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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2014

    Chevy, are you yanking my chain? Clutch, seriously......it's 2014 and lets face it, you are no longer a "spring" chicken. 

    Good morning all....need to get out of bed & make coffee, Teka, that's your job..

    Camisista, make sure you are getting enough fluids...sounds exhausting..

    Always good to see ya 4sewwhat & Tango & 2ndTMaddy, & Sweet Pea & Wren & Lilli & MostlyMom.....whew, lots of women to interact with, I love IT!

    Is it possible that we are approaching mid March?. Unbelievable, feels like I have spent the last 8 months in recliner, oh, wait, I have! 

    Luvmygoats, have you been AWOL ? Or have I just skipped a page?

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited March 2014

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited March 2014

    Hubby & I are now heading out the door!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    Teka what a beautiful tablesetting and venue to start Monday. I believe that sugar and creamer are Henly, Community pattern. I'm not an expert on all old stuff , but  i do know, well, I know. Bad part is I've started to forget patterns.

    under construction adding as I learn: So sequence will change upon completion and things will be edited in :)

    Jackie, Blue, Aly, Wren and anyone else with thyroid hx or knowledge---let's make it a thing to discuss this. So, much is changing for me. Latest is I beginning to be able to smell which is improving my sense of taste. Taste on the tongue is sweet, bitter, salt, sour, umami(new one I didn't know about). 

    I started with this morning. I use cider vinegar to soak my hands when the eczema starts up. I opened the container today and got blasted with vinegar smell. I've been soaking with it since sept. when Chevy told me about it. Couldn't smell it or only minimally. Food is starting to have flavor---how very nice, how really very nice.

    Pub med abstract on the affects of low thyroid on taste and smell.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1163545

    Article about 19 things affected by low thyroid

    http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/29/1-signs-y...

    Different list of 300 things affected by low thyroid

    http://hypothyroidmom.com/300-hypothyroidism-sympt...

    This last list covers just about everything that can go wrong with the body. My point with adding this list is: first of all, I did know the thyroid affected every cell of the body, but I didn't know how intricately it is involved in all these diseases. We can make so many other reasons for all these diseases. I am so happy mine has gone kafluey enough that it's out. I now think, I have been subacute on thyroid for allot longer than 2007. AND even since then the dose wasn't close to what I needed to correct the problems. Case in point altered sense of smell for more years than I can remember. Things had to be at maximum threshold to get a minor taste.

    BBL have to help the guys with a tiling request:)

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    Chevy dearest,  I know to you that you believe no physical therapy is__________(you put in word). BUT you've trusted me in the past. Physical therapy WILL be a benefit. I just wish there was no ice and snow. When I hurt my back in August. The very exercise that I thought would help limber and strengthen, injured me. When the PT explained why, there was the AH-HAH moment. That very exercise put me in the hospital for 8 days in cervical traction in 1976 +-. I just forgot. It was on the no list. There were 35-36 years in between episodes.

    The following were the goals I made/requested from my PT.

    Physical therapy Goals: 1. Teach you(me)how not to injure yourself. 2. Strengthening of muscle groups on the machines, that he would show me how to use without injuring myself. 3. Balance improvement.exercises. 4. Identify if your leg with it's new hardware has any movement limitation that could cause you harm. All these things they get Masters Degrees to do. There powers of observation are very acute.

    Then we'll tell you quit going into alley dumpsters with your stilettoes on :) L&H's sassy

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    Sweet Pea, again so happy to have you here :). On kindle last night in bed, typing is abysmal. Congrats on Austins 2nd birthday and the move to the new house. AND BEING ALIVE--that the mostestes. I know you expressed so many fears last year when you joined STFU. You are a SUPERWOMAN, surgeries out the wazoo, chemo, radiation, a toddler, living with the in-laws for MONTHS, working the whole time. 

    Maddy get better. Our discussion on the saline rinses. I did it preop and since, besides the thyroid , the nose cleaning helped. Also, helped my hearing on the left---believe it unblocked the sinus side of the eustachian tube. Just know there was allot of popping then a clearing. 

    BTW in the hospital, I was the only one that I ever heard say a patient needed some nose cleaning. Buggars from oxygen therapy would make their noses so crusty. The aides would always look at me screwy when I'd say that was part of the totally body cleaning. Respiratory would use saline. But the actual buggar removal was "somebody" elses job. 

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited March 2014

    I am sooo bihineee lol

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    Tang sweetie when you are ready, you will do it. You've accomplished two assaults of TAC you are a SUPERWOMAN SillyHeartTOO. The feelings about loosing the hair are all over the map. Some it devastates. For me I wasn't happy, but I was curious. Sinead the singer and _______from Star Trek made it look good by choice. I figured I'd treat it that way. Cami said it best do it with Pizazz. Hats and flamboyantly gorgeous earrings. Eye makeup can really put the icing on. 

    BTW I didn't need to loose my hair. I didn't know I wasn't going to do anymore chemo. When my hair/head started to hurt after that one overdose on chemo, the hair did start to fall out. I pre-emptively shaved it. No more chemo. Also, no more hair. I never wanted to say to anyone, well see if you go beyond the one chemo. But you have, so, your on your way girl.

    Some like wigs, I preferred hats, scarves, and au naturel '. I still had all my scarves from the "flower child time". HUGS>>>>>>>>>sassy

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited March 2014

    Sorry guys I'm having a hard time keeping up I have s much gas--I can fill up a balloon and fly around--and it hurts.

    Chevy Stick shift? with u'r hip? What happen did they add to many nuts inside of u> I don't think it's a good idea to drive yets. your reflexes are not that sharp yet u silly woman.  Anew song Silly woman, as u limp on by etc

    OH Hole thanks after more than 6 years with this my water is vitamin and I take Potassium and Mag. too--so I'm an old hand at this they just can not figure it out. And I've had 3 Drs. trying so I just live with it. As I said before it started the first time I had chemo and never stopped, but it does keep me in sometimes when I plan on going out and then  just get mad--but it does exhaust me still. OH SE's are so fun.

    Oops business is calling. BBL


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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2014

    Camisista, I know you are top of it, but I am a worry wart.. Wish, I could stop...

    Tang, my scalp hurt so much, it felt good to shave it. We all know how hard this is, you are a lot younger than I, which I think would also make it more difficult. 

    2ndTMaddy, I am a big believer in the saline ( Ocean ) nasal mist. Is this your 2ndT around for the colonoscopy? 

    Sas talk about superwoman ? If the shoe fits...

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    OH GolfGirl---I'm supposin we are all SUPERWOMEN. We just keep on trucking and helping each other. Keeping track of what's up. That's a truly big deal. Like your tennis and golf. We all want you back out there cuz you love it so well. Maybe not the Chris Everett and Babe Zaharias, but hell you've done more than most. Seems to me tennis is in the background now. But all those skills and attitude you got'em :) Found this on BABE couldn't remember her last name. http://golf.about.com/od/golferswomen/p/babe_zaha...

    I like her quote, It's kind of like us.

     Babe Zaharias, on her power: "I just loosen my girdle and let the ball have it."
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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited March 2014

    Cami

    You take mag?  And wonder why you have diarrhea?  It works like Milk of magensia.  Do ALL those docs know you are taking that?  Eat almonds if you need mag. Tastes better too

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  • april485
    april485 Member Posts: 3,257
    edited March 2014

    Hey ladies, it has been a while! I cannot keep up with this thread but I do lurk sometimes. I saw lots of thyroid talk since Sas's surgery so I thought I would pipe in that they found a nodule on my 33 year old daughter's thyroid totally by accident. She had a CT scan because she felt tightness in her chest and due to being brand new to a birth control pill (she was off of them for years prior) she did not take chances and went to the ER in case it was a clot.

    Turns out she probably strained a muscle at the gym but they found the nodule on her thyroid and doc had her make an appointment with the Endocrine doc to have a needle biopsy but it is not until May and I am worried even though about 95% are benign I read but still....when it is your child you worry anyway. Keep my baby girl in your thoughts and prayers, kay? She is my youngest and I am very close to her and I am scared big time for her. After my cancer which surprised the hell out of me, who knows?

    Anyway, in other wonderful news, I am going to be a grandma for the first time in Oct! My son who is getting married to the Mom in April is the culprit (the wedding was already planned so no shot gun here...lol) so that was the best news I have had in a long time! So  happy about that news!

    Thanks for listening! Sas, I did what you said..just jumped right in and posted even though I can't keep up with this thread!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2014

    April What wonderful news about the Baby and the wedding YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

    Glad you jumped in. WE go from thyroids to stilettoes ----and everything in between. HUGS sassy

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited March 2014

    April, understandably you're worried about daughter, butThumbsUpresults from biopsy!

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited March 2014

    April I think we all worry about our kids more--but it seems like it is probably B9--so enjoy the thoughts of the wedding and baby--great news.

    Spookie my mag isn't just low--I have to go to the hospital for IV for that and potassium so yea the Drs. give me scripts to keep them up in the close to normal range. I've landed in the hospital like a week at a time from this, One time I was pparalyzed on my left side cuz of this so that was a long time in--so I don't just get low I get depleted---that was the time I was taken by georgeous paramedics and my eyes were closed I couldn't move and that's when I saw the light yelling I see the light I'm leaving now and he said I just opened u'r eye and shined a flashlight in it. then I was telling them how gorgeous they were. I know u've all heard this story so I won't go on with the goofy part of it. But it has lessened a little this past 6 months, but I still have it and by lessened it means it usually 1-2 days a week so that's a lot less LOL My mag goes next  to nothing my Pot. goes under 2. so they consider that not so good. And somehow my thyroid stops working too. They don't have a clue--2 different hospital and 2 sets of Drs. they just call me weird. And sometimes when I say I'm havin a bad day it usually means it's after my D and my bones are worse than usual--so I'm exhausted and in pain. See Spookie now u know all about it. But the worst part is being out with people even thos I wear depends it just explods out with no warning and all over and I'm not as embarrassed as I used to be--that's why I don't get embarrassed easily anymore. Sorry for the rant. Oh one more thing, since some of my intestine has decided to move up my side (pushing my liver into my ribs) my side also has pain when all this happens hahaha I told u I'm weird

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited March 2014

    April my nodules were also found by mistake.  I had very scary chest pain and went to the ER.  Mine was also found on a CT scan.  I had a needle core biopsy but they were not able to extract enough fluid for analysis.  Since I had BC they went ahead and removed the right thyroid.  All benign, as they were pretty sure it would be.  Nodules are very, very common and very rarely cancerous.  I know how you feel, being your daughter and all, but try not to worry.  It is highly unlikely to be anything serious at all. 

    Congratulations on all the good news in your life right now.  How exciting!

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  • FierceBluebird
    FierceBluebird Member Posts: 758
    edited March 2014

    Prayers needed please. I'm in hospital waiting for surgery time to remove mass in brain. I'm so afraid. This came out of left field. All my path reports and checkup s were good after surgery last July. Just finished rads in December and everything was going well. So upset. Love you guys.

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird, I am so sorry you are facing this sudden surgery.  Sending tons of healing hugs and love your way. 

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird, 

    Sorry!

    I join janis in sending *Healing Hugs*.SillyHeart

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird sendi.g you hugs.  

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2014

    BlueBird, .....so, so, sorry this is happening. We are with you, stay strong...

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  • 4sewwhat
    4sewwhat Member Posts: 2,093
    edited March 2014

    BlueBird,

    Big Hugs and lots of Prayers going up.  Best of luck.  Very scary but we are all with you in spirit embracing you as you face this new challenge. There is healing love all around you.

    Now.... Go kick its ass!

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird---(((HUGS))) and (((PRAYERS))) going to u.

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  • encyclias
    encyclias Member Posts: 302
    edited March 2014

    Saying prayers and sending calming thoughts

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  • tangandchris
    tangandchris Member Posts: 1,855
    edited March 2014


    Bluebird ((hugs)) omg...don't even know what to say.

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited March 2014

    Hellooooooo Owlettes!!!

    Long time no hoot.

    No way I can catch up; just want to send love and hugs and prayers to those who need them right now.

    Catching up from the memorial service (went beautifully - no family psychodrama!); jury duty (actually made it to the jury box but was excused during the "voir dire" process); and suddenly realizing that Spring is definitely here.

    Spent Friday at the Home Show at the Fairgrounds, decided there was nothing there I couldn't live without. Friday night was a dinner and "Sweetheart Marriage Conference" at our church - warm, funny presenter - an ordained minister with 30+ years of doing these kinds of workshops - and went back Saturday morning to finish.

    Then spent the rest of the day digging up and moving plants and trees in the back yard! Sweaty, tired, but felt productive!

    Sunday morning was church and Sunday evening was our small group meeting; there are ten of us (all good friends) that meet twice a month at each others' homes for fellowship, support, and killer desserts!!!

    Today - I never got dressed!!! Slept in, laid around in my jammies, finished two books, and now it's time to go to bed again. I never would have made it on that jury. I have my priorities!!!

    Once again, many prayers going up for all who need them.

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird, I would be so scared too. Sending love and healing light.

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  • JWoo
    JWoo Member Posts: 1,171
    edited March 2014

    Bluebird- we are here for you! sending love and healing wishes your way!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2014

    Thanks for all the support, Owlettes!

    What a crazy day! Saw PS, "farewell" appointment. Sad and glad, she and her staff are so kind and compassionate. They took my worries and fears seriously and always came up with a "do-able" plan with lots of hugs and laughs to boot. She's pleased with the outcome, I am took. 17 years of uni-boob and no cleavage, this is so different. She answers all my questions, probably spent half an hour with her today. We both had tears.

    My PCP is literally across the hall so I got an afternoon appointment to try to get rid of this disgusting cough. I was on anti-bi's (Z pack?), she's got me on inhalers and Phenergan with codeine to sleep. Still considering this as seasonal allergies. 

    Blessings, you're amazing! PCP loved that I've been drinking the "get well" cocktail of ginger, lemon and honey in warm water! You're a genius! 

    Oh great, I hear the winds are kicking up tomorrow! No wonder my sinuses were hurting tonight. 

    Tomorrow is MO and GI. Fun! When I think of a question, I add to a file I have set up on my phone. The day/night before appt it's just a matter of putting all the thoughts into a logical order and print it out. Two column format, questions on the left, responses on the right.

    Better post before I lose this.

    Ok, every time I try to post now, I get the Something went wrong message and get kicked out of BCO. 

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