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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited June 2009

    and getting tired is extremely normal - they are poisoning you & your body is fighting back. Takes a lot of energy!

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited June 2009

    Date for cutting off the top o'my haid: Tues. 6/23 at dawn. Surprised  eeeeeek!

    Lisa

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited June 2009

    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((Lisa))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Oh my gosh. How are you feeling about all this?

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited June 2009

    It took me a second, but I got.it. Lisa - stay strong! You are a fighter and you've got a cheering section rooting you along. Let us know details - kaiser LA? How long do they expect to keep you in the hospital? Can I (we) help you out in any way?

    Loving thoughts going your way,

    Lisa #3

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited June 2009

    So they will totally shave your head before they do this??? I've got lots of hats for when they take the bandages off.

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited June 2009

    Nah, no shave. The area around the incision on the side/top of my head only. He said if I do a creative comb-over it won't show much at all! That's where my titanium plate and screws will go in. I remember your great variety of hats, Susan, but I don't think I'll need 'em.

    Yes, Lisa#3, I'll be at Kaiser-Sunset Medical Center. 24hrs in the ICU minimum, transition to a reg. room, some testing and resting, and yet another MRI, and I hope to be discharged before the afternoon rush on Friday. I'll have a better idea when I wake up and still have my wits about me.

    If there is something you all can do, it's get me to Union Station near downtown on Monday early to mid-afternoon. I'll take the train and my daughter T, will bring me back intact, Lord-willing. Can someone semi-local do this for me?

    Brenda - how am I feeling? A little bit of trepidation on my decision to treat in this way. Dr.P has my full confidence but the procedure and location are still mighty scary. I do have an Adv.  Medical Directive in place, but I hope not to need it!

    xxxooo

    Lisa

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited June 2009

    Will be thinking of you, Lisa.

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited June 2009

    I've got a doctors appointment at 2:15 (routine followup), but I'd be happy to drive you to the station as long as I can be back up here by then.

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited June 2009

    I have to be here to pick up the kids from school Monday. Dh is working and they aren't done until Wed.

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited June 2009

    Thanks, Susan -  I may need to take you up on that. OTOH, I've maybe got a lead on a guy from church who'll take me to my door. He'll be visiting his grandkids while there. It'll save me from having to walk/hobble from the bowels of Union Station all the way to the front doors and then find the taxi line and pay some guy $68 to No.Hollywood.

    I don't wanna do this. Can I take my kickball and go home now? Kiss

    Lisa

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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited June 2009

    HOORAY!!!  Brahna, let's hope and pray you are one of the very lucky ones.  Sure sounds good so far.  Don't worry about feeling tired, just listen to your body and sleep when you need to. 

    So good to get more pix from our Liz.

    Hugs, Shirlann

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited June 2009

    Hi gang...I am physically home...mentally, now-- that is another thing all together..

    Yesterday was a really hard drive through construction and traffic from Cedar City

    Utah..I know now we are not as young as we used to be...LisaSDCA what in the 

    world are they doing to you?? Please explain...am wishing you the absolute best..

    I will read back...too tired right now..

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited June 2009

    Welcome home SoCal. We missed you. Can you do lunch on the 28th? LisaSDCA has a thread of her own you can check out. It is called the Brain MRI is making me crazy or something like that. She is going through a lot right now.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited June 2009

    what happened to this thread..we were lost...28th sounds good

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  • bonnid
    bonnid Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2009

    I have my next chemo on the 25th.  If last time is any indication, I should be able to make it but I may not have a ride (if I don't feel up to driving.)  I may need to ask for a ride - I live in Mira Mesa near where we met last month.

    I think I'm feeling the first effects of hair loss.  My scalp is hurting the way it does when you change the direction of your hair.  This just started about an hour or so ago.  No actual hair loss yet.

    Brahna

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited June 2009

    Hi everyone...seems we need to find a place...how about something close to

    Mira Mesa for Brahna..and away from County Fair traffic

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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited June 2009

    Hi gals, count me in for June 28th, I will be able to come and looking forward to the time together.

    Welcome home, Lisa, Hugs, Shirl

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited June 2009

    me too.

    welcome back Liz - we missed you. 

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  • bonnid
    bonnid Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2009

    Hi all.  I got a buzz cut!!  My hair started to come out this morning.  I wasn't going to let it get to me so I took the upper hand and got rid of as much of it as I could.  It's going to take some getting used to seeing me this way in the mirror.  Undecided

    I tried to put my photo in here.  I've done it before but can't get it to work this time.  You can see my buzz cut if you go to my blog: www.brahnaderr.blogspot.com

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited June 2009

    Brahna - you'll get used to all the people telling you that you have a nice-shaped head - but it's better than the alternative! Shaving it off first is definitely the way to go.

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited June 2009

    How about one of those places down by LisaSDCA so we can get her out and about for the day. How you feeling Lisa? Do you want to come out and play on the 28th some place close to home?

    Brahna-You will be so glad you got rid of the hair. I remember how bad it itched when it was falling out.

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  • bonnid
    bonnid Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2009

    Hi - Yesterday I took my wig to Ophelia at A Greater Hope.  She is an absolute treasure!  She fixed my wig for me.  And I walked away with lots of hats and scarves. So many beautiful things in such a small area.   I'm definitely going to have fun!  Changed my photo to my new look. Cool

    I'm game for going anywhere. I don't expect to be sick just very tired.

     

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited June 2009

    Hi everyone..from what she said above, I think LisaSDCA will be doing other things..on the 28th

    (((hugs))))

    Brahna, I love your new avatar..how about you suggest a place in Mira Mesa..??

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited June 2009

    Brahna-That looks great.

    Anywhere is fine with me.

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited June 2009

    I will think good healing thoughts -  but I will be only have been out of the ICU four days. I intend to get OUT of the hospital before that, but it may be overly optimistic to think (wish) I could  join you for Brunch.

    Bonnie you look  terrific, you and your custom wig and radiant smile!

    Lisa

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  • bonnid
    bonnid Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2009

    Lisa,  We would like you to join us but you will know best whether you're up to it.  Take care of your self first.  

    How about Bucca Di Beppo?

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited June 2009

    That sounds good..Brahna...how about noon??

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited June 2009

    Ooh, the 28th is my number 2 son's 16th birthday.  Well, I will just have to catch up with everyone in July.... 

    Bonni - love the new avatar.  You look great.  You have such a good attitude and I really think that's half the battle!

    LisaSDCA - you are in our prayers.  Please have your daughter keep us updated.

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited June 2009

    Oh, and Liz - welcome back.  We missed you, but loved the pics!

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  • lilyj
    lilyj Member Posts: 85
    edited June 2009

    I think I stumbled onto a good thread.  I'm in Encinitas, it's comforting to know that you're out there.   

     Lilyj

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