TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

zazette15

Hi to all my CG sisters and Peter!! I've been a bit lost this week. I had a biopsy on Wednesday and it felt like a lumpectomy all over again, 12 stitches! Then I go to work the next day and realize I am bleeding everywhere from the wound, I popped a stitch - silly me, should have stayed home.

But today I'm good, I have tons of pages to read and I will catch up and be back later. I think of you all everyday.

Tons of Love to You!!!

jankay

I DONT HAVE A JOKE TO POST

BUT I AM BACK

newvickie

good afternoon ladies!
I have gotten so much done today! Whew TGIF.
Taking a break and checking in...talked to Cheri by IM for just a little bit. Miss ya sweet lady.
Casinogirl...oh my...is it alway that hot there? I would much rather be hot than cold any day!
Shokk...be careful picking on this yankee girl...I just may move into your closet for the winter LOL.
Colleen...what a beautiful picture!!! wow. Thanks for the link. Yup...Eeyores are we!
Well hello Z...we've missed you here. I can't believe you had a biopsy and went to work...silly girl...take a break already!
Melody...I LOVE to scrapbook! Hope you have a great time.
Mandy...whew...thats a picture hot enough to bring on a hot flash LOL!
Puppy and Emelee...ewwww...yup Puppy won LOL...that is just gross!

Ok...dd is supposed to be leaving on a cruise to Mexico on Sunday, returning next Sunday...looks like hurricane Dean is gonna cause some problems though. Not sure how far off it is as I haven't checked lately but hope if it's bad they cancel the cruise...actually hope Dean just disappears!

Ok...back to work with me.
Love and hugs all around
Vickie

newvickie

woohoo...welcome back Jankay!!!

PuppyFive

{{{{Z}}}}
For all of us!
Gods Speed, Sweet Sisters and {{{PETER}}}
"E" ARE You talking sh$t about me??LOL LOL LOL
Puppy

PuppyFive

{{Susan}} Any new's yet? I did not read if You had an appt.
for Your Biopsy yet! Love Ya, Miss Debby

Anonymous

Two years ago, almost to this date, I developed chemo induced asthma after my very frist chemo. I was so sick I lost my voice from coughing so hard. Thats how I broke my ribs too. Yep, I think my voice came back sometime in February. I believe my treatment has weakened my immune system forever. Normally in someone who smokes, they will have a hight hematocrit. The body keeps reproducing red blood cells to carry oxygen.

I have not smoked since Tuesday, as I have been so sick. But my feelings are hurt. This isnt about smoking, its about what breast cancer did to my body. It took away my life and spirit. It took away my heart. Im an empty shell trying to figure out what the rest of my life is gonna be about.

Before breast cancer, I was always the strong one. I never got sick.

I will never be the same again.

Nicki

shokk

Sweetheart.......I am so sorry....I know how bad you have been feeling......I know you are probably right about the smoking........chemo has done such a number on all of us and our immune systems.......please accept my apolgy....I'm just so worried about you......please just don't leave the boards.......we are here to support one another as best we can..........

Anonymous

Shokk: Im not going anywhere. Im just so tired of being sick. And even more tired of what its done to my friends and family.

DH feels I have turned him into an empty shell without any feelings. Little does he know thats how I feel. The difference is, he isnt sick. He is able to enjoy life and do things.

Nicki

newvickie

(((Nicki)))...I think we all can relate to what you are saying and how you are feeling. Praying for better days for you.
Love and hugs
Vickie

newvickie

Shokk...you are such a sweetie!

Has anyone heard from Gina lately. Beginning to worry a bit.

shokk

Nicki don't you dare let "him" make you feel guilty about being sick.......especially you girls and boy that this crap is passed thru your genes......you had no control over bc happening to you or to him......I worry about you guys that are married........this whole bc foolishness must just do a complete head job on relationships........I must admit that I was grateful that my marriage had ended when I was dx.......it really allowed me to focus just on me......even to this day my ex doesn't "get it".......he doesn't understand why it is still so much a part of my life.....I understand that as time goes by it has to get easier but with every ache or swelling or even every freaking head cold you just have to wonder "Is it back?" Anyway Nicki your dh has been saying some unkind things lately and its probably just because he is scared of losing you but still geez men can be so freaking difficult.........

Emelee26

I only say good things Puppy - I have new respect for you and your "poop"

Emelee26

Here Nicki..for your husband

cmb35

Nicki - I'm sorry you're feeling so down. It's so hard to not feel well, and to feel like you don't feel well all the time. I can't think of anything to say that isn't an annoying platitude (is that the correct word?) so I'm just sending you great, big, wet, sloppy kisses and bear hugs. (GBWS kisses stolen from Shirley I think?)

shokk - I love when you say, "he will not be the last man you love", it is just so comforting to me for some reason! That's funny, I noticed their outfits, shoes and hair too! Girls will be girls I guess!

Z - Nice to see you, I've been out of the loop, hope things are OK with work and home. Sorry about the biopsy and stitches, yikes! Glad to hear you're feeling better.

Later gators

Madison

Good Afternoon All,

Have been busy, busy at work….. need to check in to see how all are doing

Nicki, gosh I wish I was there to give you a hug….we really do need to surround you dear friend….we love you JUST THE WAY YOU ARE

Vickie, Dean is now a Cat 3 Hurricane…..we don’t mess with Cat 3 or 4 hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico or around Cancun, etc. I am sure the cruise lines are watching the path of this storm VERY CAREFULLY. I know by Saturday night/Sunday morning we should have a better idea of location and landfall…..sure DON’T want another Cat 3 or 4 hurricane to hit us AGAIN…….

Z, my dear, we have missed you…..sending you hugs…take care of yourself

Shokk, we may be sharing closets soon depending on the path of Dean……I know you have had ENOUGH rain and storms already this year

Colleen, the picture was beautiful…..love the smiles

Casino Girl……yep-hot-hot-hot….heat index right now is 102……

RATS, gotta get back to work……….being paged

Hugs to all (how is Gina? Anyone heard from her?)

Again, NICKI – BIG HUGS, WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Anonymous

For Nicki (and I guess all of us, really) just keep hangin' on...


Mandy

shokk

Mandy I love that pic.....pretty much says it all......Madison I have a bad feeling about this storm......once these storms get into the gulf they have a tendency to turn northward........Vickie your daughter may not be able to leave this coming week.....but the cruise lines keep real close watch on these storms......her cruise may be delayed but I know I wouldn't even want to be in a boat on the ocean during a hurricane.........it would be better to drink a hurricane on a ship than to be on a ship in a hurricane....ha.........

shokk

Gina Vickie's right you need to check in.......and speaking of checking in has anyone heard from Cheri today.....I think she was alot sicker then she realized......or we realized.......Susan seemed to have a feeling maybe its the MO in her........anyway Marsha or anyone if ya'll hear from Cheri please post............

Anonymous

I heard from Cheri. The Cat Scan shows that the bone is not completely healed so they can't take the hardware out. They are still not sure if it's a staph or bone infection but are treating it like bone. Good news is that her port was checked out and is working well so they'll be able to use that instead of installing a PICC line. That made her extremely happy as she did not want to have to deal with a PICC Line at all! She's anxious to go home but is still in good spirits.

Anonymous

Charlene: That was actually some good news about cheri. If the infection isnt in the bone, it is easier to treat. Glad she didnt need the PICC line. Than k you for the update.

Shokk: Thats why I always said - Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them.

Vickie and Madison: I have been watching Hurrance Dean also. Sounds like a big one. And they saying it will head towards the gulf coast.

Well, time to go watch some TV. Maybe even take a nap.

Nicki

Madison

Good news on Cheri....we'll keep praying

Shokk...now you have gone and done it.....

HURRICANE FROM PAT O'BRIENS IN THE FRENCH QUARTER - my, oh my....I sure do want one..........

Yep, don't like Cat 3 or 4 storms in the Gulf of Mexico

PuppyFive

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I only say good things Puppy - I have new respect for you and your "poop"

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LOL "E" We did have fun didn't we! even if we were the only "POOP" there!!
Puppy

Anonymous

Nicki - awww, that picture is so adorable! Hugs to you for all you're dealing with physically and emotionally.

Margaret - Thank you for the hugs.

Mandy - Thank you for that handsome picture of our second favorite man and such sweet words. You really are such a nice addition to this circle. I'm so glad I taught you how to post pics as you have some of the best!

Guz and Z, nice to see you back!

Jankay, welcome back!

Well dang it I think it's my turn. I started out coughing yesterday and now my throat is sore and it sounds like there's a frog in my throat when I talk. Feeling congested and crappy. Hoping it doesn't turn into bronchitis. I wonder where I picked this up from as nobody in my house is sick. Probably the hospital or the doctors office!

My PC keeps hanging up so I'll be happy to get this posted without losing it!

PuppyFive

Please keep safe!
xoxoxoxoxoxo Puppy

jankay

well i am sorry thati have to start out with bad news,
but i have an email about skybaby that those of u from
the chat roomm wouldd wan too read.




Well I really dont know how to start this..............and i know im not reaching al i want to but........sisters its time to start praying again and i may have more time to visit bco..............We have found a lump on my left breast the remaining breast.................so far ive had a mamo and a ultra sound I go for the biopsy on monday.....................daam how this thing worksssssssssssss im just finishing up all my recon and things look good.......and to let u all know it has been 3 yrs this sept that i was dancing wigh ned................I guess ill have to wait to tell U more after mondayHUGGLESSSSSSS KISSESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsisters foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's theonly way to live life completely.Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and know that you can overcome them! Always smile its really contagious!it is!!!!!yours alwaysssssssWell I really dont know how to start this..............and i know im not reaching al i want to but........sisters its time to start praying again and i may have more time to visit bco..............We have found a lump on my left breast the remaining breast.................so far ive had a mamo and a ultra sound I go for the biopsy on monday.....................daam how this thing worksssssssssssss im just finishing up all my recon and things look good.......and to let u all know it has been 3 yrs this sept that i was dancing wigh ned................I guess ill have to wait to tell U more after mondayHUGGLESSSSSSS KISSESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsisters foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's theonly way to live life completely.Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and know that you can overcome them! Always smile its really contagious!it is!!!!!yours alwaysssssssWell I really dont know how to start this..............and i know im not reaching al i want to but........sisters its time to start praying again and i may have more time to visit bco..............We have found a lump on my left breast the remaining breast.................so far ive had a mamo and a ultra sound I go for the biopsy on monday.....................daam how this thing worksssssssssssss im just finishing up all my recon and things look good.......and to let u all know it has been 3 yrs this sept that i was dancing wigh ned................I guess ill have to wait to tell U more after mondayHUGGLESSSSSSS KISSESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsisters foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's theonly way to live life completely.Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and know that you can overcome them! Always smile its really contagious!it is!!!!!yours alwaysssssssWell I really dont know how to start this..............and i know im not reaching al i want to but........sisters its time to start praying again and i may have more time to visit bco..............We have found a lump on my left breast the remaining breast.................so far ive had a mamo and a ultra sound I go for the biopsy on monday.....................daam how this thing worksssssssssssss im just finishing up all my recon and things look good.......and to let u all know it has been 3 yrs this sept that i was dancing wigh ned................I guess ill have to wait to tell U more after mondayHUGGLESSSSSSS KISSESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsisters foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's theonly way to live life completely.Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and know that you can overcome them! Always smile its really contagious!it is!!!!!yours alwaysssssss

Anonymous

Skybaby: This is Nicki.nnn - remember me? nnn stood for nutty nicki nurse. I am so sorry you are having to go through this once again.

Just sending you hugs.

SoCalLisa

Nicki..I just want to tell you I felt the same way you did about four years ago..I had two years I would like to forget and I too felt soooo tired of being sick and tired..but slowly, very slowly I came out of the hole..my arms are around you..
SoCal

karen1956

Good Evening CG's
Well another week has gone by. Its the end of the first week back at work and I am TIRED!!!! the kids come on Monday. I upped my Effexor to a full dose (75mg) and will see what happens. My upper part of my left arm has been bothering me for the past two days. Kind of like a "full" feeling - but it is not swollen. don't know if I should be worried. It doesn't hurt to touch, just paiin feels weird and hard to explain. Noah's car cost us over $800!!! He is still feeling lousy from getting his wisdom teeth out, but I think he is better than yesterday.
Nicki - HUGS - I am glad that you are feeling just a little bit better. This beast is the "gift" that keeps on giving. I hope that you well soon.
Jankay - congrats on coming on 3 years dancing with NED - you keep it up.
Colleen - your Warren is one handsome young man.
Cheri - hugs to you.
Well, I need to go start making Shabbat dinner. Please know that everyone from A to Z is in my heart. I love you all. Hugs from Denver, KAren

BMD

Geez it took me an hour just to catch up for today. So much is going on.

Nicki--I feel for you so much. I have had pnemonia 4 times over the past 15 years. It is a nasty sickness and really takes it's toll. I was hoping the anitbiotics would have you feeling better today.

Odalys--Praying for B9

Mandy--Apparently I was on one long strange trip that snowing night in August. Literally. Not to mention yesterday when I wrote the post. I have know I idea where that memory comes from but I remember it. Obviously it was not snowing the night Elvis died but it was snowing the night Bad Company got cancelled. Maybe somebody else died that night. Can I claim chemobrain? Although that seems to only effect my short term memory. I know the girl at the house we stayed at had an Elvis picture and was crying about him dying. Oh who knows. I have to say my days in high school are a little foggy. The 70's were pretty crazy in that little town in upstate New York.

Shokk--I don't know how people live where you have storms like that. My sister has been in OK for a year and the stress in her voice over last spring was very evident. Those storms are nerve wracking.

JanKay--So happy you are back online. I almost went crazy last week when my computer went crazy.

I know there are so many more to write to but I will just do the hugs from A to Z for now.

BMD