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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited March 2010

    E I love the dragon too, does he have bad coffee breath?

    I am going to try the vinegar for the dry flakey skin. I used to do the vinegar rinse on my hair and I will give that a try too, thanks for the tip.We had a NYC gtg yesterday and it was fun despite the baby hurricane that was blowing us all around and made us look like survivors of the Titanic.

    Hope everyone had a fun or at least restful weekend.

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited March 2010

    An Irish Prayer: May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.An Irish Prayer: May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayers.  

    Thanks to  each of you for all the postive post!  I appreciate all of you! xoxox

     Just a quick up -date. Saw surgeon Monday, he pull drain, but if any fluid build up, he will have to Aspirate , so I hope the swelling stay down ,still having lots of Incision pain . Tues I saw Oncologist & they did lots of Lab work, to try to find why I have No Energy & I am so weak ( they say it because it only been 1 week post-op ), My labs were mostly ok except still low on iron & calicum, Treat anemic with Women Vits & still on Antibotic for Infection. I havn't been able to walk well since Sun, Rt leg  Pain  to back of calf.,My oncologist sent me to Hospital for Doppler/ultra sound rt lower leg to rule out Blood clot. It was Negative -Yea, But I still limping & we think it is  the Tamoxifen I 've been taking since Feb 12,, so My Doctors taken me off for 1 month to see if the symptons may go away, weakness & fatique & muscle pain -( all side effect from tamoxifen-ugh) This way I can concentrate on geetting over the  surgery & Infection & try to get back to being me again. I havn't felt  human in a long time.It really hard to get up & move with out hurting & & still hard to look at the ugly Incision.I just want feel like Gina again!

    !Thniking of all you each day! & Praying  you all are healthy & resting & feeling stronger every day!    Have a great St  Patrick's days my Middle age pink pals & friend!  ((( hugs))) Gina

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  • carolinachick
    carolinachick Member Posts: 387
    edited March 2010

    (((((HUGS, Gina!)))))

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010

    ReginaR, just having low iron can make you feel low energy.  Your leg sound pretty bad if it is making you limp.  I'm glad you had the Doppler, just to rule out a clot.  Rest up.

    My computer time, lately, has been devoted to college websites, getting last minute info. for my h.s. senior who needs to make his decision soon.  I have been feeling better than ever, and I am not even getting hot flashes from the Tamox. anymore.  Still feel like I could use more energy (but that is probably middle age.  Grrrrr!)

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to All...non-Irish...Protestants...Everyone!

                                       HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY Pictures, Images and Photos

    Was I the only one to get a irresistable craving for Lucky Charms this morning?

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2010

    {{{{{{{{{{{ Gina }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

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  • kathimdgd
    kathimdgd Member Posts: 268
    edited March 2010

    Ezscriibe,

     Yes hot flashes will return even if you're done with menopause.I was 70 when i had my BMX,and once chemo started,hot flashes returned with a vengence,worse than when i had them the first time.I had my surgery in 2008 and chemo in 2008-2009 and still have hot flashes from time to time.I sleep with a ceiling fan going and an oscillating fan and the window open,all night,every night.They also happen during the day.Oh JOY,right?? LOL,LOL

    What does the "F" stand for in PFC?? Does it mean what i think it does?? You can tell i don't text,as i don't know the lingo!!

    Kathi

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2010

    As for hot flashes and night sweats, I haven't turned the furnace on in THREE years! And I live in Canada!!!

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited March 2010

    Yes Kathi, it CAN stand for what you think it does - depends on your frame of mind!!!! Or "final" if you prefer.

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited March 2010

    Gina, hang in ther hope you are feeling better soon. 

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010
    I'll have to see if my hot flashes return when the humidity arrives.  That seems to be a factor for some.  That might be a personal thing too, otherwise the Florida people would be flashing away and the Arizona people would be thinking, "What are those other ladies talking about?"  Also, Canada has some dry Winter air, right?  Yet, Barbe has heated her home with body heat alone for three years.  Barbe, the silver lining is when your utility bill arrives.
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2010

    After the first winter the Gas Company actually came and replaced our meter! ehhehehe, joke's on them!

    We use a gas fireplace in our livingroom to heat the entire house. Means the bedrooms are gloriously cold for sleeping.

    We had over 11 feet of snow last winter...not so dry!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2010

     Elimar,   I know you told me a long time ago there was no carding and that I wouldn't be kicked off when I hit 60, but I have started posting on the "older women" forum.  I will stop in from time to time just to see how you younger ladies are doing.  I still have a head full of middle aged memories so I will be on there when I have a flashback.  Stay healthy all you lovely ladies and let me know how that man you were putting together holds up.  Marybe

      PS Never did get the hang of posting pics in spite of great instructions and advice, but the avatar now showing is me with my post chemo hair and my silky, Harley in his chemobrain tshirt. 

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010

    Marybe, Happy belated wishes to you!  If you were not inclined to tell your age, that new picture certainly would not give you away.  You have a healthy glow and a dazzling smile!  (Good hygiene, right?)   I got you a cake...I grated some lemon zest into the batter and there's fresh squeezed lemon in the frosting.  I know it's going to be tasty.

                               60 birthday Pictures, Images and Photos

    Since "ish" is a pretty loose term, you are certainly welcome to stop back as often as you'd like. I don't know whether I'll ever join the "older" group.  Maybe I'll just start a new thread for those of us in our "second childhoods" when the time comes.

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited March 2010

    Hi Marybe, looking good!!!  Come on in and visit anytime.

    Not sure if it is because I am recovering but have not had any hot flashes in a couple of days, I also am not taking the ambien and am sleeping pretty good all things considered!!  going to dream gardening today and go thru my seeds!!!

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited March 2010

     Hello,Just want to tell everyone , I really appreciate Your  Concern & Prayers! When Life get challenging & really difficult it helps to have people like you to lean on for Support  & Thank you for making a hard time easier for me with your Gentle Hugs & Concerns & esp your Prayers.  They are working , I have a much better day today, I am still very tired, But Physically  & emotionally  is improving  & I felt stronger today, It probally the beautiful  weather! Hope you all having a great weekend!

    A pink pal  Posted this on My Jan Mastectomy Group & it Beauitiful & I wanted to share with all of you! Please click & watch ! Thanks

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWGqETd6oxk

    {{{hugs}}}Gina
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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited March 2010

    Very nice, Gina.  I like the brush strokes comment.  Along with many of the others.

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  • Hannahbearsmom
    Hannahbearsmom Member Posts: 431
    edited March 2010

    Gina, thanks for sharing that link. Glad things are looking up for you.

    TCK

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited March 2010

    Hi Gina,  glad to hear you are having a better day and gaining strength, thanks for sharing a very nice video. As I wait for the patholgy reports to see if this bump in the road is cancer also I keep telling myself it will be ok. 

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010

    Thanks for the video inspiration, Gina.  How are you doing with your drain out?  Is the fluid staying out of the area?  That's a good feeling when you feel your strength returning.  Glad you are doing better.

    Yesterday a magazine came from my Health Center, listing a bunch of community events.  One was a "Cancer Survivor's Sundae" (on a Sunday, get it?)   While I haven't yet made it to a local support group, I bet I could "force myself" to go to this event.  Tee-hee.  (Now just keep that quiet, I don't want to get in trouble with the E-LAB group.  I'm already on probation there.  I guess baked Cheetos aren't a diet food.  My bad!)

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited March 2010

    Elimar, I missed that I thought baked ones were ok, LOL oh well we can't give up all our bad habits.

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited March 2010

    Gina, thanks for the link to the video, however I started watching a few of the breast cancer ones and was particularly moved by one that could probably be our threads theme song "You are not alone" it was sung by the Pink Choir.

    Hope everyone had a great weekend, it must be the nice weather that is making our thread slow down a bit eh?

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited March 2010

    I think your right about the weather OmahaGirl.  I know I'm trying to read each day, but it's so late I'm not usually posting!

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  • jrp
    jrp Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2010

    Hi,

    Ridges on fingernails can also be caused by a thyroid imbalance.

    Jan

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited March 2010

    I can't wade through all the pages in the other thread but speaking of thyroid are any of you taking iodine tabs? My supplement guru in Omaha had me buy sea vegetables and OMG they smell and taste just like stinky stink fish food and I just cannot gag them down. If you do, how much and what kind?

    Go to fullsize image

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  • carollynn79
    carollynn79 Member Posts: 654
    edited March 2010

    Omahagirl, I was not before having mine removed, have yout tried the natural girls thyroid thread?

    Jan, will ask my Endo about it when I see her  on Wednesday. 

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010

    Meece, Since I just got a belated cake for Marybe, I got some cupcakes for you.  They are just mini-cupcakes and if you scrape off most the frosting I don't think they'll wreck your diet too badly.  I brought enough for everybody here, 'cause your Mid-Age buddies want to celebrate with you.

                                      birthday cupcakes Pictures, Images and Photos

                                                  HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2010

    Thanks for the cupcakes Elimar - they are so yummy!  Thanks for having birthdays Marybe and Meece.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010

    Carolinachick, I had to get right back into the cyber-kitchen and cyber-bake a birthday treat for you since yours was this past weekend.  Hope it was "all that and a bag of Cheetos!"  Made you a nice angelfood cake (not too high in calories) but then a devilish voice in my head said, "Go on, drizzle some yummy icing on there AND put some sprinkles!  (And who among us has not heard that little voice before?)  Enjoy!

                                         Angelfood cake Pictures, Images and Photos

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited March 2010
    Whew!  All that cyber-baking has made me hungry.  I'll just go and have some celery sticks.  (Anyone believing that one?)
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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2010

    Ya, I believe it, just like I believe I had carrot sticks for lunch.

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