Any Texas Hill Country BC Warriors?
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Kelsey- thinking of you. Surgery tomorrow right? We will be in your pocket.
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Yup surgery tomorrow. Just got off the phone with my brother who honestly never really heard from much before this happened and he actually choked up a little when we were hanging up. Which of course got me to cry. I know I will be fine. I know the pain is going to be there but doesn't mean I am still scared.
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Kelsey, thinking of you.
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Kelsey - in your pocket and in my thoughts&prayers.
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Kelsey - you'll do fine. Happy thoughts sent your way.
Chaos - thinking of you during your chemo. It's tomorrow, right?
Zelda - you should be feeling better every day. Hope you get the drains out soon!
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Shewolfpg- thinking of you!!! Prayers and positive thoughts sent your way!!!
Well today I had a PET Scan. So now I sit on pins and needles. I keep telling myself it is fine. They said they got it all during surgery. Ugh but these lingering what ifs.....
I hope everyone is having a terrific Tuesday!!
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I am sitting here in my chemo chair having the most amazing day! I am on treatment 3 of what I was told would be 7 red devil chemo, BUT onco today said I'd now only need 4 before moving on to taxol!
Then genetic counselor came in and though I do have 2 genetic variations they are not the breast cancer genes... was really worried about the possibility of passing it along to my kiddos so feeling very relieved!
And... my onco said I can have a glass of wine every now and then and it won't interfere with chemo!!
Kelsey good luck with surgery!
Hope everyone is having a fantabulous day!
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Chaos- awesome news!!! What a relief. Did they say what your Taxol plan will be?
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Marisa, I hope your PET scan results are nothing but GOOD news!!!
Chaos, good for you on being almost done with AC... and cheers!!!
Kelsey, I hope your surgery went well today!
Cindy, I forgot to ask you, how did the pup do while you were out the other night?
Vicki, have you heard from Zelda?
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This is Kelsey's husband. She wanted me to let everyone know she made it through surgery and is doing good.
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thank you Kelsey's husband!! How are you holding up? This is hard on the spouse too.
So glad things went well. Keep us posted.
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Sorry i have been MIA- working so much OT at work and trying to get my office in order. Such a mess! The workouts and diet changes are kicking my arse too. Whew!
Lots of new ppl here! I have a TON of suggestions and tips, and will write them up this week.
Everyone, if you have a blog to share, please PM me the info, and then Iif anyone wants to read anyone's blog, PM me and I will share the list I have.
Also- I think we need a contact list in case we go MIA for too long, or if there is something serious you or your family need to let us know, it can get relayed. I am happy to be the relay and contact. I just need at least one backup. PM me if you are interested and I will give you my contact info and a template to use to provide the info you want.
Hi Zelda! Vicky is so awesome- we are all lucky to have her around. I hope your surgery went well. Been thinking good things about it for you.
Holi- Hope you are healing well. Glad you finished your rads! Your pup is cute too. and how adorable is that little boy?!
Teri- when is your check up? boxer faces are the best! How are the grandbabies?
Cindy- I like how the 'vote' just became a pup! He is toooo cute! I wanna zurbert that belly! I donno that i would use a name of a member of my family that is still alive. I like using old family names, or funny things, but that is just me.
Chaos- I understand the roller coaster. I am still all over the place. Glad you shaved it- i am sure if feels better. You should find a reputable henna artist and have your head hennaed a few times while you are bald. It feels great and make you feel pretty. Wine wont taste very good, and is dehydrating. I could not drink at all- it made me feel terrible, and even a few months after chemo finished it made me feel terrible. Now I am fine! lots o wine! Taxol kicked my ass bigtime, but i had allergic reactions to it. Make sure that you ask for a full bag of IV fluid BEFORE they put it in you and that they are close by when you start it.
Vicky- love the idea of taking a trip next spring. Maybe the beach? Bastrop? Somewhere we can swim would be rad.
great list of support options!
Hi Kelsey- Welcome to this stinking club. I hope your surgery when well. In your pocket. Ft Sam is a great hospital to be at. I am an AF brat from SA (Cibolo actually) I am 38, 37 at dx. I had a BMX myself, I only needed a single, but could not live with the thought of keeping the other, waiting for it to show a tumor. My BF loved my big ol boobs too, but his only concern was me being alive and being happy with my decision. Glad your man is in support of your decisions. If you need any specific help, let me know, I have a ton of things still gathered from my fight last year.
Hi Marisa! Welcome to you as well! I am sure your PET scan will come back clear.
xoxox love you ladies!
jeni
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J. - my. Taxol will be once a week for 14 weeks. Yesterday I pulled out the calendar and everything stays on schedule my last chemo will be December 30th! Awesome way to celebrate the new year if you ask me! I am 39, so one year ahead of you.
Funny I got all excited about the okay to drink wine then realized I feel like crapola for about 10 days after chemo so definitely wont be drinking any wine anytime soon... I think its more that I like having the option back lol
Well off to get my neulasta shot- what fun!
Hope you all have a great day!
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Hi Y'all!
Ooo who, Hunter is his name O! Sweet chunky monkey, but shadows so working on separation...ha ha baseball game came home after the 4th inning and he was howling so LOUD and moved his pen into another room...church crate in truck...checked after 2nd song howling so I sat in the truck and he went to rested, but kept checking on me...so we spending extra time on SA&crate&kong toy. Hand signals sit&stay working on mouthing but he stays quiet in crate until I let him out around 7 am and off we go to play. He's sleeping at my feet...zzz gosh forgot he's like having a baby all over..,puppy kindergarten Sunday afternoon met Moses 14wks same dad...boy did they have fun:)
Zelda - home resting and healing...not sure when your drains come out but stay comfortable..oh and the 1st shower:) Know Vic will be checking on you too. Sending warm healing thoughts:)
Kelsey - you did it! Breathe, thank you hubby for letting us know she is ok...this is hard on both of you so (((hugs))) for both of you
)) She is blessed to have your love and support!Marisa - fingers&toes crossed for PET Scan results...gosh waiting:((( trusting for good results and the truth.
Chaos - yippee! Moving on and wine! Cheers! Well maybe in a week or two wine, but glad the countdown calendar brings a smile to your heart thinking of the New Year!
Jen - you are a busy girl! Work, gym, diet, blog, where does your time go? Yeah...life:)))
Terri - fun times spoiling grandkids
Holli - squeeze in all the summertime fun! Soon it's back to school...your little boy&boxer are too cute:)))
Vic - we need a group pic! Know you are too busy...take care:)
Are you all considering Casting for Recovery...put your name in the hat! It's too much fun and a great weekend of being pampered and forgetting c:)))
Ok, Hunters asleep, his dad is asleep off to practice my line dancing and get ready for my afternoon dance time!
Again, pocket parties and good vibes to all:))) looking forward to our next meet up!
(((Hugs)))
Cindy
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JWoo- great idea!! I will PM you my info.
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Thanks Jen, for taking on the task of keeping us organized!!! You rock! I'll PM you also
Kelsey and hubby, hope you are doing well! One day at a time.
Cindy, I'm glad Hunter is adjusting! Line dancing:). You go girl! I haven't done that in a few decades!
chaos, if you get achey from your neulasta shot, sometimes taking 24 hr Claritin helps before and a few days after....and a long hot shower does wonders!
If ya'll are thinking of going to Gruene gospel brunch on Sept 14th, the tickets go on sale this Sunday at 1pm. $30/ea. Head count? If not, throw out some ideas/dates and we can do something else. Bastrop? Salado?
Happy Hump Day!
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Well I am at hope. Right now feel okay. I am sure I will be on more pain but so far okwy
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Hi ladies -
Hope everyone is doing okay. I'm ready to take a group pic - we just need to get together
. Roll call:
Jen - Glad to hear from you and that all is going well. I PM'd you my blog info and contact stuff. I am happy to volunteer as your backup.
Terri - Still looking great! How are sales? You should be hopping as well.
Cindy - Kudos for keeping our every-growing numbers straight.
Chaos - Great news on the chemo! You're sounding awesome!
Kelsey - the first few days can be tough, but you'll do fine. Let others pamper you!
Marisa - Sorry you're here, but welcome to the group
Holi - such a cute "puppie". I hope you can make our next get together.
Zelda - Yay for your first post-surgery shower. It's heaven on earth!.
August is crazy nuts for me. I volunteered to be my grandsons' popcorn kernel. I am currently swamped at work, then I head home, pack up, and head out to set up and manage that popcorn booth sales until 9 PM; rinse and repeat until August 24th. Then I get ready for take order popcorn sales the entire month of October. Why did I do this to myself? Oh....here's why:
Fingers crossed that I survive this.
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I too live in the Hill Country. Seeing the Cub Scout and Boy Scout made me come out from lurking. I have 5 grand babies and they all live in Oklahoma. I totally understand being the "kernel". Sept. 1 I will be traveling back to New Orleans for my 3rd attempt at flap reconstruction. I have been reconstructed, deconstructed and reconstructed. This time will be the LD. Our household also has a puppy as well as 2 grumpy bulldogs. Walt Droppo is our American Mastiff and is over 100 pounds at 7 months.
May I suggest Comfort as you consider a trip destination? There are several B&B's, as well as wineries. And recently the moonshine distillery opened. Close drive to Fredericksburg or Boerne for shopping.
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I hope everyone is having a good week!
Kelsey-so glad you are home resting. Now to deal with drains and pain. Just stay ahead of the pain. I learned to definitely rest and take it easy as much as possible. The less active you are the less drainage you have. Hugs to you!
Cindy-puppies are like having babies. So glad it is going well.
Chaos-I totally lost my taste for wine during chemo but I could still indulge in a margarita every once in a while.
~Marisa
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That's for coming out of lurking status. Love your idea about comfort....after all isn't that what we all need? A b and b sounds perfect. I think one we can take over, meaning we book all the rooms. I was hoping we could do wine ....or margaritas.....one night and have a slumber party. We all show up in the living room in our Jammie and eat, drink, dance, tell stories etc.
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TedWilliams - Welcome! Hee hee lurker! Wow, 5 grand babes and 3 dogs and hubby...a full house! Where in the Hill Country? We were in Horseshoe Bay, shopped in Marble Falls, kayak on LBG, Llano, and Inks, fly fish the Slab, and Pedernales...luv the wild seed farm and Fredricksburg, have not climbed up Enchanted Rock! Glad you found us and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Marisa - what's the story behind your pink tutu avatar:D fingers&toes crossed pup will stop biting his leash grr... Going to go get a harness and a different collar...my grand dog weighted 130 pounds and walked always with slack...only for me...more time in the front yard on the leash...pup will do off leash hand signals in the house or back patio...but that won't cut it in puppy kindergarten...we are sleeping through the night until 6:45 Ooo who!
Vic - ah, those 2 boys...anything they want you better give them grandma! So sweet:))) RU going to but anything they don't sell? Ha ha our loves!
Chaos - sending good vibes...
Terri - 1st Wednesday you can come in and do a trial...you should come it's so much fun...
Guests are do anytime this evening...my aunt&hubby ...we use to live just around the corner...I miss all the trouble and fun we could get into! Cheers!
(((Hugs)))
Cindy
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Well made my first day through and it really isn't that bad. Able to lift my arms and all. The port makes me look weird. And we also changed out my bra thing and couldn't believe how concave my chest now looks. I th ink th Valium is kicking in so I better get some rest.
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I just had to share....
I am now a published photographer! One my of swim exit pictures from a Granger triathlon is in August edition of the Texas Runner and Triathlete magazine. Whoo Hoo! I will ask hubby to forward me the pic from our business computer so I can post it here.
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Shewolfpg - Kelsey you did it! And you even were able to post too! Rest, heal, stay on schedule with your meds...we will be here in your pocket...xo
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Vic are you going to autograph our copies! Congrats well done:)
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Yup I made it. Just found out my daughter has lice. I hope I don't get it because that would sucks.
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thinking about you kelsey. Everyday gets easier. Be pampered!
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When can I take this bra thing off?
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Kelsey - not sure, but. Read through your discharge papers...what do they say...I slept in a bra for a long long time...but I'm lx at chest wall...Jen, Holli, Vic, Zelda...may help with drains...call your BS in am and ask...sorry not much help here:(
Lice! Most of us 'moms' have lived that before...hubby will get the good stuff wash and comb out...just another day in a kids life...fingers&toes crossed you won't get it...dream about the shower that us soon to come...to are doing good.
Hang in there!
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