The Hermit Club
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Good morning hermits- getting my day going and have personal training to start my day before I go to work.
Teka- this is for you. A late fall geranium bloom I took on Saturday. I brought in three geraniums this weekend, for the winter and hope they make it. They have a nice sunny space!
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beautiful plant pics! It is cold in land of the weird today. Things suck for me today with side effects. I am so tired of feeling so sick. The nausea, and projectile diarrhea, it's all just too much for me right now. I am having an awfully difficult time struggling through mentally. Plastic surgeon consult is next Monday. It's funny. Even though I've known it's been coming since July, I can't quite get my head around the fact that I'm getting a double mastectomy. Next month!!!!
So going to talk to her about options for reconstruction. It's all very overwhelming right now emotionally. I think I may end up with TE as I am getting rads too and i guess that is how it is done. Well.....thanks for listening, I find words difficult to quantify my experience but posting here does help.
I want to have gratitude for all the positive things but today it aint happenin. Maybe I just need to embrace the suck?
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Bippy- I am so sorry to hear you are not feeling well and also down about the surgery. This whole thing does suck, and allowing yourself to feel it may help you to move through it. I think talking to your docs about the options for recon will help. As I understand it, there are many different ways they can do this.
There are recon threads here on this site and maybe a good place to talk to other women who have had the various recon as you get your options. I wish I could help you more. I only had lumpectomy and internal rads, but have talking to many other women on other threads who have gone through the recon process. People here will help you.
Wishing you a better day. Hugs sister.
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Doning okay, just pretty busy yesterday helping hubby with the prep for his test which was yesterday.
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Teka- that is expensive. I like to buy free range/hormone free when ever I can and my fresh turkey is a free range natural turkey. They told me the price was $2.69 a pound, although they were re-pricing them so I won't be surprised if it is over $3.00 a pound. I could be looking at anywhere from $35-$45 for the bird.
I talked through the menu with my sister yesterday. Since they are traveling in, and I am doing this by myself, I said I want to keep the meal simple and without too much food. I cannot eat all the heavy carby stuff anymore, and don't want those left overs. So we decided on the following which will be more than enough for dinner as well as the following day for a "left over meal" the evening before the head back. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes (going to do the easy instant garlic mashed) with gravy, cranberry sauce, peas, green beans, and small salad. I will make some antipasto type things for appetizers (we all love this). Wine and sparkling champagne for beverages. Going to buy slices of pie at the best restaurant in town for this when we go Tuesday night there for dinner (I don't want left over pie here as I don't eat sugar).
Now if the cleaning fairy would magically clean and organize my house.....
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Wow how organized r u 2
I have no idea what is going on football is on
Bippy i am so sorry that you have to deal with all thishaving cancer is bad enough without having to deal with everything else. we are here to listen and do anything else that we can do for you it's not going to be easy I will tell you that although I am NOT going through what you will thoughts and prayers hang in there
Me
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awww thanks Teka, Jazzy and Blondie for the support. I was having some dark times! But better now, slept well, nausea abating and going shopping soon! DH and I are goin to my sis in laws for holidays, i will make some side dish but no idea what yet. Jazzy, your menu is delish, perfect! teka, I love bean salad too. I hope to be back to cooking soon, but yesterday of course my fancy induction range broke, so awaiting service now. I can use it, but it beeps constantly so we unplug it when not in use....always somethin!
I watched a load of youtube where ladies are post bmx, coping, a year in the life, etc. and i cried and cried. Needed to let it go, and i feel better. Also, not as scared of surgery now. So today i will do my best and carry on.....so what is everyone else doin for turkey day?
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Bippy- you are a brave woman and seeing other people's stories, and preparing yourself for all you are getting ready to do. I hope having us here will make you feel less alone as you go through this. Even though most are surrounded by people that love us and want to help, no one knows this better what it is to through bc treatment. Let us know how we can help you as you get ready for surgery.
Blondie- I hope you are doing okay, that the breathing is better?
Teka- I love three bean salad. Thank you for that recipe, going to make it this weekend. My mother used to make that salad all the time, one of her summertime favorites but something I love year round. You have one recipe down for the holiday.
Mags- how are you doing this week? Is your knee better from the fall?
Cami- how are you this week. Is the D quieted down?
Lili- where are you my dear? Want to hear from you no matter what is going on.
Election day. Let the games begin.....
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Gotta vote later today after hubby gets home, other than that, just hanging around the house
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Teka- I forgot to answer the question about the geranium tree. Never seen one of those, must google!
Good luck voting everyone. We had early voting here so I took advantage of that. I won't miss the endless messages on my voice mail from everyone wanting my vote. They will go back to ignoring us all after today.....
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Good morning, Hermies! Jazzy, I iced the knee down real good so now it's jus a bit tender on the kneecap. I discovered a pretty large bruise on the right elbow, but inside, don't know how that happened. Anyway, the good news is that I'm coming out of my chemo funk and feeling a bit better each day. DH and I had a talk about getting another car so I can start driving again. It would be a stretch, financially, especially after all the medical bills, but he's willing to see if we can swing it. For the first time in a very long time, I'm feeling like I'd like to get out of the house, maybe have lunch with a friend once in a while, if I still have any. I know, it's a strange feeling.
Today I have an appointment to have an ultrasound on a lump. The BMX I had in May left so much skin it made me wonder if my surgeon didn't believe me when I said I was never going to have reconstruction. It basically looks like my DDDs were just deflated. Anyway, my MO examined them last time I was in and there's a spot where there's a hard lump. Probably just either scar tissue or maybe a seroma, but he wants to be sure my tumor was on the other side, but there were precancerous cells in this side, and he told me that if I hadn't had it removed, it would almost certain have needed to be fairly soon. So ultrasound this afternoon.
Then we'll go vote.
Bippy, the mastectomy, while not a walk in the park, was not as bad as shoulder surgery, and far less recovery. I did have to sleep in the recliner for a couple of weeks, but that was not a stretch for me, as you might well imagine. The recliner and I are pretty much one by now. You've been through chemo, that's really the worst part. Hoping it's all uphill now, for both of us.
We won't be doing anything fancy for Thanksgiving, probably just the three of us again. When I get on my laptop later I'll post a picture of what we used to do, you'll get a kick out of it. Let me see if I have a pic of last year's table.
And the pie I always make for holidays:
Yes, homemade crust, too, the flakiest pie crust in the world (of course I'm prejudiced! I've been making it for more than 40 years!), though I'm not sure I'm up to the task this year.
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mags, glad you are on the mend and sending positive wishes as to the tests. Your new car will be so nice! I got out today for the first time alone in weeks, and felt nearly normal. I get car sick alot when a passenger during chemo, so it was so nice to drive and not get ill. Love your table, what kind if pie?
I made it to the store! I bought garbage like frozen dinners, muffins and ice cream. Also some yogurt. Stuff DH can make for himself...that is all I got for today, very fatigued so going to try and nap.
Happy Tuesday Hermies!
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Lurking really, had anxiety attack today, didnt go to the shore couldnt get out of bed,had aitivan, still in bed, can't go vote, feel bad but can't.
HUGS
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Hi hermits- home from work and may go do the bike or may at the gym tonight or go in the morning to ride before we lift weights. I am interested to hear the results tonight of this election both locally and nationally. They put the pot vote on the ballot this year too. They might as well legalize it, everyone here is high anyways.....
Blondie- hugs, I am sorry about the anxiety attack. I have had those too, they are just awful. I am sorry you missed your trip to the shore too. I think voting was the last thing you needed to do today. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Hugs from the desert.
Mags- your table and pie are lovely. I am glad your knee is better and hope the lump is nothing. I have had lumps that are fluid/seroma and scar tissue especially around the incision areas. I am glad they are checking it out. Let us know what that think is going on as you would like to?
The car sounds like a good move. Having independence to get out for little things will make you feel better. Driving gives you a feeling of normalcy.
Bippy- I ate frozen dinners and deli food during treatment and for the longest time afterwards. Easy food you can get and keep down is important. I hope whatever you found tastes okay and settles okay too.
Onco, Cami, Lili, Sally, and everyone else here, wishing you a peaceful night.
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Well, I don't have any real answers on the lump – actually, there are two. After the technician did the u/s, the radiologist came in and did it again. She says it isn't a seroma, and she is concerned enough to order a biopsy of the two lumps. It's scheduled for November 20. It was pretty clear on the u/s, you can see the layers of tissue, kind of gray & white striations, and then there are these big black holes. I'm no doctor, but to be honest, it didn't look any different to me than the tumor they found in April. But I'm not going to get ahead of myself. I'll see the MO next week for follow up and it'll be interesting to hear what he thinks.
After the u/s, my cousin had an appointment to see my ob/gyn friend for some problems she's been having, ongoing, worsening, and apparently she's let it go for too long and may need surgery.
When it rains...
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Hugs to all the wonderful people here
Have a restful evening
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Back at ya Footssorry Mags, you are right when it rains it poirs
Thanks Jazzy needed to hear that, hopefully next week!!
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Mags- sorry to hear they are concerned about these lumps. Just remember they are throwing everything in the book at you for your treatment and you are doing everything you can to take are of yourself. Prayers for everything to be okay so you can move forward with all you need to do.
I am also sorry to hear your cousin may be having gyn issues, I hope it is nothing serious. Keep us posted.
Blondie- I am going to PM you, my dear.
Teka- you are welcome and thank you too!
Hi footprints- thanks for stopping in!
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Super early morning ldies---I'm sorry I miss so much, I don't know why I do, I feel so busy (have been) from work and Dr. stuff, it's like I go on one thread a day, where I used to visit all 4 that I'm on. And I miss everything.
Oh Mags praying it. just another little bump and nothing serious and certainly hope things go well for u'r cousin.
Bippy once this operation is over u'll be so relieved and one thing for most it is not a painful one, maybe more emotional than anything--and tell everyone just how u feel, it will be more helpful to u too.
Mo it's always a sadder time when it's a time when someone we loved died. I know we always think of them, but during that date it all comes back like it was yesterday. My sister and I talk bout our parents all the time they were such characters so different but hysterical and we don't want to forget anything. Joey remembers my dad but my mom died before, and we talk about them together, cuz he remembers how my dad would hold him and say good he's got big hands and feet, he'll be nice and tall cuz he'll grow into them like puppies do. (my dad was blind) and I love telling Joey their stories and he enjoys them so much, I'm glad bout that. But they were funny.
Blondie lurk and relax HUGS Blondie.
Oh you gals who are planning Thanksgiving already==Jeez it's to much to think about. and I don't do anything anymore, but I never in my life cooked a turkey, I've made many a dinner that turned out to be turkeys but never made one. Just the dressing (which is my favorite part) all the stuff that goes around it.
Jazzy send me some (just a little of u'r energy) U still amaze me and I love it.
OMG I HAVE to take a shower today, I've been so weakish, more D, and had more tests this week, Oh everything is OK just the usual crappy tests.
Teka I love 3 bean salad, my mom used to make that lot and she used to make orange salad (sounds terrible) with oil and a little tiny vinegar, I never got the hang of making it cuz u have to put exactly the right amount of each in or it's terrible.
Oh I have to wash clothes today, have to, which is no big deal but it's on my mind.
Sending HUGS to everyone and feel good feelings. And hope u all have a pleasant day---oh the weather will be in the 50's today then it drops to 30's and 40's fast haha, so it's going to be chilly willy.
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Cami- good to hear from you. Jazzy has less energy now after two hard days at work, but she has today off for some self care.
I love the story about your dad holding Joey and telling him about the big hands and feet and growing into them like a puppy. How sweet is that? Your parents sounded like such neat people. It is good to remember those who are not on this earth with us, but always around us.
I sometimes lurk in the few threads I follow and only post on one each day, two at the most.
Hope you enjoy the shower. I have laundry to do today at some point too!
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With all the trips we do to the doctor(s), I just thought this was funny.
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Okay one more before I go, for the cat people. I laughed so hard at some of these, my eyes were tearing. Enjoy!
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Good morning, Hermies!
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Good morning all. Blondie, I hope you begin to feel better soon and can reschedule your trip to the beach. Mags, wishing both you and your cousin good test/appointment outcomes.
Cami, I too admire Jazzy's energy. I am back to walking 20 minutes a day. My walk is up hill-down hill which provides a challenge for me. I know that 30 minutes is often recommended. However, when I told myself it was time to ramp up to 30 minutes, I frequently skipped walks all together. So then, I decided 20 minutes was better than nothing.
Teka, Onco, Bippy, M0mmy, and Foot ... Good to hear from you.
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Jazzy, keep posting about your busy schedule ... Your activities motivate me ... But be sure to rest! ... I am a champion rester! ...I can rest for hours.
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Agreed jazzy
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As promised, a picture of our last normal Thanksgiving celebration. I think there were about 22 of us, or so. The gentleman in the front right was my cousin's dad who passed away a couple of years ago at age 98. My cousin is the dark red-haired lady on the left halfway down, DH is right behind her. The rest are sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, another cousin, her stepson, and some family friends. We used to do this at Thanksgiving and Christmas every year, and I did most of the cooking. I think the most we had was 30 people, all sitting. This was our old house, where the living room & dining room flowed together. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun.
Looking back, I'm reminded of an anecdote told at my mom's funeral, about the woman's gravestone that read, "I told you I was tired!" I'm tired just looking at this.
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