TOTALLY GEEKED!

Why cant SHE make dinner?




Sorry, I figured I would keep the snark going a tad bit longer. j/k:

Are you eating better, ed? Hope so.

I hope you haven't lost anymore weight.

Eating better.

Saw them today because of mouth sores and a rash.

Two weeks ago they gave me 10 days of antibiotics to see if  it would help stop my persistent cough,

along with a better decongestant, Benzonatate.

The cough is now almost gone.

BUT .

my mouth sores seem to be Thrush (fungus).

And I have a new rash.

So today I started treatment for fungus.

aergia wrote:

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Benzonatate

you were given this in the past. it is powerful.
Thrush is an very unfortunate side effects of many chemos.

There is another option if the sores keep you from eating. It is a mixture that includes viscous lidocaine. Ask the nurse at the oncology office. Dulls the taste buds but at least you will not be in pain.

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 Benzonatate

AKA "golden pearl"

 

Thank you

And there is the magic mouthwash.

1 teaspoon benedryl
1 teaspoon liquid mylanta.

Mix and swish.

Helps heal sores.

just Czech wrote:

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Mouth sores, oh how I hated those sores.

Fortunately, I didn't have them for a long period of time.

They gave me something to rinse and spit, but I do not remember what it was. Sorry.

One day at a time, ed. One day at a time.

(((HUGS)))

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 It had to be salt water.  The cure for every open sore.

Ed, how are you doing?

Sorry I haven't been on the board much to check in on you, but know that I say a prayer for you often.


Cheerios, yes, you are the only one I've ever heard of using black olive juice for mouth sores.

When I was a kid, we used powdered alum for canker sores. Worked wonders, but I couldn't use that for the sores I had while I was going through breast cancer treatments.

IKWTDS, I don't think it was salt water, it was a prescription rinse. It probably had salt in it though, so you would still be right.

you've been quiet.....I worry. I think you are depressed. I am so sorry for the pain and loss you are feeling.

I sure do wish I could come and cook up a storm, filling your
freezer with loads and loads of your favorite dishes! Just pop
them in the microwave, and voila! I've tweaked my cooking
style to make it (almost) salt-free, fat-free, and low carb.

I'm now officially unemployed.

Have to sign u for COBRA and Medicare Parts B, c, and D I think.

Any suggestions?

I was on short-term disability for 6 months, and I think that was paying the company to  cover my health insurance.

The "long term" disability has a formula that starts with a lower percentage of my base salary,

then subtracts any other income I'm getting, from retirement plans (I have a $500 / month lifetime annuity

from a previous employer) and Social Security.

I made the mistake of telling them how much SS is paying me ... and I think that took the LTD payment to zero.

No money to pay for insurance, so now it will be COBRA or Medicare and supplement plans.

Much to figure out.

Monday I got the notice that I'm separated from the company effective Sept. 10, 2016.

LTD was supposed to keep going for another year.

SURPRISE !

so now you are retired......
not your plan, of course.......
you'll find a way, you always do

Also - look into permanent disability rather than plain Social Security. If you
start plain SS, you can't then go on permanent disability, which pays more.

chef wrote:

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I'm sure from the company standpoint, they made a wise decision. From my standpoint, however, they suck. You've been a good employee. It would not kill them to keep you onboard.

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 A company doesn't decide Ltd benefits, that is the insurance. If Ed is not on Ltd and not working, the company has to let him go. Lots of policy and liability rules for employer's.

I'm so sorry Ed. That has to hurt.
Hope you can get this figured out soon, it's just adding more stress that you don't need.
Hugs!

How are you doing, Ed? We haven't heard from you in a while.

CT scan shows that nothing has changed,

tumors unchanged.

Still short of breath. I will see my chest surgeon on Wednesday. Maybe he will have some ideas.

In the meantime, i have to buy a car . I'm looking at late model Camrys.

 

Didn't you drive a Prius? What happened or was it a company car?

What was your dream car at 17?

Seriously, I think I'd like a Subaru if I was going to get a foreign job.

Always liked them.

Been thinking about you ed. Hope you are staying positive and eating whatever you can tolerate.

aergia wrote:

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camry will never let you down

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Yes. 

lilyofcourse wrote:

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Didn't you say your wife had a car that she won't drive in your driveway?

Why not just use that one?

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 She's getting out more.

Also, the trunk is  full of her stuff.

She will inherit this new one eventually. In the meantime, I'm used to not needing to ask for permission to take "the" car.

Trying to maintain my lifestyle.

 

Ed, I'm very, very rarely on this board any more. But just wanted to pop in and say I care about you. Sending you warm wishes and good thoughts.

We are all pulling for you dear! I want to cook you a soup that warms the soul. One that would nurish your body as well as your spirit. Again.. Just know we are all sending prayers and warm wishes your way. :hug: