Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Once I finally got my profile and avatar fixed for the new Forum I found that after I'm signed in if I click my avatar the drop down list contains my Bookmarks, which were my previous Favorites.
Sorry for the repeat of Carole's post, didn't realize when I posted this that I wasn't at the end of the comments.
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I was able to add an avatar, it’s my partner and niece walking ahead of me on Tigertail beach, Marco Island. Tiny pic doesn’t tell the story of a good 1/2 mile hike from the car.
As for my “signature” which is my dx and treatments, I followed directions but it says to use Control key and some other key - none of which are on my iPhone. It can wait until I open this on a laptop, so maybe later.
I went to the pool, 88 w 69% humidity so a “feels like” temp about 91. I just hung out reading a book, it was windy & gray with some sun. Came home and the AC felt ice cold! I had to get in the shower to clean up. I’m bored, awaiting the push to get on the road. Enjoy your Saturday.0 -
cardplayer, LOL about being distracted, I think these days distraction is my middle name! I still don't know if I will make another appointment with my PS or not. I never heard of breast implant illness, but I guess I can google it. Likewise don't know what implant failure is. I was avoiding going back to PS because he pushes lymphedema care/ surgery on me and I don't want to do anything about lymphedema at this point in time. I guess I should go back one more time. I don't remember when I had it scheduled, but I think sometime in September. MyChart makes it easy to cancel appointments. I never even had to speak to anyone or give a reason for the cancelation.
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Hello all, just popping in today thanks for all the positive comments, they meant a lot. Surgery went ok, and so grateful to be home healing.
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We are glad you are home too, BB. Do get lots of rest and take as many liberties (pampering) as you can. Hope all remains as smooth as possible. We will be here any time to say hi, chat, give you suggestions or whatever it seems you most need at the time.
I'm not staying here because I have a huge orange and white cat insisting on helping here which isn't too workable.
We are all wishing you well.
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MM - Bilateral with expanders and then silicone implants. I saw my BS and PS for 3 years then stopped as I was seeing my MO every 3 months. Too many doctors.
Sandy - I don't put anything on my waffles - plain out of the toaster. Nothing on homemade waffles or pancakes either.
Treatment #5 was better than 4. Stayed a head of nausea which never came :) But the dexamethasone messed with me. Only 11 more weeks to go!!! Seems like eternity. Counting down till the 10th when we meet with the transplant doctor. Hopefully, I'll get lots of answers. I guess DH and I are need to come up with a list of questions to get answers.
Sat outside and read yesterday afternoon. I even put sunscreen on which I never so and got a little too pink. One of the chemo drugs makes you sensitive to the sun. Supposed to be nice again today, but will be in doors as I have lots of paperwork to do for work.
Ruth - your pictures are great.
Have a great Sunday.
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illinoislady, LOL about your cat!
I tried again and again without success to add an avatar, update my diagnoses and treatments, and got nowhere, even after listening to the videos. My computer is old, so that probably doesn't help, so is my iPad, I need to dig out my laptop that I bought last year, but never really liked.
I don't get emails of what others post anymore, but I don't think that was from my end.
Another gloomy, raining, stormy day, but tomorrow should come with some sunshine. I am still cleaning out the home office. I can not believe all the junk I kept! I bought some bins to put things in to store upstairs. They are small, only about 3.5" deep, perfect for paper and other office supplies. Also keep me from saving too much!
I have my dexa scan at the end of May. I will be glad when that is over as I see it as another test that highlights my obesity! If I had my way, I would stay far, far away from doctors and any type of body scan! I read somewhere that dexa scans really don't help much at predicting who will end up with fractures. I never worried about fractures and I know my bones are just fine. This is just another hoop we all jump through with cancer treatments.
Funny how one letter, that survivalship plan, sent to me by mistake, has changed my mindset, and not for the better. It is as if I reverted to the way I felt during my first two cancer treatments. I had such a positive attitude with my third diagnosis and treatment, now I feel betrayed, I lack trust, I second guess all doctor appointments. I feel hurt that when I needed mental health support I received none and was dismissed by others as simply having something "strike a nerve." I feel like a number again, not like a person, as far as the medical community goes.
My PCP told me to see a nutritionist at ShopRite, a local grocery store. My orthopedic doctor wanted me to see a real nutritionist but she called me back and told me my insurance wouldn't pay for any of it because I am not diabetic. After a lifetime of being fat, I don't think there is much I don't know about losing weight. I did just fine on my own and was starting to lose a lot of weight, then I got cancer again and my diet was shattered.
I am struggling to get back on a healthy eating routine but I will get there, eventually, without weight loss drugs or advertised diets. My abdomen is so sore from the liposuction I had with my exchange surgery. I feel awful most of the time and wonder if I will ever feel well again, or if this will be the new me post third cancer?
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A good conscience is to the soul what health is to the body; it preserves constant ease and serenity within us, and more than countervails all the calamities and afflictions which can befall us without.
Joseph Addison
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A bit overcast here this morning. It could even rain, but I hope it doesn't. I haven't gotten over the last rains. Maverick, I hate that you are going through all the negativism of the PTSD and then being told on a strictly conversational level that you have this wrong.
I keep thinking — you are not a novice about all these things which would give it more credence if that were the case. Who better knows us then ourselves. I tend to think some in the medical community are very dismissive because they went to med school and so they are experts. If that were really the case the majority of us would be a lot happier with those Dr.'s we see.
As to weight — well one way or the other is all right with me. I've been both too skinny as well as too fat. For obvious reasons I'd rather be on the leaner side, but I tend to feel people are okay either way. It is an issue because our society is geared toward appreciating leanness more — but if you do all the right things and eat healthier most of the time (I'm not known for turning away very much from a sinful dessert most days) then I think you are just fine. Sometimes it just seems to run in families. Sure did in mine.
Most people could be their own nutritionist and probably are. I admit that I got started with it by going to classes at our local Rec Center here. The Felician Sisters from our local hospital would give out tuition at times if it was hard for you to pay out the $35.00 for the class. I grew up with our neighbors having huge home gardens so eating a lot of fresh home grown food. Then I was out on my own and all the marvelous choices in the supermarket — boxes and boxes. Being young, most of it tasted great and didn't seem to hurt me. Then I found out it was all pretty much chemical fake food. Oops !!!
We are all going to be all right, but some days you do get weary. I validate that in you Maverick. You are valuable whether you are too thick or too lean, happy or sad, energetic or a bit lazy or whatever you feel. You are the real you and that is the person that matters. That is the person I respect. Sending Sunday hugs.💛
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MM, I'm sorry you are at such a low ebb in your mental outlook but I don't have any words of wisdom. I am very critical of myself for being overweight and will continue to try to be mindful of what and how much I eat. But losing weight becomes more and more difficult with age as long as there is appetite and appreciation for food. I'm not willing at my stage in life to give up the pleasures of food and drink for a thinner body.
Speaking of "stage of life," dh and I have finalized a will, something on my To Do list for at least five years.
My laptop tells me it's 60 degrees outside and I can see for myself it's sunny. I will take my somewhat overweight self out into the yard a little later and work on a couple of pruning projects that need to be done before we go north to MN. An annoying habit of the crepe myrtle trees, 10 of them, is to grow sprouts from the base. I have to clip those, knowing they will immediately start to grow again. And years ago I planted wisteria bushes on either side of the entrance to the driveway. We call them our Little Shop of Horrors bushes because they grow so vigorously, sending out long vines. Left to their own devices, they would blanket the entrance to the driveway. So I will prune them, being mindful that they bloom on old growth and are quite beautiful for about two weeks in the spring.
DH is cooking dinner which is a wonderful thing! Today I don't have to answer the What's for Dinner? question.
My Bible reading continues. I am now into Numbers. I also downloaded several books with historical and geographical background and commentary. I usually spend an hour or so in the afternoon reading on my laptop Kindle app.
Hope everyone enjoys today in one way or another.
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MM - I'm due for my DEXA scan in August. I don't mind the as it revealed my osteoporosis and started on Prolia. Bone Density improved after 2 years but still osteoporotic. Now I"m on Zometa monthly because of the myeloma.
Regarding weight - people who are thin also get body shamed. Right now, I'm too thin since starting treatment. I got told the other day that I'm a feather. Needless to say I'm even more sensitive about my weight right now.
Having a hard day today.
MM - listen to your heart and do what is right for you regarding seeing doctors. You know you best.
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Karen, I hear you! It really isn't great to be on either side of the norm. I had a friend years ago that had to force herself to eat more because she was so thin. She actually consumed a lot, but just didn't put on weight easily. She wasn't anorexic. She had a lifetime of tests, but no reason for it. She was told it was just her metabolism. We bonded over the pain of not being "normal weight," just at opposite ends. I often wonder if she ever put on weight as she aged? Haven't seen her since high school. I really hope things get better for you with your weight. I think your issue is less in your control than mine is, so I should be thankful for that and try harder to shed pounds!
Karen, I also want to thank you for your comment, "listen to my heart" because I really needed to hear that.
Carole, I will be fine, I always come out of rough emotional times better than ever, so I expect it to be the same this time.
I am trying to concentrate on my recent diagnosis and my current team and not the past. I wrote in my planner book to reschedule my appointment with my PS. It won't be until September and I can deal with it then. I am not afraid to tell him I don't want the lymphedema surgery he wants me to have. My first priority is to lose weight! So glad the sun is out where you are! I hope to see some sun tomorrow!
Cindy, your avatar, while small, is great! I still can't figure out how to load one. I wish they would have some general ones to pick from, all my photos are on my phone/iPad. Sometime this week I will take out my laptop and try it on there.
I need to get back to going through the years of collecting stuff in our home office! I needed a larger trash bag, then decided to take the trash out of the bag I had that was too small, and automatically started to retrieve things I threw out! I caught myself, asked myself "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Then I put them in the new bag…..and I wonder why I have so much stuff! I need to let go of things! Seems like I have another bad habit to work on breaking!
To end with a bit of humor, I found two "steno books" (used for shorthand) and a tablet of Typing Paper! LOL
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100 degrees in Las Vegas today. 🥵 We left rain and foggy weather. The temperature will be cooler tomorrow- upper 80s and windy. We have tickets to see Mad Apple tomorrow night. It’s a Cirque du Soleil show. Looking forward to it. My step tracker tells me I did 14211 steps today. My feet’s agree. It’s been a long day. I’ve been up since 4:30 this morning.
Mavericksmom - I worked with a nutritionist years ago when I was first diagnosed with GI issues. They were helpful with food recommendations for me. I had good insurance at the time (through work) so it was covered. And now I’m wondering if they still make steno pads? I worked with a women who took notes using shorthand.
Glad to hear your treatment went well Karen.Have a wonderful evening.
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I think I’m missing, or missed, things on here. Bennybear, I hope your doing well, I never saw your post. Pictures from Ruth, I didn’t see. And Karen, I missed everything to do with waffles, but I’m glad your treatment 5 was better than 4.
Mavericksmom, I’m trying to cut out my junk food snacking. Sone days are better than others. I’m up to a weight I have t seen in probably 10 years, and I don’t like it.
And Carole, I’m critical of myself too. I see women heavier and I wonder how they came to love their body as it is.Cardplayer, have fun in Vegas and especially at Cirque. I have a cousin who lives out there, but I haven’t visited in years.
Avatar- they sent me an email after I filled out one of those forms. They gave me this link to get a picture from my phone on as avatar. Good luck!www.breastcancer.org/profile?section=settings
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Cindy, thanks for the link, I will try that on my iPad! I don't care if I can't do it. As long as I can post here, that is all I care about! Someone mentioned clicking their avatar brought up their favorites and that sounds great!
I did send a response to Mods about the forum titles. I hope I am saying the correct terminology. Maybe it is me, but even the "Stage IV Only" is in very small print at the bottom of the topics. I think many will not even look at that. Again, that's a Mod's issue, so they can do as they want, I just mentioned it.
Cardplayer, I would die in that heat! That was A LOT of steps!!!! I often wonder about steps via my phone as everyone's stride is different. It would take me a lot more steps to walk a mile than it does my son!
Finally, we have sun again! Must enjoy it today because it isn't supposed to make another appearance until the weekend!
Happy May Day!
DH and I are headed to BJ's this morning. Haven't been there for over two weeks. This afternoon we are getting our second bivalent booster for Covid. I don't want to mask anymore, but still want to be proactive, thus the booster. The CDC recommends it for over 65 or immune compromised and state it will not affect the ability to get the new vaccine in the fall.
Still debating on whether or not to reschedule my PS appointment. I'm going into the new week not wanting to think about health issues at all. I was able to switch PCP doctors and reschedule my BS appointment last week and that's all I really needed to do. It is past time to put breast cancer in "the rear view mirror!"
I still have so much work in office to do, the first of four rooms to go through! I came across notebooks from when I assisted in Physical Science. That was for 9th grade classes and I loved it since I majored in science in college. I remember when the teacher retired. She gave me the best compliment I ever received in my life. She told the principal that it's too bad I didn't have teaching certifications because I was the best person to replace her! That meant the world to me!
I hope everyone has a great day!
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Covid is not done with us. I got a phone call last night notifying me that an elderly couple is/are in the hospital. They both have invested a lot of time, money, and effort in the charity quilting club, started on 9/11.
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For some reason, my avatar survived the transition. When I log in, the avatar appears. Right now I'm looking at the top right hand side of this page and see four images. A spy glass, a bell, an envelope, and my avatar. When I click on the avatar, a drop down menu includes Bookmarks. I click on it and my list of favorites comes up. A new feature is a little number telling me how many new posts have been added to a forum.
Posting my Comment is faster than it was previously. I read the Comment to see if there are errors.
MM, I took a class for shorthand in high school. That was when I planned to be a secretary. As it turned out, I never used that skill except for taking notes in classes in college.
I actually enjoyed being outside in the yard yesterday. The day was so nice and we're due for another great day today. Then the humidity returns. I'm grateful that my yard work, which involved some bending over, doesn't seem to have bothered my back. I plan to go to the gym a little later. Instead of attending Ed's Silver Sneakers class, I will probably use some machines for strength training and also some cardio exercise. It's so interesting that my bp is good after a gym workout.
Ed's class is good but it's always exactly the same. The Wednesday and Friday instructors vary the exercises to make them more challenging and fresher. Ed's class is the most popular. The entire gym is filled with seniors, mostly women but some men, too.
Wishing everyone a good Monday.
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Carole, I took a class in high school called ABC shorthand. It was supposed to help with taking notes in college. That was 45 years ago! But my handwriting is horrific and I believe it’s partly due to me using some of that shorthand stuck in my head. I never fully write out “tion” or “ing” and sometimes it’s even hard for me to tell what I’ve written.
It’s 74 and beautiful out today. I’m going out to lunch with neighbor ladies, my last lunch with them until we return at the end of November.
Neighbor gf up the street has had her husband in and out of the hospital three times now. So yesterday we ran out and she bought a new front door lock set. We put it in last night. Day before I was up on a ladder changing light bulbs in can/pot lights, and changing a battery in a wall clock. They can’t be up on ladders. I told her she has me until Friday to get up the new curtains she picked up for her bedroom.
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A thin line separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy,
humor and hurt. Our lives constantly walk that line. When we
slip off on one side or the other, we’re taken by surprise. But
who said there wouldn’t be surprises? Knowing God just means
that all the rules will be fair; at the end of our life drama,
we’ll see that. We never know how things will turn out, but
if we know with certainty they will make sense regardless
of how they turn out, we’re on to something.
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Wow !!! I took shorthand in high school too. I think it was sort of a standard thing back then. I was fairly good at it, but I don't think I ever knew anyone who used it (as in your boss dictating a letter for you to write) and while I applied for a secretarial position, the offer to take it came after I had already enlisted. So it became an un-used skill. I did do fine in the corresponding typing class. I still type easily save for not always hitting keys hard enough — and not proof-reading well enough.
So far it seems I've managed my avatar and inserting memes and pictures well enough. Most of it in fact has still worked just like it did from the old version of the blog. I'm hoping that doesn't change. There are still some challenges — things I'm not real fond of, like the small size of the avatars and the fact that we don't have any other info there. Also I find with my 'older' eyes the smiley's are rather small. Always something, huh !!
Cindy you are a great neighbor to have. I am fortunate to have others in the family, (younger) who can do all the things I need to give up — like ladders, etc. Wonderful when we can make things better for those around us.
Mary, I'm not sure Covid is going to be done with us for a really long time. I'm actually still nervous sometimes and think I should wear my mask at times when I don't. The V.A. still requires masks but I'm not surprised there. They would ERR on the side all the time. I have seen them displaying a little less caution at times but it is usually allowing patients to not wear masks in their rooms — but going of floor etc. you still have to have the mask on.
I do notice too Carole, that it seems like when you hit post comment — it really drops it in fast. I was amazed. I almost wish ALL on my computer, in and out of BC. Org. could be a bit faster.
Pretty sun today and slowly warming. I'm loving the Spring green of all the bushes and trees as well as lawn greening up for the summer season. Looking out just makes you want to say Ahhhh.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.😎
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I had been going to a Bible Study at church with 15 people crammed into one SMALL room. My discomfort with the situation intensified to the point that I could no longer attend. Two retired nurses there, going faithfully (one leading).
Chilly and windy today. Thankfully the rain has stopped. I can walk Tippy with EGT, and hopefully sleep more comfortably at night. I think I will go down for a nap before resuming the day.
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Back from BJ's and all I can say is, retirement is not all fun! DH age 82, me, age 69, are so different in ability as well as age. Going shopping with him is frustrating, he needs to push the cart in order to walk, so I let him. He is as slow as molasses going up hill on a hot day! I don't let on how frustrated I am as this is the only time he goes out most weeks. His days are spent in his recliner reading. Could be worse. I am not sure I want to know the results of the MRI's he will have on Friday. I can't imagine they will be good, or that it will be anything he can get better from. At least preparing for the worst, I won't feel worse. He is silent most of the time, he never was much of a talker, but sadly most of his sentences begin with "This reminds me of when…..," or "I remember when…"
I am glad that I can go out alone or I would go absolutely nuts just being around him.
We have our GS's first holy communion on Saturday, and the weather is supposed to be nice, so that is something to look forward to for both of us. Now if I can just keep him from sleeping in church, LOL!
Cindy, your neighbors are super lucky to have you help with things! I am stuck doing all of that by myself. Thankfully my PS took me off of the lifting restrictions!
I haven't rescheduled my PS follow up. Not sure I will. I might wait until I see my BS in June and see if he mentions it. I won't bring it up. When I read the notes from my last PS appointment, it stated that I was happy with the results. I didn't want to say how I really feel because I didn't want to hurt my PS's feelings and I can't have anymore cosmetic surgery due to my poor veins, so it is what it is. At least I am free of cancer!
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I hear you, MavMom. Bob, only a year & a half older than me, used to be a very fast walker: with his long legs, it took me two steps to his one to try and keep up with him. Now, his knees & hips are so stiff (and he walks with feet splayed out) that I have to stop every half block so he can catch up with me—even though when I wear most shoes my third toe throbs & burns so badly that walking is painful for me. (Can't wait for sandals/sockless sneakers season to resume so I can walk more comfortably). But he still loves to walk everywhere, at least a couple of miles at a time—albeit more slowly. Until very recently, he'd phone me from miles away asking me to drive down and have brunch. Now we both drive and hope we can find close enough street parking where there's no lot or valet.
Mary, from your description (75 mi. n. of Jackie, with closest cancer centers being IA City or Mayo), sounds like you'll be moving somewhere west of Effingham or Springfield—Peoria area? We do need to set up an IL meetup soon—been way too long, since before I joined BCO in 2015.
Devoutly grateful the kids decided not to go to NOLA Jazzfest this past weekend. A favorite WXRT DJ of ours was down there with 28 friends, celebrating her birthday (she's a bit older than we are, and a double-cancer survivor). They were inside Mandina's in Mid-City when a car opened fire on a waiter outside serving sidewalk diners, killing him. But the bullet(s) went indoors, hitting one of the DJ's friends (expected to be okay) and nearly hitting the DJ herself. None of us had ever eaten there, though one of our friends recommended the north shore branch (Carole, you're probably familiar with it).
Heidi was doing fine till we began treating her hyperthyroidism Friday at noon; last night she got some side effects from the transdermal methimazole: she vomited during the night, and had diarrhea for the first time ever. I think we may have been overdosing her—the Twist-a-Dose pen's instructions said to prime the pen two clicks at a time till a bead of gel reached the tip's surface—and it wasn't till Saturday night that any gel actually appeared. So until the vet calls me back I will give only one click (which looks like a healthy blob). I was considering suspending it altogether, till I read that vomiting & especially diarrhea can be caused by the disease itself and it could take 3 weeks or longer for the transdermal version of the med to kick in so it may be unlikely that side effects can appear so quickly.
It's the least traumatic and most effective way to administer it to a finicky cat, but she's a "squirmer" when I try to manipulate her ear tips. I've also been feeding her small amounts (a scant Tbsp). of wet food on demand, giving her seconds and even thirds whenever she'd come over to me, meowing and giving me the "tongue sign" (two "laps" of her tongue, rather than licking her chops like after a meal or several small laps the way Happy used to before vomiting). So I suspect that the tiny snack I gave her at 2:45 am before we went up to bed may have been a bridge too far. It's a thin line to tread; at 18+, which would worsen her QOL more: medication side effects or the disease progression? Also, still waiting on the UA results—been almost a week without hearing back. (Tech said we'd get the report by last Thurs.).
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I just sliced two rolls of Braunschweiger for Tippy and put it in the freezer. I hope he didn't eat any of the plastic covering. Almost ready to dig in the garbage and piece it back together. He did not like the smell of the NexGard. I had to cut it up and put it with his kidney pill and laxative with b-weiger yesterday.
I had a bad leg day today. Seems like anything is too much.
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MCB: I thought Braunschweiger contained either onion or garlic powder? If so, they can do damage to dog's kidneys. I know how hard it is to get dogs (and cats) to take medications so I used small dabs of cream cheese to give meds to my old dog. This one just takes them with no food product much to my surprise. She's just food driven and seems to regard her meds as food.
We have had rain for 3 days with today being the first clear day so I have had knee issues and can relate to having leg pain. Once it gets a grip, it is slow to release, so I hope you have a better day tomorrow with less pain.
DD bought me a bunch of plants for Mother's Day at a local garden show and will plant them for me once I identify where I want them. I did my DSiL's paternal genealogy line and sent her print copies of several generations. To thank me, she had DD buy me two hanging baskets of flowers: one is various colored begonias and the second is small purple petunias with a small white flower whose names escapes me at the moment. So this was a nice surprise and a welcome gift. We are both avid gardeners and share photos of our gardens every year.
They were passing out free bags from Independence Blue Cross at the Phillies game and I grabbed one. I finally looked at the contents today and there was a booklet explaining the different Medicare options they offer (I am already covered by them for gap insurance) and some nice goodies: a pen, a 7 day pill holder, hand sanitizer, a small eye glass repair kit, and 4 microfiber cloths in vibrant colors.
Still trying to adjust to this new format. The white background id still glaring, there is a large margin on the right and I haven't tried scrolling back while writing an entry to see if I forgot someone or something.
Carole and Cindy: good luck on your travel plans.
Cardplayer, have a good time in Vegas. I am a cheap gambler and have a low budget that I am willing to part with if I am losing. However, I do win on occasion and its usually when I least expect it. Once I recover what I lost, I usually quit. If I am on a winning streak I will hang in longer but still have a point where I say enough.
Illinoislady, hope you are getting back to normal.
Karen: glad to hear this past week's treatment was tolerable.
Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow. We are expected to have rain yet again.
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Thanks for that, betrayal. The brand I use has no garlic or onion.
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I could wait till tomorrow but would probably forget these things I'm thinking right now. My Dh now walks a lot slower than I do. It is truly bothersome at times, but I try not to make a big deal of it. I'm bothered more by his habit of either assuming things or making them up because he actually doesn't remember. He thinks he knows or remembers but of some of the things he says bears no relation to what REALLY happened.
He also talks a lot more than I do. I really mind when I'm trying to work on my computer or interested in a tv program. I've learned to truly enjoy having my computer where I can keep track of what is on the tv, but some days I'm "bugged" much too often by family stopping to chat. I don't multi-task like I once could so most of the times I wish others would just pretend I'm still in the small bedroom. I would have had room in my bedroom for my 'office' but I figure having the tv in there is enough electronics.
Lastly, for anyone undergoing pains, I found out today quite by accident that the Carvedilol (heart med) I take is what is causing my backaches. So, anyone having issues— aches and pains could take a look and make sure that if any medication se's haven't been forgotten.
I am about 75 miles east of the Mississippi. Looking on a map my little town of Centralia would be close to straight across from St. Louis, Missouri. Puts us in the lower central part of the state of Illinois. I have always enjoyed living here but mainly because we don't get a lot of harsh weather usually. We still get it, and once in awhile (been quite rare these last few years) we get hit good but it is much more a rare event. I think I mentioned a long time ago (some may remember) that the logo on our newspaper, The Sentinel says it is Little Egypt's greatest Daily. I think in part because our climate can be a bit more tolerable a great part of the time. I also love living in the woods despite the slight drawbacks of a lot of bugs in summer and the occasional snake. Most are black snakes anyway — get a long stick, the snake will curl around it and then you can toss it back in the woods.
😲This really is the last thing, honest. I broke an egg in a dish tonight to use to dip meat in — and not sure I mentioned before, but if you crack an egg in something and end up with a piece of shell, the easiest way to remove it is to wet your finger under the faucet and it will come right out on the tip of your finger. I do this all the time. Can't remember where I got that tidbit but it works very well.
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Haven't even tried for an avatar but am glad to be back on. Just got back from a very disappointing cruise up the east coast and am glad to be home. DH did pretty well but sees to be taking more nitro since we got home.
Had my appointment with my retinal doc this morning and things are stable. Can't imagine not being able to see. Next visit with primary is in June. Need to get my lab appointment set up.
I'm really sorry about the survivor plan. I never got one. Saw MO for 3 years and BS for 5. Back to a mammogram every year. I resisted getting a dex scan for years but finally gave in after I started chemo. MO said I had the "bones of a 30 year old" so and no one has urged me to get another.
Sending hugs to all who need them.
Taco
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My mother had me take typing and notehand in junior hight. Of course, the typing/keyboarding has been widely used over the decades, but I never really learned or remembered the notehand.
I've been thinking about getting shot #6, but DH suggested waiting till i see the transplant doctor on the 10th and see what she says.
DD#1 is 37 weeks tomorrow. The baby finally flipped and is head down (was transverse) and weighs just over 6# as of yesterday (bigger than DD#1 was at 39 weeks 5 days when she was born). The count down is on. I was so relieved when she told me the baby was turned.
Hot today and tomorrow. Tomorrow near 80 which is too hot for me for this time of year. Almost too hot for me in the summer.
Have a great Tuesday.
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WOW! 243 miles.
My grandfather was born in a German community in far southern Illinois. They retained the language for 100 years— not as long as the Amish, but….. Now that is Little Egypt!! lawless area, with swampy land frequently flooded and the diseases accompanied with such areas.
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