Posts by Xandria

so, i've been sitting at the computer all night long, not really panicked, but definitely disturbed at the thought of what the months to come will entail.. the port-a-cath was "installed" (surgically) on monday, and that was tough.

somehow the lumpectomy last month and even finding out that there was lymph node involvement was okay.

scary, but okay.

Xandria

Brenda:

Cancer is a hard thing to deal with and even the threat of it is scary. When my step mom was going through her chemo~ chewing gum helped deal with the taste.

All I can say to you is take one day at a time. You will feel like why me? That is a normal reaction, you will go through several stages from pity to anger to acceptance of what will be. The key many people found to dealing with cancer is humor, laughter, love and positive thought processes. I am not saying you won't feel overwhelmed or scared or even alone. But you can over come those overwhelming feelings with reaching out and finding a comfort place. Knowing that there are people who love and care helps so much.

Just know you aren't alone, you aren't without options in trying to heal and battle this cancer.

Some resources:

X.

http://www.gildasclub.org

http://www.komen.org

http://www.healthsearches.org/Categories_of_Q&A/Integrative_&_Alternative_Medicine/1336.php

http://www.breastcancertalk.org

http://www.faithhopelove.biz/relaxation%20for%20cancer%20patients%20healing%20words.htm

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Other Preachers at my door!

by Odrade in

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this little incident cracked me up, thought i'd share... .

we live in a decent neighborhood in suburbia, nearly all of the houses are owned, people mow their own lawns, (well everyone except us!

) two or three cars per family, dogs, kids, etc.

Xandria

Orade:

I live in a secure building that kinda puts a kibosh on peddling like that. But, I have ran into people in the past, like that. I am nice, but when they get militant or extremely pushy.. then watch out!

I had two, in one year when we lived in AZ. They would not take no for an answer. One was very funny. He went on and on. Got mad when I wouldn't purchase anything and became abusive. Bad mistake since, I was watering the lawn at the time. Can anyone say drowned rat? There was not much he could do since he was on my turf, yelling and all the neighbors had come out to see WTH was going on.

Geez! you would have thought they were selling Amway.. (NOWAY!) products.

X.

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Has anyone had a tonsillectomy as an adult?

by chrissy in

my ent ordered that my tonsils come out, and i am scheduled for this mini-op next thursday.

i heard that its a lot more painful for adults and the risks are greater.

the dr. said it is mostly just an excruciatingly painful experience, and pain meds will be prescribed to make life worth living for the two weeks following the procedure.

Xandria

Chrissy:

Xandria- they took that dangly thing out of your mouth without asking? jeez... that seems out of line. I go in for pre-op tomorrow... I feel like I should mention "just the tonsils please...everything else stays."

I was out at the time and he could not consult me, it was a life and death decision. For if he, left it in after unclamping the blood vessel~ it would have swollen quickly. Sufficating me in the recovery room.

So I pose the question wake me up and ask me or just go ahead and save my life... which would you choose?

We did discuss situations like this pre-op. An he asked me point blank what would I like to have done in a case of emergency? It also comes down to trust.. do you feel comfortable and confident in your doctor's ablities? I can live with out that dangly bit.. but not with out air.

Best of luck,

X.

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Wedding Photos

by Xandria in

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as many of you know my sister, maybe's got married on may the 28th, in seattle.

i had the chance to meet princess, kitties, doodle, dark uncle, etc.

the wedding was wonderful, orade did a excellent job marrying them.

Xandria

Thanks, I know my sister was beamingly happy and we are happy to be together.

X.

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Wedding Photos

by Xandria in

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as many of you know my sister, maybe's got married on may the 28th, in seattle.

i had the chance to meet princess, kitties, doodle, dark uncle, etc.

the wedding was wonderful, orade did a excellent job marrying them.

Xandria

oops double post.

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Wedding Photos

by Xandria in

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as many of you know my sister, maybe's got married on may the 28th, in seattle.

i had the chance to meet princess, kitties, doodle, dark uncle, etc.

the wedding was wonderful, orade did a excellent job marrying them.

Xandria

As many of you know my sister, Maybe's got married on May the 28th, in Seattle. I had the chance to meet Princess, Kitties, Doodle, Dark Uncle, etc. (sorry if I don't name everyone).

The wedding was wonderful, Orade did a excellent job marrying them.

Maybes being walked down the aisle.

You may now kiss the bride.

Cutting the cake.

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Has anyone had a tonsillectomy as an adult?

by chrissy in

my ent ordered that my tonsils come out, and i am scheduled for this mini-op next thursday.

i heard that its a lot more painful for adults and the risks are greater.

the dr. said it is mostly just an excruciatingly painful experience, and pain meds will be prescribed to make life worth living for the two weeks following the procedure.

Xandria

Yes, I had mine out around 28 yrs. of age. I had chronic infections of the tonsils. The only bad part was losing my uvla (sp) the flap piece that hangs down in the middle of your throat. The doctor left the clamp on too long and if he left the uvla there it would have swollen and blocked my air supply.

So he removed it too. When I woke up, I wasn't too happy to hear about it, but what could you do it was done. Drank lots of water b/c my throat felt tight and at times gets very dry. I also have a change in my voice tone.

But at least the chronic infections are gone.

Best of luck to you.

X.

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Please don't refer to your husband as...

by IronGland in

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hubby.

the term makes me nauseas.

carry on.

Xandria

I will call my husband what I wish to! Or you can clean up all the vomit, from people o.d.ing over the syrupy sweet stuff. Ooogie boogie snook-ums!

X. :D