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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited August 2010

    I'm getting more excited to get those books/CDs.  I love making the cars next to me wonder what the hell is going on.  My favorite activity!

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited August 2010
    FYII changed my member name because I don't like it on google searches!
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  • Tarry1
    Tarry1 Member Posts: 85
    edited August 2010

    Hi everyone,

    I haven't posted for a while but I do try to read what you ladies have written.  I have been thinking about reading and have bought/borrowed so many books, but I just haven't been able to start anything. I went back to work last week, it's gradual but it does feel different and I find I am exhausted at the end of the day (I'm only working  4 hours a day) lol.  I do have a question.  Has anyone lost  their toenails or fingernails as a result of chemo?  Or do you know anyone who has?   My fingernails will grow so long and then they break off. I think that I will just keep them short for now.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited August 2010

    TArry1--brittle nails is a common side effect of chemo. 

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited August 2010

    I have lost both big toe nails and 1 fingernail, but all the rest are VERY brittle. As soon as they get any lenght at all I break them off pullin on windows. My toe nails are also brittle. Guess it's just something we have to live with. If you find anything to strengthen them back up let me know. Thanks, Leisa.

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  • smithlme
    smithlme Member Posts: 1,322
    edited August 2010

    Yep, cracking and splitting nails here, too. Plus ridges. I keep mine short and I ended chemo 3 years ago...

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  • Tarry1
    Tarry1 Member Posts: 85
    edited August 2010

    Thank you  so far nothing that I have tried is working, if I do find anything that helps I will certainly share that info

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited August 2010

    My oncologist told me to cut my nails to prevent unnecessary breakage and hangnails which could result in infection during chemo.  I kept them slightly less than the end of my fingers.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited August 2010

    Leisa....My nails got stronger but still have those ridges.

    My big toes almost came out but they grew normal no ridges

    Herceptin did some numbers on them.

    Good Night Ladies.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited August 2010

    Ten day count-down to the first anniversary of the middies!!!!

    Plan your party dresses now!

    Get your cheeto recipes out of dry dock.

    I've got the wine-in-a-box chilling...............................

    xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited August 2010

    Guess I have a ways to go...gettin Herceptin till June 2011...guess I better not plan on any good nails till sometime after that huh? Thanks gals (((hugs)))) to all that need it.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited August 2010

    I'm wearing a brown polka dotted sundress for the anniversary party.  Since I chose first, nobody copy please!

    I'll be bringing a Cheetos Mac and Cheese casserole.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2010

    I would like to try an audiobook one of these days.  Never had a commute long enough to really merit one.  I like to do the actual reading but in the last couple years I have had to rely on reading glasses (and the Tamox. might be worsening that,) which in turn tire my eyes out, so maybe audiobooks are the way to go. 

    Confession:  I am one of those people who has half a dozen books started at one time.

                           books graphic Pictures, Images and Photos

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited August 2010

    I have a bunch of audio books on cassette, and a few on CD.  I no longer have a long drive to work.  I used to go 60 miles one way, five days a week.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited August 2010

    Meece??

    Was that the "Pretty Woman" dress that Julia Roberts made famous?

    Do you have the original?

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited August 2010

    Since this is a virtual party, it sure could be.  I have the gloves and hat to match. 

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited August 2010

    elimar-do you have a book in every room like I do?  One, sometimes 2 in the bedroom, 1 in the bathroom, one or two in the living room, at least one on the sun porch, always keep one in the car even when I have an audiobook going.   And yes, I CAN keep them all straight!

    meece--Ok, I'm wearing the orange/red/yellow print skirt with a red shirt and bright yellow scarf!  

    leisaparis--I'm sure it seems endless right now, but you will get through it!  What are you wearing to the party? 

    smithime--maybe we should invite a few beauticians who can do all our nails for us for the party?  If someone started marketing to women getting chemo they would make a fortune in no time, I'll bet! 

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited August 2010

    I have a nice navy blue sundress...very light and airy...calf length with little white flowers all over it and flip flops....anything so I almost feel naked (such HOT flashes, still in chemo pause)

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  • PauldingMom
    PauldingMom Member Posts: 927
    edited August 2010

    OH OH OH OH. I'm wearing the little number from the opening scene in Breakfast at Tiffanys complete with the rhinestone tiara oversize sunglasses and long black gloves. 

    I'll bring a box of Merlot and a bag of Chex party mix. 

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited August 2010

    I had intended to wear my favorite black & white polka dot number with the amazing contrasting hot pink, but I can't seem to fin it anywhere???

    Maybe I left it FL this winter???

    If anyone has any clues, let me know.

    It's my favorite!!

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2010

    Oh My Gosh Debbie, I Love it . My Daughter is aways dressing up her 4 legged brother !

    Ok Gals, let me know the date & time & I will be raising my Glass of Wine & Have Cheetos in Honor of  our celebrations! I need to shop for a specail out fit! I  will wear myPink Ribbon Pin & Earrings too! Wow 1 year! How Specail is that!!!!

     It is  good to read all your post & I am so Blessed to have all of you  as Great support group!

    Sorry I haven't been on much! Our Dog Shelby is having good & Bad days with his cancer & I am taking care of him, like he took care of me with all my Surgery & treatments!

     Thinking of all of you!  Have A Blessed week!

     {{{{hugs}}}  Gina

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  • smithlme
    smithlme Member Posts: 1,322
    edited August 2010

    I'll get some really long bright red press-on nails to wear with my red mini skirt and halter top. It's a virtual party so I can be the ravishing Lady in Red! Or hooker....I need some spice in my life. Of course I have no chest so at this party I have one and I'll go barefoot. I never had the guts to dress this way before cancer so I might as well now. A pitcher of strawberry margaritas and a picnic basket with...you guessed it...Cheetos!!!

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited August 2010

    This is shaping up to be a GREAT party! 

    Faith--maybe you need to check the back yard for your dress?  I saw something pink moving out there. . .

    I think we need to hire a fashion photographer to catch out fashion-setting outfits at this party.  I'd love to see the pics on the fashion/society page of the papers the next day!  

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited August 2010

    Elimar - I too have several books started but am unable to finish them until this dang degree is under my belt.  Can't wait to get my audiobooks this week.

    Hope Shelby is as comfortable as possible Gina.

    What a fun party this will be.  I plan to wear the red evening gown and jewelry from Pretty Woman.  Now, the only problem is I only have one boob so I may have to add a little lace to the neckline or I should say boobline.  I'll bring some chocolate and wine.  This will be great, I can also wear the dress two days later for my 31st anniversary with the BEST MAN in the world (arguably I'm sure).

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2010

    I plan on wearing what Raquel wore in 1 Million Years BC with a beautiful Bali silk caftan in browns to compliment the animal skins.  And in my virtual world, I'm gonna rock that outfit like none other!!!  So line up all your available single male friends in our age group!

    I will bring triple chocolate threat brownie ice cream, vodka, soda water & cranberry juice cocktails, and I won't forget the cheetos.

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited August 2010

    Ok, I've been feeling soooo guilty about my love affair with wine.  I don't drink much but I like to have a glass or two most every day.  I feel guilty cause of the breast cancer and drinking and well, I just feel guilty.  So, I decided to look up what an average intake for a middle aged woman is.  We may have talked about this before but this article came up immediately so I thought I would share it.  This is my disclaimer, it is for entertainment only, I'm not saying that this article is medically valid.

    Enjoy Middies, I know I'll enjoy my wine a lot from now on:

    http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62759S20100308

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2010

    Chug-a-lug.  Maybe having a glass of wine takes off the stress, so there is less "stress eating."

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited August 2010

    I like that causal relationship Elimar.  Cheers (I'm toasting with a glass of Fish Eye Pinot Grigio)

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited August 2010

    My kind of article!

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  • PauldingMom
    PauldingMom Member Posts: 927
    edited August 2010

    Wait a cotton pickin minute! If Eph get to wear that Rachel Welch number I want to change outfits mid party. I'm thinking Princess Leigha from Star Wars when she is a slave. (Fingers crossed that Harrison Ford will drop by) Innocent

    Congratulations Suzette! He's sounds like a keeper. Hope you have something special planned. 

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