CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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Tomboy...
Great idea. I hate my neck too but I hated it before bc so.....I've looked at selfies taken before and after and wow, I looked pretty ravaged during chemo... And look good now! I thought I was holding up pretty good during chemo evidently .. Uh no
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My right calf is killing me! Now I'm worried about blood clots 😯
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Alyson,
Cute baby she's a real sweetheart! Congrats to you and the family.
Slow,
I love the new doggy. What an odyssey! He must think he died and went to doggy heaven what with belly rubs and another dog friend to play with!
Thanks everyone for all the good wishes about my gyno visit. Everything looks good... At least what there's left of everything . So as long as the pap comes back ok...I won't see her for another year. Geeze I hate waiting for test results.... What else is new?!
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littleblueflowers.. Sorry you are having pain in your calf.. Most probably just a strained muscle.. but I totally understand how the mind heads straight to Crazy Town, and it's not a fun town to visit.!! . I hope it is feeling better soon.
Slow... Tantrums are very hard to cope with. !! They make me feel like getting into the car and driving off into the sunset until.peace has been restored.!
Sula.. Glad your gyno visit went well.. Yep.. waiting for results is the pits.!!
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littleblueflowers I had a lot of pain in my calf muscles and right below the back of my knee for about a month after my final chemo. But it has now gone away. Well, except if I over exercise, like do a 60+ mile bike ride day. Hoping it is just residual from chemo and will go away
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Thanks ladies...yrrf. I am soooooo paranoid about every Lil thing!
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yeap, Crazy town is very full these days. Fortunately my "tooth cancer" aka broken tooth has had a complete recovery and now is sporting my very first crown. Lovely, not painful today, course today dealing with the residual effects of a nervous stomach so that mush mean something bad there huh?
Slow, awh! now I get it, you have a 6 year old computer wiz! makes sense to me. I was at my sewing center (Bernina with lots of fancy new machines) and while us old folks are cautious with the softwear, teens come in and just start pushing buttons and become experts in no time
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Jackbirdie, Cro magnum woman!!! YES!!!!! That is how I feel too. I walk hunched over like my Grandma did. Too bad I can't install a crane in my house to hoist me out of the chair!!
LBF, I'd be thinking I have calf mets for sure!! haha I do notice that I pull things much easier now. If I stretch the wrong way, my back gets really sore. Same with my legs. I hope you start feeling better soon!!
Sula, Glad to hear the gyno visit went well. Well....at least as well as those things can go. I hope those results come in soon, and you can put that behind you for another year. I had a big challenge with my two dogs yesterday. I let the big dog in the house. Everything was fine at first, but then the new dog suddenly started barking, growling and snapping at the bigger dog. Murphy was in my lap and Jax came over....Murphy went nuts. So I had to play pack leader, and put Murphy down and get in between them. Murphy was already getting territorial about me and the house. I spent most of the day working on them coexisting in the house together. By the end of the night, they were great pals. Now when I hold Murphy, they lick each other. What a stressful day it was yesterday. This morning I took a video of them chasing each other in the house. They've gone from one extreme to another!! haha
Lucy, I know how you feel!! I hate conflict. I seemed to have a lot of it this week with the dogs and kids!! haha
Italychick, 60+ miles on your bike????? WOW!! That is amazing. Did you do that through chemo too?? You would get along really well with the exercise thread ladies too!! I am always so impressed with all of the exercise they do. You just couldn't ask for a better bunch of people. Even when I did a little bit of exercise, they were always so encouraging. It was great seeing them all again this summer. I wish they were coming back next summer too. Once I get moving again, I will participate in that thread again.
PTS, tooth cancer....hahahahahaha
Yep, you are in the right place!!! I've never had a crown before but it sounds like a painful process. I have a lovely hygienist I go to every six months. I've been fortunate not to have any problems with my teeth other than them being on the move after chemo. My front tooth is starting to overlap the other. I told my DH if I make it to 5 years NED, I will get that fixed. Hopefully it doesn't look too bad in the meantime.My little nephew (faux grandson), will be spending the night tonight. He has been bugging his mother since he left to come back. He loves to hear all the stories about me rocking him in the rocking chair when he was little. My DH and I would sing him to sleep. I miss having a little baby around the house. I love seeing all the grand baby pictures you all post. It gives me great hope that one day I will be a grandma!!
I just love our group of crazies here!! It's comforting knowing we are all going through this together. Hope you all have a pain free day today. Love to all!! Lurkers too!!0 -
Rain, I know you have your pet scan today. We are all in your pocket. Sending best wishes for good results!! Please let us know how it goes.
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SLow Deep breath,
We can put our pennies together to buy you one of those chair that tilts up and spills you out?
that is better than a crane!
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Slowdeepbreaths, the PET scan went well. As you know, it's a non-invasive test, just a long spell of tedium. Now the hard part: the wait for results. MO is on vacation, not back until the 24, so I have to decide if I want the results from her nurse (just the results with no game plan), or from the BS when I see him next week (his input on surgery) but not more chemo/rad or just wait for the MO and get the results and a game plan at the same time. Too complicated to think about now! I think I'll wait 'til I get the email that the results are in and see how I feel.
In the meantime, broke the carb fast with a toasted buttered bagel--delicious.
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well personally I think a buttered bagel is worth breaking a fast at times.
I seem to have lost some weight recently, sort of thinking it is the more time at the gym that has done it so maybe I should have a bagel as well~~
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hahaha Kathy!!! I hope it's a BIG chair!!!
Rain, glad to hear it went well. The waiting is so difficult. My BS has clear instructions to call me the minute she gets any results. My MO has instructions to email me. I HATE having to go in just to hear results. It sounds like you have a lot of patience. I absolutely love bagels. Although, I haven't really found a good bagel place here in CA. I loved them as a kid when we lived in NY. I agree with PTS!! Eat that bagel!!! hahaha
PTS, I can't wait to say those words. I lost weight!! I do think I may have lost a few pounds though. I guess I should weigh myself one of these days. Did you mean to lose weight??? I know some people can't keep weight on no matter what they eat.
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Rainny glad it went smoothly. And I know there's nothing in the world like an NYC bagel! Yum!
Beppy- I have to plug for Italychick. I was lucky enough to be unlucky enough to be in the March chemo group. Italychick was our inspiration, the woman who showed us all what could be done. She rode over 100 miles on a bad week during chemo, and even when she slowed down, couldn't do a hill one day, had the big D, and even her freaking bike broke once (no doubt from overuse) she kept going. She was our lady in shining armor 🚴🚴🚴 and not uncoincidentally, was among those who suffered the least SEs, and bounced back the quickest. She kept all of us pumped up to do our own best, taught us about all the things one can do with coconut oil...she is a very funny, loving lady, who is a credit to this board. She will never know, because I can't even put into words, how her simple presence helped me get through chemo.
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Slow, sort of wanted to loose weight and sure had much to loose, I just stopped thinking about it and tried to fill up on my green things~~
I think my peak was 203 or something and now at 183. Think all my gym time has paid off but just not thinking about it was also good
still got more to loose but not gonna think on it
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I rarely weigh myself.. Just on those rare mornings when I have done a wee and a poop BEFORE breakfast, and even then I weigh naked.. not a pretty sight.!! I more let my jeans be the judge of my weight.. and of course I ask hubby "does my butt look big in this.?? "..HaHa.. He'd be too scared to say yes :-)
Slow.. Thinking you may have to get your milk carton out to find Ducky again..!!! gosh.. Between the kids and the dogs you have sure had your work cut out for you !
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Lucy- you made me laugh. What a great sense of humor! Thank you! (Of course my butt looks bigger without boobs to balance the look out...DANG!)
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Lucy, I hale from New Zealand, currently living in Auckland but really a Canterbury girl through and through. What part of Australia do you live in?
SlowDeepBreaths thank you for your welcome, I read far more than I post but I like the comradery of everyone here. I don't interact with anyone on a personal level about BC, so it's nice to come here and feel a part of something, even if it is sometimes sad or painful to read of others predicaments. There is also a lot of humour and support
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humor? yeap sure got it here!
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You all are more stalwart about tracking the weight than I am. I don't even have a scale in the house. Weigh in when I see the oncologist. PTS, I think you should have a bagel (and good job losing the weight). Yes, there is something different about NY bagels; I've heard it's the water they boil them in before baking.
For a while, my son went to school a few blocks from here: http://www.russanddaughters.com
It was sort of glorious, but there was a price to pay for easy access to bagels, homemade cream cheese, and much more. Fortunately, he graduated--but the results stayed on my hips and thighs
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Rainy c that is cruel and unusual to tempt us with bagels. here in the southwest it is tortillas, bagels are just from chain places. I am going home for dinner. Talk to everyone tomorrow
ducky, pull your head out of the water! We can't see you!!!!!
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Kathy, I'm sorry. Let me know when you west/southwest people are ready to assemble at one spot and get a giant care package! Though....the tortilla-based food I've had in the southwest is also pretty incredible and doesn't seem to have an equivalent here.
Slow, I don't know if I'm patient. If the news is good, I'd love to have it early, but if it's not good, I don't want it unless I can be told what we're to do about it. So.... yeah, crazy town, I guess, until I know the MDs are all on the same page.
A delightful evening to all!
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Katy, super sweet to say. I attribute my stubbornness to my Sicilian side, and being raised by a hard headed Polish adopted father who taught me to never give up, never let anything knock you down. I will say though, that now I look back and wonder how I could do that all through chemo. I had my friend Cheryl, my boss Ben, and my darling husband Roger who rode with me no matter how slow I went. The love and support of friends, including my March chemo sisters, kept me strong through the process.
And yes, SlowDeepBreaths, one of my 60+ mile rides was after round 5 of chemo which totally kicked my ass!
I also can never find enough words to say how much my sisters saved me and kept me sane through chemo. Love you all!
And you didn't even mention the anal waxing story.....we've had some good laughs and cries throughout all.
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Italy- well I did hint broadly with the coconut oil comment. I knew it would bring it up! Lo
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Katy, haha, where's the damn like button?
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You guys!! Hahahaaaa!!!
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hey Crazy Townies!!!!
Really enjoying reading all your myriad adventures.
Slow,
Good job refereeing dog town! We could use you at the dog UN! It's amazing how they always manage to sort that stuff out so quickly... And here we're supposed to be the smart ones.
Italychick,
Wow, impressed with those long bike rides. I'm Italian too, on both sides, Florence and Lucca... There is no stubborn like Italian stubborn.
Rainny,
Totally understand the nerves waiting for test results...thinking of you and remember you've always got CrazyTown
Proud,
I totally understand "tooth cancer" I've been having some pain in one t , of course I'm sure it's jaw cancer. I made an appointment with my dentist next week now I'm worried my entire jaw will collapse because of prolia!
So.... That's it for me right now....just got back from a dinner party now I'm gonna cruise the boards and see what everyone's been up to this evening
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Sula, may I suggest some brandy to delay the jaw issue? I think it works. Then again, I just went through a nasty period of back issues and finally got some relief with a chiro person but did end up taking a NSAID for a few days to reduce the inflammation. Did I tell you I am highly allergic to most NSAIDS? well now trying to settle an angry tummy, dang it all. Chiro at least as no side effects so I am having a conversation this morning to tell them to keep on keeping me out of pain as tummy does not want any pills!
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OK ladies.....what's all this talk about anal waxing and coconut oil??????? You've got me all curious now!!! hahaha.....I leave you all alone for a night and look what happens!!! hahaha
Katy, I'm glad she inspired you!! I think it's awesome she was able to do that during chemo. She will be our poster girl for exercise on this thread!!! I haven't been on a bike since they removed part of my butt cheek. I would really like to find a seat for me because I really do miss riding. It's been one of my dreams to be able to get on a bike again.
PTS, I gained 50 pounds since chemo and I've never been this heavy. I always stayed within a normal BMI all throughout my life. Except for the time they had me on heavy steroids for the RA.I'm sure it must be contributing to how crappy I feel every day. I've been moving more since the boys are here. But I did have a Depo shot right before they came. That usually lasts me about 3-4 weeks before it wears off.
Lucy!!! hahahahahaha A wee and a poo with no clothes on is the only way I will weigh!! hahahahaha That's so funny. Are we all like that??? I think most husbands wouldn't touch that question with a ten foot pole. At least the smart one's wouldn't!! I think the Duckster has her hands full with getting the house sold. Plus she will be spending time with her pilot soon.
SuzyBlue, reading or posting...we are just glad you're here with us and hope you stick around. We do have our fun. We must grab every laugh we can when going through this nonsense.
Rain, I agree....have the bagel. Like I said, before diagnosis I always watched my weight, ate a healthy diet, got my 30 min. of walking everyday and I still got the beast. Now I've decided I'm just going to live life and enjoy everything I can. I will get this weight off, but I'm not going to stress about it anymore. My DD told me she likes me a little cushy!! hahaha That bagel place is pure torture!!!! Oh man, what I wouldn't do for a NY bagel and cream cheese!!! I would be two ton Tessie if I lived by that place. You are going to get GOOD news!! Anything else is just not acceptable!!! We are going to pool all our good thoughts in your direction.
Italychick, I love your determination!!! I shared it not too long ago, and I'm in the process of getting it back. When someone told me I couldn't do something, I always had to prove them wrong. I agree with you....we all save each other. BCO has been a lifesaver for me. I met my bestie Tomboy here, Ducky my BCO mom, my great friend 2TA and so many other wonderful women!!! There are some that left BCO that I really miss, and others that left this earth that I mourn for, but one of the ladies we lost taught me to live each day with gratitude, and not take one day for granted. I've learned so much from so many here. And now I get the pleasure to get to know all of you!!!
Did someone mention brandy????? PTS, You are my kind of friend!!!!
Time to get something done around here. Hmmmm....maybe brandy would give me some inspiration!! haha
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Bep- you're the best. Thx for being our shepardess here. 😍😍😍.
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