MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

marlegal

Kat and Meece, wear the baggy pants, I'm climbing in those pockets



Eph, I had to laugh...I looked at the pic,thought it was pretty cool, and then saw many diff possibilities too! Was going to keep quiet 'cause I thought I was just confused Good choice Eli, as always.

macatacmv

whew, I've been studying that topper and could not figure it out. glad I am not alone.

keep us guessing, E. 

macatacmv

elimar86861

A while back, I thought someone mentioned taking up the drums...who was that?

Katlebbie

Welcome aboard marlegal I will be honored to have you with me for support!

Elimar- wonderful art! Love it! So many interpretations! Thanks for posting it!

Eph3_12

was it barsco? for our band?  By the way I took summer vacation from guitar lessons but I can pick a mean "Love Me Tender"

Meece

Thanks, Marlegal.  I will make sure I wear the baggiest pants I can find.

barsco1963

No drums here. I did borrow a guitar with great intentions of re-learning to play. But it just sat in a corner for most of the summer. After dusting it off one too many times, I gave it back to it's owner. Congrats on your accomplishments Eph!

Katlebbie - hope I'm not too late for the PP! I just finished baking some fresh cinnamon buns for the occasion.

Meece

I need some sugar cinnamon buns for today.  I read about my EMG for today and found out it involves multiple needle probes, repositioned multiple times.  You know how I love needles.  They told me I have to wear shorts and a short sleeved top, so I will have to carry a big purse.  My PP will be at 11 am PST, since Kat asked first, if anyone is able to make my PP after Kat's I would appreciate it.

elimar86861

                                                      

Kat and Meece, yes, sequins!  We may be anxious, but we still look good.  Pre-Ops are boring.  I will have to find something entertaining.  Don't know what I can do for the multiple needle sticks, maybe some band-aids or jello shots.

I am easily entertained...

                                                                  

Hpw 'bout these tasty litle treats Meece?  They are small, so you get one for each needle stick today.  Make the boo-boos feel better.

                                                                  

luvmygoats

Wow that was an hour of BCO withdrawal. Glad it's back.

Hope I'm not too late Meece and Kat.

Here's some sugar cinnamon bun type thingies for purse and pocket parties. We'll try to keep the stickiness down to a minimum, won't we.

Meece

I am really stressing out over this.  She didn't tell me what was involved and until I was told to wear shorts and short sleeved shirt, I didn't even think to look it up.  I wanna sugar high so big that they'll peel me off the ceiling  (or have to strap me down).

luvmygoats

Meece - have you asked about taking at least something mild Tylenol - ish? I bet anything like Ativan/Xanax would be discouraged. I read there is a kind with pads (guess like EKG pads) rather than needles. Too bad you're not having that one. EMGs are a test I know little about and don't think I had many pts get one. Will be thinking about you 1pm Texas time.

Kat - getting those implants replaced is bound to feel better. I know you know to get your house (in broad terms LOL) in order esp. since you say your DD cannot be around much. Wish I was close to help out. Any church/social circle friends who can lend a hand?

Katlebbie

I want to thank all of you for coming with me to my Pre Op my pockets were budging with friends and awesome treats. Everything went well except for my BP 139 /96 so they retook it after all the probes and sticks and it went up to 145/ 98 so unless it goes down by Monday I have to postpone surgery. Anyone know how to control BP I realize it's up because of stress but it is too high. Any suggestions on how to get it lower and how to destress?

elimar86861

Elimate the salt in your diet, and drink water to flush what's already in there.  I'd also say to supplement with Ca/Mg but I don't know if you will notice a change in three short days.  Try some magnesium bath salts.  This does help with muscle relaxation.  Make sure to get enough sleep.

These are a few things I can think of, Katlebbie.  Good Luck.  I hope you can proceed on Monday.

luvmygoats

Kat - google belly breathing/abdominal breathing/diaphragmatic breathing - all the same. It is a method of relaxation. Practice, practice over the weekend. You can use it while waiting in exam room. Arrive early to appt, no rushing. Dress cool, comfy. Limit coffee/tea/caffeine. I say limit because eliminating it now will cause rebound headache. Think float, float, float. "Calgon take me away".

Loral

Kat--- don't take ibuprofen or any decongestants before Dr. appts. they both raise blood pressure...........

luvmygoats

OO Loral good catch on those. Kat when is surgery scheduled? You probably should not be on Ibuprofen pre surgery anyway without your doc's explicit instructions. Tylenol likely OK. But true about the decongestants.

marlegal

Luv, good advice about BP...I was doing phys therapy for my back yrs ago and on arrival BP was sky high...when leaving, low/normal for me. They finally asked what i was doing before I got there. Nothing I said...just driving from train to here. Then I realized my "HEY ASSHOLE" and "YOU DICK" method of driving! Next time I went, I made a conscious effort to relax while driving - pressure was my normal 110/72 on arrival!!!! Amazing and scary at the same time how our attitude/demeanor really affects our health.

Momine

LOL, yes, the "HEY ASSHOLE" method of driving is not good for your health. We have not owned a car in almost 20 years (which is one solution), but when we lived in NY, my DH had the HA method down to a fine science. I started taking a book in the car and read aloud to him while he was driving. It distracted him enough that he was able to remain human behind the wheel.

NativeMainer

Katlebbie--there is a technique you can use to get a lower BP reading.  Start several minutes before the BP test and keep doing it until the BP is done.  It's called Square Breathing.  Breath in to a count of 6, hold your breath for a count of 6, breath out to a count of 6, hold your breath for a count of 6.  While you are doing this drop/relax your shoulders.  Sit with your legs not crossed.  The count of 6 works for me, use whatever count works for you, so be sure to practice this a few times (preferably once or twice a day) before the next BP check.  Anxiety causes the BP to go up, and changing the breathing pattern to one that resembles the relaxed breathing pattern tricks the body into relaxing too.  It works great for almost any stressful situation and isn't even noticeable.    Once you've gotten in down you can relax your body in almost any situation. 

marlegal

NM, I really like that, thanks. Even if you're not feeling stressed, that just feels good to do, try it!

Beatmon

Marlegal: sometimes I offer to curse for my husband when he is driving. It always makes him laugh and pretty much calms him down. He also says I don't say it as good as he does!

marlegal

OMG Beatmon, I love that! Hub is beyond idiotic sometimes so I will definitely try that!!!!

I think he will laugh too

carollynn79

Meece hope all goes well.  Will be in your pocket hoping for good results!

El so farI am having headacehs and some pain in my ankles unlike the norm, still sleeping ok, that was the biggest thing I noticed once off tamox for a few weeks was that I was sleeping better after 4 long years!  Hope it remains good.  What SE's did you ahve with AR?  I am sure you will beat this, my thyroid cancer is still cancer free, no new growth if I can beat 2 so can you!!  Was really glad they did not find #3 but the large 1.5x3" polyp in my uterus was B9!!!  Sometiems I think I am so used to feeling tired, stiff, sore that I just accept it as normal.  I am so glad the swelling in my arm has gone down, it was a tough summer with it being sore all the time but hey it will be back I am sure!  Love the stable man!!  The wine is brewing stemmed 50# of grapes yesterday by hand. 

elimar86861

Looks like we are going to have to have a tie-breaker between carollynn79 (stemmed 50# of grapes) and Dianarose (made 90 pies that time) for who is the most amazing!!!

Wow, you ladies are so industrious.  I'm fainting.  Actually, I have been a busy bee ripping up family room carpeting.  But before anyone thinks I am on par with these others, I will say that I put this task off for 10 mos.  The whole plan was to get new carpeting once my old (continancy challenged) dog passed on.  Well, my Dx intervened and I just did not have time or energy to start in on this project, so finally I decided I better get it done before my next surgery comes up if I want to do it this year. 

It's funny, but LIFE REALLY DOES NOT STOP FOR CANCER, does it?  I mean, things still need doing.

Maybe that is a good thing.

p.s.  carolynn79,  So happy it was just a dumb old polyp.  I swear, if I get a third primary anywhere, I'm coming up there to free range in your wine celler!

staynsane

Eli, are you a glutton for punishment?  I don't imagine YOU will install your new carpet; don't most carpet layers remove and haul away the old?  When Mom passed my brother and I ripped out old carpeting (her dogs were a bit drippy, too) and I contacted floor refinishers because the wood floors underneath were great, aside from a few darker urine-stained areas.  The contractor smiled when he saw the carpet mostly all removed (we left tack strips in place) and said he would take care of the rest and haul it away for no charge.  He gave me a really good deal on the refinishing, too!

Kat and Meece- hope you both find serenity (and avoid getting the heart rate going pre-appts by taking elevators where available!) for your appointments and that all goes smoothly.  

luvmygoats

Meece - Praying for 1st of all an easy EMG for you today and 2nd for excellent results.

Carolyn - I can't imagine stemming 50# of grapes. WooHoo - wine fest at your place. I read about all your canning efforts this summer. Have you ever made onion relish? DH read about that and has had me looking locally for it. No such luck at even the big gourmet places. I have small canning jars though no pressure canner. Do have a big stockpot. I would be willing to try it. I guess I could go to Ball and look on their site.

Dianarose - haven't heard much from you lately. Hope you are feeling better and the "Queen of Tarts" both personal and business-wise is flourishing. I came across your scone recipe the other day. I have to make breakfast for a "camping trip" in a few weeks. May make some of them ahead of time and take. I am required to make a terrible traditional breakfast of pecan pull aparts. I say terrible because it uses frozen Parkerhouse rolls and butterscotch pudding mix and traditional because the participants would lynch me if I did not make them. I get Sat. breakfast and lunch. Usually make sandwichs for lunch but I think doing a taco bar this year.

Kat - hope your BP is wayyyy down for your pre-op today.

elimar86861

SnS, Well, since you asked...they will rip it out and haul away for about $100.  What a crock.  I don't mind doing it because (besides saving the $100) I can thoroughly vacuum all the pad debris up before they arrive and my husband can adress a couple squeaky floorboards that have been driving us nuts for the past 10 years.  Also, I like using a carpet knife.  Hehehe!

heartnsoul76

Elimar - I love the new screen topper.  I use all those colors in my den - I might see if I can find a copy of that print!

I was the potential drummer for our band, The Hobnobbing Heads.  But I developed some sore muscles in my forearms (a problem my drummer friend has).  I can't remember what the PT called it, but I decided I sure didn't want to add a new physical ailment to my repertoire so I have postponed starting my lessons until this totally goes away.

Meece - oh, I feel your pain about the needles.  I hope all goes well.  I swear, I think I'll have to take an Ativan the next time I have it done... ugh, 6 more weeks.

SNS - your new avatar cracks me up!

Thanks for all the tips for lowering your blood pressure on demand! I definitely have white-coat syndrome so I will try these out next time.

I skipped my Tamoxifen for about 3 days, and although I probably only had about 25% of it out of my system, I could tell a huge difference in body pain, hot flashes and this damn ringing in my ears.  I'm back on it because I'm too intimidated by statistics to quit but I will discuss my options with my MO when I see her again next month.

Been effing around with my car for the last week trying to get my effing new tag.  Yeah, not a happy camper...