MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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Elimar...tell them like it is...I don't have the money to do repeat after repeat, it all should be on the computer....
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Look at the line up of ladies waiting for the re-opening of the middies thread! We can't stay away for too long.
Eli - I can't blame you for not wanting to do the double up on appts. We need to have time to do the things we need/want to do for ourselves.
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Elimar - your insurance company appreciates your diligence.
Sorry we were closed. Last week just got away from me. Car to shop - BooHoo, shopping for camping (AC, kitchen, beds LOL), dog to vet. Today the reverse - car and dog back home. Trying to catch up on laundry.
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This morning at 9 am is my 6-mo Onc check, with results from my blood tests as well.
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morning everyone, I for one wish we could"close" this forum. That everyone would be healed and healthy. It's like when my yoga teacher says imagine all your cells vibrant and healthy. I always get thinking every single cell? But that's me stuck in the details. Let me think some more about cowboys!
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That's nice, Loral! I always feel better in October. I have a little more spring in my step. Although it is fall, I wouldn't want a little more fall in my step. I have enough of that, haha!
I just bought a pretty cape for fall - it's a burgundy cashmere-like cape with a burgundy faux fur collar. Now to get a chic hair cut and I should look like quite the lady. Actually, my son graduates from college in December and I'll have to see his dad, so it's important that he thinks I'm thriving (I'm really not, but he doesn't need to know that, right?).
I guess that's why I decided to go ahead and renew my realtor's license - I feel like I need to get my career back on the ball. I just have to find my enthusiasm for it again.
Well, off to wash my hair. It's a huge job but somebody has to do it!
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Okay.
Take a deep breath, Valerie...... me, myself & I .......
Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM .... oh, boy, it's actually tomorrow morning already: Wed. 12:44 AM
I have my 6-mo Onc check-up. And I get the results of my blood work which includes that dreaded CA.27.29.
I am trying to remain calm & positive. And I will try to do the same while waiting tomorrow morning.
I can't wait until it is over.
And I am wondering if I will be "let go" so-to-speak. Meaning, Onc visits every year instead of 6-months as I am one month away from being 5 years out. That's a scary thought....... more on that another time.
Well, I must get to bed. Up early to shower & freak out!!!
Please keep good thoughts for me.
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heartnsoul...you are so funny, laughter is the best medicine..
You go girl....
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Go get em Heartnsoul! The first step getting your enthusiasm back was renewing your licence. It will fall into place in time.
I love the fall colours and weather. Snuggling into a nice soft sweater and entering a house warmed by the wood fire, a pot of soup or chili on the stove, a cup of hot chocolate to warm the soul. So much to look forward to.
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Valerie - Hope you got some gooood sleep. I'm with you today. Positive thoughts only. I know what you mean about 5 years. I finally on last visit questioned BS on how long I would see her and she said every 6 months for 5 years but maybe going to yearly in January if things keep going well. I haven't asked onco yet. I never asked any of that in the beginning. I couldn't look any further forward than what do I have to do next week. Do you have a nice treat for yourself lined up for afterwards?
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Val, I like how you have factored in a time segment in which to freak out BUT, girl, please don't let the anxiety take over. You have one of the better prognosises around these parts...I just cannot imagine that your markers will be elevated. I think you will pass with flying colors (and none of them pink!) I am looking forward to celebrating the 5-year milestone with you.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think you are being over-anxious. I don't exclude the scenarios where early stagers get some of the WORST surprises. That is because we are led to believe that statistics are on our side, so it is all the more shocking if something does occur. To me, there is greater shock when a woman goes from Stage 0 to Stage IV, (like our Marybe did,) because you rarely see that coming. I'm not saying any stage should just expect to recur or not, but just commenting on MY OWN sensibilities about his kind of thing. I do go to my B/C exams now EXPECTING to be all fine and dandy. Hopefully I will not fall to pieces if the news is ever otherwise.
Speaking of pink, no one has mentioned Pinktober yet.
I'm sure I will be posting some pinkness in the top photo later this month, but I thinik it is only right to start with something else that October brings to mind. Be careful lifting one of those things with your treatment side arm...a full one is pretty heavy! Mastectomies might want to just use a straw and sip from a stationary position.
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Good Morning All, sorry I have been away for awhile, I really wasn't expecting as much pain as there was. (going back to work after three day didn't help matters, but being self employed I had no choice, the PS wasn't happy about it either) Any way things are so much better the pain is still there but much better the PS said she wasn't surprised because of all the pocket work and reconstruction she had to do. Let me tell you guys that fat grafting is pain full and that will take the longest to heal. On the positive side I am loving the results. The scars are healing nicely and yesterday I was given to go ahead to start walking again!
I am so glad that this forum is not closed, that would have been so sad! Well wishes to all I will try to catch up later just wanted to post and let everyone know I was doing better!
Happy Fall Happy October to everyone! Keep those cowboys coming they always put a smile on my face!
Kat
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Val - don't know how I missed your post. I guess I didn't realize there was another page (doh). I do hope all went well today.
Kat - good to see you again. Sorry that the pain is still hanging on - hopefully it will ease up soon. Sounds like all went well for you - is good to know you are happy with the results. Here's a big YEEHAW for you!
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It is an absolutely BEE-U-TEE-FULL day !!
Increased heart rate, hitting the "head" a couple of times (TMI ?? - yeah!), shaky....
All for naught!
I'm good to go for another 6 months! Labs were normal, the things I'm usually on the low side of were low as usual, which is normal for me. I always sit & compare current lab stats against previous labs. Be sure to get copies of EVERYTHING, gals!
That dreaded CA 27.29 was 12.8. God, I hate stressing over that!! Yes, I am so very glad that test is run & I know it is not always (probably more than not) reliable. But, damn, it's still scary to wait for.
I am scheduled to see the Onco again in six months, as Feb is when I started my Aromasin (after my Rads ended), so she wants to see me again & then I suspect it will be once a year. She didn't say, I'm just surmising here. I asked her what was her opinion on taking Aromatase Inhibitors after 5 years. She said there is nothing to prove it is beneficial after that five year mark, but if one has an early stage cancer (as me)..... She wants to wait until my next appointment to discuss further tx - I will have had my bone density test (awaiting call from the Call Center) & will be almost finished with my current 'script. If one has had minimal side effects (me) & my bones are doing well (osteopenia in lumbar spine - left hip is normal as of Jan 2011), I think she would let me continue. I told her if all results suggested I was a candidate, I would be open to continuing.
So that is my news.
Thanks for the pep talk, E~. I should have said something sooner about this upcoming appt., then maybe I would have been a bit calmer. I truly think I get more anxious the further "out" I get.... I know we are only one scan away.......
Have a beautiful day sistas!!
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Kat, I hope your pain is less today than yesterday. Gentle, very gentle, hugs.
Thanks for the encouragement, luv & Barsco! Much appreciated!!
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Val, I. Told. You. So. And I like being right! Big congrats, keep up the good work; and will you really sign on for five years more of AI? Glutton for punishment? Can't get enough of those hot flashes? Seriously, that--like so much else about B/C--it a matter of choice, so don't mind what I have to say.
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Hello hello hello! Made it back safe and sound, just severely sleep deprived
I either won a little or only lost a little...I truly am not sure which, but I know I played longer on my initial deposit than any other time in my life. Found a machine that I bonded with and we became best buddies over four days!
I can't begin to describe how it was to meet up with 36 sisters, total of 51travellers. One of the most fun trips I've ever taken, and filled with warmth too. I definitely would travel with this group again. This was their fifth year going to Vegas and I hope they keep it up. The hotel (Aria) was amazing too...would highly recommend.
Missed my nightly visits here though! Just not enough hours in the day. They had a great schedule of events with just enough free time. Truly a great time.
Glad for so much good news while I was gone, keep it up!
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Thank you, Loral & barsco! This place always gives me encouragement when I'm feeling down in the dumps.
I do love that burgundy cape! When I told my son I bought a cape, he was picturing me swooping around like Batman. Then he thought of George Castanza's father's lawyer, lol. I don't remember that episode from "Seinfeld" but I can just imagine what that cape was like.
Marlegal - so glad you had a great time! I've never been to Lost Wages but hoping to go soon. Did you see anybody famous? My mother fondly recounts getting kissed by John Davidson during his show. Kids today would say, Who? But I know you ladies remember him - he was a cutie pie.
Val - I can totally identify with the fear of the CA 27.29! I'm so glad it was fine, and of course we should KNOW it's going to be fine BUT... I get it done every 3 months and I thought about asking to go to every 6 months but then I thought it might make me even MORE nervous. I wish this was something they did stealthily and only told you if something was worrisome. Elimar, I'm going to have to practice adapting your attitude before my next visit.
Yes, it's October - time for a little beer:
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Hi girls! I'm not sure but some of you may have been aware that I have been preparing for my DD's wedding over this past year..........well, it happened last weekend! For those who wish to see pics, I have posted some on my 'Journey' thread for all.
Eli, I'm so glad you are scheduled for your reversal surgery in a couple of weeks and I bet you are feeling good about it too.
Diannarose I was on Arimidex to begin with and instead of being 57 I felt like I was 97...... I didn't smile or laugh and I could hardly move. My doc changed me to Femara and literally within a couple of weeks, I was moving so much better, the muscle and joint pain had almost gone and even my children commented that it was nice to see me smile and laugh again. If you are feeling so bad it really is worth talking to your doc about a change of meds. Good luck!
Have a great day all!
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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Marlegal, That is a sizeable group, wow! Nice to hear you had a rollicking good time out in Vegas.
chrissyb, So, the date finaly arrived? Yes, I know you had lots of preparation to do...and the tables looked very pretty. Your daughter looked beautiful (and she sure does not look forty!) Both of your daughters look like they have your smile, chrissy.
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Thanks Eli.........they are both over forty, the bridesmaid is eldest daughter and she is 43!......they make me feel ancient......lol. I have a GS turning 18 in a few weeks as well so beginning to really feel old age creeping up on me.......and no, it's not my DH!!.....hahahaha!
Love n hugs girls! Chrissy
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Ahahaha! Give him credit, if he can still do some creeping.
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Nah, his creeping somehow went west a long time ago........lol.
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Marlegal - sounds like a wonderful time had by all. And a little extra cash as a bonus? Nothing wrong with that. Glad to seee your smiling face back here again.
HNS - I couldn't place John Davidson so I googled him - and yes he is familiar (and a cutie)
Chrissy - we don't see enough of you here. I hope now that all the hoopla is over that you'll have more time to stop by.
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Chrissy, where is the thread with the wedding pics? Congratulations!
In other news, just had my annual staging scans and they are, drum roll, CLEAN!
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Give me a H.....give me an O....give me another O.....give me an R....give me an A.... give me a Y.......
What d'ya got? HOORAY Momine!!
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HNS, John Davidson had one of the lead roles in the last production of Wicked that I saw. One of those 'I know him but forget where I know him from' things. Then checked the program at intermission and laughed, knowing my niece, even though 40, would have no clue about him!
My doc stops all blood tests and scans after 7 yrs absent any objective reason. On the one hand it takes away the fear while waiting for results,but on the other hand, I find that I miss the reassurance of the 'all clear' I thankfully got. Has anyone else's doc stopped testing?0 -
Barsco and Valjean thanks for the kind words. Getting better a little each day.
I wish everyone a pain free good night. Sweet dreams to all!
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You go girl....
