new and future flat sister, with questions
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I have tears reading Granwe's story.. talk about a happy ending.. what a beautiful story you both will have for the bean! Those are the moments in life that just cannot be planned nor replicated... I'm so glad you had that Granwe, glad for the both of you.
How are you doing Zills?
{{{{ND}}}} I hope you are feeling better soon.. I wish I could sprinkle some sleeping dust over you.
Bobogirl, won't the curtains just get wrinkled en route to the new place? You're such a suzy homemaker
Moira, I'm sorry you had internet troubles.. that is the worst.. I am like you, so very impatient.. I can see you tapping and pacing.. and just itching to get on! I'm telling you the knitted knockers can make us a fortune haha.
Regarding the Vitamix.. while I loved the report Bobogirl gave us a awhile ago of all the wonderufl things she made with it, I know deep down that I will never use it to the point that it would pay for itself. For her it was a great investment.. in fact, will be a bargain in the long run... for me it would be a total waste of money.. and since I think that Moira is similar to me with gadgets, I have to side with Colin on this argument
I am dying laughing over Dex being scared of the swans and peeking out beneath your skirts so to speak like a little toddler... that is just so precious.
I had a similar experience with the drains, there was a thread that they were relaying the most horrific experiences with drain removal and I was just scared sh1tless to have it done because there were so many bad posts that I took a pain med before going, even though I hadn't taken pain meds since day 2 after surgery. Turns out it was unfounded, I had no trouble whatsoever and felt silly for being so scared.
Dinner is here on the coffee table.. pork chops! (sorry Zills lol)
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My knitted knockers are HERE! My first response when I put them on was damn they are huge. OG informed me that the old ones were bigger! I have them on now, he just looks at me, smiles and pinch....ok I'll leave out that part. I sent DD a picture, her response, Mom its the old you!
Bobo my darling sister THANK YOU. (typed with tears in my eyes) These bad girls are the Bomb! They are comfy, light, and great fun. Love you.0 -
A new hand exercise for the OG!! lol
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Wow, you guys have been busy!!
Appointment went OK. She said "don't you think a BMX is a rather drastic solution to a small problem? Your insurance may not cover it." Huh??? Told her again about family history and that I didn't want to have the constant worry in the back of my mind for the rest of my life. Also told her I already got approval from ins. She said "OK, then I'll agree to do it". She wanted to be sure I was sure, I guess.
I thought she'd tell me more about the operation itself, but she didn't. I asked and she said she had some photos to show me but then didn't. Her co-ordinator said she'd call me with the info, she thought it was a website. A little confused at this point. She is an excellent surgeon, highly regarded here so I am not worried at all.
Stopped by my PCP and got an rx for Xanax, so tomorrow I will officially be "holding"!
Of course, they drew blood! Do they do that every appointment? Sheesh!!
From there I went to get my camies. Got 2 Amoena #2105 one black, one white. They are so soft!! I didn't realize it was a "clinic" and I should have made an appointment. I thought it was like a lingerie shop and you just went. Turned out the Amoena fitter was there though it was her day off and was happy to help me. Phew! I didn't want to have to go up to town again!! It was frackin' 104° today!! Did I tell you the ac in my car is broken???
From there I went to Bed Bath and Beyond to get a wedge pillow. Also got some new towels and as a treat a Calphalon Immersion Blender!!
Then I raced home and had a delightfully cool shower to cool down. I was melting by the time I got home!
No more appointments until surgery on the 13th. Yay!! Thanks all of you for coming, I thought I smelled cilantro at one point!! ;D
That is a great idea Zills! A "get out of an appointment free card"!!
gramwe what a positively horrible experience for your DD to have!! I'd get a new dr if it is possible. But what a wonderful thing you both did to blow off all the stress!! That was amazing and a treasured memory you will both have for life!
ndgirl sorry about the se of the med. That is the one my MO will want me to take. I'm not agreeing to anything until I know more about the drug and my cancer.
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Idesim, I think I read that thread about the drains too, that is what fueled my concern about them.
Moira, that story about Dex was so funny!
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grammaB, so glad you have that appointment overwith, even if it wasn't quite as informative as you may have liked. I stayed quiet in the bag because Zills was sleeping!
What luck, the Amoena fitter was there for you. Yep, I had to make an appointment too, so did Bobo.
I know what you mean about the blood draw, I was expecting one on Tuesday, but it didn't happen.
I had to Google that "Calphalon Immersion Blender" thingy, never heard of that, sounds like something you'd use in the bath, but all's well, we have a similar one here that everyone has, called a Bamix!
I read the stuff about the drains too. The only problem I had with mine was that when it was time for it to come out we discovered that the actual tube was square, and the hole it had to come out of was round. It was very weird. The nurse who had to remove it hadn't seen one of these before, so we were all offering suggestions as to how she could to pull it out, there was me, of course, Bec and Colin, and a nervous Nurse. It took a couple of minutes, but it was all good! We all had a laugh about it. It was so great to be free of it, but as Zills, and I said before, they aren't in for long.
We are all convinced, you will breeze through everything. We'll be there any time! M x
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Sleeping beauty awake at last. I came home and slept til 6 and was back in bed at 8. A little nauseous but managed to sleep all night! Missed my midnight meds so I had a big handful this morning. Going to watch my favorite cartoon, take a walk and probably go back to bed. My sister will be here in a little while to sit with me. If I continue to feel this way, we'll have a nice visit. Otherwise she can nap or finish crocheting the blanket for her son to take to college next month.
The MO scheduled my scan for the day before my next round. Mentioned something about maybe switching to hormones. Not sure if he remembers what extent mine is. Don't want to get my hopes up but can't believe I can get away with 4 rounds.
And hormones scare me worse than chemo. He's the best so I have to keep that in mind. I'd really like some time to think about it and maybe discuss it with my PCP. He knows how sensitive I am.
Yes we kissed and made up before walking into chemo and discussed it briefly again last night. He feels as much or more stress than I do. I actually agreed to trade places with him yesterday. More so because he never gets in a tizzy and I just make myself sick. I can handle cooking and cleaning and childcare and bringing home the bacon. Not much bacon but we'll eat. I can't handle being scared and nauseous. He just disappears to his room and wants to be quiet and left alone. Me I'm a blubbering mess with an upset, heaving stomach.
Hope everyone has a good day. It's Friday! Thanks for hanging out with all my drama yesterday. The boy told me not to talk to daddy anymore. My little peacemaker. It's chilly here. Hope everyone else is experiencing low humidity.
Bobo good luck with the final move and painting. Be glad school isn't starting right away and you can get the house settled. I can't imagine the chaos plus trying to get mine out the door.
Granwe. Did you ever get the roof fixed? You and OG need a weekend a recover from your outings.
GrammaB. Good job getting that script. I usually took one at night to help stay asleep. Portably took 1/2 and an OTC pain reliever before the drains came out. Yes they are square and the hole is round. I didn't watch but it does look funny. No big deal. My biggest complaint was boredom and BO. Couldn't focus on anything on the prescription painkillers. Do you have a lap board for your recliner? Maybe look for those Dexter DVDs to watch while you recover. Be a nice treat.
I'll have to check out those slides around here. Need some new shoes but its been low on the list. Babies come first when I have the energy.0 -
Glad you got a good rest Zills and that you and dh are ok again, I hear what you are saying that he likes to disappear and be quiet, got the same here, and I like to get things out and talk about it. Have to say he was very good thru surgery and recovery tho, and I really wasnt expecting it to be that good with him, he helped with drains and even when I didnt need help I let him do it.. figured it was payback for his not changing enough poopy diapers when the boys were little.
GrammaB.. I think I have posted here about my drain worry before, so sorry if I am repeating, but that was one of my biggest worries. A friend that used to work for me is a nurse and she always was asking if anything she could do for me... well asked her if she wanted to take drains out when time came.. she agreed but think she was pretty nervous too but wouldnt admit it, so she and her daughter, who is an rn, came in one nite and I was scared silly, but the nurses at Mayo had told me how to do it so I relayed that to them as well and honestly I never felt a thing! not even a weird sensation as there is alot of tube in our bodies. DH was in the room too and he thought I must be in shock or something because I never said a word and didnt even realize that it was out until they held it up! I had seen things on internet and you Tube that you should even have meds or sedation, glad i didnt decide to do that. Sure your will be fine too. Glad your appt is over and went as well as possible.
I feel a little better this morning, we are leaving for the weekend to visit our grandaughters, I am going to Shrek musical with them tonite, hope I dont overdue, guess I wont with no cooking etc. I posted on the site for arimidex and asked if others had this experience and one said it happens to her so maybe that is it.. I was so glad I didnt have any se's from this hormone therapy and maybe this will subside too, sometimes that happens too.
Have a great weekend all my "sistas"
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I love Shrek. That will be so much fun. You took out your own drains? You are the woman! Have fun!
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I can't believe it! The knocks are a HIT! I am over the moon. Love you too Granwe, and thought of you every minute while I was doing them. So happy!!! Happy also for the pinching... it's a good sign...
M I will play bad cop to your good cop any day! Although I think a reversal of those roles would be far spookier, and thus perhaps more effective. Roger that regarding the plug for the Vitamix. Stupid plug. No, you don't want to adapt the Vitamix: it might burn the motor out. I love thinking of you demonstrating to Colin with the Vitamix hand gestures! I don't know how he can resist you! Come to think of it, he doesn't very often...
M -- there is a skirt on the EF sale, I have it, I swear I could sleep in it. It's the darker gray longer cotton hemp twist skirt. Wait.. idesim will be peeing herself laughing right now...
This skirt is fantastically satisfying. I say, why not get clothes that are comfortable? If this skirt wasn't packed I would put it on right now.
Will be away from internet for a few days while moving -- they have to hook it up in the new house. How much will you miss me? But then I will be reporting in from the tiny house. DS did not flush toilet (again) yesterday morning. We have been working on that for years. But never more so than when we discovered we were moving into a new house with only one bathroom. DLLP made him write a four-page essay on Bathroom Habits. I'm going to type it into the thread today if I have a chance. It is ridonculously hilarious.
Posting.
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I reply to myself. ND, so sorry about your SEs. I totally know how that can be. Your weekend sounds so fun! I'm not going to tell you to try not to overdo it... I think you should take it to the wall! Stairway to heaven! Shrek, ice cream sundae, all manner of debauchery! Livin' it up Granwe style!
We're having a new baby in the group!!! I am going to make the new baby all manner of things. Dollies, for one thing. When is the new baby due. I don't want to find out the sex. I want to be surprised. But I don't want you to keep it from me if you know. I want your DD not to find out. I find I am now the director of the baby. Please tell me she is going to change OBs.
Z, I totally get your thing about changing places. It's confounding, that talk of switching to hormonals before the end of chemo. I look forward to hearing more about that. So it's official: no more fighting with Z. You feeling better?
B, you sound like you breezed through your day of appointments. Way to go sticking to your guns for the BMX! Your BS sounds like an a*sshole. But then, I think nearly all BSs are. I know she was just putting you through your paces, but... I could tell you some stories. What's her name. I've got some old scores to settle anyway. I am not even kidding!
I'm such a bad*ss now. I swear to god I would liquor up and pull my own drains out myself. I couldn't be any worse at it than some of the clowns I've dealt with. Not that I'm advocating that. I'm just at a point now where I've had plenty of procedures.
Speaking of which... tattoo appointment August 4th! Big kisses to all of you guys. XXXX
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I'm supposed to be working, but I just had to check in.
GrammaB, so glad you had a positive day and were able to get shopping in as well, that's my girl! They went over surgery etc with me with my during my pre op appointment, which included a picture show. Don't you love how you cannot have a visit without blood being drawn and blood pressure being taken? It's nuts.
Love, love, love my immersion blender, that was a nice treat.. remember you also need a treat after surgery as well... so think now what you would like.
I love the skirt Bobogirl.. the shoes are kinda cute too, not something I'd wear because of my short stature, but I do like it.
Moira, I am shaking my head over the square tube.. that is just bizarre! I think the ones that experienced lots of pain were ladies who had the drains in for a very long time. Bobogirl, funny, but I really wanted to pull mine out. I even agreed to a visiting nurse because they told me she could take the drains out, saving me a trip into town (which of course ended up having to be the day of the marathon bombing).. turns out that was a load of BS.. so I tossed her @ss to the curb.
Zill, so glad to hear you had plenty of rest! That's the best thing you can have right now. Hopefully you've continued feeling well and are enjoying your sister's visit. I can't wait to hear the result of your scans and to know what is going to happen next for you. I felt the same way about the hormones.. I balked at those more than any other phase of treatment.
Just got interrupted.. talk to you ladies later!!
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Moira, I really did just luck out that the fitter was there! Some things go right sometimes I guess! I forgot to mention one other comment my BS made. After she had agreed with me to do the BMX she said, "You know, Murphy's Law says that if you are going to have any post surgical problems it will be in the breast you didn't have to remove!" Oh pleeeze! I have had several surgeries and never once had any post surgical problems!! I think it was her last effort to see if I would waiver. Nope!!
Zills glad you got some good sleep and that you and DH made up! I am crossing everything I can cross that maybe you can get by with 4 rounds!!
ndgirl, glad you are feeling better!! Thanks for sharing about the drains, I'll trust my "sistas" here more than the people on that other thread. I saw your post on the Arimidex thread. I'm reading that one as my MO said that is what he will use. I'm not sold on it yet.
Have a wonderful time with your grand daughters!! What fun!
bobo, hope the move goes smoothly....well as smoothly as any move can go! Will miss you while you're off doing the move thing!
I saw that skirt!! Nice, I have my eye on a couple of those gauze type tops and that gauze dress with the aqua on the bottom. Just don't know if the neckline will be too low after...
I have experienced quite a few surgeons are part a$$hole, maybe that is what gives them the courage to do what they do. I'll tell you the neurosurgeon that did my neck fusion literally thought he was God!! But he did the most amazing job on my neck I can't complain one iota! This BS has a really good reputation and I do really trust her, I think she was just pushing to be sure I was sure.
What kind of tattoo are you getting?
Off to pick up my Xanax and grabber! Next time I post I will be floating almost like Ariom!
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Bathroom Habits by William.
I will not leav my toilet unflushed and I will flush my toilet every time I leav my Bathroom. I will do the chore on my list and do every time I go to the Bathroom and I clean the sink out every time I leav my Bathroom
I will clean my Bathroom ounce a week and pick up my clothes when I when I change into my clothes for the day and change into my pajamas and I will clean up every thing in my Bathroom and check to see if I flushed or not and turn off my Bathroom light when I am finished in their and I will turn off my hall light too if it is on, and I will make you tell me to do it a bunch of times [he means he will NOT make me tell him to do it a bunch of times..]
To flush my toilet and turn off my Bathroom or hall light I will not tell me to flush my toilet a bunch of times either I will do all that stuff without you having to ask me to do it from now on till I live alone.
And I will not leav the Bathroom in a mess and I will not pee on the seat and I will clean it up and I will clean up the sink too and I will all the things I should do when I would leav the Bathroom,
I will shut the light flush the toilet wash my hands turn off the Bathroom and hall light I will do all of the chores that I would have to do in my Bathroom but the thing I really need to work on is flushing my toilet. I will work on that the most and I will work on shutting off my hall light too Because I am not verry good at that either and do every thing on my Bathroom chore list every single day from now on.
I am verry sorry about not listening to you the past couple days. I will listen to you about flushing the toilet I will not ignore you. I will not leav my Bathroom in a mess. I will always clean up after my self when I am finished in my Bathroom. I will I will do every peace of idvice you give me about my Bathroom I will clean it once a week and check my toiled for being dirty all the time and I will do everything you say all days you have super good advise about my Bathroom.
I am sorry about not lisining to your advice. If I need to I will put up a sign to remind me about flushing my toilet and I will make it myself too. In fact I will do that. It might actually help me a little bit. I should have put up a sign earlier. I would have been flushing my toilet in no time. [EDITOR'S NOTE: THERE IS ALREADY A SIGN POSTED IN WILLIAM'S BATHROOM.]
I verry am truely sorry about no listening about the things I should have been doing days ago. I haven't been doing verry good about listening to you about flushing my toilet. I should always listen to you about everything. Everything that you say is twice as much smater than me so I would listen to you most of the time. I should listen to you every single day of the week. You are the one to listen to a lot of the time.
I have been acting very rude to you, I should be nicer.
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Zills! I missed your post last night, I went to bed really early. I so wish I had seen it. I was thrilled this morning to see that you had slept well, made up with your man, and your Sister is coming. Great news!
I want to hug your Husband for changing places with you, and for trying to keep it together when he's more stressed than you. I feel for you, when you're scared and nauseous, I want to hug you both right now! The peacemaker is so profound! Hugs to him too, and the baby, for just being a baby through all this shit you're going through.
I am hoping the 4 rounds will do it for you too, try not to stress about the meds. So glad you have the best specialist and that you like and trust him. He'll do what's right for you.
Get some new shoes, that's a universal thing, we all feel better with new shoes!.....M x
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ndgirl, so pleased to hear you are feeliing a bit better!
Have a ball with your GD's at Srek, I loved Shrek too!
Great to hear of another drain experience for grammaB. I couldn't believe how long that sucker was either, where on earth did it all go? And I want to know why a square tube in a round hole. I forgot to ask my surgeon. He did tell me that it was a new type of drain right after the surgery.
Wishing you a fantastic night out and a great weekend...Take care M x
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Bobo, my Punk Princess and house mover extrordinaire! This is it, try not to stress this weekend, I know it's hard but this is what we've been waiting for, and end to the uggggh commute every day. Now you'll be the one floating about in your latest EF ensemble, much more attractive than my Marika, but so perfect for the Mommy, picking up children at that beautiful school.
Good Cop, Bad Cop, you're on!
I have to tell you about the stupidist (a word?) thing that happened to me in town yesterday. I had picked up a beautiful designer sweater at the Salvation Army Opp Shop a few weeks ago. I had tossed it into the was basket. When I got it out to wash I discovered it had moth holes across the back. The next time I was in the store I mentioned it, in passing, to the woman volunteer who was serving me, she was mortified and said "OH that never should have made it to the racks, bring it back!" i knew that, having been a 6 year Volunteer for the Sallies in my old town, and had sorted my share of stuff for the racks too. Since I had thrown it into a bag for the rag man I got it out and took it with me yesterday to show them. Well, I have never experienced a shitstorm like this before. I spoke to the woman I have seen many times before and explained that I had bought this, and another volunteer had suggested I bring it back. She, the usual Stepfordesque type woman from this town grabbed the sweater, and hissed that she must speak to the manager. A few minutes later this huge woman, in a holey sweater, I might add. Missing lots of teeth and wearing a beanie pulled down over her eyebrows. and army boots, came out and said " You right?" It was hard to keep a straight face, but I managed, just! Well, this bitch wasn't having any, of my story, as far as she was concerned, I had purchased this manky item elsewhere, and was trying to extort $6.50 from the Sallies. When I reminded her that I hadn't actually asked for money, but was letting them know that more care needed to be taken when sorting the DONATED clothing, it was like I had struck her! Oh my God, you all should have been there it was just priceless. She spluttered out that I didn't have a receipt or the original price tag. I calmly tied up the bag the sweater was in, and calmly handed it to her. I said "Bin it, please! and then, No more donations for you, "Sweet Pea!" and I left the store! She just stood there, as I left I saw a gaggle of them all around her, oooh I would have been the talk of the store that afternoon, proof enough that not much goes on in that town! LOL
I can see you in that skirt Bobo, I love those shoes too! And Tattoo appointment, have you seen the finished drawing, or is that what this appt is for? I am excited for you. I would say, take a pill, but the reality is that you are supposed to feel it all, to be initiated into the Tattoo world. F that, I say, take the pill! LOL
I have just seen the Toilet Essay, oh my goodness, he's trying hard to please! taking your idvice! Hug him for me, I love it!
They never really grow up, I occasionally tell Colin that when I empty his leg-bag, "Dammit Colin, you peed on the seat!" He always gets a laugh out of that!
Picturing you liquored up pulling out drains...haha!
We will miss you during the move. Wish I could be there to help, take care, and let us know how it all went when you can.....M x
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I am going to pee myself laughing. The "manky item"? The bag for the rag man? You have an actual rag man? And this:
When I reminded her that I hadn't actually asked for money, but was letting them know that more care needed to be taken when sorting the DONATED clothing, it was like I had struck her!
Oh my good lord, angels, cherubim and seraphim. Who in the F do they think they are dealing with? With whom in the F? As you can see, I am not currently packing; instead I am correcting my own syntax. This is the most hilarious story of the week. And that's really saying something. I must say though: I worry about op shopping, not for the moths, but for the bed bugs. Bed bugs are huge here in the US. For a moment I thought you were going to tell us that Sweet Pea was going to accuse you of harboring the moths and infesting her merch. Thank Heaven and the goddesses that she did not do that.Love the (brief) thought of myself, cool and collected, swanning around in my new EF ensemble and picking the kids up from the Waldorf. In real life I am going to be sweating to death this weekend, tangling with the claw, fighting anxiety attacks, driving a 26-foot truck (yikes! upgraded due to a technical snafu on their end, can't get out of it), and in real life ours is the scrappiest Waldorf school in the nation, probably: just sixteen children.
Nope, first weekend in August is the real appointment! Have not seen drawing yet, but I expect it soon. Too busy to nudge him at the moment. I think you're right about the pill. And I think you're right about 'feeling everything.' So I have decided I will do both!
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Oh, and B, it is none of the fitter's business whether or not you have problems in the 'one you didn't have to remove.' Who does she think she is, Marcus Welby? What is her name. I am not kidding. I have had just about enough of these 'experts.'
There is a woman on the threads, MT1. She started this excellent no-recon thread, it is pinned just above ours. She would have a few choice words for this fitter woman as well. Have I told you I walked into Victoria's Secret about a month ago, asked to see the manager, and then reduced her to tears? I could do the same thing for your fitter.
Everyone, make me a list. I'm going to eat a large bar of chocolate, and then I'll get on the blower and pick these people off one at a time.
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Oh bobo, I probably didn't make it clear, it wasn't the fitter that said that is was my BS. Real encouraging right?
Loved the bathroom essay! I think he's got it now!
Ariom, wow, how silly for that woman to get so worked up over $6.50!! In the long run she'll lose much more if you don't go back!! What a b1tch!!
I do a fair amount of thrift shop shopping, but I'd never buy pillows or furniture any thing that could harbour the bed bugs!! And the clothing I do get, I go over very carefully for rips, tears, and stains before I buy. I never try anything on until I get home and it has been thouroughly laundered.
Moira I do need to correct myself. My fusion is at C-6/C-7. I don't know what I was thinking when I put 5/6! Sorry! Maybe the Xanax will make me a little clearer!
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Haven't read. Can't right now.
They are tracing out the OGs body and the film crew from SNAPPED is on the way. Joke.
I got my foobs today, numb nuts couldn't tell I had them on. To say I'm hurt would be an understatement.
Bobo he likes my knitted knockers much better.
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Bobo and Ariom, Loved the stories.
I looked at Eileen Fisher today and I think she designs for Bobo. If I wore tops that loose and long skirts, I would look like a sack of potatoes. I have a friend here who can wear that look and she always looks great.
Adding to the drains discussion. She pulled mine out and I really barely felt it. I was amazed at how long it was. I've been on Arimidex for over a year with very few symptoms or side effects. I decided beforehand that I would stop if I had bad side effects. My BC was early enough and I am old enough that I would probably live just as long without the hormones. But with no side effects to speak of, I'm planning to stay on.
Bobo, have you taken photos of the knitted knockers? I'd love to see what one looks like.
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Thanks for your comments on the Arimidex wren. I'm still gathering data. I appreciate everyone's input. My cancer is very early and very small (that's why my BS said a BMX was a drastic fix, but I don't want to worry the rest of my life about more bc) so I could probably get by w/out the hormones. I'm 64 and like you, feel I would probably live just as long w/out the meds. Add to that I already have a trigger finger, bad arthritis in both thumbs and in my spine, plus all the other issues in my back. I have bad teeth and don't want any other problems there either. Possibly adding more to joint pain to what I already have, doesn't sound pleasant.
I have a ways to go before I have to make any decisions and I might do as you did and try it and quit if I get bad se.
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Just got back in for a few minutes, gotta run again in a minute. Busy, busy today!
ldesim, I love it that you have to check in while you're working!
I so remember you're drain removal day. We were all nervous wrecks after hearing about the bomb and knowing you were on your way to have your drains removed. That was quite a day.
Have you got anything planned for the weekend? or just a quiet time?
I just noticed Bobo's reply to me, OMG, I have never seen a bedbug. I spent 6 years as a volunteer for the Sallies, and not one, lots of other weird and wonderful, atrocious and strange things, but never a bedbug.
The opp shops here resemble boutiques the volunteers are a bit anal in a lot of them. They take donations home wash and iron before they hit the racks. Most of the items that are donated are laundered too. The rest goes to the rag bags. You actually made me think for a second Bobo, we had a once yearly clothing drive in the city where you'd leave out bags of stuff. The charity organisations sell the unsellable stuff as rags by weight. I really don't know if they do it here in the country! I could have been holding onto that manky sweater for a while couldn't I?
Bobo, this is the upgrade you really don't want. Are you even allowed to drive a truck that big without a special license? I can just see you hurtling along to the new abode in a ferocious big truck. Please tell me you're wearing underwear today, and that the children are in the car with DLLP?
Why don't I remember the Victoria's Secret story? I know there has been a lot of talk about how that store has nothing for our needs after surgery. Is that what it was about? I need to know. I love your bringing someone to tears stories Bobo. I am going to be careful because I don't want to offend anyone, but I have shopped there. I am just not sure that I would want to give the job of fitting, or indeed suggesting the correct bra post surgery to some of the staff I have encountered there. If I said a cutlet short of an uplift, you'd get my drift? I may be wrong, just correct me.
Oh gramwe, I am so sorry that your new knockers weren't noticed, but to give him his due, he has gotten used to you in the fabulous knitted knockers, was he just not noticing the subtle difference? Don't be hurt, just pull one out and hit him with it! You'll feel better!
grammaB No worries, what's a cervical vertibra between friends!
I understand your fears about the meds. That's a big part of the reason why I went all the way with a Mx. I couldn't risk the Rheumatoid becoming fierce from the Rads and the Hormonals. I was just incredibly lucky that I got to make that decision.
You're right about that B1tch not selling to me any more, but the much bigger loss is the donations I have always made to their cause, that's all over now. I may just have to shoot an email off to Head Office and let them know why. LOL
Hey there Wren, be careful, Bobo will have you addicted to EF before you know it. It only takes a look at their sale area. I have been trying to resist, but she is very persuasive:) She says "I" am a bad influence.
Off too get dinner...chat later....M x
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Ok, I have just been over to the clearance area at EF. Had to buy the camisole and the camisole with the bra in it, then there was a nice top with a crossover front. I thought I'd buy those, just to see how they fit, and they deliver to Australia!
Bobo, that's your fault. I had never heard of EF till you mentioned it.
I wonder how our resident truck driver is going?
It may be days till the internet is up again for Bobo. I hope it's going well!
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Christmas come early in my house!!!
)) Idesim, the Jacki arrived to my PO Box yesterday, picked it up today. It is wonderful! It fits perfectly too!! So soft and enough pockets inside for the 4 drains the BS says I will have. I'm trying to decide whether to just roll the sleeves up or to cut them to 3/4 length as it will be hot when I am coming home. I am definitely wearing it home from the hospital! It is so easy to get into and out of. Thank you so much dear friend!! I never would have even know about this jacket were it not for you!! (((hug)))
And my bracelet arrived today too!! It is beautiful!! The other one I really like is the $58 OM bracelet.....but that is going to have to wait.
What great things to cheer me up!! The Xanax isn't doing much. What was he thinking .25mg???
bobo, can you drive a truck that large? I'd be scared to death. When I moved from CA to MT, I had a huge truck too, plus my son was towing his Volvo station wagon behind so he could drive home. But I never drove, I was shotgun the whole way. Be very careful!!
Ariom, if I were you, I think I'd write that letter to the head office. They may not have a clue how rude some of their people are. And if they are driving donations away, they may need some retraining or reassignment. That sort of attitude is just not going to work in an environment that depends on donations and resales from/to the public. Some people just aren't cut out to deal with the public.
Oh and please report on how you like the EF items you get. From what I gather of you from posts here they seem like just the thing for you!
OK, going to take another look at the EF sale section....
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Update! My brother will drive the truck! I've got such a long night ahead and a long day tomorrow.
M, EF camis are the best! Hope you like the fit. They are incredibly soft and comfortable.
Keep fingers crossed everyone! XXX
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Yea! So glad your brother is helping. Be sure and take bites to keep your strength up. Don't want you collapsing after all your hard work.
Hopefully everyone is experiencing the cool wave. Will be in the 50s tonight.
Been napping alot. But awake in middle of night. Very sore after chemo. All usual experiences for me. Still nauseous. Taking meds every 4 hours plus acidic stomach.
My sister is here for the weekend helping out. DH working.
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grammaB, so great to hear your excitement about receiving your jacki, and the start of the bracelet collection.
You are so right on everything you said about those lousy representatives of the Sallies!
I was "hot to trot" on the email to management of the Sallies last week, when I was annoyed, but now that I am over it, I am less inclined, for no other reason than, a case of the "can't be bothered's!" Withdrawing my donations, and directing them elsewhere, works for me! One thing moving here has done for me, is to diffuse my old attitude of having to take on every slight like "a dog with a bone!" There was a time, I'd have already done the email and a letter to the paper! I'd have been out for blood! These days, I would rather just take in the view and leave the aggro behind. "SweetPea" will do that again, for sure, so it's only a matter of time till the shit hits the fan! In the meantime, it's a small town, word of mouth is doing its rounds! LOL
I can't wait to get my new camis, I will let you know what they are like. I am sure they will be great, Bobo loves them.......Take care chat later...M x
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Oh Bobo, I can breathe again! Not worried about you in that BIG truck!
I know it will be a long hard weekend, but then it's done. Please be careful, and eat, lots of fluids too...watermelon to keep you hydrated! I am thinking about you...M x
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