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Tina...I am so sorry to hear this. You have been through so much since I have known you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. To let you know that there is a cleaning service for women who are having chemo treatments. You can Google it. Take advantage of it hon. Do whatever the Dr.s tell you to do. If they tell you don't eat certain foods, then don't! I am on FB. Just friend me and I will help you any way I can. Just ask Brandi if your not for sure who I am. Love you girl!

I don't have breast cancer, I am a Lymphoma survivor. I have had it 2 times. Back in 1999 and again this past yr. I finished treatment in April. I am checked every 3 months. I was there today. They found something they didn't like. So I will have another CT scan in Jan. Hopefully it is nothing.

Hello everyone...some of you guys may remember me...I was banded in 2007, lost about 130 pounds, found out my husband cheated on me, had plastic surgery to removed excess skin, got divorced and now I have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Throughout my ordeal with my cheating husband, I found lots of support from many friends here on LBT. Well, I'm in need of support yet again. The day after Thanksgiving I felt a lump in my breast. The following Monday I contacted my doctor and they got me in the office the following morning. The doctor confirmed that there was indeed a lump and gave me a referral for a mammogram and an ultrasound (I don't get annual mammograms because I am only 37). The next day I had a mammogram and ultrasound and the lump appeared "suspicious" and they suggested a biopsy. The following day I underwent a biopsy and I was informed this past Tuesday that it was positive for breast cancer. I have since had a MRI and met with an Oncologist and tomorrow I meet with a Radiation Oncologist. I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on Friday, December 17, 2010. It really hasn't hit me yet but I am scared of all of this. The way that things look now, I will not need to undergo chemo but I will have to have 6 - 8 weeks of radiation, 5 days a week.

Please keep me in your prayers during this difficult time...I really appreciate it.

hello Tina...So glad you had a good vacation and things are going well for you now.

I agree with Heartfire about asking Alex about the guy. Like her I only check out a couple of threads here. I usually only post here though.

Take care hon. if the guy is legit then have at it.:biggrin:

Very well said Plain...

Tina, I am glad that you are O.K. I am sorry that he turned out to be a jerk.:smile2: You really didn't need that after all you went through with your ex. Just know that most of us are here for you no matter what.:eek: I will be praying for you and the boys. Have a fun vacation hon. Are you on FB? I am if you want to add me. Love ya girl and take care. Keep checking in with us.

Hello just popping in for a min.

Prayers for Tracy.

Kat...The PET scan tells the difference because cancer acts like a magnet for the radioactive crap that they shoot into you an hr. before the scan. That is the way it was explained to me. Except for the word "crap" :thumbup:. Anyway if it is non cancerous it won't stick to it and make it glow.

Suzanne...You are doing a good job with Gia. She is soon to be a teen and at this stage on they know everything. Stand strong and don't let her see you sweat.

WHOOT:w00t: WHOOT:w00t: PARTAY!:Dancing_biggrin: Congrats on the divorce.

Tina, I am so glad things are going good for you.:smile2: Happy Divorce!:laugh:

I love the tag your getting for the car. :lol:Take care.

Love ya.

Tina,

You look great. Sounds like you had a lot of fun on your cruise. I am happy to hear that things are still good for you and your BF. Yay on the boys and the honor roll. Good luck with the anger issues the BFs son is having.

Do you FB? If you do look me up and friend me. I miss our talks also. I don't come to LBT to often. I check in but don't comment often.

Take care Tina.

Good luck with the move Tracy.

Hello every one. Blessings to you all.

I haven't been feeling good so I haven't been posting. White blood count down to 6 and running a fever. I am worn out.

Kat I felt your pain as you described the procedure. I am so sorry it was so bad. How is your DGD doing now? I pray she is better,

Have a good day every one:thumbup:

Awww thanks Paula! I am hanging in there, the unknown is scary---I take the old plan for the worst, hope for the best tactic. I have not told my parents, and have only alluded to having to have more tests to the kids. They will have time to deal with it later if it comes to that. Expecially with my parents, they will be heartbroke---no need to prolong the worries.

Your welcome Kat. I don't blame you for not telling your parents and kids yet. If it is, then they will have time to deal.

The itching and burning, have eased. I am using oil on it, nothing else. Quit using it after my shower last night, and will use nothing now until after my appt. on Wed.

I am glad the itching is easing up some. Still no idea what caused it?

DD is sick, so I am going after Kinsey, who just got over it!

I pray you don't get it. You don't need to be sick right now.

Rick is cleaning the folks chimney after work. They never called so he called them, and they were using electric heaters.....hello! They have a fully functioning heat system in their home! They have the funds to run it for something like this! Iknow it is expensive, but it's better than freezing! I swear those two will drive me nuts!

The older people get the more strange we become. My father used to drive my DS and me nuts. Now I miss the nuts!

I feel better with Rick home. Before he left we had some minor vandalism (?) in our backyard. Nothing bad, but someone took a cigarette and burned the strings attaching the clappers to my windchimes off---all 4 of them. Did the same to the things holding my birdhouse, and birdfeeder. Left them all lying in a line on the ground. Cigarette was crushed out on the patio. No one here smokes anymore. I thought that was all, then when Rick and DD were out there checking it out, my DD says "Oh sh*t" we turn to see what and she is staring at the BBQ grill which is just outside the back door, and someone had used the chalk I have out there for the kids and wrote BOO on the grill. It is right next to my big window. 2 nights before finding all this, I saw something flash out there, figured one of our solar lights was blinking (which they do if they catch another light source) or a firefly or something....bothered me enough tho at the time, I closed the blinds, then forgot about it. Guess I shouldn't have.

Knowing what you have gone through with your EX, I would have been scared S%$# you get the idea! I would call and check to see if he is still incarcerated. Could he have someone else do this to scare you?

So when he was gone, I was a bit stressed. The last time someone messed in our yard, the messages were much more sinister, and it ended up being my ex. To the best of my knowledge my ex remains in prison---------but these charges he is in on now are not against me, so I am not notified of his release.

So I loaded the gun, and I carry it. Not a huge deal, I have no issues whatsoever about shooting him. I know that sounds extreme. But I know in my heart of hearts, it will come down to him or me if it ever comes to it. I have been the receiver of his out of control anger before, and will not be again. Will not have him here to threaten and hurt my family again.

Y'all have no problem writing me in prison right???

I have no problem visiting, writing or anything else. Chances are you would get off anyway.

But yeah, I am very glad Rick is home!!! I am sleeping, and eating, and feel much more relaxed.

I am glad he is back.

Jenn, leaving to go get his kids, is not ignoring you---it is what was in his plans BEFORE you! What he plans from this point out will be telling, does he include you, want you to meet his dd's etc. But same as you made your plans for today before meeting him....he likely had done the same. Don't take it personally.

Ditto on what Kat say's. She is very insightful.

I AM needy!!! My DD's are so not! Rick is somewhere in the middle, but he has patience that I have none of! I want to hear he loves me on a daily basis! Not a big deal, I do hear it very often, and I am not a basket case if he hangs up without saying it or anything like that. I am not movie crazy! BUT, I am comforted by KNOWING. I do not act crazy, but pull into myself if I feel let down by anyone. My girls say screw 'em and move on. I question MYSELF! I do not have anywhere the self esteem they do, nor the confidence in myself they do.

If I did nothing else right, I am proud they are capable and know their own worth. I was raised by a very traditional 1950"s homemaker, and it shows!!! Wierd!

Gotta go get the girl and the meds, see y'all later!

Stick around and get to know the girls Paula!

Hi Paula, nice to meet you.

Nice meeting you Suziecat.

Home from work, out to Breakfast with friends and over to the hospital to check on Sis. It's amazing how much a person can puke who hasn't eaten in 3 days or even had anything to drink. They keep pumping her wit IV fluids, trying to keep her hydrated. Poor thing. We both managed to snooze for about 20 minutes before they came in to take more blood. Hopefully she will be home in the next day or 2.

Hopefully your sister gets better soon.

Paula-welcome! I have heard alot about you and read some of your posts but have not introduced myself. Hi..I am Tracy :thumbup: I hope you stay around and talk to us...we would love to have you.

Thank you Tracy. Nice meeting you also.

Hopefully y'all have had a good day.

Kat..is your DD doing better? Are you ready for tomorrow? My thoughts and prayers are with you hon.

Suzie...how is your DS doing now?

Tracy..good luck with the move. Especially with extra children.

Have a blessed night everyone.

Most of you don't know me, but there are a few of you that do. So to everyone here Hello. Prayers to those who need it. Good luck with the move.

Kat I am so glad that Rick is home with you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Don't hesitate to call me to talk, laugh or cry! I will be having another PET and CAT scan on the 26th to see how much my cancer has shrunk. Then more chemo on the 28th. After that we will go from there. More chemo or start radiation.

I want to be there for you as you have been there for me. You have been such a rock and I truly:wub: appreciate it. I love you Kat. Thank you.

Fanny, you did a good job on the funiture. It is a beautiful set.

It looks like your back yard is coming along good also. Yes your man is good looking:drool: I think we established that fact a long time ago! LOL I am glad he treats you so well. Take care and have a blessed day.

P.S. You can have your spider hon. I will look at pictures, but that is it.

LOL Kat. I am the same way. I hate spiders with a purple passion! I keep Raid in the kitchen and bathroom. I have no desire in catching them. I want them DEAD! I wouldn't be able to walk by the terrarium much less look at it. I would be to scared:scared2: that it would get out. So you are very brave. :thumbup:

PJTP...again!

Came out of the meeting with the brass...so far, I still have a job.

Good. I pray you will get something soon.

On another note - no motorcycle for me right now. The one I wanted was sold, so the hunt continues...I can wait until spring! :redface:

So sad:crying:......Not really! That just means a road trip to Alabama to the Harley dealership. It is literally 5 min. from DD#3 home. about 15-20 min. from mine! :smile2:

Still sick. Still love my hair. Going to bed soon.

Have a great Tuesday!

Michelle, so sorry you are still sick. I pray you get better soon. I loved the hair cut. It looks good on you.

I am trying to get my hair cut pixie short before it starts coming out to bad.

We really did have a good trip. We will go back in the spring.

Glad you had a good trip. Sounds like heaven. even with all the hard work you had to do.

Well......I am now unemployed! Come back after all the crap the week before I left, and the OM said I told her I would be in on Friday, and me not showing up they assumed I quit.

I am so sorry Kat. That was down and dirty!

I set her straight, then went to speak to the Dr. She followed me right in the office, saying for legal reasons they both needed to be there, he looked kinda perplexed, but said nothing, so I left. I did tell them that #1 we had ALL agreed I would be off a week, and back on Monday. At this point he looked at her in a quick turn of his head and she changed the subject to extreme absence. I went on to tell them that #2 was I did NOT quit my job, that her having my stuff packed, and my check ready told me she was firing me, and I would communicate with them through the unemployment office. And I left.

Later yesterday the Dr. called saying he would like to talk to me, I tried to get him to do it over the phone, he wants me to come in. I know if I do, she will just horn in on whatever meeting he has in mind. So I wasn't going to do it. Then I was thinking last night, that I have never used my benefit for eye exam we pay for through DH's work. So my plan is to make an appointment! Then she violates my HIPPA if I ask that she not be in the room! I am going to ask him for a letter of reference and see what he says!!

Good luck at getting the private meeting. Sounds like the OM had it all planned.

I will say, I slept through the night, no reflux, woke happy and relaxed, not even dreading the mountain of laundry following vacation.

My MIL is sick, I have a pot of chicken and noodles cooking, going to take it to her. I feel massive relief--I had not realized the amount of stress I allowed it to cause until this last week, and the thought of coming back made me so sad, and normally I am ready to come home. So wierd.

I pray she gets better soon. Nothing is as good as homemade chick. noodle Soup.< /span>

Anyway, I am unemployed, but happy.

It is good you are happy. Also glad you have most of your Christmas shopping done.

Most of my Christmas shopping is done, and we will keep our fingers crossed with DH's job.....will think about my next move!

OH! The snake! We were told they are chicken snakes. We didn't know how they were getting there....through the septic, or if they were in the house and using it as a den. Seems they are coming through the septic. It dries with us being gone so much, and Lord knows how old the system is.....

So this last visit, when we found them, we took a piece of heavy plate glass, and put over the commode......and there he was anyway. I guess on a positive note, there were no mice to be found!!! LOL

LOL I don't blame you! I would freak if I found a snake in my toilet also.

Nah, I am scared spitless of snakes, I did not want it for a roomate. Stayed with my Aunt!!

Time to change the laundry----I feel like Tap---loving my housework!!! LOL

Praying everyone is having a blessed day.

remember God may close one door, but He always opens another!

I am doing good right now.

Love y'all:wub:

THANK YOU Vets, past present and future! Don't forget to thank our troops for our freedom!:tongue_smilie:

Morning everyone and Blessings on you!

I didn't post yesterday cause I just plumb was wiped out from everything and the rain didn't help. But I am better today. I pray y'all are doing well.

Heart, you wasn't kidding about short! LOL it looks good though. I had my daughter give me a straight cut a couple of weeks ago. I want to go ahead and cut mine really short before to much falls out from chemo. Right now it is at my shoulders.

Yes Kat is still in Texas as far as I know. I think she was staying a week there.

Have a good day everyone!

Good morning all. Hope your having a blessed day so far. I know I am!

Thanks, Paula. I am feeling a smidge better. Doesn't feel like I have an elephant on my chest anymore. I'm still congested but things are moving. Yuck!

I am so glad your starting to feel better. That is nasty when it starts to move but a relief at the same time.

I am resting in a Blessedly quiet house right now! DH took DD to church and they aren't back yet. I haven't turned the TV on yet, tho I do want to watch the football games. I like the quiet better. It's rare for me!

Good you deserve it.

Finally took a shower this AM. Yuck! Not the shower but me before the shower! LOL!

:wub:

Not too worried about the wood, it's just the focus this time of year. After this last load we're actually in a pretty good place. Can always use more tho. Especially if it's a cold winter. We do have the furnace if we need it but it costs more than the wood!

I understand. I grew up on a farm and we had a ginormous wood cook stove that we cooked and heated with during the winters. I miss that stove. We made the best foods on it!

I am thinking of cutting ALL of my hair off! VERY SHORT! Like barely get fingers thru it short! It's about the middle of my back now. I grew it out b/c I like long hair and wanted to be able to do stuff with it but every time I put it up, I get a Migraine. It's too heavy. Even putting it into a low ponytail or braid or putting just the sides back in to a clip causes a migraine after a time. I'll donate the hair to Locks of Love. I did that last time I cut it off. I figure I don't want it and some one else needs it so have at it! It's a lot healthier this time too.

Sorry it causes you Migraines. But Thank You for donating it when you get it cut. Maybe we can see some picks of it. Even if it isn't on you, just the style if you don't want your face plastered on here.

Trying to PJTP again...

Created this gorgeous multi-post yesterday - lots of stuff, photos, etc. LBT ate it...so frustrating!

So here's the Reader's Digest condensed version!

Halloween pics of me, DH and DD posted in an album on my profile - labeled, funny enough, Halloween 2009. Go take a look! :smile2:

Yes I will check it out. I can't wait to dress up fun for Halloween.

Holding steady with my weight

It's good your steady.

Ran 3 miles this morning in honor of World Run Day - it's a multi-state, multi-country event designed to encourage everyone to get out and run...I know I didn't think it was important 6 months ago, but now I couldn't be without it.

I admire you for that. I hate running with a passion. I don't like walking unless I am near the Water or with someone. I am using my equipment some again. I just take it easy because of my back.It still isn't completly healed yet.

I was "off" for about a week while DD was house sitting for a friend - had to take the DDog for his walk every morning and he doesn't like to run. I thought I'd have a tougher time of it today, and while I was a bit winded, I was actually FASTER than a week ago! :w00t::w00t::wub:

WHOOOHOOOO way to go girl!

It's bad enough I've lost my protective blanket of fat (and I don't want it back, either!) but I seem to be cold no matter what I wear. Only with triple layers or physical activity do I actually feel warm. Drives my DH crazy - I keep talking about putting a heater in our bedroom because our old house doesn't have a radiator in the room. We have two fireplaces, but haven't activated either one because they need chimney work prior to doing that.

Yep, After I lost my 80 lbs I freeze, but now with the chemo, my word I am cold and it is in the 60's, mid 60's! I used to freeze people out, now I roast them!

One is in what will be the master bath, the other is going to be our sitting room. Lots of work to do before we get to that stage though...

From what you have shown us of your home and the work you have done so far, it will be absolutely gorges!

Heartfire, G4E, Tippity-Tap, Crzytchr, Plain and Kat - I :wub: ya all, and will check in more regularly, I promise! Busy times at work and at home have kept me away, but I'm back again...:wub:

We will be watching for you!:wub:

This is way to funny! I loved it!:w00t:

Good morning all and Blessings.

Michelle I pray your feeling better today. Do you have any antibiotics that you can take? Or do you need to the Dr.?

Try to rest today and don't worry about the wood. I know you need it, but you need to be healthy.

Take care and will check back later.

Thanks Michelle. It is good to be back.

I pray you get feeling better soon and it doesn't turn into bronchitis. Does Mucinex help you any? If you can rest for the weekend then do it!

Yes my treatment went a lot better yesterday. I am o.d.ing on Zyrtec though. After my I.V. treatment they gave me a shot and told me it would make my bones ache very badly. The nurse told me to take Zyrtec 2x a day for 5 days. Well my DSIL went to the store and got me some. I took one last night and then this morning. After taking it this A.M. i thought how few tablets there was in the pk. Then I noticed it is the 24 hr. ones! LOL

I aint dead yet!

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving. We have family comming in from Kansas and Ohio. Wer'e praying that my DBIL will be out of the nursing home by then.

I will check back later. Have a great day resting.

How sweet. Happy Birthday

Hi everyone how are y'all?

Tap hope your fill helps you.

I am back on line YEAY! My DSIL hooked up my puter to WIFI.

So I can update everyone.

I greatly appreciate all the cards. They lift me up a whole lot.

I love my LB family.

Take care and have a blessed evening.

Good morning everyone. I pray all is well.

Kat enjoy your trip and be safe. I agree with Michelle about down time and working around the place. This will give you the chance to figure out about the job sisuation also.

Thanks Michelle. I figure I should have some sort of immunity built up against the chickenpox after all these years and children I have been around when they had them. I'm a tough ole buzzard!:smile2: This face is what I think about all the crap satan is heaping on me.

I am hoping thinds go better today.

Have a blessed day everyone.:thumbup: