Illinois ladies facing bc

I have heard of him but I never took any illustration courses. I believe that's what he teaches.

http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Art_and_Design/Faculty_Staff/Full_Time_Faculty.php 

When did it become fall. I remember going in for my surgery an it being hot and summer (4.5 weeks ago). Now its cool, blustery, leaves have really turned color and many are blowing on the ground.

But I did get my morning walk (only 50 minutes today) in!

Donna I know the exercise but I didn't have to do that one. My posture was great after about a 1.5 weeks.

Went to a wig place today. The wigs this guy recommended for me are $800-$1000 for synthetic! I have a feeling there is a decent markup for all his service. Thing is I really don't need that much hand holding. I can read instructions on who to care for the wig. I'm thinking of purchasing one online if I can find a place that has nicer wigs. I can get it styled once I get it. Anyone recommend a place? I just can't justify all that $$ for something I will only have for a year.

Don't get me wrong I really think this guy knows his stuff. If I were to go this route this is the guy I'd use. I do trust his knowledge and judgement… although he does talk a lot.

Lago... I got my wig from a great place in McHenry called Kathleen's Creative Expresssions, www.kcexpressions.net.  Kathy was great at helping me choose something before I lost my hair.  I had to order it and when it came in, I went back and she styled it to match my last hairstyle as close as possible.  I've had many compliments on it.  I think it was only about $400 including the styling and my insurance, UHC, paid for 80%.  I mostly wear scarves, but it is nice to have when I want to look a little "normal", whatever that is these days.

The hair is still coming in pretty slow and fuzzy.  I'm not seeing any curls but then it is not long enough to curl.  I wouldn't know what to do with curls either.  I DO know what to do about white hair though and I think that it is looking rather white!

Have a great weekend.  Looks like we have some beautiful fall days ahead next week.

Joan

Hi all:

There is a woman in Wisconisn who is  also working on reaching Irina.  I have her Irina's last  name and she is trying to get her place of residence.  With privacy  issues so strict, it helps to have the last name as I am not even sure we could just  visit her if we don't even have her last name.   The phone number Irina spoke from does not give any leads as to where she is and the Wisconsin woman said she was waiting (as of last night) for a return call from her daughter. I do not feel comfortable calling the daughter, but if anyone wants to try, I will pm the information I have so far.  What a terrible tragedy. I have an address and phone number in Highland Park, but it is a home residence (not a nursing home) and as I say, a return call was not made as of last night, although she spoke with someone there about Irina (maybe the sil)

I know Navymom what you are saying.  I spent another day today with the two grandkids and they are quick!  I love them dearly but is easier to take care 25 8th graders than it is two babies.  Older kids can walk, talk, use the bathroom and can stay with a toy for more than five minutes. I do have to say that you sound WONDERFUL and just happy and at peace!

Lago, I went to a place in Skokie for my wig.  I spent $600 on my wig and it ws better-looking (by far) than my own hair. I know you can get them for less.  I went to Jeromes in Skokie and they have been in the business for years  as they create wigs for Orthodox Jews in the area.  If you want to trek up here, I will give you more information.

I ordered my drapes (on a more trivial note) and we are set to go.  We need to paint the living room and my DH is taking a three-day weekend to do  that over Columbus Day holiday.  I am helping him (well, supervising the operation and keeping him on task) so I will not be able to make the lunch.  It sounds like it will be a wonderful one with new people and some us  "veterans" and I know it will be memorable.  Have fun.

Susan

"If anyone can get this goin here is Laura.. she is like a tenacious terrior when she has a sister in need!!!!"

Oh Donna...that is the absolute BEST compliment I have ever received! Thank you sister, and YES...I am hot on the trail! lol

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Girls...I don't mean to sound bossy but, why, oh why, would you pay hundreds of dollars for a wig that you will use for a few months? I paid $49 each for my 3 wigs and everyone could not believe how good/natural they looked. Honestly, I got many compliments! PaulaYoung.com...I purchased 8 wigs, had them delivered, tried them on (in the luxury of my own mirror), kept 3 and returned the rest. It was the best buying experience. Just my opinion!

Laura,

I pm'd you the information on Irina for what it is worth and  I then saw your post.  In my heart I believe you will be fine, but you will not know that until you go to a doctor and find out that you indeed okay. I will be the first to tell you that the mind can play terrible tricks on us and move us into the worse case health  scenario.

I contacted Wendy a few weeks back when I was sick as I can only deal with one person at a time and I liked her fort concept! Wendy walked me through with emails as I endured CT, ultra sounds and many appointments with doctors.   My doctor is so intuitive and explained to me that self-talk can lead to  dramatic symptoms that actually reflect less serious diseases.  In my case I have IBS (almost embarrassing as I thought I had mets as well).   Wendy encouraged me to just see a doctor and get some answers and deal with whatever it is that is wronging my body.  She, along with Paul,  was actually my coach as I walked around scared with the fears of the unknown.

My mantra became, "It is what it is, so find out what it is so you can get back to living without fear of the unknown."  So call that doctor and keep that appointment and deal with  fears.  Everyone on this thread gets what you are feeling and will support you as you go forward.

I'm sorry you read that Laura,  and am sad that you're so worried.

My belly protrudes as well.   I've always been slender (120) and have not gained or lost more than 3 lbs. either direction since surgery / during treatments.    Yet my belly is still distended.    I've actually never considered it could be anything  "bad".    I chalk it up to bloating / water retention and steroids.    I will speak to my onc. about it this week - just because it annoys me and I hate feeling chubby.     Maybe I'm naive but I always just assume the best.   I hope you can get some reassuring answers soon - that will bring you peace  {hugs}

Morning!  Have no idea of the temp as my wireless therm. is not working....hopefully its just the battery and its not frozen!  But I did see that it will be up in the 80's by next weekend so don't put those shorts away!

Laura....Jackie's right.  You are sitting there, 3 MONTHS later....assuming that you have mets/OC so isn't that just about as bad?  You can't fight the unknown.  We have a 2 week rule I thought, not a 3 month rule.  Please call tomorrow and make that appt....please?  I do know that about 1.5yrs ago I noticed my belly getting bigger but it was gradual.  Mine looks like about a 3-4month preganancy most of the time but mine I guess is the old menopause belly.  You start to shrink and the excess skin/fat/"stuff" had nowhere to go but out.  You are much younger than me but this could also explain a few things.  It is what it is.....now put on your big girl panties and find out what "it" is.  You are one of the strongest people I know and you can do this.  If you need some help or someone to go with you.....you have lots of people here, just waiting.

Wigs......I found wigs.com.  I have LOTS of them!  Pricing was higher than Paula Young but not too bad.  Just check their return policy and go ahead and join their club (its free) BEFORE you order....you get a discount for being in the club.  And I do have some color sample wheels if you need to check the color.  Any hairdresser can style it for you but I found except for one, they all looked pretty good.  Check them out....really cute styles!  I loved mine....

Looks like the lunch on Friday will be fun....and I will get to meet some of you which I am really looking forward to.  Don't have anything on the agenda for today except to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  Next week I have something everyday so I will just enjoy the quiet.  Well...the quiet that only comes from DH sitting in front of the TV, watching football all day and I hear the Bears play tonight.  Lucky me, lucky me.......

1 more thing. Laura I don't know how old you are but I'm 49. I've been watching my body change through my 40's. First it was the knees and thighs now the stomach. I can't wait to be able to do crunches again. It helps.

Can anyone tell me why all of a sudden my screen on this thread is now 1/2 of the page is the name/avatars and the other half is the posts.  Is there a setting I need to adjust?

Thanks

Michele,

I'm not sure if this is the problem but Rita and I both had screens that were only using part of a page and I found one day that by going up to the tool bar on your page here and hitting the word page....a list dropped down.  If you check the one that says compatibility -- it will re-expand your page to regular size.  I hope this is what your problem is as I put up with that for so long and absolutely hated it. 

Laura - please go see your doctor - don't live with the worry

Glad your craps are normal ;D

I've always hated going to the doctor. Always a real time suck. You go get 15 minutes of the doctors time but end up spending at least 30+ minutes waiting, checking in etc. Then there is travel time getting out of the parking lot (or waiting for the train). Hours just wasted.

Keep us posted Laura. I might be MIA tomorrow and definitely Tuesday. Monday is port day and Tuesday is chemo day. Speaking of doctors and time suck. Need to be at Rush at 5:45 in the morning but the surgery isn't till 7:30. I know it doesn't take that long to get my vitals and change into a gown.

Tell me about it. I was one of last for the BMX/TE but still had to be there by 7:30. They didn't start till after 2. I was starving & thirsty.