Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wow
Almost a week has gone by since my last post.
I have post vacation malaise. Or post cancer treatment malaise. Or both.
I'll continue to post here, though probably less frequently. I start my meds in, well any day now... And it will be interesting to see if I continue to be lucky or if they bring about new side effects.
Tamoxifen will block the hormone receptors in my breast tissue which is where the cancer cells (of my tumor type) like to find purchase and grow. Studies show that Tamoxifen usage significantly reduces recurrence in the first five years and on a lessor level continues to reduce risk for another five years. So worthy of trying it. Reports range from intolerable side effects to no side effects at all...
Feb 28th I and T will return to STL and I will see my radiation oncologist, my surgical oncologist, have a mammo; and get my port out! Though I've become accustomed to my "button," I'll be happy to not have it just the same.
I won't see my medical oncologist until mid June.
Finally getting the letter from Dr. Z to appeal the only bill denied by BC/BS. At the same time, BC/BS has "randomly" selected the APP for an audit...and we are having to prove that although incorporated in California, our employees (me) are eligible to be insured here in KS. Mild threats of canceling the policy should we not get reports/documentation to them have occurred which has stressed me out considerably.
Trying to get back in the swing of things, it's so hard...it all seems so "blah" but I'm sure my focus will return eventually.
I will also this weekend start the exercise plan to hopefully return my butt/thighs/belly to their former size. (or smaller, I was already up higher than I liked when the cancer weight was added so 20-30 lbs really) Rumor has it chemo changes metabolism permanently. If true, I have my work cut out for me. You know it's bad when I start looking at Zumba as a viable option.
In a final note before I post photos of our trip home from NM...
The Oliver's could use a whole mess of prayers and good energy and candle lighting right now. They've been a wonderful support to us and continue to be amazing employers for T. RBO we are so thinking of you...
I have post vacation malaise. Or post cancer treatment malaise. Or both.
I'll continue to post here, though probably less frequently. I start my meds in, well any day now... And it will be interesting to see if I continue to be lucky or if they bring about new side effects.
Tamoxifen will block the hormone receptors in my breast tissue which is where the cancer cells (of my tumor type) like to find purchase and grow. Studies show that Tamoxifen usage significantly reduces recurrence in the first five years and on a lessor level continues to reduce risk for another five years. So worthy of trying it. Reports range from intolerable side effects to no side effects at all...
Feb 28th I and T will return to STL and I will see my radiation oncologist, my surgical oncologist, have a mammo; and get my port out! Though I've become accustomed to my "button," I'll be happy to not have it just the same.
I won't see my medical oncologist until mid June.
Finally getting the letter from Dr. Z to appeal the only bill denied by BC/BS. At the same time, BC/BS has "randomly" selected the APP for an audit...and we are having to prove that although incorporated in California, our employees (me) are eligible to be insured here in KS. Mild threats of canceling the policy should we not get reports/documentation to them have occurred which has stressed me out considerably.
Trying to get back in the swing of things, it's so hard...it all seems so "blah" but I'm sure my focus will return eventually.
I will also this weekend start the exercise plan to hopefully return my butt/thighs/belly to their former size. (or smaller, I was already up higher than I liked when the cancer weight was added so 20-30 lbs really) Rumor has it chemo changes metabolism permanently. If true, I have my work cut out for me. You know it's bad when I start looking at Zumba as a viable option.
In a final note before I post photos of our trip home from NM...
The Oliver's could use a whole mess of prayers and good energy and candle lighting right now. They've been a wonderful support to us and continue to be amazing employers for T. RBO we are so thinking of you...
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Sad. Vacation coming to a close.
Had a good day-- French bakery for breakfast.
Found a killer dress at a second hand store (pictures later).
Got to get flirted with by the holy spirit coffee dude (he calls me love, and told me when I asked if it was closing time -- "god saves the best for last")
Found some great presents for friends.
Dinner at Il Vicino.
Games with T and Ruby.
Somehow we will get everything into the car. Right?
Santa fe you've been good to us. The first step in healing...thanks. We love you.
Found a killer dress at a second hand store (pictures later).
Got to get flirted with by the holy spirit coffee dude (he calls me love, and told me when I asked if it was closing time -- "god saves the best for last")
Found some great presents for friends.
Dinner at Il Vicino.
Games with T and Ruby.
Somehow we will get everything into the car. Right?
Santa fe you've been good to us. The first step in healing...thanks. We love you.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Closing days
Got up yesterday and headed off to brunch to meet up with Mary and the boys -- bonus, Jen was in town so got to see her!
Brunch was not the meal we had hoped for but sometimes these things happen. Did a little jackalope shopping on the way back to the hotel. I stopped in "the silk shop" and got to listen to shop keeper and friend speak Tibetan for about 20 min. Super pretty.
Soloed it on the plaza for a bit after we all got back to hotel. Brought home cookies for tea time...mmm ! Biscochitos!
Took a litte nap after knitting...then off to dinner at Pasqual's with Sharon and Shawn.
Dinner was great! The food always amazing -- tried the mole enchiladas, had a pineapple ginger juice, had piñon icecream and blackberry pie!
But really being in the company of Sharon and Shawn was the joy of the evening. We don't socialize much in lawrence and they are great conversationalists -- so easy and relaxed-- the kind of friends that make you want to spend more time with them - good laughs, good evening.
After returning to the hotel and waiting a bit -- T, R, H-- all headed to hottub (on roof) and I got a fire going...
Blessed again when H slipped but didn't smack his head or hurt anything serious.
Not sure what today will bring -- I know T has to figure out how to get everything in the car...our volume has increased considerably.
I'm quite sure it will also involve some good food. I was too busy enjoying the day apparently to take any pics..sorry for that!
Brunch was not the meal we had hoped for but sometimes these things happen. Did a little jackalope shopping on the way back to the hotel. I stopped in "the silk shop" and got to listen to shop keeper and friend speak Tibetan for about 20 min. Super pretty.
Soloed it on the plaza for a bit after we all got back to hotel. Brought home cookies for tea time...mmm ! Biscochitos!
Took a litte nap after knitting...then off to dinner at Pasqual's with Sharon and Shawn.
Dinner was great! The food always amazing -- tried the mole enchiladas, had a pineapple ginger juice, had piñon icecream and blackberry pie!
But really being in the company of Sharon and Shawn was the joy of the evening. We don't socialize much in lawrence and they are great conversationalists -- so easy and relaxed-- the kind of friends that make you want to spend more time with them - good laughs, good evening.
After returning to the hotel and waiting a bit -- T, R, H-- all headed to hottub (on roof) and I got a fire going...
Blessed again when H slipped but didn't smack his head or hurt anything serious.
Not sure what today will bring -- I know T has to figure out how to get everything in the car...our volume has increased considerably.
I'm quite sure it will also involve some good food. I was too busy enjoying the day apparently to take any pics..sorry for that!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy new year!
Had a lovely day in santa fe...
Had a surprise morning visit from Zach !
Ate breakfast out, we all spent a couple of hours in a bead shop-- and T surprised me with an amazing gift of an amber carving.
Zach, henry, and Mary (Z's mom) headed back to their place in the mountains. We met up with the carter family (Sally Carter and Ruby are friends) who are neighbors of ours. Had a nice chat and walk with them...
Then Ruby and Sally went off to shop as did T and I.
Ruby, T and I went to the French pastry place for lunch, and then wandered a bit more, before returning to the hotel.
We rested and after much debate -- went off to the Cowgirl for the NYE party (Zach Mary and Henry decided to not come in for it).
Let's just say the decision to go was not the right one and we soon returned to the hotel. Where we watched people and drank hot drinks until midnight.
A fire rounded out the night...
Had a surprise morning visit from Zach !
Ate breakfast out, we all spent a couple of hours in a bead shop-- and T surprised me with an amazing gift of an amber carving.
Zach, henry, and Mary (Z's mom) headed back to their place in the mountains. We met up with the carter family (Sally Carter and Ruby are friends) who are neighbors of ours. Had a nice chat and walk with them...
Then Ruby and Sally went off to shop as did T and I.
Ruby, T and I went to the French pastry place for lunch, and then wandered a bit more, before returning to the hotel.
We rested and after much debate -- went off to the Cowgirl for the NYE party (Zach Mary and Henry decided to not come in for it).
Let's just say the decision to go was not the right one and we soon returned to the hotel. Where we watched people and drank hot drinks until midnight.
A fire rounded out the night...
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