So...whats for dinner?
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I just had a lumpectomy with wide excision 2X to get clearer margins, rads and 4 more months of Arimidex, then I am done. (I hope)
March 23rd it will be 5 years since dx. I think I already mentioned that. 0 -
Deb- I didnt know you were still going through treatments and having a lumpectomy. I thought your 5 years was since everything was finished, you are in my thoughts and prayers that everything goes fast and smooth with little SE. (((((((hugs)))))
Kaara- I agree much better than the radiation
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Oh I just read back what I wrote, I should have said, "All I had was a lumpectomy." The first surgery was April 17th and the second was May 4th of 2007. When I had my follow up after the first surgery she didn't like the looks of the margins, she said they were too close for comfort for her. The second surgery was more painful so they gave me extra dose of morphine. I threw up all the way home. Next time I need any type of surgery, no morphine for me, made me soooo sick.
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Deb, I'm with you on that morphine avoidance pledge. I had it once from an ER doc for a herniated disc, and was so incredibly sick as it wore off. I also had a second excision, after my lumpectomy but the surgeon said that it would be much easier than my original lumpectomy, and it was...was back to work after a day. Sorry yours was more painful. Must be determined by where they have to cut.
Seaside, here's the Leo Romero (via Betty Crocker) version of Puerco Adobado:
2 chipotle peppers
6 pork loin or rib chops (or I bet pork tenderloin would be great..not popular in the 80's when this was written)
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I'd use olive oil)
The juice of one lemon (about 1/4 cup)
2 Tablespoons grated orange peel
1 large clove garic minced
1 t salt (I'd do this to taste)
1 medium orange cut into six slices
Soften chipotle peppers in warm water for an hour (I bet we now have easier options than this...and even to use other peppers). Place them and rest of ingredients except for whole orange in blender and blend on low until smooth. Marinate pork in this mixture for three hours, if you are doing it in a glass dish (Easier to use a plastic bag), intermittently spoon marinade over pork.
He then talks about broiling the pork 3-5 inches from a 550 degree broiler for about ten minutes, then turn over, brushing with more marinade and broiling for another 5 minutes til done.I would be hard pressed to turn on my broiler when the gas grill is right outside. I'm sure Leo would want us to use our grills for this now.
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Lacey12: That sounds delicious! I'm going to have to remember that one the next time we have pork.
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It is very tasty....years ago they never sprinkled it with cilantro, but I probably would now. He has another recipe for a pork roast that has some of these same ingredients as well as cumin and some other spices. Seems like citrus and garlicd is the base for both of these pork recipes. Hope you enjoy it!
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How are your eyes today, Kaara?
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Dinner tonight was grilled lamb chops with mint jelly, fresh green beans and small red potatoes, baked tomatoes with Italian bread crumbs topping that included parm-reg cheese and garlic. It was delicious.
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Wow, that sounds delicious, Carole! I was busy writing reports until 6:30, so we had a Trader Joe's Greek Chicken dinner (actually pretty delish) with a kale salad with pecans, cranberries, carrots. and scallions. I think I would have preferred being at your house, tho.
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We went out...twin lobster for $19.95. My son called us around 4 and made the suggestion, I couldn't resist. For you locals, the Pasta Loft in Milford has this special all the time. Italian Wedding Soup, salad, lobsters which were bigger than the 1 pound as advertised, and one side. It's a hard deal to beat and way more food than I can eat. But I did manage to eat the lobsters
Not sure I've actually ever had any morphine but I bet I will get some when I have my DIEP. Hope I don't have a bad reaction...ick!
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I'm so so sory about your doggie Lacey.. must be awful.
We've been eating well in San Diego.. but it is a real chore finding, ordering food and feeding everyone. I'm glad my brain is still working because i am totally micromanaging this family vacation.. I'll be glad to get back to my kitchen where i know where all the spices are and I have my trusty freezer.
On the train tomorrow for 36 hours.. it's been a blast.
I still haven't ordered lobster.. (oh well, maybe some other time).
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That sounds really yummy, at an unbelievable price Michelle. We'll have to try that place on one of our trips to and from the lake. The morphine thing is only short lived, just intense. I just recall DS2, hearing that I felt so sick as we came into the house from the ER, ran upstairs and set up a chair in front of the "commode" for me. Never seen such a thing before but was grateful for it especially with the disc pain. I later figured it must be something the twenty-somethings do when they are having a "rough" night. Glad he had stopped at home that night.
. I later found out from my neighbor who is a nurse that the vomiting is par for the course after morphine....but as I said, short lived as I recall. And there is probably a preventative for it as there seems to be for everything in our pharm culture. So I wouldn't worry.0 -
Sorry I worried you gals. Thanks so much for caring. I'm fine, just very busy and tired. I got home today about 4:00 and crawled into bed for a nap. It's the earliest I've been home (by hours) for at least the last 2 weeks. I'm either working late or have appointments.Last night was a rare night out with friends to see a fantastic student production of Legally Blonde, at a local high school.
I also started a new hobby - crochet. I've gotten really "hooked" on it (pun intended). I'm in the process of crocheting an afghan for DB1, as a house warming/birthday gift. He is about to turn 65 and he just bought his first house. Granted, he's a very young 65 - dances, hikes, bikes, kayaks... I'm planning on visiting him over April school vacation, so I'm spending any spare time/energy working on it. Unfortunately, I haven't figured how to crochet and be on line at the same time.
I'm more than 20 pages behind on this thread. I haven't looked at any of the others I usually check. There's no hope of catching up. Michele did send me a message about the Pickity Place trip. Count me in. I hope everyone is doing well. I'm about ready to head to to bed. The nap didn't make a dent in my tiredness, especially after last night's late night out.
Lynda
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Hi everyone!
Apple- I am glad you are have had a great trip! Safe travels home. I've never been on a train before, do you like it?
Michelle- Your dinner sounds great, good for you for finishing the lobsters! Sounds like you had another wonderful night with family. They gave me morphine after my BMX. I couldn't sleep, came out of surgery around 3pm at almost 3 am I was still awake, uncomfortable and just laying there. The nurse decided "enough was enough" she gave me morphine and ear plugs. LOL! It worked, I had no sickness or nausea from it and slept for about three hours. All these drugs effect us so differently. Also, remember the ear plug trick. I am a light sleeper and couldn't get past all the noises.
Lacey- Thanks for sharing the recipe, it sounds really good!
Deb- lol at your St Patty's day planning and good for you!! I am looking forward to celebrating your cancerversary at Pickety Place.
Debbie- I am glad things are going ok, I hope your DH continues to do well. Between his health and the work situation your stress level must be high. (((((hugs)))))
Today was a weird day food wise. I met a friend for lunch and had Mexican yum!! Then tonight we took my in laws out for their birthdays. I was not hungry at all. Ordered a sandwich and ate half of it. Spent most of the evening with an angry belly. I am not used to eating out!! But it's doing better now thank goodness. I am looking forward to my corned beef and cabbage dinner on Sunday. The weather this weekend is supposed to be amazing, Yay!!
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Thanks for the condolence, Apple. I am relieved to say that by late Wednesday, I finally collected myself. For several says this week, I was a pathetic mess in my grief over saying goodbye to our little "dogter",Lacey. Coming home after work was awful for a few days, and I cried and cried so much more than I ever did for our other dogs who had died over the years. Maybe the total empty nest now, maybe never having had the time to grieve my BC, maybe knowing our plan not to get another dog....or maybe just missing her sweet, loyal presence. Who knows...but I'm glad the painful weight lifted gently and unexpectedly ....and we are now finding people to give our usable dog items to.
She was a specal little pooch to us for the past 15 years.
Sounds like your trip West was great! San Diego is so idyllic, isn't it? Sounds like you might be dreaming up some good cookin' plans on your train ride home. Will be waiting fo your posts.
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Apple- Glad you are enjoying your train trip, i have never been on one before sounds exciting, you get to see much more of the country that way. Have fun and safe travels
Lacey- That recipe does sound good i will have to copy/paste it and make it sometime/
Michelle- I dont like morphone either, had that with my lung surgery and it didnt even take the pain away just made me sick- You could ask for something different cant remember what i had with my mx but it worked so much better
Laurie-Glad you got a girls day out sorry about you had an upset stomach- Maybe a Margaritta will settle it LOL!
I love my DH but oh boy dont know if i can handle the blaring tv until he goes back to work-And i mean blaring i can hear it all through the house ha! Before he got knew he had the tumor he started having trouble hearing in the right ear (same side as tumor) so he got a hearing aide. Thought it was going to improve after the gamma knife but i think its worse, i didnt want to complain so i just said, honey hows your hearing? He said, What? i said hows your hearing he said i think its fine, i said ok just wanted to know, didnt have the heart to tell him how loud the tv was LOL!
Didnt have any popcorn left and no ice cream and i was craving somthing sweet so i mixed some hershersy cocoa with some sweet and lo and cream then mixed it with some frozen cool whip it tasted just like chocolate ice cream Yummm!!!
Every one have a great weekend
Hauntie- Thanks for checking in we missed ya!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today is boyfriend's birthday..he was named appropriately...Patrick! We'll celebrate tonight...dinner out with his kids and they are treating. Today he's doing his favorite thing...playing golf...and I'm enjoying the solitude of the house like I do every Saturday morning.
Lacey: My eyes seem normal...thanks for asking. I go Monday just for a check, and then get another shot in about a month. Good to have the long break between shots.
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Lacey,
Thanks for the pork recipe! I am for sure making that! I bet you could even do it as a pork shoulder roast, cook it long and slow, shred it and make enchiladas out of it......
As for your dog... I still have days where something happens that reminds me of my Akita and I get teary and she passed away 2 years ago! They become so much a part of our lives that it's hard not to miss them so..... We've owned a dog or two for as long as we've been married and this last one hit me the hardest, too! Hoping that time eases your sorrow...
Michelle,
Two lobsters and all the accompaniments for $19.95 is an amazing deal!! I love lobster and almist never order it here because it's so expensive.... When DH and I took a trip to Maine last year that was all we ate!!! Wish I lived closer.....0 -
Happy St Pattys Day everyone. Went to a fun party last night with a live band...lots of dancing and seeing people I have not seen in a long time, got home at 1 am....moving kinda slow today.
Michelle I am a stage lllb IBC, DCIS, triple positive...basically I was a mess. Had a mx one side only. After Deip, I had a pain pump in place for the 3 days in the hosp, dont know what the drug was, but not morphine. Once home I never needed a pain pill, there was really no pain.
Kaara so glad your eyes are doing well, try not to think about that next shot...the anticipation is the worst
Debbie you crack me up telling me about the husbands hearing. the minute my DH leaves for work in the morning I have to turn the tv down or off When we were young his hobby was being a sound man for rock bands...lost a lot of hearing and probably a few brain cells...ha ha I did not say that.
Ok need to go find something to cook for when the hubby gets home from work and is starving.
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Debbie - just scrolling back quickly through some posts. You and your DH have both been through a lot. I hope the surgery worked and that part of your worries are over. Re the boss - I agree with Kaara, if he tries to railroad your husband out of a job - get an attorney. Re the tv blaring - there is an device you can get that will allow your DH to listen to the tv through head phones which amplify the sound. The tv volume can be set at a whisper and he will still be able to hear it. You can get one for about $50 online. My dad got his free through the VA. The only problem (or blessing, depending on how you look at it) is that he won't be able to hear you while he's wearing the head phones.
During my quick scroll back, I noticed all the messages of concern about my well being. It's amazing how caring a community this is - thanks everyone.
Deb - I'm looking forward to our get together at Pickety Place. It will be great to celebrate your 5 year "cancerversary" with you in person. I count my survival from the day I was diagnosed. It will be 18 years next Nov 4.
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY♥♥♥ 0 -
Kaara- Happy Birthday to your B/f and have a great night out. Glad your eyes are better
Carrie- You party animal you!! LOL! I love that you are always having a great time and enjoy reading of your hump night too LOL!
Hauntie- I hadnt thought of that and surprised i havnt because my dad has one also he dosnt use the head phone though he just sits it next to his chari. I will look into getting him one thanks for the suggestion. Im glad you were MIA because you were enjoying yourself.
Deb- Thanks for the PM
We will stay home tonight but thats ok i really mind. Probably just going to make a roast tomorrow as DH does not like corned beef.
HAPPY ST.PATTIES DAY EVERYONE!
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An Irish blessing:
May the sun shine all day long, everything go right and nothing go wrong, May those you love bring love back to you and may all the wishes you wish come true!
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Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!
Apple - glad you are having a great vacation! Enjoy the train ride home and take in all the beautiful scenery.
We are going to our DD's tomorrow for a "swing raising" picnic. Can't believe we can even think about a picnic in March! I just whipped up Paula Deen's Italian Pasta Salad to take tomorrow. It's actually quite tasty and I think some of you will enjoy it. I could see adding a can of tuna, cubed chicken, some mozzarella, or artichokes to the recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/paulas-italian-pasta-salad-recipe/index.html
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Debbie , you are too funny. I think many of us can relate to the too loud TV. I did buy DH some ear phones a couple of Christmases ago, but they sit unused...something about impacting the computer in the same room. Glad you were able to come up with a satisfying concoction to satisfy last night's craving.
Am spending St.Paddy's Day stapped to my computer trying to finish up a zillion progress reports that are due Monday. We were planning to go to a movie and dinner tonight, but I really need these to get wrapped up before tomorrow, so I think we'll do Sunday brunch and a matinee....I figure many folks will be sleeping off their party so it should be nice and quiet.
Thanks for the Pasta salad recipe, Michelle....it looks great. Enjoy the swing raising.....fun! It will be much appreciated on our 80 degree days this week.
Back to the reports...
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Someone asked me if i was irish i said yes on my mom and dads side and even more because i was married to 2 irishmen sullivan and mcpherson so i had a little irish in me LOL! (sorry) couldnt resist!
Lacey- Dont work to hard but hope you fine the time to finish the reports and still have some quality time to yourself
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I'm definitely Irish...my Grandmother's maiden name was O'Brien. My Mother's name was Erin and my Aun's name was Maud. Pretty Irish!
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Decided to cook up a corned-beef/cabbage meal for St. Patricks Day. Unfortunately, my husband isn't familiar with the taste of this sort of meat. I guess it's an acquired taste...(I liked it..I'll probably be eating leftovers tomorrow...)
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will cook the corned beef and caabbaage after St. pat's. Tonight going to Log House for BBQ brisket, salad bar and peanut butter pie. And we'reoff, Hubby is hungry.
Later ! Hugs!
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My Grandmother always claimed there were never any redheads in the little fishing village in the north of Norway she came from until after the winter an Irish fishing ship wreaked off their coast and they had to stay a couple of months until a ship could be found willing to get them home. That Fall several redheads were born. lol Mother and Brother had red hair, the only in the family.
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