2010 Sisters
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mbj....thank you my friend and here is hoping you get some rest and the pain goes away...your analogy cracked me up:)
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Hi All,
Just catching up with all of the posts after a busy week. Annette, I'm sorry you are at this crossroads, it's enough to deal with already. I was going to suggest you let him take you and let him be helpful while he is of that mindset, but I see you already did. I think that was a good move. I had to drag my husband along with appointments a couple of times because he seemed to not realize what I was going through. It got old after awhile and he didn't want to go so I planned my chemos on his day off, Thursday, so he could drive me! Ha. Women are the stronger sex if you me. Mentally at least. Just keep to what you can tolerate and don't put up with any BS. I have found my BS threshold is quite a bit lower these days. Hugs for when your drugs wear off
.MJB, congrats on going back to work. I was glad to get back, even though it was exhausting, it kept my mind busy and people were glad that I was back. It is good to be needed. My workmates were a great support all throughout my treatment.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend. I will be looking for a replacement car. :-(
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hi Sistas...hope all is well ...I have a question...I notified my two estranged sisters and only got one responce from the one who recieved the family house and inheritance... I was left out...she sent me a chech for 1,000...and a note... she receivid a 350.000 house and my dads bank account to the amunt of $80,000...how do I respond... the letter states the money is for my money problems....I didn,t have any money problems until cancer...and she is a single mom my parents were taking care of for years...how dare she accuse me ... my husband has paid ALL my bills...I simply wanted them to know...very sad tonight...Cath
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aw cat I am sorry you are going through this...people can be very strange and more so when cash is added to the mix.....there is no "fair" or "right"...I hate this saying but it just is what it is....the best revenge to those who would hurt us is living well...live well, my friend, live well
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Aww, Cat, that so sucks. Just put phasers on ignore and keep on keeping on.
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Cat - I have come up with 4Fs for living with cancer: Faith, Forgiveness, Family Friends. My faith keeps me going, this includes all the prayers people say for me. Forgiveness is needed in dealing with people I come in contact with, family and friends and sometimes including forgiving myself. Family and friends that are an important part of my emotional support, even though they sometimes do or say stupid things that hurt. (When they do I go back to #2 and forgive them.)
I am so sorry your sister is acting like an unthinking and uncaring jerk. Family is like that even in the best of circumstances. Try and forgive her and if you cannot just ignore her actions. It is not worth getting upset over. Take care of yourself and know we are all here for you. {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
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Hi everyone,
I was deconstructed last Tuesday and it all went great! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, they sure make a difference! I was able to come home from the hospital the same day. I had a choice to stay, but with this fourth surgery, I just wanted to come home as soon as possible. It feels soooooo wonderful to have the implants out!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I might be sad about it....but Instead, I just feel so much relief right now! I'll be bandaged up for several weeks; I don't know how I look under the bandages, but I think I'll be ok with it, because I feel so much better. I'm so thankful that God made a way for me to have the implants taken out. My new PS was really nice, he seemed truly concerned about the cosmetic side of it...I sure appreciated that.cat - I'm sorry about the conflict with your sisters....family stuff can be so complicated and painful. Feel free to vent here anytime.
mj - You are so funny with your comment about the Fast and the Furious and Driving Miss Daisy!! I'm glad your doing ok going back to work. It's an adjustment on your energy level isn't it. I'll go back next Wednesday. I get the drains out Monday, hopefully. :-)I got caught up on reading all the posts but can't remember everything I wanted to say....so for now....I'll just close with a big THANK YOU and big HUGS to everyone!!
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Amyjo - I like your 4 "F"s for living. Very wise words.
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Amyjo I like your 4F, I'll have to remember that
Cath so sorry you are having to deal with your sister this way. sometimes people just do stupid stuff.
Faith so glad you are feeling better and that your new PS is so concerned for you. That really helps.
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Faith - so glad you are doing so well. It is good to know that you have a PS that cares about you and how you feel about the process. Take care of yourself and get the rest you need to heal. {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
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Faith so glad that is over with. AmyJo, wise words indeed.
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Faith glad you are doing well.
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good morning everyone....:)
MBJ - i am hoping you have a wonderful day and if not wonderful, at least pretty darn good. In fact, i wish that for everyone, including me:)
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Well I overslept this morning so did not make it to church. DH was up but he knew I was tired so he just let me sleep. I am going to get some reading done today. I just got the Anti Cancer book and am going to start reading it.
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Hello, my GREAT sistas... Annettek, Barbara A,AmyJo,how can I thank you for your wise words, and Faithroad and sherryC I wish you ALL the Best because I have decided with my husband to send her check back ...Thanks but we are FINE!!! I am lucky my DH realizes this has been and always will be a very toxic family for me and I am now at almost 55 ready and willing to let them GO!!! HUGS AND THANKS TO YOU ALL:)
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Cat glad you and Dh were able to come to a decision that you can feel good about. We all have enough stress in our lives, we don't need to add to it by having toxic people around. Only you know what is best for you.
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Thanks Sherryc... hope you are getting the rest you need,I appreciate your help very much...HUGGGSSS!!!!CATH
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Good morning, everyone! Just catching up with all of you. Have been on vacation for 12 days, and it was great, but glad to be home. Missed my daily visits here! (((HUGS))) to all of you, and hope everyone is well. Gonna lay around today, recover from jet lag. Have a good day all!
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Welcome back Panmars!! Glad you had a great vacation!
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Welcome back Panmars glad you had a great vaca
Went this morning and got my broken tooth fixed. I was so tired of being a snaggle toothe, even though it really did not look all that bad, but glad all the same.
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Cat you guys made the right decision.
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Hi Everyone,
I was diagnosed in October 2010 and have now finished treatment and am trying to reintegrate back into the real world and feel like I'm having a tough time. I feel like I get worried about going out with friends and having a drink, or really worry about what I eat (like sweets). How have other people been handling the reintegration?
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Welcome, chelle. For me, I choose to eat as organic as possible, dairy and gluten free mostly and I don't beat myself up for eating unorganic dairy or bread. This seems to work fine for me. I also have drinks from time to time. I think the best thing is moderation in all things.
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Welcome chelle, I am the same as Barbara I have really changed my eating habits so I now eat at home alot more than before. When I do go out to eat I just try to make the best choices I can at whatever restraunt I am at, but I don't beat myself up over it. I really started exercising which has made a huge difference in my life and how I feel. I still have drinks from time to time. I want to live not punish myself. My biggest issue was giving up sweets and refined sugars. I think I am an addict. So I know I cannot have any sugary things at all because I want to eat the whole cake and that def is not moderation. haha For me making changes has been in baby steps, that seems to be easier for me.
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Welcome Chell:)
Ok so i saw PS today and nips are good and then I got a call from Onc reminding me i go in there tomorrow for blood test results...i am nervous since i was off my dim and grapeseed for almost two months prepping for surgery (first one cancelled) and then had to do it again for new date..>ARGH- wish me luck:)
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Hey all, this is a great topic brought up by Chelle, how we have changed our habits. I'm with you Sherryc, sugar is my downfall. I've got a huge sweet tooth and it has been easier for me just not to bring it in the house. This has been hard with my kids home from college, they bake cakes and brownies, want chips ahoy etc. I had some birthday cake last week for my daughter but have let everyone else finish it off. I'm trying to be good and eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and also eat out less, less processed foods. I have been exercising almost every day and feel pretty good about that because that is not something I did before. I think that is why I have lost almost 15 lbs. Who knows if it will make any difference? I just feel better doing something rather than nothing.
Annette, glad you are recovering well. Are you taking DIM instead of tamoxifen or an AI? I would love to know if it is working to keep your estrogen down. Which part of your blood tests are you concerned about?
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Shelley, I stay away from sweets, too, as if I eat some, I want more. I got on a kick for coconut milk ice cream sweetened with agave but don't be fooled...still bad and addictive.
I take DIM and Myomin and grape seed extract to help metabolize the little estrogen I produce into better estrogen. So far so good.
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I too try to eat healthier, but the hardest thing for me to cut back on is beef! This TX girl loves her beef. I do try not to eat it every night and limit it to maybe 2 nights a week. The only sweet I really have a problem controlling is chocolate! I have started eating more fruits and veggies and I exercise everyday. Since last August I have gone from size 20/22 to 12/14 so I must be doing something right.
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amyjo that is amazing. congrats on the weight loss
Shelley keep up the good work 15 pounds is something to be pround of for sure.
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Coconut milk ice cream?? Sounds divine! Where do you get that? No- don't tell me! :P
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