2013 Survivors!!!
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Websister, there is a woman new to the Canadian thread and looking for sisters in Calgary. I just posted that you mainly post on this thread but maybe have a look?
Hope you are all having a good weekend.
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Chrisrenee - Best of luck to your daughter and the remainder of the family. Hope all is well with EVERYONE on this thread today. Peace everyone!
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Thanks iatigger for tribute.. I don't know how to post pics either
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Marian - I'll have a look, thanks for the heads up
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Wow you all are so hard to keep up with!! LOL!!
Shianne, I hope you're feeling better!! I won't have my anniversary until November. It will forever be around Election Day, ha! What a bonus! Does it feel like forever ago or like it was yesterday? It's been such a fucking whirlwind I don't know what to think sometimes!
Chrisrenee, I'm so sorry your daughter broke her collarbone right before summer vacation!
Will it take long to heal? Godspeed!!
Ramols, congrats! What a relief!
Okay, that's all I can remember right now. If I scroll back a page it will wipe out what I've already typed, so I'll just have to write several posts to keep up!
DD #2 turns 17 on Monday. I ask myself how that can be? DD #1 will be 19 on the 28th.
I'll be starting a new job soon. A friend of mine (my hairstylist) is buying a new, bigger salon from someone who's retiring, and I'm going to be the receptionist. I've loved substitute teaching for the past ten years and have made great friends, but as a sub you're never really an official part of the school. this should be a "fun" job....plus free hair and nails!! and i already know and like my coworkers! hopefully with a set schedule I'll be able to prioritize and organize my life a little better. some days i feel like i'm just floating on a raft in the ocean going wherever the wind blows. I really want to be in charge of my direction, not a passenger along for the ride!
Oh, I remembered something else! Luanne, please try switching to a different brand of tamoxifen before you give it up completely! When I started my gabapentin, my pharmacy switched to a different brand about 3 months after I began it. It really did not work for me. They switched me back the next month and now everything is peachy . It's amazing what a difference it can make! Good luck! I'll try catching up again tomorrow. Love and ((hugs)) to all! I think about you guys everyday and am so grateful you're in my life!>0 -
Hi ladies,
Happy Sunday! It has been a crazy busy week. Man not sure if that is good for us or bad? I am a little calmer at week, well atleast for this week. Got some good runs in so that always boost my mood. Don't think I am a superstar as I am walk/running those miles and slow as a snail but It helps with my mood.
One things I swear has helped my mood and weight is taking a magnesium supplement called, calm. I think I mention it before but I am very irregular and this helps with bloated extra but also has some other benefits. I don't suggest things very often but if any of you are dealing with inflammation or constipation I would give it a try. I think it is pretty harmless but of course read about it.
I still wake up with my mind racing and stressed most mornings but I am trying to just live in the moment and trying really hard to stop worrying about things I can't control.
For those with stiffness, I was so bad but after a few weeks off herception it is better and remember I did not start tamaxifen right away so only thing for me that could have caused it was SE from taxol or herception. So who ever might be thinking it is tamaxifen give it a few months before you determine that is the cause. I still have to get my legs worked out from stiffness after sitting for long periods but it is better most days. I hope that helps some of you dealing with that still. Walking and running has helps but also I think taking that supplement helps.
My hair is crazy ass thick! I have only cut it once so it is a little crazy but dam it I am just going to let it grow.
Juneau - have a blast this weekend!
Aimee- since you are in Iowa - next time above and beyond cancer has an event I hope you will think about coming with me. It is such a great organization and dr. Demming is amazing! I bet last night was amazing!
Wow ladies can you believe most of us are 1 year out from DIA? Crazy huh? We are fighters, angels, friends and I am so impressed by each of your strength and compassion. I owe so much to each and everyone of you and not a day goes by that I don't remember that even if I don't post on here as much. Just know that I love each and everyone of you and I pray that each of us are finding some happiness and peacein the mist of our SE and scares with on going issues with this dam diease.
Each step I take is for all of us! I seriously whole heartily mean that. And I don't think I am alone in my thoughts as I see each if you type similar thoughts. We have a special bond and if one of a few things that are positive about going through this is that I have all of you in my pockets for enternity!
Enjoy your day! And feel my arms giving you all a big ole hug!
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Mcook, what an inspiration you are - truly! A big hug right back at you!
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Thanks Scorchy I sure did darn well SIGN THAT!!
all you beautiful women You may not see me posting my woohoo's or 'mutual tears' but know this you all are IN my heart and in my thoughts all the time, where I go you go.. I've gotten so busy with life ... but I do want to be supportive, I'm being supportive in other ways, and in my FB Weight Loss Support group there are many BC Survivors and othere Big C survivors (and a lot of my team mates as well) so it's lovely to be able to have that 'bond'.. yet wish it were via a different route! so I finally figured out how to upload pictures!! whew! duh, search 'how to'!!!
here ya go.. (sorry it sounds like a advertisment, kinda is for FB as that is my outreach to help others with healthy recipes etc)
LOSS - 40 inches + 15 lbs. GAIN - HAIR!!!
Little did I know with all the wonderful health benefits from taking ALL NATURAL Skinny Fiber that it would make my hair grow!!! I was saddened as it was taking so very long for it to come in! It started growing in Jan/13 as you see in the April 5th.. it was a slow go! I was taking Biotin, a natural supplement to aid in hair growth (we have biotin in our bodies) I believe it did help, but it also grew hair on my face.. I WAS about ready to dye the said hair on face and JOIN A CIRCUS!
Started taking Skinny Fiber on March 23/13 stopped taking Biotin about April 5th (full face waxing on May 30th !!!)
I REALLY AM GLAD I DIDN'T NEED TO RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS!!!
Follow me to continue to see my progress!~ 'Cher Southwell Join http://bit.ly/Healthy-Changes-Start-Now for a great healthy recipes (WW,Low GI, Low Carb etc), motivational, inspirational, fun weight loss support group.. you do NOT need to be taking Skinny Fiber! Just join0 -
Good Morning Lovlies! I signed on just to let you know how much I appreciate you all. Also wanted to share this photo on how to deal with anyone/thing that troubles us.
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For all the ladies
for being here with laughter, joy and tears, couldn't make it without knowing that every minute of everyday one of you are here.0 -
Cher56 - U R beautiful!
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So I had an amazing weekend; although the storm raised the river so high there was no actual fishing done. :-(
Aimee... It's an amazing organization. It's in the US and Canada. I am going to suggest and request the every sister here 1) apply for one of the 14 spots in each retreat and hope they get one, and 2) ask you all to raise awareness, spread the word and help with driving donations their way. Check it out... casting for recovery... It was just what being with all of you feels like, but with hugs!!! I have invited all my CFR sisters to join our forum. I just couldn't imagine life without you all, and don't want any of them to miss another moment without the love I have grown to rely on here.
Anyway- too tired to think! Late nights and early days. Ate WAY too much too. Damn... Oh well. Hoping no gain (but might have stalled the loss this week!). I did get on the treadmill in the hotel and ran/walked 2miles. Gotta prep for our Iowa trip!!!0 -
I love all the pictures!
I also agree 100% with what mcook and others have said about our bond and how much each of us have gotten through this horrible time easier knowing our sister warriors are always in our pockets with lots of support!
I am looking forward to the pocket party tomorrow as I take my DD to the doctor to find out exactly what they will be doing given her pre-cancerous mole the removed 4 weeks ago. It really is much worse when it is your child going through issues. No 12 year old should have to hear the C word about themselves, but this is especially true for one that had her Mom just go through a full year of BC treatment. At least she sees me know doing much better and beating this disease! I hope I can hold it together tomorrow when we are at the doctor. I know I can count on all of you to be there for me! Thanks in advance for that!
Have a great day everyone and here are lots of (((((hugs)))) for everyone!!!!0 -
Momof 3 - prayers for you and your little one tomorrow. She will be as strong as U R and everything will turn out just fine. Sending peace, prayers, hugs and love your way.
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Momof3....sending prayers up for your daughter tomorrow......❤
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Mom of 3 === In your pocket with prayers!!
cmbernardi.. Thank you honey.. I really never thought I would look even decent again! Lovin life 110%
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Momof3 - sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts for tomorrow! In your pockets for sure.
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Cher56 - SO happy for you. Keep on keepin on Sister Warrior!
HUGS!
Carolyn
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Momof3: keep us posted! Hope you're wearing big pockets... I ate to much this weekend!
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Momof3,
Hope all goes well. x0 -
Momof3, in your pockets. Let us know when you can how it went
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Thank you everyone for the support. I will definetly keep you updated, but our appt is not until later this afternoon and I will be busy doing kid stuff all night as well as getting everything ready for our closing next Monday. I will be much better after this week is over and we own our vacation house. The only bummer is that we won't be able to stay at the house this summer since the only week it is rented is the week that I am having my surgery. At least we will have it for many years to come and will be able to block some time out during summer vacation.
If anyone wants to rent a house in Corolla, NC that is 600 feet to the ocean PM me and I will share it with you.
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momof3.... jumping in your pocket - sending positive vibes for the best outcome.
Hugs everyone xxxxxxxxxx
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So a few of you were asking how I'm losing weight. Well I'll tell you it didn't happen quickly - that's for fucking sure! I spent MONTHS (January through most of March) trying. First I was just counting calories using my fitnesspal; with a limit of 1200 /day. This is how I have lost my weight before. If I'm diligent, I would lose about 1 to 2 pounds a week. But that didn't happen.
Then I added some exercise. At first just the classes here at work which are 45 minutes. I was doing the Pilates on Thursday and Strength (which is BRUTAL circuit training) on Wednesday. Still nothing... (good news was that I had stopped gaining weight).
Then something happened, I stopped obsessing on my weight and the fact that all this counting and deprivation wasn't having an impact - and started to focus on my health and how I FELT.
I also made a decision to make fitness a part of my life and went to sears and bought a inexpensive ($400) treadmill and put it right in my living room (not hidden away in the bedroom). I started getting up ever day and getting on my treadmill for no less then 15 mins and usually no more then 25.
I now realize that what happened was that as I slowly got stronger as I went from walking on my treadmill to a run/walk; and from 2 classes a week - to additional classes at my gym on the other days (muscle pump, spin, yoga, more pilates). As I got stronger my stamina got better and I started to really FEEL better. (Still wasn't losing an fucking ound mind you!) I just keep saying the matra I heard on the only episode of "the biggest loser" I saw this year... the quote is "pain is temporary, quiting is forever".
Eventually what happened is what my Drs said would happen - once my muscles gained some of their strength/tone back they began to burn more calories (well just burn more efficiently). I've never been stronger in my life and now I am enjoying pushing myself with each class I take; and now I exercise 1 to 2 times a day. (I will do 20-25 on my treadmill or a class at work during lunch - some days both) or go to my gym after work. I rarely spend more then an hour exercising at one time.
One last thing that I think really made a difference... The weight started to really come off after I changed this. Eating breakfast within 30 mins of waking up (or right after I exercise which is 45 mins after waking up). I am hungry now, which means my metabolism is buring. Before I could go until 2:00 and not even be hungry for lunch yet.
What I eat is important too: I have 1/2 cup of cereal (usually 90 calories) with skim milk AND 3 ozs of plain fat free greek yogurt with vanilla extract. I make sure to eat protein with every meal. Your muscles need it to burn optimally; and they need it consistently - not all loaded into dinner. I don't eat fruit without it either. I have a pink lady apple and a laughing cow 35 calories swiss cheese wedge for a snack every day. The protein helps your body burn the sugar in the fruit.
I never eat red meat (that's mostly due to my Crohns) and I weigh EVERYTHING I eat so my food diary is accurate. At times I'm amazed and how many oz.s of food I was eating. I have changed my idea of what being "full" means. Most days I'm ok with it. Some days I have to just deal with it.
Most of all - I'm committed to it. I want SO desperately to be healthy and there is only one way to get my body to a place where I can like it again... and that's through work. I have to put in the footwork if I want the result. I still have days off where I don't eat so stringently. But I still exercise on those days and I still LOG what I'm eating. And that means I log EVERYTHING including cream in my coffee.
So that's it. PM me if you want. If you join myfitnesspal look me up. I'm juneaubugg there too! I'm hopeful that scale will keep moving, but it could hit another plateau and taunt me again at any given moment. *sigh*
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Juneau, I have to commend you for persevering that long until you saw the scale moving, and then continuing to add more and more exercise to keep it moving - wow! You are one strong, determined woman, and you set an excellent example. As for me, I'm still around that 158 lb mark where I've been since January. I'm grateful for not putting on weight (exercising 5 days a week, eating healthy most of the time), but once I've recovered from this DIEP surgery I am going to make a huge effort to move the weight. Not much, just about 13 - 15 lbs, but you are so inspiring to me, and I am going to do it. Want that weight gone for good, and I am the only one who can do something about it, so it's time.
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Thank you all again for being in my pockets today and for all the support. We are going to just keep a very close eye on her at least once a year and hopefully she will have no other pre-cancerous moles. I think I am going to be checking her at least once a month for a while. I am also going to talk with my MO see what she thinks when I see her again next month.
Take care everyone and thanks again!!!!!!0 -
Good news, Mom of 3!
McCook - good to hear from you
Juneau - thanks for sharing your tips. I am at the stopped gaining point and working on the increased activity. I also eat within 30 - 60 minutes of getting up and agree re: protein at each meal and with fruit, it helps stop those insulin spikes.
I also wanted to update everyone on my mammogram today. It brought back lots of memories, it was June 8th last year that I had the one that began all of this for me. Today seemed very similar with even the time being the same as last year. I was called in and had the mammogram on left side and they even managed to squeeze some of my right mastectomy side in for a mammo. Then tech said to go back to cubicle but don't change, she thought radiologist might want an ultrasound. Just like last time again. Then she came back and said they needed more pictures. New room this time, smaller plate on this machine for greater magnification, just like last time. She told me there were microcalcifications and they wanted to see them better. After she told me to go back to cubicle but once again not to change. Lots of ladies coming and going in the two hours since I'd gotten there. Trying to keep my mind busy with reading, not sure what I read. Finally the tech came and said 'you are free to go. The films were compared to last years films on that breast and the microcalcifications haven't changed from then'. She told me to have a wonderful day and they would see me next year. Music to my ears!
I also saw the radiation oncologist this afternoon and she is very happy with how my skin has healed and has given me the referral to the plastic surgeon for reconstruction. After this morning's experience I am seriously considering having the prophylactic mastectomy on the left side when I have my reconstruction.
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Congrats websister..
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Websister....yay....so happy about your results.
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Yay Websister, great news!
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