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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited January 2008

    Hi, Brenda. Yes, my mom is still on weekly chemo, although now yet a different combo. We're running out of options, so she's now on a retry of Taxol and Tykerb, although she's never had them together before. Between the two of us, seems like we're over at the SDCC every day (and sometimes twice a day, since I started rads next door to it this week). Good thing it's an easy drive from the house!

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  • sylviag
    sylviag Member Posts: 266
    edited January 2008
    Ok ladies---have been off in lala land and not checking in for some strange reason---so just realized that the luncheon must be coming up soon---OK by me for Claim Jumpers on Jan 13th...Kiss
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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    So far:

    Starfish and Melia-Can't come. (You will be very missed)

    Lisa #3, Nash, GuitarGlr are hopeful maybe's.

    LisaSD, SoCal, Sylvia, Shirlann, Me will be there.

    Did I get that right? If I missed you sorry. Please correct me. I can't seem to go back to another page with out losing this post.

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  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 544
    edited January 2008

    Hi, Brenda:

    Yes, it's time to see the pilot boyfriend. Hopefully it will not be rainy in FLA.

    Stephanie - so bummed that the week you finally make it, I can't!

    Maybe next time if I'm not laid out from surgery.

    GuitarGrl - what surgery are you having?

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  • myrenewal
    myrenewal Member Posts: 203
    edited January 2008

    Hi - I have this on my calendar to join you and meet all of you - especially since you so graciously moved it farther north so I could come!!   

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  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 544
    edited January 2008

    PS - Too bad you girls will be missing my new early-Mia-Farrow hair-do! Tongue out

    Have a great time.

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Sue-That is great you can join us. Can't wait to meet you.

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  • Jodian72
    Jodian72 Member Posts: 109
    edited January 2008

    Hi, I live in San Marcos...

    DX Oct 27th of 07' at 6 months pregnant. I will deliver this Friday at 6 weeks early. Been doing chemo since Nov 13th. All is good and baby is very healthy.

    Maybe I could join you sometime?

    Cheers, Jodi

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited January 2008

    Jodi, please DO join us.  This group of women is very warm and welcoming, and we would love to widen the circle to include you, and of course, your new baby. Best of luck with the birth, and enjoy your new treasure. Just keep an eye on this thread. We try to meet monthly, and two of us are from North County.

    Melia

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited January 2008

    Hi, Jodi--Good luck on Friday!

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited January 2008

    Starfish - I'm having a lumpectomy & SNB. According to the nurse I saw yesterday for preop, as long as the nodes are clear, they only take 3 and I won't need a drain. For obvious reasons, I'm hoping for clear!



    One thing she told me I didn't know was that besides peeing blue from the blue dye, those of us with light complexions sometimes also look blue - like Smurfs she said. Maybe I'll have to change my name to Smurfette??



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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited January 2008
    Had my last chemo yesterday and neulasta shot today.  I'm hoping to be in high enough spirits to be there on Sunday Sealed  Looking forward to possibly meeting some newbies, too!
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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited January 2008

    Well, I lost $40!!! So I quit gambling and decided to eat instead. That did me a lot of good!



    Anyway, so it is the 13th at the Claimjumpers?







    I WILL BE THERE!



    Hugs, Shirlann

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Jodi-Hi there. Welcome to the San Diego Lunch Bunch. We would love for you to join us when you are ready. Congratulations on the new baby this week. Sorry you had to go to chemo while pregnant. I can't even image. Did you go to the San Diego Cancer Center in Vista for your treatments?

    Shirlann-Eating is more fun than gambling anyway. 1:00 at Claim Jumpers in Carlsbad.

    Nash-How is your mom doing this week?

    Melia-I think we have 6 North County girls now.

    Lisa#3-Hope your up for it on Sunday.

    GuitarGlr-Starfish came to lunch hiding a drain under her shirt one time. I could not believe it. If you feel up to it we would love to have you but if not maybe next time.

    O.K. ladies I checked the Chargers schedule for Sunday. I went to the NFL site and it said they were playing at 1:00 but I don't know if that is 1:00 Indi time or ours. I personally would love to watch the game but I would rather be with you all. How does everyone else feel about it?

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited January 2008

    I believe the 1 pm kickoff is EST, b/c my DH said something about the game being at 10 am, as he was making his case for why he was going to skip church this Sunday morning.Innocent

    Thanks for asking about my mom--she's about the same--very weak. Can't get any air in her poor lungs. I'm taking her to a thoracic surgeon tomorrow to discuss her breathing issues. 

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  • Jodian72
    Jodian72 Member Posts: 109
    edited January 2008

    Hi... the game is on at 10:00 because we are playing in Indy at 1:00. I'm not sure what channel it's on....

    I am with Dr. Frakes at Pacific Oncology in Encinitas. I think she also has a place in Vista, but I love the Encinitas office and staff. The nurses are SO wonderful there.

    Actually, being pregnant and diagnosed has kind of been a blessing. Talk about something to look forward to! She has been our little inspirational bundle. It hasn't been that difficult... I thought it would be so awful, but it's been ok. Don't get me wrong, chemo makes me feel yucky and all, but having that little squirmy in my tummy makes it ok to just sit around ALL day long and wait for the wiggles. Wink

    Well, I'm off to the onc tomorrow for blood counts and 'check-up'. I go EVERY week because they can't give me Neulasta during pregnancy. Saves a bundle of $$$.

    Sorry for rambling...

    Cheers, Jodi

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  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 544
    edited January 2008

    Don't worry GuitarGRl - I'm very pale and I didn't turn Smurfette!

    Jodi, we can't wait to hear your good news!

    Hey all, my lat flap surgery was moved up from 2/21 to 2/15. I found out accidentally today when I called to ask about my pre-op appointment (which, to my knowledge, had still not been scheduled!). Glad they made it sooner - but it would have been nice if they had called me to check if the date was ok with me - don'tcha think?! Good thing I called - I may have entirely missed my surgery day!!! Undecided

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Starfish-I can't believe you are having a flap surgery. You have no flap anywhere on your tiny body girl. Good thing you called the doctor though.

    I think a reservation for 10 should be good. I will call later and see if they even take reservations there. I am sure they are pretty busy on Sunday afternoons.

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  • guitarGrl
    guitarGrl Member Posts: 697
    edited January 2008

    BMD -



    I'm not a football fan, but if it was the Padres in a league championship game, I'd only go to the restaurant if they had a TV on ... but then again, nobody ever told me I had the right priorities ...



    Susan

    50 days till spring training!

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    I made the reservation for 1:00 for 8-10 people under Brenda. See you there.

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited January 2008
    Thanks, Brenda! I should be able to be there--my mom seems to have stabilized for now. Smile
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  • katoMato
    katoMato Member Posts: 645
    edited January 2008

    Me too, Brenda -

    I'll be going down there for the day (no Sandieego weekend this time Frown but I'll survive.) So if the reservations aren't made - or if you can add one more, I'll be there.

    Looking SO forward to it!

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Kaye-Of course there is room for you. So glad you can join us.

    Nash-Good news about your mom. That is great.

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  • myrenewal
    myrenewal Member Posts: 203
    edited January 2008

    Hi everybody - I'm still planning on being there, but my visit with you is going to be cut short - I just found out yesterday my nephew who is in the Air Force and stationed in Washington D.C. is home for a surprise visit (he wasn't able to make it home for Christmas - no leave), so big family barbeque has been planned for Sunday afternoon.  I haven't seen him in two years - last year he was only home for a couple of days and I was deathly ill from chemo.  What a difference a year makes!Laughing

    We're so proud of him - he has been serving in the Honor Guard for the last two years.  (Being selected is actually quite an honor in itself!) 

    But I should be able to spend an hour and enjoy a glass of iced tea with all of you.  I'm looking forward to it.

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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited January 2008

    Oh Damn!!!  I have 15 people coming over to my house for brunch, the Chargers made the playoffs!!!

    ARGHHHHHHHHHH

    Can't make it, my dear sisters, but I will never miss another date!

    Promise, Shirlann

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Sue-Can't wait to meet you.

    Shirlann-I am going to miss you woman. Enjoy your brunch.

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited January 2008

    Sue - even a short time will be a good time to have you with us! We can do a lot of getting to know you in an hour. How wonderful that your nephew gets a leave to come home and you are feeling good!

    Nash - it is finally going to happen. We are going to have you at a brunch. I can't believe it - you have been an honorary member all through chemo and now we really get to meet. So glad your mom is stable for now.

    Kaye! You are coming! Yipee! I hadn't heard anything from you so I was afraid we weren't going to see you - even though we're meeting way up north. Sorry you don't get a luxury weekend out of it, but maybe every other month, hey?

    Lini - are you coming?

    Shirlann, certainly going to miss you and Melia - two of our foundation group.  

    Brenda - thanks for making our reservation. Sounds like it'll be a good bunch of us - regulars and newbies. I've never been to a Claimjumpers - all I hear is that they have HUGE servings. I'll need some consultations on the menu.Wink Is this near the Carlsbad Outlet place? This is really not my neck of the woods so I want to take advantage of being up there. Although I did drive right by on Sunday evening (in the pouring rain) and Monday enroute to my plastic surgeon and back.

    Lisa/Starfish - have a great time in FL with your sweetie!

    Jodi - can't wait to hear about your dear miracle baby girl born today! As far as I'm concerned you just bring her right along anytime - I just love to smell babies heads!

    Lisa#3 - I wanna hug the livin' daylights out of you for being done, completely DONE with this extra re-do of chemo. So, uhm, be prepared.Laughing

    Love you guys!

    Lisa

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    LisaSDCA-It is not far from the outlets. See you tomorrow.

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  • sylviag
    sylviag Member Posts: 266
    edited January 2008

    Hi all...Hope there will be room for 1 more--I mentioned to my daughter about the luncheon on Sunday and she said she would like to come too! For those of you who don't know---she is a BC survivor too!

    Hope an extra person won't upset the waitress Brenda....---see you at 1 at Claim Jumpers...hugs,Sylvia

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited January 2008

    Sylvia-I am so glad your daughter decided to join us. I know you wanted her to. Of course there is room. I made the reservation for 10 people so we should be fine.

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