The Hermit Club

Good morning hermits- did not sleep well but have some apts and things to do, so away I go. Maybe a nap later in the day. I love naps.

Bippy- I take probiotics pretty regularly and they help all my digestive issues. Really important to take after any dose of antibiotics as those will strip all the good stuff from your gut as well as things they are trying to get rid of. I was on antibiotics for a good month or so with my ruptured appendix (before, during and after) and got into taking them religiously then. But now I find they help to keep everything good in the digestive dept. Glad you found something that helps you with the tummy issues.

Teka- the wedding issue is coming out in People of GCs wedding. I know you are going to want to know about that!

http://www.people.com/article/george-clooney-amal-...

The only trip I have in October is for a conference up in the bay area. Flying in on Mon 10/20, activities begin that night and conference runs the next two days, and I fly home on that Wed night, 10/22. Quick trip, but glad I am able to go to this conference. It is associated with a certification program I did a few years back and I need to reconnect with this community. Part of my rebuilding process.

Blondie- hope you are doing okay, I know your sleep schedule is still off. 

Cami, Lili, Ducky, Mags, Onco, and everyone else here today, make your last day of Sept a good one!

Jazzy, Thank You, I finally got to see the lovely wedding gown!

I'm sure that Joan Lunden, unlike many women in the spotlight, isn't going to sugarcoat the BC misery!

Teka- I used to watch Joan Lunden for years when I was younger and always admired her. She was probably one of the first female anchors I remember, beginning in college when she began doing Good Morning America and while having her 3 girls. Back in the 1980's when women were still told "family or career, you really cannot have both." She did a lot to show everyone yes, you can be a mom and have a career too. She is a strong woman and has 4 more children now.

Joan is being very open about everything, how she went through the loss of her hair, being scared of the future, being "moved into things at meteoric speed" once she was diagnosed, not knowing yet what she will do about a possible next round of chemo. Her father was an oncologist actually, and she said if he were alive, he would want her being a spokesperson about what this is really about. 

And as we all know, we are heading into the Pinktober.....

Slappy-Squirrel- I love your handle! I cannot remember seeing you here before so welcome!

Went to drop off some things at consignment this morning and working on contract negotiations this afternoon. Got some chix cordon bleu in the oven for lunch.

Mommyof2- how are the colors there in CT? I expect you might just be starting with the beginning of the color change? I always remember October being spectacular. 

So you are a hair stylist too, eh?

Very little color so far. Don't really see good color until later in the month

Bippy, I need to clean house too.  As a transplanted easterner, I will never get used to desert dust.  Dust seems to collect immediately after dusting.

Teka, I always enjoy your coffee cup posters, but today's design was super special.  If I saw it in a store, I would buy it.  It looks something like Englebretson's (sp) artwork.

Jazzy, did you get your nap today?

Hi Slappy, MOmmy, Lily, and those hiding on the previous page.

The benign results of yesterday's aspiration and biopsy made today super special.  With these results in, I have completed my one year diagnostic mammogram. 

Yay sally how cool is that congrats

Oh and Sally, short nap but not sleeping too late as I won't sleep tonight. I am going for a walk in a bit, time for some exercise!

Blondie, wishing you a better night's sleep tonight.  Will you be picking Michael up too ... how late?

Blondie- I like whenever you talk about one of your twins, there is always a "whatever" that follows.

I feel beaten, we have been shafted by the legal system (note I dont say justice as they would not even recognise the word) as well as the health system, I am so miserable I see no point in going on, what is there to look forward to? More days of trying to come to terms with being mutilated, and living under a shadow surrounded by people who dont get it but pride themselves they do and on top of that its focktober so all the worthies will be out being earnest and sincere re awareness........

Happy wednesday everyone! 

Wonderful news Sally!

Well this month is gonna be pretty busy with appointments for me. Thank goodness I end the month on a good note when I see my breast surgeon for the 6 month check-up. The last time I saw her I had gotten a letter from the place where I went for my very first mammo (ow, hate those things and I feel bad for those who still have to do this) and while I was there I asked her if I needed to have it done since I have had the surgery. She told me that I was exempt from now on because she took everything that could be done and if my insurance would ever say I had to do this test she would gladly write a letter saying that I was exempt because of the surgery!

Lily, sucks that life is treating you this way.

Good morning hermits- I am watching the Joan Lunden's segment again this morning. I will post it again for you for those that may be interested. A surgical MO is talking right now that mammos don't catch everything. 

Happy October, Pinktober, or Focktober. I am with many of you that there are many things that don't get discussed as part of this month of awareness. 

Lili- I am so sorry that things are still so hard for you. 

Mommy- the upside of lumpectomy is keeping the breast. The downside are those 6 month follow ups. I have had three now and always nervous before and holding my breath. Do you see your MO every since months too? It does not look like you are taking any anti-hormone drugs from what I can see from your footnotes?

Blondie- your son will have to figure out how to get himself to and from work. Do you have buses in your area? I don't like that he is yelling at you. 

Bippy- I am so with you that eating something good can bring a joy like no other. I did not do chemo, but know many that do have issues with things tasting okay. Pizza is one of my favorite foods and know I love a good slice from time to time myself (rarely eat more due to the carbs).

Mags- you okay?

Hope everyone else is doing okay on this first day of October.