MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Momine

Eli, Best of luck today (it is already Thursday morning down here).

As for cancer, without really thinking about it that much, I always figured it would be in my future, since everyone in my dad's family has had at least one form of cancer and they have all died from cancer. When I was 12, I had my first breast cancer scare, because I found a lump in my armpit next to my itty-bitty, little boob. It turned out to be something non-cancer, but from a young age I had decided that if I ever did get breast cancer, I would be OK with a BMX.

Katlebbie

Good Morning everyone!

Thinking of you El .......my prayers are with you! (((HUGS)))

Wow Momine so young to have to worry about cancer you were just a baby. I found my first lump 3 weeks after I said I DO and was only 22.

I hope everyone has a great day!

barsco1963

Morning all - hope I'm not too late for the pp. Wishing you the best of the best Eli! You've definitely have lots of supporters here with you.

((hugs))

staynsane

The talk of apple cider made me recall that many years ago, when my girls were about 3 and 6, my mom had them for a few days. They told grandma that they wanted some apple juice, and, being the doting grandma, they went to the store to get some. Once home, glasses poured, my girls told grandma it "didn't taste like the kind mom buys." She had purchased apple cider vinegar! Talk about a good colon cleanse!

Thinking of you, Eli, as you face what I hope will be your last hurdle for a long while...

Eph3_12

This is advertised as Better than Sex cake. It's been so long, I can't remember; I thought I'd bring some for the pocket party. PLEASE, don't get E's pocket all goopy

Eph3_12

Dang-the picture didn't post. I will try again.

Eph3_12

AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGH!

Trust me, it looks fabulous.

barsco1963

I trust you Eph. I am having trouble posting any pics here also. Wonder if there is a glitch with this site?

Eli - I will have some fresh apple juice for you when you feel like it. We took the apples from our trees in the back yard and got them pressed into juice. We underestimated the amount of juice that we would get and ended up with about 20 gallons more than we thought. Sooooooo if anyone else has a hankering for some fresh apple juice, come on over!

gagirl1

I am glad to have found this group. I am 51 and just diagnosed this summer with invasive ductal carcinoma. I had my mastectomy on July 31, 2013, and have gone back to work now. My youngest child just left for college this fall. It is hard to work and try to exercise and have energy to do it all. I so much have enjoyed reading about other survivors' stories.

luvmygoats

Oh Barsco, sounds so yummy. I've never had fresh juice or cider. How many apple dishes can you make?

Joni - you inspired me to find the ingredients for "better than sex cake". I'm taking dinner to SS members tomorrow and this sounded so good. Chocolate, caramel, Eagle Brand, Cool Whip, chopped toffee - what could be better, right?

There are some technical answers the mods have put up. Something about turning off compatibility, but pics post OK for me same way as usual. I have never tried one of my own. DH got my avatar on here; that was one of my goats.

luvmygoats

Welcome gagirl. We are a fun supportive bunch. Sorry that you had to join our group. Jump right in with both feet. Ask away.

Thinking about Eli and hoping maybe we hear something from her tomorrow maybe.

Eph3_12

How far is Ontario from Southern Oregon barsco? The apple orchard I am addicted to had a very small crop this year & consequently we couldn't juice (very sad)

So goats, I'm glad you were able to find it AND get a picture posted. Hope the Sunday School class enjoys "Better than Sex" cake (hehehehehe)

gagirl, we are here for you. Glad you found us.

I too hope our fearless leader is able to rejoin us very soon...she's our glue.

macatacmv

Know you gals will get a kick out of these.

Eli, been thinking of you all day. Hope you are awake and resting well. (don't bust a gut laughing)

welcome gaggirl!

I saw the physiatrist yesterday. Very through and nice guy. He thinks I might have fibromyalgia. He wants me to see a rheumatologist to rule anything else out. He thinks we should up my dose of efflexor. He's going to be in touch with my PCP, so more will be revealed. I just would like to be able to bend and unbend my fingers and thumbs again without so much pain.

Go Sox!!!!!!! ( Diana, aren't you from NE?)

staynsane

Mac- Mammograms- too funny! Just looking at them makes me say ouch!

barsco1963

luv - that cake looks absolutely delish! As for apple dishes, I have done apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp and we even canned some so that we can make apple pie in the winter. Just dump it out of the jar into the pie shell and bake.

Eph - I am not sure how far it is from you to me, however, I can guarantee you that there will definitely be some juice left when you get here. My freezer is half full of it.

mac - I'm afraid those cookies kinda creep me out. Can't imagine biting into one - gives me shivers. lol

Welcome gagirl - lots of great friends to meet here, as well as lots of support and knowledge to help you out whenever needed.

Anonymous

thinking of you Eli....praying for a speedy recovery

Anonymous

BTW: I got to see my new nipples Tuesday foe the first time.......not bad for frankenboobs! PS says they will shrink about half the projection (fine with me!). The lipo to fill the divits seen pretty good, but she said to expect some re absorption, and if that happens she can due another minor surgery to fill in.

I got my surgery date foe the pancreatic resection...Dec 3rd. Now just to get the motivation to go get the splenectomy vaccines. I'm planning on getting them before We go to Mexico for the month of November.

Blessings to all!

Loral

GO TIGERS!!!!!

Loral

Elimar...

Hope you're smiling...

marlegal

Eli, I found this and for whatever reason just felt like it was a good fit for you. Hope you agree.

barsco1963

marlegal - love your post.

Eli - sending you healing vibes, smiles, warm thoughts and gentle hugs.

Katlebbie

El Thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Very Gentle (((hugs))), Miss you!

Love the Holistic Healing Hug Marlegal!

Carla62

Hi everyone my name is Carla. I had a lumpectomy about 3yrs ago chemo and radiation.. And I'm having such a hard time dealing with the pain and the hardness in my right breast . I want to go back and have the double Mastectomy . I'm tired of living with the pain and fear every time I have pain sometimes I hurt so bad I can't do a self exam...

marlegal

Welcome Carla. What has your surgeon said about the pain? Have your mammos since the lumpectomy found anything suspicious? There are exceptions to everything, but in general I don't think you should be experiencing pain on a daily basis. Hope you can get to the bottom ofnthis.

elimar86861

It's alive! Franken-colon has been awakened.

You won't believe me, but my surgeon actually looks like the famous film doctor (just slightly younger and with a better haircut!)

I am out of the Hospital and it is good to be home. Let the real rest begin. Once again, I was a healer-overachiever and my doc was happy to discharge me in two short days. I read through all off the posts of support and I thank you for them. If only I could have had some of that fresh cider or the baked goods because I spent my surgery evening starving and looking waifishly hungry.

Mac, Somebody with my kind of humor (but much more baking prowess) made a hilarious dessert!

Welcome, gagirl! Also, welcome to Carla62. Any idea what is causing your pain? Is it scar tissue and adhesions? Did the doctor have any answers for you? I had radiation and a hard boob for, maybe, six months. It was not unusually painful and eventually it did soften up. Although people heal at different rates, three years seems too long for you to still have that amount of soreness or hardness. I hope you can get some answers and a resolution that does not involve mastectomy (which can, sometimes, leave you with issues that are equally unsatisfactory.) Keep us posted.

sheila888

Welcome Home Eli

Loral

Welcome home Eli.........Glad all went well.

Momine

Eli, good girl! You be good now and REST.

marlegal

Eli, hooray! Behave yourself now! I hope your system lets you indulge in some of your favorite things real soon

Eph3_12

Did you have a need for the outhouse? Glad you are home again & able to heal (slapping your forehead)!

I'm getting ready to go see "Gravity". Excited & scared all at once. The previews have made my stomach knot up; will be interesting to see what the whole movie does.