My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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@cookie54 sorry to hear about your mil passing. I hope you and your family are alright. Sending hugs during this time of loss.
I hope everyone is doing the best they can.
thinking of irishlove shanagirl Chicagoan and everyone else going through any challenges.We are in the 80’s today. The morning was pleasant with a breeze.
@Seeq my DD broke her foot and the boot is a big graduation. May you receive a healing that leaves no ailment behind.Mara I hope tigger is enjoying the laundry today.
For some reason my grandkids don’t have school tomorrow. They said it’s a mental health day and my GS quipped yeah school is stressful. lol. I’m sure it’s for the teachers!!!
Take care all
Tanya
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@cookie54 I am glad that MIL was able to have family around her when she passed away, sounds very peaceful indeed. My condolences to you, her family and friends as well and in your pocket sending energy for your busy week as well.
I slept OK, planning chores, some exercises on treadmill, may spray on some sunscreen and take a walk using the walker, not a long walk by any means, just practicing the whole, walk a bit, sit a bit business. Still have the indoor really fast walk on the spot, that just involves pumping my arms really fast so that feet stay in line with arms. Already started lifting my body from laying down to sitting up. Can do myself but this increases arm strength.
Need to finally clear the sink, clean it up and then after clean the sink itself and run some hot water down the sink. Keep the little black bastards from making their way up the drain. They could be coming from another apartment but does not matter. Have a couple of apple cider vinegar traps with a drop of dish soap set up, one in the kitchen and one in living room, does not fully stop them but could be helpful. I am pretty sure that although the litter genie is supposed to be good, I have seen some in the bag in there, might just get a small regular garbage can and small bags done up and stored that way would be better.
I am unsure what I want to have, I have misplaced my tortillas believe it or not, I ordered some recently, going through stuff I set aside. Not really a big bother currently. Planning a possible egg, chili, lentil dish with some actual rice. Planning to open the white rice and stick in a container on my dresser, would be nice to have some real white rice as well. I do notice how many noodle type dishes I have, need to include some meat in those dishes for more protein beyond just the beans. I will clear the sink, fry up a frozen hamburger and mash it up, put in a separate container.
Edit on the meal, decided I want pizza so went back to Walmart, order thin crust pizza with pepperoni which sounded good to me, I ordered the stuff to come in next two hours. I also ordered a storage container which said it will come today. It is airtight and would give another place to store stuff but be a bit smaller. If it does not come today, no skin off my nose. Got more meat pies as well as beans and chips as they were on sale, chili and sour cream ones which are good. This order is essentially free on the Walmart card because I paid for yesterday BUT used another card by accident. Already paid for the card accidentally used. I am also craving butter tarts but decided against purchasing those.
Walmart order on the way with a blue container instead, got queso, meat pies, pizza and such with 2 hour delivery which is nice. It is already on the way here.
I do hope all have a good day and in pockets for anyone who needs me.
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Got my order with the container included, is blue instead of gray, using it to store garbage in and locks airtight. I triple bag stuff and don't throw away organic food, just kitty stuff which is triple bagged as well. My plan for the last couple of large boxes that fold up is to go into the recycle by the front closet and store recycle stuff over there. Lid would keep it neater looking for me.
Pizza in oven right now as we speak, when walmart says within 2 hours, for me usually about an hour. Pay 5.00 for that privelege but thinking I will keep the monthly membership and pay yearly.
EDIT Pizza was good, rest in the fridge. I did get my container and just tossing trash in the container to keep it clear and it is the same size as a gray one I ordered before that I did not receive. Looks more organized in here.
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@tanya_djamila Now both cats are hanging out in the bathroom, washing machine noise not a bother for either of them. One is either on the toilet, in the window or on washers hence why I cannot leave lids open for airing out. Oh well, I let them have the peace and quiet and supervision. It is now known as Tigger and Ava's laundry, they offer good rates, just their own clean bathroom and food given time to time.
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Hi sweet ladies. Cookie, I am so very sorry for the loss of our MIL. It must have been a bit of a burden off your shoulder that she passed peacefully. How I wish we all could receive such a peaceful passing. Much love to you and your family.
Had MO appt. today. Covered increased pain in the long bone of right leg and pelvic area. It's bee 4 months since scans as he moved me to 6 months. He decided to set these next ones up with first appt. opening. We did once again discuss is it MS or is it cancer? Darn difficult to sort out. Inflammation plays a huge role in MS. Plus those shots to the behind, oh boy they are sucking the life out of my bones.
I contemplated whether to share this with you all or not, but it shows how vulnerable we can be and I think a bit more care should be taken in our care. The story—— A few weeks ago my Pallative care nurse was here. I told her I had a Dr. appt. with surgeon and they had moved it up a bit, so could we keep our visit short. She agreed and said "well I guess you have enough Hydrocodeine with Acetametaphin to hold you over till our next visit." I said yes, but it all honesty I did not look as it was getting late and her comment made me believe she checked my next supply. Well on Wed. I realized I did not have enough to make it thru the weekend. My prior instructions had been to call the office and leave a message to ask for refills. I did on Wed. I left a text message Thurs., and Friday I called again to leave a message with the supervisor (in the early morning). By 4:30 I was becoming frantic since I had already cut dosage by 1/3 and had what I believe was my first ever drug withdrawal. I didn't know what to do, what to expect, was I being dropped due to political situations or maybe because when the nurse was here I was getting by without my walker. Perhaps she felt I no longer needed her service, as she mentioned she has a lot of patients in far worse condition then me. I called my pharmacist, and of course all he could recommend was the ER.
Then I thought to call the MO nurse and tell her my story. It was late, close to five so no promises. I began to feel very vulnerable, but all I could think of was how much pain this was going to lead to and no help till Monday. At 4:59 the phone rang and it was the Pallative nurse. She took me to the wood shed and gave it to me like I was an awful child. She said she has at least 75 patients to care for. I apologized even though I didn't find myself truly at fault, but that old saying you attract more bees with honey came to mind. I could only receive one week supply as the office Physician was out. So we picked up the meds Friday night. Needless to say I don't want to call or text this week for he rest of the quantity. When I saw the MO today he said he called in 30 days supply and he will handle the meds from now on. He said we handle hundreds of patients here so that's no excuse they did not take care of you. I just did not want to come across as a drug seeker or shopping for doctors. I'm still upset over the incident and she comes back in 2 weeks.
Sorry so long and in your pockets for all your needs.
Irishlove
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@irishlove So sorry for that ordeal. It almost sounds deliberate on the part of the palliative nurse. Think she is in the wrong profession! Glad your MO straightened it all out and you had the medication you need. Could you request a change in nurses? There is no excuse for her "taking you to the woodshed."
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@irishlove The pallative care nurse was unprofessional and should have been reprimanded for her comments. You are in her care and her main concern should be you when she is with you. I am so happy your MO took care of you. Yes, we each have many medical people who touch our lives frequently. Fortunately most of them are empathetic as they should be. My MO made an off comment during my last visit that won't go away. We were discussing my latest treatment and my lingering headache. She said we need to think strongly about my next steps when the time comes. She doesn't want to find me needing a nursing home. What? Where did that come from? That was never in my thinking as my family is totally capable of my care and said they would not do that. I think she just was affected by another patient because she cares so much. My DD is a pediactric nurse and I see how sometimes her patients affect her even though she tries not to let them. It's a tough job.
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Just got a call that my hip surgery is scheduled for this Thursday thanks to a cancellation. I am glad to have this move forward now. I was getting very anxious being off of Ibrance and told that the surgery would be scheduled some time before the end of the year. We'll see what the biopsy shows and what treatment changes will be needed. Just hoping I will be able to walk pain free again after recovery.
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@chicagoan This is good news. I will send up special prayers for you on Thursday.
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@irishlove I feel very angry at that terrible nurse, I would like to take her out to the woodshed. Last thing you need when in pain is someone to make you feel stressed and hurt. I am glad MO took care of you but I do hope that nurse is reported. I don't care if she has 750 patients, she should keep her frustrations to herself when dealing with sick people, people with pain or whatever. She should get on a treadmill with some music and work out frustrations that way. In your pocket sending support. I can empathize with the nurse but she needs to keep it away from her patients.
I had a very light sleep overnight but that is fine with me. Cloudy and rainy right now, temps coming down which is good. Building has a boiler type heat so when it is on, it felt pretty warm. They have to keep it on between certain months but the living room was 88 one morning. I have fans on the go. AC still coming from the bedroom. I at least have ways to keep cooler, got a window fan in the window of living room so that is good, returned to the 77 that I enjoy.
Got laundry, more organizing, might open last two boxes I purchased before, the huge ones and see where I am at. Debated putting walker out back and locking with bike lock but I do not want it to get rusty nor do I wish to cover it. Going to check out my closet in the living room and possibly move it into closet OR move the box in front of closet into the closet instead. I will see. Need to keep stuff together. I saw another cool thing called a wheelator, converts from walker to motorized wheelchair but think I need to think about something before considering. I also came upon floor to chair lifts, not the one going up and down the stairs but for lifting from floor to chair height, that seems a decent idea but need to think about it. It would be a good thing to have so that if on the off chance I fell but was uninjured, I could easily get myself up, no ambo. Oh well. Still working on treadmill, might set a certain time to use it as I am not energetic enough to commit. I need to kick my butt and get about business. Also have some exercises for seniors that give more ideas on strengthening muscles and joints. I do the rapid walk on the spot all the time. Oh well, need to give myself a break and just set more of a schedule through the day. I do wear my pull on sneakers, the running shoes felt too rigid for me. I am used to a skecher type so I use those, work just fine.
I am also looking into other cleats for my boots when it comes to winter, would like to be able to shovel the walk and end of driveway in case I need to get on paratransit. Not sure how that would work. I plan to be rolling in ice salt anyway I slice it.
I am stumped at food so decided to take my frozen burger and fry up in the pan, no trivet to go with my found instant pot so will heat up burger in the pan first, mash it down and add some taco seasoning, that has been done. Smells really good. Going to let meat heat through on no heat with a lid, open my chili and add that as well and some lentils, reheat same pan in same grease for the taste. Once done, tearing up a tortilla and adding to the mix, not sure if will.
EDIT, little bit different on the meal. I did fry up the burger and add taco seasoning to it, smelled good and mashed it down with a meat masher. Did not drain off the grease, kept it for the chili beans and beef ravioli, chef boyardee. Added queso and sour cream and because there was sufficient liquid, put some broken up ramen in there as well. I also added queso and sour cream and stirred it all together. I left the pan of stuff on low with a lid hoping some of the liquid cooked away, spoiler it did. When time to serve, just took a few spoonful, put rest in the fridge. Main difference, no soft tortilla put in as I was already having noodles. It was super creamy, liked the broken noodles as I do not really like them long. I would have added cheese but the cheese in fridge smelled funny so tossed it. Good meal in all.
Nothing else to say, did up bills and paid. My rent credit card that I use to pay and gets paid in full every month has 73.00 worth of redemption to use so I will do that and use as main card for grocery orders. Basically free groceries although by the time I use up all of the stuff I have, I might be able to go without a shop for a longer time. It could be cheaper to book Paratransit to the mall, get a couple of things at a time and take the ride home. Roundtrip, Paratransit would cost me 5.30 which is cheap, just need to book 3 days in advance of the trip. It makes it cheaper when I really do not need a 35 dollar delivery. Just have to make sure it is not too heavy. I did a trip before and the knapsack was overfilled. I will ponder this, come winter, grocery is solely delivery. I spend approx 35 to 40 dollars on grocery delivery, once or twice a month. I do prefer Walmart as I think it is the least expensive. Our dollar stores do not have a real grocery section either which would be nice to have. I will see.
Anyway, hope all have a good day, in pockets for all and myself to get stuff done and to bed earlier.
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@intolight Thank you!
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@chicagoan In your pocket on Thursday and hoping for you to be able to walk pain free.
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Good evening gals. Chicagoan, I hope that the surgery goes very well and you'll be doing back flips off the diving board before you know it. lol. Thank you all for your kind words. I guess the bottom line was that I felt very vulnerable that my medical care was being cut off. I use the walker mostly related to MS problems, balance and/or weakness of the legs. I do not use it all the time and make sure to move about safely, holding onto chairs, sofa, bars we put up in the bathroom. It's been reported on that funding is being cut for pallative care. Especially in rural areas. My nurse drives over an hour to see me. Considering I called the supervisor's number to help with the refills and she did not return my calls either, doubtful I'll find another nurse. I'll just go with the flow and let it go.
Mara, I tried a new and easy crock pot receipe, with mixed results per DH. Put a jar of marinara sauce (recommended RAO's) in pot with as many thawed short ribs as you like. Make sure they are the boneless ribs, 6 hrs. on high and they were done. I boiled pasta and found it to be an easy and good dinner, but I do think it could have either used more seasoning or stick with our Italian Prego sauce. DH wasn't impressed with the sauce. Of course he does like spicy. I'm always looking for easy meals. DH helped me make cornish game hens yesterday. He does the heavy lifting into and out of oven. I don't use the crock pot if I can help it for the hens, as they do not brown at all in the crock pot.
Now for "dippy eggs", a PA. dutch meal. Boil water, no lid. Add eggs slowly and reboil no more than 3 minutes. Run cold water over an egg to test it. If the water clings, it's not done yet. If it evaporates quickly, you have a poached egg or in PA., a dippy egg. We make toast bread and scrape the white out with a knife and the yolk, which should be hot but "runny", over top. Grammy Sparr receipe, who raised me and passed away 20 years ago today at the age of 99. Sharp as a tack.
Intothe light, I would think a post it note would be a good idea to give your MO to add to the chart. I think we all should have that in our paperwork as I, too, would take offense to the off hand remark. Yes, I know lots of patients, but boy we are talking about ourselves and our wishes.
Laurel
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Irish - how awful that your nurse said what she did to you! Sounds like your MO has your back. We need someone like that on our side.
Chicagoan - so glad to hear your surgery got moved up. Here for pocket duty for you. First joint replacement was my hip, 3.5 yrs ago. It was a fairly easy recovery - listen to your docs, take your meds and do your PT at home!
Here for pocket duty for all in need.
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@chicagoan pocket duty for Thursday.
@irishlove sorry you had that experience with the nurse.
Take care ladies
Tanya
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@chicagoan Still giving pocket duty for Thursday. @irishlove In pocket for a better week for you as well.
Slept a short amount but that is fine, in process of clearing sink, I get tired during the process and stop, really need to continue so no budget boosting or possible walk until both laundry and dishes are done. Co opted a smaller washer as a sink to soak silverware in as well, that is a decent use of equipment. Never soaking in regular washers, either, stay with smaller stuff. I also realized that when instant pot is not in use, can soak dishes in the steel drum of the instant pot, removing the steel drum and endeavour to not let stuff get so out of control. That way, more than one soaking location, shorter soak then clean and clear out sink for thorough clean. Might work better. I just hate scrubbing dishes. Dishwasher is a no go as even if I got a portable one to hook up to sink, I have nowhere to store it. I definitely need better organization skills. Big boxes are helpful, need to strategize where to keep them. Not too worried about floor space because the boxes are large. May also get more of the rubbermaid stackable totes as well, store litter that is scooped in something with a tight lid. I do not really want to store stuff out back may be an option as well. I prefer stuff to be in house. Waffling on the walker and where to store, once I clear the front of the closet, will check inside to check if there is room. All other closets are full.
I have got the sink almost empty, really need to give it a really nice scrub, silverware soaked in wee washer, now drained and waiting to be dried in the bathroom sink, kitchen sink will receive a couple doses of very hot water to clear out anything that might be in there, given the state of the sink once it was cleared. Taking some breaks as I chip away at what I need to do. Need to wash dishes right after eating less scrubbing, less work work as well. I also notice these wee black bugs, thinking they are coming through the drain so once sink is cleaned up, just keep it plugged in to block escape, do regular hot water down the drain. I have been told could be related to neighbours. Other option I am mulling is the litter genie, I scoop into a bag inside the pail but those little buggers are small enough to get out, better served to scoop into garbage bag and put a tighter seal to avoid the situation. I also do make traps with apple cider vinegar too so that is good.
Meals for today, not too sure, still got the stuff I made yesterday leftover, was the burger, chili beans and crushed up ramen noodles. Also seasoned with taco seasoning and put queso and sour cream at end. The noodles and beans heated in the frypan, added a bit of water and had let them soak. Thinking for a first meal, get a meat pie and start the microwave, once down to 30 or 40 seconds of the timer, add some of the leftovers with a bit of cheese. Option two meal for dinner sees an egg cooked in a mini griddle with some shred cheese and put in a tortilla.
I will still be working to finish everything so in own pocket for that, it is garbage day so need to put stuff in bags, triple as I do toss them down them down the four stairs. Easier for me that way.
I hope everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone.
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Well, I got rid of a stack of streaming channels that I only watched one show on and went back to disney plus because they added Hulu and have all movies I have collections of, Marvel, Star Wars etc.
I also found 24, complete series as well. I always loved the ticking clock and the fact that no character was safe and the scary things happening to our characters, all contained in one day. Left a little something for fans.
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Squeezing into your pocket with everyone else. Fingers crossed for a successful surgery and a biopsy that calls for an easy treatment.
I used an ice machine for the first 2-3 weeks after surgery and it was really helpful.
Please let us know how you're doing.
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Real quick post-
@chicagoan - in your pocket for your surgery tomorrow. How wonderful that you didn't have to wait any longer!
@irishlove glad your MO had your back. I hope the rude nurse found one of Mara's Legos in the middle of the night.
@intolight ‐ what on Earth gets into people?! I can't even figure out how any of that makes sense..
I've had a busy couple of days. Trying to bring the house back in order. DH did a great job taking care of me(+ cooking, dishes, laundry), and the non-essentials fell to the wayside. We're leaving on a short trip on Friday, and two days after we get home, family is coming to visit, so I've been working hard and the walking boot is getting a workout. Funny thing is, both my feet seem to hurt more than my ankle. I'm blaming part of that on the AI. Anyway, floors, kitchen, and main bathroom are clean. I still need to clean the guest bath, but that may have to wait until we get back. DH schedule a day of errands tomorrow. Between that and packing, no more chores before we leave.
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I think the surgery went well. I am spending one night in the hospital for observation. So far the pain isn't too bad. I'm walking with a walker-less pain than before. Thanks everyone for your prayers, good thoughts and pocket duty!
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@chicagoan - thanks for updating us so soon. I'm glad it all went well and wish you a speedy recovery.
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Yay you! Hope it's onward and upward from here.
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@chicagoan In pocket today for your treatment today.
Did not sleep much, that is fine though. Laundry done, budget boosting and some sweeping, Tigger is now taking over top of treadmill, I will use it later.
No idea if going to be asked out SILby DB, not calling. Can't be bothered hearing the SIL sighing if I call. Ball in their court. No longer mad but can take care of anything needed for myself. Thanksgiving on Monday, might do another order at Walmart, specifically targeting my own turkey dinner as I have some boxed stuffing to serve as a side. They have frozen turkey pies which I already lov.
e, stuffing would taste good and could add a bagged salad as a side. I would eat it on Sunday possibly
EDIT My meals were simple, just frozen penne and chicken pasta, no beans or anything. Dinner was simply a few spoonful of peanut butter, it was good I thought.
I found that the scrubbing bubbles disks that go in toilet tank did not seem to last very long so put some warm water in a 4 cup pitcher and added the disk. Got 2 spray bottles filled up with the mix, put some of the extra mix left over so put them in a couple of containers and the disk is in an old tostitos jar. My plan is to simply make spray mix to spray in the toilet on the daily and run the brush around or use it to clean out sink. Gives use to some old spray bottles AND keep a longer use of the disk.
Tigger has been mixed in where he wants to be, right now he is in the bathroom sink. I just plug in the drain after washing hands or cleaning sink and dry it out so he is not all wet. At first I did not want him in there but decided if that is his happy place, no harm can come from it.
Other happy edit, kitchen sink is pristine finally. Planning to head to bed at least by 1am which is fine, not starting any particular task at this point as that is sometimes my downfall. Did have some light sleep throughout day. I still have a new system I need to come up with because when I tried to open my closet in living room to see if enough room for walker, there is another box on top of shelf. I will figure it out tomorrow. If it cannot be stored inside, will find a more hidden space behind the bin out back.
No shopping or contact with DB or SIL. I felt slightly sad that they do not care to contact but that disappeared quickly. I am allowing contact from them as I do not like her annoyed voice when I simply call. I do not doubt if serious help was needed they would come but I am looking after myself and groceries or other things I need to do. Blocked them on facebook, we never interacted beyond a like and I do not do much posting myself, stay in contact with outher friends and best childhood friend but that is it. Only family I look in on is my nephew and his kids. We are estranged but not in a toxic way, he grew up and has a family to look after. My younger brother is unblocked as I look in on him from time to time, I do not react to vids or anything on his page. Reason older DB, wife and nephew are blocked is I honestly need not see them online as I get sad about stuff. I am simply keeping emotions on the downlow and moving on with myself, no self esteem issues with people sound annoyed at contact or annoyance at following my own path of feeling best.
So in pockets always for everyone, I think I did OK for such a sleepy day as well.
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Chicagoan- Glad to hear you are doing good. I PM'd you with questions about your hip replacement.
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@chicagoan I am glad to hear the surgery went well and that you are walking with less pain with the walker. In your pocket for sure.
Not sure what I want to do today. I admit that yesterday night was a bit butthurt that DB did not text but oh well. I had a good evening watching movies and Peacemaker.
I was going to get rid of the walker, decided to keep it. I may decide to start walking around on weekend, maybe go up to the little grocery store across street from hospital, already planned where to take a break, even if not feeling its needed, just leave in house. Takes up space but I do not care.
Not sure on meals, working through pantry staples, frozen stuff and so on. Meat pie might be nice, may take one egg, add to sprayed bowl and heat up with a mini pot pie on top. Once done, add to fry pan with some premade either broken ramen noodles or KD noodles, add some garlic, little butter and mash everything together, stir around a bit and cover. Option 2 just sees a larger meat pie with beans and the works, still got chili and other beans. I will see what I think. I do think both options will have some spicy barbecue chips put through a spice grinder, add garlic powder and extra binders after. Easy to heat and leave on burner.
I am thinking of putting together a shop that includes some Thanksgiving items in there but will go through my supply of stuff since I already had stuffing and there were two boxes in the box that had the food next to the instant pot. Debating a trivet for the instant pot as well, could be cooking stuff on bottom and put something in trivet to be heated up like chicken or beef, the beef flavour and grease could be combined with whatever being done in bottom. I will play some mobile games to get the trivet without extra cost.
Well enough talking from me, other than laundry not too much on the go. I canceled ALL streaming channels, can watch programs for free the day after being on or stream the stuff from disney myself. Only thing I pay for is the youtube premium, gives me option to watch stuff without ads and an entire music library to listen to. Better to save the money and pay up or save to buy something.
I hope everyone is presently having a good day and in pockets for all of us, including me.
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Update on today's first meal, took a frozen stir fry, opened container and heated it in the microwave, while that was happening, pulled out an egg and when I put the precooked stir fry which is noodles, peppers and broccoli, added garlic, a ground up bit of those BBQ chips, added the egg to the already heated pan and added some shredded cheese. Put dollops of garlic spread and the butter, stirred in the cheese and covered with a lid, no heat. Will serve myself in a large dish, eat as much as I am able, put rest into another container. Can still make a separate chili meal later today. Am looking forward to the first meal.
Also discovered that with walmart delivery, was paying the minimum order of 35 which turns into 40 to 50 by the time tip comes on board. I would be better served to order under 35 if only need a couple of items and pay the 7.97 since before signing up for the year long plan of free delivery, I paid 12.97. I will consider the costs and what I can get, no order needed as of now but just a thought percolating. I also need to consider Paratransic roundtrip is 5.60 so really not paying much more than 2 bucks more to get delivery.
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Thanks ladies for your kind words of condolences for my mil. May she rest in eternal peace.
@chicagoan Glad to hear surgery went well, wishing you a smooth recovery.
@mara51506 I understand you being a bit sad not to have heard from DB hope it was a better day today.Glad your able to busy your mind with other things and carry on.
@irishlove Well that evil nurse should step on a million lego's….grrrrrrrr! Karma's a bi**h and she will have her day when she needs something. Glad to hear MO will be handling now. Ugh the Phillies!!!!! Bad Philly sports night last evening.
Hi to all here trying to catch up. Have a peaceful night.
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Hey guys, I have a premature question for the group:
So, my PCP always wants a mammogram yearly still (on the remaining breast, as I had a mastectomy). My MO says no need to do a mammogram anymore. So some years since MBC I have done the mammogram, others years not. Last year I did, and I went last week for this years. The results showed up on the portal, I have not heard from my PCP yet. Shows a suspicious something something at almost 2cm. Recommends ultrasound follow up.
So my question—- could I have another cancer in the other breast while on Lynparza and Lupron? Could it be a progression of sorts? Or instead of hormone positive, it is triple negative? Or went a different pathway from BRCA or hormone pathways?
Just wondering your thoughts. Maybe it is a cyst or collection of benign tissues. I should hear from my PCP this next week on next steps- ultrasound should be next.
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Fingers crossed for a benign lesion with no progression. Curious as to your MO's rationale for no more mammograms. Do you have any imaging, and if so, how often. My MO said the same thing about eliminating mammos, as I'm scanned with contrast every 6 months.
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