2013 Survivors!!!
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Hi everyone......Happy belated Mother's Day.......
2Fried......I am so sorry to hear about your husband......sending prayers up for him......❤️
Believe, again, thank you for that wonderful idea.....nice to hear from so many.
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in your pockets tazzy!
Good to see you name my old friend Scottee!
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2Fried - DH and you have been going through a lot, so glad you were able to share with us, definitely sending up prayers for both of you
Tazzy - in your pockets for tomorrow, keep us posted
So good to hear from so many yesterday
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Tazzy......how could I have forgotten you.....😱......I will be thinking about you tomorrow......
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2Fried my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours through this trying time....
Tazzy in your pocket, I wish you well.
I'm doing well, just back and hip problems that were there before BC. Going on 2 years since diagnosis and very glad that BC is not bringing me down most days.
Take care.
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two fried, I am so sorry to hear the news. Please know that you and your DH are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tazzy - in your pockets too!
Websister - you were so right, it's wonderful to be seeming so many familiar names!
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Tazzy in your pockets.
2fried, sending possitive thoughts and hugs.
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In your pockets Tazzy! 2friedeggs, I remember so well all your posts when we were all going through so much and now you have too much on your plate again. I will be thinking the best thoughts I can for you and your husband. FYI, my daughter was with me when I posted her video of my last chemo and you made a comment and she saw your avatar then and loved it!
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in your pockets Tazzy!!! I wish you a very speedy recovery!
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2 fried- HUGS!!0 -
I read on here regularly and intended to check in on Mothers' Day but completely forgot.
So nice to see so many familiar names.
First of all - (((((HUGS)))) 2 Fried - You and I have been on here a long time. Prayers for your DH and his upcoming MRI.
Tazzy - know your surgery is today. In your pocket. Hoping you heal quickly and get some excellent time behind the woodshed.
Life is good. BC only occas. crosses my mind. Still having shoulder problems but in retrospect have had for years. All scans for any bone involvement were negative last year so I need to keep doing my exercises. Femara seems to have not done much damage yet - still only osteopenic which I've been for years.
Who else is missing? Juneau?
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I'm here, I'm here! I'm SO SORRY I've been gone so long! Life has been so busy (but that's no excuse). Who knew taking care of a house was so much work!
I have a new boss... who I hate. She was rude and improper to me weeks ago and now she's been made my supervisor.
I ran a 5k 3 weeks ago.... in 38 minutes.
I am giving up on losing anymore weight and trying to come to terms with my 165 tamoxifen taking body. The drs have me on diet pill sand metformin for insulin resistance - and yet I'm not losing. I have to be REALLY RESTRICTED in my diet, and I'm just not doing as well lately. I was down to 155 at one point before xmas. I'm really trying to focus on how healthy I am and not my new found belly. But to be honest I haven't been very successful.
I did have my annual mamo a few weeks back and got a clean bill of health. I see my BS next week for my annual with her. I must say I thought I felt my implant move wednesday during an exercise class and that freaked me out a bit.
OK I'm going back to read now..... Send BIG LOVE to all and BIGGER HUGS to those in need (and those not is need, but in want). I must say - I miss you ladies. I see you on FB, but it's not the same.
Oh - PS - I can put my hair up in a ponytail for the FIRST TIME LAST WEEK!!! YAY!!!!
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juneaubugg - I hear you about the weight gain.. my belly is ridiculous and I can't lose it.. I see they put you on diet pills - I wondered if we were allowed to take them - I was considering them just to up my metabolism ... I feel desperate about being this fat!!0 -
Juneaubugg and IamNancy - I hear you both about gaining weight! It just keeps creeping on. I still have my goal pants hAnging in my closet. At this point, they make me laugh. We just got back from another week away. My treadmill is back on my agenda. When I think about being fluffy, I recall that I have never been thin and happy at the same time so I'm satisfied with happy and here!
So glad we are all checking in. Lostinmo is redecorating. Aruba is getting ready for her sons wedding. Christi's daughter is becoming a teenager. Scottie is dressing up for retirement - life is all good for us!
Hugs to everyone as we live our busy lives.
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I have gained 25 lbs on tamoxifen - never had weight problems before in my life - it's totally depressing!!!!!
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Jennie - Arimidex does the same thing. My mo told me some of her patients have gained up to 38 lbs. Fluffy is still better than the alternative. We should be half way through - or close to the end of our five years on these pills. Unless they decide to extend them. I'd rather be here than thin. We just have to keep reminding ourselves ... Didn't Diana Ross say thin is in but fat is where it's at? Only we will stick with fluffy, ok?
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Believe777 - yes fluffy does sound like the word to use.. oh my goodness, I am so fluffy.. LOL0 -
hi Girlfriends!! Happy belated Mother's Day!! I can't remember the last time I posted, but have missed you all terribly!
2Fried, I'm so sorry for what you and DH have been going through. My DH has MS, and life just seems so overwhelming at times. I'm praying for you both!!
I went off my Tamoxifen on April 25 to take a break from it. I was supposed to have an appt with my new MO on May 9, but as those of you on FB know, I ended up in the hospital with cellulitis again, plus shingles. Spent 4 nights there while they tried to figure everything out. My appt. with yet another MO has been changed to the 28th and I'll see my BS right after. She wants to put together a plan to prevent this cellulitis from recurring. She said it was okay to take a break from the Tamo, people do it all the time. I'm just kind of hoping they'll switch me to an AI. I'm sure it's 6 of one, half dozen of another. My TSH was way up in the hospital so they upped my thyroid med. At this point, after this long ass winter, my energy level could sure use a boost! I saw my PCP for a follow up a week ago Friday and told her my antidepressant wasn't cutting it anymore. (Citalopram- max dose) She switched me to Wellbutrin. I have to keep an eye on my BP and heart rate. She said to give it a couple of weeks as my body gets rid of the old one and gets on board with the new. I've been really dizzy the past couple of days, and now I'm crying at every little thing like I used to get back in my PMS days, pre-antidepressant. Oh My God. I've about had it! I want to give this a try because weight loss can be a side effect of Wellbutrin, but I just can't handle this. I've been working full time (yay for insurance) but I think we are going to have to switch docs in July. The new health plan won't cover the 3 MS drugs my DH is on. This big ass house is becoming a money pit. The sewer backed up 3 times before our guy came out and pumped out the septic tank on Mother's Day. I'm really sick of this shit! (Pun intended!) We had a flipping frost advisory again last night, helloooooooo, it 's the middle of May, Mother Nature! I signed up to be an Arbonne consultant to hopefully bring in some extra $$. I love their products, but I'm really questioning my timing. Ugh. Thanks for letting me vent. I really needed that.
DH and I are celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary today. I love him for keeping me laughing in spite of life.
My SIL just finished her 6 weeks of radiation for her BC this week. I need to call her and see how she is doing. I kind of fell apart when I finished my rads. I sent her a copy of Dancing In Limbo. I hope it helps her a little. She's not one to talk with others about personal stuff. I told her I couldn't imagine my recovery without all of you!!
Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer. I love you all and am in pockets whenever you need it! XOXO
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oh, I do have some good news! I applied for my Passport yesterday. Should be here in 3 weeks. Canada here I come!!!
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Sheila, I was on Wellbutrin before BC and am now on Effexor. I had to switch because could not take Wellbutrin with Tamoxifen ...
I am week 2 (Monday) on weight watchers and down 3.9 lb. I am going to San Diego on July 25 so my motivation is to get 20 lb off before then.
I am also having some very DEAR friends from BCO coming to visit this summer and the Jell-O shots and bbqs will be plentiful .... SwgeeWI and Iatigger and Maryah and Scottie and luanne and hopefully mcook.
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an old favorite:
My MO Won't let me stop tamoxifen for a couple months to lose some of this weight. She said the first 2 years are critical. My weight loss Dr said you could only imagine what my weight might be if I weren't exercising and on a strict diet plan. I suppose that's true. I haven't lost any weight; bit I also haven't been gaining tons.
Today is 2 years since my dx. Shit that went so fast. And to think I just met some of you then. Tazzy, JpMom, 2fried, websister ... Then Ramols started coming round and our family just kept growing. I love you all. (Joanne: rely wish I could have made it. )
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Juneau ... We are all going to get together yet .....
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wow it is so great to see everyone. But its also good that life moves on and does get better for us.Just home from the sal-ooph. Just feeling very tired and sore so off to bed I go. Thanks for being in my pockets - I could fill you all wiggling in there - makes everything seem easier knowing you are there. Thank you and love you all.
I have taken 2 weeks off work so hope to be able to get some quality time in the, or behind, the shed. Will also give me time to catch up on the posts.
Hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Tazzy - glad to hear you made it through. Don't forget to not overdo it while behind your shed!
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Yay Tazzy! Hoping you have a speedy recovery!
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Tazzy.....glad everything went well.....❤️.....heal fast girl.
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Jazzy I think your Dr is going to have to sign you out of work a bit longer (wink wink) so you can recover in your garden!
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Karen - I couldn't agree with you more
Gonna have another 'man' day today. Happy my shoulders have stopped hurting (something to do with the anaesetic they said and also the blowing up of the stomach. Bought back memories of chemo aches - yuk! Yep, each day can only get better.
Hugs and love to all xxxxxxxxxx
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