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Ha ha.. I actually slept thru 3 Harry potter movies! I was out so fast on Tuesday I missed everything and forgot I had even missed it! I saw all movie 4 but maybe the skelegro kicked in and was a very nasty business. My flash fever hit, I took a Tylenol instead of advil and when I went to bed the pain went from minor positional inconvenience to EEYOWWW! It's back to normal now (just the usual pain) but that one was way more intense. Is this day 4or 5?

my biggest chore today was making a high protein smoothie, and looking for BIG girl pants I can get my bloated body into. Yes flori, even my thighs are pisssed off! But yes, I'm taking it very easy.

Johns holding up ok; he has the distractions of working and working out, neither of which I can really do at the moment:( He does fear hurting me, so it's almost air hugs.. I had to grab his arm and put it round me this afternoon.

Thanks for checking on me and holding me in you thoughts and prayers. Love you all

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Atta girl , Chrisy. Don't be shy. Grab every hug you can get. And make it tight. Can I send one, or 6 to you via cyberspace. I want you to really really feel these! They are long and tight.

I always remember my fav onc telling me, You should never be in pain. If you need to, take the Roxicet. He pointed out, in my case, that at the very least it'll stop the bathroom drama. Plus you get in some much needed sleep (for healing)...

Please don't ever let yourself be in pain. Onc says, That's why we have these pills. So you should never have to suffer.

I'll drink to that! (I before dx I never took an aspirin. Even for period cramps. 1,000 yrs ago...
Andi

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Keep up the humour Chrisy. I love it, even when you're going through everything that you've been through, you still are making us laugh.
"An agonal death to the tumours!" (I wish I had a magic wand like Harry)

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Chrisy...Just sending you lots of prayers and positive energy...

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Dear Chrisy,
Saying many bold prayers...each day for you. You have always been amazing and I expect to hear some amazing good news from you...you are a wonder women.
I am sorry to hear the pain you are in.

Hugs,
Jean

No magic wand needed
 

You don't need a magic wand. You have LOVE. It's encapsulating you. You've got a truckload of Love to carry with you throughout your day, in and out of surgeries, tx, wherever you happen to be. Love is light as air. No burden. It keeps you buoyed, my sweet Chrisy.

You are a magnificent being of light and love, humor and wit. We all treasure you!

Andi

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Chris,
New round of BOLD prayers ascending today!
Surrounding you with a warm healing glow...except for those hideous tumors...they're on their own!

Feel the love, girl! And...don't forget to post a quick note between naps :)
Denise

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Oh Chhhrrriii-iiis...
How are you?

Prayers still flying...
Remember, rest easy...but lean hard

Denise

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ditto

c h r i s s y .....

prayers and love, andi

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you go girl, it is so much harder to get back up, after procedures, It is like our normal, "scale " was reset to zero. then you have to start all over again to get to what had become the Normal you.

Prayers for blasters and healing, cleaning of liver and renewing your self,

darita

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Thanks for the update, i guess you and i are in the same boat (I am progressing in the one I am in) I wish we could just hug each other, I know I could do with one.

I wish you the best of luck at finding the next treatments/trial that will give you a break for a long while.

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Harry has put me to sleep many a night! I send my prayers and love to add to the many and much already on the way. May relief come very soon from the procedure.

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Hey Chrissy-girl, just wanna pop on to say I love you! Love Harry Potter too! I am so sorry you are suffering and praying things ease a bit soon.

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Just thinking about you, Chrisy - like everyone else. Sending positive thoughts

Janis

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Checking in. Keep the faith

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Hi Chrissy. Sending my love and hopes for some relief. My bold prayers are yours every day.

Barb A.

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Hi Chrisy, hope you are feeling ok
Dawn xx

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Hey Chrisy , Sending thoughts and prayers. The Sound of music is a great movie to sleep through!! Thinking of my strong friend this morning.

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Hi Chrissy,

Sending you prayers for some relief and a new trial. You have been such an inspiration since I joined this site. Thank you so much!

-Julie

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Thinking of you today, Chris...lean in, babe! We are cheering you on and thru this. Sending tons of love and a jumbo HER2 hug.
Flori

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Chrissy, Hi Sweetie! Remember delay is not denial. The pain of dying cancer cells is hellish, but the joy kind of makes it all worthwhile.

May your essence be calm and poised. Your will is great. You will not be defeated in this struggle. The tangible evidence of your efforts lies before you.

I love you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart.

ANDI

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Sending prayers your way. Stay strong.

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Chrisy,

You are the true meaning of a warrior, woman! Thank you so much for posting your procedure here. I have passed this info over to my sis, whose husband is having his first chemo-embo as I type this.

My prayers are with you, girl!

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Prayers and hugs, Chris.

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Hope to hear from you soon!

- Penny

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Chris,
Sending super BOLD and powerful prayers during this Resurrection Weekend!


And, of course...LOTS of love!
Denise

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Chris,
My thoughts continue to be with you. You are a a role model to me, and I am impressed with your determination.
Sending you positive thoughts!!
Barbara H.

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Hang in there, Chrissy-girl! Praying the suffering abates and you begin to gain ground from this treatment! Have a blessed Easter.

Now I'm doing what???
 

Hey Chris -- YOU we all miss!

Just wanted to say, after my 9 mnths of Taxotere (combined w/Vitamin H) I couldn't take any more. Positive me just started crying in the seriously backed-up chemo room, w/a 2 hr wait, and around 5 hrs of drip to go. My onc saw me and was suddenly aware -- NO MORE TAXOTERE FOR YOU. IN FACT, YOU CAN SKIP IT TODAY. No, I said, I'll give it one more try. My multiple tumors had shrunk but still existed. THERE'S NO REASON TO THINK THAT HERCEPTIN ALONE CAN'T KEEP YOU STABLE, he offered.

I went home, got into bed, and stayed there like a still life for 6 weeks. Oh, I did get up to go to the bathroom, and to go for my ev 3 wk Vit H. I was wiped.

Apparently the death of cancer cells is full of inflammation and swelling (inside), interferes with oxygen flow in the bloodstream, blah, blah, blah. I could not move. BUT -- I "KNEW" THAT I WAS IN A PROCESS OF HEALING.

I believe, Missy Chrissy that is where you are. You are healing. Quietly. As you have no choice. But you will rise again!

I had the TV on all day as I lay in my awake coma. Then, one day, I saw my pointer finger was raised and moving with the music I was hearing. I was alive! The music greeted me as I became reborn. A compelling tune I couldn't resist moving to, and for.

Give yourself time, Chrissy. Do not despair. You are in the process of healing. Your cancer cells are dying, and causing much havoc, but it is worth it all. And we here -- we're all with you. Singing to you, on the sidelines, sending you heaps of love and hugs streaming your way.

Gosh, I hope someone is reading allllll your Sister's posts to you. May it serve to help you. Be still. Drink when you can, as often as you possibly can. Eat a handful of nuts or whatever to keep alive and feed your body. Sleep. It is very therapeutic. The body restores itself and repairs during sleep.

With ever-loving hugs,

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Andi -
I could NOT have said it more clearly. Taxotere was a killer for me - I had the 3 week arm on the trial.

Having the luxury to rest quietly for long periods was my saving grace.

Chrisy, you have had one HELL of a tough year, including that infection in your leg. Time to see some ressurection of your health.

Gentle cyber hugs to you.

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Chrisy,
Thinking of you non-stop and sending you the best wishes in the world.
Love,
Karen z

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Chrisy, thinking of you, and I really like what Andi BB has written. This is a time to be lying low and regenerating your spirit and health.
Best wishes
Marie

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Dear Chris,

I'm here in Boston praying for you and sending you love and light. May your cancer cells be obliterated. May they be replaced with perfect, pink, new, orderly, well-behaved cells. May you find rest, healing, peace, and wholeness. May the love that surrounds you give you the strength you need to heal.