The Hermit Club
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Scans were clean except for arthritis and a fracture that didn't heal correctly in my shoulder. Now I have some options on how to deal with this all. Just glad they were clear.
Hugs to all. Whaevah I need to watch our show. I went to bed at like 10 Saturday
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MARKAT----YYYAAAYYYY FOR XLEAN SCANS, IT'S SO GOOD TO HEAR ARTHRITIS, ALTHO IT STINKS ESPECIALLY AT U'R AGE BUT IT'S SO GOOD NOT TO HEAR THE BEAST WORD. I'M SO RELIEVED. Tell us what u'r plans are with this so u'll have more comfort. BTW did u have this before u'r DX, just wondering.
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Well, getting ready to take the kitty to get him fixed today. All three kitties keep looking at the place where the food dish normally is but he wasn't supposed to eat anything after midnight so all three get to fast. :P
Later today, I need to call the place that is going to do my MRI. I hate going there. I hate the MRI. I hate calling anyone on the phone. Bleh - and no - I can't just do music on the headphones because the big headphones make my claustrophobia worse. >.<
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Curve I'm so sorry u r going thru this and have to retire now. And it sounds like u really handled u'rself well under those circumstances. And I hope u feel better today--this has caused a big change in u'r life and it sucks. I did get 3 super friends from work tho and we're sil together so it worked out great for me, I see them and talk to them all the time--I worked with them for 20 yrs. and we just formed that bond so it was easy for me, besides I was coming off of Dis. so I didn't see anyone before retirement which was fine with me. This will seem strange at first, but u might get into it after a while and enjoy everything around u--so hide for now, but when u emerge u'll see it's not so bad.
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No not at all really. Onc mentioned something about fibro brought on by chemo and different studies she's read. I was a normal 30yo mom running around doing normal mom stuff. I broke down crying in the office today saying I want to go back before all this crap. They found the neck thing during a head CT early. Oh well, it would all eventually have started bothering me anyway.
I think I need to try Jazzy's yoga and clean up my eating. I have to get over this crap! She mentioned a rheumatologist and ortho but I'm going to try the old fashioned way of stretching and sleep first!
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@markat, I am doing a >>>happy dance<<< for your clear scan!
@camilegal, don't be sorry about me retiring--I've been looking forward to it for years.
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Thanks Curve, returning your happy dance for retirement!!
Jinkala, I usually have no problems with MRIs but you're right! I think the music makes it worse! Good luck! I hate talking on the phone too!
Skittle, lol about your night out! That sounds like sensory overload!
Grover, sorry to hear about your dad!
Laurie, welcome to our cave. These women are wonderful and so supportive!
FL, hi! See, now you can't quit your job ;-)
Jazzy, I haven't been to a Tuesday Morning in awhile. Your spring things sound lovely!
Teka, I never get on active topics until you say something about them lol
thank you for your support!!
I'm kind of grumpy about going back to work tomorrow. Whose brilliant idea was this? And I want to add school on? Lol. Chin up buttercup.0 -
YAYAYAY Mark so happy for you..
Teka I get the active topics I read them sometimes.
HUGS Jink!!
Curve..I am sorry that you are going through this, can't imagine how hard it is, and you had it in your mind what you were going to do and then someone showed up...
Welll am going to a conference this weekend, going back and forth, last year someone let me stay with them in the hotel room, it was awesome....the conferenece is about 20 min from my home in downtown Philly...chemo wednesday so will be tired but it is not the sick day....
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I thought i was doing Ok yet today feel lousy, tearful and like i am just waiting to die........but nothing has happened......so why?
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markat 
Yes, you are far too young to be dealing with this shite. It's hellish at best. Arthritis is no picnic either, I know this personally. Have a cocktail to celebrate and watch our shoe, show.
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Markat i think its fibrosis your doctor means......hope mri goes ok
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Hi Lily55,
We all have good days then some bad ones. That's the new normal for most of us. I do think over time the good days will be more frequent, then again, I may be delusional.
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Whaevah, I have so many shoes to catch up on. Snl, Mad Men, the whole last season of Girls. Non hermiting really gets in the way of real life.
Teka, do you watch TV?
Lily hope your day gets better.0 -
I love Grimm and The Walking Dead. I want to watch that Hannibal show too!
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Teka, I have a couple of threads marked as favs, this and Tami SEs ... my 40's group moved to facebook ... don't really look at any of the active topics or anything else now ... BC burnout I think.
Markat ... yeah for Arthur ... much better than the big M ... I felt the same way a year ago when I had my bone scan ... who knew we would be so excited to have other illnesses. Hear you on the wanting your life back ... cancer is not a gift for me, I was very happy with my life before. Would love my body, my sleep and my positive attitude back.
Cami, {hugs} as always
Cureball, glad you are retiring and getting to do it your own way ... enjoy ... hope you get to do what YOU want to do.
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I agree. We all need gentle... spring, each other, kindness. You've said it well, teka.
Grover... so sorry to hear of family woes. It's draining. And, yes, we language arts people must stick together! As we know, there's no answer key, no movie bank to fall back on, no easy sub plans to zip into a folder. You know! It's state testing week, so we're all in a pressure cooker until Friday noon. eeg.
Laurie... your faith shines through. Depending on what you want to say and share with your client friends, you could always print up some prayer cards, with a quick "seven things to know" tips or what you feel is most important... Like, every decision will bring change, or I will have good days and not-so-good days, and look forward to your understanding smiles, or breast cancer does not remove your sense of humor... Whatever you see fit.
Curve... I am so proud of you for not caving. You stuck to your privacy, and no one can fault you for remaining true to yourself. You faced a hard, hard day and held it together. (I'm afraid I would've been an angry puddle on the floor.) If you crawl in a hole, I'll be happy to go with you until you're ready to emerge again.
and I am almost surprised to hear I am not the only one who has given up on many other threads and active topics. There's one "participant" in particular I'd like to see tossed out for pure holier-than-thou, Great One who-knows-all attitude... I know I'm being petty, but there are too many vulnerable souls who are injured by unkindnesses when they least are able to cope. So many are hungry for guidance or a shoulder, and get a smack instead. (gracious, I'm ranting again. so sorry!)
Jazzy, camille, FL, bgirl, all... laugh when you can. I'm still so very glad to be among you ladies.
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Hi ladies. Happy Monday. I had a very busy day bringing up the new change on the system I have been working on. Long day but in the end, we did okay and are back it tomorrow morning for day 2. My joints are very achey today.
Curveball- I remember you saying that you were getting ready to retire. The person you did not want to see there too and with all those inappropriate inquiries. You sound like you held your boundaries well though. And since you are retiring, you won't have to deal with her anymore either. Unless you run into her somewhere (just remember, don't make eye contact!) I am sure it was an emotional day anyways, just closing that chapter of your life with your work, on top of the rest. I hope you are doing okay otherwise, working through what you need to do with your medical team. Enjoy your hermit-tude....
Hoping everyone else is having a decent start to the week.
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Oh Lily, I can relate. It's ok. Just feel. Cry if you need to. There are good days to come. We are here for you! HUGS!!!
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Thank you Skittle!
I know I am new here, but I think I already know who you are referring to regarding the "holier than thou attitude". It is bothersome. So glad to have found all of you.
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Hi - I haven't written for a while - but love you guys - I just got back from a week's camping in Death Valley. Thought that was an appropriate vacation spot after the last year - LOL. We go just about every year so it was not as weird as it sounds. Anyway - one of the reasons I love it there is that it's so big and I feel so small - it puts it all in perspective. I thought about a friend I made this year and lost to BC - I admire her so much and learned so much from her. This has changed me in so many ways - I think for the good - anyway - breath, stop and smell the roses - take time
Marilyn
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I just lost my post--^&*((^%$# So now I make it fast Damn.
Shell u'furbaby love u so and u look so good.
Lily What 'r feeling is so so normal, and I'm sorry that u feel this way but better days ahead--Promise
Chabba a toe> amputate? Oh wow how does that happen? Well see the Dr. and tell us just what's going on.
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Good morning ladies- just re reading a few notes here this morning before I head out for my day.
Markat- glad to hear the scans were clear. Maybe yoga would be great for you. If you cannot get to a class, there are teachers around that can customize a home practice for you and with anything related to specific needs (arthritis, old injuries, etc.) If you are not sure where to start, check out yogafinder.com for classes and teachers in your area.
Lily- I am sorry you are having such a tough time. I hope today is a better day.
Cvmarilyn- glad to hear you had a great trip to DV. I know many people who have gone there, it's a cool place.
Teka- George Clooney
Bgirl- I am with you on bc burnout. I share here and am on another threat for Arimidex users, that is it. I really like to talk to many others about it anymore either.
Cami-
Blondie- I hope your conference is good. I also hope you do okay with the next round of chemo.
Skittle, FL Warrior, Laurie, Grover, Curveball, Whaevah, and all the rest, thinking of you as we go along here this week.
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Markat, Congrats on clear scan:) Hope rest heals well. Amazing how minor other health issues seem after the big C, but pain is pain, & I hope you don't have to go through much.
Curveball, Congrats on retirement!
Lily, A regretful Welcome to the emotional roller coaster; you can always find someone to lift you up, calm you down, let you (or help you!) rant, encourage, inform, or truly empathise...whatever you need... here!
My dad's in a holding pattern but not FEELING too bad. He saw head neurosurgeon at a great hospital, who is now saying it doesn't appear to be a tumor in his brain, rather a lesion caused by the STROKE, which also caused seizure. So if so, it was a minor stroke, and scans showed no signs of cancer! Yipee! Thanks for all your thoughts & prayers! My son has decided our family's luck is changing because I got $1 off coupons on both of his almond milks yesterday:) Who am I to argue with that kind of optimism!0 -
Jazzy I might check out our Y and see if they have a beginners class.
Skittle, there are a few on here who might as well have their MD from google lol! Another has left, but I never really interacted with her anyway.
Camille did you post on the wrong thread
Back to work! Maybe I'll shake off this funk. At least by taking a shower... harharhar.0 -
Hi my friends!!! I just got some amazing news and I thought I would share......I'm going to be a grandma! Yep, my newly married daughter is having a baby! The baby is due on my daughter's birthday! 12/4. It will be the first grand baby all around. (I feel that it will be a girl....just a hunch). The neat thing is that the 12/4 date seems significant as my son was also due own this date! Wow!
This news is such a nice distraction to the BC. We needed happy news to focus on! It is very surreal to know that your child is having a child of their own!
Well, back to hair for me. I will watch for your posts today as I can. They bring me much happiness. Wishing you all a blessed and peaceful day.
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Good grief. I looked backward and saw I missed about 12 or so posts. Don't know what my ancient computer was "thinking"! Wondered about lots of references I didn't understand, and poof! They had been skipped. (ex--had NO idea there was a suicide thread.) And, Lily, know this is a safe, caring group. Experience abounds and everyone's willing to share if asked, yet no one is intrusive or pushy with do this/do that. It's all in good intention and cushioned.
Hugs to all. Sorry to be confused a while. (seems my normal state lately.)
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scattered skittle
we are on the same page, literally...add rads to my burnout and the recent 'showers' , bit of a bummer lately
my posts to markat are in a top secret code so unless you watch SNL they will not make sense
hugs to YOU.. still have your back hoe? my shovel is polished and Teka has a trench....all good in the cave
edited to say Welcome to newbies~and hugs to all
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whaevah--yes, with John Deere tractor at the ready. Let the digging begin.
on that note (Irises are up. Flowering almond in full bloom. Tulip tree fading. Forsythia still bright. Garden to begin this weekend--tomatoes, squash, peppers...)
thank you for the splainin'! (as my sixth graders say--sigh)
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Did Camille accidentally delete us from her favorites again
Congratulations Laurie!
If you guys are digging and shoveling can you come over and cut a gigantic sycamore tree down for me? It cracked and is leaning over the neighbors yard. Quote today for $1200 I think I need to go to school and learn a trade lol.0 -
@LaurieParr, congratulations on the grandbaby!
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