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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    kmmd, the sports guy on the evening news said about the Brewers' loss today - there's 162 more games (LOL).

    Go Badgers!

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited April 2015

    Sorry, I went to Purdue so could not get into the recent NCAA hype (although basketball is like a religion in Indiana)...

    Was working up a sweat in the yard, trying to dig up some invasive perennials that spread way beyond their intended boundaries - some by root, others by seed. Anyone want some pink blooming very hardy violets? Had to come indoors to cool off! Plus give my LE arm a rest.

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    We went to the Bucks game on Wednesday. Ended up on the "Kiss Cam" :-)

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited April 2015

    If you say so! Hard to tell who that foxy chick in the animal print actually is but I believe you...

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    Aaawwww Jane that's so nice! Heart

    Monica, how are you doing after cataract surgery? 

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    So here's the story...I didn't even know what was going on, as we were the first couple on the kiss cam. My husband, Andy, grabbed me by the back of the head and gave me a big kiss. He later said he had my hair and hung on tight so I wouldn't pull away and smack him or something, lol. I finally open my eyes mid-kiss to see my sweater on the Jumbotron. Here's the shot afterwards. My son was quick enough to grab the pictures on his phone.

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  • OncoWarrior
    OncoWarrior Member Posts: 5,234
    edited May 2015
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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited April 2015

    That is a great kiss cam story (you might have smacked him?!) How nice for your son to have the presence of mind to get the pictures, I'm not sure mine would have...

    Thanks for the Stillwaters info - those early evening meetings are always hard to attend during the week because, commuting from Madison, hubby will often not get home until 6:30pm. Let us know if the speaker has some good information to pass along.

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    Vlnrph, No, I wouldn't have smacked him! But, I easily may have backed up wondering what was going on. We were at a rowing regatta in Madison yesterday and two different coaches from my son's team said they saw us on the kiss cam! (you went to Purdue? I was so close to going to Purdue, as was my son. It is such a great school. What did you study?)

    Onco, that stillwaters event does look interesting. We will be out of town that week. :-(




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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2015

    Had to rescue our thread from the bottom of the topic list (it was in danger of falling down to the 2nd page!)

    I've been outside this afternoon but had to retreat indoors due to all the beautiful blooming trees giving me sneezes & itchy eyes...

    I was a pharmacy major at Purdue which means I can self medicate my allergies with antihistamines. One sister did pre-med and another was in engineering plus married a classmate. Our brother had to be different so went to UW, in part to save our parents from paying all that non resident tuition. Now he teaches at Ohio State however his daughter is at the end of her freshman year in Madison.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited May 2015

    Hey! Haven't been around due to vacay & subsequent backlog, and prepping for an audit.

    Everything went well and I'm mostly caught up but it was a LOT of work.  SickTired

    Today making cookies for mom & MIL, taking them out for brunch 2moro. ♥ to all

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited May 2015

    Hope everyone had a great weekend.

    Much love

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  • LanaM
    LanaM Member Posts: 142
    edited May 2015

    Hi all - haven't checked in for quite some time. I'm just short of 2 yrs from my original diagnosis and I just found out I have a recurrence and metastasis. I'm going to UW Breast Center next week to find out more details and what the game plan is. Has anyone treated at UW Breast Center?

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  • Notbuyingit
    Notbuyingit Member Posts: 1,035
    edited May 2015

    i went to UW Madison for my surgery - I had Dr. Lee Wilke - she was awesome - very straight forward - no sugar-coating - but she knows her stuff. Always answers any emails right away. She was the only one who would try a lumpectomy - did not get clean margins so ended up with the M anyway but i needed to try.

    the staff was always very friendly, helpful & efficient

    i am almost 2 yrs out from diagnosis - can i ask where you've had recurrence & how you found out? I had ILC but our treatment looks similar

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2015

    Lana, so sorry to learn of your recurrence/metastasis. Triple negative sure is nasty business. You really threw the book at it with chemo & radiation only two years ago.

    UW is certainly a good choice. I would be there in a second if I were in your shoes. Just a short drive down the road from your neck of the woods. The large medical complex buildings can be intimidating but take someone with you to navigate and look for people with name tags to help you find your way around. Let us know how things go and what your plan will be.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited May 2015

    ((Lana)) sorry to read about recurrence and mets.  UW is a great choice, will add u to prayer list. ♥ to all

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  • ginadmc
    ginadmc Member Posts: 263
    edited May 2015

    Lana - I'm sorry to read about your recurrence/metastasis. I've been going to the UW Breast Center for years, even before my diagnosis. Dr. Heather Neuman was my first surgeon and I had Dr. Lee Wilkie as my second, only because Dr. Neuman was on maternity leave. I wanted to wait for her return but was advised not to wait. I agree with notbuyingit...Dr. Wilkie was great, very knowledgeable, straight forward and very responsive. I've had interactions with many of the nurses and techs and have found them to be very kind and professional. My experience there has always been good and I hope it is the same for you.

    Are any WI ladies doing Race for the Cure in Madison on May 30th?

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  • Notbuyingit
    Notbuyingit Member Posts: 1,035
    edited May 2015

    not doing any races or walks - but would be interested in getting together with WI ladies now that the weather, well maybe hasn't gotten warmer :) but hopefully will not bring any more snow!

    possibly an overnite somewhere - for a nice dinner & sitting around swapping stories? could be some great therapy!

    ideas??

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  • Notbuyingit
    Notbuyingit Member Posts: 1,035
    edited May 2015

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  • LanaM
    LanaM Member Posts: 142
    edited May 2015

    notbuyingit - I was having bad chest pains so MO ordered chest CT which had concerns so he ordered PET. Appears I have metastasis to bone (sternum & spine), also possibly recurrence in lymph node in MX side as well as other nodules. I'm having a bronchoscopy biopsy done next Thursday. I wish it was sooner - I want to get going on my treatment again as I'm triple negative which is very aggressive. Thanks for your prayers guys!

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2015

    Monica/moonflower has invited folks to her family farm property in the past. I could not clear my schedule in order to attend but perhaps she might offer her hospitality again. A few years ago some of us met at the Great Dane in downtown Madison for dinner. Oncowarrior organized a lunch in Burlington towards the end of last summer. I'm open to other possibilities for getting together and don't mind taking a nicedrive!

    The holiday probably pushed back that biopsy for Lana. Waiting is the worst time. Will radiation be part of the bone or lung treatment? I would be anxious to get started also...

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited May 2015

    hi all, would love to get together. Schedule is crazy June/July so Aug before I could do an overnight.

    Had a great time @ Moon's farm two years ago, we had to cx last year but maybe this year?

    Hey Gina, good to hear from you.  I'm not doing RFC, are you?  

    Lana, good luck Thurs, waiting is the pits.  In your pocket w/prayers. 

    If anyone needs a good laugh, check out this hilarious video about pets interrupting yoga.

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQYK5vT9TBI

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited May 2015

    lana, sorry to hear you have mets. That's really crappy news. But I've heard nothing but good about UW.

    As to an overnight, YES! My DH family farm is near Stevens Point.(PM me for details) Camping is welcome and so is staying in the house if no one has it that weekend. If the house is taken, there is another old farm house or even an RV. Everybody check your calendars and give me your best 2 choices. I'll see what works. August is probably the best s well. July is usually busy up there for family visits. We can also just go for a meet up anywhere.

    Much love

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  • Tempy
    Tempy Member Posts: 101
    edited May 2015

    Hello from the Stateline area - live in Roscoe and work/doctors in Janesville area. The Madison VA had been arranging all of my care in Rockford but then suggested I go up to Madison to UW for further care and treatment. However, this is an almost two hour journey each way (drive, parking, etc) and from what I've heard from co-workers etc my team of doctors are the "rock stars" of Mercy. Anyone heard anything about the doctors at Mercy or are they just blowing smoke and making each other feel good?

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited May 2015

    hi Tempy, IDK the answer to your question, just wanted to say hey!

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  • Tempy
    Tempy Member Posts: 101
    edited May 2015

    Hi Badger!

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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2015

    Hi tempy! Sorry you are joining our club...

    Keep in mind that the Madison folks are close neighbors, on the same campus and share staff/students, etc. so would naturally suggest them first (also, Carbone is the only nationally certified cancer center in the state)

    I don't know the Mercy reputation but you could always start there and then go to UW for a second opinion or if things get more complicated. Let us know what you decide to do.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited June 2015

    Hey Music Lovers!  The amazing guitarist Bryan Sutton is headlining Sugar Maple this Aug!

    "Cricket on the Hearth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnvFn-nmrL0

    "Overton Waltz" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_onD6P_usog

    I have my tickets!  Anyone else maybe going?  http://sugarmaplefest.org/

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  • OncoWarrior
    OncoWarrior Member Posts: 5,234
    edited June 2015

    vlnrph, I saw this and thought of you.

    Violinist.com's photo.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited June 2015

    Happy summer to all my Wisconsin friends!

    I miss Booyah, but it does seem fried curds have made their way east. I still only allow myself to eat them if I am in Wisconsin or the Packers are in the Superbowl.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booyah_(stew)

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