TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Anonymous

Holly, our pets Are family and your Feather's is just beautiful. I'm so sorry, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Charlene

Peter

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Gus

(((Holly))), I'm so sorry about Feathers. I have a golden also, and I know what you mean about being drawn in by their eyes. I'm thinking about you and sending big hugs.

Love,
Sue

Anonymous

Good Afternonn Everyone: Just a reminder it is still summer and we should try to enjoy each beautiful day. Its warm and partly sunny here in Chicago - and when Im done here, Im gonna jump in the pool.

Betty: Those hours are not acceptable thats for sure. Sounds like you had sheer exhaustion. And maybe your boss was taking a little advantage of you. You can design myspace? I dont know. I just signed up for it and havent explored it at all yet. Just dont have the time.

Colleen and Tricia: Its called power struggle. Im am caring and I am emotional. Thats why Im a good nurse and I will never apologize for my passion. Sent my resume via email - but havent gotten a call. If Im gonna change jobs - I need to serious look at whats out there.

Charlene: Taking all those medications and not eating = nausea and vomiting, not to mention constipation and dehydration! You need to eat. You need the protein to help you heal quicker. You need all those vitamins from fruits and vegetables to build your immune system. Good news that you are pleased with the surgery.

Wild/Jan: I do so love your name. All that mowing has made me tired. Husband actually cleaned out one of our bedrooms that my dog decided to make his room. Ha I didnt recognize it when I came home.

SoCal: I sent a cover letter and a copy of my resume via email on Sunday. Now if I get serious into looking, I will have a nice cover letter and resume that I will hand to them. Always think thats alot better.

Mandy: This whole journey has put me back financially, just like many others. DH car stills needs brakes yadayadayada. But - If my computer broke? I would be out so fast with one of my credit cards getting a new one. I cannot go without talking to all of you. Addicting yes! But visiting with my friends here everyday is a must!!

Liz: An exciting day at the store. I remember one time I went to my onc and had blood drawn. I was having headaches. The appointment was 3 in the afternoon and my blood surgar was 65! I laughed as said I best start eating breakfast and lunch. BTW - the headaches went away. PS - dont feel bad, Im as lost as you with the posts. Feel like Im spinning my wheels to catch up.

Amy: Why is it we remember certain dates. July 26th will be my 2 year anniversary from my first chemo. Its been pondering on my mind all week. I remember how sureal it was. Like I was looking down on another person and that really wasnt me getting chemo. And I think if I had to start chemo a second time - that date would definitely stick in my mind. What a difference a year makes. With regards to work, I know stuff happens. I at least have the kind of job where I can be out of the building all day. Thats what I plan on doing. Going in for report and being out the rest of the day. Might even go to Lake Michigan tomorrow for a walk between hospital visits.

Holly: Our pets are family!! Im so sorry to hear about feathers. Its never easy.

Well - tomorrow starts my change in work schedule. I have to be at work at 7:00am so wont have my usual morning computer time. Figure I will totally be lost by tomorrow night.

A weird thing is going on with me. Im 2 years post chemo and all of a sudden the hair on my arms and eye-brows is growing back. Eyebrows are starting to thicken and arms have hair. Weird that recovery from chemo is still happening and can take so very long to recover.

I know I have missed many, but I need to go. Hoping everyone has a wonderful evening.

Nicki

Anonymous

Tricia - I haven't come up with a name for my boobs yet! But I'm thinking!....Good to know someone else who's going through fills. My first post op one is on the 6th...

Vickie - thank you for keeping me in the center of the circle and tickling my babies before tucking them in. I know I should stay off the boards sometimes and be resting but it's Hard! Oh no, you had lunch with Mr. Icky?! Waiting to hear how that went! Careful if he gets to see your mean side he may find you more attractive. Jeeeesh!

Deb - Your friend sounds like a wonderful woman! Sorry about her husband passing but you're right, now he can rest.

Jasmine - Good to see you back girlfriend. Those allergies can be nasty. I hope you're doing much better now.

Iris Angel - I don't think I could stomach the Moose Tracks at this moment but lets have some after dinner. I always seem to feel best then for some reason.

Nicki - I have to echo your sentiments about being proud to be a member of this group. Everybody is so wonderful and caring. We can laugh and cry together and the support is incredible.

MB - good to see you pop on here while you're getting the big gathering together!

SoCal - I caught another post that you signed off Elizabeth. Is Lisa short for that and your preferred name?
Have a great time on your trip!

Mandy - I Have to get me one of those shirts .. love it!

Liz - Wow, thank goodness you were there to help that poor girl! I hope that she's okay. It's amazing that people can ignore such a thing!

Amy - I hope I'm not coming down with something either! I think the meds are making me sick. Glad you're having fun with the family. That's so important right now, sorry they have to go. Congrats on your anniversary. hmmmm, maybe you could have a shot of something? lol
Suz - congrats on your dd's graduation! Everybody does seem to be getting the colonoscopy these days. Sorry to hear you have to take another med but glad to hear you've only had one side effect from your AI. That's awesome!

Cheri LYNN! - ha, I just had to do that once, it just rolls right off the tongue!


Peter - So you can't do MySpace..bummer. Where's your pic the other ladies asked you for?

CY - thinking of you, hope you're doing well!

Hugs to G, Gus, Jan, WildJan, Margaret, Madison, Shokk, Marsha, Z, Sue, and all the wonderful CG's from Amy - Z.

Charlene

karen1956

Good afternoon CG's

I thought I would check in and let you know how the surgery went (of course several of you already know as you were there on the magic carpet). I decided that I would go with the original surgery as planned to let the PS fix the radiated side. When he came in to see me before surgery and "sharpie me up", I told him that I almost called him over the weekend to tell him to just take them out. You should have seen the look on his face - he was mortified. I told him that Susan (his nurse) scared the "cr*" out of me regarding the pain. He did say I would be in pain. He is so sweet. He held my hand in the OR till i was out. The let me take my bear into the OR and wear my pink bracelets, but had to take off my copper healing bracelet as it is metal. I had my ears pierced for a 3rd time a couple months ago and still need to leave the earrings in , so the nurse just put tape over them. If the implant moves again - which will probably only be upwards (because of the internal stitches), then I will have them taken out. I need to think positive and hope that this is the end of it all. I think I am happy with letting him fix the implant. PS put a new implant in - he said he did not want to put the same one back in due to risk of infection. DH asked the PS what the failure rate was with radiated skin and PS said 50% - I knew that from the boards, but I don't remember if I was told that prior to the mastectomy- but that does not really matter now. The surgery was just over 1 hour, then I spent 4 hours in recovery. I was nauseated and in pain so they gave me meds and told me to just sleep. I got home around 1:30 pm (the hospital is 10 minutes from my house) and went right to bed. Slept till after 7pm, then got up to eat a little dinner (first think all day except for the craker they made me eat in recovery) and watch 2 1/2 men. I was back in bed by 9pm. I've been at the same hospital for 4 of 5 surgeries in the past 16 months that one of the nurses remembered me!!! It is hard to get comfortable and getting in and out of bed is quite the challenge. I stayed in bed till after 9 this morning. I'm now sitting in my comfy chair with the laptop on my lap and a pillow behind my back. I am quite sore - more than I remember from the mastectomy and I had no pain after the exchange surgery. I am taking my Valium and Tramadone pain meds on regular basis. Last night I took sleeping pills and pain meds and still had trouble sleeping - woke up every two hours. i finally during the night took a valium. Of course taking the pain pills and the valium, I am a little loopy and even more tired. My mouth is so very dry and I don't have much of an appetite. Forcing myself to eat. last night I just ate a couple slices of pizza and today a small salad with a hard boiled egg and some fruit. I really can't afford to loose any more weight. Last week I took a bunch of skirts to our tailor to have them taken in. On Sunday I tried on my "dressy dress" that I planned to wear to a wedding the beginning of next month and it just hung on me. I bought it for another wedding just before my Dx. Not sure if I can take it in or not- but I sure don't feel like shopping for a new one. If I feel better later in the week, I will have Craig take me to the tailor and see what she says.
Thanks again for everyone's well wishes and being with me for my surgery. I'm going to try to read the 4 pages of posts since yesterday morning. I love you all. Hugs from Denver Karen

AlaskaDeb

Hey Karen- Glad to hear you are home...sorry it is so hard to get comfortable...hang in there girlfriend

Charlene - You sound like you are doing well...don't push too much..Hope you feel better...

I don't want to be the "poop police" but a lot of nausea after surgery is because you are not digesting great yet and pain meds slow things down further. Make sure and eat and take your stool softners and laxatives....you will be glad you did

Hugs
Deb C

Anonymous

Lots of sadness in our circle right now. Just want to grab everyones hands and send out our love to those who are having difficult times.

Nicki

marshakb

POOP POLICE!!!!!!! Toooo funnnny Deb.

Karen, so glad you are home and resting and relying on better living thru chemicals. LOL One pill to fix another, sad isn't it? Take care of yourself.

beth1225

Hi everyone. I have been AWOL but have also been hanging out at Myspace and catching up with people on FORCE. I had IM's going with vickie, Jan and Jule all at the same time and almost kept up!

Cannot possibly catch up on more than 4 pages.
Holly, so sorry to hear about your pet. Furbabies just worm their way into our hearts. My cats cuddle up with me at just the right time.
Charlene, good to hear you are recuperating well.
Liz, aren;t you out of that bathroom yet?
Karen, so glad to hear you are home and resting up.
DebC, I see you survived your experience without any modern conveniences.
Vickie, glad you are taking such good care of everyone while tucking them in at night.
Amy, how are you holding up?
Cherryl, have you recovered from Friday night yet with HP?
Marsha, Tricia, Boo, hi to the FL gals!
Pam, what more can I say here I haven't said elsewhere? Get the 'puter fixed at work yet?
Ok, got to run. My day was exciting along with PECO shutting off the electric because of a glitch in their billing system, they never got the e-commerce money I have been paying. I had to get the ps to call them to get a medical exception to have it turned on within 24 hours, not 72!
Welcome to everyone who is new! Great group we've got.
Hugs from A to Z!

wildabouthorses

Holly I'm so sorry about your dog...cancer of all things! The last dog we lost was named Holly a toy pomeranian, she died in my arms. She knew how to wink and kept doing that to let me know she was still alert even though she wasn't moving. I think she was also trying to tell me its okay and that she was ready to go. Old age...she lasted about 12 hours after I found her in the living room on the floor unable to move one morning. She was my little shadow, followed me everywhere.


SOCALLISA yes I did read your link, I sent it to my daughter and cousins. Daughter found this other info about it. So sounds like pro's and cons and maybe trials still going on about it?
Wild/Jan

SoCalLisa

Charlene..my name is Elisabeth with an S..so I go by Lisa or Liz...depending..In our San Diego group there are four Lisas so I am Liz..
At least you got the ball rolling, Nicki...good luck with that!!!!

Hope your recovery goes well Karen..your doc sounds like a nice guy...

neesie

IS SOMEONE CALLING ME???? I HEAR MARSHA CALLING OUT 'POOP POLICE!'


Hey to all! I've read and started taking notes, but I'm not real cheerful right now and don't want to bring anyone down. Hearing about Shirley's nephew has done weird things to me. I am so sad for her family.......I think everyone knows that I lost a son when he was 18 and a nephew 4 months earlier when he was 19. I know Pam has recently lost a Son, I know Z has lost a Daughter. Parents just aren't supposed to bury their Children.....It's wrong. Anyhow, I know I needn't apoligize, but I do....so much sadness going around right now. I'm fine..........just dumpy!
So, guess I'll make this short and as spunky as I can for tonight...
Vickie: Mr. Icky.........the nerve of the man. What did he bring for lunch?
Betty: Wow, what a couple of weeks you have had. Hope you can get some rest now.
Charlene: Slow Down, Sleep and EAT!

Hey all..........Charlene is looking for names for her new boobs. Let's have a contest to see who can name the girls!

Mandy: To Funny.......way to funny!

Liz: Good for you for helping the girl in the store! To many people choose to look the other way when someone needs help.
As a 'gentle' reminder to all.......if you are with someone or see someone in distress..(passed out) assume they need help. STAY with the person and YELL for someone to call 911 and to COME BACK....if CPR is necessary two people working is much better than one. It never hurts to tell the person who is calling 911 to bring a automatic Defib with them if the store or where ever has one.
Okay, I will turn my lecture over to one of our Nurses now!

Amy: Have two beers my dear! Glad you are enjoying SO's family!

Deb: I'm sorry to hear about your friend from Church...but think it is marvelous that his wife was able to handle it the way she did!

Holly: Glad to hear from you, but sorry to hear of your Dog. We have a 10 year old Lab and I know it will be coming to that someday.

Nicki: Work............Can you believe I was written up (more than once) by the same Company for becoming to attached to patients/clients! I always thought compassion was a good thing...........gone with everything else.

Okay guys, all for tonight. Hope everyone is well and I'll see you tomorrow!

Hugs,
Denise

Anonymous

Good Night dear friends.

Nicki

suzfive

Hi to all,

Karen - glad to hear your surgery went well. I remember well trying to get comfy after surgery - ouch! Thank heavens for pain meds.

Charlene/Angel - sounds like you are doing a little better. I couldn't take Percocet because of the nausea. They gave me Vicodin and that was much better for me. It is important to keep some food in the stomach to keep nausea away.

Liz - My dd and I were shopping today and we went to our car and my dd says "Mom, is that guy dead?" There was an elderly man behind the wheel in the car across from us who on first glance looked dead. I honked my horn and he started to move so we knew he was alive. It turned out his wife went into a store for a few minutes and he fell asleep. He was parked in a parking garage so was out of the sun. Sure scared us for a minute. How awful that no one helped that poor girl. Kudos to you for doing so. I have a niece that will pass out like that if she doesn't eat on schedule.

(((((Shirley)))))

Holly - so sorry to hear about your precious Feathers. Animals give such unconditional love and seem to know when you are feeling down. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to your loyal companion.

Vickie - is Mr. Icky regretting his nasty words? Inquiring minds want to know - what did he bring for lunch? Better have been something good.

Nicki - there should be more nurses like you. Your employer doesn't know how lucky they are to have you. Good luck with the job hunt. Sending you a PM.

Peter - good morning to you.

Betty - wow, it would take me a month to recover from that schedule. I was busy just this weekend - nothing like what you went through and I am beat. Rest up now.

Well, going to go to a spin class with dd now. Glutton for punishment I guess. Actually ate way too much good food this weekend and it is showing up on the scale so....

Good everyone from A to Z..
Hugs,
Suz

AlaskaDeb

Holly-

I missed your post somehow! I am so sorry to read about your fur baby....Our pets are part of our famlies. I am sending you a hug...

deb C

Anonymous

Good evening ladies. I had a long post almost down to the last line and hit a wrong key on here and lost the danged thing! I am so sick of holding this keyboard on my lap and trying to turn sideways to look at the screen, I'm gonna do something about it. I've lost more posts just by hitting a wrong key cause the board has slid a little. I am not in the mood to redo it either. I had notes but as i went I wadded them up and tossed them, page at a time. I'm grumpy so I'm making this post short unless I continue to ramble on and this is not whining....I'm bi--hing! I guess people who feel the need to name drop to show their popularity just need to learn to adjust their social calender and learn to multi task. So many friends, so little time. hahahaha
Charlene, hearing both my names still strikes fear in my heart. Karen, so glad that surgery is over and all is well. Just don't over do.
Amy, so glad to have you back. Hey to Marshan, Meaner, Vickie, Jazz, Boo, Gus, Shirley, Iris, Sheri, Denise, Gina, and I better not start that naming off again cuz I will forget. So wishing everyone from Amy to Z a nice evening.

pals
cheri

marshakb

I'm going to see Sherloc while she is in Orlando for the month of August. I know she is disappointed to miss Pinkstock, but we will raise our glasses to you ladies. She hinted she might be in the mood for a little table dancing, she sure is coming to the right place.

Hiya Cheri Baby, what's happening with you funny lady?

Denise, you are the QUEEN of Poop, not I repeat NOT the poop police. There you go, Deb, I bravely saved your job for you.
Marsha

AlaskaDeb

Yeah....there are folks lining up trying to take the badge right out of my hands too....LOLOL

Tricia

Evening all,

Liz, you most certainly did do a good deed today!

Amy, I am so glad you are enjoying this time with your family. More hugs for you.

Holly, I am so sorry about Feathers. My heart broke when I had to put my sweet dog down, many years ago. I still think about her often. I think this is one of life's saddest moments and I am sorry you must lose your dear friend. she is beautiful.

MB, I wish I could come to Pinkstock and meet you and all the wonderful circle girls who will be there.

Karen, I was hoping to see you today. I hope the pain isn't too bad. Sending more hugs and good thoughts to you.

Beth, good to see you!

Denise, sorry you are feeling down. Yes, parents should not have to bury their children. Sending you a hug.

Suz, spin class? I'm impressed! That looks like a killer of a workout!

Peter, how are you today? thanks for the message form Z.

Cheri, I did that hit the wrong key thing earlier on a long work email. I almost cried because I had to re-do it. Grrrr

Marsha, you always make me smile!

Deb, no competition here for your job. LOL

Tomorrow is my long day that starts with a 2 hour drive to Key West. Nice drive, but a 12 hour day nonetheless. I need to get my act together and get another audiobook.
Work alternates between being fun, gratifying to stressful and worrisome. I guess that is probably true for most of us. I work with great people, just a few jerks, but they can suck the life out of me some times. I need to construct a jerk shield.
I will check in tomorrow evening, my friends.
Hugs and kisses to all I missed.
XXXOOO
Tricia

cmb35

Charlene - hang in there with the meds, I've been there with the slow, deep breaths! Yes, I love Warren's name (though I wanted to name him Tyler!) My ex-husband's name is Warren and he wanted to name him Warren Emery Creamer IV. I just couldn't stomach that, so he's plain old Warren Michael Creamer (the first, as he likes to say!)

MB - I don't know what it is, but I totally want to call or be called - I'll get my butt onto the Pinkstock thread and look it up!

Wild Jan - love those puppies! Not sure we've said hello, I've been a bit distracted this past week and been getting behind on posts. Welcome to the Cirle my friend!

Lisa - I feel like you just got home from somewhere! Do you mean Cooperstown NY (baseball hall of fame?) Hope you got lots done and have a great trip!

I think it's universal - no one LIKES housework!! Well, I like my house to be clean, just don't like the work involved in getting it there!!

OK, Warren and I are off to watch this Singing Bee show. It's past his bedtime, but what the heck, it's summer and he doesn't have camp or anything to get up for in the morning.

I'm still 2 pages behind, will catch up eventually!!!

cmb35

Denise - don't ever feel like you have to be perky for us. I'm sorry you're feeling down. I think we've talked about this before, I have a very close friend who lost her brother when he was 12 (she was 10) It was 40 years ago now, and the entire month of October (birth and death anniversaries) is still tough for them, and always will be.

Sending big hugs to you, or as Shirely sends, big wet sloppy kisses!!!

jankay

hi
vicki 2 tired to walk permeter. she is off 2 bed and sends her love

Anonymous

My computer is fixed - yahoo! My desktop is practically wiped clean (the kids lost all their itunes stuff) so I am spending some time reinstalling everything and bunging it all back up!!

Holly - I am so sorry about your beautiful Feathers - she is aptly named - she looks almost ethereal. My dog died (suddenly) of cancer when he was only 9 and it was one of the worst days of my life...I totally know how you feel.


Amy - Congrats on your "anniversary" I say ANY excuse is a good one to drink beer! Glad you are now feeling well!

Liz - Congrats on your good deed for the day - that young girl was lucky to have you in the store! I love take charge people! So many people are too chicken to do anything but stand and stare - good for you!

Nicki - my computer set me back $238 today but was worth every penny - I am so lost without it!!!

Charlene - I named my breasts years ago - they are "Bill and Joe" (not sure why they are male?? Maybe they are cool girls with boys names! - Yes that's it!) I agree with the person (sorry can't remember who) that suggested we have a contest to name them! Do you have any preferences - like real people names (Helen and Agnes, for example) or more exotic names (like Tatiana and Ashanti) or names that suggest their character (like Perky and Bodacious) or do you want them to have twins' names (like Shelly and Nelly) It just helps to have an idea of where you want to go with their names so we can find ones that satisfy you! I can't believe I just spent 3 minutes trying to think of names for the breast of a woman whom I've never met!!! I may need professional help...this 3-week vacation (where I am nowhere near a computer) may be a really good thing for me! (and all of you!)

Karen - Yeah! I am glad to hear that your surgery went well!

AlaskaDeb - Poop Police!!! It sounds like you may have competition...maybe you could be Captain and the rest could be your depooties! (ha ha)

I think maybe the chemo drugs are affecting me! I'd better get off this board!

Talk to you soon!
Mandy

neesie

Good night to all..

Just had to stop by and give Puppy an extra hug tonight. I'm 99% sure your surgery is tomorrow...............Hugs, thoughts, prayers and a bunch of crazy Circle Girls and Guy will be with you.

Hugs,
Denise

SheriH

On the breast naming thing, my dd, Sarah, has very large breasts and since they cause her all sorts of problems with getting clothes to fit, hurting her back, etc, she named them Thelma and Louise. She decided it helped her from getting too depressed by them. Of course, it would be nice if she could share some with me. It's too bad they can't do a breast transplant from one person to another.

neesie

I was reading back and I am happy that your surgery went well Karen! I know how worried you were before hand. Hugs to you!

Mandy: You are to Funny..........don't know if Charlene will go with the 'twin' names, cuz she is a twin! Maybe they want their own identity........I like Amos and Andy, but there we go with the twins thing and guys too!

Colleen: Thank you and yes I do remember talking with you about your Dear Friend. Enjoy 'singing bee'..that's what is on here too.........of course, DH is in bed and I'm in the Computer room! When does Warren leave?

Marsha and Deb: Queen of Poop I am! Deb, you get the badge of 'honor!' Hmmmmmm.......Marsha, should I send Deb a little something to remind her of her status?!

Nite to all.........

Hugs,
Denise

neesie

The New Alphabet

A is for Apple, and B is for Boat,
That used to be right, But now it won't float!
Age before Beauty is what we once said,
But let's be a bit more realistic instead.
Now A's for arthritis;
B's the bad back,
C is the chest pains, perhaps car-d-iac?
D is for dental decay and decline,
E is for eyesight, can't read that top line!
F is for fissures and fluid retention,
G is for gas which I'd rather not mention.
H is high blood pressure--I'd rather it low;
I for incisions with scars you can show.
J is for joints, out of socket, won't mend,
K is for knees that crack when they bend.
L for libido, what happened to sex?
M is for memory, I forget ! What comes next
N is neuralgia, in nerves way down low;
O is for osteo, the bones that don't grow!
P for prescription's, I have quite a few, just
Give me a pill and I'll be good as new!
Q is for queasy, is it fatal or flu?
R for reflux, one meal turns to two.
S for sleepless nights, counting my fears,
T for Tinnitus; there's bells in my ears!
U is for urinary; big troubles with flow;
V is for vertigo, that's "dizzy," you know.
W is for worry, NOW what's going 'round?
X is for X ray, and what might be found.
Y is another year I'm left here behind,
Z is for zest that I still have-- in my mind.
I've survived all the symptoms, my body's deployed,
And I am keeping twenty-six 'doctors' fully employed!!!

karen1956

Good evening CG's

I was in the middle of a long post and hit some key on the laptop and lost it all. I am way too tired to start over.
I want to THANK everyone for all their prayers, good thoughts, well wishes and to Cheri for bringing everyone on the magic carpet. You care means so much to me. The CG's are just the best people in the world!!!!
I am still quite sore ( going from sitting to standing or getting out of bed is quite the challenge - been taking my pain meds (Tramadol) and Valium. the combination seem to help, but after about 4 hours the pain rears its ugly head again. My mouth is so very dry and don't have an appetite, but trying to make myself eat. Today I ate lunch and dinner - though small ones at that. Either the pain meds or the Keflex antibiotic is starting to hurt my stomach. I didn't even get dressed today - just stayed in my robe. Tomorrow I think I will have DH help me get a bath and wash my hair. I tried not to nap so I can sleep tonight - getting quite tired so will hit the sack soon. Miriam is at a friends house playing all day, so need to wait till she comes home. Her friends mom told the girls to come over here and play a bit and they said they couldn't - the mom asked why and Miriam said because I just had surgery. The mom is a casual friend of mine and was okay with it.
Thanks again for all your care and concern. sending BIG HUGS from Denver to all the CG's from Amy to Z. Karen

SheriH

Glad you are doing ok, Karen. Recovering from any type of surgery is tough. I hope you get a good night's sleep tonight.