In shock

Hi Warrior Sisters,

Dakota, what's going on now?  You can do this! 

Michelle, I still cry. It really is OK.  You will get through it and all these ladies will help.

Websister, I'm glad your work load has been lessened.  One of my best friends had Herceptin and remember it wiped her out.

Here is my latest news.  I went to the new Oncologist yesterday.  She was amazing, I should have gone to her for my treatment.  She did re-assure me that my treatment was fine and not to worry.  Also the tumor marker she didn't want me to worry at all about it she did explain the new guidelines are stating not to do them. (She is with Scripps, out here in California it is one of the leading cancer research hospitals) She didn't want me to worry about my elevated marker but she did re-do it yesterday.  My marker was down!! I was so happy she said I'll see you in Dec. and she also said she probably won't even do the marker. She said that's why we really don't like to do them because they jump so much. 

I need to read more so much to catch up on with all of you.

Love you all,

Carla

Michelle - it is a lot to take in, especially when it was so unexpected. I am also HER2 positive, I won't lie - it is a long haul but you do it just like you would 'eat an elephant, one bite at a time and one day at a time. I will have my second to last Herceptin treatment tomorrow. If I can do it, so can you - especially with the help of all these wonderful ladies.



Jo - already encouraging others on this thread, you are wonderful!



Movie - hope muscle spasms decrease and you sleep well tonight



Carla - so good to hear about your new oncologist and how the appt went



Nihahi - good for your friend for being assertive, hope it all goes smoothly for her, glad chemo is doing it's thing



Liefie - I also smiled at the Brooklyn Bridge reference, you can still blame chemo brain



Edi - love the inspiration and smiles from the pictures posted. Hope bingo went well.



Past time I should be getting ready for tomorrow and heading to bed.

Hugs to all, goodnight!

Websister.....your quiet determination and courage has been an inspiration to me from day one, and here you are.....almost done! Like Nihahi said, you've almost cleaned your plate!



Hope you are enjoying your SF getaway, Liefie! Thinking of you enjoying your walk on the Brooklyn Bridge......



Traii, awesome news about not seeing Onc until next March! Hope all is well with you, my Aussie friend....XO



Dakota......just sending you a ((hug)), and wishing you all the best.....XO



Nihahi, I am seriously bummed that I was not included in your fabulous-sounding hike......please send pics?????? I NEED a hiking fix.......:*{. Love ya, sister! (And say "hi" to Ade)



Morwenna, if you DON'T go (for me) I'll be sad!



Edi! Your crazy yank is starting to formulate a PLAN that may put me on your doorstep next summer.....starting to save pennies NOW! Will you bake me a beautiful cake if I come??? How far from Cornwall are you? I have so many wonderful women on BCO, that I would LOVE to meet them in person......I had so much fun with Nihahi........she's a gem! XO



I have stayed up way too late...melatonin is kicking in....trying to get some zzzzzz's that total more than 4 hours at a time......love to ALL, and forgive my forgetfulness with. Names......surgery was just a week ago.......



Namaste and God Bless - Jackie

Edi! Brilliant idea! You get to Amsterdam, take KLM to Portland, Oregon,USA a non-stop flight........we will drive up to Vancouver Island, B.C. And visit Liefie.....then turn east and Drive to Calgary, AB to meet up with Nihahi, Websister, , Morwenna, and BENNY......then, turn south and drive to Ft. Collins , Colorado (I have to say "Hi" to DD #4) then on to Denver to say Hi to Maria....then back to Oregon....... I am a road-trip maniac.....I LOVE driving! It would be totally crazy-it a very good way! You could bring your GD along.......would so love doing it! XO. (By the way....that ship you're on......I hate to be the first person to say it......but it won't go too far! )



Love to all you wonderful women!

Edi - I'm with the others, might be best to trade that ship in for an airline ticket - or swimming lessons. Love your style!



From Facebook, Benny appears to be spending time with Diamond and possibly still battling insomnia.

Dammit! I've accepted an offer this morning for a free brunch date with a friend tomorrow!!!



And I'd much rather be hiking than eating, especially as I've started on my cut-the-crap-and-lose-the-weight regime!



I will email Wendy. Hopefully I can get on the next one.



I had a busy week. Drumming on Monday, Wart doc blasting six bells out of my leg on Tuesday, then three hours singing.

Wednesday two hours with nice nurse at BCSCF, (who decreed that I am "doing very well!"), Blood test showed INR is stable in target range, then I went to a session on cancer-related brain fog, followed by an hours walk with brunch friend.

Thursday walked two hours with brunch friend. Today walked an hour then took hubby to airport for his trip to Hawaii.



Next week I am starting an 8 week "Return to Work" course at Wellspring.



I'm feeling pretty fit and pleased with myself generally, and able to wear bra and foam boob I bought in UK for whole day now! Yey!!



A little nap in the afternoon doesn't go amiss though, especially in this hot weather!!

Websister,



I got it from a store called Nicola Jane, in Chichester. It was only about 11 GB pounds, and is foam, but with a weighted centre, so it stays put better than a softee, but much more comfortable than the silicon one, and cooler by far.



I also bought a swimform (10 pounds something) and two bras. They have another store in London, and also an online store, and will deliver to Canada. I'm lucky that I had the chance to visit, and be measured properly, but now I will be happy to order online from them

Well we are flooding all over Colorado 350 people unaccounted for, in one county alone. My area is not near as bad as most places. Just got water in the sunroom. The destruction is unbelievable, houses gone, roads gone people are stranded with no way to get out.

Movie- Is your DD in Fort Collins fairing ok?

I saw some of the footage Maria. It looks absolutely horrendous!



Having seen the Alberta floods we have a small sense, as Nihahi says, of the devastation floodwaters can cause ... but so many lost lives!!

Maria - so sorry to hear about the Colorado flooding and the missing people, glad to her you are OK. Take good care, adding my hugs ((()))



Morwenna - thanks for the info re: bras and foobie, I will definitely check them out



Nihahi - incredible day for a hike, hope you took lots of pictures. I got out for a walk long the ridge of Fish Creek Park this afternoon



Greetings to everyone else, take good care all </p>

Maria, just caught up with posts.
So sorry to hear of the flooding. Stay safe, thinking of everyone in your part of the world. xx

Websister enjoy your walk. Cold and damp here, will rev up to a brisk one later honest . x

Nihahi, you too, wow the sisters are an energetic bunch. Should have started dancing last Thursday but DH decided he was going to a guitar concert. Knew it was too good to be true.

By the way glad you all liked my boat. Believe it or not HAD noticed it was a bit holey. A girl can dream though can't she ?

Movie, road trip sounds incredible !! Will fill boot/trunk with cakes. Hope you do get over the pond one day. Cornwall about six hour drive from Merseyside.Beautiful part of the world is Cornwall, cream teas, surfing incredible scenery. x

DH retires in three days, Edi emigrating in four ha ha.

Love and hugs to ALL X

I did get up for a walk on Nose Hill yesterday. Think I will do that one again today maybe?

For Movie xx

Happy Birthday gift for movie (et al)!

Bellies....thank you for the Birthday wishes.......I can feel the love! Edi.....I would eat the entire cake if it were in front of me....good thing it's just a photo! . Nihahi.....you really know how to get on my good side.....absolutely STUNNING photos....so wish I could have joined you.......Traii and Dakota....thank you "kids" for the B-Day wishes.....I appreciate them....



On my birthday, I am reflecting on thins over the past year, and it has been a roller coaster ride for me......SO grateful for the love and support and acceptance I feel on this thread with you wonderful, amazing women. Thank you for all you do for me, and each other.........love you all more than I can express.....XO



Off to DD's for a birthday dinner........love to all....

Namaste and God Bless-Jackie