My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

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  • snow-drop
    snow-drop Posts: 598

    Mara, you are such a gem in this forum, thank you so much for your helpful advice. I didn’t know these symptoms were related to anemia. I’ll definitely make sure to add those foods to my diet. thanks again, a big hug

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161

    @snow-drop No problem. I just looked them up but beans were my start to feeling better. Spinach is also good and if you don't like particular things, there is nothing wrong with chopping things up to suit your fancy.

    I realize that I did not yap about my first meal today, I ate an entire small can of sliced mushrooms and a pre microwaved meat pie. Crushed the meat pie into the mushrooms, added generous amount of garlic too. It was quite good.

  • chicagoan
    chicagoan Posts: 1,383

    @shanagirl Thanks for giving us an update. What a horrible summer you have had. Glad to know that your care team is on it and working to alleviate some of these issues. Hope that things get better soon!

  • cookie54
    cookie54 Posts: 1,220

    @shanagirl Thanks so much for checking in with an update. So sorry you have been going through so much this summer that can certainly wear you down. Hope the bundle branch block gives you the relief you so deserve.with your spine. Hope the tooth is done sooner than later and you can get back on track with treatment! Wrapping you in a giant comforting hug.

    @snow-drop Ugh sorry you're still on the blood thinner which I can understand your MO's concerns. I hope you're able to maybe at least decrease the dose. Is it possible to try a different thinner, unsure if that would make a difference. Also Mara's suggestion is insightful maybe some dietary changes will give you a little more energy. Fingers crossed that a positive change is on the way to boost your spirits and energy.❤️

    @mara51506 Oh well on to September testing for you. No big deal it's hard for all of us to keep all our appts straight ! I think some days we would all love to have a personal assistant lol.

  • irishlove
    irishlove Posts: 698

    Hi dear ladies. Shanagirl, your appointment calendar is indeed busy. Make sure to slow down a bit in this heat. That sure can make one dizzy, too. I hope the treatments improve or releave your horrible back pain.

    Oh it's so sad to hear of KBL (Kris's) passing. What a memory she made for her darling family, especially grandson in the camper picture. Time with family is what we need and want. Some family members lean into our needs and make more lovely memories to cherish. Her family is so joyful to be with her. God bless them, friends and her friends here at breastcancer.org.

    Mara, hope you enjoyed a walk about. I am amazed at your meals and how you subsidize your expenses. You budget so well, wish I could do a better job. I did stop 4 newspapers, which saves about $30 a month, give or take.

    Hi cookie, threetree, illemae, mel, chicogoan, snowdrop and any others who I may have missed. It's difficult with the MS brain and now added chemo brain when it comes to memory. I apologize. In pockets for all your needs my dear friends.

    Laurel

  • intolight
    intolight Posts: 2,832

    @irishlove Oh love, you don't need to apologize. We all understand how this disease and treatments have affected our brains. It is just good to hear that you are with us knowing how tough things have been for you.

    @shanagirl All those appointments are exhausting in themselves. I pray that they are helping with all your back pain.

    Thinking of others here especially KBLs family and friends, Mel and Gabby.

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161

    @shanagirl I am sorry you had such a terrible summer, many appointments, pain and having to juggle it all and I also hope the tooth is done very soon for you. Your care team seems on top of it and that is all one could hope for. I can empathize with the brain situation between the length of time on chemo and rads to the brain and aging, I find it a miracle that I remember what I do.

    @irishlove 30 dollars in savings is really awesome, amazing how much streaming or news can cost. I keep an eye on my streaming too, usually only have youtube premium and stack TV on primevideo. I only use the stack TV to get global which gives me the day ahead episodes of The Young and the Restless. When it comes to shopping, I usually use a card that has rewards points built in so the card that the rent is paid, it has at least 45 to 50.00 which is a shopping trip and no cost since it is always paid in ful at the 1st of the month. I did do better this month with not buying useless gadgets on Amazon, just stuff I need which is much better.

    Laundry needs doing, sweep and vacuum. In between will do up the dishes still soaking from yesterday and play some mobile games to pad the budget, could make a challenge to myself to just make enough to get some stuff for free off Amazon buy earning gift cards. I would do surveys but my demographics are generally rejected and I am fine with that if I am being honest. I find them really boring.

    Not sure what I am having, both pizzas were baked up, sliced up and put in the fridge as no room in the freezer so meals will focus around using up the pizza, love the pizza cutter, unsure why I did not get one of those sooner. Only thing I need do is make sure pizza finished up by Friday or Saturday. Thinking of taking slices and putting them in a tortilla stuffed with peppers or mashed beans, even a premade egg sounds good. Add either salad dressing or a mayo strip. Of course I will post on what I decide. It could change anytime.

    I do hope everyone has a good day, nice to hear from others, I am in everyone's pocket always as well. The weather is still warm but moving into less humidity so need to start walking, it is the getting started that stalls me or finding something else to do. Oh well, it will happen when it happens.

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161

    Another thing, Tigger and now Ava are overseeing the laundry process, he is on the largest washer, she is on the repaired washer as well. Tigger ensures sufficient detergent and agitation happen and he just loves the warmth he gets sitting on top and cannot see it any damages happening. I used to leave the doors on top open but now just wipe down with a towel after washing complete so he can sit.

    I also had a random thought on exercise. My thought was to get to the hospital early in the future and allow a walk before checking in, be same difference as a mall walk. In my pocket to remember I thought of this. I also want to start walking on the spot at home to get used to more movement and of course get outside before the snow flies

  • threetree
    threetree Posts: 2,408

    Thank you so much, @candy-678 . The update re Mel and Gabby is very much appreciated.

  • cookie54
    cookie54 Posts: 1,220

    @candy-678 Thanks for updating us on Mel and Gabby. I think about them every time I’m on here. Can’t even imagine her level of worry. May God give them the strength to get through.

  • chicagoan
    chicagoan Posts: 1,383

    @goldensrbest Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your dinner.

  • threetree
    threetree Posts: 2,408

    @mkestrel - Great pictures as always. Thanks for posting them. I am especially partial to Rose of Sharon bushes (yep, that's my name). My father planted one outside my room when I was a kid. After he died and the house was sold, that plant was one of the first the new owners took out, and they put a deck there. It so disappointed me, but that's the way it goes. I'm enjoying seeing a lot of them around here these days when I'm out on my walks. It's nice that they are one of the things that bloom a little later and keep things going for the summer.

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161
    edited August 20

    I decided on a bowl of 1/4 cup white rice and probably same amount of the mild fiesta chipotle beans, mash them up and melt some cheese in there for the protein boost. No egg this time. Probably put a teensy squirt of ranch and a teensy squirt of caesar and last teensy squirt of garlic mayo. When I say teensy, I actually mean teensy, when dishing out my bowl, will just add salt.

    I can tell I will be hungry at the cancer clinic but have to say this was a nice healthy breakfast for me. Not sure what I want later on but I will see.

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161
    edited August 20

    Well, busy day at cancer clinic. Waited about 90 mins to get in but I listened to music and watched some you tube, was laughing aloud but doing best to cut the volume of that. After appointment, it was close enough to the pick up time I did not bother phoning for earlier one. One call from PT said bus would arrive 204pm which gave time for a 20 min in hospital BUT then got a call from PT saying the arrived, hurried up the hallway, right foot dragged and almost caused a fall, I did manage to catch myself.

    All in all, good appointment, had cheese and ginger ale and watch youtube. I am hungry as usual so will order Mcd's. Probably a mcdouble and junior chicken. I like those a lot. Only thing to take caution about is just to keep lifting up feet as I do and pay attention to them as well. I am happy I caught myself too.

  • cookie54
    cookie54 Posts: 1,220

    @mara51506 Well that certainly was an interesting PT ride lol. Kudos to you for sticking up for the driver. Glad appt went well!

    @mkestrel Love your pics…especially your pretty kitty.

    @chicagoan Great news, we all know finding a good PC who listens is like a needle in a haystack. Hope your walk to the gym was more enjoyable with NSAID on board

    @shanagirl In your pocket for scans this week and may Sept 16th come in a blink of an eye!

    @goldensrbest Happy belated Anniversary, hope your dinner was delish!

    Rainy here today went to Aldi and they had adorable Fall decor out. It's a bonus to food shop and pic up some great Aldi finds too! Currently burning a Pumpkin Creme candle as I look forward to Fall. I love summer and boating but by this time I'm ready for some beautiful weather. MO tomorrow ,had my thyroid labs for endocrinologist yesterday and Vitamin D is very high. Still the ongoing difference in opinion regarding my low blood calcium. Endo checked ionized calcium level and that was good. Had some weird lip twitching for 2 days and tingling around my mouth which can be related to low calcium. Sometimes I think I'm crazy lol, always some weird crap…oh well we'll see. Nothing earth shattering just annoying..

    Hugs to all here♥️

  • goldensrbest
    goldensrbest Posts: 824

    I can’t believe how the temps have changed! Feels like fall here in Wisconsin. Have some wax melts in a warmer going - pumpkin apple muffin. Smells so good. Here for pocket duty.

  • eleanora
    eleanora Posts: 472

    @goldensrbest

    Happy Anniversary

    Hope you had a lovely dinner and memorable day.

    @chicagoan

    yay Celebrex. So happy for you. It works well for me too.

    @shanagirl

    Think of your frenzied schedule and sending healing thoughts. hope that the ablation will cure the pain.

  • mara51506
    mara51506 Posts: 7,161

    Looks like my post from earlier did not post.

    Was not earth shattering. Slept pretty well, Laundry with couple of outfits washed in a mesh bag, spun and hung up to dry in my heating rack with a tent to contain the heat, helps with not damaging clothing by tossing in the dryer. Leaving the heating rack out tonight, cats are chill with it now, scared when setting it up.

    Making some decisions with food, not enjoying crunchy or regular tortillas. Thinking I may toss all, just not a sandwich person. I see no issue with throwing some food in the quesadilla maker for two to three minutes. Still liking beans, rice, peppers and eggs. I still enjoy queso as well. Need to do a meat and pepper kind of vibe, can even add beans and mushrooms to it. Cheese and rice with beans would be good as well. Got chipotle mayo which can turn down spiciness of that with sour cream. Just need an overhaul, is not about carbs but more about enjoying what I eat. Make my own rice bowls or other stuff.

    I did eat my queso bowl from Walmart, yummy and this evening had some leftover pizza, just cold, should be done by tomorrow.

    I do hope all had a good day, even absent I was in everyone's pocket.

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