CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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Welcome, Readytorock! I'll be honest, I take anti anxiety medications, myself. I also recommend whatever mindless entertainment you find relaxes you. You may have to do some experimenting to figure out what works for you. Some people like Netflix, some like hobbies, some like exercise.
Poppy, that report sounds hopeful. Let us know what the surgeon thinks.
Iris, in your pocket for the cardiologist tomorrow.
Sandy, I had the same toilet leak at my condo years ago. I was fortunate that it didn't leak as much as yours did, and I just ended up with a wet floor. I had to touch up the paint around the edges of the walls where the drywall had picked up a little water, and that was all. I feel like I got off easy after hearing about your damage.
I had my Dexa scan today. It was different than what I expected, they scanned my spine and hip, rather than just the arm scan I'd heard about. Tomorrow is labs, and the the wait for results. I'm getting my hormone levels checked this time, and the vitamin D rechecked along with the usual. That'll be a lot of tubes, probably at least four.
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Iris, I am taking permanent residence up in your pocket. Sandy, glad it's not too much to handle expense and work wise. We have Toto toilets also. I love them. PoppyK, that sounds like maybe you can breathe for a while. I need to get my blood work done tomorrow. MO on Monday. Ugh, I just don't like going to him. My cancer center hired a breast surgeon for after cancer care. I wonder if this means my BS won't follow me anymore. M0mmy, Jan, Gma, Lucy, QMC, ducky and anyone else who I missed... Hugs
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molly, permanent residence in pocket sounds good to me.
More appts on calender as cardliologist wants a echo an a stress test, not a problem there as i did them both about 5 years ago. Course it means 2 more appts on the calender. Pain the whatever as it cuts into my gym time. The social parts of my life sure are being curbed
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The news these days is all about the weather. Here, in my part of California, we have been living in weather alerts for more than a week. People who live near the creek have been evacuated for a couple of days. The problem is the big lake above town is overflowing and it just heads for the "downtown" district. Our town is tinier than tiny, so downtown is pretty much a joke. We live about 5 miles from town, high on a ridge, so we are safe. My worry is about roads washing out and mud slides. I don't want to leave home in case we can't get back home. All in all, we are so much better off than many people in California and across the country.
I've been holding in some very worrisome news. A CT scan accidentally found some masses in my lungs in November. I have to wait till February to scan again to see if they've changed. Doctor says, "Don't worry." Fat chance, I say. Then a MRI confirmed I have a pineal cyst that might be causing my headaches. Or it might be the protruding discs in my neck! I'm waiting to get into UCLA for this. Now add to the stress in the house, my DH's chronic leukemia has spiked and he's going to have to start chemo.
This week marks my 6 year anniversary since dx. I thought I was home free...
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Oy. So sorry, Jan.
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Jan, so sorry to read all of that...not what you need on all counts (well, except the rain of course...we need the rain...well, maybe not right at the moment after so much the past week, but after so many years of drought I can't bring myself to think of it as too much of a good thing.) Thinking of you and sending hugs...hope you can get good answers soon and hoping that chemo is easy on your hubby.
Also fine here despite flooding and road issues in some nearby areas: safe, dry and cozy inside...did go to work today but it is a short easy drive. Sandy, glad things are getting cleaned up for you!
Octogirl
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Oh dear, Jan. Talk about having to wait. I'm sorry to hear about your husband, too.
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Jan, so sorry about the spot on lungs, hate the wait and see things butt you do seem to have a good have a good medical center so hoping for good outcome
And hoping things workout for your husband
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(((Jan))), I'm sorry about your medical news... and your husband's, too. I hope chemo is gentle with him. Wait and see.... easier said than done. I hope next month's scan brings only good news. Hoping the docs at UCLA can figure out what is causing your headaches. I completely understand the wish to be home free from this stuff!
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(((Jan))) I will be praying your lung spots are benign and for your DH to get through chemo with no SE's. Hey if you are going to be in LA, are you up to a meet up?
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Thank you Sisters, Sandy, Octo, Cubbie, Iris, Poppy. I've been trying to ignore the elephant in the room, but any little upset in the day, and I have to sit down and cry. As you all know, it is so hard to live normally when so much worry circulates all around and for such an extended time. We have another day or 2 of rain, and then a few dry days. Then maybe snow. Oh my...
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Jan..Sending love ,hugs and prayers for both your hubby , and you , for good results for your scan in February ...The waiting is awful ..I know it's silly ..but I hate scans because of incidental findings that end up being nothing at all ...But scare us so much until we finally get answers ..
Edited because I accidentally sent this post before I'd finished writing it !!!
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I agree with Lucy, I'm afraid to have anything more in depth than the doctor looking in my ears these days for fear of incidental findings, of all sorts. Ugh.
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lucy, yeah on the accidental findings, knew someone from these boards who never did any follow up mamo tilld I yelled at her and took her myself
Well my accidental finding is set for biopsy of my liver, they woke me this morning with call to set date, ,oh so fun, guess I need driver as they say to figure on 6 hours stay to be sure no problems
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well set up my driver for next week's liver biopsy great that I have good pals that willing to give help when asked
Now just need to keep mellow till then ,pocket party is open
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Iris, absolutely in your pocket
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Iris, Jan: two pockets at once? Not a problem. Sorry to hear your news and hoping for the best!
Hugs to all crazies, including those who are quiet.
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In the pockets of all in need.
Was looking for a rabbit hole meme...this will do.
Love you all!
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Robin, so cute
Was wondering where everyone Was?
Course you know I am now stressing g over much, as in why did I stop my al at 5 years and who knows if any I actually
Big talk with nuerologist on tues, wonder if that surgery started something as tummy was fine before that........Course I could not walk but heh......
Cleaning gal due shortly. I need the pick me up
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Iris, I definitely get where you are coming from. I had to stop the hormonal treatment. I am in the category of the lifetime treatment plan, but I did what I could tolerate and then some... I know my recurrence risk is now 50%, but I couldn't walk. My body just can't handle the meds. I am at peace with my choice. I will take quality over quantity. My days are getting better and that is promising. I was never guaranteed a long life, but I do not have a specific expiration date either. It is in His hands.
I am currently on watch and wait with my lung nodules. My CT scans are every 3 months for the next 2.5 years. My 5 mm node did not change, but was joined by 2 more 3 mm nodules. My next CTscan is on Feb. 7th, this will be my third. It also will coincide with my mammo and a bunch of other appointments. I know the cray cray will be in full swing as I get closer.
My neighbor issues have been somewhat resolved. Our injunctions stand and theirs were dismissed without prejudice. They can file again at any time, but we have not, are not and will never be a threat to them. Still looking to move though. We already were looking, we need more space...garage space and yard. We also need a single story with less sq. footage. It will take however long it takes.
Hope you all have a blessed day! Love you all!
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Iris, in your pocket! It's not until next week? Sounds like you're in for a long wait.
Robin, I love the meme!
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Robin ..Glad things have resolved somewhat with the neighbours ..Hope you can find your new home soon .
Iris ..Thinking of you .The wait to have this all sorted out has been too long .No wonder you feel stressed. !!!
Jan ..Thinking of you too !
Cubbie ..Hi ..Hope things are going well for you .
Molly ..How is our precious boy. ?
Love to all xx
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for me, i no more than get one issue resolved....and another one appears so the current stress ismy,new tummy thing which is waiting on livery biopsy
Then again, all here have dealt with their own versions of junk
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Proudtospin, junk, rubbish, crap, in laws...all the same lately. Hey, I will be with you in thoughts, prayers or pocket lint as you need me. My turn next Monday for CAT scan. My onc is strangely fascinated with my lopsided muscles on my back I've been compensating for frozen shoulder, limited motion, no I won't get up at 5 and do yoga because my shoulder is not that screwed up to impact me most days. He doesn't think it's anything to worry about. Ok, you and this BIG OL BOTTLE OF ATTIVAN have it your way doc.
Last week at work I was yelled at, hung up on and called a man (I am in customer service but c'mon....). Then my absentee best friend who thinks cancer support is tagging you on inspirational workout quotes on Facebook, calls ME a sideline quarterback (She's going through a nasty divorce only she doesn't want to face it, "he will take care of me, I still have feelings for him, he will take care of the house, he will buy me a new car" - him and is lady friend???) OMG slap me. Or slap her. Slap the doctor. Slap myself for agreeing for a family trip to Disney with inlaws in March. Lets blame it all on permanent chemo brain damage. The shit meter is broken...
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hey 7of9, you have been heavy on my mind lately. Tomboy, you too. My boy is doing pretty well right now. We think we may need to restart antibiotics again soon. I am very proud of myself. I ran a 5k on Friday. Ran at least half and finished in 44 minutes. MO appointment tomorrow. My blood work was perfect so I don't anticipate anything out of the ordinary.
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Off to my mammogram
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readytorock ...In your pocket for your mammogram !!
Molly ..So happy to hear Wyatt is doing well .. Congrats on your run..I need to get moving more ..But the heat is so bad ..I just want to stay inside and hug my airconditioner !!! Thinking of you at your MO appointment .
7of 9 ..In your pocket for your CAT scan ...I can't believe how rude those people who came into your work were. 😵
Love to all xx
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I'm back!!! Mammo was all clear!!! Now off to oncologist this afternoon, but already have blood lab results and everything is completely normal. So I think I'm good for another six months!!!
Whew!!!
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Whew indeed! Thank you for checking in and letting us know the results of the mammogram. And (mix of genuine happiness and mild sardonic) Yay being good for another six months. New normal my saggy right bleep.
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Molly - a 5k? That is inspirational! ...and on my bucket list. Trying to get in good shape again, we hiked Yosemite in August, should be more of a year round efffort. Ready to Rock, congratulations...it's so lovely to have the "danger" zone moved down the calendar a while longer. Take a deep breath and get ready for an early spring.
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