MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
Comments
-
reesie, so glad to see you back! hope you continue to do well. i've been thinking about you.
-
Hmmmm....I guess I'll have to think up a new name.
-
How about Holiday Barbe? LOL
Reesie, sorry you didn't get your twofer, but glad everything went well. Hope you keep feeling better every day.
-
Doesn't suzwes come on this thread? There is a bodacious picture of her on FB with a glass of wine bigger than her head!!!!!
-
Reesie so good to see you posting again. Sorry about the single surgery. You had more than enough for one day. Heal well....gentle hugs.
Sherry...best of luck on your tests tomorrow. I know everything will be clear! Happy thoughts!
-
o-mat & kay, LOL. Must be shorthand. Can do lower case ilC. That doesn't look too lobular, does it?
-
Reesie - glad the surgery went well. 7 hours- jeez. -- and no pain. What are you on? and where do I get some.
Sorry you didn't get your twofer. I agree you should get a freebie on that one.My insurance company is so generous that if you get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days they won't charge you another $700 co pay.
-
jo1955-Donna IS close by. We really should get together sometime! I'll message you when I get back from vacation.
I'm finally done, done, done with rads! I can hardly believe it. There were times when I felt like this day would never come. Thanks to everyone for the information and inspiration! Since my RO was in the 'ignorance is bliss' school of thought, the information was especially helpful to me. All of your stories and funny tales have helped me when I was really down, and it was great to have somewhere safe to rant. Good luck to everyone with finishing treatments, upcoming surgeries, assorted challenges, and exciting new adventures! I'll be checking in just in case I can lend a hand (or heart). Hugs to everyone. -
Ladies, a question for you, does anyone take vitamin D3. I bought some today, 5000 IU, but don't know if that is too high a dose, too low??? Any info will be appreciated.
-
ceeztheday, i can't answer your question about D3, but i want to tell you that I LOVE padre! i've visited there with friends and i have the most wonderful memories. they were an older couple who lived there for years ... he built some condos and they lived there when it wasn't as developed as it is now. they're both deceased now, but oh, how i loved being there with them. love SPI!
-
YaYa5-It is a wonderful place! We love it here. Have been living on South Padre Island since 2006. It's time you visited again. Come on down!! It's off season now and it's a great time to visit. Weather is perfect. Sandcastle Days are this weekend!
-
ceeztheday - If you are going to take that much D3 try and do it in a split dose - half in the am and the other half in the pm. Our bodies only absorb so much and eliminate the rest - you don't want to waste your money. Definitely PM me when you get back from vacation. Big congrats on being done with rads - where did you do them? I did mine in Edinburg and my RO was a total idiot.
-
oh, how i would love to come visit. i almost bought a condo last time i was there, but it's a long drive from oklahoma city. maybe when we're both done with treatment, i'll just take you up on your offer.
-
Ceeztheday the question on D3 I would say it depends on what your level is. My level started out at 42 and my MO wants it between 65-80. He put me on 2000iu's a day. It went up to 57 and now has dropped back down to 44. So I am currently taking 4000iu's trying to get it up. If you have not had your level checked ask your Dr. to do it.
-
YaYa5-Sounds great! I'll look forward to meeting you.
-
Thanks Sherryc!
-
Good Luck tomorrow Sherry. I will be there with bells on. I just might make them pastes so I have some place to put them, lol

-
Ceeztheday- Happy dance for you!!! No more rads--WOOT,WOOT!!
-
Thanks Claire. I love it!!
-
jo1955-My treatments were in Harlingen. My RO was pretty much the same as yours. lol.
-
reesie hope you cont to feel better,good luck today janis with your tests
-

Ceeztheday, Happy dancing for you completing rad. Keep up with the moisturizing. It is a good idea to first get your Vit D. checked. If MO won't, your PCP will. Ask for the 25-Hydroxy D test. I was similar to Sherryc. Started at 39 and after one year got up to 66. I was taking 200 to 400 ius for the most part, but did use a bottle of 500 ius during the Winter when I hibernate. Check out "help with Vitamin D" thread also.
-
No, I haven't forgotten...Here's is the WEEKEND MYSTERY PIC. Happy guessing!

-
Looks like a paperback novel.
-
Looks like a piece of worn fabric.
-
Does look like paper, how bout the phone book they leave on your porch to get soaked??!!
-
Sherry--in your pocket today. sending good vibes for a perfect test. up late last night so I'll bring the coffee.

Who is bringing the donuts??
-
Oooops! I thought today was Saturday. It's brain fog in general and the fact that my husband stayed home from work, so it feels like a Saturday. So the Mystery Pic is up a whole day early now. Maybe I will put it on the page again tomorrow, just so the ones looking for it on the correct day find find it easier. My bad.
Good Luck at your 6 mo. check Sherryc! Hope you don't have yo wait for the results.
-
That's ok E. I thought you were late and it was Sunday. Wishful thinking I guess lol.
-
LOL, Reesie!
Categories
- All Categories
- 679 Advocacy and Fund-Raising
- 289 Advocacy
- 68 I've Donated to Breastcancer.org in honor of....
- Test
- 322 Walks, Runs and Fundraising Events for Breastcancer.org
- 5.6K Community Connections
- 282 Middle Age 40-60(ish) Years Old With Breast Cancer
- 53 Australians and New Zealanders Affected by Breast Cancer
- 208 Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer
- 684 Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
- 1.5K Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
- 455 Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets
- 260 High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer
- 22 International, Non-English Speakers With Breast Cancer
- 16 Latinas/Hispanics With Breast Cancer
- 189 LGBTQA+ With Breast Cancer
- 152 May Their Memory Live On
- 85 Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups
- 375 Members by Location
- 291 Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer
- 177 Singles With Breast Cancer
- 869 Young With Breast Cancer
- 50.4K Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis
- 204 Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
- 4K DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
- 79 DCIS plus HER2-positive Microinvasion
- 529 Genetic Testing
- 2.2K HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer
- 1.5K IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)
- 3.4K IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
- 1.5K ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
- 999 Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis
- 652 LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
- 193 Less Common Types of Breast Cancer
- 252 Male Breast Cancer
- 86 Mixed Type Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned
- 189 Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care
- 488 Second or Third Breast Cancer
- 1.2K Stage I Breast Cancer
- 313 Stage II Breast Cancer
- 3.8K Stage III Breast Cancer
- 2.5K Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- 13.1K Day-to-Day Matters
- 132 All things COVID-19 or coronavirus
- 87 BCO Free-Cycle: Give or Trade Items Related to Breast Cancer
- 5.9K Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results
- 86 Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries
- 828 Employment, Insurance, and Other Financial Issues
- 101 Family and Family Planning Matters
- Family Issues for Those Who Have Breast Cancer
- 26 Furry friends
- 1.8K Humor and Games
- 1.6K Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts
- 706 Recipe Swap for Healthy Living
- 704 Recommend Your Resources
- 171 Sex & Relationship Matters
- 9 The Political Corner
- 874 Working on Your Fitness
- 4.5K Moving On & Finding Inspiration After Breast Cancer
- 394 Bonded by Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Life After Breast Cancer
- 806 Prayers and Spiritual Support
- 285 Who or What Inspires You?
- 28.7K Not Diagnosed But Concerned
- 1K Benign Breast Conditions
- 2.3K High Risk for Breast Cancer
- 18K Not Diagnosed But Worried
- 7.4K Waiting for Test Results
- 603 Site News and Announcements
- 560 Comments, Suggestions, Feature Requests
- 39 Mod Announcements, Breastcancer.org News, Blog Entries, Podcasts
- 4 Survey, Interview and Participant Requests: Need your Help!
- 61.9K Tests, Treatments & Side Effects
- 586 Alternative Medicine
- 255 Bone Health and Bone Loss
- 11.4K Breast Reconstruction
- 7.9K Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 2.7K Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
- 775 Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
- 7.8K Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 50 Immunotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 7.4K Just Diagnosed
- 1.4K Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
- 5.2K Lymphedema
- 3.6K Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment
- 591 Pain
- 3.9K Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 8.4K Surgery - Before, During, and After
- 109 Welcome to Breastcancer.org
- 98 Acknowledging and honoring our Community
- 11 Info & Resources for New Patients & Members From the Team