Chemo in Sept 08

Chris - what kind of weight loss regimen were you thinking about?  My feet hurt too much for marathon walks.  DH and I are planning to start going  swimming at the Y.

Bettysgirl - My sons experimented with chocolate syrup when they were little.  Like eggs, they don't mop up very easily.  I called my mother in tears because all it did was slide and spread when I ran the mop across it.  They are 25 and 23 now (and still alive to tell about it).

Hi Girls,

Juli, glad everything is o.k. with your results.  At least your dr's are trying to do the best for you, even though it probably seems like it is never ending.

Hope Callie does well this round.

bettys, pop on over and we can have a nice swim.

I met a new lady today who has just finished her treatment, but hasn't had any contact with other breast cancer patients throughout. We have all been so lucky to have each other.

One of my other chemo friends I met on Monday has exactly the same lifting of the nails and she had her treatments the same time as me, it is so comforting to know I am not alone.

Bettys, I am only waiting for your photo and I will send out the collage to you all.  It's so good to see all of your faces.

Take Care Singapore Chris x

Yay Julie!!!!  I've got Barry Sears' books and I like his philosophy on food - he says to eat like your Grandmother used to feed you - a meat, starch, and green - a portion is what fits in the palm of your hand.  I thought that reclast was a bisphosphnate (like Zometa); maybe he's just talking about the oral variety.

Lisa - I'm praying for Calli; no child should have to go through the things that she has!  CA makes me so mad; especially when it rears it's ugly head in children!

Beverly - my thoughts are with you; I'm glad that Christine will be able to keep us posted.

Christine - I think a weight loss group would be wonderful!  Maybe a new topic on weight loss after treatment?  My onc's nurse told me that it's very common for women with BC to gain weight during (and after) chemo; I'll bet that there are many women on the discussion boards who are struggling with weight issues.  It would also be nice to share recipes and sensible weight loss tips.

Jane - Happy (very) be-lated Birthday!  Isn't it great that we have birthdays!

Hey Mina - it's wonderful that your son has someone special - age is a man-made measure that has nothing to do with emotions.

Genia - hope that you're feeling less sore - you certainly had some impressive bruises GF.  

Robin (Mom) - if you run short on bubble wrap to send Genia - I can get a whole bunch here at work! 

Love Y'all

Donna

Christine - there are several weight loss threads on the discussion boards - so maybe we want it to be a little more personal for all of us here on Chemo in Sept 08 - but maybe not everyone on this discussion thread wants to be involved - how about Chemo Sept 08 losing Weight - or something along these lines.  I need to do something because I'm turning in to a real chub!

Juli - what part of Montana were you visiting?  I lived in N Idaho - about 120 miles west of Missoula; Glacier National Park is one of my very favorite places - I love the remoteness of it.  The "Going to the Sun Road" is beyond spectacular!

Flaxseed oil also has omega 3's.  Just keep them in a grinder like a pepper grinder and put some on everything you eat. 

I was told to stay away from Flaxseed.

I had my 1/2 price (I wish) mammo today.  I couldn't get out of it.

Donna - Sorry I just saw your question...I was 120 miles north of Missoula, in Whitefish. My son has a g/f who goes to college in Moscow, Idaho. Anywhere near where you lived?

 Echocardiogram on Friday. If my heart has recovered, I can go off the heart meds.

hugs

Just got the results from my mammo (faxed not from Dr.).  It says that there is an assymmetric nodular density in the retroareolar compartment.  The radiologist recommends a spot compression view of further evaluation.  I wonder how long it will take for my oncologist to let me know?  I've always had dense breasts, so I'm not really worried.

Julie, I lived right outside of Coeur d'Alene.  My daughter graduated from University of Idaho in 2005; she lives in Coeur d'Alene.  Moscow is about a 2 hr drive from where I lived.  I really miss the NW - I hope to move back some day.  Positive thoughts coming your way regarding your echo!

Jane - did you have digital mammography?  The difference between digital & the old mammo units are like Blu-Ray vs VHS.  They are supposed to be much more effective for woman with dense breasts too.  I've got you in my prayers!

Yes, I had "state-of-the-art" digital mammography.  My surgeon didn't want to do a prophlactic bilateral, but if this proves to be anything worrisome or something to "watch," I'm going to ask them to remove it, too.

I guess i was "fortunate" in that i didn't have to beg too hard to get the bi-lat. with previous recalls and multiple cysts and the fact that this cancer didn't pick up on the mamograms....he really didn't balk too much and the insurance covered it..I also didn't want to have to play the wait and watch game AND no more mamograms ever!!!!

I go tomorrow for a ck-up with the onco. I am beginning to get a cold and cough so hopefully it won't get worse. I plan to spend some me time in augusta while i am there and do something I want to do but I have to come back to pick the girls up at five...oh well

DH is still in his funk..not sure how long it's going to last this time. Please pray that it ends soon.

Spring- I sure do wish you the best.

Juli- hope the echo goes well and shows healing!!!

Wink- how bout this weather...don't know about you but today was soooo beautiful. I am hoping tommorrow (while i am OFF) is as pretty as today.

I wish i could lose some pounds...seems these thunder thighs are going to be a part of me forever. I try to be good..really I do. Why can't we lose weight like men do???? MY DH can think away weight!!!

Calli did better with this last chemo and the pain is much less. She is now home. Now I just pray that she does not catch any of the colds and stuff that are going around.

Have a great Thursday!!

Is anybody else hungry ALL THE TIME.  I can eat and still be hungry or eat and be hungry an hour later.  I know it can't be physical hunger, it's got to be all in my head, but I can't seem to rid myself of it.  I try to busy myself so I don't think about it, but I'm too tired to be busy!

The radiology department called me and asked me to come back for more pictures, so I scheduled it for this afternoon.

I missed the pic of Genia's shiner.  Where was that?

Shiner is nice a purple.....but it's fading!  Between chemo brain and being a klutz......I feel like an 80 year old woman!!!  You should see me in the shower now.  I move like dead lice are dropping off.......but I am terrified I'll fall again.

Thinking of you Spring.......lots of good thoughts and prayers.

Jane....did they tell you why they wanted more pictures?

Everytime I even THINK of going on a diet.......my stomach growls.  I need to be dieting and excercising......but I just don't know if I have it in me!   We will see.......lol

love and hugsssss