Illinois ladies facing bc
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Oh you all have made me smile this morning.
I like the "Dense in Illinois" but couldn't join the club. I had a breast reduction in 1984 so my problem is scar tissue which can make films a challenge to read.
Jemije - I could not agree more. Lago has been such a support for me. She (and several others) PM'd me when I first started posting.
Pain Meds - I can not tolerate any of them. They ALL make me so sick. I had a knee replacement in 2007 and my inability to tolerate the pain meds made the entire process torture. I could choose to be in pain or puke. I was miserable.
IllinoisLady - today I choose Inner Peace.
I am estrogen positive and already thru menopause. Does that mean I am going to have the thrill of going through it again when I start whatever drug they give me after treatment? It's cruel considering I turned down all hormones and suffered hot flashes because I thought it would cause BC. There is irony there.
On a side note, the second love of my life (LOL - my dog Clementine) had her FHO surgery this week and came home yesterday. She is in lots of pain but still gave me a doggy kiss this morning. I am so relieved she is doing so well.
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invisible can't we all learn from our dogs!!! They have such incredible unconditional love. My dog has been so steadfast these last two years, always by my side, and if I would gasp (when I got a sharp pain as you how that goes!) he would jump up and come to my side. Or having a tearful day and we all know about those too! he was especially attentive.
I too chose Inner Peace. And sometimes that path means you have to let go of those you thought were friends. You sure find out who your true friends are in this process.
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Morning everyone! Oh, gues it is almost afternoon. Adey... you have your own Easter Eggs. Maybe you should color them. I am not looking forward to the drains I will be sporting after my lat surgery next week. Ugggh! There should be a better way.
MDG... have fun with your mom visiting. And Beth, sorry about your mom. Hope she has better days ahead. You guys are making me really miss my mom today. Give them lots of hugs. I really miss our old golden retriever too. I have to borrow my friend's little fufu dog once in a while to cuddle with. Dogs are such loyal companions, no matter what. Don't we all wish we could live up to the person our dog thinks we are!
My spine surgeon has me on pain killers, Norco and an anti-in flammatory for all this darn back stuff. I must have a pretty strong stomach as I have never had any problems with them. I have to give up the anti-inflammatory now until after this lat surgery and I am noticing the difference. Have to keep moving and I do much better. Sounds like I will have to wait for a couple months after the lat surgery before I can do my back surgery. Just want it all over with. Going to keep focusing on how much better things will be by fall. Can't wait to get back in to my cycling routine.
Lago, sorry about the job. I know the right one will come along. Have a great day, eveyone. I love the sunshine. Headed out for a good power walk.
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Joan- Easter eggs! Love it. (c:
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Happy Thursday-it's Friday for me, my company's closed tomorrow!
KATIE!!!- So good to hear from you! Glad you're feeling better.
Lago-I've never had a cup of joe, got the dense breasts, lived in your building (many years ago) and I too have had the pleasure of shingles-most painful thing I've ever encountered. Perhaps we were the same person in a previous life...
Adey-I bet Martha Stewart could come up with some creative ways to decorate your very special Easter eggs.
Invisible-glad to hear your 4-legged pal is recovering. Good wishes to you both.
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Lago--You probably did see me! I was out with friends and their kids from Madison on 3.31 and yes, we did go do the Nature Museum.
I will be out of town this weekend for Easter, and doing the race to Wrigley on 4.14. Any Chicago ladies interested in a Saturday breakfast in Lincoln Park on 4.21?
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Hi guys! I am so excited about Easter (that is what we celebrate). My dd wanted so to host this and I just am letting her.
Ironically, I am working more now what with the awful financial mess in Illinois that threatens the teacher's pension down the road. My dad was so adversely affected by the Great Depression and he instilled in me a terrible fear of economic disaster (I wish he had not done that). So I was happy to accept work this week and allow my SAHM (Stay at Home Mother) DD to plan the big Easter event. Her DH is in the private sector and that now seems like a very good place to be. Of course I am nowhere near economic disaster.....just bloody fearful of it. I am actually so excited for my trip to California in May with my younger DD. We will hike in the Redwood Forest, go to Napa, see the Ocean, buy trinkets in Chinatown, and ride a trolley car, among other delights.
Jackie, I so often forget to tell you that your daily quotes give me such soul surges. Thank you.
Corinne, so cool about your run. I just know you are so passionate about this running and your passion is contagious!
To the ladies in treatment......I know it is hard to think beyond....but there are butterflies and hair, and beaches, and holidays and runs and dinners and lunches and births and more Mother Days and Father Days, and eyebrows and eyelashes and a nights when you sleep 8 straight hours without awaking......and more Springs and Summers and hugs and less worry and holidays in your future. There are more soccer games, carpooling, dance classes and theatrical performances in you lives. And maybe more children, and grandchildren and just tons of more love in your life. There are new jobs and new relationships and bigger and better hugs coming your way. I am blessed because you are in my life.
Susan
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joan you are so lucky the pain meds don't bother you… just wish you didn't need them.
Corinne I might be able to do breakfast. We just have to go somewhere where they serves something other than just eggs or French toast with loads of sugary crap. I never liked places like the Bongo room because their idea of French toast is this huge portion of:
CHOCOLATE TOWER FRENCH TOAST
bittersweet chocolate chunk bread stuffed with maple
mascarpone, banana crème brulee sauce, bananas &
shaved chocolateWho can eat something that rich all at once! The eggs are in the same category as coffee and beer (although I have had both before.
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Zap you are so right.
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Thanks Susan-sometimes we need to be reminded.
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Home late again this evening....but just have to add a couple of words......about the animals ( surely that wasn't a chorus of oh no's...not that again ) but seriously, I'm not sure how well I could face life without the beautiful animals that have been my constant treasure. Totally without guile --- no true wants other than to please you in some way and spend time with you. We are their world and we can do no wrong. How often do you get someone in your life like that.
Saying that.....I do have a great love of people as well, but I'm very devoted to animals and whatever comfort I can bring them.
Susan.....your note today is surely one to be saved and taken out again when some of "those kinds of days" gang up now and then. I mean.....it is a testimonial to those in tx, but I think is so wise for anyone who starts to struggle with any sort of life issue.............we are meant to experience joy, happiness, growth and so many other positive things while we also experience those things which I feel help us grow our soul....test our meddle ( sp ) so to speak. If we have one, the other must share a part to, so to enjoy the rainbow, you have to endure the rain.
Now....I'm nearly brain dead this time of night.....what I've put her may make nary a bit of sense in the morning....but just had to get it out here. There are so many days I come here and glimpse so many pieces of the sheer love of living and sharing and it always inspires me.
See you all in the morning --- coffee cup in hand.
Healing hugs,
Jackie
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IllinoisLady - I get you on all things related to the animals and being from a small town. I was a Kansas farm girl (animals everywhere) and went to grade school in a town of 200 + a bit. Love your quotes.
Such articulate women posting here. Sometimes my brain is so muttled from chemo and rads that I cannot pull out the necessary words from my brain. Yesterday I couldn't come up with "mutate" for the life of me. My sharp, crisp memory is gone. Now after just 3 pills of Amiridex, I can't get to sleep nor sleep through the night. Hot flashes starting on top of this. I thought it would take longer for the SEs to start. Throughout the months of bc tx, I've worked really hard to stop bringing work stress into the bedroom. I'd managed to avoid sleeping meds which I'd needed before to cope with stress. The meds are in my cupboard, but I don't want to start taking them again. Is Amiridex going to destroy all this hard work?
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I'm from Lombard, IL and one of the ones that don't sleep well LOL===I love when I have a good nite sleep what a difference. Well it's a Holiday weekend so everyone is busier than usual so that's nice--I'm trying to meet my friends today for lunch in Elmhurst, but who knows if I'll be to tired==I hpe not the weather is pretty good so that helps. Hope u all have a great week-end filled with lots of family and joy.
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Doxie I've been doing pretty good on Anastrozole (Arimidex) but I will admit to a few nights waking up do to a "warm flash" (I never get intense ones). This week hasn't been the greatest but it's my own fault. I've had spicy food every night. That's my trigger. I'm OK if I have it just once but 4 nights in a row is a no no for me. This seems to have increased a bit. I just started year 2 of the drug last month. I also exercise every day. Granted I don't have the stress of a job but I do feel this helps keep my stress level down. Some of us get more SE than others but if you think it's stress keeping you up I highly recommend a power walk after work. Even 15 minutes would help.
I know this is a Christmas song but it always puts me in a good mood. Reminds me of home (New England/Cape Cod. Probably what their singing about since they met in Cambridge, MA). Just thought I'd post it. I mean it is holiday time… just the wrong holiday: linky
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Good Morning Ladies - it's Friday!!!
Doxie - this is my second year on Arimidex (generic). Had a lot of joint discomfort but it is better now. Never had issues with sleep other than sleeping too much. Hair is much thinner and concerned about the bone density now. I found the SEs to change over time and now are less than last year.
IllinoisLady - I love animals as well. My two cats, Henry and Charlotte, bring so much joy to my life. Would love to volunteer at the local shelter but afraid that would want to adopt every dog and act there:-)
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Has anyone tried Biotin for thinning hair?
Jackie-my 8 yr old rescue pup (got her when she was 12 weeks old) thanks you for your love of all creatures.
Camillegal-hope you make it to lunch, socializing is bound to lift your spirits. I live in Elmhurst, but rarely lunch there-can never think of a place to go. Where do you go?
I went to BS yesterday to have her look at painful "thing" protruding from left foob. She biopsied a nodule and is sending it to be tested. Can't figure out what it could be since I had BMX. She did remove a suture that was still hanging around. Remarkably, no pain whatsoever. Probably built up a tolerance by now.
Day off! Woot!
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Happy Friday!
I look forward to reading these messages every morning & evening. I find such great inspiration. I know none of you but "know" all of you. I feel surrounded by your warmth.
I have been living in St Charles, IL since 1999, I was born & raised on the southside of Chicago and spent the majority of my adult life in Oak Park. We moved to St Charles when our daughter went off to college. I just turned 60...Happy Birthday - here's your present: cancer. I was diagnosed (2/27) and am still waiting for my surgical plan. I delayed things a bit by seeking a second opinion. I have IDC and DCIS. I was diagnosed at Central Dupage but will be treated at Rush.
I had such a good day yesterday after choosing inner peace (thank you again Jackie) I am going to choose it again today. The quote is printed and hanging up over my desk (I work from home).
Cathy
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Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross0
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Coffee cup on my desk, I wish you all a beauty of a morning. So cool here now, in the 60's and naturally I wish to complain a bit......I was so enjoying our "summer preview".
I'm so in tune with all the articulate people here, though like Doxie I can struggle what seems forever for a word. I find great comfort in bumping into so many of the thoughts/feelings I have had in a "way" by all of you that changes the context into something more deeply felt. So you all bring your treasures here to share and enrich so many other lives.
Camillegal---I have always loved your name. I must have had it in another life. I just feel a vibration when I hear it. Reminds me of a flaxen-haired person sitting somewhere in a meadow,with birds nearby and the most serene expression ever possible. She has all the wisdom she will ever need. Guess that is not quite us though.....we'll have to keep trying.
I have had a few ups and downs with the Anastrozole. Most of the time I do not notice all that much but do find "reminders" come with weather changes. Usually my hips, legs, feet will be stiffer or have some mild pains here or there. My feet never recovered totally from chemo, so I expect what happens there. Still for the value and peace of mind there is not enough discomfort to get me looking for anything to 'ease' it.
I know my quote is a re-run....maybe about the third or fourth time now, but I just thought it was so apropos for our recent conversations.
Invisible/Cathy --- you said that birthday line so close to the bone.....I too got my birthday present right after my 60th. birthday too. Just beginning to relish slowing down and doing so many things that I would have the time and energy for because I would retire soon. NOT so soon young lady.......and here I am. I figure at the current rate of things.....I'll be able to retire about two weeks before I die.....well, really that's ok. You know what they say....."Idle hands are the devil's workshop", so why tempt fate. Might as well keep adding a little something to the economy....even if my SS stays about the same. Someone will be helped....at least I hope.
Hope as well that you are all going to have a stunning day........you all sure keep making mine something to cherish. I love summer.
Hugs, Jackie
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invisible2 Let me know the next time you're at Rush. Maybe we can meet for lunch. This way you can say you got real face time with at least one of us. BTW I'm going to be there Tuesday morning.
Spunky I've been doing biotin… about 2years before diagnosis. Took it all through chemo too. My hairline started to recede so I did biotin and Rogaine. Started Rogaine again after chemo. So far most of those spots filled in after chemo. Guess the chemo woke up the follicles.
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Is there anything for post chemo neuropathy other than Neurotnin (sp?)? Mom is not getting much relief from that med. Just wondered if any thing else might help her.
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I can do kinky queen too
Sorry about the family drama. From what I hear no one can ever be really prepared for a teen. On the picture forum I'm now the bootie queen (not booty queen. There is a difference).BTW on chemo I found Metamucil 3X a day worked well along with Nutra Flora (put in yogurt. I use the powder). Colace never did "shit" for me. I still take the Nutra Flora because I can have that issue with IBS.
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I read that Robo, and I thought that was some inside info I wasn't privy to! Wasn't sure how you knew that, but hey.... And ah, family - ain't it great!
Lago sorry about the job. There will be another where the boss has had his/her fill of the Juniors and will appreciate a seasoned professional. I have a whole office full of interns and young 'uns and would trade most of them for someone who knows what they are doing. .
Robo I had constipation trouble too, for about two months. Had to eat high fiber every day and the colace to be normal. Then it just went away.
Husband is working tonight, teenager has abandoned me as usual. Has these things called friends. So its me and the dog tonight. And easter candy.
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Robo-sorry about the family, but congrats on not being sucked into the drama. I laughed out loud re: kinky queen.
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You may count my guffaws as well....hey I was still laughing about the "rabbi's"........great double play.
Robo --- families ---- I divorced several of mine --- they just couldn't get over themselves and eventually you tire of people who demand that you bow. Yours is a different problem --- just saying things go on in families. I hope it all settles soon.
See you all in the morning.....
Big hugs,
Jackie
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Ahh, the birthday presents of cancer. Right before the excisional biopsy, my BS told me he'd call me on my birthday to tell me I had no cancer. He had the pathology report by then, and of course no call came. Though she was on vacation, my beloved NP kindly gave me the heads up a couple days later instead of making me wait for my BS appointment. She never follows protocol if it benefits her patients. Love that woman.
Sleep, blissful sleep! Finally a good night w/o interrruptions and 7.5 hours is a miracle for me. Thanks for all your suggestions. Skipped the anastrozole last night and will see if taking it in the am works better. lago - I'm a morning exerciser, tho maybe I should add an evening stoll for destressing. Try to get at least 30 min. I've walked throughout all treatment and recently added jogging for bone health. Had to stop jogging when the rad boosts started.
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Doxie I take my Anastrozole in the morning. My oncs NP recommended that because some people have trouble sleeping.
"they just couldn't get over themselves and eventually you tire of people who demand that you bow." Wow Jackie if that didn't hit the nail on the head. My sister and I still haven't spoken since 1 week post BMX. I found out my husband called her a few months later and told her to put an end to this. She promised she would call. So glad he told me but waited till a few months ago. I would have been really upset hearing this a year ago. I know realize she will always think everything is all about her. So sad but I now feel there is no way we can ever have a relationship of "sisters." She can only care about herself and her world. I'm not part of her world.
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Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.
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Hope you all will be having a great Saturday. It is chilly here....brrrr. Hoping summer won't be too long in coming.....that early start really spoiled me quick.
Lago....I could do volumes on this one subject......but instead, look for a pm. Mine no longer gives me notifications....so just giving you this heads-up.
Wendy....what's it like on your deck.
Also.....big hugs to WendyTY....
Hugs, Jackie
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