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  • Isabella4
    Isabella4 Member Posts: 2,166
    edited December 2011

    ducky...where've you been ? I've missed your posts on here.

    Isabella.

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  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 13,369
    edited December 2011

    Isabella (my great-grandaughter's name).........................I've been around, just not on this thread as often as I use to be.......................I do check on you all everyday though.............I will make it a habit when I come on, even if I have nothing to say, I will at least say "HI"................so nice to know people even though your not around all the time, still think about you...................your a good friend............have a great day.........also enjoy your posts, and your quotes............I am a big "quote" person myself.............always enjoy them.................hugs.

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited December 2011

    duckybl:  My great grandaughter's name is Isabella too.   It has been one of the most popular baby names this past several years because of the Twilight Series.

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  • Dilly
    Dilly Member Posts: 655
    edited December 2011

    QCA, I hope you are still resting, and taking it very easy on yourself!!!

    My update: saw PCP this a.m, and his first thought for this pain I'm experiencing was gall bladder; so I'm scheduled for an ultrasound next Thursday. Knowing this medi-outfit, it'll be at least a week after that before I get any news. (grrr, but I do love my PCP). Anyway, I'm in the what is this queue, and the recent weight loss isn't quite as severe as I had feared since it turns out my scale was almost 4 pounds off, weighing light. That's real good news.Kiss

    Best to all -- Barbe, I'll be thinking of you this week -- Wave, you too. Kaara, you're doing great.

    Ducky, glad to see you here! We welcome you, always!

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited December 2011

    Joyce, I will be in West Palm tomorrow. Grrr.

    Well, gals, the onc wants a bone scan because of the rib pain. I knew he would so off I go Friday at 8. This will be followed by regular xrays. I made up my mind that I am going to corral the radiologist and get the prelim opinion. Sigh.

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited December 2011

    Good luck Barb...........I sure do hope that its just rads damage and not mets.  Can't say I blame you in wanting to hear the prelim opinion......I'd be right there with you on that one.

    Ducky, so good to see you!  Do pop in more often, we miss you!

    Love n hugs all!   Chrissy

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  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 13,369
    edited December 2011

    Oh thanks Ladies....................never felt so loved...................I will be back often.......hugs to you all.

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited December 2011

    Barb, sending hugs and prayers for your scan on Friday.  Hope it's from the radiation!

    L_C, I'm so glad the dr. thinks it's gallbladder!  That sure would be good news, wouldn't it?

    Ducky, I've missed you here and it's so good to see you posting.  Glad things are going well.

    I might hear something tomorrow since they said Thursday if not before, so here's hoping for good results.  Trying to do sort of mindless things to keep busy, like laundry, which I hate.

    Love to all.

    Kathy

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited December 2011

    hi all, just cking in. im starting to ramp up the thyroid doses, and now, my le and my eyes are real swollen. so, not much for the computer, can't tyope, or see the screen well.. hope the new tv series will be good lol

      Barbara: i'll be prying bout that rib pain.. mine they say, was a bone bruise.. we chased it as far as another pet scan.. your situation is different from mine, though.. i hear all the damge rad does to some of you gals,.. i'd opt for the preliminary, also.. put us in your pocket friday; and let us know...   .love toall waiting in the hall.3jays

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited December 2011

    THanks everyone. Kathy, I have you in my prayers and you too, L_C!!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited December 2011

    Barbara, can't remember if you've looked into Costochondritis. I have it and it's breath-taking-ly painful!!

    3jays, what new series are you watching?? I'm always game to try new shows.

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  • dragonflymary
    dragonflymary Member Posts: 356
    edited December 2011

    Okay, if you got breast cancer use it!  The woman came to our house to measure for carpet.  She went on for a while about how hard it would be to do it before Christmas.  Then I told her I was having surgery the first week of January.  Of course she wanted to know if it was anything serious.  I said, No, I just had breast cancer surgery last year and this is just a follow up to that. She immediately decided the carpet could be in before the holiday!

    She then went on to tell me about a relative who died of breast cancer.  I told her that almost everyone knows at least one person that's happened to.  I just happen to know several, of course.

    It's wonderful to experience the generosity and concern of so many people I don't even know! When I was young I used to think if I ever got cancer I would just succumb to it rather than have surgery or chemo.  Boy how little I appreciated life.

    Kathy and Barbara, praying for you.

    Dragon (Lynda) 

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited December 2011

    It was BENIGN!!!!  Just got the call.  DH and I had a good cry with tears of relief, about to decorate the Christmas tree.  Now I can do that with a much lighter heart,

    Thanks again to each of you for praying, thinking good thoughts, and all the kind words.  Now, I'll be thinking and praying for the rest of you who are waiting for test results, scans, and surgeries.

    Love you all,

    Kathy

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  • lulubee
    lulubee Member Posts: 1,493
    edited December 2011

    YAY, Kathy!  Celebrate with a merry heart!

    My PET is two weeks from today, and I would happily accept of few of those prayers!

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited December 2011

    Lulubee, you've got them!  The waiting, not knowing, is horrible, and we're all with you.

    Kathy

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited December 2011

    Kathy...That's just wonderful!  What a blessing!  Have a joyous holiday season!

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited December 2011

    Kathy, I'm relieved and delighted to hear your results!

    Barbe, I hope you get the same.

    Leah

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  • Isabella4
    Isabella4 Member Posts: 2,166
    edited December 2011

    Kathy...good. good news. I bet you are really relieved at this news. Thinking of you.

    We are having very cold wet windy weather....it is howling round my house at the moment. I went out to fetch my newspapers this afternoon and was met with sideways sleet, coming across the roads in big gusts. We are supposed to be getting 70mph winds tonight, and by the sound of things they're here. The bins are over on their sides, doors that SHOULD be closed and aren't are smashing and bashing about. (someones ears will be getting a bashing about in the morning !!) I am not venturing out, as it's wet under foot, and there are lots of leaves on the ground I am likely to crash. If I go out to see what all the banging and smashing is I might fall and lay there all night !!! I looked out of the door tonight to feed the cats, and not one to be seen, I bet they're all tucked up in the hay somewhere. Not like them to miss their supper.

    Am sat here in my dressing gown, had a long bath, and did my hair....plus burning my forehead with my tongs ... then couldn't be bothered to go get dressed again. The nights always seem a lot longer when its bad weather outside. I have an appointment with my neurosurgeon on Friday, and of course howling winds and snow are forecast. The last time I saw this chappie he was a bit dismissive, accused me of 'missing my last 3 appointments'...and told me I was now at the bottom of the list because of this. I have NOT missed any visits to him this year...I have just been sat patiently waiting for a letter from them. I was taken aback with his comments last visit, had no correspondence in front of me, so other than protest I hadn't missed the appointments I didn't kick up my usual stink !  I am ready for him on Friday, have ALL my correspondence, plus appointment card, stamped up to date, so want to get there to confront him ! These damned doctors are so arrogant and think they are gods. I shall have to ask DH to come up and drive me in if the weather is bad, as if there is snow on the ground I won't be able to travel safely from parking space ( if I can find one ) to hospital, alone....don't want a broken leg on top of everything else.

    The last of my ordered Christmas presents came today, now I just have to get them all wrapped up...I hate this job, am NOT good at it, and end up swearing at myself. I made a start on my Christmas cards today, and did precisely 3....the 'phone seemed to be jangling all morning and stopping my concentration.  ( one particularly stupid question I got was  'How do I give a puppy a worming tablet'...OMG... HOW the h*ll do you think you give a puppy a tablet, down its ear ?? I have to be polite on the 'phone, but , boy, I think how on earth are people so stupid !) Last year I went thru' my list and pruned it....well and truly pruned it. I was sick of sending cards, year after year, and not hearing back from anyone. I always write about a dozen letters to put in with the cards, and usually get a couple back, so this year they're being stopped ! A quick ' I'm OK, hope you and yours are OK ' will be this years message !! .

    Best of luck for all waiting for tests and results....I know one or two are worried, but am NOT going back to look, or this will all go into orbit !  Only 11.30 here, but having an early night, snuggle up in bed away from the storm outside, and watch some tv.

    Isabella.

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited December 2011

    ((Kathy)) happy dancing in Florida! Lynda, thanks for the good wishes and it's good to know B C has *some* things good that happen.

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited December 2011

    With you on Friday, Barb.  Sending hugs and prayers!

    Kathy

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited December 2011

    Thanks Kathy, I am SOOOOO happy for you!! And you KNOW I MEAN IT!!! You can face the holiday season with a much lighter heart. The New Year will be a blessing too...enjoy!!

    Isabella, would a taxi have less baggage than letting your ex drive you to the appointment??

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2011
    so glad KathyKiss
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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited December 2011

    WooHooo!!!!!   Kathy that is such good news!!!! and I can fully understand the tears of relief.  Enjoy putting up your Christmas tree and the rest of the holidays with a light heart.

    Barbe still hoping for good outcome for your tests!

    Lisa, good luck with your MRI!

    BarbA hoping your scans turn up only rads damage! (now that sounds terrible but the alternative is worse)

    Isabella, goodluck with your appointment and let that arrogant SOB have it both barrels!  Stay warm!

    Changing the guest room and cleaning down stairs has given me the impetus to want to keep going so I am, one room at a time, one day at a time (or longer) and hopefully by Christmas and the inundation of the family it will be all done!  Well here's hoping....lol.....I might feel differently tomorrow......lol.

    Be well and staay warm all.

    Love n hugs.  Chrissy

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2011
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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited December 2011

    Beautiful rose!  I can almost smell it right through the computer!  Thanks for sharing.

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  • lulubee
    lulubee Member Posts: 1,493
    edited December 2011

    Gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing!

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2011

    it is my neighbor's rose, she has a green thumb

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited December 2011
    good to see you all. having trouble tyoing, so hello and know im praying for you all.3jays
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  • WaveWhisperer
    WaveWhisperer Member Posts: 898
    edited December 2011

    Kathy, we all rejoice with your good news!!! I can only imagine your relief. Savor it!!

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited December 2011

    Morning ladies:  Up early today...going to see my GS sing at his school, then to a dr. app't with my boyfriend who is seeing a new doctor about his MS.  He was tested for all kind of things to see what was toxic in his body, so we'll know today what the prognosis is.  3jays...I know you will be interested to hear the outcome of this.  I am going to make an app't as well to see what he has to say about me and my dx of bc, and what I might be doing other than anti cancer diet and exercise to prevent a recurrance.

    Have a great day everyone! 

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