Heather's Heavenly Vapes - THE BIG THREAD (Part 6)

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What kills me is you e-file your taxes and they are not done until the Dept. of Revenue "Accepts" your return. What! Accepts? Are you kidding me? Let's get something straight here DoR. You're gonna take my tax return whether you find it acceptable or not. Shove it up your ... for all I care. ......!

OK, Bronze. You had your say now let it go. :)

Until next year.
 

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Well, I call the office today. They have me come in to get the results. The ascites is back (I knew in my heart it was because of slight'ish bloating) and her words "It's a little bit not good". Some of the seeding is becoming active again. She didn't give me a copy of the results. Didn't even have them in her hand.

We are introducing oxaliplatin again on Thursday then I fly out right after to go on our mini vacation. Oh Joy. Going to where it is colder with the oxaliplatin cold hand syndrome.
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On Thursday I will try to get my hands on the results. I Don't Get It. My CEA is dropping again but the ascites is showing its ugly head.

I had my little breakdown and hopefully got it out of my system. I sure as hell can't cry when I get back on that damned oxaliplatin. Crying is Painful because that particular chemo affects the tear ducts.
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Well that's it in a nutshell. I hope that the oxaliplatin knocks those cancer cells back into submission. I did take 5 weeks off (and the CEA dropped during that time!) to enjoy the kids and grandkids. We made some happy memories. Time scratch Yellowstone off my bucket list.

Cancer won't break me and keep me from enjoying life. Dammit!
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Damn. That news had to be ridiculously hard to hear. I’m with Bronze - you can swat it back again! We rarely know any “why’s” in life. We just put our heads down, dig deep and keep going. I’m so sorry you had this setback. We are right there with you - praying, loving and supporting you.
 

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Robin, I am sad to hear one of the tests came back a little bad. Maybe this trip is just what you need to have some fun, and help you forget a little. They say laughter is the best medicine. How true that is, I don't know. Find some of the funniest shows, and watch them. It sure can't hurt you to try that. You and your husband should try to forget about things back home, and just enjoy that lovely vacation. The most important thing is... have FUN! :toast:
 

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    Well, I call the office today. They have me come in to get the results. The ascites is back (I knew in my heart it was because of slight'ish bloating) and her words "It's a little bit not good". Some of the seeding is becoming active again. She didn't give me a copy of the results. Didn't even have them in her hand.

    We are introducing oxaliplatin again on Thursday then I fly out right after to go on our mini vacation. Oh Joy. Going to where it is colder with the oxaliplatin cold hand syndrome.
    icon_eek.gif


    On Thursday I will try to get my hands on the results. I Don't Get It. My CEA is dropping again but the ascites is showing its ugly head.

    I had my little breakdown and hopefully got it out of my system. I sure as hell can't cry when I get back on that damned oxaliplatin. Crying is Painful because that particular chemo affects the tear ducts.
    icon_rolleyes.gif


    Well that's it in a nutshell. I hope that the oxaliplatin knocks those cancer cells back into submission. I did take 5 weeks off (and the CEA dropped during that time!) to enjoy the kids and grandkids. We made some happy memories. Time scratch Yellowstone off my bucket list.

    Cancer won't break me and keep me from enjoying life. Dammit!
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    Setbacks are a bich , While I don't consider what I have to be as life threatening as Cancer , my quality of life is in the toilet . I'm losing control of my legs again and I'm in a lot of pain from nerve and muscle spasms , can't walk too well right now . Going to setup an appointment with different doc's today . Guess I gotta keep going and so do you . Though right now I'm disgusted and more than a little depressed I'll make a deal with you . Let's plan on having a drink together a year from now, hopefully we can flip it all off by then .
     

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    Setbacks are a bich , While I don't consider what I have to be as life threatening as Cancer , my quality of life is in the toilet . I'm losing control of my legs again and I'm in a lot of pain from nerve and muscle spasms , can't walk too well right now . Going to setup an appointment with different doc's today . Guess I gotta keep going and so do you . Though right now I'm disgusted and more than a little depressed I'll make a deal with you . Let's plan on having a drink together a year from now, hopefully we can flip it all off by then .
    {{{{retic}}}. Keep us up to date on what the doc says. Btw, you're not on any cholesterol medicine are you? I know it took my dad well over a year to "recover" from his neck surgery. He can't walk so great even now - but he's a terror for his bicycle ride - 10 miles A DAY! and he's 82.:shock:
     

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    {{{{retic}}}. Keep us up to date on what the doc says. Btw, you're not on any cholesterol medicine are you? I know it took my dad well over a year to "recover" from his neck surgery. He can't walk so great even now - but he's a terror for his bicycle ride - 10 miles A DAY! and he's 82.:shock:
    Nope , no cholestrol meds . I'm just tired of this crap , can't sleep , can't do what I want to , it just get's old ya know .
     

    Robino1

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    Setbacks are a bich , While I don't consider what I have to be as life threatening as Cancer , my quality of life is in the toilet . I'm losing control of my legs again and I'm in a lot of pain from nerve and muscle spasms , can't walk too well right now . Going to setup an appointment with different doc's today . Guess I gotta keep going and so do you . Though right now I'm disgusted and more than a little depressed I'll make a deal with you . Let's plan on having a drink together a year from now, hopefully we can flip it all off by then .

    It's a deal! :wub:

    In a sense we are facing the same thing, we don't see an end in sight. That makes it harder.

    I'm glad you're seeking a second opinion. I wish I could take the pain from you. :(
     

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    Setbacks are a bich , While I don't consider what I have to be as life threatening as Cancer , my quality of life is in the toilet . I'm losing control of my legs again and I'm in a lot of pain from nerve and muscle spasms , can't walk too well right now . Going to setup an appointment with different doc's today . Guess I gotta keep going and so do you . Though right now I'm disgusted and more than a little depressed I'll make a deal with you . Let's plan on having a drink together a year from now, hopefully we can flip it all off by then .
    Seeking another doc is a real good idea.

    Im switching over to pizza rolls and beer... David seems to be the only one here without a health issue ;)
    I'm healthy. But then I'm a pizzaholic. :)
     

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    Retic, I am very sorry to hear you aren't better. Yes, definitely seek another opinion! Dealing with pain everyday is a mood killer alright. Pain also slows down the healing process. (a nurse told me that when I was in the hospital a long time ago) Make sure you see the best person you can, with the insurance you have. I had a major issue when I was younger. I let the local docs try to fix me. They failed, and it was a lot of money down the drain. So I did my own research, and found a new treatment that saved my life. I went to a large well known facility for my issue. I was not cured, but I am not in the ER once a week again either.
     

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