For those starting chemo in June

I did not even think about workman's comp last year or I would have gone to the doctor then.  I waited to see if it got better over the summer break.  Then someone told me carpal tunnel comes under workman's comp.  I looked it up on the web and it is supposed to come under it.  The pain started when I was typing so many reports in the Spring.

Anyway, the tech just said my doc would get a report in a couple of days.  Since my next apt is not until 9/2, I am guessing that is when I learn something.  The topical cream is making it feel somewhat better.

I do hope you have a good show Mary.  It is 87 degrees here as we speak.

Hugs to all,  Janie 

  Hey all,

Actually, it is not so much the wrist.  The pain runs from the pinkie down that side of the hand and the palm mostly.  Sometimes the thumb, and sometimes generates down the arm.  The tech said my doc would get a report in a couple of days.  Nobody there told me anything.  They went ahead and scanned several areas, not just the hand.  It is so strange because my docs check out everything and I read posts from others who have problems getting some things checked that are really worrying them. 

We have had some pretty stout winds, but only a few minor showers.  I am sure Fay will show up sooner or later. 

Wow! PJ, we started back July 25 and the students a few days later !  I remember back when we always started the day after labor day.... many years ago. 

We are really feeling the budget cuts, even in the big system I work in.

Sell lots Mary!

Hope everybody is well and stays that way.  J

Hey Girls, glad to hear from you N.L. You have been missed. Janie, I am glad they are checking everything. I think  C.P. can cause nerve supression and hence the pain in arm and numbness. I hope you have no problems with Workman's Comp. I think some insurances are easier than others to get it. You have a good Dr. and those are hard to come by. I think most are so busy trying to make so much money over booking they loose their reason for being a Dr. We did pretty good the past wk. end, not great but every little bit helps. We are staying home this wk. end. We only have a few festivals left. Yea, I think fall is on the way. It gets down right cold at night. We have to wait until the Dr. gives hubby o.k. to go with his shoulder and my dad has his eye surgery on both eyes. We are planning on leaving in Nov. My Dad is having trouble walking now. I am affraid something is going to come with him. I am trying to nip anything in the bud quickly there like talking to him about a mobility scooter, and he doesn't think he needs one he just has to sit down every 10 steps because his back hurts so bad. Come heck or high water; as the saying goes; I will be on my way. Well I better get out and check my calander to see when my dad has his next apt. and I think that is tomorrow. He will call me a hundred times because he will forget the day and time a hundred times so I need to check it all out so I can repeat myself over and over. Glad the gangs all here. Hugs, Mary

Hey girls, hows everyone? Hope you still have your job Paula. Nancy, glad you are doing so well. You sound really happy. Janie, hows the hand, still have it? Joking. Heard from Rene and she is doing great and busy. Dr. seems to think some of my hand numbness is from C.P. good lord. He said to wear my brace again when it gets bad. I better get, I have jewelry to make. Hugs, Mary

Welcome back Nancy Lee.  Your new life style sounds great!

Hey Mary, It has been a very long time since we heard from Renee.  I was just wondering about her the other day.

PJ.  You are right, not too many people are going to invest in a new business at this time.  They need to invest in a tank of gas instead.

Speaking of the school kids.  We had a tornado warning a couple of days ago.  The tornado drill requires them to get on their knees facing the wall and bend over holding their heads down with their hands.  So we monitored the halls and all you could see was hinnys lined up everywhere.  I guess if the tornado had hit us, the staff would have blown away since we were walking around.

I have watched some of the convention.  Years ago, I always watched both of them, back when things were exciting.  You did not know who the VP candidate was and some interesting negotiations went on like Reagan trying to talk Ford into being his VP (after he was president), but it fell through because Ford insisted on a co-president type job, not to mention the 68 Dem convention and seeing Dan Rather get hit on the head among other things by out-of-control delegates.

I have a follow-up apt Tuesday.  The nurse called today and was quite happy to tell me I did not have a recurrence (bone scan).  Of course I was glad to hear that, but I really did not expect a recurrence.  It was just a precautionary measure the doc did because of my bc history.  I really did not think it had recurred.  She said the scan was normal.  I asked what about the x-ray and she said he only mentioned the scan.  I asked if he found the source of my pain and she just repeated the scan was normal.  Well, of course, I am glad about no recurrence and a normal scan, but I really want to know why my hand and now my arm hurts.  I have a high tolerance for pain, but It got pretty bad at work today. 

Anyway, I guess I might know something Tuesday.  I heard them talking about a baseball player tonight who was repeatedly told nothing was wrong with his elbow.  Turned out he had bone spurs and had surgery.  I really hope he does not simply tell me I'm fine or something.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOLMAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are still a youngin.  I hope everyone has a great time at the cookout.

Just saw a special report on BC and other cancers on CBS.  It appears that there is much in the works for a cure and a lot of it sounds promising.  An expert from Sloan K talked about a ray gun that you point at the site and it zaps cancer cells.  I think I saw something about that before.

Everyone enjoy the holdiay!

Hugs,

Janie

Okay, so I fibbed about the tomorrow thing!!  I worked on Sat., Sun., and Labor Day at the motel...it turned rainy and COLD here so I had to take my jeep instead of the bike..we had a ton of kids at the daycare today because it was the first day of preschool.  My nephew was there and his mom and dad both came with him.  He's such a lucky kid!!  I may be teaching a class of preschoolers starting next Monday if that leaves enough caregivers upstairs with the babies and toddlers.  At this point I'm having so much fun with that group that I don't care if I get a class to teach or not.  It's supposed to frost the pumpkins tonight so I'm going to go snuggle into bed and get some sleep.  I WILL be back tomorrow!!!  Life is extremely GoodSmilesNancyLee

Nancy, so glad everything is working out so well for you.  It means the world to like what you do.

Mary,  sending anti-rain dance vibes your way while you have your Pow Wow.  Hoop it up good.

Later gators,  Janie

Well Mary, Nancy and PJ both got bikes.  Guess that means we have to get bikes too.?!?

It is still in the 80's.  Not much rain lately.  Had gullywashers last week though.

Guess I should turn in.  It is late.

Later Ladies,  J 

Hey all,

Mary,  I hope you get set up without a downpour.

MARY!  Whew!  That was close!  You saved me from making a big mistake....... like purchasing a bike!.......  Thanks buddy....... I can always depend on you to keep me straight.....like you said... one bike ride today ..... a 5 mile run tomorrow.... and possible addiction !!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone have a great weekend!  Watching any of the U.S. Open?  Several from the U.S.A. did well this year.  Looks like some rising stars.

Later ladies,  Hugs,  janie 

Paula, are you safe and sound? Hope all is well and you did not get too much damage or rain. Hi all, Mary

Hey ladies,

 Just returned from TN.  Saw my old high school play football Friday night and then went to the UT game Saturday.  Gas prices ranged from 3.79 to over 5.00 along the way on the trip.  It was 92 degrees in Knoxville at the UT game.  Mary, hope you don't get too much from Ike.  Paula, glad you are ok.  Think of you every time they mention TX on the tube.  A new boob!!!!  What a drag.  Looks like all the crap could be overr at some point in this journey.  My arm is swollen after my trip.  Will have to do the regimen to get it back down.  I can pretty much handle it myself now.

Later ladies,  Janie

Hey girls,

 :PJ, knocked off any of those appointments yet?  How close are you to the areas that were so heavily damaged?

Mary, can you tread water?  I do not have a digital camera either.  It is just not at the top of my list of things to purchase. 

Our superintendent "resigned" yesterday and they appointed an interim for one year.  He used to be the principal at my high school before moving to the BOE as an assistant super.  He's a good guy.  Maybe things will look up for the system.

PJ, let us know how go.

Later gators (should not call you that especially since TN plays FL this week.

Janie

Janie, we have come along way. Some times I think wow, we are almost at 5 years and still cancer free as far as we know (as far as we know; a hang up I have from my moms cancer death) and I wonder sometimes if time is our friend or not; just something that passes through my mind. I always say time flies when you are trying to live. We are all strong and a little tattered, o.k. shot to hell but we are nice people. Sometimes I think how hard it must be for those that don't have a support team like ours. Finding you girls has been my strength through it all and beyond. Thanks, in case I don't say it enough. We are heading out Fri. a.m. to a festival about 2 or more hours away. We will be back late Sun. I have been feverishly beading my little girls stuff. The Dr. told hubby he needs other shoulder operated on soon because he has rips in his rotater and he should not wait long. Hubby said he will think on it because we wants to leave in Nov. and he would have to have 4 to 6 months of P.T. It takes 4 or 5 months to get in for surgery from this Dr. We don't go back unless we decide to go ahead with the surgery.  Toolman told me I talk too much today....I still haven't spoken to him. He said he was sorry but how can you be, if I talk too much then I do and I just won't talk to him except to answer him and I can do that, (for a while). Maybe I cook too much too, and do his laundry too much too. Boy, he opened a can of worms as the saying goes. I better get. I have been watching the country music peoples choice awrds. Later and hugs, Mary

Hi Girls, hows everyone? Any test results yet P.J? We did really well this past wk. end. We are off again Fri.to a good size event so I hope we do real good there too. My daughter sent us tickets to fly out the 8th. to the 21st. of Oct so we are pretty excited about that. I am so ready for Az. We can look for a good camper place and get some R an R. It will be so good to see her, it has been a while. Well just wanted to see if  Paula had any test done yet and gotten the all clear. Well it is just Tue. but I am thinking its like Thurs. for some reason. Sorry Paula, I am a little screwed up. I think it is all the on the road stuff. I sometimes wonder where I am. Its all over in a 2 more wks.(the on the road) Well, I have to scadaddle. Is that hows it is spelled? It looks good so I will go with that. Later and big hugs, Mare