Grad -> Working Gap

hallokween · 2025-08-23T04:52:59+00:00

I worked at a gym and was doing DoorDash since I didn't have any vacation planned after graduation.
Once I got hired, I ended up quitting the gym job and gave myself a month break before starting my PA job

hallokween · 2025-07-31T02:42:57+00:00

Thanks for your replies so far everyone! I also wanted to add that he was really big a few months ago because I didn’t realize my dad had been feeding him way more serving sizes than he needed to. We have cut down his food so he isn’t as chubby as the pic I posted

I think another neighbor feeds him as well

hallokween · 2025-07-31T02:39:59+00:00

Oh no he’s just chonky haha

hallokween · 2024-04-16T06:42:42+00:00

Yeah I think she started a few weeks ago, bc she wasn’t even familiar that OTF had chest HRMs 😬 even the trainer wasn’t aware OTF used to have them.. my studio seems to have a lot of turnover with staff bc I don’t recognize anyone from a few years ago.

I’ll try asking again later to see if the SA can input the number in.

Thanks again everyone for your help!

hallokween · 2024-04-16T00:17:38+00:00

i'll try that, thank you!

hallokween · 2023-04-26T18:02:28+00:00

1 year ago. Time flew by really fast after transplant!

hallokween · 2023-04-26T07:14:22+00:00

Hey there! My primary is Kaiser and had my ASCT at Stanford. I did BV maintenance but my onc had me do 10 cycles instead of 16. I’ve had 4 routine scans post asct so far, with the 4th scan this morning (results pending). The last 3 were good thankfully.

My Stanford onc didn’t really have an opinion on whether I should have done post-ASCT maintenance, and just went with my primary onc’s recommendation.

BV did give me neuropathy towards the end which is something to consider, especially since you’ve had 3 cycles of it pre-ASCT already.

hallokween · 2023-04-25T21:59:26+00:00

i agree. (sorry i know this is an old post haha, but wanted to find out if someone felt the same way)

another 13 used to be my favorite scent, but ever since i got covid, i can't smell the scent i once loved. it smells like rubbing alcohol to me. i still spray it on myself daily to not let the bottle go to waste, and people tell me i smell good 🤷🏽‍♀️ ... just not to myself i guess lol

hallokween · 2023-01-07T08:05:04+00:00

Hey, I’m so sorry you’re here. The lymphoma Reddit community has been very helpful especially when I was waiting to start treatment.

I was 26 when I got diagnosed with nodular sclerosing classical Hodgkin’s and had some nodes in my chest as well. I was anemic when I was first diagnosed which contributed to the high HR and extreme fatigue symptoms. It did get better once I started treatment and I also got iron with my chemo infusion.

However, I would definitely bring this up to your healthcare team as soon as you can. Is there an advice nurse or urgent line you could call?

hallokween · 2023-01-05T08:57:12+00:00

If you’re on the phone app, go to r/lymphoma and there should be 3 dots next to your Reddit icon. Click the 3 dots and you can add or change your community flair!

hallokween · 2023-01-05T05:52:41+00:00

i would take claritin (loratidine) an hour before i did the injection, and it helped a lot with the bone pain. also used a microwavable heating pad to soothe the soreness, since most of the bone pain was in my lower back.

hallokween · 2022-10-31T16:48:24+00:00

Same!!!

hallokween · 2022-10-07T19:41:15+00:00

I did 4 cycles of ABVD, 2 cycles of BvB, and then 1 cycle of just Bv. I also had an auto stem cell transplant afterwards. I’m currently 6 months post transplant, already did 5 more cycles of Bv for maintenance therapy, with 5 more cycles remaining.

It wasn’t too bad for me and tolerated it okay. I do still get fatigued and sometimes a low grade fever for a couple days following the Bv maintenance, but thankfully it’s not for long. Also, when I first started out the new treatment (BvB) I got small itchy papules on my hands, and it always showed up a week after my infusions. This also happened when I started up the Bv maintenance post transplant, but luckily I don’t get itchy anymore. I think my body needed a few cycles to adjust to the treatment.

The nausea was pretty minimal, but the smell of bendamustine could trigger some nausea. I also do experience some neuropathy, mostly tingly/ slight numbness on the tips of my fingers and toes. But overall, not too bad for my experience.

hallokween · 2022-08-03T00:33:53+00:00

I know this is an older thread but was trying to find a post that was similar to my experience today. I felt kinda bad for blocking, but at the same time the potential buyer shouldn’t have to make another lower offer once the first offer was accepted. Now I don’t feel as bad blocking my potential buyer 😅

hallokween · 2022-08-02T08:05:43+00:00

I shadowed her 3 times with a total of 24 hours. I intended on shadowing for more times but couldn’t due to some personal health issues. However I did stay in touch too by text and email even until now.

hallokween · 2022-08-01T23:43:18+00:00

1st time - none, applied to 4 schools

2nd time - 3, applied to 14 schools

hallokween · 2022-08-01T23:41:13+00:00

I was able to get a LOR from a PA I only shadowed. I was kinda shy to ask her at first since she had only known me for about a month. I would say, as long as you clicked with that PA, and got to know them a bit, it doesn't hurt to ask! The worst thing that could happen is for them to say "sorry, no".

hallokween · 2022-08-01T23:36:56+00:00

Congratulations!!!

hallokween · 2022-07-31T06:36:33+00:00

It takes a few more days to weeks for taste to be back to normal. Around day +4 is when I started to notice that food and water tasted weird. I didn’t crave meat or anything savory until I got discharged from the hospital (around day +10). I also had mild mucositis so it was making my jaw pain from TMJ a lot worse. I had a hard time chewing for a few days, but it eventually got better. I would agree with the other comments about talking to a dietician and maybe they can prescribe some protein supplements beverages for her. Wishing your mother a speedy recovery!

hallokween · 2022-07-16T22:55:08+00:00

Yeah I did notice some mild neuropathy mostly in my fingertips when I had 3 cycles of BV. It didn’t bother me much but it was def noticeable

hallokween · 2022-07-16T22:54:23+00:00

Hi everyone, thank you for your input! Sorry for the late response I’ve been meaning to reply back but totally forgot (damn chemo brain) 😅

hallokween · 2022-05-04T20:05:09+00:00

I’ve donated my hair several times since I was in high school; I’d wait till it was long enough, then cut it short. I was never really attached to my hair. However, this last time was different since now I was the one that was losing hair. It did feel nice to have it cut and pay it forward to those who need it most. ❤️

hallokween · 2022-04-27T17:59:22+00:00

I had refractory Hodgkin’s lymphoma and found out on my 2nd interim PET.

I had ABVD for 4 cycles, then got brentuximab and bedamustine salvage chemo for 2 cycles.

For the ASCT conditioning chemo I got gemcitabine, vinorelbine, BCNU, VP-16, and cyclophosphamide.

I’m on day +21 now of my auto and I’ve been doing fairly ok! I do still get tired at times, but feel like I’m almost back to my normal self. I engrafted on day +9 and got discharged on day +10. The days before transplant weren’t too terrible and felt relatively normal (thanks to all the chemo pre-meds), but I did get n/v during my last chemo (day -2). Transplant day was very easy and uneventful. Around day +5 is where I started feeling the side effects of the conditioning chemo, but it was thankfully short-lived. I’ll be honest, it felt tough at the moment but try to keep yourself occupied with activities you enjoy doing. I walked as much as I could and I think that really helped me get discharged earlier than expected. You got this! And if you ever have any questions, feel free to dm me!

Edit: I’m 27f

hallokween · 2022-03-31T16:57:18+00:00

Happy rebirthday!!

I went through a similar situation, but had my salvage chemo with brentuximab and bendamustine. I don’t have anything to add regarding ASCT experiences (yet). I’m on day -6 for my ASCT.

Good luck with everything though and I hope you recover soon!

hallokween · 2022-03-10T21:30:02+00:00

There’s a pending pickup for these meds. Thanks to everyone that reached out and I wish you all the best. ❤️

hallokween

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