2013 Survivors!!!
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happy to say i belong to this group..2013 SURVIVORS!! diagnosed Oct 2011...went through (2) lumpectomies/chemo/rad/congestive heart failure.....now in remission!! My problem is i'm trying to get my stamina back & it's hard!! Dunno if i'm just being lax or lazy. As if i dnt have the mental drive to begin with. Anyway,,Congrads to all the ladies 2013 Survivors!!!0 -
Okay, Tazzy, I'm joining the weight loss group. Down one pound to 161 this week. And I have no excuse - stepped on the scale naked. LOL! I was expecting to have lost a little more after a busy week of really ramping up the exercise, and eating very carefully, but I'm going to persevere. It's amazing how much better I feel just knowing that I'm doing all that I can.
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Divina; welcome to our group. Quite a journey you've had. I'm still working on stamina and I didn't have heart failure or rads.
I got on the scale in strech pants (since my others are too tight anyway!) do I had no belt, jewelry was removed. Just the sweater was left. Whatever... Next week maybe it will drop more. I love seeing everyone's progress and knowing that you are all suffering like me is comfortably familiar and reassuring. Those WW ladies don't do it for me. I feel like they don't have the added challenges of medications and early menopause; nor do they have to worry about their excess stomach fat leading to BC recurrence.
Ok back to work. You ladies have become my guilty pleasure (since I can't have cake)! 😍0 -
PS- Mcook; I've had cortisone epidurals for years for my sciatica. They've always worked well and they done really hurt. Just uncomfortable. A needle prick and then some pressure as the cortisone is injected into the area. Not sure if that helps, but there you have it. Either way I'm in your pocket. (Even if we are just lounging on the couch!)
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Mcook, I'm right next to Junaubugg! Bring only healthy snacks for the pocket party! No beer ROFL.
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Ok. After posting last night, i closed the kitchen light and while walking the 5 steps to the guestbed in the dark, i slammed my toe into dad's spare walker i moved from the trunk to make room for son's luggage which did not happen. So my bco friend had to settle for a chat at the pool instead of a walk, a very nice gal! And after i did have bagel and lox! DD would love carrot cake with coffee for dessert. May be a slight nutritional overachiever this week. Sun, visit with dad and a few extra calories..... Priceless. In your pockets this week. Next week need you ..,MO , BS/1st mammo, eye and shoulder dr. Back to reality
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I had to laugh about WW....I belonged for years, and hated every minute of it. The groups were the worst. "Oh, I made the BEST lasagna with cardboard and tomato sauce and it tasted just like the real thing!!!"
Oh, give me a break.
I really liked the point system, though. That meant I could have a box of Junior Mints and a diet root beer for dinner and still stay under points.I do think, though, that they have the most balanced food plan around if you just follow it...along with portion control.
Lately, my scale and I have not been speaking. It's gathering dust. We need to reconnect our relationship. ****sigh****
I remember weigh-ins at WW. The line to the toilet was longer than the line to the scale....people thinking if only they could just pee off another few ounces.....
When I weigh in at Kaiser,I dress in layers. Really thin leggings, a thin cotton knit top, a big fleecy shirt, and Ugg boots. The jewelry (watch, ring, earrings) stays in my purse. I look like I'm doing a major striptease when it's my time to get on the scale, but my rationale is that I want to wear the same thing each time so the reading is more accurate.
Yeah, sure. I'd get on there buck nekkid if the room wasn't full of people waiting to weigh in....
Today - my first day back at the therapy pool since my incisions healed up again! Looking forward to it...it will be the first exercise I've had since AUGUST!!!
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Aruba- OUCH glad you didn't break a toe or anything like that.
Welcome Divina
McCook I've known lots of people that got cortisone shots for similar issues and they were glad they did. Hopefully you'll feel the same way. There is a huge crowd in your pocket and they just yelled when I jumped in and scrunched them.
Ahhh Websister, ok so maybe I'm weakening a little. The weather was getting nice and warm which means I don't mind eating lighter but now that we have this cold weather back, I could be thrown back into comfort food and dessert mode. Time will tell. Good thing I don't live in a cold climate or I'd be obese. lol
Blessings that's funny about the restroom-yep get out every extra ounce before getting on that scale. lol
Wow I just noticed that yesterday was the 17th of January. That makes it a whole year since the unknown big bad C was removed during my lumpectomy to remove the atypical hyperplasia found in my core biopsy! Little did I know at the time what was hidden within and how it would impact me the rest of the year. I guess I can say I've survived BC for over a year now, huh?
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oh McCook..... Ran across this link about issues with the shoulder after MX and an exercise http://www.balancenaturalhealthclinic.ca/articles/88-massage-therapy-for-post-mastectomy-scarring
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Thanks 2fried, Juneau and everyone I missed for your comments. I decided to cancel my appointments and wait till after my surgery. Just really did not want another dam poke today
I know I asked this before but I don't feel very comfortable about the way I never get to see my PS and only the nurse during my visits. This is the way my hospital rolls. But I feel like she should meet with me once before my exchange surgery. I felt like after my last visit they decided what type of implants to order and did not listen to me! I want perky 16 year boobs nothing more nothng less lol I don't want teardrop implants I want them to explain why they don't want to touch saline opt with me. I am not an expert on implants but I do not feel good about them not listening to me. So left a message with my PS again today. Also read about some concerns with lipo from tummy to fill in? I read some forums here about that. Maybe I am just getting nervous of unknowns again but I have learned when doctors explain in detail things I feel much better. I get anxiety about procedures etc maybe it is my controlling nature to have all the information. Am I wrong?0 -
Mcook: NO!!! You are TOTALLY RIGHT! Call and tell them "I would like an appointment with my SURGEON and NOT someone on her staff." If they can't do that, get another fucking surgeon. Fuck them. YOU ARE THE CUSTOMER. THIS IS YOUR BODY... And you'll be stuck with the results FOREVER. FUCK THEM and HOW THEY ROLL! (Did my pep talk work??? Go get 'em girl!). 😡😤😧
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Tazzy I am still at 216. Haven't kicked it into gear yet. We have a Live healthy challenge at work that starts on the 28th so I don't want to drop too much until the initial weigh in.
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juneaubugg, You are a woman after my own heart, I love your language, I talk like that too and love it!!!
Nothing says it like Fuck It!!!
Sheryl
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Mcook- I have seen my PS every visit I have gone to, over 20 since I've started seeing him in July 2012.
Juneau,Shelby- fuck fuck fuck! Yes ky favorite word too. It sums everything up always.0 -
Ha! Juneau I need your ass to fly here and come with me:) I am afraid to piss off someone that is cutting into me
LOL it is like sending your food back and wonder what the hell the cook is going to do to it. Agreed and I am a little pissed off about this whole hospital after I got done with Chemo they were absolutely wonderful with that but now I am just a number. How hard is it to understand I want perky boobs and Dam it I deserve those:)
Ahh I am going to snuggle on my sofa and watch a movie tonight ...tried to do my taxes and yikes trying to figure out all medical cost and see if I can deduct them is a lot of work. Maybe I should hire someone this year.0 -
mcook, I am with the rest of the gals, that is crazy. I have never seen anyone but my PS during every weekly visit since my Oct surgery. You have to be your own advocate,
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Well in the words of Juneau – THIS IS FUCKING TORTURE. Been good all week and lost a pound, one measly little pound. But then I think least I didn’t gain.
Yes, nothing says it like the word FUCK eh? Bollox is another of my favs
Welcome Divina – you’ve found a great place here… tons of laughs and supportAruba: ouch !!
2Fried: happy cancerversary for yesterday.
Mcook: couldn’t have put it better than Juneau – she always says the right things. And leave the taxes for another night – yuk!!
Well I have to be honest I am sitting here with a beer… yes I know, but fuck, its Friday and I did a full week at work and its Friday – oh! I already said that.
Hi to everyone I didn’t mention – love you all. Have a great weekend.
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Still waiting for a few people to post weights... I will post tomorrow.
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Ok here's who I DONT have - so if I missed it and you did post I will as always blame chemo brain
Belinda, Believe, Cindy, Ireland, KarenZ, mcook
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You didn't miss me, I'm hiding. Didn't lose anything this week. Really bad news since we are out to dinner tonight and tomorrow and then out of town next week. I don't give up, we have the rest of our lives, right. I even worked out every day...must have lots of new muscles.
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Divina.....welcome.....you may have to quit your job if you work, just to keep up with this lot....lol
Tazzy, chemo brain..hmmm...sure it's not the 🍺.........😜 Are you up on the table yet?
2 FriedEggs....Happy cancerversary.
Still have my laryngitis.....family is in heaven.0 -
Believe....remember, muscle weighs more than fat. 💪
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believe: yes we have the rest of our lives... never give up a dinner date. Least I wouldn't.
Scottie: on the tables.. please its only 7pm here... but hey DH walked in with a nice bottle of red so....watch this table
Oh! and sorry you're still poorly.0 -
Scottie - I just joined the crowd - after work today had to go to urgent care... Pharyngitis - and steroids.... my throat is so congested with thick phelm I couldn't breathe.. Off to bed soon... the meds just hit... Love you all!!!
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At about this time next Friday, and if all goes well, I will be walking in to my house after having my last round of chemo!
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GmaFoley....geez....now I have to share the sympathy votes with somebody else 😡
Seriously....so sorry you are dealing with this....worse than me, at least I just couldn't talk
but not being able to breathe.....yikes...I hope the steroids are kicking in.
Maryah....we will all be there with you, and of course coming home with you for a celebration....green smoothies and carrot sticks. 😜0 -
I've been lurking, reading the posts here...I'm not as far along as many of you but was diagnosed in 2012 and want to start thinking like a survivor and REALLY need help with my diet and getting active again. Any hints or tips on how to get veggies and salads back into my diet after chemo? I have only been able to eat those "processed" foods like breads and potatoes, etc. and still need Miralax for the constipation. Every time I add raw veggies, salads or nuts to my day my belly just bloats up and I get nauseated. Finished chemo Dec. 26th - how long does it take before the GI tract gets more "normal"? I also need to get active again...trying to do some time on the treadmill but again it's not as easy as it was before chemo...I don't want to be unrealistic, just want to drop some of the weight I put on during chemo, appreciate all the suggestions you've been posting:)
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Maureen- welcome! try smoothies they can help detox you and get all your veggies in but be patient with yourself it takes awhile to get those taste buds back. I could not eat anything but white foods during chemo and shortly there after but it does come back.
Tazzy - my weight is at 129 today up and down like a yoyo I have not been really good this week.
I am going to demand to see my PS today or switch doctors. Thanks for the reminder that this is my body and I should be the one making the decisions.
Man I am so dang stiff in the am ..body creeks like a old board:( once I get moving it is better. Arm is really tight today so maybe instinct was right not to get that shot as it has been showing some signs of LE lately really tight and slightly swollen in mornings in bicep area. God I hate this fucking disease! But I guess it could be worse. My hair is starting to get really curly too. Funny I measure it every other day to try and see how much grows about three inches now. 0 -
Gmafoley and everyone else becareful with those Flu symptoms:) I hope you feel better!
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mcook....don't be so tough on yourself....considering everything we have, and are still,
going through and some more than others, it's amazing that you gals are working hard
and even thinking about weight loss.....you told Maureen to be patient....I'm telling you the same thing...lol. Sure hope you don't end up with LE and glad you listened to everybody....yeh....it' s your body....demand the best you can get.
Maureen welcome.....you will get lots of laughs and good advice here....I did not have chemo so can't advise you re your taste buds, but used to be a registered dietitian so
if I can help you with anything else just let me know.0
