Daily Check In June 10, 2021

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Jackielou
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Daily Check In June 10, 2021

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Starting us off. I will get coffee and fill all in on what I learned yesterday.
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Good morning fellow frugalites,

I got home just before supper last night and so Hubby went out and picked us up some food at KFC. I had gotten to the point where I was so hungry I almost couldn't eat at that time, so nibbled on the chicken a bit, ate some fries, and had some milk. Later last night I had a bowl of cereal before I went to bed.

We had a very stressful ride up there as the route we took to get over the worst of the construction also worked out to be much longer. So even though we left 3 hours earlier for my appointment because of construction, we took almost the full three hours instead of the regular 2 hour journey. We came home the way we should have went in the first place. Got home much faster, still construction, still had to stop and wait at one point, but still managed to get home in 2 1/2 hours.

The people at the cancer clinic are wonderful. Kindness oozes out of them. I had heard that from others that attended. My wait time was not bad at all, and very soon Hubby and I were seeing a doctor and his nurse in a room.

My doctor was very young. I almost think he has only been practicing a year or so. I guess he could be older than I think, but highly doubt it.

So on to the appointment. This posted before I finished so hopefully I get it done before too many think I have lost it.

First came the discussion on why I thought/knew I was there. I had told the nurse previously that I was a bit confused over the news from the OB/GYN and the information we were getting from the clinic itself. I did however tell him what the first doctor had said. Dr. B said that what I had understood from my specialist was correct, but because there was a small spot of cervical cancer involved they need to become proactive, and the clinic will ask all patients referred to them the same questions good or bad outcomes from any type of surgery.

Then came the discussion of my particular case. Yes before the surgery my problem was precancerous cells, and because it took almost two years for my surgery to happen the cells in one very small area were able to mutate further into type 1A cervical cancer. The board of the clinic is going to look into why it took so long to get surgery as that should never have happened even with Covid shut downs.

Dr. B said that because it was a very small area, and tests of tissues surrounding the spot that were not in my uterus as well as some of the lymph nodes were taken and tested negative there will be no chemo or radiation at this time. He said that to all intents and purposes I am cured. Since, however, there is no 100% guarantee that the cancer will not return I need to be checked every year for any changes to my "vault" (where the uterus and cervix attach to the vagina) and have my colon checked as well. When I asked for how long thinking 5-6 years Dr. B. smiled and said for the rest of your life..... Here I was happy thinking no more pap smears and I get this. It is a small price to pay though to catch a cancer in time.

Oh yes, the oncologist also said that due to my having had cancer any little difference in how I feel or how I am reacting to something needs to be monitored. I can no longer just work my way through something. If I start to loose weight without trying, if I loose my appetite, if I am bloating, and all other such things I am to be in for an UltraSound, or MRI right away. No fooling around, which really my GP would more than likely do anyway.

Now on to frugal matters. The usual will be happening for a Thursday, with a bit of a catch up on some of yesterdays chores/tasks.

I have my grocery list ready and will be heading out as soon as possible to get those chores completed. I have checked fliers for the best prices.

Once home and if it hasn't started raining, I will pick more rhubarb, bring in the hummingbird feeder to clean, water some of my plants, and probably replant the basil if I find any. One of the pepper plants need to be replaced as well so I will look for one of those too.

I will be heading out for a walk shortly provided it isn't raining and if it is I will walk inside on the treadmill for a bit.

Lunch will be sandwiches or fruit with a bagel. Supper will be the leftovers from Tuesday night.

Today I am grateful that all is well in my little world once again.

Everybody have a great day. Take care.
Jackie
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Re: Daily Check In June 10, 2021

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Jackie good to hear that they do not feel the cancer has spread and that it was just a small area. Glad they are going to be proactive in keeping a close check on you. Wishing you the very best for continued good health.
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Jackie, I am so glad you need no other treatment than yearly monitoring. I knew you had waited a year for surgery but had no idea it was two years. Good thing they are looking into that.

Not much here. Looking forward to having next week off. I am tired.
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Jackie sounds like what they are doing with my sister

She has lymphoma, but they are just going monitor it for now. No need for treatment, but of course has to keep regular appointments.

Good luck
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Re: Daily Check In June 10, 2021

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Good morning all

Cannot believe I am awake, showered and dressed! This is a first in many months - heck maybe over a year :mrgreen:

Maybe the meds are kicking in. I slept well last night. I dozed off before even the first episode of Murder She Wrote was halfway. Did get up at 4am to tend to elderly pup. But went to sleep right away

The Schwan's guy should be by today. But strange no email or text from them. Usually they send a reminder to place your order.

Then I want to take some tomatoes over to our priest. He is basically a vegetarian and loves fresh veggies.

Then the usual daily chores.

Have a great day all
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