MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

elimar86861

marlegal,  Congrats on the arrival of your newest family member.  He's adorable.  Any hair under that cap?

fmakj,  Long time no see.  Ilike the new avatar. 

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadian Sisters!  (I have a calendar with the Canadian holidays this year.)

                                                                                 

barbe1958

Oh Marlegal!! I am SO happy for you!!! Kind of surreal as you hold him, eh???? This is a part of YOU moving on out into the world!!!!!

As for age...I wonder about that too. I look at women my age, in their mid-50's and they just seem so MATURE and reasonable and OLD!!! What memo did they get that I wasn't there for?? I still feel like I'm a silly 19 or so.... I just bought some skinny jeans, too!! Never had them when they were "age appropriate" but needed them now to fit into my furry WalMart boots!! Woo hoo!!! 

barsco1963

Marlegal - congrats on the safe arrival of David! What a blessing.

Sherryc

malegal congratulations. What a beautiful baby boy you have there

elimar86861

Where's Eph?

marlegal

Eli, yes...a good amount of golden hair.

Barbe, surreal is right ... I actually had that thought at one point when I was holding him. How can we be expected to wrap our heads around that one, huh? lol

Eph3_12

Here.  I went away for the weekend.  My aunt that was diagnosed with a brain tumor just before my mom died, passed on Oct 4, so I went up to spend time with cousins.  Back now!

As aside: you could not pay me enough to live in Portland OR-I HATE the traffic!! 

elimar86861

Eph, there you are!  I remember when you told us of your aunt.  Sorry to hear that she passed.  I do hope that her final month had some good days among them.  This has been a year of loss for you, and it does take its toll on you, so take extra care of yourself.

Now where is KittyGirl and justmejanis (and her neck?)   Paula66 and Walker222?   Not that I mind Newbies, but I always keep an eye out for the Oldbies.

elimar86861

I was on another thread and, in the spirit of all the pinkness, they were talking about that euphemism for having B/C, like how some call it a "journey" or even "pink journey."  Well, I loved one of the responses that said:

"...a journey suggests it is one that you've opted to undertake, not one that makes you feel like you've just been shot out of a cannon and now you've landed on some parallel pink planet."

Aha-ha-ha-ha!  Too true!  Credit that one to sister Mini1.

barsco1963

"shot out of a cannon" - indeed - lol

Anyone up for a PP tomorrow? Going for a CT scan (brain) to see if there's anything there. hahaha Not too worried about it - but always glad to have the company of great women!

Anonymous

LMAO!!!!  "...a journey suggests it is one that you've opted to undertake, not one that makes you feel like you've just been shot out of a cannon and now you've landed on some parallel pink planet."

Barsco: Count me in!

 

KittyGirl2011

Congrats Marlegal! Love those cute little boys! My one grandson is spending an overnight with us tonight and he is just pumped up.  He keeps telling his Mom to text Grandma and find out when I'm coming to pick him up.  Such a sweetheart! Scary that he knows at age 3 about texting! 

Looks like Sherryc and I are having our mamo's on the same day, Oct 18.  My medical onc gave me a good report so now it on to the radiology onc.  Cross your fingers!  Kitty 

barbe1958

Count me in for the PP!!

Eph3_12

how long after a bone scan should one have results?

cmbear

Eph-- depends on what kind and where it's done. What did you have done?

Eph3_12

it was the one where you lay on the table fully clothed and they scan the spine & hips I guess for osteoporosis prediction.  It was done at the breast cancer center here at the local hospital

cmbear

Was it a dexa scan ? I had one last week and they called me the next day.

barbe1958

Joni, that is a bone density scan. They told me right there that my bones were fine. You may have some issues that they have to dictate and then write up and then forward to your doc. God forbid they pick up the phone!!! Let us know how you did. I do know that as I am heavier, my bones are VERY healthy as they are weight-bearing bones. I have girlfriends in big trouble as they've been thin all their lives (weak as water!!!) and now have thin old lady bones. Karma is a bitch! They nagged ME for years to lose weight and now they're the ones breaking down!

Valjean

Looks like there is three of us with mamm's on Oct. 18 as I am scheduled then as well.



Who'da thunk it!!

Sherryc

barsco I am in for the PP

Kittygirl glad to see you but I am not having a mammo had BMX one of the perks, no more scans, but still get groped alot!!!

Eph3_12

hmmm, I had one done in Nov '09 before starting Femara & I was supposed to have 1 last year but had insurance issues.  I had this on the 25th of Sept & no one has contacted me.  guess I'm gonna have to call. rrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhh

Momine

Eph3, I just had my dexa on Monday. I picked up the report with the results the next afternoon. Sometimes I can get results the same day, it depends on when I show up and how the lab's schedule is going.

The nicest was when they sent me for a MUGA in July. The doc who did it told me to wait while he wrote up the report, so I would not have to either worry or return for results. 

Dianarose

Do they have to inject you with anything to have a bone scan? My fingers and wrist have been really hurting. I don't know if it another side effect from the chemo. I am on a 14 day chemo break, then 14 days on and I will be done with that part at least.

Meece

Some of the places I've had scans seem to take the "no news is good news" stance.  I would prefer a quick thumbs up myself.

Adorable little boy, Marlegal!  Our little man is coming for a visit in about 4 1/2 weeks, not that I am counting.Grandchildren are such a precious gift!

cmbear

Barsco, Hope your scan is as clear as clear can be!! Meanwhile, thought we would nosh a little while we are waiting with you. . 

 

marlegal

Diana, there's a bone scan and a bone density scan...very different. The density scan is when you just lay there and the machine  moves over you...takes only a few minutes. A bone scan is usually done "with contrast" meaning there's an injection of dye first. That isn't done, or shouldn't be done, without good cause. I'd mention your pain to the doctor, but I'd think he would suggest several other things before thinking about a bone scan. Which is good - you don't need any extra radiation. I hope at a minimum you can find some relief from the pain. Gentle hugs

barsco1963

Ooooo Claire - looks delish! Scan went without a hitch. I asked why I didn't have to drink the "drink" and she told me basically because I don't have bowels in my head - lol. My sister then quickly replied that there should be no bs come out of my mouth then.

momto7

Hi there i am 58  (and love being 21 )and my kids are grown up the youngest is 18 i have 6 girls and one boy.  I too have breast cancer and need to make some decisions here fast. i had 2 biopseys and a sterotatic biopsy. the doctors can not get clean margins and suggested a mascetomy  i could not get a MRI because of the way the machine was i could not fit in it  with the table up wtf!!  I am a seamstress  and  I love my work I am trying not to let this get me down  i see my surgen tuesday the 16th of October I think that is when we will talk about what is best for me  and go from there My motto is" I do not age I youthen"

Beckers

Momto7 - welcome. 7 kids?! Wow, good thing you are 21. Ha! I only had 2 kids and one of them must have aged me an extra 10 years. Love your positive attitude. I'm sure it has brought you this far. The mastectomy or for me, bilateral mastectomy was a big decision. I wish you the best, as well as peace of mind with whichever decision you make.

momto7

Thanks I am glad I found this site i have been on a roller coaster not knowing what to do  after reading the posts here i feel a lot better  Kids always try to age us lol  and believe mine sure try at times