Something in the air yesterday in California too

I....
...have lost aroud 40 lbs since my diagnosis, I was at a 151, too heavy really for me, and I am now 113, I kind of like, It was my weight before I even had kids, well really 115, I am still gaining, and just don't let it get to you, it's actually only taken alot of the obese weight I had on me, when I quit smoking 7 years ago, and I do like to eat, I can see I look too skinny, but I know I can gain it back, and so can you Brooks, don't let some person get to you with their comments, and it's always ok to cry, sometimes we need too, to just get all the tension out, I've been like that with my kids as well, we're only human.

You have one hell of a son, very mature for his age, and my Shana is there more for me as well then my others, my oldest works alot, and I want her to be out and about as a teen should, but she is still there when I need her, and my son is too young to get a grasp on too much info, but it's always good to be with the kids, they lift the spirits, and give me back hope, as soon as I look into their eyes and see all the hope they have for me, it springs me right back into action to fight this **** disease!

You got us all here for you as well Brooks! Whenever you need to chat, you can always PM me or talk right here, we're here for you! and hopefully Craig won't be long coming back, that's for sure!

Hugsss!
~Donna

can empathize
Hi Brooks,

I know what if feels like to have someone comment on your looks. I personally haven't lost any weight- I've actually gained some for whatever reason, BUT I can always unfortunately count on my sister-in-law to tell me what she thinks. She's made comments such as "You look really tired and pale today" or "You look much better today than last time I saw you" or "Is your rash a little more pronounced today?" (I still have to use makeup to cover up the speckles that Erbitux left behind on my face). No one else has made these comments- most tell me I'm looking good and they'd never know anything was wrong with me. Now because of my sister in law's comments, I always feel like others are just being nice & not really stating it as they really see me. I think I'll keep my current picture up here too- I do look not bad there, if I say so myself- lately I have been looking much more pale and tired (I also dyed my hair darker & it doesn't look that great- I think I may go back to lighter again- at least I still have hair to dye or lighten- lol!)
As others said to you, we can't let people's comments get us down, as hard as it is sometimes. You'll gain the weight back again & will look and feel better after the chemo. I have found keeping up with the B-12 that gives more energy helps with how you appear. Keep up with a good protein shake could help with the weight too- something with L-glutamine in it is good for your muscle structure too (people who work out or lift weights often take it, plus it helps with the mouth sores, if you're taking chemo that causes mouth sores).

You take care of yourself-
Lisa

Shayenne said:

I Think....
...You look beautiful Lisa

Hugsss!
~Donna

Donna
Donna,

You're so sweet! That's why I'm keeping my same picture up- I think my looks have deteriorated since when that was taken, but oh well- such is life while on chemo- lol! (I gotta laugh and tease about it- better than crying!)

Hugs,
Lisa