Motivation

Deanna--Amazing walking you do! I tend to walk more on weekends, but during the week I do other types of workouts. Tonight I managed about 20-25 minutes--that's it, then spent 20 minutes icing my back, which I really needed.

Harley, Glad to hear that your boss is hiring more staff; maybe when you are less tired you will feel like working out more.

Kari, I know you mentioned your "overhaul," but I was just wondering: how is your back these days?

Kittycat, Still thinking of you and holding hope for each step along the way following diagnosis.

I haven't forgotten you others; I'm just too tired to try to remember everyone's names! Hope you all are as well as possible.

Hope the back is better Kari.

Walked my fast 2 miles! The weather here has been cooler, thank goodness! Sunday it was over 90! Much easier to exercise in nice dry air, and not too hot! LOL!!! 

Maura-I make either smoothies with yogurt or slushies with fruit juice and ice. Strawberries are in down here and they are soooo good.

Kiitycat ((((((hugs))))))) Makes you want to smack someone doesn't it?

I go for blood work on Friday and a bone den scan. First one I have had. They are adding a few more test for the blood. I have no appetite and lost 5 pounds. I don't care to eat and my Dd is getting chubby. I feel fine though. Go figure.

I have been walking a little. Finally got my stitches out and my arm has been burned but that should be all the things for me this go around. Did find out my Dd doesn't like hard boiled eggs. Went to give her a piece the other day and she tired to bury my hand. So funny! She is getting a bath in about 10 minutes which means I get wet too.

Yoga this afternoon and then work and then Thurs/Fri off. I'm getting my hair cut Thursday. Too curly and wild for me to handle. but like the rest of you - not complaining about it blowing in the wind. Just glad I have it again. I just don't know what to do with it short and no patience to grow it long again.

Beautiful weather here on the coast. Been windy but warm. We will all be complaining about the heat soon. Hugs to all and have a great Wednesday.

Kari hope your back is feeling all better.

Joy, hope your dr. appt & bloodwork are all ok.  I'm seeing my surgeon on Friday, so I'll be thinking about you.  He also orders bloodwork, even though I am going to see my onc in June and ... more bloodwork, and my primary care dr. just did bloodwork in April.  I wonder if I'll have any blood left when they are done with me....  LOL

Brenda, thanks.  Hope your back is feeling better... I bet the ice really helped!!

kmmd, hope you are feeling better, and your feet got a good rest.

Hugs to all

Harley

Harley - I'm glad you are getting a reprieve at work.  I can't imagine working more than 5 days a week.  My job is pretty stressful, but everyone has been pretty understanding about this, esp with the new diagnosis.

I had surgery yesterday.  The BS removed more scar tissue because my margins were positive.  He also removed some nodes.  Hopefully both the tissue and nodes are clear!!!  Otherwise, he wants to go in again and he's afraid the capsule won't support my implant!  WHAT?  I emailed my PS to ask him about it.  I am now recuperating, but the anesthesia kicked my booty!  I got pretty sick last night.  Ughhh...  I'm resting today and not feeling as queasy! 

Kittycat -((((((hugs))))))) you take it easy and relax if you can. Praying with everyone else here too.

Warm today again. And I am going to enjoy my day off!! I'll get the haircut and plan to letting it grow longer come winter. My hair is thick and curly now. Not use to it! Everyone have a great day.

Kari, 600 mg. of Ibuprofen 3x/day does sound like a lot to be taking on a regular basis.  I would definitely worry about taking that much other than for a very short-term need.  Here are a couple of links I just pulled up for you:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/specialists/general_internist/liebowitz/qa/taking-too-much-ibuprofen/index.aspx

http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com/how-much-ibuprofen-is-too-much.html

You certainly don't want to risk damage to your kidneys or liver!

Oh, and let's keep in touch on your trip to Fallbrook!  If it works out, I would love to pop over to say "Hi" in person while you're there, or maybe meet somewhere nearby! 

I walked 4.34 miles yesterday and 3.62 miles today.  

Can't believe the week has flown by...  Hugs to all ~    Deanna

Beautiful day. Got my hair trimmed. My hairdresser wants it to grow out instead of keeping it short.  My hair is getting darker and straighter.

Go for my blood work on Friday and a bone den test. And another day off and suny to boot. Then working this weekend. Music Festival in Beaufort by the sea.

Cheers to haircuts!!  Cheers to walking regularly!!  Cheers to beautiful weather and days off!  Cheers to friends!!

Diane, thinking of you and sending you many many positive vibes for an easy exchange surgery and recovery!!  Hugs

Happy Friday !!  CHEERS!!

Yeah kittycat!!! 

I had a great work out today.  Had glimpses of the person I used to feel like.  I know it can't be like that everyday yet, but, wow it felt good

I don't post here often, but fly through to stay caught up.

kittycat ~  Wonderful news on clear margins & nodes!!  

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Very relieved and very happy for you, kittycat!  Congrats on the clear margins & nodes!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO EVERYONE -- Moms, daughters, sisters, friends...  I hope we can each find a reason and someone to celebrate tomorrow!    (((Hugs))) to all  ~  Deanna

Kittycat I am trying to help you if you have to have chemo question them very strong we on the hair loss never was told that Taxotere can cause hair loose permanently and there are a group of us who have very thin sparse and bald heads after up to 5 years after chemo and more adding to our list every day. I never dreamed in a minute that my hair would not grow back but people like you have a choice where we didn't they took our choice away from us there were other chemos to take that worked just as well now I am going to plant myself at the ONC office when the drug reps come and ask why they don't warn ladies. Yes I am happy I am here but part of me is dead when I walk my DD I have to hold on to my ball cap because its a ugly site. Just trying to help so please dont mind me budding in we have already helped a few ladies to switch to Taxol which is just as good.

Maura

Please send Meg my best wishes. 

Been pretty tired this weekend so the workouts a little more low key.  Still working on getting 6 days of something in a week.  Anyone ever heard of an ultra marathon.  One of the students was telling me about it yesterday, 2 marathons in a row.  Can you imagine?

Maura!  OMG - THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME THIS!!!!!  I don't know why they would put you on a chemo that would do that (unless it was really good for a certain type of cancer).  Still - I would rather have temporary hair loss than permanent hair loss!!!  Wow!!!!  I can't believe they didn't tell you this!  That sucks!!