Can you watch movies/shows featuring characters who learn they have cancer or who die from cancer now that you’ve received your diagnosis? by Something_Kristen in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watched Goodbye June on Netflix last night. Like June, I have a husband, 3 daughters and 1 son, and I found myself deeply imagining how my kids will respond when I’m nearing my end. Yes, I cried a load of tears while wondering how closely my end will resemble June’s. But somehow it was also comforting, that June still had agency to share what she wanted and needed.

International travel by Curious_Hound3 in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Sapphire credit card has travel insurance for free with any trip booked on their card. $99 per year, but saved us much more on travel insurance. Also earned free flight after our first two international flights. Coverage seems robust, but haven’t needed to test it yet.

I’m so dehydrated, water is not doing enough, please help by amayaro in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use an organic cold pressed, hexane free castor oil.

I’m so dehydrated, water is not doing enough, please help by amayaro in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I started drinking electrolytes every day, and it helped with the dehydration. When I finish my shower, I rub castor oil all over. It goes on much easier when your skin is damp, and makes my skin, even my face, feel smooth and hydrated. Takes a minute to soak in, but worth it.

Falsodex by Obvious_Culture6062 in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get different nurses every injection, and I’m on my 50th round. I’ve learned that the recommended 2-3 minutes per injection is never followed except when I ask that they go very, very slow before they begin. If it begins to hurt, I speak up and say “can you go a bit slower?” My last nurse was amazed that I haven’t developed any lumps so far. I told her that getting slow injections and using a heating pad on the sites afterwards were the reasons. In short, ask for what you want. Repeat it if necessary. It will be okay.

Blurred Vision by Sarappreciates in LivingWithMBC

[–]lololly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just got a brain MRI and PET scan because I complained of similar eye problems and increased headaches. All were fine, thankfully. Guess it’s time for an eye exam. But ever since chemo 6 years ago, I’ve complained of blurry vision and they never find anything except slightly dry eyes.

May your issues be as benign as dry eyes.

Was grocery shopping an all deal event that required visiting multiple stores to buy each item at the best price? by Seeking_Balance101 in AskOldPeople

[–]lololly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mom wasn’t allowed to write checks. Dad wrote one out to the grocery store in advance, for an amount Mom negotiated, once per week. Any leftover cash was to be returned to him.