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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2010

    kater - http://www.mindbodyhealth.com/boost_immune.htm

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  • Char2010
    Char2010 Member Posts: 532
    edited December 2010

    Laura - Love the video with the laughing babies!

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  • makmak
    makmak Member Posts: 632
    edited December 2010

    Kater, here is my cheat sheet from when I was doing chemo.. never had below normal counts:

    Whites: Garlic, yogurt, carrots, beets, milk, cauliflower, shiitake mushrooms, strawberries, pumpkin

    Reds: liver, spinach, beef, chicken, fish

    Platelets: Avocado, orange juice, beans, spinach, tomato juice, paprika, beets, apples

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  • conniehar
    conniehar Member Posts: 954
    edited December 2010

    Just popping in to say hi!

    I did 90% of my shopping on-line.  Amazon is my new best friend.  Almost everything is eligible for free shipping and they are super quick!

    What a yucky day out today.  Sounds like we are in for quite a storm tonight! 

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  • Char2010
    Char2010 Member Posts: 532
    edited December 2010

    I love on-line shopping as well.  Have my pajamas on, computer next to me and a nice cup of green tea.  Let it storm :-)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2010

    char - Love the pajamas post...I don't feel AS GUILTY...knowing that someone else is cashing in! lol It was great to meet you person! Now I can put a "face" to your posts. Enjoy your evening!

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    WOW...LIFE in the forest is tough! Things are melting...but in anticipation of what's brewing....I just distributed 120 lbs of envirofriendly salt on our driveway! My ears are forever frostbitten! lol But the last thing we want is a sheet of ice under a layer of snow. dh, of course, offered to do it, but me, being me...HAD TO DO IT ON MY OWN! lol Fingers crossed...the salt will melt the ice and the upcoming storm won't be so horrible. Another fire is crackling in our fireplace - warm and ROMANTIC! lol Like I said...life in the forest is tough...but until we move to a warm climate, I WOULD NOT HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! lol   ; )

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited December 2010

    Laura, no need for cold ears. I wear my 180's all winter long… and yes they sell them at Amazon too. When I first bought them they didn't have women sizes. Now they do and fit so much better.

    180's at Amazon: http://alturl.com/mgabu
    180's official site: http://www.180s.com/

    I wear them right over my scarves.

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    Went to a party last night and had a blast. Today I will be baking cookies. Plan to drop them off tomorrow for the chemo nurses. I know, no eating batter :-(

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2010

    "What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me."

    -- Helen Keller

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2010

    I have many ear covers...don't need anymore...it's just a matter of wearing them!

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited December 2010

    Well then Laura you have just lost my sympathy ;-)

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  • JanClare
    JanClare Member Posts: 305
    edited August 2013

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WENDY!

     Two tips on your birthday:

    1) Forget the past, you can't change it.Frown
    2) Forget the present, I didn't get you one. Cry (So, sorry!)

    Except this one... hope it takes you awayCool

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  • LisaMomOfFour
    LisaMomOfFour Member Posts: 465
    edited December 2010

    Need some bra advice.  I'm about a month out of BMX with TEs.  Still wearing a zip up front sports bra, which is pretty comfortable but not always practical with my work outfits, it peeks out too much.  Any tips on bras that work well, provide a bit less coverage than a sports bra would, with tissue expanders?  Of course all my presurgical bras were underwires, which are now out of the question. 

    Would appreciate tips on where to cute scarves too, while we're on the shopping topic. 

    Thanks!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2010

    To Wendy:

    Many,many more please.

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited December 2010

    LisaMomOfFour I just wear camosoles. I was given a few "barely there" bras from my PS but I don't see that style online anymore. They were like the training bras I wore when I was 11.

    These might work for you:

    http://www.barelythere.com/bras/detail/X069.aspx?sid=X069&sf=1 

     http://www.barelythere.com/bras/detail/4076.aspx?sid=4076&sf=1

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  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited December 2010

    Happy, happy birthday, Wendy.  I do not have any creative graphics, but if I did, I would throw a very huge quilt over that cabana-like thingy  JanClare sent and create a fort by the sea for you.

    You have been so good to me.  You are so deserving of so much so stay off the deck and near a fire and just enjoy!

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited December 2010

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!   Celebrate!   Hugs to you on your special day!

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited December 2010

    ~•♥•♥•♥•♥• Happy Birthday Wendy •♥•♥•♥•♥•~ 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqhZJTLulQ 

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  • joan888
    joan888 Member Posts: 810
    edited December 2010

    Wendy.... Happy Birthday.  I bet you are spending the day watching the snow while snuggled on your coach.

    We are spending the day waiting out the storm in Charlotte, NC.  It has been a very fun weekend here with our son's wedding.  I am thankful that my energy level seemed to be okay as we partied all weekend.  Of course, now we are putting up at our feet at the hotel and watching the Bears game on TV..... brrrrrr!  I am in no hurry to get back.  Maybe tomorrow.

    Lisa.. I got some pretty scarves and headcovers from www.headcovers.com and also from www.abonitascarf.com.  You might also try www.tlccatalog.org.  There are some other sites also that I cannot remember right now.  Bras... I pretty much go without a bra most of the time, depending on what I am wearing.  I was able to go back to wearing my old bras after a couple fills on my TE's.  I like Warner's "Elements of Bliss", no underwire.  Don't need underwires with these stiff TE's!

    Hope everyone is staying warm.  I have a feeling that Soldier Field is going to look pretty empty after half time.  They are losing big time anyway.   

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  • Carolyn422
    Carolyn422 Member Posts: 162
    edited December 2010

    Bad news.  Yesterday had a seizure.  found out I have nodes on my brain???.  Canser is back. very hard to try and think.   3rd time I', typing this.  I'm at rush University.  Please feel fee  to call to hospital --ask for room  1124 Kellog.  I', incrdibly board. 

    Carolyn

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  • Carolyn422
    Carolyn422 Member Posts: 162
    edited December 2010

    Happy b-day wendy

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  • lisamed123
    lisamed123 Member Posts: 186
    edited December 2010

    LisaMomof Four,

    I just wore regular bras with no underwire and bought little pads to fill them out.  As I expanded, did not need the pads anymore.  You can get mastectomy bras that have pockets for the pads.  By me in Palos is a Mary Del Corsitiers (sp?) and I got some at Naturally Yours on 83 in Willowbrook.  Both have women trained to deal with mastectomy patients.  They should be able to help you at either place.

    Lisa

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited December 2010
    Speaking of scarves: http://www.anokhiusa.com/ is having 15%-20% off till Christmas. I own several of them. Really nice soft cotton, lovely colors and great price especially with discount and no shipping fees. Naturally Yours also sells those scarves at an even better price. I didn't get them there because I didn't care for the patterns.
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  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited December 2010

    I called Carolyn and she was very upbeat...considering that she went through a scary thing. She is in good hands.

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  • Char2010
    Char2010 Member Posts: 532
    edited December 2010

    I spoke with Carolyn as well.  Seems very calm.

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  • blackjack
    blackjack Member Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2010

    Hi girls,

    I just called Carolyn at Rush and she is doing ok. She is starting rads tomorrow for her brain  nodules which they found by CT. She will staying with her sister after she gets out of the hospital.

    Please keep her in your prayers. If you would like to call her I have the direct number to her room.

    Just pm me.

    Hope everyone is having a warm and cozy night. Hot tea and a good book are in order for the night. Only 5 more days yeah!! for me. Count down begins tomorrow.

    Sweet dreams..

    BJ

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  • blackjack
    blackjack Member Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2010

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEACH GIRLFRIEND WENDY.

    Wishing you warm sand on your toes and ocean breezes to cool you off. Lots of cabana boys to look at. lol

    Have a fun filled day.

    BJ

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  • Mich101
    Mich101 Member Posts: 529
    edited December 2010

    Carolyn - Sorry to hear what you are going through. Thinking of you and praying for you.

    Happy Birthday Wendy!  It was so nice to see you again at the party.

    Jan-that picture looks SOOOO nice! Also wanted to tell you how much I love that Peppermint Green Tea. It's really good- I will buy more next time I go to TJ.

    Stay warm everyone.

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  • JanClare
    JanClare Member Posts: 305
    edited December 2010

    Oh Carolyn- I'm so sorry to hear your news.  But I want you to know that I care what happens and am here to help you if I possibily can.  I usually have Mondays and Tuesdays off, plus time available on Wednesdays and Saturday.  If your sister needs anything that can make it easier to be with you, I can do that too.  Please, please let us know!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited December 2010

    Carolyn -- I too am so sorry this is going on.  I'm too far away to help directly, but many thoughts and prayers are coming your way. 

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • Carolyn422
    Carolyn422 Member Posts: 162
    edited December 2010

    I just want to thank everyyone for their kind thoughts/prayors,.  Everything has been so helpful.  I'm trying to stay strong for my sister.  She hates crying. My MRI has been pushed back to this morning.  NO food! bummer.  I think my Onc was at that bc symposiam in SanAntionio this weekend.  Pager was checked out all weekend according to the Resident.

    Carolyn

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