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Re: Shingles Vaccine
Yep. My GP recommended it too. I am pretty sure I had chickenpox as a child and managed to avoid anything when my partner got shingles (our daughter didn’t and will forgive him in time!) but my exposure was a very long time ago. No side effects at all from the vaccination.
Afraser
2
Re: I'm still here
Congratulations @ScorpionQueen. So pleased for you. It's a milestone worthy of celebration most definitely.
I understand your comments on this forum. It sure has helped me on my bc journey. I am 2yrs and 3 months from diagnosis and still on AI treatment.
I understand having some issues post bc. It really is a horrible disease but look at you. Still here and you keep going. Thank you for your post.
I understand your comments on this forum. It sure has helped me on my bc journey. I am 2yrs and 3 months from diagnosis and still on AI treatment.
I understand having some issues post bc. It really is a horrible disease but look at you. Still here and you keep going. Thank you for your post.
Cath62
2
Going ahead Alone
2022 has been a tough year - and then it got tougher again.
Hubby's chemo treatment changed in Dec and from then on, sadly, he lost his hair (of which he was always VERY proud, to have a full head of luxurious hair at age 85) & sadly also had trips to hospital for infections & reactions to vaccinations.
Then, when his cancer markers went thru the roof in late March, the decision was made to stop chemo.
Sadly, after doing so well til the end of last year (after being diagnosed Stage 4 in January '21) my beloved husband passed away on May 29th after a sudden downturn in mobility and function. He was active & alert, swimming at the Hydro Pool on the Monday & attended the dentist with me on the Tues, but then had difficulty standing up. I had to call the Ambos and he was taken to hospital on the Wed, where I was told he would not be going home. I was with him 24/7, with a bed/chair set up for me in his room and helped the nurses with his care. Family gathered, including our stepson & wife who flew in from NZ - and he passed peacefully, early on the Sunday morning.
We had a lovely Farewell Service overlooking his favourite beach that he had run along daily, for almost 20 years.
It is tough. It is just SO tough, going it alone after a wonderful partnership of nearly 40 years.
The grief is 24/7 and ongoing - in small waves & big waves - at any time, night & day.
I've had wonderful support from family & friends & also my close friends here on the forum and I thank you for that. xx You've helped keep me sane. xx
The paperwork & legal stuff is ongoing & very emotional ....
And then, just to make things even more difficult, our ground floor level & garage were water impacted by the deluge 3 weeks ago & I now have carpet pulled up & stuffed tools & musical instruments & am awaiting an insurance assessment re repair or replacement.
It is not what I really needed at this point in time - tho it is keeping me busy, which is good, sort of.
Life is tough just now.
take care xx. Give your partner a special hug xx
Hubby's chemo treatment changed in Dec and from then on, sadly, he lost his hair (of which he was always VERY proud, to have a full head of luxurious hair at age 85) & sadly also had trips to hospital for infections & reactions to vaccinations.
Then, when his cancer markers went thru the roof in late March, the decision was made to stop chemo.
Sadly, after doing so well til the end of last year (after being diagnosed Stage 4 in January '21) my beloved husband passed away on May 29th after a sudden downturn in mobility and function. He was active & alert, swimming at the Hydro Pool on the Monday & attended the dentist with me on the Tues, but then had difficulty standing up. I had to call the Ambos and he was taken to hospital on the Wed, where I was told he would not be going home. I was with him 24/7, with a bed/chair set up for me in his room and helped the nurses with his care. Family gathered, including our stepson & wife who flew in from NZ - and he passed peacefully, early on the Sunday morning.
We had a lovely Farewell Service overlooking his favourite beach that he had run along daily, for almost 20 years.
It is tough. It is just SO tough, going it alone after a wonderful partnership of nearly 40 years.
The grief is 24/7 and ongoing - in small waves & big waves - at any time, night & day.
I've had wonderful support from family & friends & also my close friends here on the forum and I thank you for that. xx You've helped keep me sane. xx
The paperwork & legal stuff is ongoing & very emotional ....
And then, just to make things even more difficult, our ground floor level & garage were water impacted by the deluge 3 weeks ago & I now have carpet pulled up & stuffed tools & musical instruments & am awaiting an insurance assessment re repair or replacement.
It is not what I really needed at this point in time - tho it is keeping me busy, which is good, sort of.
Life is tough just now.
take care xx. Give your partner a special hug xx
arpie
11
Re: Radiation - with or without tattoo
Funnily enough, I don't mind my three tiny blue dots.
I'm not a tattoo person, but I can now say I have several. Which I can be suitably mysterious about and refuse to discuss.
This infuriates my son who seems determined to colour himself in. Particularly when we discuss money. My 'time' which apparently is the term you use to calculate the cost of a tattoo, works out about $7500.
That, in his world, would be a full torso done by an expert. He's trying to figure out how much ink could possibly be on his mother. Somewhere that is not on display.
I'll put him at ease. But not quite yet.
I may no longer be cool, but I'm enjoying being enigmatic.
I'm not a tattoo person, but I can now say I have several. Which I can be suitably mysterious about and refuse to discuss.
This infuriates my son who seems determined to colour himself in. Particularly when we discuss money. My 'time' which apparently is the term you use to calculate the cost of a tattoo, works out about $7500.
That, in his world, would be a full torso done by an expert. He's trying to figure out how much ink could possibly be on his mother. Somewhere that is not on display.
I'll put him at ease. But not quite yet.
I may no longer be cool, but I'm enjoying being enigmatic.
Zoffiel
5
Re: What are your easiest, tastiest meals - quick to prepare when you can't think of anything!!
@iserbrown I've been going through some of the older receipes. I had the same cookbook at school. Still use it. I had it in pristine condition. Then younger brother used it. Came back to me in the different condition.
Locksley
2
Re: Newbie here
Hi @Perthpal. I am only a cup size C but had the same problem with keeping the bra down on the op side. My hubby laughed when I borrowed his fishing sinkers to slot into my bra. Wasn't real effective but was good for a chuckle, especially when they kept clanging together. Maybe a small wheat bag might work? Have fun experimenting.
Re: Mum recently diagnosed
@Formymum19 it has been really helpful reading back over your post from the start
i started the metastatic part of my journey in November 2019
It has helped me understand her better by reading from your angle. I think I’ll stop brushing brushing off my children’s worries off now. One in particular has taken on the role you hav I have felt on occasion she could step back as i feel its taking a mental toll on her. But she’s stubborn and your posts have opened my eyes.
Prior to covid both my girls would come to my appointments. I have appreciated their help And probably don’t tell them enough.
i started the metastatic part of my journey in November 2019
It has helped me understand her better by reading from your angle. I think I’ll stop brushing brushing off my children’s worries off now. One in particular has taken on the role you hav I have felt on occasion she could step back as i feel its taking a mental toll on her. But she’s stubborn and your posts have opened my eyes.
Prior to covid both my girls would come to my appointments. I have appreciated their help And probably don’t tell them enough.
Now i will. Thank you and don’t forget to take care of yourself as well.
Big 🤗 hugs to you.
Big 🤗 hugs to you.
