2013 Survivors!!!
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Chris -beautiful picture!
Mcook - when we started exercising, as added incentive, I offered Angel Bracelets to my sister athletes. The web address is: www.NotAllAngelsAreInHeaven.com Just Private Message me your wrist size and the style you'd like and where to send it.
The Angles that went to Canada are just arriving now. So glad Tazzy likes her bracelet and that it fits.
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believe and tazzy, was there any problem with the bracelet crossing the border? i.e. duty and taxes etc.?
I love Tazzy's!
And the way you are all working individually at the weight loss!
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Hi Ladies - I've been back from vacation and trying to catch up on all you've written. And I'm still only on page 37......will make sure I read each and every post. Hope all are doing well. Juneau, you crack me up!
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Chrisrenee - great picture
Tazzy and Believe - the bracelet is beautiful
McCook - sending hugs re: surgery jitters
Ramols - vent away! Today was a down day for me, could be the tamoxifen, could be a number of things. Going to get on the Beast now and see if that improves my mood.
I was able to get the Dancing in Limbo book in the Kindle edition so will start reading it this evening, it is still a little pricey that way but the reviews are great, it sounds like just what I am needing right now
I was just watching Criminal Minds and Spencer Reid had a quote at the end of the show from Nicole Sobon that seemed to resonate - “Sometimes the hardest part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over.”
(And that doesn't mean letting go is easy)
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Haven't caught up yet. This is for Ramols. Also, order Brian Joseph's eye lash and brow gel. I was so angry when mine fell out two weeks PFC too! I saw this on the hair thread. It's great. Just got my 2nd tube just to be safe. Just google it.
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Thanks blessings
that is awesome of you! I do remember now dang chemo brain!
So ladies- I am planning my last herception infusion party! April 26th! And I was thinking of something to bring in to the chemo chamber and give to the nurses and patients that day! Any ideas? I just feel I have to give back and share. I wish I had a ton of money but if I plan I can think of a little gesture to share that day:)
Any ideas? Was thinking a little chemo bag, with lip moisturizer, maybe some hand cream and a little note in it?
Just want to do something because Everytime I am in there I am sitting next to someone having their first treatment. Every person has their own journey but I want to try and brighten their day as someone did mine.0 -
Just wanted to say thanks to all you awesome ladies. I haven't been good about posting support to those who have needed it - but when I needed it tonight you were all here for me. Love you all! Tomorrow is a new day!
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Marian, I got my bracelet from believe and no problem crossing the border ... And it is beautiful.
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Blessings, thanks for the perspective that you bring to us in our struggles with weight loss: We may not be losing weight, but we are gaining health. I really like that, and will remember that. At the end of the day our health is much more important than just weight loss.
Thanks for the book tip, Juneau I will try to get a hold of it. Looks like something I would like to read.
Mcook, on my last day of chemo I brought a big cheesecake, and everybody, staff as well as patients, had an impromptu tea party. Your giftbag idea sounds lovely, and much more original than mine. At my first chemo in March 2012 one of the patients brought a basket full of daffodils from her own garden. She had tied a ribbon around each flower, and gave one to each of us there. That kind gesture meant so much to me, especially on my first day of chemo.
Websister, you're so right. At the end of the cancer ordeal we are indeed 'starting over'. Easier said than done.
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Marian - mailing the bracelet on my end wasn't a problem. I had to fill out extra paperwork but that was it. I've since learned it takes 10 days minimum to get to Canada.
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Mcook; dont stress. This surgery will be a cake walk.
Tazzy; love your bracelet. I didn't see that one.
Blessings; thanks for the reminder about gaining health. I'm reminding myself of that constantly, but honesty... I used to be "unhealthy" and was never ever overweight until a couple years ago. I could eat 6000 calories a day and not gain weight. This is SO hard for me.
And who said my muscles are mush... Shit!!!
Websister: we are so of like mind (and I love criminal minds).
Ramols: xxxoooOOOO's and a 😉0 -
Oh yeah... Chrisrenee; love the photo and you're totally right. She looks way over 40. Poor thing. Yes, I smoked and sunned forever... My theory is all the drinking and drugging preserved me!
Mcook; lol!!! The comment on Tazzys photo. Haha!!!
Ok Goodnight ladies. I can't walk my legs are in so much giving pain from the class today. Hoping they get better over night, but doubtful.0 -
juneaubugg,
I am sure I missed an earlier post but what BOOK?? I love to read and anything that teaches me I love. I am a fellow friend of Bill W and appreciate your attitude and openness. I have been struggling with the discomfort and my desire for pain meds. Thanks for all you share.
Sheryl
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Gmafoley: I am so sorry to hear about yoru friend.
Juneau: Thanks for reposting the name of the book.
Blessings: Your bracelets look beautiful!
Well, I a off to my mammogram. Fingers crossed. XOXO
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kjiberty...wishing you the best results
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Day 6 of no voice - the pharyngitis turned into laryngitis and with steriod sprays, trying to keep it out of the bronchial tubes and lungs.. Pray it goes away soon.. having a few asthma issues.. I guess I shouldn't exercise huh??
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Kjliberty; in your pocket.
Sheryl; PM if you'd like. I can give you my # if you need some experience strength and hope. I'm with you on that struggle. Made it through by the skin of my teeth with my clean time. Almost relapsed one night. Scared the shit out if me. Fucking disease(s).
I have put the book on top of this thread since you all keep losing the "page". 😘😘0 -
kjiberty - with you for the mammogram!! Praying for good results.
On the eyebrow note, I was holding on to the brows, 3 1/2 PFC and woke up this morning to an almost non existent left eyebrow and a half gone right brow....I hate this fucking cancer!! Right now with bald head and sparse eyebrows I look like a sickly cancer patient and I hate that....sorry, just needed to vent.
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Kjliberty- I will be with you too for your mammogram. Thinking positive results!
Juneau- see I told you she looked old! Haha0 -
In your pocket Kjiberty!! - Bringing the chocolate!!!
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Kjiberty - also in your pockets
GMafoley - thinking of and praying for you, take care0 -
kjiberty: in your pocket
The bracelet arrived with no issues - yay! It is topaz.. my birthstone.
Blessings: You really manage to put the weight loss into perspective. Thanks needed that as I haven’t been that ‘good’ this week.
301724: welcome back… as for catching up – I miss a day now I’m back at work and cant keep up.
Ramols: you never have to apologise here. (((hugs)))
Websister: That’s a great saying – very true.
Mcook: wonderful gesture… (chemo chamber.. ha ha!!). I think that is a wonderful idea and nurses always love handcream.
Butterfly: vent away – that is why we are here.
For me… getting over the past year…. I can only think of NOW. Right this minute, not last week, not next weeks follow up with the onc… .just NOW. I think this comes from being a screwed up youth and learning from that. I know I am lucky and don’t get me wrong… there is a not a day I do not think of cancer. But I wont let ‘IT’ take over my life. I wont let it take my energy on being angry with it or sad. It happened, I’m NED, and I am here NOW.
Well I have to get ready for work – so lovely ladies, hope you have a good day. Hugs to those I didn’t respond to. Hugs to those I did.
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Oh my ...so my nurse types this in after our conversation about breast implants for my doctor to see...clearly she was not listening to a word I said but this is some funny shit....
Patients .... calls to emphasize the fact that she would prefer to have a return to her perky B breasts and that she
would prefer the round implants, that she thinks that this will achieve the look that she is looking for. She also had
some questions as it relates to the liposuction, and I assured her that she would have an opportunity to speak with Dr.
Lemaine on the morning of her surgery. She seemed to be content with this. There were no other questions.
Original: MRS:slw
Love the recap of the "perky B cups" totally not what I was trying to explain LOL but thought it was pretty funny how she interputed what I was trying to explain.. I still have not heard back from my PS yet so I can talk to her! UGH!0 -
MCook - glad to hear you are back to running. So am I. Starting over is hard but the tag line I've used for races is "old, slow, and persistent." I've signed up for several races so have lots of motivtion - a 5K in March, 10K in May and two half marathons (June and July). Have to admit I actually like my treadmill - it's not the same as running outdoors but it's better than nothing - especially on a morning like today when the temp is -17! .
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I am stopping in to check on everyone. Sorry I don't stop by more often but you guys move way too fast for me to keep up. Sending hugs to all who need them, celebrating with those that are finishing and moving on with life. Cheering for those that are trying to loose weight or other goals.
I am back with my family and we are travleing again! I had my 1st 3 month post treatment checkup last week and everything was good. Now I don't see a Dr again until the end of April!
I still try to read the thread everyday, just don't find the time to type much, but you are always in my thoughts!
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Tazzy - NED - no evidence of disease. I hadn't thought about that in months. Thanks for the reminder. Where I had Radiation zaps, the nurses called the room the Vault. Funny how things become distant memories! So glad to have moved on and landed here! You keep my life in perspective.
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Kjiberty - take Motrim before you leave. My mammogram wasn't bad but it might have been the Motrim. I'm in your pockets too, with only positive thoughts!
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butterfly- had the same thing happen with my brows and i think that was almost harder than hair because you can wear hats to cover that up:) when they do starting coming back they grow dam fast so that is good news. I actually had some hair grow pretty long on the side of my check but some nair took care of that and it is now normal:) hang in there! hopefully they come back quick for you too:)
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Not a good day for me. Heard this morning that my niece was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She is only 36 years old with two toddlers. This disease is just rampant, and I'm asking myself again why so many younger women are getting this. I am scared for my own daughter and daughter-in-law. Her mom also had bc.
To add insult to injury, I missed my ob/gyn appointment that was made months ago. When I phoned early this morning to confirm the appt time today, I was told that my appt was for yesterday. Now he can only see me on Feb. 27. Don't know how this happened, but it did, and I can just kick myself. Have to see him every 4 months for 6 years after endometrial cancer last year. Oh well, maybe they get a cancellation, and I can get in earlier.
Butterfly, my eyebrows (and lashes) also left me weeks after the last chemo. They returned, but are definitely sparser than before. The left one has a bit of a hole right in the middle that I have to fill in with a pencil. Never had to use an eyebrow pencil before, but I can see me doing it for the rest of my life. Ugh! This morning I am really struggling to see the silver lining. Sorry if I sound a tad bitter and ungrateful.
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Thanks Mccook & Liefie, hopefully they will come back quickly. I am just feeling overwhelmed and a little depressed today. Hair not growing as fast as I'd like, excess weight and now eyebrows doing the disappearing act....just want to look like myself again.
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