New wardrobe or not?
I've lost almost 35# since I was diagnosed which is really good although when I was lying on the bathroom floor, barfing up my dinner, I didn't think so.
Anyway, all my clothes are too big. I usually wear a turtleneck sweater and jeans in the winter so I took my sweaters and, using my sewing machine, turned them inside out, started at the wrist and just took a couple of inches off the sleeves and sides - it worked great! Jeans are a lot harder so I ran elastic through the waistband so they couldn't fall off. I bought one new pair of black pants so if I have to go someplace where I need my clothes to fit, they do, but that's it!
Last night I went with our 23 year old son to Kohl's to get him some new underwear. I had a 30% off coupon and he had to use my charge card to get it. I wasn't even interested in looking at new clothes - even on sale with an additional 30% off!! It's not like I'm depressed but I'd rather spend the money on DOING something rather than just accumulating more "stuff." He treated me to an Auntie Anne's pretzel and we did a full walking loop of the mall for exercise. I came home so happy and I hadn't bought a single thing for myself.
This morning I put on a clean bra and used the third hook to make it fit better. I've worn a 42A for the past 20 years. They're hard to find and they're expensive. I had shortened the straps but now when I lift up my arms, I "pop" out of the bottom. I thought "What the h*ll, why am I even wearing a bra?" I've been wearing a t-shirt all the time to cover my port site - even under my nightgown - so I could hide the bandage and now the scar. It's not like I have much in the boob department and need a bra for support!! So....here I am, an old lady wearing pants three sizes too big, bald, fingernail-less, and no bra - and I just don't care!! 
Next week it's supposed to get into the 50s and 60s and I am so happy to see spring coming. I am going to enjoy every day....every minute of this spring and summer! Tomorrow I'm going to buy myself a big bouquet of flowers - look how much money I'm saving on bras??? 
Love,
Eldri
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Sorry Red Corvette,this is probbly not for you!
After my husband died, I felt like I was missing half of me when I looked in a window and saw only me, when I used to see the two of us. So, I set about losing weight, I lost 108 lbs and realized when I looked in a window, I didn't see Don, but I didn't see me either, only someone that used to be me. I was content enought. I slowly gained some of the weight back, but have lost almost 30 lbs since my surgery and chemo. However, I kept a lot of clothes, all sizes, so I'm now geting back into my smaller sizes. It really makes a difference to my self esteme to be able to wear my pretty jeans. I also shop at Kohls, and found the Bali soft cotton knit bras to be accomodating, S-XL just choose your shirt size. They are especially accomodating a few more or less lbs. I really think you should go for a good fitting bra, and a good pair of jeans. You can always wear oversized shirts, tops but this is the new you, granted it's not the way you wanted to get there, but try on some new things in the stores, it will do wonders for you. Hugs Nancy
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Oh Eldri!
Maybe orderOh Eldri!
Maybe order something from a catalogue or online. I just ordered some stretchy black pants from Lands End in anticipation of my surgery.
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it is time for you to get some new things that fit. It will do wonders for you. When I had th bowel obstruction surgery in Sept. I lost 25 lbs on the lovely ice chip diet they had me on. When I got home I found that I needed new undiesFriends and family all volunteered to go shopping for me. I had a hard time convincing them that I was in need of a little personal shopping. Would have hated to see what my darling husband would have come home with probably red thongs. Go out for a fun shopping day. Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann
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Spring...Soup52 said:Ok, they left out the rest of
Ok, they left out the rest of my post again. Lol, oh well I said to treat yourself and enjoy!
OK ... not to brag but - I painted my lanai yesterday. :-) Temps in the mid-70's.
Talk about doing things to feel normal again! I was so darn tired afterwards but it felt incredible.
Still dealing with hurting feet from the neuropathy but that's not holding me back.
Eldri - go buy yourself a nice outfit. You deserve it.
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
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Wow, I'm impressed!TeddyandBears_Mom said:Spring...
OK ... not to brag but - I painted my lanai yesterday. :-) Temps in the mid-70's.
Talk about doing things to feel normal again! I was so darn tired afterwards but it felt incredible.
Still dealing with hurting feet from the neuropathy but that's not holding me back.
Eldri - go buy yourself a nice outfit. You deserve it.
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
I haven't the energy or strength to think about doing anything that ambiteous. I tried to do a little shopping yesterday, it's always my way of putting some walking in my day, but I could only make it through two stores and the end of the shopping mall before I gave up. I went to the cemetery also, and fell twice on the uneven ground. My balance is gone, a symptom I suppose of the feet neuropathy. Hugs, Nancy.
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Be careful, Nancy!unknown said:Wow, I'm impressed!
I haven't the energy or strength to think about doing anything that ambiteous. I tried to do a little shopping yesterday, it's always my way of putting some walking in my day, but I could only make it through two stores and the end of the shopping mall before I gave up. I went to the cemetery also, and fell twice on the uneven ground. My balance is gone, a symptom I suppose of the feet neuropathy. Hugs, Nancy.
I've been walking outside our house - we have a lot of brick pathways where the snow has been shoveled BUT with the heaving from the frost, the bricks are all uneven. Spunky and I were doing a few laps around and sure enough, I tripped - same thing - neuropathy makes me kind of drag my left leg. I, luckily, only went down on my right knee so it could have been a lot worse. I'm sticking to the blacktop from now on OR going to the local mall to walk. And, if my stroll takes me past CJ Banks and I happened to wander inside, who knows what I may find for spring - LOL!!
Take care and be careful!!!
Love,
Eldri
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Nancyunknown said:Wow, I'm impressed!
I haven't the energy or strength to think about doing anything that ambiteous. I tried to do a little shopping yesterday, it's always my way of putting some walking in my day, but I could only make it through two stores and the end of the shopping mall before I gave up. I went to the cemetery also, and fell twice on the uneven ground. My balance is gone, a symptom I suppose of the feet neuropathy. Hugs, Nancy.
I have the advantage of 10 weeks out from chemo! I couldn't do much of anything after my 3rd infusion. Just don't push yourself. Getting through the treatments is the most important 'To Do' on your list.
Take care of yourself.
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
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