My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

It’s odd what these drugs do to us. I had bloodwork done, port flush, and Xgeva shot yesterday, and on the bloodwork I was very surprised to see my sodium was low. What? All I eat seems to have salt in it, so I was very puzzled by that.

Anyone else experience bloodwork oddities?

Mae, I meant to say I’m glad for you the gamma knife radiation is over. Do you have to go again? Sorry, I am not familiar with that procedure. Hoping it’s all done!

Booboo, my bloodwork always shows low sodium too, even if my blood pressure comes back normal. It's weird. My MO says that in my case, it likely had something to do with the brain met situation. I also eat a fair amount of sodium.

I am taking a rest day on my butt. I had my chemo yesterday and having the usual rundown feeling today. I also was in bed later than I should have been and walked 4 times yesterday. I think my body is saying you need to stop today. So I will. Reading, surveys and laundry will fill my day. All things I enjoy. Might make some pasta mix up, freeze some of it and throw beans and spinach when I go to reheat. We'll see how I feel.

Love to everyone here, Tanya don't blame you for not wanting it to happen again, it is disconcerting. Mel keep making those masks.

booboo, typically gamma knife is a single session procedure unless you have quite a few spots, in my case there were only 2 small ones.

I did have an unfortunate issue with the IV though. Once it was removed and bandaged, I used the restroom to change from scrubs to street clothes and i noticed the gauze soaking with blood while buttoning my jeans. I get pretty freaked out at the sight of my own blood, so while reaching for my shirt blood began dripping down my arm and onto the floor. At that point, with jeans, a sports bra and one flip flop on, I opened the door to call for help and quickly a nurse came in to assist and calm me down, it was quite a scene.

Mel that fabric is sooo cute! I wouldn't be able to resist either. For a while when my dd was younger she took sewing lessons and took a class in quilt making so we spent a fair bit of time in fabric stores. So many beautiful fabrics now...

Mae,

Thanks for the explanation. I still have so much to learn about this crazy disease. I learn more in Mel’s living room than I ever could on the internet. Anyway, I wish you happy days ahead, and I don’t know about you, but I’m itching for a road trip! Take care, my friend.

Micmel— that doggy material is adorable. I wouldn’t have been able to resist it.

Illimae— OMG. So sorry you had that port issue. It sure isn’t fun when it’s our own blood. Be glad you were mostly dressed! I probably would have gotten sick and then passed out.

Mara51506– you take it easy. I do not know how you walk to chemo. Such a strong lady.

BooBoo1- I had my bloodwork yesterday. When results is posted, I am going to check my sodium. That’s a number I haven’t watched. Happy to report ANC was 2.0 so I was cleared to start my next Ibrance cycle

Tanya — hope you are feeling better. Scary event, for sure. I need to drink more water, too

Bloodwork results from yesterday already posted on my portal. Never had them back so fast

Sodium was in range.

Sondra- Can I come over for supper? Sounds delicious!!!

Yes Snodra, I would also like to come over for supper! I agree with you about most fast food not being the best. My favourite burger which supplies my beef is a junior size burger from Harvey's which is delicious and cheap. Usually order 5 to 10 at a time, freeze and then defrost and put them in my little oven on toast. Comes out perfect. Other than that beans, queso, cheese shreds combined with bran cereal and taco seasoning, sometimes with spinach, are my main meals. I never grow tired of them and they are delicious. The burgers vary between the beef and the walmart frozen breaded chicken burgers. I usually only have meat every couple of days. I much prefer these to a large meal.

I spent yesterday sleeping most of the day. The Herceptin knocked my butt out yesterday. Got up today and felt better. Went to Wal Mart around 7 am. Got so many more groceries there than other places. Stocked up on extra beans, queso and got a nice water bottle that clips on. Should be good for my multiple walks around the block when it is hot. Other than that, expecting a delivery of cat litter so walks will be kept shorter to make sure I don't miss anyone. Can't believe it is friday again. The weeks are just flying by, it is crazy.

Sondra I want the homemade cake. I don’t bake cakes anymore bc I’ll eat too much.

Reinherited the kitten/cat bc DD has to move and she can’t take him.

Mara you mentioned kitty litter delivery sounds like a plan as I went to the store today and the food and litter is heavy.

Karenfized that’s amazing that Scotland Yard kept you safe for 4 months. Enjoy your freedom.

Waving hello to all.

Tany

Definitely the steroids. Definitely. Keep that cake coming I love cake. Period. I could eat an entire cake myself. Just popping into say hello to everyone. Insomnia is having its way with me ! Hope you’re all asleep.

Minnie~ haven’t seen you darling.

Hello all,

I apologize for intruding on your thread, but Linda's husband Jay asked me to post that our friend Lindalou passed away this morning. She wasn't in any pain but was having a hard time for a while now. She was a lovely friend to have here as she was always very encouraging. I was honoured to be considered one of her friends here on BCO

kind regards, dee

I remember our sweet lindalou. That makes me so sad. But happy she wasn't in pain. I will be sending her family my thoughts and strength. Thank you for telling us about this loss. Please giver her husband and family our deepest sympathies.
you are in no way intruding , you’re more than welcome in our living room. Stay safe yourself , and family.

My condolences to Lindalou's family. I do not remember her, but always hard to hear of one of us passing.

Yesterday and today I have had trouble getting on BCO. I try to log in and it says "Privacy Notice" with a big red exclamation point and won't let me log on. I feared I was hacked or had a virus on my computer. Finally working now. ?????

I miss checking in with you all. Has been quiet and lonely here today without you all.

Any of you experience issues? I was going to try to call BCO's number posted online on Monday if continued issues. And I sent a message to the mods when I finally got to log on. It said something about not recognized by Microsoft or something like that. Said unsecure site.

Hope the site continues to work. You all are like family and I like keeping in touch.