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Oh Blessings!! I was never one for make-up, but there's certainly a lot of baggage (both physical and mental/emotional) that comes along with BC, isn't there?!?

I'm off to the PS tomorrow afternoon, wonder what he'll have to say. Everything is pretty much healed, but the scar is quite purple/red (and my skin is very pale so it's really obvious now) and will hopefully fade over time.I guess we'll talk about stage 2. Fun fun fun.

Happy Sunday all. I'm not feeling terribly good today, but I suspect it's becauseI ate crap at the soccer game last night and haven't been much better today - maybe I should eat some real healthy food.

Take care.

-Judy

Good morning everyone------Let's all start over today.  Had an M & M binge on Sat night.  Not going to beat myself up over it.  Its a rainy day here, going to go into work for a bit and then hopefully there will be a break in the rain so I can take my walk.    Have a good day today everyone!     judy

Hey, Cookiemonster----its always nice to meet another 'Judy' !    

Let past M&M's stay in the past, right?!?

I don't know how old you are but there are not a lot of Judy's in my generation (at least not that I've seen). I spotted your name too and smiled. 

So far having a decent but not immaculate food day today.

Hi Blessings and Cookiemonster----yes, lets leave those m&ms in the past!!!!   lol

I was thinking as I walked today how much the celebrations in life revolve around food.  Trying to think how can I celebrate something in a way that doesnt involve eating.  On Saturday, it was just a small kind of a celebration, DD has been in the school musical this year and they had their last performance on Sat night.  They all did such a good job and had so much fun, but it was nice for it all to be over.  DD went off to her cast party and DH and I thought we would go get some coffee somewhere----ended up deciding to just go home and make our own.  DD had made a cake for the choir director and her assistant and had used m&ms to decorate it and there was the rest of the bag.    Hot coffee, a handful of m&ms----mmmmmmmmm----except a handful wasnt enough!     Blessings, I think I had a candy hangover!   Not to mention all that coffee and I couldn't get to sleep on top of it all!

Blessings you really had a celebration though-----how nice to see your son and his family.  2 years is so long especially with grandchildren.  Sounds like you had a wonderful day----those little ones will always remember it.  Family celebrations are especially food oriented, don't we all have certain foods we just associate with family get togethers.  Those times are really important though, so I think we just have to allow ourselves that kind of fling every now and then and dont even feel guilty about it.  

Cookie----I am in my fifties, there were some Judys when I was in school in the 60s and 70s, but here in central Ohio where I live now, there are a lot of us!  Mostly my age or a little older----don't see any little Judys though, maybe the name will have a revival someday.   If I had a dollar for every Cary Grant impersonation of Judy, Judy, Judy I have heard over my lifetime---- 

Hi everyone!!! I am sitting in a hospital bed eating just those same dark chocolate covered blueberries!!! Too funny...I bought them the other day thinking they were a bit healthier & would simmer my m&m craving.

I finished my oral antibiotic on Friday morning and by Sunday night the redness appeared on my left breast again. I saw a covering PS today & they admitted me for IV Zyvox... I can't believe this is happening. I was really feeling good and optimistic about putting things behind me. I hope this works because the other prospect is not great.

I had a great weekend with my son. I even did the treadmill and then took a bike ride with him. I didn't do very well on the eatting. Of course I had to cook special for him and I missed his birthday so I made one of his favorite cakes, applesauce. But there is always another day to eat better.

I love reading about everyone and you are specIal and doing so great!!!

((hugs))) Janet

Thanks Kathy! I know you know from experience....

Jaytee: you are so right about the socks, I have a rainbow of colors now!! Thanks so much for the kind supportive words. How have you been feeling? Did I read that your back to work already? Busy busy with all your kids stuff too....but that's what I love most about life, living being busy in it & taking care of my loved ones. (and gardening too!)

They're talking about putting a PICC line in, I would like to be home for the weekend (or much sooner) because my DD is coming home & I want to make her birthday dinner & watch her open her gifts. Thank goodness I have my I-pad or I would be going out of my mind here. I was home in less than 24 hours for all my other surgeries so this is just not acceptable. Sorry to rant.... I'm here to clear all this up so I can move on. Thanks for listening. Have a great day and enjoy the warmer weather.

Janet

Good morning Judy....it's a bit rainy today so I'm not missing much there....I here you about the humidity, we get quite humid here also, the fog actually rolls up my street often in the spring. We also didn't have AC, I don't know how we did it. When we renovated a few years ago, central air was my top priority!! I too love the spring, I love the flowers & the bird watching. I've had to cut back on my feeders as the cats tend to hide in my hostas & prey at the feeders. But without all the leaves on everything it's not too much of a problem & I get too see so much more.

Sleeping is a joke in the hospital as we all know.....I think I fell asleep about 4 and then it got busy here at 6, I guess I'll take a nap! The redness does appear a bit lighter so that's good news. Enjoy your day!

Luv -n- hugs Janet

Hi all -- I need to read all this thread but ... here I am --- I was at Weight Watchers prior to being diagnosed - lost 35 lbs and still had about 15 to go ...as well as walking about 5 km (3 miles) a day ... so my diagnosis came and I allowed myself a major pity party and I have gained 15 lbs.  I need to get my head focused and get back to healthy eating and exercising -- I haven't started Tamoxefin yet - that is for after a vacation so April 9th I start ... yeah!!!!

Keep up the good work and please HELP me get focused ...

Hi, Joanne_53, and welcome.

Congratulations on the 35 pound WW loss. That is quite an accomplishment. So you gained some back...you'll lose it again.

I was so distraught right after my BC dx, I ate a bag of Costo chocolate Halloween candy.

Then I read that cancer feeds on sugar and got so nervous, I ate the other bag!

But I had my BMX/recon in December, and am slowly getting back the motivation to move.

I will start Optifast on March 22nd, and for four months, that will be it. I plan to lose 40 - 50 pounds in order to be at my normal weight for my exchange surgery in early fall.

Once that is done, I'll be starting Armimidex.

This thread is wonderful, motivating, and non-judgemental!

Hi,

 I just came across this topic and it is something that hit home.  I had BC 8 years ago and after I finished all my treatments I got very motivated and dropped about 20 lbs.  I felt good, looked good.  But over the past several years I have put it all back on and a few more.  Basically, I am emotional eater and I had some huge emotional family junk that went on during that time frame. Things are somewhat better yet I can't stop the snacking.  I am at risk for diabetes, both parents were diabetic, and my last blood work showed my sugar level in the pre-diabetic range and my dr. wants to see me in May.  You would think that would motivate me, yet I just can't seem get on the right track.  It was nice to find this thread and hopefully it will get me and keep motivated to get healthy.

Hi kindergarden and tenaj....and welcome to Joanne, Erika and Carol!   

Just going to say a quick hello tonight and wish everyone well.  Oh, I hope you can go home tomorrow tenaj!!!  

I ended up working longer than I expected  today and didnt get to take my walk but should be able to get out there tomorrow.  Did do a lot of walking around at work  though.  It was so warm here.  We hit the 70s.  It won't last but it sure feels good.

Talk to you all tomorrow---------am having a hard time keeping my eyes open!     judy

Great news Janet!! Sorry I've been quiet, work's been busy and I've been dealing with some next step decisions that have been stressing me out.

The intake - food wise - has been going well, I'll weight tomorrow to see how the weight looks. This has been my period week, but the end of my period so I don't predict any major gains (hope not). We'll see what tomorrow holds.

Yesterday at DS' soccer practice I had another mom who decided to walk with me, so instead of being in my own world, I had someone to chat with. That was nice. She also pushed me as she walks faster than I do. We walked for 45 minutes, it was good.

Other than that, nothing much exciting happening here. It feels likeThursday yet it's only Wednesday - gotta get through. Happy Pi day!!