Littleone said:Thank you!
Yeah, my mum was diagnosed just before Easter with breast cancer. She's having chemo and struggling with it but they say if she has too many side effects it's ok to go back to a different chemo drug she was on (with less side effects). My mum is quite an upbeat character normally (the most upbeat person I know!) so it's hard to see her weak and ill.
I'm really sorry to hear about your mum. I hope that the outlook is good for her and that any treatments do their job. If you ever want to talk about any of it or about anything else, please do get in touch.
I'm not going on holiday this year, can't afford it. Did I mention that I was? Oops! I might have been talking about the summer hols from college... which are not very summery! It's pouring rain outside.
I'm a bit competitive and a friend from college is losing weight. This is really bad but I probably won't see her til college in September and I want to look my best then. This has really spurred me on.![]()
Littleone said:I'm not much of an expert on cancer but I hope your mum's lumpectomy goes ok. How are her doctors and nurses? Do they look after her well? How is she (and how are you) coping?
My mum hasn't had any radiotherapy but my auntie had thyroid cancer and had it. She tells a funny story of being in a hospital in Thailand and having the treatment. She had to be isolated and was left alone when she saw a huge spider/snake (can't remember which) in her room, argh! There was no one around to help her and she couldn't get out of the room! And I can't remember the ending to the story but she's nice and well now - and living in England.
I don't know exactly why my mum is on a different chemo drug - I think just because it is stronger, fights the cancer a bit more aggressively. She is due a mastectomy in Sept which is a scary thought for her. :cry:
I bought some Coke Zero today for a treat, I hope it doesn't put me off drinking water.
Cooked my dad some tea today (spaghetti carbonara from scratch) which was fine, no temptations. My only problem was I couldn't taste any of it (of course) so I had no idea if what I was giving him was any good. It was a new recipe to me too.
What day am I on now? 12?? No clue! Anyway.. stayed at 100%.
Littleone said:I can imagine that must be horrible and very scary, especially waiting for so long not knowing anything. Really hope that the results are good. If either of you need extra support there are charities, both local and national, to help out in a variety of ways but then you probably know that.
The incident with my auntie always provides a lot of giggles and yes, she can laugh about it now too thank God!
Don't worry at all about hijacking my diary, it's absolutely fine! No worries.
Well done on how much weight you have lost so far.![]()
Littleone said:I'm actually enjoying all the water now - how weird is that?!
Littleone said:Hehe.Well I think people would say I'm a bit weird all round! (in a nice way)
Gosh I can't believe it's coming round so quickly - tomorrow I will be hopping on the scales for my week 2 weigh in, wow. Somehow though, 'hopping' isn't quite the right word!
I was dead excited first time round but I'm a bit scared this time that I'm going to expect too much and be disappointed.
It's all still going ok. I cooked again last night for the family. It looked delicious! (salmon with loads of roast veg and potatoes) I went a bit mad with ingredients actually but it was fun and I just decided tasting it wasn't an option.
Today I have to go into town for a rehearsal and won't be back til late. Was planning to be there all day but thought I'd be much too tired so instead I'm cosy at home.![]()
Littleone said:Aw thank you for all the support!
Happy to report: 4lb lost! Not too bad, eh?![]()
So I'm at dead on 11st 0. I can smell the 10s now... I'm creeping up on them, I wonder if they can smell me coming??![]()
Littleone said:Thank you both!
Just been thinking ahead and me and my sister are due to go on a day out this weekend sometime. I think I might try add a meal that night just for one night. I'll be able to choose a restaurant in advance and look it up beforehand, and then I can make sure I choose something low carb, and low calorie.
I don't think it will be too difficult afterwards but we will have to see and I will have to be prepared. That's what I'm thinking anyway.Does it sound ok?
How is everyone doing?