2013 Survivors!!!
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Good Morning Ladies. Still enjoying the desert weather, it's beautiful!
A while back we were all talking about baby aspirin. I even asked my MO who said it was ok to try to watch out for bruising. Well - for me I started bruising like a banana. Anyone else have a similar reaction? I'm off the aspirin for now.
I'm feeling darn good. My sweet tooth is even coming back, in fact everything is tasting pretty darn good! I will have to watch my weight more carefully.
Hugs to all. One day at a time is the best advise!0 -
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Hi Gals.. teehee. not sure why ya'll wishing me HB? it was in June.. but Sept 4 was my sobriety BD of 19yrs. I can't even keep up with my OWN posts at times haha..
hope your'all doing great!! gotta run.. (ps.. cruise was amazing can hardly wait for next time) thanks!!! xoxo
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Jen - thanks for the positive spin on my upcoming surgery. I never thought of it that way, but will from now on.
Tazzy - LOVE IT!!!!!!! I am going to print it out and post it on my fridge. That is exactly the way I feel about all of you here!!!
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Ramols, I had a gall bladder attack at the end of July and a scan showed a stone. Now I am waiting to see a surgeon at the end of the month. Hoping to forgo surgery for awhile as I have had no further attacks and am kinda watching my diet. But the pain was so severe, I really don't want to go through that again. Never thought of Tamoxifen being linked to gall bladder.
Believe, I was taking baby aspirin for awhile and started to bruise. I quit it when I slipped on some ice and hit my leg on the step causing the biggest bruise ever.
Happy Wednesday to everyone!
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Ramol......I had my gallbladder out about three years ago. The attacks were so severe, worse than labour pains!!!!!! I went in in the morning and was home by lunchtime and I've never looked back. The recovery period however can take from one to two weeks. It took me two weeks before I could go back to work and my surgeon said it was because of my age.....thanks doc......lol
Believe......I knew about the bruising so I take three a week and I've had no issues. Maybe
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Dear Websister, hugs!! I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel our love around you during this difficult time.
My mom died in 2007 and I still miss her every day. Time will lessen the grief and pain. The memories will last forever!💗0 -
Thanks ladies for the gallbladder info. My MO connected me with a gastroenterologist they work with. Set to see him in a few weeks. Fingers crossed nothing happens before then. Hoping no surgery is needed. Not so keen on anesthesia after my fake stroke after my exchange surgery... Love and hugs to you all.
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I had my gallbladder out in 2000 and it was a piece of cake. After one week I was shoveling snow. if it has to come out do it and we will be there with you!
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Hey ladies, just checking in to say hi, I've been busy enjoying this Indian Summer we are having here. But, boy am I tired!!! I keep pushing myself to my old standards hoping that I will be ok but I guess Im not there yet :-(
its been 6 months since rads ended, 8.5 since surgery and 10 months PFC, my MO told me last week that I should expect to feel like this for at least another 6 months!! anyone else told that it can take that long to feel "normal"?
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So just got word on our house. First mortgage holder approved the short sale - but there is a $3,500 judgement on the property. My lawyer didn't know for what. I don't really care. Told them we won't pay it. so stay tuned.
I'm feeling really DOWN. My weight is going UP somehow... (although I'm 99% sure I'm getting my period) and my portion control could be a bit better.... but DAMN! I LOOK great and my clothes fit ok, but that number going back up to 164 on my scale makes me so angry and makes me want to CRY! (ok I DID cry!) I'm working SO FUCKING HARD and THIS is what I get! For FUCKS SAKE... where is the reward for all this work!? I know, I know... isn't being healthy enough... but I don't really KNOW that I AM healthy. I just keep going and HOPE that I am healthy. Fucking FUCKER that cancer is. *sigh* (deep breaths). Back to the metabolic center next week for my follow-up. maybe only 4 pounds weight loss will result in them giving me that 'speed up your metabolism pill' - but I doubt it since that would make things too easy, and god forbid that were to happen!
I'm just PMSing I suppose (haven't felt that in a year or so) and feeling anxiety about the house. Stress over $$ if we DO buy it and sad about forever being apartment dwellers if we don't.
Tazzy; loved your post; and you.
Ramols; Let's hope that you don't require a surgical solution (and when are we getting together again!?)
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Juneaubugg......don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat!!!! Stay away from the scales...lol....If you are exercising and watching your portion control, you are losing fat.
The scale will eventually drop, but the worst thing you can do is go on it daily......words from an ex-dietitian........😎0 -
Luanne........It has been one year and four months since my rads and I still can't do everything I used to be able to do. I think part of it also is your tamoxifen......❤️.....PS....
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Ramols and Outdamned-fingers crossed that issue resolves itself and not surgery needed...ouch!
Believe, I have been on baby aspirin since starting arimidex in Nov. No bruising here
Tazzy..love the words!
Websister-thinking of you!
Hang in there Shianne, give yourself time, your body has fought a hard battle!
Juneau- I hear your frustrations on both the house and weight..you have worked so hard on both. Hang in there and know that your efforts on weight have proved successful, it's an ongoing juggle with ups and downs and I I admire you. Don't be hard on yourself, your hormones and lack thereof etc all play into it. In the big picture you are doing great! As for the house, frustrations too but if it is meant to be, it will happen!
Here is a pic of the reception room, cake and centerpieces of the beautiful wedding..!
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Christine, you made me laugh!!! I love you so much girl!!!
Jennifer, I agree with Christine, you are probably gaining muscle. if your clothes fit and you look good thats all we can do. Plus, losing weight is a roller coaster ride, like everything else we've been thru!! crossing fingers for your house.
Aruba, thank you. I try to go easy on myself but its difficult sometimes lol
and beautiful pictures!!!
Well, I had an absolute happy day. First I heard from my DS for the first time in a long while. He is busy and happy and doing well. Placed 14th out of 80 some in a tournament this week first of his team and he got his mid term grades today... 3 A's a B+ and 2B's I am so proud of him, this is my child who was severely ADHD and couldn't count to ten by grade 2!!! He told me and I quote "this is the happiest I have ever been, great golf, great school and amazing people. Thank you for all your support, I love you Mom" God I cried!! Then a couple hours later I check the mail and I find absolutely the most gorgeous gifts from our resident angel, Believe77 with the sweetest card. I cried again!! All tears of happiness. I am feeling pretty darn blessed today.0 -
Juneau, so sorry to hear you have hit a wall with the house and the weight. You have been a HUGE INSPIRATION to me as far as weight loss. I read what you wrote to others here, started to apply your principles, and . . . have lost 8 lbs so far in 2 months. Thank you so very much for helping me. My advice is to just go back to your healthy eating habits as before, stay off the scale for a week, and you will surprise yourself. I'm sure aunt Matilda's visit has LOTS to do with this weight gain.
Aruba, what a spectacular wedding - wow!
Tazzy, love the words about the friends we never meet eye to eye. So true about all of us here.
Outdamned and Ramols, best wishes re: gallstones. After my last attack I could not wait for the gallbladder to be out - did not want to live through another attack. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever experienced, including the natural births of my three children, and I have a high tolerance for pain. It went on for 9 hours, and injections did almost nothing to relieve it. Surgery(laparascopic) was easy as pie, no issues at all. I was fighting bc at the same time, so much bigger fish to fry. Best wishes to you both!
Luanne, so happy that you are doing well, and your DS is a sweetheart.
Scottiee, we are just as old as we feel, and we feel eighteen, right?
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Liefie......you're younger than me so let me say I feel like 21.....😎
Luanne....love you too girl and I'm SO happy about your son's amazing achievements....you were due some good news....❤️
Tazzy....I forgot to thank you for those beautiful words.....I cried when I read it and I also sent it to one of our sisters in Australia....she cried and then she sent it to another sister in Atlanta, so it's getting around....thank you again.
Aruba....thank you for sharing the pics, they are beautiful.0 -
Aruba - beautiful pictures. Love the cake!
Juneau - hang in there. I guess that is why they say Patience is a Virtue. It will all work out the way it is supposed to.
My X became an Angel last night, losing his short battle with lung cancer. So glad our son was able to spend a couple of weeks with him in the last couple months. Yesterday also happened to be the Celebration of Angels Day. I'm sure he was surprised to get his wings. He'd become an Agnostic. He never wanted my prayers but ignored him - I figure one of us was right.
Still enjoying the beautiful desert.
Shianne - glad you are smiling again. Wonderful achievements by your son! Hopefully every day gets a little better for you.
Except for the bruises, I'm better every day. I ran into a coffee table today so I'm sporting a black and blue toenail to match my other assortment. I'm giving the baby aspirin a break for a while.
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Luanne: my MO told me it can take a year OR 2 to feel anything like normal again… and what is normal I ask J I get so frustrated at times, but am learning to be kind and gentle to me and my body should respond. Just takes time.
Juneau: you are a hoot. My weight is not shifting…. From 154 it has gone up to 164 and I halved my portions, walk…. I am blaming that fucking tamox. Fingers crossed for the house.
Aruba: beautiful photos – what a glorious setting.
Scottie: glad those worlds are making it round the world – they rang so true.
OK off to do dinner – lemon pepper salmon (steamed), brown wild rice and steamed veggies so very healthy and non-fattening.
Hello to all I haven’t mentioned – still think of you.
Hugs and love to you allxxxx
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Well tomorrow morning is my DD EEG. The one last month showed 2 seizures so we have increased her meds and are repeating the EEG. The doctor said that if this one shows any seizures then it will be time for a new medicine. This will be her third one in 2 1/2 years. I am hoping for no seizures. As I have said many times before, it is always worse when it is your child.
I have to keep her awake until midnight and then get her up at 4am so I won't be getting any sleep tonight. I also can't yell at her when she is cranky since I am the one making her cranky.
I got out my cloths with the biggest pockets to wear tomorrow so feel free to jump in!
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momof3great......sending prayers and hugs......❤️
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Momof3, in your pockets tomorrow.
Juneau, you just cant get a break with your house, keeping my fingers crossed for you. As far as the weight, I am right there with you. I had hoped to lose some weight before my 30th class reunion which is this weekend but no such luck. Just going to go as I am and enjoy the fact that I am able to go.
Believe you are such a kind soul, glad your son had some quality time with his dad.
Tazzy, love your sign. How true it is.
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Momof3, I am in those big pockets with you .... Hugs
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Momof3- will be in your pocket tomorrow
Websister-caing thoughts coming at you and your family!
Believe, hope you are managing ok!0 -
In your pocket, momof3! Sending hugs to you & your daughter
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Momof3, thinking of you and DD, and hoping everything will be okay.
Believe, you and your son are in my thoughts too.
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Momof3 - in your pockets too. Good thoughts going with you both too.
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Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers and being in my pockets. It is now 4 am and after only 4 hours of sleep, I have to keep her awake until the test at 8 am. It is going to be a long day, but at least I will have all of you with me.
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Hi ladies,
Been awhile since I posted but caught up last night on post. I have been in a funk last few weeks but I think it is because I started my period today. Or at least I hope that is what is going on. Weird after a year and half of not having it. I started spotting the last week and wondered if that was normal. Today woke up with full blown Aunt Flo:) of course as with everything I worried is this normal or do I have something wrong with me now. Joys of being a cancer survivor, everything freaks us out!
Momof3 - in your pockets
Believe - sorry to hear about your ex:(
Websister- big hugs for the loss of you mother
Juneau - it is not easy with weight going up and down! I hate my body now and that extra weight I can't get to move. So understand the frustration.
Tazzy - good to hear from you. I hope work is calming
we need another girls trip! So let's get everyone to join us some where fun and relaxing! I need a break from this crazy thing you call work and life here:)
Miss you all! I hope everyone has a great weekend!0 -
Momof3; juming in your pockets
Believe; sorry to hear your x lost his battle. Sending healing vibes to your son.
Mcook; getting my period back was so insulting! Insult to injury, you know?! And the FIRST one was really heavy. Be warned. :-)
Thanks all for the encouragement ladies. I'll try to stay off the scale once it goes back down, but I need to get this fucking number out if my head! I know in a few days it will drop three pounds again and be ok. I'm just in a funk.
Oh Aruba!!! HOW BEAUTIFUL!!! Now where are the photos of YOU in the room!?
Speaking of photos... Ladies please update avatars!!!??? I get so fucking confused with them all bring the same. Please????0
