Posts by janetmaillet

Hi Lucy,

Wow, I hope it's not lyme disease. Where I'm from we have a huge tick problem. WHat's a chigger?

Janet

Happy Birthday Connie. I hope you had a fun celebration!

I'm finished work for the summer after tomorrow!! Yeah!

HAve a great weekend everybody.

Janet

Hi everybody,

I'm popping in to say I hope you are all ok. Needless to say , I have been busy beyond reason. I miss you all....I just haven't been keeping up with our posts.

I'm in a play at our local library, the travel group I organise leaves for Europe in 22 days, we are constantly fundraising, I have a student teacher for 6 weeks , I am involved in school and regional social studies fair, I am facilitating a writing group and I still have to cook, clean, teach and try to sleep sometimes.

So ....anyway...I truly hope everyone is doing well. My weight is not the best but it's not too bad.

Happy spring...

Janet

Hi everyone,

Wow, anniversaries, upcoming birthdays, weddings ....what an exciting life! Happy anniversary to all.

I have not been counting calories....HELP! 

I DID go to Yoga class on Monday. That was fun and I'm going back. The teacher was a bit far out there for me but it was very relaxing. I also went to try Reiki. Did anyone ever try it? It was free at the cancer center. I liked it...don't know if I'd go regularly but it was, again , relaxing.

Hope you all have a great day.

Janet

Hi all,

Sorry I've been a stranger. I just read through the posts since I've hibernated. You are right Adarana...I am so sick of winter. I didn't realize you are Canadian??

As for my treatments. I finished last Monday (March 9). I am very happy to be done, however the side effects are worse now than when I was in treatment. They said that is normal. It's just swollen and sore. I am really tired and am having trouble sleeping. I am a worrier by nature unfortunately and I am worrying about some family members that are having some problems. Needless to say, I haven't been eating the best but I'm not doing horribly either. The worst is this fatigue.

I will start exercising again soon. This Friday, I am going for a Reiki session at the cancer center. Does anyone know anything about it?? It's free for me so I thought I'd go try.

It's March Break now and did I ever need it. I did not take time off work during treatments so I really needed the break.  Do the American states have a Spring Break ? And what about your country Truus?

Missed you all...I'll try to visit  more often. Hope you are all happy and healthy.

Janet

Hi everyone,

Sorry I don't have anything to add to the tea discussion. I don't like hot drinks of any kind. Only apple cider, that's it. The flavors you are speking of sound yummy but I can't get used to tea.

Alylou, you must live in the arctic. It always sounds so cold where you are!

I was down to 139.5 today. Go figure. Sometimes I wonder if my scale is all messed up?? My ultimate goal is 135 ...if I ever get there I'm having a party! Ice is melting so hubby and I should be able to start walking again soon hopefully.

Hope everyone has a great day.

P.S. 10 treatments done. 6 to go!! Woohoo!

Janet

Aly - that is great! Thanks for the great video. You look like one of the students!!

Connie - You have such a good sense of humor. You can do anything you want to girl . Good luck!

Tammy - nice to see you again. I don't have a burn yet but it's getting pink. Does your hospital have good support systems or your mom? I think quite a few of us are having a tough time lately. Evening eating is one of my downfalls. Join those of us that are getting back on track. We'll do it together.

Janet 

Good for you Aly...but I am glad you are stopping. It sounds so very cold.

Janet

P.S. had a good breakfast today!

Hi everyone,

It's been awhile. Busy, busy...

Adarana -it seems like we have a lot in common. I also can't wear watches very wel or any other jewelry for that matter - it pulls at my skin...I can't describe it any other way. I also have a problem with my laptop. The cursor keeps jumpng around on me. It seems like we're magnetic!!   I haven't started writing a best seller but I am writing my life's story to have it for my kids and possible grand kids someday. We have a group of 6 women who get together and encourage our writing. Like a writing club.

Also, adarana I am not having chemo (thank God) just radiation ...and I'm starting tomorrow.

Tammy - I am praying for your mom.

Truus - you are truly one of my heroes. I want SO MUCH to be where you are and not have the cravings. I know it means stopping sugar like you did and I can't bring myself there yet. Good for you. I am getting better than I was and I hope to join you someday.

Haiko I also found it a pain to keep logging calories and I've stopped ...unfortunately so has my weight loss. It also has to do with this ridiculously cold and icy winter so I haven't been walking. Good luck with it...you sound like you will make it. I , on the other hand, will probably have to start logging again.

Wesmoot - I also wish I could help you. Just a suggestion, check your sugar intake. Make sure the calories you are eating are healthy calories. I know I have to stay away from sugar, salt and all those good things. Keep exercising and eating healthy. It will come. Also, don't be ashamed of posting your information. Be proud of your efforts.

Peace,

Janet

ok...here goes...10 random things...

1. My 2 sons are grown up.  I don't know how that happened so fast.

2. I am a water witch...I can find water and metal using divining rods. I can also tell you how deep the water is underground.

3. My first language is French.

4. I have never smoked, drank coffee or tea in my whole life. And not because I'm a health nut...just don't like the smells.

5. My hero and my all time favorite person in the world is my dad. I call him papa.

6. My husband and I will be married 25 years this summer. Good and bad times, we've made it this far.

7. I've been in 7 plays in my life...including the Mouse Trap. I'm starting a new one tomorrow.

8. I have a secret dream of being a singing star. Some days it's blues, other days it's country and others it's opera. I can't sing well enough but  hey I can dream.

9. I cry for joy in the spring when my plants start to pop out of the ground. Sometimes I still roll in the dirt of my garden when it's starting to warm up and no one is looking.

10. My younger brother was lost at sea in 2006. I miss him.

It's fun to read all your 10 randoms...

Hi all,

You know it's really difficult to keep up on everyone's news if you don't check in everyday. I just read your posts since my last sign in. Sorry I can't comment on everyone's news but I wish nothing but the best for all of you who are having struggles and congratulations to all of you who are doing so well on reaching your goals.

As for me, I have gone back under 140 but it's unfortunately because I got a stomach flu for the past 2 days and I can't even look at food. If only I can stay under 140 ...

I met with the radiation oncologist yesterday and I will be starting radiation soon. It will last for 16 days (week days) and after that I will go on a drug like maybe Tamoxifen. I hope that doesn't play havoc with my weight. Oh well...I guess I'd rather have a bit of weight on than have breast cancer come back!!!

For all your Super Bowl fans, have a great weekend. I, for one, don't know the first thing about football.  My husband watches it though and he loves it. Sunday I will be a football widow. I tried to understand it but I don't get it! I'm not much of a sport fan anyway but here in Canada the only sport that we're born understanding is hockey.

Tru - Don't laugh. I probably went to 2 movies since my last post. The last one I just saw was Paul Blart Mall Cop. And I got the SMALL POPCORN even though all my friends got the large one upsized!!! I got a few looks because of that!!

Take care,

Hunkered down with the stomach flu in the frozen North,

Janet

P.S. For all of you northerners like me, can you beat this? My son in Inuvik is currently sitting at minus 26 fahrenheit?  (minus 32 celsius) BRRRRRR

Congratulations to all my american friends on your big historical day. We are watching here in Canada. How exciting.

My big problem lately is that I'm going to the movies too much....oh that popcorn. I still don't lnow how many calories I'm eating in that movie popcorn?? Anybody know??

Janet

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share my good news. My surgeon told me today that they were able to take out all the cancer cells in my last surgery. I am a survivor!

I will be having radiation and take tamoxifan but I am cancer free.

I wanted to thank all of you who prayed and sent positive thoughts my way. I really appreciate it.

Have a great  day

Janet

Tru,

I sent you my info for the post. Did you get it? I'm not sure I sent it right?

I hope that all the people who are not writing in are all ok. It's amazing how we've grown to worry about all these new friends we've never met in person. Hope everyone is healthy and happy.

Janet

That is too strange Axe. What in the world did you eat that could make you feel like that? It sounds awful.

Janet