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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited July 2012

    Very entertaining.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2012

    Looks like it is fixed.  That didn't take too long.  Thanks Mods!

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  • lostinmo
    lostinmo Member Posts: 922
    edited July 2012

    I'm confused..who won the battle the cheetos or the chips?

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2012

    Are you KIDDING!  Check the little icon (now restored) at the top of the page.  It's like the eternal flame, still burning.

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  • Butterflylady2012
    Butterflylady2012 Member Posts: 187
    edited July 2012

    I have to say this Cheetoh's vs. Chips war is a kick, a fun distraction from all the craziness.  Thanks Ladies!  I love Cheetoh's but they always make my lips orange! Cool

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  • lostinmo
    lostinmo Member Posts: 922
    edited July 2012

    I can see it now...glad because I didn't want to throw my cheetos out!

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited July 2012

    CHEETOS,CHEETOS, CHEETOS!! THE STRONGEST HAS PREVAILED!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2012

    I love Cheetoh's but they always make my lips orange!  ~~Butterflylady2012

    Once you have been around for a while, I'm sure you'll change your tune, and then we will formally induct you.  

                                                                                           

    You'll raise your right hand and repeat:  "I love Cheetos because they make my lips orange."  Followed by the not-so-secret orange handshake.

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited July 2012

    Thanks E. It's my birthday today :) - Eph is tomorrow.



    For my present today I went to my MO and got shots and a script for another transfusion. YAY me :)



    I've kinda been lurking for a couple of weeks, but I have been reading (even yesterday when I thought I should get checked for brain mets lol).



    One more year to my first long term goal - the big 50!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2012

    Reesie, Happy Birthday to You!!!  It would have bugged me all day if no one came forward.  I still think you might want to have your brain checked because it's not working right...You were doing the WRONG kind of shots on your birthday!  Now snap out of it and get the party started.

                                                                      

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2012

    Very behind again, so answering in drips and drabs!

    About food/drink issues...I'm with the camp that believes we should enjoy ourselves, within reason, when it comes to food and drink. My "within reason" might not be yours, but it's what I've found works for me. My weight doesn't fluctuate, even if over by a bit. I've been over the same amount for about 15 yrs now. Drink? I enjoy it - most of you know that!!! My weekends are sacred to me, and that includes a few drinks each night. If I shave a year or two because of that, so be it...I'm enjoying myself. I'm ER/PR+ and stay on top of latest research. So conflicting, but current bulk of research suggests that, like everything else, take things in moderation. I'm not going to eat a pound of flax a day, or sprinkle sesame on everything I eat. But I will enjoy General Tso's Tofu a few times a year.

    Dianerose - the wig - did your doctor write you a prescription for the wig? My insurance paid (at my 70% level) once I gave them a prescription for it. It freaked me out to see what my doc wrote on there ... I honestly forget now what it was ... but be warned about that part of it :)  I had two wigs, very different from each other, and it was a lot of fun to switch them up and see people's reactions!

    Okay...more reading and more than likely - more posting!

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited July 2012

    Reesie-Happy Birthday !!!! I bet you are 29 like me. LOL

    I survived chemo today. She pushed the chemo through in under 2 minutes and it gave me an instant headache. They surved my friend and I lunch at the center today. Huge lobster rolls and seafood chowder. It helped the headache. I have a lot of volunteers to go with me next time now.

    I called my insurance and they nothing towards wigs even with a script. I can't complain. They are paying for my surgeries, chemo, and new boobs.

    Have a good night everyone. I have to get up at 3 a.m. for work tomorrow. Should be a crazy day.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2012

    (continuing reading) Paula, thank you so much for properly quoting "eat your cake and have it too"!

    Love the skull and crossbones theory on what to eat. I'm all over that!

    Marybe, I wish I could hug you for going to visit Barb...she soooo needed that. You're a good man Charlie Brown :)

    Dianarose, why doublesided tape? I never wore anything under my wigs, they were snug on my head and never moved. If for some reason yours are a little big, invest a very small amount in a wig cap that is soft against your skin, but hugs the wig. Less than $20

    Butterfly, welcome. I like your attitude toward things...it will serve you well :) Music played a huge part in my treatment/recovery too. I listened to CD's during every chemo, and when I was having a bad day, I'd sit on the couch with my eyes closed and listen to a music station on our cable tv called Soundscapes. It "zen'd" me and would allow me to rest/sleep when nothing else could.

    On to read more, and possibly post more!

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2012

    I'm glad I came after all the page issues were fixed - my brain is scrambled enough without seing scrambled posts!

    Diana - two minutes? I've never heard of such a thing! Even with a fast drip, that seems like someone may have hit the wrong button! I'd check with medonc and make sure that was what she/he intended. Bad enough waiting for other side effects, don't need an instant headache. Although - if I knew my chemos would come with a lobster roll instead of tuna salad, I may have felt differently!! Memory - they had really good pudding at my center and I actually did look forward to that on tx day. Then, about #6 when I was an old pro, I got for the pudding after my sandwich (Mom raised me right) but - what? No pudding? Well, what's that over there? Fruit cocktail? Are you f*in kidding me???? LOL   I opted for the cookies that day :)

    Hope you all enjoy the holiday. My hub's company closed Thurs/Fri so I took vaca time too. We're at your trailer down the shore now, and I'll stay till Sat afternoon, him till Monday. I have a shower I'm actually looking forward to on Sunday, and frankly looking forward to a day or two at home as a single girl too - best of both worlds :)

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited July 2012

    They don't give my chemo in a drip. After I get the Zofran, steroids, and saline, they push the chemo through the IV with a seringe. It scared me today. The other times the nurse took 20 minutes. This was done in litterally under 2 minutes today. I won't let them do that again.

    I like the style of the wig, but not the quality. I am going to call after the first. I wore it to chemo and to some retail therapy with a friend today and it just took over an hour to come the knots out. I am mad at myself for not shopping around and making an emotional, panic decision.

    Hope everyone has a great 4th.Cool

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited July 2012

    I HAVE EYEBROWS!  They never came back after chemo 3 years ago, except very sparse, totally white, leaving my face "unfinished".  I'm not a make-up person so I could never get the hang of drawing them on!  I am however, a tattoo person, so got brows tatted on today!!!!  I am so happy.  They are a bit dark right now, so once they mellow out (in about 5 days per the gal) I'll post!  Yippee!  They are my mom's final birthday present to me.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2012

    Joni, I never heard of or thought of that! Mine are very sparse too ... hmmm...something to think about :) 

    Diana, do you have a "form" for your wig? I had one long one, but I kept it on the form and never had to do a major brushout...it wasn't human hair, but a high quality synthetic that responded to a regular brushing without much effort. Hope you can work it out with a good wig, good cap under so no tape needed, and minimal care. Oh - I also had my wigs cut/styled more than once during chemo by my regular hairdresser when I'd get bored. She would laugh that she saw me more for cuts/styles during those 4 months than at any other time! She never took a penny for any of that cutting styling by the way. One of those things, and I had many during treatment, where you saw the good in people.

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited July 2012

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY REESIE

    As my DH says its the 22nd anniversary of his 29th birthday. Happy Anniversary!

    Yeah Eph!! New Brows, you must be so happy!! Hope yours turned out better than this girls. . .

     

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited July 2012

    OMG cmbear!!!!  Yes, I can already say, without a doubt, mine are better than that!!!

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  • Butterflylady2012
    Butterflylady2012 Member Posts: 187
    edited July 2012

    Dianarose, I think it's wonderful that they served your lobster rolls and chowder!  What a nice perk when you have to go through something thats no fun at all.  Sounds like a good place with good people.  I'm curious about the 2 minute Chemo thing too.  I have not been through Chemo, but from what I have heard that does sound pretty fast. Double check with them...

    Elimar, I don't quite think I'm ready yet to take such a powerful pledge to Cheetohs, but I will let you know when I am able to commit. Maybe in a few days...Wink

    I went for my simulation today, very strange experience.  When they were making the mold it was very warm and I felt like I was being made into sausage!  They techs though were really nice.  My first session is next Wednesday.  I'm a bit nervous and wondering even about taking something to help take the edge off for that first day.  I know it's not Chemo, but I'm feeling a little panicky just thinking about it.  I'm sure I'll get used to it after the first few treatments. 

    Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th with family, friends and just enjoying the time together!  

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited July 2012

    I forgot to mention that the MO said I must have good bone marrow because my wbc was back up to 9.98 and my red was back up to 4.27. He said as long as I feel good I don't have to go for the blood work on my 14 days off from chemo after the next  infusion on the 11th. I am fine with that.

    Off to work. I only slept about 3 hours. I can never sleep after an infusion although I was tired.

    Have a wonder holiday everyone.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited July 2012

    Hear are some birthday flowers for Reesie and Joni.Hope you have a great day ladies.

     

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited July 2012

    To all of our American sisters/brothers - Have a great holiday!!!

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited July 2012

    Happy birthday Joni!!!! Don't you love that everyone is celebrating your birthday today??!! 

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2012

    I'll still go with red, white & blue, even tho' cmb has the cake covered.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONI!  Enjoy your day and all the festivities.

                                                              

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2012

    Happy belated birth, Joni.  I had significant eybrows before chemo and wish I had had them tattooed before I started chemo.  They didn't return as heavy and I have thought about having them done now, but they are enough.  I just use brow powder every day to fill them in.

    I still think it was a potato chip conspiracy, and when I outed them, they fixed it...until next attack.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited July 2012

    Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone.  It was a downer kinda day; I couldn't get past it being my 1st birthday without my Mom & it was so close to her death it just was very hard to get out of the dumps!  Doing better & I know it will take time & I know the pain will never go away completely.

    The eyebrows however ROCK!  I think they will be sufficiently beautiful & healed to photograph by Sunday or so, then I'll post!

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited July 2012
    Love the photo Elle even the gulls are enjoying our cheetos.Laughing
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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited July 2012

    Butterfly welcome

    Dianarose 2 minutes, yikes.   Wish I had that good of WBC.  Mine have never been good even before BC.  Mine are always right under the normal mark and I get every bug that passes my way.

    Joni good for the eyebrow tatts.  Gotta make us feel good one way or the other.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited July 2012

    I also wanted to thank all of you for the prayers for my Aunt.  she made it home which was important to her and she passed away yesterday.  So now she is in a much bigger better home with Christ.

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