san diego area

I have a babysitter so I am still planning on coming. Sure will miss you Melia and you to Shirlann.

I shaved my off soon after it started falling out. My head did eventually get smooth but there was still some stubble for a long time.

SDStar Lisa - Yes, my hair did exactly that: it began falling out in earnest on Day #17 and came out for a few day and I thought I was a goner. But then it just stopped.
I didn't do any vigorous blowouts or anything, and since it was short, I would just finger-fluff and style. But I had been blessed with very thick and naturally wavy hair, so I could lose a whole bunch and still have plenty to wear around. I figured any day without a wig or scarf was a good day. I ended up getting the clippers out for my daughter's custom buzz-cut on Day#31, well after what I had expected. And even then, we were both astounded at the volume of hair that she kept plowing through. But it had started getting really thin at the temples - and wouldn't you know it, that's the one place my new five-o'clock shadow is not really kicking in yet, either.

If yours has stopped falling out, enjoy it while you can! Even after my buzz-cut I had several wild hairs that held on and grew the whole time and had a gentle fuzz in most areas, but was for all intents and purposes, BALD.

I have enjoyed not having to worry about shaving my legs and arm pits. I do think the legs may be coming back this week or next. When the sun catches it at just the right angle in the late afternoon, I can see a few blonde hairs along my lower calves. Even a few blonde stragglers on my arms, but really only about four . Now I want more than six eyelashes!!!

Lisa

I'm still on for the 11th, but will miss Melia and Shirlann. I finally had my surgery last Wednesday and had the drain removed Friday. They did the lumpectomy and the took the sentinel nodes. The surgeon was concerned that there may be more lymph node involvement than was originally thought. I'll find out Friday if it means an additional surgery. I'm doing fine from the surgery except I have a lot of numbness. Did anyone else experience this, is it normal or might he have gotten a nerve?

Anyways, looking forward Saturday ;-)
Lisa #3

I'll be there this Saturday. I am sure SoCal said she would be back in time. I can't wait for my time with my bc.org friends. Especially after spending the week at the cyber pinkstock party.

Lisa #3, I will be crossing fingers, sending vibes and saying prayers that the node news is good news for you. I had distinct numbness and shooting pains right after my nodes were done (only 3) and it pretty quickly settled down to much less and now is just shooting, zinging pain if my arm is fully extended over my head.
SDStarfish/Lisa - How was your chemo yesterday? Starting to get the hang of this routine? Drink, drink. drink some more and get lots of rest. Even if you don't think you need it yet. It'll help when day 3 and 4 hit. {{HUGS}}Hope we get to see you on Sat. Let me know if a ride would help you.
Shirlann - It took me a moment or two to figure out what you were possibly talking about. BODIES?!? Then I remembered. Glad you had fun.

Lisa

Thanks for asking, chemo # 3 is still rough. Main problem is my ulcer, which seems to get worse with each treatment. But no migraines this time, since I refused the Nuelasta shot. Really hoping to see you all tomorrow. I should be fine to drive.

Here we are again..so good to see everyone..



BMD, 3boys4me, LisaSDCA, and SoCal

Hi Lisa..you always look good in our pictures...
You have that sparkle in your eye..
the last Sunday will work for me actually any Sunday..I have to work on that last Saturday but Sunday is OK...any Sundays in Sep work..
Everyone please check in!!
Hugs, SoCal

Hi sisters! I am planning to be their in September, NO MATTER WHAT!

So, which off ramp and which direction form 5 North?

Love you all, Shirlann

O.K. girls so the 16th is out. We have another bc.org ladie that will be in town from OK from Sept 18-23. Jan/Wildabouthorses is coming into town to see her son. She will be staying in Old Town. Maybe we could meet with her on the 22nd. Socal you said there was a good mexican place there. LisaSD you can get something there that you will like I promise. So what do you think? I emailed Jan and asked her if that will work for her. If not maybe a couple of us who can go during the week can meet with her while she is in town. I will figure out the babysitter $$. You all don't need to be concerned with that.

Brenda..I will do that...

O.K. this is the plan. Jan/Wildabouthorses is going to meet us at http://acapulcorestaurants.com/map.aspx?locationID=35
at 11:30 on Saturday Sept. 22. So far I have 6 people. I will check to see if Jan's husband and son will be joining us. We may need a reservation for this luncheon girls. How fun. I hope more of you can come. Shirlann I have not heard from you yet either. I hope you know we moved the venue. Nash I hope you can join us too. Oh just everybody come. I can't name you all right now.