Hi people it's FRIDAY..What are your weekend plans???

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  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375 Member
    #22
    pepebcn said:

    Hi Cheryl you can't eat anything else than a soft diet?
    That's because of chemo?, it's been always the same for you while on chemo or is just since you restarted it? well ...hope you can eat something more appetizing very soon!.
    Hugs!.

    Pepebcn :)
    Eating has NEVER been a problem for me ... as you can probably tell from my pictures. I have always had a healthy appetite and cancer/chemo has never ever interferred nor have I ever lost weight because of it (if anything, gaining is not a problem even though I don't want to).

    It's just been since starting this new (to me) chemo - Irinotecan. It is EVIL EVIL EVIL!! It is as bad as a strong dose of Oxypilatin, except without the cold sensitivity or neuropathy problems. It made me sooooo nauseas and then completely twisted my intestines inside out and into knots that anything I put in my mouth would instantly turn into explosive slush. Pain like you wouldn't believe, to the point I couldn't eat and of course lost my appetite. But of course, you have to get some kind of fuel... so was on a purely bland "white" diet. Rice and white toast was about all I could handle... for 11 days straight!

    I think I may have accomplished the impossible... I think I may have actually lost a bunch of weight this past 11 days :)

    Today, around 3pm, it was like a switch was turned.... I immediately felt GREAT!! No pain, no feeling like my intestines were in knots, no spasms, no cramping, no nausea. I was back to being myself.... it's now almost 7pm.... 4 hours of pure bliss and no pain. I'm sooooo happy :)

    But now... to get back on topic.... the weekend.... did I mention I have tickets to go see a fantastic male accapella group (Straight No Chaser) on Sunday night? I have excellent seats... 6th row, in the centre, on an aisle. For those of you who may not have heard of his group, check them out here:


    Straight No Chaser - Stand By Me

    Cheryl
  • jararno
    jararno Member Posts: 186
    #23
    CherylHutch said:

    Pepebcn :)
    Eating has NEVER been a problem for me ... as you can probably tell from my pictures. I have always had a healthy appetite and cancer/chemo has never ever interferred nor have I ever lost weight because of it (if anything, gaining is not a problem even though I don't want to).

    It's just been since starting this new (to me) chemo - Irinotecan. It is EVIL EVIL EVIL!! It is as bad as a strong dose of Oxypilatin, except without the cold sensitivity or neuropathy problems. It made me sooooo nauseas and then completely twisted my intestines inside out and into knots that anything I put in my mouth would instantly turn into explosive slush. Pain like you wouldn't believe, to the point I couldn't eat and of course lost my appetite. But of course, you have to get some kind of fuel... so was on a purely bland "white" diet. Rice and white toast was about all I could handle... for 11 days straight!

    I think I may have accomplished the impossible... I think I may have actually lost a bunch of weight this past 11 days :)

    Today, around 3pm, it was like a switch was turned.... I immediately felt GREAT!! No pain, no feeling like my intestines were in knots, no spasms, no cramping, no nausea. I was back to being myself.... it's now almost 7pm.... 4 hours of pure bliss and no pain. I'm sooooo happy :)

    But now... to get back on topic.... the weekend.... did I mention I have tickets to go see a fantastic male accapella group (Straight No Chaser) on Sunday night? I have excellent seats... 6th row, in the centre, on an aisle. For those of you who may not have heard of his group, check them out here:


    Straight No Chaser - Stand By Me

    Cheryl

    Straight No Chaser
    Have a wonderful time at the concert. I bought one of their Christmas Albums as a gift for a friend several years ago, but kept it for myself! They are so good! ( I might be biased as they were originally formed as an Indiana University singing group....My husband and I met at and graduated from Indiana University )

    Glad you are feeling better and able to get out!

    Have a great week!

    Take Care,

    Barb
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #24
    jararno said:

    Marina Barcelona 92
    Very interesting! I knew that you love ships and boats! ( My son who knows nothing about ships is learning to be a US Coast Guard Ship Inspector. He inspects mostly passenger ships at this time. I have suddenly beome much more interested in ships as my son was sent for training on The US Coast Guard Eagle...a Tall Ship and he was also sent out on a huge commercial container ship for a trip to Alaska, Japan, Korea and China! )

    Do you get out on the water yourself?? I have never been much for boating!

    Have a fun weekend!

    Take Care,

    Barb

    Barb ,l know eagle, nice boat!
    You mean if I use to sail?, yes of course but less every day!.
    Your son's trip must be a real experience ,interesting places!
    Hugs Barb!
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #25
    CherylHutch said:

    Pepebcn :)
    Eating has NEVER been a problem for me ... as you can probably tell from my pictures. I have always had a healthy appetite and cancer/chemo has never ever interferred nor have I ever lost weight because of it (if anything, gaining is not a problem even though I don't want to).

    It's just been since starting this new (to me) chemo - Irinotecan. It is EVIL EVIL EVIL!! It is as bad as a strong dose of Oxypilatin, except without the cold sensitivity or neuropathy problems. It made me sooooo nauseas and then completely twisted my intestines inside out and into knots that anything I put in my mouth would instantly turn into explosive slush. Pain like you wouldn't believe, to the point I couldn't eat and of course lost my appetite. But of course, you have to get some kind of fuel... so was on a purely bland "white" diet. Rice and white toast was about all I could handle... for 11 days straight!

    I think I may have accomplished the impossible... I think I may have actually lost a bunch of weight this past 11 days :)

    Today, around 3pm, it was like a switch was turned.... I immediately felt GREAT!! No pain, no feeling like my intestines were in knots, no spasms, no cramping, no nausea. I was back to being myself.... it's now almost 7pm.... 4 hours of pure bliss and no pain. I'm sooooo happy :)

    But now... to get back on topic.... the weekend.... did I mention I have tickets to go see a fantastic male accapella group (Straight No Chaser) on Sunday night? I have excellent seats... 6th row, in the centre, on an aisle. For those of you who may not have heard of his group, check them out here:


    Straight No Chaser - Stand By Me

    Cheryl

    Irinotecan! Yes is a hard drug , do they give you some atropine?
    Hope you enjoy the concert , I love accapella groups! nice version of stand by me!
    Hugs Cheryl !
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #26
    pepebcn said:

    Irinotecan! Yes is a hard drug , do they give you some atropine?
    Hope you enjoy the concert , I love accapella groups! nice version of stand by me!
    Hugs Cheryl !

    With the rain, the nueropathy in my feet must be extra sensitive. They are killing me. Staying in with blankie, hot tea and remote!
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #27
    Nana b said:

    With the rain, the nueropathy in my feet must be extra sensitive. They are killing me. Staying in with blankie, hot tea and remote!

    Hope you get better soon of your feet!
    One resting weekend is also a good choice!
    Hugs!
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #28
    fixing back fence where the dogs escape with kids and diarrhea
    after some good naturopathy posts here i have three appointments in next 6 days.
    trying to fight diarrhea a little more naturally with digestive enzymes, anti diarrhea drops.

    so far so good, my numb feet feel so strange to walk on, but i swear the tingling seemed to go away after a good hours walk. slept alot today, been wiped out.

    did spend a few hours patching up our back fence this afternoon where my clever and adventurous dogs love to escape.

    we back on to the bay and my dogs love freedom.

    i hope everyone has a lovelly weekend.

    pete
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #29
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    fixing back fence where the dogs escape with kids and diarrhea
    after some good naturopathy posts here i have three appointments in next 6 days.
    trying to fight diarrhea a little more naturally with digestive enzymes, anti diarrhea drops.

    so far so good, my numb feet feel so strange to walk on, but i swear the tingling seemed to go away after a good hours walk. slept alot today, been wiped out.

    did spend a few hours patching up our back fence this afternoon where my clever and adventurous dogs love to escape.

    we back on to the bay and my dogs love freedom.

    i hope everyone has a lovelly weekend.

    pete

    Hi Pete! why don't you try with a home made KEFIR?
    It works! really ! Just have to achieve the kefir bacterias , look on the Internet!
    Hugs!
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #30
    Hi
    Hi,
    I started the weekend on Friday Stand Up Paddling in the bay. It is a gorgeous weekend. Gonna be on the water and then tonight we have a neighborhood Seafood party!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #31
    Kathleen808 said:

    Hi
    Hi,
    I started the weekend on Friday Stand Up Paddling in the bay. It is a gorgeous weekend. Gonna be on the water and then tonight we have a neighborhood Seafood party!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Found the lower unit of my boat has two pieces broken...
    thought i was fishing this weekend, instead I will be working some Overtime to try and pay for this...PS ..don't look at prices for lower units for 150 hp motors...ouch !!!
    other than that , Belated Valentines dinner being prepared and cooked by the men of the church for our wives and girlfriends today.......starts at 5......have a great weekend everyone.......buzz
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #32
    Buzzard said:

    Found the lower unit of my boat has two pieces broken...
    thought i was fishing this weekend, instead I will be working some Overtime to try and pay for this...PS ..don't look at prices for lower units for 150 hp motors...ouch !!!
    other than that , Belated Valentines dinner being prepared and cooked by the men of the church for our wives and girlfriends today.......starts at 5......have a great weekend everyone.......buzz

    What brand are your engines Buzz?
    Btw who is the man of the church ?a Minister,a priest , a pastor? What about his gastronomic skills ? Hahaha!
    Hugs and enjoy dinner and forget about the repair for a moment!
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #33
    Kathleen808 said:

    Hi
    Hi,
    I started the weekend on Friday Stand Up Paddling in the bay. It is a gorgeous weekend. Gonna be on the water and then tonight we have a neighborhood Seafood party!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    How is temperature now in Hawaiii Kathleen?
    I'm jelous ,hahaha!
  • soccermom13
    soccermom13 Member Posts: 224
    #34
    last day to ski on Friday
    Will go in on Wed for a lookse on the cecum. Showed a small mass which is strange since my CEA is 2.5. Surgeon said 2-4 weeks recovery depending on what he has to do. So we tore up the slopes and now my muscles are so sore but worth it! I am considering the season complete unless the recovery goes quick and then I can ski the last couple weeks of the season!
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #35
    Buzzard said:

    Found the lower unit of my boat has two pieces broken...
    thought i was fishing this weekend, instead I will be working some Overtime to try and pay for this...PS ..don't look at prices for lower units for 150 hp motors...ouch !!!
    other than that , Belated Valentines dinner being prepared and cooked by the men of the church for our wives and girlfriends today.......starts at 5......have a great weekend everyone.......buzz

    Buzz
    Buzz,
    Our boat is being worked on right now. We got a pretty good ding in it. It's kinda good since no one wants to do house work when it's nice and the boats in the water. Needless to say, the laundry is done and the house looks good.

    Hope your boat is ready to go.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #36
    Clapton!
    It was supposed to be a chemo weekend for me but I had a schedule change a couple of weeks ago -- so I got to use my tickets to see ERIC CLAPTON LIVE! It was wonderful. I danced in the aisle.....Can I say I danced with Eric Clapton?!?!

    Tara
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #37
    soccermom13 said:

    last day to ski on Friday
    Will go in on Wed for a lookse on the cecum. Showed a small mass which is strange since my CEA is 2.5. Surgeon said 2-4 weeks recovery depending on what he has to do. So we tore up the slopes and now my muscles are so sore but worth it! I am considering the season complete unless the recovery goes quick and then I can ski the last couple weeks of the season!

    Good soccer good !
    Skiing is such a pleasant sport!
    Take advantage of the last week of the season!
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #38
    taraHK said:

    Clapton!
    It was supposed to be a chemo weekend for me but I had a schedule change a couple of weeks ago -- so I got to use my tickets to see ERIC CLAPTON LIVE! It was wonderful. I danced in the aisle.....Can I say I danced with Eric Clapton?!?!

    Tara

    Tara how Lucky you are .Eric Clapton!
    Just a myth .....and danced close to him! Great!
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #39
    Taking a Big Risk
    Thought I might try and "Live" for a few hours today.

    Scrubbed off the patio and picked up the backyard - gonna' fire up the grill and watch the Great American Race, the Daytona 500.

    Weather is calm and overcast here in Texas, about 65 degrees, so sitting outside watching the race on tv will be a nice change for me - gotta' break out of those 4 walls, you know.

    Everyone have a great w/end.

    Go 88, Dale Jr!

    -Craig
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #40
    pepebcn said:

    How is temperature now in Hawaiii Kathleen?
    I'm jelous ,hahaha!

    Nice 82 deg F
    Hi Pepe,
    We have a lovely 82 deg F. The weather doesn't vary too much. Gotta say I love it!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #41
    taraHK said:

    Clapton!
    It was supposed to be a chemo weekend for me but I had a schedule change a couple of weeks ago -- so I got to use my tickets to see ERIC CLAPTON LIVE! It was wonderful. I danced in the aisle.....Can I say I danced with Eric Clapton?!?!

    Tara

    How cool
    How cool is that Tara!!! Way to take advantage of a break!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

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