STFU (Shut the F*** UP)

camillegal

Good Morning--was I here before now?? I just rewoke up, I do that sometimes--why ??u ask--cuz I can.LOL

Jackie u'r words are so kind not just to me to everyone--u do have a wonderful outlook for life and people, but u know I do have to tease u sometimes, cuz I know u can take it. LOL

Sas if I was u'r secretary----- again, I'd be in my clown suit on the tower with my repeat rifle. Oh Phylogun knows what I mean-u are a dynamo, and it takes me most of the day to file my nails, unbelievable how much u accomplish--I'm like Mrs. Wiggins on the old Carol Burnet show and u'r non stopping.

Ok Chevy u got up late--are u on some timetable? Well ok u'rd like to get things done, Since I don't do much I guess I don't think about time like I used to.

Ok all my hooligans, I'll be back later, after I find my clown suit.

Chevyboy

Sass, I don't know WHAT is wrong with you, but I'm thinkin' whatever it is you want it done Monday or Tuesday?  What AM I dense?  What is "SX"??

Or even "BX"  ??  Guess an ear candle won't help you?  Just wondering.....

Lilli!  Glad you are home now!  You will always find tons to do!  Even if it is wrong!   So Cammi has a heart the size of all outdoors?  So is her butt!  She SAID so..... I think.  Or is that me?    So see?  She can't go near the water!

Cammi talked about swimming???  My God I would never try that now!  I would sink like a tractor tire!  Straight to the bottom!  They would not even be able to save me......  "She's a gonner" they would be saying, while wiping their brow.

"She sunk like a 7-ton Zephyr Train!"  "Just wait a few days..... she will float and we can hook her like a shark!"   So don't get near the water Cammi!  This, spoken from a true expert.  (I heard that somewhere)  Water is not our friend.  If you weigh over 50 pounds just get a kiddie-pool. 

I nearly drowned in the SHOWER this morning!  I was washing my hair, with my delicate head tilted back, and the water ran down my forehead, into my face, and I thought I would choke to death!   Has anyone ever drowned in a shower?   And shampoo does NOT taste good!   So I saved myself, by turning around.....miraculous!

sas-schatzi

Chevy, well if you 've changed your feathers to turkey feathers you can drown in pouring rain. BX-biopsy, Sx--surgery---Thyroid ultra sound has many irregularities, uses allot of terms associated with cancer. Learned more than I ever wanted too about thyroid last evening.  So, I want the bx asap. And checked to make sure the surgeon not going on vacation for sx. Pushing buttons.              You didn't get the second joke;)

Cami what I used to do with my secretary every morning was we'd have coffee and discuss what was up for the day. VERY nice  way to start. These days evreything in spurts, but when troubles abrewin' I do go only one speed CHARGE>>>>>.

Shellshine

Dear friends in Hoolieland

I get credit for Lillie's name - not Sassy!!!!  

Cammi - stop calling yourself terrible or other bad names or I'm gonna slap you upside the head. You are smart, wonderful, hilarious, kind, and our rock (along with Chevy, of course).

sas-schatzi

Thyroid Biopsy first available date July 19th, FRI. 10 am. Actually, works kind of good, my ENT surgeons--JP, his surgery day is Fri. I trust him more than anyone else for a thyroidectomy. So, this is a positive. He can pop in if he cares too or look at the slides on the 22nd. F/U with ENT surgeon Mon July22nd. My plan is to be on the table July 26 th. Let's see if I make it.  Can't see this not happening based on report, but we'll see. Call out to OR Director RE:Anesthesia, Circle, and scrub. Trained him when he was a new grad, and DS and he played soccer together for years. They've got all new anesthesia folks so will get Matt's recommendation and or see if their's a special anest. doc JP likes to work with. Matt'll know if JP has a crew he likes assigned. If not SUE for circle. Sent report to JP and asked him to keep a slot open for me on the 26th, this may be hard. He has 25,000 patients. I'm really persumptive that he hasn't got his surgery line up filled. But I know he will do what he can. 25,000 is more people than live in the community I live in.

camillegal

Chevy I'm so proud of u--u saved u'r own life just by rurning AWAY from the water--See we can do this all. I didn't say for sure I was going to try swimming I said maybe, cuz if I know my kids (and I do) they will never save my life, cuz they all would be laughing so hard I can see it now after battling cancer for years camille succombed to being in a 4 foot pool whie her family was by her side unable to move because of laughter. So I will tread lightly. Altho lightly isn't in my body shape. Oh and thanks for asking sas that cuz I didn't know either.

OK Sas U'r thyroid (u think) has cancer? or u have thyroid cancer however u say it--and they do a biopsy for it. WTF are the symptoms--Oh another thing to go thru for u. Does it ever stop? And I know u do know (God forbid) u do have it what the treatment is--it's so odd to me.. U can't be with anyone for at least a week--Oh How goofy this all is.

And Shell u must still be on cloud nine as well u should be--Chevy and I are on maybe cloud 2 or 3 depending on our day. 

camillegal

Oh I did forget to tell u I was a lifeguard----Completely staying out of the deep end of a pool I not only saved my life, but I;m sure saved others that I would have pulled down with me.

sas-schatzi

Cami are we talking TURKEY's in re: to Chevy(gossipping say it low so she can't hear it:). Stopped at a turkey farm one time, just cuz I was interested. ALL, thousands of turkey's, protected with these overhead shed roofs. Reason given by turkey farmer was turkey's can drown in rain. So what happen's to wild turkey's ??? 

CT on June 21st DR A saw something suspicious. Called and faxed to Dr G's office CT report on 7/3.  He read it and wrote an order. Had Ultrasound 7/10 walked the report up to dr. G's office 7/11, he wrote for BX  which was to be called to me this morning. Except I was there at opening. MY study last night said first step based on description would be biopsy. Biopsy confirms what I read last night. Too many words associated with need to rule out cancer, and that biopsy is first step. The whole thyroid(both lobes) are lumpy bumpy, increased in size, Solid and Cystic nodules and some Hypoechoic nodules. Took me awhile to say it hypoechoic. Had a little help from a friend . 

The importance of being proactive. First fax from his office sent to the wrong fax, 2nd fax didn't include H&P, 3rd fax ended up in the computer netherlands. 4th fax with complete info made it. If I hadn't made all the calls to verify sending and receiving- it wouldn't be scheduled, BUTTTTTTTT it is. I'm on the ENT surgeons radar and he love's me. My doc's loved  me or respectfully feared me, except one we openly disliked each other. 

Prerigistered copay charge was 200$ paid by credit card, called insurance carrier and it's 150$. That's corrected.

The OR Director thought I was a fabulous teacher. He's like 6'5, when I could, I'd have him sit while I was teaching, it hurt my neck LOL. I'm pleased, very pleased. All the ducks are in a row. Except OR room crew. DS just finished a very intense thingy with a law thingy. So, held concerns till that was done.

Current research for those that have heard that there is a connection between BC and Thyroid cancer(TC), older info says there is. Current May 2013 -Says if TC occurs first and there was radiation-yes, or if there was any of the uses of radiation in the 50's for all the stupid stuff they used it for then-yes. Radiation for any other reason that could have exposed the breasts i.e Mantle radiation for lmyphoma-yes. I don't fit any of that. Except bad genes from Paternalgrandma's side. How much Dad's Benzene exposure at 25 that kept him in bed for a year who knows. So, unless post analysis, they determine something different. There's no relationship. endocrine.web--great site, but going through the whole site. They haven't updated some of their web pages to the new information, they have on front web pages.

Cami, I'm okay--seriously, I'm in attack mode. Self preservation, if that's an easier concept. When the path report comes back which will be the day of BX, I'll cajole the doc, JP likely will be onsite to agree or disagree. There are 4 main cancers with 2 variants. I will be rooting for the "well differientiated". The other two main ones aren't so good. But been there done that, I was proactive in the BC thing, and I'm here now. The BC thing was highly aggressive and brain tumor dx'd same day b/c of pushing buttons--I gotter done in three weeks to BMX. Cancer may get me in the end , but it ain't getting me now, Uh Uh no way, not without a fight.

Jp called and said the guy doing the bx is good.

rennamr

I think I may also have costochondritis. Been having problems taking deep breaths for the past 5 days. Finished radiation almost a month ago. I have ocassional sharp pain in my sternum, as well as the side, under the arm pit that I had radiated and lymph nodes removed. When I sneeze, it's very painful in my sternum as well. CT scan shows no inflammation in lungs, so doc has no reason/sign of abnormality to explain my breathing difficulty, but now have left him a message asking if costochondritis could be a factor. Can you test for that?

rennamr

I can totally relate to what your saying and STFU is my favorite acronym! No matter what anyone else is going through...YOU are going through your own personal hell in dealing with your diagnosis and treatment. That doesn't make it any less significant because it's "not as bad" as someone else. It's still bad, tramatic, scary, horrible...it's all that. You have a right to be angry, scared, sad, and it's good to cry. It's a good way to purge.

It was nice to read this because it's my exact thoughts as well.

camillegal

Welcome renmanr--OK someone wi answer u'r question soon--I don't know otherwise I would. But don't worry we have nurses on sight here.

sas-schatzi

I'm working on it . Doing it by PM:)

sas-schatzi

rennamr--sweetie you are totally welcome here, but this is your first and 2nd post. You've already called your doc.(MO)? Therapies i.e radiation affect other things. Costochondritis is a diagnosis by exclusion that means you test the other areas that may be related to that immediate area i.e EKG, lung...then if it is normal, it has to be Costochondral.  Physical exam of costochondral margins elicits pain while touching(palpating) that is a signal that the cartilage where it meets the rib is inflammed or other wise stressed.  Saves money if the Physical exam done first. Your doc palpates it hurts--done. To order a CT HMMM, but you used a key (phrase)word Short of Breath, that's why he did a CT. BUT and BIG BUT to many things needed to be evaluated before going to a CT. Please, You need to learn early go to your PCP first.  They have a different approach then MO's.  Was shortness of breath because you were air hungry, or b/c of pain or other cause. BIG difference.  Please, be evaluated by PCP--primary care physician.

Remember to be respectful of CT usuage. One CT equals 200 xrays.

camillegal

Rennamr ---See I told u--I didn't think tho--u always end up going to u'rPCP when something is new and not in their specialty--That's why we end up with so many Drs.

Sas after all that I probably scared her away and I did not know a ct was like all those x-rays. oh my--I remember being pregnant and hearing u have that glow--hmmm didn't think there was another kind of glow.

rennamr

Not scared away...not sure about comment of 1st and 2nd post, was that too much for me to post?

I had heard CT scan was = to 1,000 xrays. But how is that in comparison to 2 weeks of radiation? Or chemo? I think it's all cumulative, but either way, I'd rather NOT get those types of tests done because of the higher risk of exposure...

They did a chest xray when I went in for the breathing problems and there were 2 spots they saw and wanted to follow up. EKG was fine, did a D-dimer test for clots since I just started tamoxafin, everything was back fine (altho creatnine was elevated slightly). I did NOT want to do CT scan, but dr said he preferred it in order to determine if possible inflammation in lungs due to radiation.

Also, good to know about going to PCP first, I JUST finished with treatments and honestly, I've never been sick before, so I have seen my PCP only a couple times in the past 3-4 years, so not used to all this with multiple dr's and stuff.

Oh, FYI, the 2 spots (approx. 2 mm in size) are pulmonary nodular density, likely to be benign and they wanna do another CT scan in 3 months. I REALLY don't want to do a bunch of CT scans....

camillegal

rennamr I'm glad u'r back--and u can write as much or as little as u want and say what u want, we're all fine with that and if the gals can help u with anything they will. So get comfortable cuz we are a good group, but some of us have issues--u'll see.

Chevyboy

Yes.... I have an issue.  Several in fact!  Welcome "rennamr"  !  Most of us are just a little nuts, but fun!    But if I understand you correctly, You DID have a double mastectomy, and then radiation and chemo???  Wow girl!  You have been through a lot!   And you are on Tamoxifen?  Hope it works well for you!   There are at least 2 nurses on this thread, so they can help you with any questions..... 

You can ask me something about gardening, or simple things like that!  Ha! 

So NOW I am allergic to the "rubber" gloves!  Not just the 2-Mercaptobenzolthiazole that is in the mecication I put on Lacee!  I wear the gloves, so I won't get that "hot-spot" medication on ME, but that med is also in the rubber gloves! 

Damn!  ONE of these days I will get it all figured out.  Maybe even before I go crazy....er.

sas-schatzi

Rennmar, you have been through the BC ringer. That's meant in the usuage of old wringer washing machines. A GOOD PCP should be the center of the wheel. Not that all referrals should be made from them. BUT they are the generalist. Specialist concentrate on their body system and tend to go high tech.  A dear PCP friend taught me the following" The Pcp should listen, talk, examine, talk, then offer there conclusions, then divise a plan.". I only understood his wisdom when he was no longer able to carry on.  AND AND have all reports from specialist brought back, so that the PCP knows the total Picture of what's happening with you. Hey Renamar  STFU we can deal with IT if you can. LOL

RENNAMR STFU you chose us as the first place to post. How long have you been lurking or did you just see STFU in the active list.    HELL,  I  came in with hat in hand. Your favorite saying, STFU you should fit right in.

sas-schatzi

CHevy I told you so..........I asked you to check everything around you for that chemical-----------I was ignored  that may be the only time I EVER get to say that.  OMG that felt sssssssssssssssooooooooooooooooo good. OH Cami....jump in quick...... AND Littlegoats said as I did you were changing to many variables at one time. Course littlegoats had to translate what I said LOL. I have trouble talking layspeack @ times. To identify a problem --change only one thing--sources choose from 4-5 days. It takes the body that long to recover from an assault. Allergic response to back to baseline. CHEVY you changed a bunch at one time LOVEY. Now you must begin deducing again.------------but you did change the course of events and stated you saw almost normal skin. YAY. So, don't be discouraged, you are just becoming a better Sherlock Holmes all around:)

savgigi

Welcome, rennamr. We are known as hooligans for good reason. Don't be surprised if your name is changed often depending on the topic. That means you are accepted and we love having you here.

sas-schatzi

Rennamar D-dimers are positive under certain circumstances besides clots. Things cause d-dimers  to be irrelevant i.e recent surgery, trauma to tissue, anything that causes bleeding cuz the clotting mechanism starts..... I have to do a STFU search, nothing against you rennamar, it's this stuff used to roll of the tongue---now it's  STFU unretrievable.... so, please read wiki          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-dimer      sassy

sas-schatzi

I couldn't have been sitting here for three STFU hours! but that what the post says what up?

Wren44

Cami, This proves your spelling is on the right track!

The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, the British Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5- year phase-in plan that would become known as "Euro-English".

In the first year, "s" will replace the soft "c".. Sertainly, this will make the sivil servants jump with joy. The hard "c" will be dropped in favour of "k". This should klear up konfusion, and keyboards kan have one less letter.

There will be growing publik enthusiasm in the sekond year when the troublesome "ph" will be replaced with "f".  This will make words like fotograf 20% shorter.

In the 3rd year, publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expekted to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible.

Governments will enkourage the removal of double letters which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling.

Also, al wil agre that the horibl mes of the silent "e" in the languag is disgrasful and it should go away.

By the 4th yer peopl wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing "th" with "z" and "w" with "v".

During ze fifz yer, ze unesesary "o" kan be dropd from vords kontaining "ou" and after ziz fifz yer, ve vil hav a reil sensi bl riten styl.

Zer vil be no mor trubl or difikultis and evrivun vil find it ezi TU understand ech oza. Ze drem of a united urop vil finali kum tru.

Und efter ze fifz yer, ve vil al be speking German like zey vunted in ze forst plas. 

juliaanna

Rennamr,

Welcome to the hooligan hideaway!  We often give advice, sometimes even take it.  We can be serious when the occasion calls for it, but mostly we have fun. A number of folks (can't say just women, ladies, females because Charles stops by now and then) live in the Eastern and Central time zones so they are going to bed as us west coasters are just getting cranked up.  Of course that means they are up early and beating their gums as we are still sleeping.  We've been known to keep the thoughts a-flyin' round the clock.  

Sas, Glad you are going balls to the wall to get this thyroid thing done.  If your schedule holds true, we'll be having surgery the same day.  Mine's only cosmetic...your's more critical.  We're not letting you go anywhere, Miss sassypants.  You are so much more informative than Dr. Google and you say STFU!

Mostlymom, How are you doing?  Hope you have something fun planned for this weekend.  Don't want to think of you worrying about surgery on Monday-I'll worry for you, okay?

Flowers, Hope you are doing the same thing...don't wear yourself out getting things ready...

Sweet Pea, ChickD,Maryloowhoo and Blondie-  How are you doing?  

Howdy, Hi and Hello to everyone else!!

I had a nice day at work.  Got off early and picked up my new glasses-now I can see both near and far without squinting.

TTFN!

Anonymous

Wren - that was awesome.

ChickaD

Miss Sassypants....you totally blow me away with how in control of your medical plans you are...so impressive!

Welcome Miss Rennamr...love your pic!

Hi all my other hooligans.....♥

Shellshine

Hmmmm, remnanr, I think your first nickname is renameher!

Welcome!

luvmygoats

Wren - Too Funny! I started out really, REALLY trying to follow this thinking Wow. About 3-4 sentences from the bottom I realized the direction of the Euro English. Laughing my silly head off. But I do like those things where most of I think it is the vowels are removed and most people can still make good sense of it.

RennamrOregani - Sas knows from whence she speaks. I must admit that I don't see my PCP except yearly to get my HBP meds so I would have done just like you (and have done so I freely admit). PCP OK but not much relationship. He hasn't shown any coordination tendencies. Between BS, PCP, gyn, MO wish one would and the only one who has tried seems to be MO. Hope you get some answers but I agree with Sas. Costo. is left when other things are ruled out. Does anything make it better?

Shellshine

Good One, Wren!

rennamr, another nickname is renn - then we would have two rens: Wren and Renn!                             When we add  ette after your name it's a term of endearment, as in Wrenette, Chevette, Cammette, Sassette, Phyllette, Vegette, Juliette, Blondette, Chickette, Flowerette - well, you get the picture! 

Shellette

Shellshine

Luvmygoatette.