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  • NWArtLady
    NWArtLady Member Posts: 239
    edited August 2012

    bump!

  • toronto-girl
    toronto-girl Member Posts: 5
    edited August 2012

    Thank-you for this post. I start chemo on the 9th and this has really helped me prepare mentally and physically.I appreciate all the support-hope I can pay back at some point

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012
    bump timeCool
  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    bump for Cateyesjc

  • palmettomom3
    palmettomom3 Member Posts: 6
    edited August 2012

    So glad I found this post! Thank you from a "newbie " for keeping it going! Lots of great info to help as I start chemo tomorrow...well today...Aug 9. Those steroids are already keeping me up!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    Bumping up again for the newbies.

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    let's keep this thread active - bump!

  • spicedlife
    spicedlife Member Posts: 79
    edited August 2012

    Oh gooodie, it is my first time to bump!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012

    My turn to bump for the Newbies..... bumpity bump bump!!!!!!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    Bumping again

  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2012

    Is bumping four times a day needed?

  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2012

    Why not copy the original and start a new item? Quote original author and feet permission..?

  • bcbarbie10
    bcbarbie10 Member Posts: 148
    edited August 2012

    I dont know where else post this question: when can we NOT have sex?

    Sorry, but i have to ask. My MO is a guy and i dont feel comfortable asking. Thanks!

  • palmettomom3
    palmettomom3 Member Posts: 6
    edited August 2012

    Bcbarbie ...good question. I was wondering that as well but haven't asked. My appts seem so involved with blood work and results that I get sidetracked! I hope someone comes along to offer advise!

  • bcbarbie10
    bcbarbie10 Member Posts: 148
    edited August 2012

    Palmettomom, it seems it's not advisable to have it on the week immediately after chemo since our counts are down and we might get uti. Even more should we abstain is the first two days after chemo bec we might irritate our partner bec some of the chemo agents do stay in our mucous membranes, etc, vaginal wall, mouth mucosa. Same way Rock advised us to flush twice, we leave behind traces/fumes of the chemo agents risking exposure to the next user. The few days before the chemo are best, though, when our counts are expected to be higher.



    Hope anyone else can chime in and elighten us further.



    Thanks!

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited August 2012

    le bump!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012
    Oh yay!!!!  It's my turn to bump!!!!!!  BumpCool 
  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited August 2012

    Yep. BUMP!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012

    Bump for the newbies!!!!!

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    BUMP!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    Bumping again

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    me too!  Bump for the newbies.

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited August 2012

    All of you "bumpers" ROCK!! :)

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012

    Bumpity Bump Bump!!!!!

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn Member Posts: 24
    edited August 2012

    Bump the bad metal taste out of my mouth!!!!!!

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    bump for emerald0320 who starts chemo today.  Best wishes!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited August 2012

    Bump for all of those who will start chemo soon!!!!!  Wishing minimal side effects for all!!!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    Bumping again

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited September 2012

    bump it up!

  • annde
    annde Member Posts: 9
    edited September 2012

    Tucks saved my burning bum from the extreme diarrhea pain. Hugs to all

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