So...whats for dinner?
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Good meals a plenty on this thread!
Last night I made a chicken pasta broccoli rabe dish that was interesting and tasty. However, I will definitely skip the thighs and use cut up breasts next time since the thighs had a lot of "liposuction" to be done before cooking them.
Tonight we had lamejun (I buy them at a local Middle Eastern market), baba ganoush, and a huge salad, which included some jarred hot cherry peppers (Trader's item) that added some real zip to it.
I tried to pick up plain popcorn at Trader's today, but they needed to restock.
Everyone must be trying the paper bag trick!
Carole, glad your appts went well. Isn't the duration factor of these hormonal therapies interesting? But your having just one more year sounds great to me, especially if you are relatively SE free.
I see my MO on Friday and I know she is going to bring up my trying an AI to see if I can get rid of the ongoing sleep issues, cognitive effects, and intensely increased allergies I have from Tamoxifen. I had an appt with my surgeon today and she suggested that my reactions to the drug may well indicate that I am metabolizing it effectively...a nice thought, but jeeze! I am frankly a bit fearful of trying anything new, especially since I have sort of made peace with the SE's that are now a part of me, and that no longer include extremely painful hands since I started working with my trainer (apparently the increased blood flow has really helped all of my joints) And my hair is no longer falling out. So, am basically afraid to upset this fragile little apple cart! I'm also doing well with my weight loss, so I hate to disrupt that. Do AI's tend to make weight loss more difficult? Oh dear...what to do....what to do...
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The temporary repair that I made to my mom's air conditioner....that I had hoped would make it a week until a new unit could be installed....didn't last...
The parts cost to fix the old unit would be about 3/4 the cost of a new unit and the parts would take awhile to get.
She's over at my house until a new unit can be installed.0 -
Weather was cooler today so I got inspired to make meatloaf, mashed for DH and roasted fingerling potatoes and zucchini Parmesan crisps recipe courtesy of Pinterest) for me. Also made baked fried chicken tenders and chicken in a store-bought cooking sauce for future meals.
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Eric - our rental house (2700 sq ft and 2 stories) had both a/c compressors die within 24 hours of each other. Nothing $6000 didn't fix
That was about the last thing that hadn't been done - the original compressors were 19 years old. Good thing are tenants are staying another 3 years!Yesterday was a good food day for me, hope it continues. It seems my tummy likes corn on the cob, and I was able to eat half a bagel and a banana for breakfast. Dinner last night was a tiny sirloin at Texas Roadhouse, another consistently reliable food, along with a baked sweet potato. I have chemo at 8:30 so I've eaten a light breakfast. I hope my blood levels have recovered so I don't need a transfusion. I think it's time for tumor markers, too. Sure would be nice if they continue the downward trend.
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Lacey, weight control is definitely a challenge when taking arimidex. Other health issues for me (and others) are cholesterol and bp. The only reason for the 5 yr. period is that the studies done were 5 yr. studies. My oncotype score was great--9. With no hormone treatment my recurrence rate is 7 per cent. With 5 yrs of AI drug it's half that number.
When the NP came into the exam room yesterday she apologized for keeping me waiting. She was visibly upset and explained that she'd taken extra time with the previous patient. Previously she'd been dx'ed with an aggressive bc and opted for lumpectomy and rads against the urging of Dr. Lagarde to have mx. Now she was back with recurrence in same breast and stage 4. I'm pretty sure the patient was an older lady I saw in the waiting room who was accompanied by two men.
I felt good about my radical decision to have bmx for a small tumor. It was also not a good environment in the exam room for suggesting I stop taking arimidex a year early!
Tonight's dinner will probably include guacamole (sp?). I already had a couple of avocados just getting ready to eat and dh came home with a net bag of them from Sam's. He doesn't know about buying them hard and they're all ready to eat now. I'm thinking I will make chicken enchiladas tonight. It's an easy quick prep and a new dish for me that I learned on this thread!
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Nance Thank you, I think I have almost everything needed to do those (except the jalapeno) I think even DH will enjoy with that coating on.
Lacey It took my sister three tries with different AI to get one she could tolerate. They all gave her intense headaches that put her right down in bed and she was intent on giving up and taking her chances without any med, but the doctors were insistent and found one that doesnt give her the headaches, but the joint pain is there. I agree that we just have to adjust and tolerate some of these less extreme side side effects, and its scary to think of what a new drug may bring on.
Michelle sounds like you are getting some good foods in there. praying for good marker levels!
Eric with those temps I am seeing on the map, its good that you have your mom with you. I am taking care of my friends mom this weekend that is 99. She has not had a vacation in years due to taking care of her mom, and is doing a weekend getaway with her daughter to a theme park. She lives just down the road and is pretty independent, just needs me to check to see that she remembers to eat and take her pills.
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I lost weight when I started letrozole. I've gained some back, but that's not the drug's fault
Right now I think I'll be glad when my 5 years is up but I don't know how I'll feel when it actually gets here. No security blanket. It's especially worrisome for me because I took evista for 15 years after menopause and got cancer anyway. Different drugs, I know, but still.
Lacey, lol on the lipo! 2nd, I bought some zucchini just to try that recipe. How did it turn out? Carole, avocado fest! Wahoo!
Don't know what dinner tonight is but I'm pretty sure it will involve corn on the cob. The watermelon I bought was a waste of money. It was the most beautiful red ripe looking color when I cut it open and had absolutely no taste. How do they do that??0 -
Carrie, I think next time I'm going to try the fish with some chili lime tortilla chips instead of plain.
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Miss Nancy, queen of the kitchen, the zucchini came out great! Definitely a keeper recipe. I love zucchini, cheese and crunch, great combo! Very quick and uncomplicated putting it together. I wouldn't suggest it for a hot day, only if you have the oven going already. Can't remember if the recipe states, but I always foil-line pans, use a bit of cooking spray so little if no clean-up.
Looking forward to today's baked fried chicken. Sampled it last night, yum. Add some veggies and a salad - easy. Thinking of enchiladas later this week, thanks for the idea!
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Thinking of you, Luv and Carole. Everyone's eating so well! I just had some take-out thai noodles.. tonight I think I'm in the guac boat. I've got avocados that are in the 'now or never' stage. XXX
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Hi everyone. Carol- That is so sad for that poor lady.
I have a pinched nerve in my back and have been miserable since last night. I sucked it up and brought the kids to the park for the morning and met friends. By the time we got home after lunch time I was sick to my stomach from the pain. My dear SIL came and got them for two hours so I could ice my back and lay down. It is a little better now but still from from good. i go Friday afternoon for a massage to try to fix the issue. I have managed to get most of my chores done despite it. Dinner is balsamic chicken and salad. Super easy and DH can do it for the most part. The Bruins are on tonight and I want to watch the game! So I am having a glass of wine and trying that instead of a muscle relaxer. If I make it till 10 I will be happy.
Hugs to everyone.
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also- how did I miss a zucchini recipe? Who posted it?
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Laurie-- ouch! Hurting for you. XXXXXXXXXX
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I've been working in the yard, something I just didn't have the ambition to do. Rototilled my garden, planted tomatoes and basil. Bought and planted some flowers, cleaned his dresser draws and will start organizing mine. I have room now
One day at a time.I am at the anger stage of greif I think, asking and yelling at him, why didn't he let us help him. I attended my 2nd Al-anon meeting, DD and I had some crying for us.
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Deb, sending you hugs. We are all with you. XXX
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bobo- Thanks.
Deb- Huge hugs. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. We are all here for you.
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So good to hear from you Deb. Just take it one step at a time. (((hugs)))
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Praying for comfort for you and your DD, Deb. Peace and healing in time.
Hugs,
Lexi
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Hugs for Deb. I can understand your anger.
Instead of enchiladas we are having tacos, build your own. Chicken, thick-sliced onion and green pepper in one skillet. Black beans and rotelle tomatoes. Guacomole. Sour Cream. Salsa.
It was HOT today out on the golf course. I got soaking wet with my own perspiration.
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((Hugs)) Deb.
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More (((HUGS))) for you and DD, Deb.
Carole, what an intense and sad appointment.Poor woman...probably never thought at an advanced age that she would have to worry about recurrence.
I had forgotten about the blood pressure and cholesterol issues with AIs. I am so leaning towards sticking with the devil that I know....since sleep is the major issue with tamox and me, maybe I'll try the melatonin again. But then there is the cognitive stuff (lost thoughts in middle of sentences...poor memory!), and increased allergies, tho I bet that will happen with any of these estrogen antagonists. Maybe I can live with feeling like a puffy eyed ditz for three and a half more years...I am obviously not a risk taker.....
maybe time to make a pro and con list. Sorry to obsess so much about this...and I appreciate your input, ladies.
Laurie I hope you can get relief from that back problem. I'm amazed at all you pulled off today give your level of pain. Wonder woman!
Today I passed up my morning smoothie and met a friend for early lunch at a local restaurant. I went for my old favorite, a BLT, and it was good.
Tonight we had marinated grilled shrimp ( made a marinade with olive oil, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, cayenne, minced garlic and a little hot sauce) and grilled veggies with another packed full salad and a very small portion of cappellini with oil and garlic. The shrimp was delicious! But then we like spicy.
The Bruins are keeping us at the edge of our seats tonight! I cannot believe I am turning into a hockey fan!0 -
Even more hugs to you Deb.
Tomorrow morning, the air conditioner estimator guy will be over to see what it will cost to install a new unit on the roof of mom's house.
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I make popcorn in a brown paper bag. After it's popped I sprinkle it with extra virgin olive oil and then add either Himalayan salt or gray Celtic sea salt.
FWIW - extra virgin olive oil may inhibit Her2 breast cancer cellular activity
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090205113743.htm
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Deb Hugs to you and your daughter. Glad you have found a group to go to that understands what you are going through.
Carole Lots of good stuff for those tacos....I want one NOW...but it is only breakfast time.
LeeA if that is true than I am more than covered. Extra virgin oil is my staple, I dont really mess with different oils unless I am baking (which I dont do too much anymore) Do the different salts taste different?
Oh Laurie...you must have done too much somewheres along the line. Rest, ice and ibuprofen (if you can take it) Or...a glass or two of wine works well too!
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MinusTwo - yes, they are plumerias - one of my all time favorite flowers!! Wish I lived where I could grow them.
Regarding the popcorn in a brown paper bag. I used to do that, but was told (by someone - cannot remember who - so maybe it's just crazy) that the regular brown bags should not be used because of the chemicals in the making of them. So I stopped. I think I'll research the Internet and see if I can find anything.....
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Well....Super Woman has left the building. I stayed up until the end of the first OT for the Bruins last night. I think the wine dulled the pain. Woke up this morning much much worse. I was in so much pain I cancelled our play date and had my in laws come get the boys. It was awful, made me sick to my stomach and had the shakes from the adrenalin. Took some meds and slept for over 4 hours. I have spent most of the day in bed. I am better than this morning but still not good. Dumb. DH has to work late so I am on my own. Cheeseburgers are about all I am going to manage for tonight. Thank goodness I have some pre pattied ones that I froze.
Hope everyone had a good day.
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Dinner tonight is Hunter's Stew. This is an old recipe of my mom's - don't know why it is for hunters but whatever! The weather is crazy here - tropical storm and some tornado warnings. The meat is a pot roast cut (shoulder), cut in large chucks and seared with a lot of onion and garlic added after the meat has seared. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, rosemary, a lot of chili powder, a tablespoon of flour and some salt. Cook for a couple of hours (I am using the crockpot, but you can do it in the oven or stovetop too) and then add big pieces of carrot. Cook some short type of pasta, today is gluten-free corkscrew type, but you can use macaroni, penne, ziti or rotini. When the meat is tender and the carrots are cooked through, stir in the cooked pasta. Top with coarsely grated or shaved Parmesan. It is yummy and I am also doing a green salad and some crusty bread.
laurie - hope you are feeling better soon! It is so hard with little ones!
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OMG. With SpecialK on this thread, it's like I will get a Ph.D. in cooking. How is the storm treating you, SK? I have been soaked head to toe all day, in meetings.
DLLP is making dinner -- I am teaching. I think it is going to be homemade fried rice. And I will have coconut ice cream for dessert. Laurie, superwoman -- thinking of you! It's terrible not to feel well (in any way) when you have charge of little ones.
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Lacey -- I have been told that my rare kind of BC does not respond to chemo. I am not sure I will ever be offered tamox. Sure wish I could cut my risk of recurrence. Even though I drink green smoothie for breakfast, do yoga, etc., I have been... yearning?... for something to cut risk ever since this year's surgery. Third time in the same breast. Just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
That being said, now there is talk of women doing tamox for ten years! How will they do it? I've been thinking a lot about all of this lately. XXX
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Tumor markers down from 275 to 188.5. I have to say I never thought I'd see a number below 200!
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