2013 Survivors!!!
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LMFAO Karen - great post !!
Hugs and happies to all xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Ok ladies... I hate to burst your anti-exercise bubbles... BUT exercise is the #1 thing we can do to reduce our chance of recurrence. That's the only reason I tossed my hat into the gym. And I have to say... I like the way I feel after I work out now. Now granted, it took six months to get there; the liking ANYTHING about it; but I do! I like my achy over exerted muscles. I like feeling my heart pounding in my chest. It makes me feel alive!
Ok. So that's it! Give it a chance. Fake it til you make it!!! Oh and outdamn... I'm in your pocket too!!!0 -
Hello everyone
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Had my U/S for thyroid this afternoon and tech seemed to indicate nothing to worry about. Also saw my physio who has been on holiday a month. I saw his replacment twice but not the same. Paolo thinks all my neck/head problems stem from radiation on top of surgery and is working on it. I see him for an hour next week as I get my youngest son's appt. in addition to mine since he is taking his older brother to Victoria (UVic) for his last term~~we hope! Meanwhile, lots of stretching, yoga, walking and letting my body heal.
Off tonight to a two hour session of a weekend Vaipassana meditation retreat. Tomorrow 9-5 and Sunday 9-4 but I figure even if I only last half days I will gain a lot and be reminded of all that was so great about the MBSR course I took at our cancer agency in May/June.
Oh at physio we talked about the fall and whether or not I will go to the Med and sail with DH~~probably not as I think I need to take care of my body pre exchange surgery. I recall my PS saying that more often problems occur 4-6 months post rads and just need this to go smoothly. I see PS Sept. 18 and will likely schedule exchange (plus augment on real breast) late Nov. or December. If all goes well I can still meet DH when he crosses the Atlantic and arrives in the Caribbean in December.
But I have to say that even after "active treatment" I still don't feel like any real recovery yet and for sure never seem to have a week off from appts. and next week I am having a mole removed~~again likely nothing but one more reminder of care that is taken now that I have had cancer.
I know this is what we all go through to some extent and also know that we are lucky~~most of the time I feel blessed that I am here to be telling the tale and I do take many moments to think about our sisters who have not been so lucky yet are facing recurrences with such dignity~~Stride you are truly an inspiration right now.
So enjoy the weekend and I will report back next week on how much mindfulness made it through to me! Juneau, I am still totally with you on the exercise front. I walked two 5 k's Wed. and 9 k yesterday and when I come home from those walks, I feel so much better. Yoga same.
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Happy Friday all, DD survived her first week of school without too much drama.
I need to get back into the exercise routine, did great during Livestrong but then had my swap surgery and my butt seems to have molded itself to the couch holding me down. Darn couch anyway.
Looks like a hot weekend coming so might get to have some pool time finally. Have a great weekind everyone!0 -
Chattipatti- Welcome to this group! You will find more love and support here. Hope you enjoy our group
Hello my lovelies! Hope everyone is doing well. Tonight I have my two adorable nieces my two kids and my "other" son. I always said I wanted 5 kids, well tonight I have my dream. ha I am however glad that this damn week is over, it has been extremely long.
Tomorrow we are going to the park and maybe ice cream. I'm so excited to have them here with me. I definitely have laughed a lot tonight. Soon it will be bed time and i hope i get some sleep boy do i hope I sleep.
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Here's a picture from last night! They were pooped!
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Chrisrenee......soooo cute....I bet you were pooped as well....lol
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Hi Chattipatti, welcome!! I should know this, but where is New Berlin? I'm in New Glarus. There's also an "AnY Ladies in Wisconsin?" thread here on BCO if you haven't checked it out already. We welcome anything...questions, rants, humor, appts., post pics, whatever. Most of all we support our sisters! This is the best group of people in the world. Amen!
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Scottie- extremely pooped. Today is park day and somewhere in there laundry and clean the house. It may be an early bedtime tonight.
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Checking in. My Moms big party is tomorrow - finally. Afterwards I expect to look like Chrisrenees beautiful nieces!
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Good luck with the party Believe! We will be waiting to hear how it goes.
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Believe- I can't wait to hear all about it!I know your mom is going to have a blast.
My nieces went home about an hour ago. I had a ton of fun with them, however, I do like my quiet house. haha
Taylor is just as tired as I am. she's already had a shower and back in her pj's. I'm probably getting ready to do the same thing as well. I'm exhausted. :0
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Hi everyone, hope you are all having a fab week-end. Just popped in to say Happy Birthday to Believes mom and hope you have a fantastic party.:). X
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Chrisrenee adorable picture
Believe I cant wait to hear about the party. I know I gained 5lbs just thinking of all of the goodies you had to eat there!
Chattipatti Welcome to this wonderful group of ladies -I see your surgery was fairly recent. How are you doing? I imagine you are looking forward to your exchange surgery in October.
Have a great weekend all. In the pockets of anyone who needs a pocket party.
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Doing my best to celebrate with Believe and her Mom.. and get my calcium...LOL...
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Aruba I love those! I was trying to figure out are there 2 per box or what. Believe must have had one heck of a party since she hasn't been on yet to tell us about it.
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I saw one site on line that had them at set of 4 for $12.99 but out of stock. Believe is in California so only after lunchtime there...the party probably just beginning and she may be too pooped to put on line pics today..but we can party while we wait
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I haven't caught up yet; just posting some photos of Ramols and me (with our husbands) today in NYC. we had a great time. xxooooo Ramols!
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Thank you so much Juneau! Wonderful pics! You both look fantastic!
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You gals look fabulous!!!!!
Believe....happy birthday to Mom.....I hope everyone had a great time.....some pics please...😄
Chattipatti welcome here.....great place for support and advice from these wonderful women.
Aruba....love the muffin tops. Tried to order them but they are not available until October!!!!
Chrisrenee....you recovered yet?........lol
I'm off to Ottawa tomorrow to visit a friend. I will also have lunch with three or four gals
from the Canadian and Ottawa thread.....should be fun. All take pics and have Jo post them....ha ha ha ....0 -
Believe - adding my Happy Birthday wishes to your Mom, bet the party was wonderful!
Juneau and Ramols - so good to see pictures of the two of you and your DH's and great that you were able to get together.
Chrisrenee - very cute pic
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Hi all - just want to echo Juneau's sentiments about a great day. Was so fantastic to meet and hug a sister in the flesh! I'd say I soaked up enough happy today to get me through the week, as i got to meet the wonderful juneau and her lovely hubby, enjoy stomp rockets in the yard with my boys, and then watch them eat chinese food with chopsticks for the first time. My 3 year old seems to be a natural - brought tears to his daddy's eyes (for those of you unfamiliar, Long Island Jews eat chinese food as a rite of passage
!. Perfect day! Hope you're all feeling good and finding your happy! Hugs!0 -
Hi ladies,I am here too. One year post a lot of things. Just had my first bone density test.hope it's ok, sinceI have a terrible time taking calcium! I am on my third AI(Femara) as of a week and hoping, hoping that it does not make me feel as stiff and achey and painful other two did over the last year. School is about to start ths week- as principal I am revving up. So it is good, mostly. The Lexapro has helped! I like to swing by and see y'all too, we have been through a lot...
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Ramols and Juneau Great pics- Who would ever guess by looking atat them that the two of you have been to hell and back in the last year. So glad you were able to get together and find your "happy" together!
Lisa good luck on the bone density. Mine came back osteopenia so I have had to do the calcium and actonel om. But if they will help keep bone mets from setting up shop now that my bones aren't 100% , I'll fight my way through them. Have fun with school starting.
Scottie nice you get to meet up with the others on BCO- I'll say one thing, you Canadian ladies sure do seem to get around! Yes have Jo post those pics.
Aruba you just keep partying as I know you will be heading back to Florida. You know I do need to get those muffin tops so I too can keep up with you on the calcium! lol
Ok Believe we are all WAITING!!!!! Drum roll ..........................
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Great pic Juneau & Ramols... looking good sisters. What wonderful friendships have been formed out of all this.
Was camping at Pearrygin State Park, WA this weekend. Really feel like I've been away for longer - yippee !!
Off to work now.
Welcome chattipatti.
Love & hugs to all xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Juneau - you and Ramols look fabulous! Aruba - cute, cute, cute muffins!
My Moms party was a total success. The 20's music, candy cigarettes, bubble gum cigars, games etc. She was soo happy. I will try get some photos on here before she's 81. My out of town company decided to stay longer so I have a house full of good friends and family. When my friends leave, my cousin is moving in with her dog. She just took a job in Sacramento and will stay here until her new house closes. I hope it's a long time because I'm ready to leave town.0 -
What a great theme for a party Believe! My mom turned 81 yesterday and it was amazing that she has been around through so much history! My DD is going to be 13 on New Years Eve and she loved murder mysteries (think Clue, Whodonit, etc) so we are going to have a murder mystery dinner theater party! Can't wait. My DS (who is 7) has volunteered to be the victim. Brotherly love!
Juneau and Ramols - what great pics! Next time I'm in NY I'm calling Ramols!
So I know I mentioned it but on October 6 I'm participating in the Race for the Cure and would love it if anyone is in the area if they would join me. I would love to be able to add pictures to my race page for next year of my BCO sister warriors. Here is the link:
http://www.komencsnj.org/goto/breastamigas
Thanks! Ok off to the gym.
Happy Monday ladies!
Karen
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Karen - love the Murder Mystery theme
too. My Dad just turned 81 - they grow up so quickly:-)
Hitting all the stores with my friend today. First stop, donut shop. Oops, forgot the treadmill this morning.
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Believe Im so glad the party was great-not that there was any doubt it wouldn't be the best ever with you putting it together. Bet your Mom was thrilled. There you are talking donuts of all things! lol I always have to hit up the krispy kreme store on my way back from my oncs office (much to his shagrin) but what can I say; it's the only time I ever go by the place and the light for the fresh hot donuts has been on everytime.
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