Motivation

Quiet, busy at work but I've been plugging along and getting my exercise in

Spring, yahoo for drain, boohoo for more antibiotics.  I'd give money to the study to look at a way to never have to use drains again

I am drain free!!! This is the first drain that hurt coming out (glad it is my last one! )Yay! It felt like it was attached to me!! I am so glad it is now a GONER! I am still in the compression garment for another 2 weeks. So by 2010 I should be a free woman. ha.

Deanna, tell us if you find a recipe for a low fat, high protein Macaroon or Meringue! Yummo.  

No walking here today, given the drain thing, thought I should rest for the day. Also, it is very very cold here and we're expecting snow! They closed the schools early. Nothing yet, but they keep talking about a couple of inches or a "wintery mix" !!!  Very exciting for us in the South.  

Hey all,

Spring congrats!!!! I am sure getting that nasty drain out, albeit painful was heavenly!

Ainm, you are frickin amazing! You are my hero.

Gonna try not to do too much baking, I just eat it all. Going to go buy a made up tray, one only and when it is gone, it is gone, no more. I am doing Xmas eve and am going to try to have more healthier choices, so a very small dessert tray!

Went and did DS 's grad picture order today. Glad he had the pictures done before he mutilates his body. At least we have until April to talk him out of it(he agreed to wait until his bday April 2). I know he will still be handsome but he'll just close so many doors for himself. Okay no more can't even talk about it. I was in the grocery store today and there was a man with probably 1 inch diameter plugs in, I almost cried there and then.

Anyway, just finished our workout and have to go shower, Xmas party tonight, yeah!!

Good to hear from everyone, hope everyone is doing well. Have we lost Joy again? Haven't heard from Mum or Lisa in forever either.

Have a great weekend! 

Hi, all--Floating through space this afternoon...trying not to focus too hard on anything...another migraine...SIGH. I've had migraines 5 of the last 8 days. I've been vacillating between "I can't believe this is happening after everything else" to "Relax, stay calm, you'll get through this and figure out how to cope over time;you've done it with breast ca each time and you can do it with migraines." At least I am not working today and can allow myself to move in slow motion! I need to figure out what will be the best form of slow-mo exercise today. At least I have maintained exercise most days.

Spring--Sorry to hear about the infection, glad to know that yucky drain is O-U-T! I hope your body heals as swiftly as possible and you can return to movement like you want. pk--Sorry to hear about your struggle with your son over plugs;maybe he will experience a change of mind before April. Does your working out help you cope with the frustration and stress of parenting and everything else you are managing? Deanna--Great that you were able to drag yourself out and then get going again after a spell of inactivity. I will be thinking of you come Monday; good luck with the next phase of recon! kmmd--Always good to hear from you and to know that you are plugging away with workouts inspite of work pressures! Allie--Hope you are not still dragging but if you are, remember we are sending positive energy your way so you can get going again. Meg--Glad to hear that you are getting your groove back. I have been spluring a little bit more this holiday season. My husband gave me a box of Burdick's Chocolates, which is a real tradition with us. I will enjoy every single one of them but I will not let myself eat everything else in sight! And I am determined to keep moving, even if in slow-mo.

Ainm--What awesome results with your weight loss and workout history! I hope you give yourself all the credit you deserve. It sounds like you have proven a great deal to yourself about your motivation and commitment to your health, and your onc will be remiss if he does not acknowledge your hard work! Also, please know that many have felt the emotional ups and downs that you are describing. I find myself wondering what the next year will be like since I felt so good about my health this time last year, then BAM, got the cancer news again in January. I try to maintain a one day at a time focus to the extent possible, but I also realize that it is impossible to maintain that focus solely each minute of every day, and that I am human, which means I will have these sorts of struggles and that's okay. It's a part of coping with life after cancer.

And, Joy, whatever is happening in your life these days, I hope you are not working too hard and that you are enjoying some play time as well!

A quick drive-by!!  Yay to pounds and drains lost!!  The holidays can bring on stress, but lets try and focus on the positives this year.  We are all doind everything we can to ward off this frickin cancer crap and let's rejoice in how far we've come and what we have accomplished!!

I've been pushing myself a little bit further, and I've been doing pretty good.  I've exercised everyday!!  Gotta run but wanted to check in! 

Deanna, thinking of you for tomorrow.

Love you chickies, have a good day and a safe and sane day as well.

It was a clear sunny crisp and dry day here in NC, and we walked 2.4 miles! The old park route. I had to stop once for  a few seconds, and the pace was slower, but I did it girls! I AM BACK!

Kari, you are so right, the "frickin cancer crap" we have overcome!

KMMD, my mom used to always say "good gravy"    I did pilates once at the Y (I was out of shape) but I hurt in places I didn't know I had! I can relate! One boob missing, belly, gray chemo curls sans bangs, YOU CRACK ME UP!!!  LOL!!!!!

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday week ramp up. Can't believe Christmas is this week. Usually we travel to see family but are staying here this year so will have a nice quiet Christmas, which I am looking forward to. (And we just saw family in the last month)

I am going to go to yoga this morning as am getting still and creaky.

Kmmd--too funny!!! And thanks for the idea--I can look for that on tv also for days when I don't have time to got to class.

You East-coasters (at least northern ones) enjoy the snow!! Hope it doesn't affect anyone's travel plans... 

kmmd, WAY FUNNY!!!!!!!!

Spring, You are BACK girl!!!  Yes!!!!!

Joy, you are LIVING!!!!!  Right on!!

Mandy, nice visual of you cookin and enjoying the beauty of the snow!

Allie, I don't think its possible for that gorgeous body to get creaky girl!  haha 

Quickie--Kari--I'm SORRY I forgot to say hello to you when I posted yesterday! How's your back? It sounds like you are pushing yourself some and I hope that is working for you and not against you!

kmmd--What a riot! I needed a laugh, and you gave me a good one with that take on the tv exercise program. Hey, I try not to be embarassed about my funky body status, but I have to admit I was challenged by two lousy knees long before cancer struck! And I will admit that I just bought a yoga tape for "older people"--egad, I am only 53 (and no one thinks I look it--yeah right)!

Spring--Glad to hear that you are springier and taking your time with those hills. Yes, you probably will be eating them soon enough.

And Mandy--Glad to hear from you again. Hope you are doing well. Didn't you order the skeletal fitness dvd? How do you like it? I am always struck by how "mellow" the trainer is, but I do the whole workout most of the time and it feels good to me (maybe another glimpse into how much surgery and chemo whipped my butt this year).

Deanna--Thinking of you and hoping you are doing well this evening. We'll be waiting to hear from you.

Hope you all keep moving while you are grazing on food--or at least after!

Good morning, ladies!  Wow, Spring!  I can't believe you are doing 2.4 miles already!  You are such an inspiration!!!  And that's funny about Kari's Facebook photos.  I didn't think anything of the shirtsleeves and shorts, but I'm smiling now to realize that it must look a bit strange to anyone outside of CA or maybe FL or AZ. 

My surgery yesterday was incredibly easy.  Other than being in an OR, it was really no big deal, probably because my PS is so incredibly good.  I am so fortunate and blessed to have landed in his care.

Between our LV trip and DS's situation (still dealing with kidney stone; reluctantly scheduled for surgery on Monday with a surgeon whose procedure he's not happy about), I am so far behind on Christmas.  And the surgical center just called to say they need to do a pre-op interview with him today, and he's in too much pain to drive.  I'm just praying he hasn't let this go so long that he'll have a major problem with that kidney, which he's read can happen.  Any prayers would be greatly appreciated!

I want to wish each and everyone on this thread a wonderful Christmas, or Chanukah or Kwansa or whatever you personally celebrate.  In spite of everything we've been through, we are all so blessed to be survivors and to have the support and friendship we share here.  Love you all ~   Deanna

Spring - it did get cold here but not too freezing. I had frost on the car but the puddles didn't freeze. Suppose to be warm and then of course rainy on Xmas day.

Spring, thank you!! I really really miss my girls!! I live in northern California, it was really cold (well to me 55 is really cold) and still a bit foggy when we left the Sacramento area, and that party was in Burlingame, not too far from the San Francisco International (SFO) airport and it was gorgeous outside!! I was hot in my sweater, BUT, the rain did come in later in the day. Thought of Allie, as she lives in the City (San Fran) as the weather was fabulous and NO TRAFFIC when we came over the bridge, UN-FRIGGIN-BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!! Hahaha

So that is interesting on the hills, but it would make sense because aren't you using your core to get you up that hill? Hmmm...thinking about that one....

Brenda, no worries!! My back seems to be improving (thanks for asking), although the pain/soreness is still centralized in that low back, I really should go see my chiropractor.

Allie, at our xmas gathering Sunday, there were 2 prime ribs and tamales. Xmas eve we are going to a coworkers for food and games, she is having seafood and beef. Not sure what xmas dinner is yet, as we are headed to my SIL's house for that dinner. I'm to bring a side dish, I always bring green beans, they go with anthing.

Deanna, so happy to hear your surgery was uneventful!! I am praying for our DS, can't imagine the pain he's in and hope he gets relief very soon. We are all very blessed indeed.

Hi to ALL !!!   And Ainm, hope you're hanging in there girl!!

Merry Christmas !!! I will be off the computer for a bit! 

Helena, my dear, so fab to see you as you drove by!!  hugs and love to you

kmmd, that yoga fusion sounds really interesting!  I'm with you on the pact, I swear those 2 pounds I've put on, I can't seem to shake them...

Came home last night and although pooped I did 2 miles on the treadmill and lots of stretching.  I hadn't exercised Monday as I had a full schedule and had NO time and my back/hip were bothering me in the afternoon.  I noticed when I do something everyday, it really helps!  Got up at dark thirty and did a hill routine on the treadmill but just had time for over a mile and some stretches, but it felt great!  soreness felt, but oh well...

Tis the Season!  Merry Merry Everything!!