The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Muscle Girls... what's your opinions on microwaves.

Bella Luna
Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
The topic of microwaves came up in conversation the other day. Do you use them or not. I would like to hear what you think. I plan to ask my doctor about it, but wouldn't mind hearing your sage advice, too.

Take care, God bless.
BL
Like Care
«1

Comments

  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising CSN Member Posts: 1,508
    #2
    All I ever used mine for was
    All I ever used mine for was to reheat coffee so off it went. Really don't miss it. I know there is a lot of controversy over whether they are safe or not....I don't know, I just got rid of it.
    jan
    Like Care
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl CSN Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #3
    I use one...
    But, I do avoid using plastics - of ANY kind, including plastic wrap - within it.

    Kind regards, Susan
    Like Care
  • sal314
    sal314 CSN Member Posts: 599 Member
    #4
    I Use One
    but like Christmas Girl, don't use ANY king of plastic or cling-wrap. I always use paper towels to cover stuff and glass to heat things in.

    Sally
    Like Care
  • aysemari
    aysemari CSN Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #5
    What's that??
    Don't have one, don't trust them...

    Fire has been around much longer
    and proved the test of time.

    That's all I am saying =)

    Ayse
    Like Care
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle CSN Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #6
    I use mine!

    I use mine!
    Like Care
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #7
    We have one and I do use it
    We have one and I do use it from time to time. Like some of you shared... I do not use plastic but glass containers to warm food in.

    Thanks for your input.
    BL

    PS Happy New Year!
    Like Care
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #8
    I use mine everyday to make
    I use mine everyday to make oatmeal and tea and oftentimes dinner. But I always use glass or china, never plastic. xoxoxo Lynn
    Like Care
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #9
    Christmas Girl said:

    I use one...
    But, I do avoid using plastics - of ANY kind, including plastic wrap - within it.

    Kind regards, Susan

    We use ours mainly for
    We use ours mainly for leftovers and love it for that and to warm up pies or a hamburger bun. I'm not afraid to use it.


    Lex
    Like Care
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 CSN Member Posts: 380
    #10
    Yes
    I do use my mircowave for reheating leftovers or tea. I never reheat anything using plastic or saran wrap...always glass or dish. I never stand in front of the microwave while it is on!
    Like Care
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 CSN Member Posts: 2,729
    #11
    Well I am the odd-ball
    Well I am the odd-ball again. Wouldn't you know it.

    I use a microwave. I cover with Saran wrap. I use plastics in it if they are made to be microwaved. I have been known to stand in front of the microwave while running. It's right above the stove.

    I don't smoke though. Somethings gotta get me. I just don't worry about it. But I do use glass most of the time in the microwave.
    Like Care
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame CSN Member Posts: 868
    #12
    I use the timer only
    I do not microwave because it alters the food's chemical structure. I use the timer when I cook or bake with my stove. I must say that it is an expensive timer!!!!!

    Why would you want to eat or drink something that has been chemically/structurally altered by the microwave?

    Hugs,
    Janelle
    Like Care
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #13
    Marcia527 said:

    Well I am the odd-ball
    Well I am the odd-ball again. Wouldn't you know it.

    I use a microwave. I cover with Saran wrap. I use plastics in it if they are made to be microwaved. I have been known to stand in front of the microwave while running. It's right above the stove.

    I don't smoke though. Somethings gotta get me. I just don't worry about it. But I do use glass most of the time in the microwave.

    I use mine too Marcia. But,
    I use mine too Marcia. But, I do cover everything with paper towels, not plastic wrap. But, I do have plastic, I guess, dishes that I cook asparagus and stuff in. And, a microwave makes the best corn on the cob. Yummmmmm! Mine is right above my stove too. I don't know what I would do without mine. I love it!


    Sue :)
    Like Care
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #14
    Marcia527 said:

    Well I am the odd-ball
    Well I am the odd-ball again. Wouldn't you know it.

    I use a microwave. I cover with Saran wrap. I use plastics in it if they are made to be microwaved. I have been known to stand in front of the microwave while running. It's right above the stove.

    I don't smoke though. Somethings gotta get me. I just don't worry about it. But I do use glass most of the time in the microwave.

    I appreciate your honesty
    I appreciate your honesty sister Marcia. Thank you.
    BL
    Like Care
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #15
    i use mine daily
    and years ago my mom had pacemaker said MUST stay far away etc...then years after Drs said ahh dont' worry about it..

    but YES I use mine daily...
    Like Care
  • mom62
    mom62 CSN Member Posts: 604 Member
    #16
    Every Day
    Hi,

    I use mine everyday, usually just to heat things up. I've had the same one for 25 years, it's still going. I don't stand near it when it's working though......I just can't live my life worrying about all these things.....makes me crazy....
    Like Care
  • RozHopkins
    RozHopkins CSN Member Posts: 578 Member
    #17
    mom62 said:

    Every Day
    Hi,

    I use mine everyday, usually just to heat things up. I've had the same one for 25 years, it's still going. I don't stand near it when it's working though......I just can't live my life worrying about all these things.....makes me crazy....

    Microwaves
    Use everyday. Often wondered about safety. Also only use glass, or stoneware, no film, no plastics. Have concerns about these huge flat screen TVs we have, dont like kids sitting too close to them. Prefer all my water boiled also, lover of tea. Plastic bottled water!!! The list goes on. But we need to know.
    Like Care
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
    #18
    BL
    I use mine every day.
    Char
    Like Care
  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #19
    cahjah75 said:

    BL
    I use mine every day.
    Char

    I use mine for heting up
    I use mine for heting up leftovers, and some frozen veggies. I do not use plastic of any sort, and dont stand in front of it.
    Like Care
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #20
    carkris said:

    I use mine for heting up
    I use mine for heting up leftovers, and some frozen veggies. I do not use plastic of any sort, and dont stand in front of it.

    Miss Bella Luna .. like many before me .. I really don't
    microwaves much .. except to heat up left overs. I have always stayed clear due to the radiation, as I do with photo copy machines .. when making copies, I always move far to the left or right of each photo copier --- seriously. Having had thyroid cancer so young in my life -- i just found it best to be precautious .. abt any man made - manufactured radiation. Sounds werid, just me. I do the same with fish, butter, chicken or beef -- moderation, and use you own clear judgement. I am extremely werid about carbon poisioning mixed into our air by cars, old schoold busses and semi-trucks. I always drive with my air condition blasting, even during the winter months.

    Hugs and Kisses for you my dear, Ines ..

    Vicki
    Like Care
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 CSN Member Posts: 1,522
    #21
    Couldn't live without it.
    But am more careful with plastics now.

    Sue
    Like Care

Discussion Boards