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It sounds very good Keli! We have a lot of members here on maintenance medication, and they are doing very well! You will too!
Judy in MI
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Hi again,
I can't answer your question on Social Security. I would imagine if your Doctor says it's okay, you could. But many of us are leading very normal lives, post surgery and treatment.
I wanted to say congrats on passing the tests! Surgery is the best option, especially in early stage lung cancer.
Judy in MI
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Well I didn't notice that Snowflake was from Michigan! Sheesh! I could have picked her up! LOL!
Judy in MI
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Almost there................................
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Home Alone
in GRIEF
Ron,
It's normal to feel sensitive. It's totally normal to want to be treated normally. And yet? What has happened with your wife is NOT normal. And people are grieving for you, as they put themselves in your shoes, and see how sad it is to have your life mate die.
Fortunately we are born with compassionate hearts. So it is second nature to feel compassion for your life situation today. We don't want you to suffer, and yet? You must because of your loss.
((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))
Judy in MI
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Did someonen say Pinot Noir? LOL! I'm on the way from Michigan, driving a super fast race car. If I see a Snowflake on the side of the road with her bum hanging out, sunburned, I'll stop and pick you up!
LA Bound. Can't wait to bus on the Ocean.
Hawaii is wonderful. I'm going there in November, so this is a nice treat to go once ahead of time!
Judy in MI
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Kim,
Hi there! It's the Decadron steroids. I was manic and couldn't sleep in a major way. The ativan helped, but like Muriel, I got some big cleaning projects done because I was so hyper from the steroids.
Like Muriel said, they start your Mom with a Decadron, Benadryl, and anti-nausea meds. Then she gets the chemo. The benadryl made me sleepy, but the Decadron made me hyper as heck at the end of the day.
So I didin't sleep for a couple of days and then I crashed and slept like a baby for a few days. That was actually a good thing.
Judy in MI
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Too fun! I love this. At another on line support site I'm at, we did things like this too. Our's was a big boat on the ocean. Fun.
Pinot Noir?????????????? Yum!!!!!!!
Judy in MI
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Wishing you a lovely, healing "vacation".
Judy in MI
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Hi there,
I'm new here since you posted last, but that's something that's happened while you've been gone. I came here! hahahahaha!
Eric, surprisingly you got most of the American speak correct! Except for the Louisville Slugger. That is a baseball bat, used to fend off the fears!
Have a lovely day!
Judy in MI
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Hello everyone,
I love Wednesdays because it's one of my "off" days when I get to relax and do whatever my silly little heart feels like. Some times I read all day, or go outside and play with the pups, or sleep in
Maybe I'll do all 3 of those today. I could not be here much yesterday, just had to pack it all in then so I didn't have to pack anything in today! Katie, I love it when you post pictures, and I love any and all posts. So post away my friend. We completely love what you do here.
Now I can't get into Facebook today. Errgh! It won't let me log in, and so I told it I lost my password, and I've not received a response from them. So no Facebook today. I guess I can live without for a day, but no longer I hope!
Have a good rest of the day. The concert sounds like it was fabulous Eric!
Judy in MI
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Hi, it's Wednesday now...but am up at 3:00AM and can't sleep. So I popped in here to see how you all are doing.
Today, Wednesday is a slow day....thankfully. Just need to veg and be slow for once.
Going to try to go back to sleep...and hopefully get some extra ZZZZ's.....
Hope you all are well.
Judy in MI
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Tonight we went out with two other couples, and it was a party night. Only I don't do "party" like I used to. I just can't do what I used to do. I have a wonderful life, but I can't sit for a long time anywhere, without muscle spasms happening. They are horrible, and no one can tell me why I have them other than "a side effect of chemo". Period.
So we went out to listen to this amazing Jimmy Buffet band on a deck on a lake, and I was happy to go along. But I can't sit there for hours. I just can't. The muscle spasms set in after about 3 hours and then I'm in agony.
But my husband and his buddies were having a grand time, and no one wanted to go. I was starting to writhe in pain, but didn't want to be a problem. So I sat it out, standing and sitting, and trying to not have spasms so bad, I would bend over in pain. I was very sensitive to this because the night before, I had awful spasms for no reason, and didn't want to repeat that experience.
THIS JUST STINKS. My doctor put me on a medication for those with MS and spinal cord injuries. It's Baclofyn. I thought it was helping until yesterday when the spasms were so bad, I could not sleep. *sigh*
I fight being a hyprocondiac. But a few friends have asked me about a spot on my cheek recently. I never thought about it, it was a "beauty mark" in my mind. I had it for years. But in the last few weeks friends have reached out to try to "rub out" this mark. I think it's changed.
So, I guess I need to go in to have it checked. I have an appointment with my Onc in August so I'll likely wait for that. I'm not so paranoid I'll rush in. August is a short time away.
What I have learned from surviving lung cancer is this: Life will never be the same as it was before. Period. I thought I learned this with my Mom and Aunt, Uncle, and Mom in Law and Brother in Law. I mean, how many times do I need to see this disease and it's side effects?
This disease has many twists and turns. We must be flexible in how we deal with it. It's different for each of us. I wish I could predict where it goes in my life, but I can not do that.
It is what it is. I'm tired. I'm wanting to do what I used to be able to do...and I know I can't. Again, I say, It is what it is. And I need to just cherish what I have for today, and not worry about tomorrow. And that is hard to do.
Judy in Mi
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Hi Val,
(((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))
I don't know you but I know your story, for I lived it too. My Mom died when I was 40. There were so many times (still are) when I just needed my Mom to talk to. They say time heals, and it does to an extent, but nothing will ever fill the void of our Mom's going when they are so young.
My Mom's been gone for almost 16 years, and the sting of the loss is gone, but there's an ache that will always be with me. I keep her alive in my memories, and talk about her to this day to make sure of that.
Judy in MI
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Home Alone
in GRIEF
Yes, take your time Ronnie. When you are ready, share. In the meantime, come here and share your sadness and lonliness. If we can help bring just a single ray of sunshine to you in comfort, it is well worth it - it is in giving that we receive, and right now you need to be listened to and given to.
This place is amazing isnt it? How perfect strangers, united by this disease of cancer, can just love on each other, and be there for each other. It's incredible to me.
Judy in MI
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It's neat that you are sharing this place with her. Who knows? Maybe she'll actually get on line herself! Wouldn't that be nice. We've talked on the phone, so you know my story. My hair fell out almost immediately, but I was on a different chemo from Mom.
It was about a week after the infusion when I was sitting at my computer and playing with my hair and a big handful of it came out. I was shocked, but not surprised. With so many in my family that had cancer, and we all lost our hair! No surprise. I got up, marched into the bathroom and shaved it at that first handful of hair.
I didn't want to mourn the loss of my hair. It was important for me to feel "in control" and by shaving my head, I did.
Judy in MI
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Hi Kim,
Like the others said, we all react differently. But you asked, so mine started 3 days after the infusion. They gave me a good medication for it, and I never actually vomited, but I constantly felt slightly nauseated for most of the treatment. It did get worse as the treatments continued though.
But don't borrow trouble my friend. She may just do fine with this, many people do. My chemo was carboplatin and taxol, and the doc said the carboplatin was what caused the nausea. I say that with a wry smile because Diane got so nauseated that they switched her to carbo and she did great with it.
So we're all different. My biggest issue with chemo was muscle pain. Again, we are all different in how our complex bodies are going to react.
Judy in MI
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Happy Monday!
Eric, you didn't miss much in the finale of golf yesterday. The S. African was 7 strokes ahead going up 18, that there was no suspense of a play off or any other such excitment. He just played amazingly!
I'm at volunteer job #1 today. Had a friend stop by the house and let the puppy out so I could stay here for a few hours and get some things caught up. Yeah for friends.
Got some rock 'em sock 'em storms yesterday. A tornado even touched down briefly south of us. And the humidity said good bye for a while. It won't be long and it'll be back but am enjoying freedom from it today!
Going to a concert tonight, they play Jimmy Buffet type music, and we'll be lounging on a deck on a lake, enjoying the music. Perhaps a glass of wine too?
Well, have a great rest of Monday. Remember this is the only Monday, July 19, 2010 you'll ever get, so make it good!
Judy in MI
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Keli,
I'm so sorry you are feeling so fearful, and worried about tomorrow's doctor appointment. All I can advise is try not to worry about it. It could be something other than that fearful place our minds always want to go. Hang in there, stay positive, and I pray they have a common sense logic to this tomorrow that will allay your fears.
Judy in MI
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Having a lazy day here too! We're all in the dog days of summer, and with the heat, laying low in the AC just sounds like the thing to do! Hubby is smoking some ribs in the slow cooker, and I've been couching it since we got out of church this morning. *yawn* LOL
We had such a wonderful time last night with our friends. Had a delicious dinner, and laughed and sat outside once the sun went down. It was so nice.
Got up, tired, from sitting on the couch, and came here to see what was going on. A girl's got to sit up straight for at least a little bit for the day. Worked like a dog yesterday making the house perfect for company, so am sure that is why I'm tired today.
Have a good rest of the day.
Hey Eric, the Open was something else huh? Imagine that S. African winning it, with such a large lead. His wife and baby were so adorable, I'm happy for him.
Judy in MI
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Hi Mary,
Please do not prepare for the worst. Stage I lung cancer is EXTREMELY curable! Many of us had Stage II, III or IV and we are all still here living life fully, happily, and completely. You will too. They caught it early, you have every reason to be optimistic and happy!
Be happy! Today is a beautiful day.
Judy in MI
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Randy, I saw the photos you posted. Soooo nice. She was beautiful! What a lovely couple you were.
Judy in MI
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Fantastic! I'm so happy for you!
Judy in MI
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Morning all!
It's a beautiful day today! No humidity, high of 84. We sold the boat. Hubs is at the Credit Union signing over the title as we speak. I'm sitting here, looking at the wreckage my puppy has created with Kleenex all over my carpet! She is a little shredder. I love her so much though. What a darling.
Eric, what a zest for life you have. Your posts just make me smile, every single day. Don't ever change. I am thrilled to be able to watch some golf today! How exciting.
Bud, 100 miles in 100 degrees? Sheesh! You are the man!
Judy in IN, you are getting closer and closer to me!
Well...need to get going and clean up the house. We have Hubs partner and his wife coming over for the afternoon and evening. Going to splurge with steaks, and Portabella mushrooms sauteed in butter and garlic, and yellow Yukon potatoes, and more. Going to serve peppermint ice cream with chocolate cookies for dessert. Yum!
Judy in MI
Thursday's Air
in JUST FOR FUN
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Hi there! Well, we got some much needed rain, and storms. Yeah! Hopefully will move that humidity out of here. It's quite cloudy and dark today but I like rainy days so I'm enjoying this.
At Gilda's Club for a six hour stint today! I love this place. For a cancer and grief support place, you wouldn't know it with the voices of children playing, and laughter from the adults, and just a feeling of peace and contentment here. It's awesome.
Have a baby shower to go to tonight. Can't wait. Love to see the cute stuff that mew Momma to be is getting!
Take care,
Judy in MI