INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours
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WildT I have been reading and feeling empathy for you. Very difficult. I was lucky. By the time my ex-H remarried it did not bother me as it was long after he had left and I was remarried myself. I do very strongly remember the pain of knowing/thinking about the relationship he was involved in at the time he left and for a couple of years after, and even a couple of women after (the one he had the affair with was not the one he ultimately married). It is very, very hard. The only thing I would say to you is to do the things that help YOU stay strong and sane for yourself and your children. I was so lucky there was no web, no social media etc back then, because the temptation to read up all about this other woman must be severe. It will probably need some superhuman strength on your side to keep focused on doing only what is best for YOU. Do what brings you joy and strength. Even 10 minutes a day on something that brings you joy will be a strengthener. XXX
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one other thing, with the Advantage plans, you don't pay for them. With the supplements, and the part D, you do. And they aren't cheap.
DH and I have Advantage plans from Humana and have been happy with them.
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dropping in and waving hi. Going back to read what y'all been up to
Hootie hoo
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Beautiful Peppermint! Soooooooo glad you stopped by! Been worried about you girl.... I know you don't feel good, nor feel like posting.... but that's okay.... We are always here, and thinking about you........
Just wish something would help you.... I read what you posted on your other thread..... Sorry about how hard this all is with your family..... I just can't imagine!
Saying a million prayers for you..... Love you! xoxo
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thanks Chevy. Much love
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Hey, I'm here! Don't go!
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Loverly just texted me, and said you were on... You want some coffee?
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I just made some shrimp salad, and mashed potatoes with a sweet potato.... all you guys can come if you want!
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coming mom
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Patty !!!!!!
Chevy ~ Shrimp for breakfast???? I'll bring my Eggos and tea
Edited cuz I can't spell the name of those round waffles.........
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Little Spookie.... bring a heavy jacket..... Never mind.... I have plenty...
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can I wear my FLIP FLOPS
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Still too early for you, Sleepy Head ShepK?
Mama, you have buffalo sauce for Ms. Spookie? She won't eat shrimp unless they are dripping with the sauce.
Man, that Patty is elusive! Can't chase her down.
MammaRay, good to see back.
Queenie is like Eeyore. The wind has to be right for her to land.
JunieB, dad notices that Neurontin works better for him. He feels better on just Neurontin. He feels dry with Naproxen and Tramadol along with Neurontin make him too sleepy. I saw him yesterday and he was reading the newspaper...a good sign. Still waiting for the book prop from Amazon🤔
Your neighbor does have some good in him, you see? Hopefully, Kirby will work on the rest of his heart.
Susan, eyelash extension lasts a few weeks, right? As I get older, my eyelashes and eyebrows slowly fall off
Why can't the underarm or the hair down thdere do the same? 0 -
The sun is up. Of course it's too early! Silly Loverly.
It's only 66 here.....Chevy's place is colder. Better adjust my cat to keep warm....
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Patty nice to see you posting.
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Chvey, I will be there, I won't miss the party for Patty. Can I borrow a coat too, we don't use that for south Texas!
Patty, so glad to see you back. ((Gentle Hugs))🤗
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Loverly it took forever for my hair to grow back, still rarely have to shave under arms or legs.
Shep a picture for you.
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Chevy I'm on my way, you are going to Run out of shrimp. I also have lots of coats for our warm weather friends
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Oh Lookie, how embarrassing! I need to call FFH back inside! He's going to scare Loverly 😱
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Eeyore, I have some extra warmers if you need one or three.....
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Patty! Great to see you!!!
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You guys, I had some left-over shrimp.... so I cut it up, with a hard-boiled egg, celery, onions, avocado, chopped walnuts, and this mayo stuff dressing I made.... I toasted 1/2 a bagel, and it is really good! Had left-over potato soup with it....
Supposed to snow tonight into tomorrow...
Spookers... flip-flops? Did you gals hear that? All I can say is, those of you who can wear flip flops have prettier toes than I do.... Hah!
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Now THESE are cute!
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OMG that is big! Why can't I "edit" it, and shrink it like I used to? Okay, never mind.... I had to go back & then I could edit it.
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(flap flap flap....glide....flap flap flap) Still reading, mind, but not posting so much. Distracted by school, in a good way. And yeah, what is it with the hair thing?
but definitely HI PATTY! (though I expect she's/you've understandably retreated back to what offline comforts are available)
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Patty - so GOOD you popped in! We were all wondering about you.
Lover - Because of Xeloda, I've lost pretty much all my hair "down there." It's kind of in a weird stripe of no hair...a REVERSE mohawk, so to speak
. Sorry, TMI.Chevy - Wish I could wear flip flops, but I've also lost almost all of my toenails, thanks to Xeloda, and my big toe nails are just barely hanging on. What the heck...I guess it's an ok trade to give up toe nails and hair "down there" in order to still be around and hang out with you gals.
Shep - LOVED the little note about giving our " used toys away to the less fortunate." Ha ha, I'm still laughing.
Wild T - It will always be hard, no matter what. You had feelings for the bum once...that's why you married him and had kids in the first place. I dumped my boyfriend from college/grad school over 30 years ago. He had addiction problems too (along with a gambling problem to boot). I thought he was the love of my life, but I just couldn't take it anymore. Self preservation kicked in because he was dragging me down before my career even started and I had to cut him loose. I had a dream about him several weeks ago, so I guess they still live in our subconscious minds whether we like it or not. Have a great time dancing, and do one for me too!
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You guys, I know it has to be heart-breaking to lose so much when going through those treatments.... I know, because I lost my hearing due to a stroke from taking Tamoxifen.
But about the hair-hair-everywhere.... I remember my one "girl-friend" once telling me YOU HAVE THE HAIRIEST ARMS! I was just sick! I was only a teenager, and it really hurt.... just like when another girl asked "why are you so ugly"..... I was about 12.... but we get through all those hurtful personal things....
So now here I am.... 79, and I don't think I have hair anywhere except on my head! But I don't mind.... If I have it on my legs, I would need a magnifying glass to find it.... Oh, there is now peach-fuzz on my arms... I should go talk to my friend, and ask..."so what do you think now?" Hah!
I have 8 good toe nails! It's just my big toes.... the nails have to be filed from the top.... Hah! Years ago, I would glue little pretty nails on.... just like fake nails.... THAT'S when I wore open-toed sandals.... A girl has to do what a girl has to do....
So don't worry gals.... we are just lucky to still be here..... Love you all..... xoxoxo
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Thanks all for the Medicare input. Yes I can keep my work coverage after I retire!! I get a very affordable benefit package of medical, prescription drug, dental and vision that includes a Medicare Advantage plan but not original Medicare. I was going with that since Medicare.org said I could switch back during open enrollment if needed. I'll have to do some checking on that, thanks JunieB. The only cant go back I saw was if I leave my employer plan I cannot go back to them.
BIggest problem is the medical group we currently use does not accept the Medicare Advantage plan that my work offers. My choices are:
A) Leave the employer plan forever and purchase through AARP or similar to keep current doctors. I would have to pay for a supplement and prescription drug plan.
Stay with employer plan and change medical groups, all new doctors C) Stay with employer plan and pay $460 more per month (ouch) for a different plan that my current medical group takes.
Open enrollment is in October so I am enclined to try option b for 8 months. We had this medical group years ago and I can get some of my old doctors back (still making calls) and my current MO gave me recommendations. Im trying to look at it as getting a second opinion on everything if nothing else. If the plan/medical group/doctors isnt working out I can change to option a or c in October. Scary changing though but glad I'm done with most treatment right now.
Yall are having a party and Im talking about old person insurance! Well the party menu looks good and I'm starving. Cooking some chicken and dumplings up as it is cold (for us) here today.
Susan - LOL when you said baby in bath with prunes...I thought of whole prunes floating. You know how that would look!! Your pic was much better, she is having so much fun
Shep - Yes husband 65, not me. You are right about the picture of the 4 of us, we are young, young, young!
Lovery - Tramadol made my DH feel terrible, weird. I hope the B6 is helpful, glad he is making progress.
MammaRay - Hubby is better each day, thank you. Wishing for some pain relief for you. I always covered my bald head too, just didnt like being bald and felt better that way.
junieB - I would love freedom of choice on my medical! Yeah honest and and nice neighbor, I'm happy for you.
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Poppy - Ironically, the man that returned my wallet is not that nice and is normally a less than honest person, plus a known drug addict. So, the fact that he actually returned it without taking anything is what I am so surprised about. But incredibly thankful. Thank God!
The info regarding the No going back to original medicare came from a SHIBA counselor when I went with my Mother last year to see if she could leave her Advantage plan and return to the Original. When you are over 65, the supplemental plans are less expensive I believe. My Medicare, Supplement & Part D insurance come to a total of $324.00 a month total, plus my drug co-pays, which are not great. Approx. $20.00 a month. The Ibrance is $10,000.00 a month and my co-pay would be $3,200. in January, then $521. the other 11 mos. However, I qualify for Pfizer's PAP for the Ibrance.
You might check to see if there is a SHIBA counselor in your area. Here they are associated with the Human Services Seniors & Disabilities office.
Shep - Love the Sharing meme. And the extra kitty box.
Loverly - It is so amazing how different people have such different reactions to the same drugs. I take tramadol, Relafen (anti-inflammatry), and Hydrochodone and I don't experience the things you described for your Dad. So interesting.
Where you and Lita experience the loss of hair, I get to spend time at the magnified mirror daily to get rid of the hair that pops up on my face and other places, from the Estrogen suppressor (Faslodex) I get.
Patty - Glad you could drop by for a visit.
Chevy - Your shrimp salad sounds pretty yummy! The girl who asked why you're so ugly at age 12 was just jealous. Remember you posted a pic of yourself and your DH and it was beautiful.
The massage I got yesterday left me feeling amazing then, but then I woke up today I was feeling very bruised, which is typical. However, still felt relaxed. Thank you Fibro.
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