Starting chemo September 2014

So glad to hear- see you-- Poppy!! Continue to rest Prayers for nothing at all serious

First I have to get the ultrasound scheduled. My insurance gave the okay, so now I'm waiting again.

OH, my favorite ladies!!!!!  Where to begin??  Has anybody seen LARock?  Is she back from her vacation yet?  My husband and I just got back from Galveston, TX and had the best time doing nothing!!!!  We spent a couple of days with my BFF that I hadn't seen in 2 years, since both of us had to have surgery last year.  She had neck surgery at the same time I had my surgery.  We are two peas in a pod!!!!!  She played tour guide for us in San Antonio and we had the best late night talks, just like the "good ol' days".  The most strenuous thing we did in Galveston was walk across the street to the ocean.  We spent a lot of time out on the balcony watching the ships go by and the pelicans fly by.  It doesn't take much to entertain me anymore!!!! 

BHD, hang in there!!!  I lost one big toenail and when my podiatrist asked me if I wanted to grow it back or lose it completely, I told him I wanted to lose it and to me it was just another body part that won't grow back!!!  He just shook his head!!!!  Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, to have squishy boobs again!!!!!  Keep us informed!!!

Toby, you are almost done!!!  YAY!!!  I am so proud of you.  You have come a long way, baby!!!!  (you may be to young to remember that saying).  As BHD said, I do hope you and your husband have something special planned.  9 more days.  YAY!!!!!! 

Poppy, let's hope for nothing further and the good girl stays good.  See you on other threads!!!!  As far as the hot flashes, I discovered that when I was in Galveston (and it was hot) and drank a ton of water, I didn't have but maybe 1 or 2 hot flashes a day.  I have continued to drink probably 8-10 bottles of water a day and haven't had but maybe one hot flash a day and that reminds me to drink more water.  Of course, it was a constant battle to get very far from the bathroom, but it was worth it!!!!!!  I take my Femara in the morning along with my other pills and take Evening Primrose Oil in the evening, along with my other set of pills.  I know, I am a walking pharmacy!!!!  But, I am alive and feeling fantastic!!!!! 

Jean, the hair, that is a different story....as you can see mine is curly and white and about 2 inches long and uncontrollable!!!  But, I am already 7 months PFC and haven't had it cut yet.  I have been salt/pepper for at least 25 years. Going gray early never bothered me, but this white and curly stuff drives me crazy!!!  They call me "Curly Jo" at work and my son pats me on the head when he sees me, because he likes the "bounciness" of it.  Somedays when I am complaining about the fur coat on my head, my husband says he will trade with me, but, then I remember that he has "Elmer Fudd" hair and I don't want to go back to that look again.  GEEZ....

It is certainly great to know you ladies are doing so well and certainly good to hear from all of you. 

Nomatter, you look gorgeous! Your trip sounds wonderful. I'm glad you got the chance to enjoy yourself!

Little E and I are going to the mother/son baseball game tonight, which we are both excited about. Sure beats a mother/son dance where nobody dances, LOL! I will try to get a selfie, so you all can see my crazy hair.

Little E was so excited to meet Stomper and get a photo!

My name is badhairday, and I'm having a BAD hair day! LOL!

Bad hair, you're gonna need to change your name to fabulous soon. You rock the look. Little e is just too cute for words. Love, Jean

Hey Badhairday, We have the same haircut! Mines the same length and style.... just curlier! Love Little E! My kids like going to the minor league games because they make it so fun for the fans!

Hey Jean! I know I see you on other treads, but it's always good to see your lovely face!

LARock, The hot flashes are horrible! I'm taking Effexor/venlafaxine to try to make them more bearable. I've been told to give it some time and it may even out.

Acrylics are hard on your natural nails. You need a good base nail to attach them to, and build them upon. I'm curious to find out whether they will make nail situation better or worse.

I finally have the ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th.

So very nice to see all of you again! LA, hope they find something as an alternative med?

I never experienced fatigue too much at all during chemo; took 2 days off of work total due to SE's. Radiation however, has kicked me. Came home after radiation today at 8 a.m. and slept until 11:30 (took day off)

I will be glad when this is over, I have to say

Poppy, glad they have the date- keeping you in my thoughts

My hair looks like y'alls. Badhair, you and your adorable one look fantastic!!!!!

Mine is about same length: a bit over ears, but all over the place-- completely white in front and dark gray in back. Getting second wig and color this Friday.

Mine looks a lot like NoMatter BTW you and Jean look awesome. But, I am styling it as best I can into bangs. Short curls though

Keep fightin the fight ladies

Hugs

Kath

Thanks so much for the compliments! You gals definitely get what a big deal the hair thing is. My 18 year old daughter did point out that short pixie cuts are very trendy, so I guess that means we are all looking modern and chic! LOL! I just want it to grow out enough so that it isn't sticking up everywhere when I wake up in the morning!

It is so good to kind of check in with everybody, and to see that there is life after dreadful chemo! We kicked some cancer ass together! I am so grateful for each of you!

I am on Tamoxifen as well, and the hot flashes in the beginning were fierce! They did get better after a few weeks, and then ramped right up after the hysterectomy, but seem to have leveled off to one or two a night now. I have found that if I sleep with my feet sticking out from the blanket that they don't seem as bad. I am hoping to be able to stick with it for a while, due to bone density issues. Also, my sister had a heck of a time with Arimidex so trying to avoid that one.

NO way, Jean!!  You cannot be 72.  I might believe 65, but not 72.  Okay, I confess I will turn 55 in July. 

BHD, I understand, I haven't slept with covers since I started Femara.  We have actually turned the furnace back on -- it is unbelievably cold here in Missouri for May. So, it may be a light cover night.   

LA, I hear ya: our fraternal twin boys are home from sophomore year. I LOVE having them home!!!!

We all know Jean is really 62

Blessed evening all

Hoping everyone is enjoying a wonderful day with family, friends, or whatever you choose!

Question: anyone else's stomach been a lot more sensitive since chemo?

I have a hard time eating hot, spicy food now.  Nachos have always been one of my favorite foods and now it gives me the worst case of indigestion and heart burn. I have never liked milk and now I eat cereal every morning and use the Silk Almond milk. 

Went to our son's for Memorial Day BBQ and to try out his new grill and cooking skills.  He did a good job as long as his dad was helping him.  Found out a friend of my SIL's parents, and one we would hang with at their house, passed away last week.  Found out that my SIL's father has lymph node neck cancer and they have given him only two years.  Not a very good day to visit with my SIL!!!!!