The Hermit Club

camillegal

Oh Chevy doesn't really come on this thread--she's no hermit that's for sure--I feel so bad I wish I lived by her I'd stay with her in the hospital at nite, it's always nice to have someone there for little things, That's the problem we all live away from each other and can't really get to each other if we need it. I know her family's there but given a break at nite is good for them. I'm sure it hurts more now that it's set in but talking to her she sounded like nothing was wrong. She's a trooper. I feel so bad. I will not write this on an  thread she reads hahaha, or I'm in trrrrooubull.

sas-schatzi

Oh Cami , she loves you all is okay for whatever you say or think. Iposted on all the threads I thought she was on, plus what was on nher home page and a couple where I knew she knew folks. 

camillegal

duckyb1

Bummer...........heal quickly Chevy........

Jazzygirl

Hi hermits- yes Chevy is on the Insomniacs thread, which many of us are also on. Broken hip is no little thing. Big set back for her, but hopefully she will heal and get better.

Off to the breast surgeon this afternoon to begin my 6 month follow up.

Happy Valentines Day to all here. May you have a day full of love and nice surprises!

sas-schatzi

11:am EST:Hello, update on Chevy. Surgery is still on at 2 pm. Sounds very good. She's thinking more in the direction of going to a rehab faciltity. It's a hairline fracture on the outer aspect of the hip, the ball joint is not affected. This is very good. It will make her recovery easier. The ball joint carries the weight.

She did get herself up and out of bed to use the bathroom by pushing a chair last night. The staff went into a tissy. They put a catheter in after that and explained about the call light.

Sends love to all. Told her she will reading for days. I'm supposed to call around 6 pm Colorado time. Okay someone tell me what time that is EST----8 pm? Sassy

Anonymous

Sassy...that would be 6:00 pm est.

Paula

Jazzygirl

Sas- 6 p.m. Mountain is 8 p.m. EST. Give her our love. The break on the outside not as bad as the femur/hip socket break. My mother had that. They pinned it, then later replaced it.

Went to see the breast surgeon today. Exam of the girls went well, but a different discussion came up. She wants to run more genetic testing on me, and we are running a comprehensive panel via GeneDX? Anyone had this? I know some of you have a much stronger history of cancer in the family than I do. 

I already had the BRACA 1 & 2 because my sister and I were both diagnosed at the same time. I had one uncle on my fathers side of the family with prostate cancer (we reoccurred and took his life) along with my sisters bc. So between the bilateral bc, and that, she recommended we do this to see if there are any other concerns. She says that this is a newer test since I had my last genetic tests that gives people an idea of risks for other types of cancers including pancreatic, colon and melanoma. 

I told them I want to be sure my insurance is going to cover it. Although both the BRACA and Oncotype tests were initial approved by my insurance, I had to work/fight through the the labs to appeal multiple times to insurance to pay for those tests (which they finally did!)  

Should hear more on this in a month. Would love to know anyone else's experience with this?

camillegal

Jazzy I don' know anything about this test--I had the Braca 1and 2 but it was strange, I remember cuz she said this test isn't as thorough as they think, but in a couple of yrs. they'll be something different which will tell a lot more. So that's all I got out of it. Good luck with this one and u have to tell us exactly what it does,

sas-schatzi

2/14/14 8:55 p----Chevy called at 8:35. In her room. Totally coherent. Voice raspy from tube. Pain scale 5. No PCA, suggested she ask for one. DD & Dh had just left. Subcu Heparin given. Rehab starts in Am. I'm to call her @9-10 her time. I finally have the time straight. Thanks all. Two incision(usual). Sends her love. Sassy

duckyb1

Grayson update.......doing play-doh with her sister.....making progress........

sas-schatzi

Jazzy, saw your post re: new gene panel. I'm interested in hearing more. Please, more details as you get them Thanks sassy

duckyb1

Jazz.........My husband had Pancreatic cancer....his mother had breast cancer, and her sister, my mother had colon cancer..............

My daughter's MIL has breast cancer, got it at 53..still alive.....her brother died from Pancreatic cancer, and her mother......

My grandson has scoliosis, so they checked my grandaughter........at that time they also asked for pages of information........when they saw the medical family history they told my daughter that they wanted me, and her MIL to be tested for the Braca 1, and 2.......even though I had no history on my side.......it was for my GD's benefit..........they are doing genetic testing and studies at my BC Center, so I may talk to them.............

sas-schatzi

Morning Owlettes, Olders, Hermies, Stfuer's Our Dear Chevy is up and moving. She called me 06:45 am Her time. LOL. She's was getting up to a chair to eat. Wants to get back on the computer. Misses everyone, thanks you for all the words of support.

She's on oxy. I forgot to ask pain scale I wasn't quite awake yet. LOL it was 08:45 am my time.Took Melatonin late so I was groggy. Her room sounded busy.

Her bladder cath is out(usual). Lovenox for anticoagulant ( usual). Voice almost regular, little raspy.

I'm with you all, miss our morning post of play by play by her. Update later Sassy

Jazzygirl

Sas- good to hear Chevy is doing better. I think she needs to join this thread when she feels better too! 

Going to be 70 degrees here today. How are my hermits doing around the country and the world?

camillegal

Jazzy shh about the 70 degrees--someone will find u, believe me.

Well one thing I've called Chevy a few times--busy--so we know her mouth is working all right. I'll call later.

Jazzygirl

Hi hermits- this has been one kind of a crazy week and ready to get into a new one. Couple good/interesting things from the week to share though!

We finished the short story class on Tuesday, and I presented and read my final short story on The Red Canary in the Coal Mine. I think I told you my writing partner turned out to have family from PA, and his grandfather was also a coal miner! A native american woman in our class came up after my reading and said "would you e-mail me your story, my grandfather still works in the coal mines and would love to read it." Now how about that, what is the likihood that there would be three people in one small class that would have that kind of shared history? Pretty cool. Our instructor takes our short stories at the end of the class, reviews them, and mails them back to us with private feedback. Those came yesterday and the comments were good. I had taken this class before but my short story was more of an essay, and our instructor said I needed to take my family stories and turn them into a real story. He said I have made this transition into short story writing with this story, so I am on my way. Our class is going to form a writers group too!

Second thing to share with you was about the memorial dinner last night for my friends mom. Of all the passings this week, this is the one that went deep, as I am friends with the entire family and knew there mom well. She was always part of anything I did with my friend, and everyone loved her. The women that hosted it had the most lovely home and there was great food, wine, and conversation. We all shared stories about the mom, and it turns out, the honoree had a boyfriend 18 years her junior at one point before I knew her. A woman after my own heart!  

Today it is going to be 70 degrees again (I know, be quiet Jazzy) and my friend with the big St Bernard and I are going for a walk/hike this afternoon.

sas-schatzi

Morning Owlettes, Hermie's Hoolies, Olders(? lol):

Chevy's going home today. Only taking tylenol. hardly feels she even needs that. Up with PT a couple of times, Everything's ready at home. Anxious to be out of there, home, and back here Love to all XOXO sassy.

duckyb1

Celebrating 3 years since I got the cancer news........kids reminded me....it was yesterday....LOL

Lily55

wow three years along, but what do i say? Somehow congratulations does not seem right, heres to the next three x 

SallyS70

duckyb1, like Lily I don't know what to say.  Of course, I wish you many, many more healthy years.  Your quote is very true and is making me think which is good.  It sounds like you are able to forget your dx since your kids reminded you of the date.  That is encouraging to me.

SallyS70

Chevy, hoping that you are comfortable and cozy.

Jazzygirl

Ducky- congrats on making it through three years. Something to be grateful for. 

SallyS70

Jazzy, congratulations on the reception of your story.  Have you thought about submitting it for publication in a mining magazine? ... or a local Pennsylvania publication?  

I have three boosts left before I am finished with radiation.  I have been good about walking every day ... a short walk ... so I better get going if I want to keep up my record.  Have a good week everyone.

Jazzygirl

Sally- thanks for your comments! Actually, our teacher gave us some good ideas for short story publications to submit to. Thinking about it. 

You are almost done with rad treatments. I remember how glad I was when mine were over last March. Walking should really help you recover from the fatigue.  Looks like you are already on the AIs, so now you just move to the follow up process after this? Life slowly returns to some level of normalcy once you are out of "active treatment." I hope you can find your way back to things you may have parked for awhile during all this.

Spookiesmom

WoooooHoooo Ducky! Here's to many more!!!!

duckyb1

Thanks ladies, I am grateful, and cherish every year I  get......it is a journey.............and  yes in the beginning you think......"I can't do this".......but somehow you find the strength to do what it takes......and you do.

Sally 3 more great.....that is huge....I did 38, my Letrozole has not been kind, but we do what we have to do.......

When I began this journey I said to my children...........I have cancer.....it does not have me.........hugs

camillegal

Good Going Ducky--it's always nice to hear.

Jazzy I'm not surprised u did so well, I always knew u would,

Well I guess me calling the hospital last nite was in vane cuz Chevy wasn't there---who gets out so quickly, I know Chevy. What a woman, I hope the pain is low for her, but she wouldn't complain anyway.

Oh Ducky we're supposed to get inches more snow starting this morning???? How much can this sky throw at us.

Jazzygirl

Hi hermits- another week begins. I hope the snow lets up where you are, and we get some back here. We now have a large fire on one of the Pueblos here. Fire risk way up with lack of moisture this winter. We rarely see wildfires this time of year, and its not a good sign.

Happy President's Day to anyone here who works and have the day off!

I am heading into the client site after working remote last week. It was so good for me, I don't look forward to going back today. Four more months on this contract, I hope I make it through, things are unraveling on this project quickly.

Wishing everybody a good week with whatever you are dealing with, celebrating, etc. 

duckyb1

Jazzy..........stay safe........