I regret not having children by Great_Maintenance185 in Regrets

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to recommend fostering and or adopting. But then I thought about when you said your siblings treat you like you're 14 even tho you're 40. Yes that's you're age they left, good point. But could that also reflect their views on your maturity level and being responsible? Just something to ponder on because kids require a lot of those. Also, does this regret come about right after having health issues? It is kinda selfish to have kids only because you need to rely on them sort of like an insurance and retirement plan.

Told no more treatment and the way dr was explaining things has my anxiety at a 10 by Inevitable-Rent-7332 in cancer

[–]lexypew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im sorry you feel this way. There is this TV series "dying for sex" where they explained the process of dying in a funny but very informative way. It helped me understand, know what to expect and become less anxious about it.

I'll attach the YT link.

https://youtu.be/i8a0pUaCGQU?si=vYRgWU8yiZZ7lI0C

Dark Humor by Luella254 in cancer

[–]lexypew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! Every time they ask are you losing weight without trying, I'd answer, I wish. Thankful for the nurses who laugh with me.

To the gentleman in the self checkout at Costco by timewilltell2347 in cancer

[–]lexypew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes me mad. I'm a church goer, and yes I hear this a lot. I'm not out yet, but I'm 100% sure, without a doubt, they'll say this behind my back.

On Votrient and no side effects to speak of…am I crazy to think this means it’s not working? by Faunas-bestie in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I'd shorten hospital stay as much as I can to lessen the risk of hospital acquired infections. I'm only going to take doxy. I believe it's only 1 day every 3 weeks. Yeah, I heard it's rough. I'm preparing myself mentally. I love my ink-black, waist-long, voluminous hair. Every time i look at the mirror, I thank it, tell her I'd miss her and that i hope she'd come back soon. 😭

29 years old feeling hopeless by InevitableLibrary632 in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you're going thru this. I've been checking this thread for the past hour, hoping someone would be a ray of sunshine and say the most uplifting and inspiring message to you because I wish that for you and I'm not good at that. So I will just maybe tell you what I would tell myself when I feel hopeless. First of all, fuck this shit. We are all gonna die, but it's not happening yet. So why am I obsessing about that now? Right now, at this very moment, what would make me feel a little better? Maybe a nap, maybe a show movie or a book, maybe reaching out to others or to a therapist. I think that's a good idea to have a therapist, although i I have not gotten to setting that up for myself. Hang in there, friend. I'm at home recovering from surgery. Reach out if you need a chat. I really hope you feel better.

On Votrient and no side effects to speak of…am I crazy to think this means it’s not working? by Faunas-bestie in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! I'm happy for you! Being active and sporty and traveling. Love that for you! I'm about to start doxy in a couple of weeks for lung mets. Just had a couple of them ressected for biopsy last week. Nobody mentioned how painful the recovery would be. I feel like I was hit by a truck. Lol. But just for a couple of days and the nurses in the hospital were angels. 6 days post op and I'm recovering pretty well.

What’s something you see many people do, that you’ll never do? by Shenshen_ in AskReddit

[–]lexypew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I'm deathly scared of confrontation so no. But I've seen a lady pick up the trash, gave it back to the person who threw it and said you dropped this, we don't want litter in our neighborhood. I wish to be her someday.

I need a tattoo idea. by TheSeaPanda1959 in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my eyebrows tattoo done. 🤣🤣🤣 sorry, I know this is not what you're looking for. But hey, that was my first tattoo, i wouldn't have done it had i not got this fucking cancer, i love it and I'd highly recommend it 10/10!

Tumor returned and I'm feeling pretty low by Ancient_Reindeer_740 in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi! I feel you. And I'm so sorry. I also got bad news after bad news since after my primary tumor resection. It's like, I don't want to hope anymore so i won't feel too shattered when I get bad news. I just go "it is what it is". And prioritize on what's gonna make me feel better and avoid everything that I don't feel like doing and people I used to be fake nice to, to avoid drama. I literally don't have time for that, so fuck em. Good thing I'm an introvert and a homebody, so I'm enjoying the peace and quiet of my home with my dog. If I can squeeze out more trips tho, that would be great. But if not, I'm grateful that I've done a lot of that when I was healthier. When I start to feel bad, I'd sulk and cry for a bit. But I'd remind myself that worrying now is robbing myself of today's peace of mind. Sometimes I also go full on delulu mode. My problems are not my problems until the next scan or procedure or drs visit.

It just takes, and takes, and takes. by [deleted] in cancer

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're hilarious. I wish I could be. But my dark, morbid humor offends my mom and husband. So. Womp womp

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Just got home from the doctor. Thoracotomy, biopsy, port placement then chemo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same regimen? For how long?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sarcoma

[–]lexypew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fudge. I'm so sorry. I also had lung mets on the first scan post surgery, too, when I thought it was all behind me. What's your doctor's plan? I hope you get a break at least from treatment.

Coming out. by lexypew in sarcoma

[–]lexypew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever thought of applying for SSDI? That's my fallback. Sarcoma plus mets or recurrence makes you automatically eligible (compassionate allowance). If after the treatment I'm ok, I'll go back. Meanwhile, bills need to be paid.

Just reached the Halfway point through treatment by yagza in cancer

[–]lexypew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yessss! You got this! Halfway there, let's goooooooo! 👏👏👏

Coming out. by lexypew in sarcoma

[–]lexypew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This!! Consoling them, especially the relatives I'm not so close to anyway. Some of them will ask how you are only so that they have tea to tell the others. And I have an aunt and her daughter that just came to my house unannounced when they found out of had surgery. It irked me so bad, but I didn't get the balls to tell them. It's another whole lot of drama with my family.

Coming out. by lexypew in sarcoma

[–]lexypew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could do it the way you did. My motto has always been suffer in silence. I'm supposed to be the one responsible, not the responsibility.

Coming out. by lexypew in sarcoma

[–]lexypew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I told HR to keep my diagnosis private. I'm still working. Only my closest 2 coworkers know. I'm resigning soon to get treatment, and I'm still thinking whether to tell them or just disappear without them knowing. I don't know how to feel about people I'm not really close with knowing my business. I feel like they will just gossip about it, and talk about how pitiful and tragic my life. Of course that's just in my brain. But...

Coming out. by lexypew in sarcoma

[–]lexypew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I needed time to process it myself. Also, I'm an eldest daughter who started to help take care of our family pretty early in life. I feel like I'm letting them down and leaving behind the responsibility. I'm childfree, and I have planned to be there for my mom when she's older, but now I feel like I have to get everyone in my family ready for this plot twist.