurance. 22 years ago, I had to fight to get my COBRA and then fight to get my claims paid. I learned how to bill insurance companies and wrote to everybody. It kept me busy while going through recon. I was in hosptial management for 15 years. Send me a PM if there is anything I can do for you. I can help you make calls, write letters, etc. Call the Insurance Commisioner as well.
My husband owns a small company with 7 employees. Just got the new contract with BCBS. They went up 47% on the premiums!!!!!! Insurance Companies just SUCK. I tried watching Sicko when I first got cancer and it was more of a horror than the chemo!
I volunteered for our local poor shelter before BC. I have 11 cats and 2 dogs. We are trying to train the dogs to the radio fence. They got shocked last nite for the first time. It was awful. But we cannot afford the $6000 fence (thanks to BC). I had hoped to foster some kittens and my husband said NO! He knows we would fall in love with them and keep them. He is just as tenderhearted as I about strays. He is a good animal daddy. Love the animal pix. I can't figure out how to upload pix or I would show you some of mine.
My gripe: My hair is now coming in. The white "dryer lint" turned to grey short hair. Everyone thinks they have the right to rub my head and say "Ooooh.....look at how much hair you have" and the worst....."I am so proud of you". I know they mean well, but what are they proud of? Being in pain, gaining weight, crying, bitching, doing what any sane person would do to save their life?
Good news is a massage today. Hope I can lay on my stomach as my back is killing me and really need the work. My therapist is a BC survivor and finished rads and chemo 10 weeks ago for throat cancer. We have bonded so much lately.
Will try to stay in touch more. I missed you guys and all the laughs. This thread got me through the really rough times on Taxotere.
Debbie
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