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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2009

    Here's some info about a race I'm doing this weekend...   I'll be doing th 24 hour thunder rolls race this weekend  

    The Race......

    Who:     High Profile Adventure Racing L.L.C.

    What:    2009 Thunder Rolls  Adventure Race

    Where: Big River State Forest - Oquawka, Illinois

    When:  August 29, 2009

    The Course......

    The 7th annual "Thunder Rolls", 12 and 24 hour adventure race courses will continue to follow the trails, waterways, and migration routes of the Sauk and Fox Indians of the early 1800's.  This years course will be in the remote "Yellow Banks" territory of western Illinois.  The area, recognized for its yellow sand, was the home of Chief's Keokuk and Tama.  Chief Black Hawk staunchly defended it in the 1830's.  It is a land of water, pines, wildlife, birds, and many islands in the Mississippi River.

    The expedition style, unsupported race will involve paddling, trail running/trekking, mountain biking, navigation, coasteering, and rope work. 

    The 50 or 100 mile course (I'm doing the 100 mile course) is located in two states, Iowa and Illinois, in state forests, state parks, Historic sites, and Federal recreation areas.

    ________________________________________________         

    this up date gives information about what we'll be doing   one which include taking our bike on a traverse (rope)   http://www.thethunderrolls.org/Update%202%20-%202009.pdf

  • Cheri2
    Cheri2 Member Posts: 185
    edited August 2009

    Believe1- yay girl!!! So happy it went well and you are soft again!!!!  I can NOT wait till Friday- please update tomorrow to let me know how it feels the next day!

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited August 2009

    Sisters--Thanks for being so positive.  I've actually had pneumonia 3 times, maybe it is that.

    I'm in a parking lot near a building that has wireless, I just wanted to check to see what you all had to say.  Now I drive for 3 hours.

    Love ya,

    Karen 

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009

    Veggie...

    I love the look of the little tiny nose peircing. My Oncologist has hers done. I was going to ask her where she got it done at some point.. and now it is too late because she was chosen to do a years study at YALE... I am happy for her..oh.. and she is about 47ish...

    Yes Sandy.... Less than a month...:) :)..... We girls are trying to put together a Friday meeting somewhere... I will already be at the Hotel when you and Deborah get there.. I will see if our room is ready.. if so.. and I get in early.. I will make sure you all are told this so you can get a key and come up.

    I so look forward to long talks.. lots of laughs... and maybe one of us will win big on the nickle slots...LOL...

    See Karen... everyone agrees...Love you!

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009
    KAREN... 3 times pneumonia.... 3nodules... THERE YOU GO! No problem! Amen.. story over... good ending... wahooooooooooooooooooooooo... you go on your work trip with NO MORE WORRIES!
  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009

    Sandy.. YOU ROCK! Go gettem; for ALL OF US survivors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • swest
    swest Member Posts: 140
    edited August 2009

    Hi everyone!  From what I can see I have fabulous cleavage!!!!  Yipee!!  I go for the unveiling on Monday.  I had a hard time waking up this time.  I just did not want to move.  I was home by 2 PM and taking a nap by 3.  I have not had to take any pain meds so far.  Thank you everyone for all of your well wishes and prayers!  They worked.  I am so HAPPY so far! 

    Now I've got to lose the chemo weight to have a body to match these hot tata's! Wink

    Edited for spelling errors!

  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom Member Posts: 448
    edited August 2009

    Karen - I would totally agree w/ the other sisters. The oncologist is thinking about asthma. I think that is great news. I am w/ Laura - probably due to earlier pneumonia. Go off to work and "relax" - like you can do that. I know because I travel w/ work a lot myself!! Thanks for sharing your news!

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009

    Wonderful Swest !!!! They are so much softer and great cleavage... :)...

    Wonderful Believe.... !!!!!

    Tracy..Wonderful!!!!!

    Wahooooo'ssss for all the exchanges this week so far!!

    Cheri.. you are bringing up the rear sister.... make us PROUD!

  • suegmomof3
    suegmomof3 Member Posts: 38
    edited August 2009

    THANKS for your kind & supportive words, ladies!!!  I am feeling much better knowing that some of you have had the tingly sensations as well ...  no more roller coasters for me until next summer.  :)  sue

  • bobcat
    bobcat Member Posts: 526
    edited August 2009

    Swest - love your cleavage woman!!  Nap away - you deserve it.

    Rockwell - go girl - 100 miles - you are my hero!

    Cheri - love and prayers for Friday.

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited August 2009

    DancingVeggie:  My apologies for taking this in jest.  You did ask, "What do you think?" about the nose ring and I truly thought that the way you put it - you were kidding and that you really wanted our opinion...mea culpa, mea culpa. Truly, we never mean to hurt anyone's feelings here...and my sort of zany sense of humor came out all wrong.  All I can say is, I never thought in my life I would want a tattoo, and after having cancer, I suddenly think a tattoo would be pretty nice.  So go for it - especially if it is part of the exchange package! 

    Deborah

  • bobcat
    bobcat Member Posts: 526
    edited August 2009

    Nipple tattoos are cool - LOL!

  • Jan1
    Jan1 Member Posts: 281
    edited August 2009

    Dancingveggie,  I say go for it.  If you want your nose pierced then that is your business.  I kind of like what Cher said on an interview when she was criticized for all of the plastic surgery she has had.  Her response was "If I want to put a set of boobs on my back, that is my choice and my business!"  You gotta love that tenacity. 

    I am so happy to see that the exchanges went well swest, traci126,believe did Saintmelissa chime in yet?

    Karen I will PM you, smile and relax as best as you can.  Jan

  • bobcat
    bobcat Member Posts: 526
    edited August 2009

    Bra topic from a couple of pages back.  I initially(after exchange)  started wearing a bra after never wearing one in my life. 6 months ago I bought the VS imax 36 C(perfect fit)and loved it but it made me look too big and I gave them away and I've never been an in your face breast girl.  Then I bought from QVC the For Everyoung by Kathleen Kirkwood - also in 36 C and spilled over the top.  Then just gave up on bras - that's my preference.  I just now tried it on again(the QVC bra)(after 6 months) and it is perfection!!!  Love how the new foobs have slightly settled and feel more natural and if I need support for clothes this is the perfect bra plus it comes is cool colors and linings. News....

    Dancingveggie - I peirced my bellybutton 12 years ago to much negative reaction...Do what you want - you won't regret it and if you do, just take it out!!Kiss

  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 399
    edited August 2009

    I need advice from the booby guru's...... I had my 5th fill on Tuesday and I have to say that this fill feels like I'm stretching my skin to the limit. I'm at 370cc's and I feel like my incisions are going to explode! I have a sinking feeling that my next couple of fills are going to be rough! I truly know now what you were all talking about when you said "TURTLE SHELLS" !!!! My ribcage and back are sore and I can feel my cheery disposition going down the drain..............................That plus the fact that I started Tamoxifen 4 days ago is a recipe for some interesting days ahead. Will my skin finally stretch and give me some relief like it did for my previous fills or am I stuck feeling this way from now on???

    Oh, and ditto on the bellybutton piercing...I did mine last summer and am thrilled with it!

    Terri

  • bobcat
    bobcat Member Posts: 526
    edited August 2009

    Terri - The final fills, in my experience were the worst but I prevailed.  Yes, they feel stretched to the limits!!  The turtle shell feeling is real and percoset, valium and all the other drugs prescribed make life more tolerable.  Not that you should become addicited, that's not what I'm talking about but you are stretching your skin and muscles and need relief - so take your meds, relax as much as you need but also work out as much as you can.  I know you are into fitness, as I am, and that saved me and got me through the expansion.  You can PM me with any spcific questions.

    Good luck, Bobbi

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2009

    Terri if you can wait... take a little break between fills about 2 - 4 weeks that might help. Just depends whether your in a big hurry to get this all done

  • 4greatkids
    4greatkids Member Posts: 89
    edited August 2009

    Terri-   I thought that I was going to rip my stitches too as I got towards the end. You'd be surprised how much you can stretch.I found that stretching really helped as well as a lot of warm baths.

    swest, traci, and believe- Congrats on the soft boobies. I'm glad that you are all doing well. Rest up, as it's easy to overdo it when you feel good.

    Bobcat- I always wondered about those Kathleen Kirkwood bras. I'm a big QVC girl. I'll have to try one.

    Karen- Safe travels to you.

  • Cheri2
    Cheri2 Member Posts: 185
    edited August 2009

    Terri,  I agree toward the end I am in pain!!!  My PS said lots of lotion on the skin- there can't be too much lotion.  I would take valium for muscle soreness 5mg if needed but usually only needed it that day.  I went slow- 50cc's each towards the end!!!  Good Luck!  I waited 2 weeks minimum between towards the end!

    Thanks for all the good wishes guys- I am soooo excited for Friday, I already have my bag packed and ready!!!  

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited August 2009

    Terri:  Some just have more pain and discomfort with fills than others.  There have been threads STARTED about "continued tissue expander pain" and it is just a matter of pushing through it - keeping your eye on the prize.  How much more is your PS thinking he will fill before the exchange?  Just wait a little longer for your next fill.  Wait until you are feeling reasonably comfortable again. 

    Karen:  I am rejoicing about the news - NED!  Keep pursuing reasons for that cough though! 

    Cough-varient asthma

    http://journals.lww.com/clinpulm/Abstract/2008/07000/Cough_Variant_Asthma__A_Major_Cause_of_Chronic.1.aspx

  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 399
    edited August 2009

    Thanks everyone for your advice. I guess I just have to grin and bear it as they say. My PS hasn't given me anything for pain (I didn't have any until now) so I'm just taking Advil. My next appointment is in 3 weeks which is one week more than usual because he is away for a seminar. Hopefully, I'll be feeling less pain by then and can go through with my next fill.  Whippetmom, he said something a few fills back about going to about 450cc's and then putting in a larger implant at the exchange. I asked him again yesterday about how big an implant he was planning on  putting in  and he said he would have to wait to see how much my skin stretches first and then  he would decide "at surgery" what best suits my body size. I guess as we get closer to exchange date he'll be able to give me a better idea of what he thinks he can put in. To tell you the truth, I felt "less fat" when my boobies were at 200cc's. Now I just feel like an overbloated balloon (to be polite).

    Terri

  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 399
    edited August 2009

    Thanks everyone for your advice. I guess I just have to grin and bear it as they say. My PS hasn't given me anything for pain (I didn't have any until now) so I'm just taking Advil. My next appointment is in 3 weeks which is one week more than usual because he is away for a seminar. Hopefully I'll be feeling less pain by then and can go through with my next fill.  Whippetmom, he said something a few fills back about going to at least 450cc's and then putting in a larger implant at the exchange. I asked him again yesterday about how big an implant he was planning on  putting in  and he said he would have to wait to see how much my skin stretches first and then  he would decide "at surgery" what best suits my body size. I guess as we get closer to exchange date he'll be able to give me an a better idea of what he thinks he can put in. To tell you the truth, I felt "less fat" when my boobies were at 200cc's. Now I just feel like an overbloated ballon (to be polite).

    Terri

  • sam1991
    sam1991 Member Posts: 137
    edited August 2009

    Oh Terri...the last few fills are the worst. If you can use your pain medicine don't be afraid to. This too shall pass....Good luck to you and keep the pot of gold in mind!!!!

    xxoo 

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2009

    Terri with waiting 3 weeks I'm very hopeful for you that things will be going much better. Use lotion to soften up your skin...I think that really helps...after putting a lot of lotion on you can cover your breast with saran wrap or wear a butter or cool whip bowl...now who would have ever done such a thing lol : - )

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009

    Terri... are you short.. I forgot?? If so.. I understand your "less fat" comment.

    My Dh thinks If I were any bigger.. I might look chubby. I am 5ft tall... and have 450cc Mentor hp silicone implants... I am not a full C cup.. but a Large B to small C...

    I so get the idea of " acting a certain way..." I ALWAYS was the gal who would NEVER wear white after Labor Day... and if Memorial Day had not come and gone.. you would never see me in shorts. If it was 100 degrees in Feb... I would still be in pants...:) ( VERY  proper upbringing...I had to walk down the hallway with 4 books on my head WITH heals.. before I could wear hi-heals out of the house...:)

    Anyway... After the LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGg ordeal of BC.. after having to endure Chemo... .. I am not quite the same woman...

    I was talking to my dear mother about my hair.. ( that is to come...:).. and she said.. " now remember Laura Ann, you are over 40...)... And I just smiled. I said.. " Mom, I know I am.. but I will never do anything because the secular world.. or the world of "class" says I should.." I told her I would never in a million years hurt anyone.. or do bad things.. ( if I can help it..hehe).. but I will do what I want.. within reason. She looked at me and said.. " and you should..."... It was a good day!

    I hope every one of you... do what you want.. within reason... :)... When we do die someday.. as NONE of us are getting out of this alive...hehe... then what? Will you look back an say.. " Oh dear, I wish I had not pierced my belly button..."..... ROFLOL.. DOUBTFUL! I pierced mine too.. about ten yrs back I think... so many family members just thought I was "going through something"... LOL LOL... My dh.. who has NO piercing and NO tattoos.. and never would.. it is SO not him....told me.... " Laura Ann, they are just wishing they had the belly to do that..." LOL

    My dh... my biggest fan....hehe....

    I am wishing now.. I still had the sweet belly...LOL LOL

    Good Evening Ladies.. it is 11pm here and I have to get up at 8am... (((HUGS))) ( I hope I can sleep... DH is SNORING up a storm next to me right now... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... lol

  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 399
    edited August 2009

    Sam,Sandy and Laura: I'm going to get myself some pain meds, lotion to slather on these babies and pamper them. I've come this far and don't want to mess it up now. I'm feeling kind of down these days and find myself tearing up every once and a while. I don't know, I just feel like this "C" is going to get me one of these days and I'm kind of feeling helpless. Could be the Tamox talking...right? I never in a million years thought I would be where I am now. And to think a few months ago my big concern was getting cholesterol or something like that! Sorry, just lost it there for a bit. Thanks again everyone for your support. If not for this group I don't know where I'd be....

    Laura: I'm 5'6 and 147 lbs. I've gained 8 lbs all in the tummy in the last couple of months! AGGGHHH!

    Terri

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited August 2009

    Laura... reading your post reminded me of my favorite song that's out right now

    "If Today Was Your Last Day"

    My best friend gave me the best advice
    He said each day's a gift and not a given right
    Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
    And try to take the path less traveled by
    That first step you take is the longest stride

    If today was your last day
    And tomorrow was too late
    Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
    Would you live each moment like your last?
    Leave old pictures in the past
    Donate every dime you have?
    If today was your last day

    Against the grain should be a way of life
    What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
    Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
    So live like you'll never live it twice
    Don't take the free ride in your own life

    If today was your last day
    And tomorrow was too late
    Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
    Would you live each moment like your last?
    Leave old pictures in the past
    Donate every dime you have?
    Would you call old friends you never see?
    Reminisce old memories
    Would you forgive your enemies?
    Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
    Swear up and down to God above
    That you finally fall in love
    If today was your last day

    If today was your last day
    Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
    You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
    Regardless of who you are
    So do whatever it takes
    'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
    Let nothin' stand in your way
    Cause the hands of time are never on your side

    If today was your last day
    And tomorrow was too late
    Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

    Would you live each moment like your last?
    Leave old pictures in the past
    Donate every dime you have?
    Would you call old friends you never see?
    Reminisce old memories
    Would you forgive your enemies?
    Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
    Swear up and down to God above
    That you finally fall in love
    If today was your last day

    this should be a link to the video

    http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=lyrics+for+if+today+was+your+last+day&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=5eJdSpmgF4faNsTPtK4C&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4#

    just reading these verses it gave me goose bumps again...

  • Cheri2
    Cheri2 Member Posts: 185
    edited August 2009

    Terri- I have gained 13 pounds in the past 6 months! UGH! I am still walking but no running because of these stupid TE's- it hurts wayyyyyy tooooo much to run or swim!  I do think it will be worth it in the end and after these bricks are out of me, I am sure I will run it all off!!!  Think of the end result and when you are back to doing your regular stuff you will burn it off!!!!  And, if you need a jump start- consider lipo!  I am thinking if this fat doesn't burn off after all this is done- what's a little lipo compared to all this other stuff we've been through!!!???

    Estepp I am laughing hard at your post- I think our mom's grew up together!!!  I never got to wear heals!  But I thought wearing white after labor day was a sin and was never allowed to wear jeans or slacks to school until high school until then had to wear skirts! eeessshhhhh!  What our parents put us through!  My mother was a true southern bell and still is quite the trip!  I still don't wear white after labor day but I must say I live in my jeans and heels!

    OK I have packed lysol and wipes in my hospital bag and my DH has been instructed to wipe that room down!!! I have a set of PJ's and shorts and a short sleeve hoodie...my ipod...a magazine for my best friend to read (she's spending the night with me) and 3 water bottles.  My reading glasses, toothbrush and paste...Can anyone think of anything else? I hate that I have to spend the night there!

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2009

    Sandy.. those words to the song.. WOW......

    Cheri.. I went to private school.. so I never wore pants...:)

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