INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

sas-schatzi

I thought perhaps some didn't know about this thread " Topic: Angels List from the BCO Discussion Boards" I keep in in my favs list and know I should look and ponder when it says "new" It's NOT a discussion thread, it's only for posting names of those that have passed. Celia manages it. The topic box explains the procedure.

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/56/topics/694012?page=31#idx_916

The thread has been going since 2007. Recently someone objected to the word Angel as they were atheist. The discussion is continuing in a different place. Last I looked it was 4 pages trying to decide the name and process. It'll get settled and their will be a separate thread for those that object to any religious connotation. Please, please, don't ask Celia about it. The discussion wasn't managed well, and celia has been very upset by it.

Smaarty

My DS with his GF and her dad. Off the coast of Italy, finally looking relax! Spoiled much??

Hi Mostlymom, nice to see you, been awhile.

Sas, I told Lover the same thing, get appt with gastro doc. Will she listen?

This is Evie at 4 mos. I just got the photo. She'll be 5 mos on Saturday. Where does the time go?

Loveroflife

Shhhhhhhh Ms. Smarty, you are going to get me in trouble. Nice photo of living life. Wish mine were still small lie Evie. Well, not really. Maybe only when I want to carry and hug them. Too heavy for my back now. Dd1 could probably carry me.

Lori, is your DH related to mine? I'm like you. DH can be the head of the household, but I don't like to be told what to do (sounds oxymoron huh?). There is the fine line. Unfortunately, I can be a rebellious if that fine line is crossed. Poor DH, I don't make it easy for him as I can be a mule. I wonder if being the first born(moi) has anything to do with it. Married for 21 years, do you mean to tell me it doesn't get better?? Oy, I need chill pills

Hello, MM!

JunieB

Sas - No, Rocky belonged to my friend in Phoenix who is a nurse at Mayo Clinic. I was just saying that when I first got to know him as a pup he was 8-12 weeks old, and that I can't believe that 15 years has passed so seemingly quickly.

And yes, countdown to surgery. Only 8 days now. I stripped my bed yesterday and washed my pillows, blankets, quilt & shams, throw rugs. 7 loads total, but still have clothes to do next Tuesday. I completed all of my paperwork and filing today at the place I volunteer, so I don't have to go in on Friday. Still a number of other things to get done before surgery as well. I think I'm gonna need the recovery time to recover from preparing for surgery as well as the surgery itself.

You mentioned a cervical pillow for surgery, but is there such a thing for the Thoracic Spine? Short of reminding them over & over, I don't know how else to make sure they are seriously aware. Also they give you a sedative just as they wheel you to the OR, so I never got to see the OR before surgery last time.

I see palliative care on Thursday, so I'll stop by the oncs office 2 floors up and check with them. They do have a hardcopy medical order for the Faslodex injections to be given at OHSU, plus when I see the surgeon on the 9th before surgery I'll check with him again. It hopefully won't be as difficult as you've described, because my oncologist's office is associated with OHSU, and my MO is an associate professor there. Here's hoping!

I've had to stop my anti-inflammatory & the fish oil for 10 days before surgery, due to blood thinning. I can tell you I sure feel the fibromyalgia and ostearthritis way more. I use the Relafen + Vicodan + tramadol on a regular basis. Stopping the Relafen SUCKS!

Lastly, I ran into that woman who told me not to listen to my doctors last Sunday at Church and she actually apologized for speaking out of turn. I thanked her and continued on.

Shep - Seriously, you should give a warning ahead of posting creepy pics of snakes and such. I just about had a panic attack. lol. I HATE snakes, and all creepy crawly things. Eewwwww!

Smaarty - You should be very proud of the quilt. You did a beautiful job. Such a blessing for that young man. Also, those antlers really work with your outfit.

Wow, Evie sure is growing up. Do you have a link for that free quilt pattern?

Sensi - I wasn't aware of the fact that anesthesia takes so long to totally leave the body after surgery. I only knew from my own experience that they need to leave the foley cath in for 48 hours, then I don't end up with a UTI.

Wenchlori - I've apparently missed something. You posted that as you get closer to surgery you are sleeping better. When are you having surgery?

Loverly - Thanks, my energy is better. I had that week where I was having SOB and using my inhaler daily, but then one day I (sorry for this) coughed up some gunk from lungs and after that my energy and breathing have been much better. Just have more pain because of stopping the anti-inflammatory.

Purpleminion - Your yard is pretty and inviting looking.

In the past couple weeks we've had cool/overcast weather, but yesterday it was in the low 70's and today 88 degrees. Weatherman is saying we'll hit the 90's this week. Yuck! It's 70 degrees here at 11:18 p.m.

Even though I've joined FB, I've been so busy getting things done I haven't had time to log in and see what's up.

Also, the craziest thing happened today. This really makes the our world feel small. I met a man on the bus who was born and raised in the town in California (Red Bluff) where also I grew up and graduated from High School. He was one year behind me. He said a lot of names from school, but I only recognized one of them. Red Bluff was/is a very small town and it has been 38 years since I graduated. Plus, I've never been to any of the class reunions.

Good night Ladies & sleep well.

M0mmyof3

Woke up to grouchy hubby, so it's going to be a looooonnnnnnnng da

WenchLori

Good morning everyone!

JazzyJuneBug, my surgery is on 6/15/2016, 2 weeks from today. I'm trying to get everything done before then. Weeding the garden, keeping up on the pool, cleaning house and getting ready for a friend's visit this weekend.

I need to catch up on everyone here! as soon as I get a free hour or two! I need to start taking notes so I don't leave anyone out.

WenchLori

Lover, it got better for us for the most part anyway. When he tells me he doesn't understand why I do things the way I do, I just tell him that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, we are wired differently. You need to get over it or make yourself miserable because I'm not playing. I've also taught him how to say please and thank you and not just expect me to do something just because he's the man of the house. Of course all of this goes for me as well lol

sas-schatzi

Good Morning Sweet Owlies,

Loverly, " Shhhhhhhh Ms. Smarty, you are going to get me in trouble" You are oh so right. The first thought I had when I saw Smarrty's note was we could gang up on you. I often dislike saying what I'm thinking, not that anyone could tell............But I'm worried about NASH. This is a reasonable link to NASH explanation.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health...

You are too young for a fatty liver and most if not all the predisposing risk factors are absent. Plus, yellow stools aren't normal. Do you hear that youngin? Tain't normal.

sas-schatzi

Ah-hah Loverly I found this very good link to describe everything you never wanted to know about yellow stools. I'm going to post it on the constipation thread too.

BTW Healthline.com is a very good resource web site. I used to recommend WebMD and MayoClinic.com, but now I will be checking with and recommending Healthline.com as a first resource.

http://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/yellow-stool#Ininfants7

Anonymous

Good Morning Y'all

Up with the loud chirpy birds. Too much annoyment for so early in the day. That is why cats bite their heads off. Not being grouchy...just factual

JunieB ~ Dang......Fibro flares when stressed and arthritis is always happy to join in. Thank goodness you can still take Tramadol. I was able to continue Fioricet during my spine surgery last year. It works well with the Tramadol. I was also able to continue with taking Celedrin which is a supplement that works for inflammation. Wish I could do a "pain dance" to drive all your aches away. ((hugs))

A thoracic pillow would be divine - is there such a thing Sas?

Snakes are not all bad! Not cute, but useful. We have a tremendous amount of moles tearing up the lawn. Hoping Mr. Snake will eat them all up. I don't like it when they are in my house - funny story I'll share later. The one in the pic is a Black Racer. They are not venomous but they are feisty! They will lunge like they are going to attack and will even sometimes chase people. Years ago, it was somehow deemed that my DS, FFH and I were the resident snake handlers. Best time was when big manly macho neighbor had DS (10 at the time) and 5 foot me catch one for him We boxed the critter up and released him out in the woods.

FeelingFeline - It's really true there aren't any snakes in Ireland? I know ST Patrick drove 'em out long ago. None of them slithered back?

Lookie - Bloody D is usually from Giardia . Easy to treat but so yucky until it clears up. Poor doggie. Hope whatever it is your pup is okay.

M0mmy has a GAH ( Grumpy Arse Husband) may he turn into a HAH (Happy Arse Husband) soon

Off to see yet another wizard, this time RO.......DS is driving. We will have fun

Loverley ~ I'm putting in a call to you for another Wacky Wednesday!

sas-schatzi

Lookie, where's your post on Bloody D?

Smaarty

JunieB, here's a link to the free Craftsy pattern

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor...

Here's some eye candy for today's viewing (much better than snakes)

sas-schatzi

Smarrty, Kinda has the cobra look Yummy. I always laugh when I see yummy guys like that. My Donnie is a stick man with black socks. Love Evie new pic cutie pie

sas-schatzi

Sensi, I had this in storage, it was posted by Fierce Bluebird, our Khristine . The bluebird in the topic box is for her. She passed a couple of years ago. When I repost it or send it to someone, it's a twofold post.

Bluebird144…NJJoined: Apr 2013Posts: 393

13 hours agoBluebird144 wrote:

Knitted Knockers Charities is a non-profit that exists to provide free patterns for knitters and crocheters to be able to make knockers and help mastectomy patients get freeKnitted Knockers made by volunteers.

I love my Knitted Knockers! They are light and soft and warm. Unlike my silicone prosthetic which is heavy and cold when first worn, then it later causes me to sweat.

I wear my knitted knockers inside a regular bra or tucked in the pocket of a mastectomy bra. They are beautiful, and a godsend to those of us with an uneven mastectomy scar.

Knitted knockers website:

http://www.knittedknockers.info/

Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

sas-schatzi

Shep, I ran across this thread. Didn't study it. I thought of you. It's on Boswellia for pain. There's only a few post, but there were some links.

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/136/topics/806035

sensitivehrt

Sas,

Yes I've seen those online, just haven't gotten around to ordering any yet.  I do plan on putting an order in and trying them out.  Thanks for the reminder .

M0mmyof3

Hubby is a bit happier today. First cast is off but they put him in a second cast until the 13th. Orthopedist didn't tell us originally tell us that he was going to have PT. Got hit with that out of the blue today. His orthopedist really ticked me off with the attitude that I have to continue to carry the burden of doing everything and hubby just is supposed to sit around watching tv. My DH didn't say anything to his orthopedist but when we left, he told me as soon as the cast is off, he is going to do as much as he can without setting back his recovery

WenchLori

Good hubbyyou have there M0mmyof2!

M0mmyof3

Yes he is. He is upset that everything is basically falling on me to do

WenchLori

Wish I were closer, I'd come give you a hand and a hug! I think I've totally worn myself out with the pool and finishing up the garden, but I'll recharge my batteries for you!

feelingfeline

Mommy all the best to you and DH. Hopefully you can muddle through. Or better.

Shep Re St. Patrick. Not only did he drive all the snakes out of Ireland, he drove out their fossilised remains as well. In fact he drove out all traces that snakes ever existed in Ireland!

M0mmyof3

Thanks Lori

sas-schatzi

Feline ..............and why did he do that?

JunieB

Ok Feline, I need to move to Ireland. Yeah! NO snakes.

Smaarty - Thank you for the link to that pattern.

Wenchlori - You and I seem to be on the same path in regard to trying to do all of our spring cleaning, etc. before surgery. We'll both need the rocovery time to come back from the cleaning & surgery. I hope your surgery goes well & your recovery is speedy.

Shep - The fibromyalgia & osteoarthritis are quite inconvenient. Looking forward to getting my Relafen back. Also, Palliative Care had told me to try a Tumeric Supplement and I had run out, but got my new supply today. I think it helped. Yeah!

Sas - I learn something new everyday here. I have never seen or even heard of "Knitted Knockers" Are they covers for a breast prosthetic?

Ok, good night ladies, I'm off to bed.

feelingfeline

JazzyJune the knitted knockers are the actual prosthetic themselves.

If they are like "Awesome Breast Forms" they will be filled with a light, washable, artificial fibre, like you might buy in a craft shop for stuffing a quilt or a hand sewn decoration.

Awesome Breast Forms are another similar group who originated in the US and have members knitting and crocheting all round the world. They are here

http://awesomebreastforms.org/

The volunteers at Awesome Breast Forms donate the materials and postage costs themselves so there is no cost to the BC patient.

I can testify to their work as I have received a beautiful piece of work from one of their volunteers. It came with extra stuffing so that you could alter the form if necessary or refill it if it needed after time. I wear prosthesis very seldom but when I do theirs is my go to one as it is soooo much lighter than the silcone one.

sas-schatzi

Feline glad you fielded that one. You did way way better than I could have. Repost it on the Flat sisters if you will, pretty please. I posted Kristine's post a few place yesterday.

Junie, see felines post Kristine really liked them.

WenchLori

I ordered a pair, I can't wait to get them 😀

sas-schatzi

DS Stephen coming home in the next hour from Tampa. Going to pull the Mom card about doing the lawyer thing with fixing Donnie's child support. Donnie's kids are 21 and 32 and still paying support. Huge story. Ridiculous story. The laws are so crazy. It's an unpopular subject so no one wants to discuss it. Not letting DS off the hook this time. Last time he denied help it cost me 4000$. I thought the system was injust and I was willing to correct an injustice. I only made it worse b/c I got a bad lawyer. Of course, I didn't know the lawyer was a schmuck. Only learned it the hard way. If DS doesn't cooperate this time........................................................

Loveroflife

RUN STEPHEN, RUN!

sas-schatzi

Hahahahaha...............but true