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if you notice, I've not entered any weight lately and that's because of the medication, Gleevec, that I'm taking to shrink the alien. It messes up weight loss and I am more concerned with stability at this point. I can fluctuate anymore from 2 to 7 pounds in a day which messes up my brain even though I know it's not a real gain. I go by how my new smaller size jeans fit rather than what the scale shows. I also keep reminding myself that this isn't forever and that that once the alien is surgically removed, I can continue my journey less encumbered.
I go back for another CT scan in November to see if it's shrunk enough to safely do the surgery with a good outcome for me. All in all, extreme fatigue, body aches and puffiness is a small tradeoff for a chemo drug that is working. I'll keep plugging along with a smile on my face and laughter in my soul.
Visa kostkalendern, 30 augusti 2018:
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Fett: 23,50g | Prot: 28,75g | Kolh.: 72,00g.
Frukost: General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios, Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt - Strawberry (Container), Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, Thomas' High Fiber Triple Health English Muffins. Lunch: Del Duca Prosciutto, Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Sharp Original. Snacks/Annat: Planters Trail Mix Nuts, Seeds & Raisins. mer...
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Good for you for ignoring the scale and for realizing what it does for you mentally. Happiness and positivity does wonders for healing, so keep that up. A healthy lifestyle certainly helps too, so you're doing the right things! Keep us updated. We're here for you. :)
30 aug 18 av medlem: SunnieSunny
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I hope all goes well for you in November.
30 aug 18 av medlem: baskington
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Glad your chemo is working well! During chemo I finally just stopped weighing at home. Had to weigh before every treatment every other week and that was enough for me. Drove me nuts watching it go up and nothing I did made it stall or drop. A year after finishing chemo I was finally able to start losing(before that even tons of walking didn’t cause a loss). I’m 17 months out and have gotten right around the weight I was at the first chemo. I agree focusing on clothing fit is best for now. Also if your medical team isn’t worried about you losing right now then I’d try to remain stable OR just not care either way. Your overall health comes before your weight at this point. Be sure your drs know about your weight loss efforts. Mine were mixed on me losing or maintaining and one welcomed the gain. Me- not so much lol. Best of luck to you in November and the time leading up to!
30 aug 18 av medlem: peeperjj
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As if having an alien weren't bad enough, there are all the byproducts to contend with. You sound upbeat and encouraged, and that's a tremendous part of your healing process. Hang in there, baby!
30 aug 18 av medlem: SoCalPam
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personally I think the alien is the medical industry. I have had too many friends die from chemo. When cancer is 'seemingly gone' for 5 years they consider it cured and think the chemo & surgery did it. then it grows back. when cancer is completely gone for 12 to 20 years from alternative diet/lifestyle (The medical industry) say it's just a Spontaneous remission... see: chrisbeatcancer.com
30 aug 18 av medlem: billtech66
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Best of luck with your scan in November and well done for keeping smiling, don’t listen to scaremongering posts. You are doing really well and I truly hope that you can have the surgery and are 100% well afterwards x
30 aug 18 av medlem: Yoyonomore66
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Thank you all for your support. Being an RN and having to be on the receiving end rather than being the caregiver is hard. I'm stubborn and pig headed and determined to always be strong and in control. I'm gradually learning to accept help and find that it's ok if I sometimes need to let go and just take a minute for me. It meant a lot to me to see all the support and comments from this community. Thank you again :)
31 aug 18 av medlem: drgnweir
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My husband has been taking the same meds for over a year after his cancer was surgically removed. Hang in there
31 aug 18 av medlem: tiffany1908
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31 aug 18 av medlem: tiffany1908
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