Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Mommarch, sure glad you are tolerating the chemo ok, other that the fatigue.  Do you think it might get a bit better as time goes on?  I sure hope so.   Hoping that you are not getting the wet, wet weather we have here though it does sound like the eastern side of Texas is getting some. 

Maybe you can find a spot during the day where you can nap just a bit.  I have never been able to sleep too well during the day, but the last few months ( 3 or 4 ) if I sit long enough I am able.  Dh says ten minutes and he can feel almost good as new.  That used to be the case anyway.  His ten minutes have become a half an hour now, but he is so used to saying ten minutes --- and I know he believes what he says too......

Jackie

Mommarch,,,your husband is so sweet and caring. Glad medicare covers your medicine. Prayers are with you.

Blondie, ....your Maya is beautiful. She will be fun to spoil.

Puffin.....your hairdo looks great.

Anne...sorry about the infection. Hope you are feeling better soon.

We lived in Wahiawa on Oahu for 2 years thanks to the military. We visited Maui and I loved it.

Babysat for dgds today. They are so much fun. One was not feeling too well due to allergies. The baby is crawling everywhere so I am a little tired from chasing her but worth it all to spend time with them.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone. Enjoy your weekend!

Chevy, Where have you been? Saw your name this morning, but no post! Hoping you are O.K.!

Happy Mothers Day to everyone.

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That's just what it seems like.... That she is trapped inside her own body! She can say a word or two, and gets so frustrated when the words can't come out... She had been laying by the faucet for many hours.... don't know anything else... But she and her fiance' have had such a fulfilling LIFE, traveling to other countries, both volunteering, and nothing could slow her down.... but this just stopped her in her tracks...

We never think it could happen to us.... She HAS long term care insurance, I wonder if it would cover her at home? I know it doesn't even kick in until you have been immobilized, or are in a nursing home for 90 days. She is slowly improving her Son says... You can tell her brain is working HARD to communicate, but then something just stops it...... And I would try and help her finish what she was saying....

I don't know HOW she could make it at home... I've just never been around anyone with so much going on.... or how to help.... She is in this tiny room, divided by a curtain, and another lady room-mate... You are right... just a little bed, night-stand, and a TV... I know she wants to go home... but maybe they all can figure it out.... thanks Bonnets... I feel so helpless around her....

Compassion is not religious business, it is human
business; it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace
and mental stability; it is essential for human survival.
 
the Dalai Lama

Chevy,

You have been busy and so much that is taxing.  Hard to watch someone 'suffer' some of their personal losses.  Takes the steam of out your sails just a little.  With Theresa and Eddie --- they did have a long life together and I think that would go a long way in helping to soothe distress.  Different with your friend at the Care Center.  It will likely be a difficult road back for her.  I hope she is able to make it.  With my stroke, I got my speech back fairly quickly --- but I do recall being very "anxious" all the time until I learned some patience. 

It is upsetting when you  KNOW  things that you knew just fine before and are now maybe impossible to express for awhile.  You want to blurt out things --- because you think if you can just get them out quickly ( they are in your head usually right where they always were  or so you feel ) but it no longer works that way.  So, the first thing I had to learn ( very, very hard ) was to slow down --- and express everything slowly and as clearly as I could.  Physical/Occupational Rehab was over-all at least three yrs. and lots of office rehab hours as well as those at home.  Well, I had nothing but time --- at that time, and eventually it all came together.  I'm 98 % of who I was beforehand and that is not bad. 

Life is a magnificent thing  and none of us know what challenges might come along for us.  Strokes, broken hips, fibromyalgia, losing loved ones.  God gave us the breath of life and we just have to keep rising up to meet everything head-on, do the best we can and then let it go. 

I hope things settle out for you too Joan.  We miss you too when you are not able to share your thoughts and wisdom with us.  I look forward to every post here that anyone makes with great anticipation.  Back in my woods and sometimes leading a life that holds little for surprise it is refreshing to  try and look through your eyes from what you have written and feel as close as possible what you may have been feeling.

Saying hi to all who don't get to post as much here.  Sandra ( hugs to Mike ) and Blondie ( healing energies to you ) and sweet Camille ( lots of hugs ) Mini ( wonderful clown lady )  GG, and anyone who shares here.  When you can't come --- know you are really missed.  When you do come --- it is loving appreciation that we get to hear from you and know your ok.

See you all later --- need to get to town and feed my kitties. 

Blessings,

Jackie

Chevy, my thoughts go out to your friend who had the stroke.  I hope she recovers as fast as possible.  I hope your old neighbor Therese can enjoy the rest of her time even though she'll miss her dh. 

Mommarch, so far so good if fatigue is your main SE from the chemo.  Keep us posted on how things are going.

All these situations that occur with older folks are now in the realm of possibility for all of us.  Scary. 

I'm hoping to get my house cleaned today.  Plus I need to catch up on laundry.  I have that "get your ducks in a row" mentality before Wed., surgery day. 

Hi to everyone posting regularly and to those who haven't been checking in.  The weather map looks like we might be having some rainy weather before the day is over.

Good rainy morning,

I thought our rain would be done ( really done as in no more for a while ) yesterday.  Not so --- although we had a couple of late afternoon sun -- and even took a bit of a walk around our neighborhood, while we were talking to a friend along the road ---- storm clouds moved back in and we barely made it back to our car.  Since we have one lg. dog and two cats who will take off walking with us, we have found that we have to get in our car and drive to the first turn in our lane.  We park and take off walking from there.  Ah -- all these adjustments.  It was really nice to be out though and we really enjoyed it.

Off and on ( I think mainly on ) it rained through the night and we had some lightning and thunder too.  It is raining this morning as well and will for a few hours, and then we hope stop for a couple of days.  I think we are getting April showers but who knows for sure with the crazy weather.

I have to get things organized here a bit --- mop the floors again.  This kind of weather is not great for my flooring ( laminate ) as we along with the animals are leaving damp footprints everywhere.  We could keep extra shoes at the door --- but doesn't help with the damp paw prints --- so we finally quit and just deal with it.  Lots of mopping during the wet days.  My cousin ( who only has one dog ) keeps a towel at her back door and the dog gets his feet dried thoroughly before being allowed on her laminate.  Those were the days ( the ones we didn't appreciate then because we didn't know we should ) when we only had one dog.  As much as I adore animals --- there are times when it gets tiresome.  Well, I'll just have to think back to when I had carpet and be glad I don't have it now and have something that is mop-able.

I hope you all have a really good day.

Blessings,

Jackie

Carole - I'm assuming it's outpatient? I'm already gearing up to "be" with you Wednesday.

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Chevy -- that was so cute with the cat and kitty door.  Our rain finished yesterday and today and tomorrow will be nice but then another four days of rain.  The only up-side is that it seems like after the rain each day the sun will come out.  I think there is going to be some humidity in our future very soon.  Actually there is some now, but it is only in the very low 70's so not too bad.  I think it will stay that way as well.

Usual things on my program.  Go to work, to the gym immediately after, and then home to get some work done.  Dh will work on Wednesday and then Thurs. is going to S. Dakota for a few days.  I'll have the house to myself which I likely won't mind.   Lots of work going on taking care of everyone here but no other human to "fret" over but myself. 

I don't mind spending some time alone -- never really have, but a steady diet of that would get to me, I think.  We do seem to find some sort of adjustment for whatever happens to us, so who knows -- maybe I'd do really well.  By the day Dh gets back the yard will need a lot of attention.  The straw that was down with the grass seed underneath is  starting to disappear and so it will be time to mow all that fresh green grass.  Wish a bit more had grown ( I think a bit more straw would have been kinder to the seeds ) but what has popped up ( a fair amt. ) sure is looking good.  Waiting on the first mow a little bit will help those roots really take hold, so I won't mind a little extra length this time.

Hope you all have a fantastic day.

Blessings

Jackie

Saw my podiatrist today and discussed last minute details before surgery tomorrow.  I learned I can have a pain pump.  Yay!  Such a relief.  I told him if insurance won't pay, I will pay.  My surgery time was changed to the first surgery of the day.  Now we have to arrive at the surgery center at 6 am.  Surgery will be his first of the day at 7 am. 

I went to Target after the apptment and bought a couple of pairs of loose-fitting pajamas to lounge around in.  Also I'll wear one pair to the surgery center.  The pants length is mid calf.  I guess I will have to lounge in bed for a couple of days with my foot propped on a pillow.  I have a pair of crutches and a walker with a seat.  I can rest my knee on the seat and hop along.  For a week, I'm not supposed to put any weight on the surgery foot.  Going to the bathroom will be challenging. 

Today I finished cleaning the house.  That's it for household duties for a while. 

Hi to everyone.  I'll  be checking in.

Carole, Best wishes for tomorrow. Hope your recovery is speedy. Practice one-footed using the bathroom today when the consequences won't be dire if you put your foot down.

Does anyone know how to make the print larger? For some reason, the print is now so small that I can hardly read it. I have no idea what I did to cause this or what I should do to correct this.