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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012

    (((Sandy)))

    (((TOL)))

    (((Carvel))) Tongue out

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012
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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012

    Pretty setting at Pickity Place

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012
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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012

    Some of us local gals from "So what's fo dinner" discussion thread

     

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012
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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012
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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012

    Beautiful pictures Deb.....

    11:31 am    ♥

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited October 2012

    I can't see the pictures. Couldn't last night & still can't.

    Onco appt went well. I'm good for another 6-months, except....

    My TMs were increased by 11.1, currently: 23.7.  NP said not to worry, it is within the normal range. 6-months ago it was 12.6, before that 13.6; I have always been at <12.

    Should I be concerned?? .....I guess I spend some time doing research.

    NP told me she has questioned small increases as this before & they (?) tell her there is no need for concern, they won't even look twice at it. (that doesn't make me feel any better, though).

    Any thoughts on this? Advice? Another sister/friend told me today to call the Dr. and ask her about it since I only saw the NP today. I am scheduled to see the MO at my next appt.

    I hate this sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am so glad you sisters are here......

    And I guess I will be on pins & needles (ouch!) until my next 6-month ck-up. Yell

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  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 2,662
    edited October 2012

    This is why a lot of doctors don't use the TM's - they don't know if it means anything and it just scares patients.  I hope it is just a normal fluctuation.  ((((((Val))))))

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012

    Val....My new MO doesn't do TM test...she said it produces so much anxiety for her patients.....

    Last time when i saw her she did CBC and Vitamin D test........

    My former MO did TM test one point I was 18 went up 23...I think the last 3 were around 26.....

    They don't worry.....But we do....

    I guess it's like Cholesterol levels the number sometimes really changes but as long as you are not really out of range they don't worry....

    He also told me that even women or men with no BC their readings are never 0.......

    (((HUGS))) to my sister♥

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited October 2012

    Val, I have the same dx as you and my onc doesn't do the TM test.  Says they are too inaccurate!  I wonder!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012
    I'm Shy.........
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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012

    I wish my onc never did TM's.  Now I have to have them checked every 6 months.  If they are stable this next check up. I will ask if she can make it just once a year. 

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  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 2,662
    edited October 2012

    Thinking of you, Sandy. 

    ((((((TOL))))))

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited October 2012

    Thank you all for your comments. I really wish my MO didn't do TM's either.

    Chris ~ I hope it's just a normal fluctuation, too.

    Hey, I just remembered, I had my Vitamin D3 checked also. It was 85.4 nb/mL. I'm very happy with that. In April 2010, it was 72 ng/mL. The test ran was the VIT D, 25-Hydrox. I think I'll continue to take the 6000 IU supplement daily, or I may drop off the 1000 IU pill & just do the 5000 one. Have to think about that one....

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2012

    I need to call my onc's office for the results of the Vit D3 check I had 7 weeks ago.  Mine tends to hover in the 20s, but maybe with the sunshine of the summer which should have brought it up some.

    Thank you for checking in Sandy.  Sorry you aren't feeling tip-top yet.  Are you still aqt your daughter's?

    Last night we had a birthday dinner for DH.  Filet Mignon,  garlicHassleback potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise and salad, then Champagne cake for dessert.  Yummy.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2012

    Bad thing about cooking a big dinner...big clean up!

    Have to go out to dinner with MIL and BIL and his wife tonight.  Not thrilled.

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  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 13,369
    edited October 2012

    Got a call yesterday from the Onc's office to tell me I had an appt. in July and cancelled, but promised I would call back for another one............never did.................they were not happy with me, but guess who doesn't give a shit..................I'm sure its important, but right now, just don't care...........I'm tired of it all, and just want to feel like myself again.......it will be 2 years in Feb., and nothing has changed..............felt better before any of this shit started......it amazes me how we worry so much when we find out we have BC, but don't realize till later that even though it was a "shock" that was probably our "best time" cause everything else after that got worse..........the f/n trying to "cure" you (well that's a joke)........almost kills you...........

    My granson has a golf tournament this weekend, and I so badly want to go watch him, and walk the 18 holes "with pride" cause he is so damn good....................and I want him to know I'm right there with him......................it isn't going to happen, and it has me so "down"................I couldn't walk the course if I tried...........the body aches are so bad after just standing too long.............could not imagine walking the course, and standing while he shoots..............I told him, my heart will be with him...............so depressing..........I want my life back, and knowing I'm not going to get it only makes it that much worse................but I try to keep reminding myself "WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER"...............hugs ladies..................

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited October 2012

    Ah Ducky - sorry you are feeling that way. At least you're not a quitter like I am :)

    ((((TOL))))

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012

    Parathyroid maybe...DR ordered calcium and thyroid test.....My calcium levels were almost always high.....I googled it....What my understanding is requires surgery....Anybody knows about this........

    I have few of the symptoms...we'll see what happens

    Ducky.....I'm sorry you are not feeling like yourself.....I feel like i'm gonna explode in pieces myself

    Diane....Mrs. Little House on the Prairie....Wink how is life treating you........

    (((♥TOL♥)))

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  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 2,662
    edited October 2012

    It isn't quitting if the SE's are ruining your life.

    I wish you could find a way to go, Ducky.  Maybe a stronger pain med - just for a couple days?  The day of and a day or two after to take care of lingering soreness?  And have someone carry a folding chair(a sling chair) for you so you can sit between walks? 

    Sheila, I hope you get an answer with an easy fix. 

    Hope you get through dinner okay tonight, Meece.

    How's the new place, Diane?

    Hope you are feeling better each day, Sandy.

    Val - wow - 85 - that's great.  I think mine was 44 or something like that - up from 28 a couple yrs earlier...maybe I should take more than 2000 iu's a day and try to get it higher...

    Did I mention I passed the test I took?  Now I have to try to get a job... 

    (((((((TOL)))))))

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2012

    Listen to this, I get a call at work for the pre-questions for the MRI that I am having on Tuesday and after that was over, she asked if I received my lab orders. I said for what, she said for the MRI contrast you have to have your kidney function checked. I never had to have that done B4 I told her and I have had severel MRI's. She said it is because you are 60 yo. UGH, I just laughed and said, I'll be 61 Saturday. She said HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I have to have the labs done Saturday. JEEZ.

     

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited October 2012

    Deb...They check mine with Blood work....i never had a test before????????

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  • ptdreamers
    ptdreamers Member Posts: 1,080
    edited October 2012

    deborye, they checked mine a few minutes before the MRI

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited October 2012

    Deb - I guess I have one more year till they start requiring blood work for an MRI.  Cause we dont have enough extra health stuff to deal with.

    Sheila - how are you?  We are in our little tiny apartment.  I have always cleaned on Thursdays so I planned to do so today.  Took about 12 minutes to wipe out sinks and vacuum.  Weird.  We visited our new home with contractors - they always find more that needs to be done somehow.

    Chris - congratulations!!!  But I;ll be damned if I can remember what test you were taking.

    Linda - how is the job going?  It's not the same without you.

    Ducky - are you better today?

    Meece - it is fun to make a big meal but only if someone else helps clean up :)

    Tonight DD's boyfriend of 5 years broke up with her.  Very, very sad.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited October 2012

    Deb, I always have to have the creatinin checked before my CTs, but not for my MRIs.  Even though they check it in regular blood panels, they usually do it the day of my scan.  Perhaps it is because I have such a drive they take care of it on one trip.

    I got some help cleaning up, but it still takes time to put dishes away after they are clean.

    The dinner last night was postponed.  DH's truck blew a tire on the freeway on the way home from work.  He was planning on getting new tires tomorrow, but it looks like it will be today instead.

    Diane, your poor daughter.  That's a long time to be with someone.  Hope you can help her pick up the pieces.  Remember not to bash him too badly in case he changes his mind and she takes him back.

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited October 2012

    Diane, what did I miss about your daughter?

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  • raincitygirl
    raincitygirl Member Posts: 3,143
    edited October 2012

    Her bf of 5 years ditched her via text last night, followed by an instant relationship change notice on facebook.  He wants to be friends.

    Tough night and tough day....she's in shock.  So am I.

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited October 2012

    I'm so sorry to hear that.  I agree with Meece, tread carefully because you never know what will happen.  I hope she gets through this ok.

    I am about to become a great aunt.....I can't wait!

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