tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23967566754493517362024-03-13T18:52:33.621-05:00Advocare Teresa in BeaumontAdvocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-13248293789726497902010-04-25T22:26:00.004-05:002010-04-25T22:42:31.423-05:00Alot's been going on<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Abby had her first airplane ride, we went skiing, visited with longtime friends, I spent a week in the hospital and all the time kept up with work & school activities.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.getadvocareonline.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare</span></strong></a> has been busy, too. Getting a few fresh new items for Spring, and getting ready for swimsuit weather!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The latest new product is <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A1086&id=E&flavor=Z"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Strawberry Slam</span></strong></a>! We still have <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A1085&id=E&flavor=X"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">LemonAid</span></strong></a>, <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A1093&id=E&flavor=Q&size="><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Power Punch</span></strong></a> and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A1094&id=E&flavor=R&size="><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Octane Orange</span></strong></a> available.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Also, the current special - buy 2 bottles of <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Office/Incentives/Spotlight/ThermoPlus/Default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">ThermoPlus for just $54</span></strong></a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All the other stuff? Gotta download some pics, then I'll tell that story.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-23422777255189134562010-03-14T17:59:00.008-05:002010-03-16T00:41:00.205-05:00The Waiting Room @ MD Anderson<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Except for the bald heads, wheelchairs and medical ID bracelets, you would never know this was the waiting area for chemo treatments.<br /><br />It's really more like social hour at the community center. And it's kinda noisy at that.<br /><br />Three women over there are talking about where they want to go shopping now on their way back home. I think one of them is a bit hard of hearing, because they all are politely yelling at each other. And this group over here is waiting for Grandma to come out - it's Grandpa, the adult Daughter & her Husband and their college aged Granddaughter sitting on her boyfriend's lap. Someone in the group is doing some major DIY landscaping in their front yard. It's becoming frustrating and they are about to hire someone to finish the job. The couple over there in their running shoes are discussing an article in a Vanity fair magazine. She has a nice yellow Kate Spade bag, he has a backpack with his chemo pump in it - I'm guessing that means he has prostate cancer.<br /><br />Those 2 guys just met. They both are wearing camo baseball caps - one in boots the other in UT Crocs. The Crocs guy has a bag, too - again, I'm guessing prostate cancer. They are talking hunting or sports or something. That guy over there has the TV remote; he's looking for a golf tournament.<br /><br />Me? I'm online IM'ing Brian about returning a pair of sneakers we bought on RoadRunnerSports.com and making sure Abby gets a bath and in bed by 7:30 since it's a school night. And, I'm finishing up plans for our vacation - looking for discount lift tickets and car rentals.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Oh yeah, the elephant is standing over there.<br /><br />I'm hungry. I hope they call me soon so I can order dinner in the room.</span></p>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-51731701133211393972010-03-11T16:42:00.008-06:002010-03-14T18:53:42.089-05:00Just fine. Thank you.<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It happened again - while I was talking with a woman who was telling me about a great salad that is part of her new weight loss & fitness plan. She wants to lose about 50 pounds. "Oh but you're so fit," she says, "you don't need to worry about this stuff." I just smiled and said "Thank you."</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Should I have told her? That I lost 35 pounds the hard way. That I have cancer, started chemo and was so sick that I couldn't eat and when I did it just came right back up.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've gained alot of it back. I am really conscious of what I eat and work hard at putting the weight back on with healthy calories.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">At times, there's a brief moment there when I want to be offended. But then I realize how crazy that is and this person, bless her heart, is just trying to be nice and is really proud of being able to accomplish her weight loss goals and I don't need to bring her down by launching into my story.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So I just say "Thank you." It's kinda like when people ask how I'm doing and I say "Fine, thanks for asking."</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-8965235511063719582010-03-11T15:55:00.007-06:002010-03-12T01:14:28.350-06:00A funny thing happened on the way to Chemo ...<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Actually, funny stuff happens all the time. Well, maybe not so funny to anyone else - I suppose it's all in the way you look at it.<br /><br />I'm at </span><a href="http://www.mdanderson.org/"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">MD Anderson</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> today. It's one of my long days. That means I will have a 4 hour chemotherapy treatment. Before my treatment I have to get my labs (blood test) then I go to my chemo. There are several chemo treatment areas throughout MD Anderson. I get my labs done in the Main building and today my chemo is in the Mays clinic.<br /><br />I had been reading an article in Southern Living magazine and hadn't finished it before my blood test so I took it with me and headed over to the shuttle to ride over to the other building. Now, you have to imagine MD Anderson as a kind of city with hundreds of Doctors in lab coats and patients with their families and administrators and support staff all walking around. It's really amazing.<br /><br />I was sitting on the shuttle, it's like a big golf cart, next to someone in a white lab coat and she noticed the cover of my magazine had a picture of a delicious chocolate cake with ganache filling. She said, "Oh my, that cake looks absolutely deadly." I couldn't help but giggle and she asked me why. "<em>Deadly</em>? That's just a funny word to be using around here, don't you think?"</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-21143467308089260112010-02-27T21:12:00.001-06:002010-02-27T21:14:35.253-06:00The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: Cici's Pizza Bowl of Slap Happy<a href="http://cleochatra.blogspot.com/2010/02/cicis-pizza-bowl-of-slap-happy.html">The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: Cici's Pizza Bowl of Slap Happy</a>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-17182842166844705962010-02-25T09:04:00.005-06:002010-02-25T09:11:44.761-06:00Drew Brees is Gluten, Egg & Dairy free<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I found this </span><a href="http://www.befreeforme.com/blog/?p=2110#comments"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">article about</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Advocare's #1 Endorser, <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/Endorsers/EndorserBio.aspx?id=104625"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Drew Brees</span></strong></a>. His diet is free of gluten, egg & dairy. He still is able to use <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare</span></strong></a> products. </span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-48130026428887387162010-02-24T21:23:00.006-06:002010-02-24T22:19:08.218-06:00Advocare & Hair Loss<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You may see that I have a little tracker that let's me know about traffic to this blog. I've noticed that I get alot of search hits from folks using key words referring to hair loss. Well, I lost <em>my</em> hair due to chemotherapy. No big deal really, I knew it would grow back. The most annoying thing was losing my eyelashes and my eyebrows. But, I did get to go through the summer without having to shave my legs!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As far <a href="http://www.getadvocareonline.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Advocare</strong></span></a> goes for those who are wondering about thinning hair and hair loss - I have heard that <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3021&id=D"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Anti Aging formula</span></strong></a> has been helpful due to the ingredient <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resveratrol"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Reservatrol</span></strong></a>. Couple that with <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3031&id=D"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Amplify AT</span></strong></a> for even better results. And now Advocare's new product, <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/latest/Biotools/Default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">BioTools</span></strong></a> has come out and it too contains Reservatrol.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I plan to attend the <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs054/1101996057406/archive/1103082438459.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">event in Houston</span></strong></a> Thursday Feb 24, to learn more about BioTools.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also am looking forward to seeing - and thanking - a couple of people who helped me out last year when I first received my cancer diagnosis. <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/SciMed/board.aspx?name=smith"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Dr Judith Smith</span></strong></a>, the gynocological oncologist from <a href="http://www.mdanderson.org/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">MD Anderson</span></strong></a> who sits on the <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/SciMed/default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare Sci/Med board</span></strong></a> and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Opportunity/council.aspx?name=wade"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mike Wade</span></strong></a>, the Advocare Regional VP who both helped me during that frantic afternoon when I got the results of my CT scan and had no idea what to do next.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">So, for those of you who come back looking for answers to your questions about hair loss, I hope this was helpful. To learn more, join me in Houston or one of our other events, or contact me.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-55827336243759540682010-02-22T23:10:00.005-06:002010-02-22T23:28:46.738-06:00Who do you know in Austin, San Antonio or Houston?<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">THIS WEEK ...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Revolutionary science is coming to <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs054/1101996057406/archive/1103082438459.html">3 locations in Texas</a></strong></span> through <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><a href="http://www.getadvocareonline.com/">Advocare's</a></strong></span> new product:<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><em><a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W2800&id=D"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Biotools...</span></a></em></strong><br /></span>A Two-Supplement System</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">particularly for the "Boomer Stage" of Life!</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W2800&id=D"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441305472152229234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2teFXRcMOFmRqWd-D2Nm90dwF6LiwVyF2zZGFjdHJ_PtywFk0eQCdJ-ift93Qt3H1ie210ENHN10nnrbNKuS2mU_XFYxHADG2I4ubGFOfqFY6i9XSpugVjOR_MaIi789aOKHtvuPdz2KH/s400/biotools_hero_spot.jpg" /></a>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-86060384267172660342010-02-06T12:18:00.004-06:002010-02-06T12:43:41.437-06:00Spark SuperBundle<a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Promotions/SparkSuperBundle/default.aspx"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 347px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435197710599940578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BxRSjxkdtApJ8VgOcnNZqUY04YVY2NrnOBTUc3oLDFrRmfk2uinV0eayXK9VS3KewFEnLWt1udnGNogL5cDJkIJgjyd0hjPkANzMGiFLada-KWPUdIbNrIH4ckrbYAOjHyA903Z0zlU7/s400/spark.gif" /></a>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-1499718563722794512010-02-06T12:09:00.007-06:002010-02-06T12:42:11.236-06:003 AdvoCare Endorsers in Super Bowl<a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Latest/2010SuperBowl/Default.aspx"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 78px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435202254304382482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMi1rtr2mwzUhZ5u8kp0pP5lv9IbRE5gmWAZ2NY_0aNiFYH2Zq3r9b0AWG2EXNikHyMBsaJqiKsfS8spJHtADKnQrOJk5DPQFoNqdJykjl-gRi5P58mqxeYtBzYgPRZEZd12eR0UabHg4o/s400/superbowl.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-19033471628361581132010-01-17T00:16:00.004-06:002010-01-17T01:01:46.352-06:00Life is Good<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I guess that's pretty much simplifying things, but really that's how I feel these days. But I have so much that I want to write about that I get stuck and end up just not writing about anything.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I have decided that something is better than nothing. I need to take a clue from one of my favorite bloggers <a href="http://missneworleans.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">MissNewOrleans</span></strong></a> - she is great at keeping up to date with just a few lines.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">I am back on the air and having a great time! News/Talk radio tha is locally owned and live. Listen in online </span><a href="http://www.ksetlive.com/"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">KSETlive.com</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">And the cancer thing is under control. It's still serious, I am in clinical trials at MD Anderson and have to go to Houston for chemotherapy twice a week for six weeks, then I have another CT scan to see if I need to do it again. My CA 125 is down from around 300 to 34, and a tumor that appeared after my surgery has shrunk 50%. I guess all is good, the last time I was in to see my Drs, they all had big grins on their faces and were high fiving me.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">That's the short of it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Advocare still keeps me going. I really can feel the difference if I don't take my CorePlex or have a Spark. And the Meal Replacemet Shakes are always a perfect breakfast. Mornings also include OmegaPlex and Probiotic Restore. Then at lunch I take a couple more Calcium Plus - </span><a href="http://www.chemocare.com/managing/hypocalcemia-low-calcium.asp"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">chemotherapy</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"> messes with calcium levels. I have been having some menopausal symptoms since my hysterectomy. Formula W is good for hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Rehydrate, Catalyst and Zzzs before bed for a good night's sleep and no puffiness or leg cramps.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"></span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-8882989006384768172009-12-02T14:30:00.003-06:002009-12-02T14:33:07.955-06:00Get lean by Christmas<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yes, it can happen. Join us on tonight's webinar to find out how.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs054/1101996057406/archive/1102861751613.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Click here</span></strong></a> for all the information.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-75486593383735745422009-12-01T10:14:00.006-06:002009-12-02T14:09:27.021-06:00Advocare in the Houston area this Saturday<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you are in the Houston area, </span><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs054/1101996057406/archive/1102856759851.html"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">click here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> to find out about this fantastic <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare</span></strong></a> meeting in Baytown.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">This is where I will be Saturday afternoon - finding out about new products and events to close out the year and start a new one. A perfect time to learn how to help folks with New Year's resolutions and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">shedding those winter pounds</span></strong></a>. Or, finding ways to <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Opportunity/Income.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">earn additional income</span></strong></a> and pay for travel & gift expenses.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I am so excited about the direction that Advocare is going and I want to go right along too.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-81451770463141609212009-10-05T13:45:00.004-05:002009-10-05T13:56:28.206-05:00Advocare Event in Houston<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Who Do You Know in Houston?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:100%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Get the group together and join <a href="http://www.getadvocareonline.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare</span></strong></a> Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 PM for a </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;"><a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Opportunity/Income.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Business Opportunity</span></strong></a> Meeting & "Human Performance Night " with special product training by Rob Graf, Director of AdvoCare Sports Endorsements and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/SAC/council.aspx?name=miller"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Dean Miller</span></strong></a>, Advocare Sports Advisory Council Member and Athletic Trainer - Motorcycle World Champions.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:100%;">We'll be in North Houston at the </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston North Greenspoint, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;">425 North Sam Houston Parkway East.</span></p>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-12657413288899090712009-09-04T08:23:00.004-05:002009-09-04T16:44:02.693-05:00First Friday in Groves tonight!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Look for me under the Advocare tent tonight at First Friday in Groves. Come by to sample Spark and find out about our newest products and learn more about Advocare's financial opportunity.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First Friday in Groves Invites TJ Graduates for Reunion Night.</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">First Friday is a merchant-sponsored street fair held on the first Friday of every month on Lincoln Avenue in Groves. This month, First Friday extends a special invitation to all graduates of Thomas Jefferson High School for Reunion Night on Friday, September fourth, from six to nine P.M. Come clad in your school colors and join in on the fun.<br /><br />The amazingly talented Bryce Shaver Band will be playing live music. Comprised of highly skilled musicians all younger than sixteen, this band is unique to say the least. These young artists play classic rock hits from the seventies and eighties as well as original songs. The band will perform at Celebration Park.<br /><br />Disc Jockey Donna Marx will preside entertainment including recorded music and trivia, while Sunny the Clown and the Jester will paint faces and give away balloon animals. Shops will remain open until nine P.M and various merchants will display their merchandise along the avenue between Capitol and Jefferson.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-89650164409154722952009-09-03T10:26:00.006-05:002009-09-03T10:37:28.647-05:00The Latest on the cancer Saga<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8n4Ftvc2eFPCq4T7AK57H_W8c-Q0KxudQ4ZWg6DVd2vfYhAuVPphUTl6olGQZBd4a-yml-M2ych8l_Viy4a-cqzxmd0rMVo3ZeOp6RUK0Suz9_FLoUCSV6lQw7SsOccKU-EPD0b-ycNBC/s1600-h/8928_1213128814093_1404968020_30620279_7351712_n.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377265386230488306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8n4Ftvc2eFPCq4T7AK57H_W8c-Q0KxudQ4ZWg6DVd2vfYhAuVPphUTl6olGQZBd4a-yml-M2ych8l_Viy4a-cqzxmd0rMVo3ZeOp6RUK0Suz9_FLoUCSV6lQw7SsOccKU-EPD0b-ycNBC/s200/8928_1213128814093_1404968020_30620279_7351712_n.jpg" /></a> <div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Again, I have not been a good Blogger, but I <em>can</em> cut & paste what others have written. Here is the latest email update from my Husband Brian:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Since I sent the picture, I thought I'd better bring you all up to speed on her prognosis.<br />Teresa had what hopefully will be her LAST chemo treatment last week.<br />She had an allergic reaction and had to deal with hives that day. And she was out of it all weekend.<br />But she's back to her old, energetic self, (I get tired watching her buzz around) and all is good.<br />We go to MD Anderson in two and a half weeks for a checkup to make sure the cancer cells are gone.<br />Then it's every six months.<br />With Abrianna finally starting real school, kindergarten, I need her at her top speed. ;-)<br />Hope all is well with all of you.<br />Thanks again for your good thoughts and prayers.<br />Brian</em></span></div></div>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-34503174234162691152009-09-01T10:16:00.005-05:002009-09-01T12:22:54.402-05:00Ladies Call today<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgpkH6cTDekCOVCrhr_yBv3LhEacI6b7DAsEqsGv4z77ox6cS02heUChPzi00F1SdVOa0eOjVmmZ5QuJ9NzlBx2dYNnABynhI33mqzF8IBV9_H18jVA2vbwYqe_fVlbuqUSBXqMPhyphenhyphenauq/s1600-h/advicare+ladies.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 130px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376518769910431250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgpkH6cTDekCOVCrhr_yBv3LhEacI6b7DAsEqsGv4z77ox6cS02heUChPzi00F1SdVOa0eOjVmmZ5QuJ9NzlBx2dYNnABynhI33mqzF8IBV9_H18jVA2vbwYqe_fVlbuqUSBXqMPhyphenhyphenauq/s320/advicare+ladies.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ladies, another call done by Robbie Page for you! Product info, facts of <strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.getadvocareonline.com/">AdvoCare</a></span></strong> and stories to validate.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>Today (Tuesday) 12:00 CST</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>Dial 712-432-0075</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>access 377712</strong></span></div>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-74195865252105201142009-08-24T21:23:00.007-05:002009-08-24T21:56:26.987-05:00Ladies' Product & Opportunity Call<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Time to take care of some business.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I just found out about a special conference call where we'll hear about the benefits of <a href="http://getadvocareonline.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>AdvoCare</strong></span></a> - especially for Women:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Tuesday August 25th @ 12:00 Noon CST<br />Dial in:712-775-7100<br />Access code:462259</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is a special call with a focus on WOMEN. We have just introduced some fantastic <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Latest/NewProducts/Default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">new products</span></strong></a>. You'll hear about those and more with an emphasis on weight loss, energy and female nutritional support! We'll also learn about AdvoCare's <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Opportunity/Income.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">financial opportunity</span></strong></a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">If you have any questions or miss the call, be sure to contact me.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-83937385749923113912009-07-08T10:57:00.010-05:002009-08-19T11:38:35.545-05:00Post Surgery<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I can hardly believe it has been so long since my last post. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I had another round of chemo, a couple of garage sales, and then my surgery on June 18. I spent a week in the hospital and then some rest and recovery. Dad came to MD Anderson for my surgery, then Mom came to Beaumont to spend time with Abby and help out during the first week home. I went back to Dallas with her and stayed at my Dad's where everyone entertained Abby and made sure that I took naps and didn't do any heavy lifting. Lately, I've just been busy celebrating my good news and living life.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Brian & I finally bought a new camera. Just an easy point & shoot that has a few features to help me out with out of focus faces and dark backgrounds. We have had some wonderful visits with Friends and Family and I want to be sure to capture the memories. I will post them soon.<br /><br />For now, I'll just put up Brian's email update:<br /><em>I wish I could say it was all over but we still have work to do.<br />Teresa had her hysterectomy today and it was a resounding success.<br />Her doctor says only 10 percent of ovarian cancer patients responded as well to chemo treatment as Teresa did.<br />She told me she saw tumors that had been melted away by the chemo that she's never seen melted away before.<br />All the small tumors outside the uterus are gone and the hysterectomy removed the few tumors that were left.<br />And that doubles the life expectancy that most such patients get.<br />I am thrilled and grateful but selfishly was hoping for more than a few more years to hope for a cure or better treatment.<br />The doctor did say that Teresa's spirit is amazing and she fully expects her to cheat her prognosis.<br />We can only hope.<br />All the folks at MDAnderson were wonderful and the level of service seems higher than any other medical institution I'm familiar with.<br />She begins another round of chemo in just a few short weeks even before she's completely recovered from this surgery.<br />The doctor is hoping to strike while the iron's hot and nail the cancer cells that remain.<br />That means chemo every three weeks for three treatments.<br />Then a bi annual or yearly checkup or treatment from now on.<br />Abby just knows her mommy was treated by the doctor and will be home soon to recover.<br />I wish I had time and memory to list all the things our wonderful friends have done for us and have offered to continue doing.<br />Keep us in your prayers as you are all in mine and ours.<br />Brian</em></span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-67140504797572425582009-05-14T22:11:00.006-05:002009-05-14T22:41:04.683-05:00Feeling Great!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It has been a while since I updated this, so here is a quick post.<br /><br />I had my 3rd chemo treatment Wed and things went smoothly, kinda becoming a routine now. I am feeling fine, no nausea. Went to Abby's Field Day today and am finishing up getting things together for my garage sale this weekend.<br /><br />I have been planning this garage sale for probably a year now. I can't belive how much stuff we have in boxes that we had forgotten about. Baby girl to 4 toddler all going to a new home for someone else to love on.<br /><br />Good news from my Doctors last week. I was having one of my "Oh, woe is me" days. I told Dr Schmeler at MD Anderson that I wanted to teach my daughter to ski and take her on a cruise on the Big Red Boat and I was worried I was not to going to be around to do either. She told me to go ahead and plan on going skiing next Spring but I should wait until next Summer to take the cruise. And to quit reading the magazines in the waiting room.<br /><br />Dr Lavalais at the Julie & Ben Rogers Cancer Center here in Beaumont told me that my blood tests were looking good. Especially the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CA-125"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">CA 125</span></strong></a>, which is a tumor marker. Normal people who do not have cancer will have a test number of about 30. When I started chemo, my number was 365, now it is 81. That means that the cancer cells are not reproducing as rapidly and are not producing the fluid that was causing problems before. Also, my cysts and other stuff (tech term) are shrinking. Mostly it means that I am having a positive response to the chemo therapy.<br /><br />Other things keeping me busy - Abby's end of the year school programs and rehearsals for her upcoming dance recital. And we are getting a ton of mail. The bills are coming in and I have to be sure that we keep it straight. I am filling out aps for financial assistance and arranging payment plans.<br /><br />Keeping my calendar is really important now. Drs appts, rehearsal schedule, payment deadlines, playdates and family visits ...<br /><br />To add to it, there is a condition called "chemo brain" where you tend to lose focus and forget things. Yes, even more than usual!<br /><br />That's the quickie version. Thanks again to everyone who has been checking in and keeping in touch. Give me a few days after the garage sale and I will try to have more and include some pics.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-32320815663643106252009-04-30T20:17:00.005-05:002009-05-01T15:25:56.073-05:00First Friday in Groves<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again during First Friday in Groves. Be sure to stop by under the blue tent to sample some Spark and find out more about Advocare nutritional products and the financial opportunity.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Advocare helped me get back into shape after my pregnancy and has since kept me and my Family fit and healthy. The additional income that I have earned each month has made it possible for me to be a work from home Mom and enjoy more time with my Family.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My cancer is inherited from my Mom's side of the family. We have cancer back through at least 5 generations of Women. There probably is nothing I could have done to prevent it. But, the excellent nutrition that I get from Advocare supplements has helped keep my body and my immune system strong through this recent health crisis. And the income each month has helped keep our bank account strong, especially during these times of economic uncertainty.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I'm feeling especially good today, and the weather is perfect for some outdoor family fun. So come on out and join us.</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First Friday in Groves is three full hours of non-stop family friendly enjoyment. The monthly celebration along Lincoln Avenue offers free entertainment on Friday, May 1, from 6 to 9 pm. Highlights include door prizes in honor of Mother’s Day, a Cake Walk, the Mexican Heritage Folkloric Dancers, and a Community Blood Drive.<br /><br />There will be door prize drawings throughout the event. Door prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates, plants, and flowers. Entry forms available at participating shops along the avenue. Entrants must be female, 18 years or older, and present at the time of the drawing.<br /><br />Val Verde will host the Cake Walk and bake sale. Beginning at 6:30 with the first cakewalk at entertainment center.<br /><br />The Mexican Heritage Folkloric Dancers, group of girls and young women, will begin the Cinco de Mayo celebration by performing several symbolic dances beginning at 7.<br /><br />The LifeShare bloodmobile will be parked at the intersection of Lincoln and Jefferson from 6:30 – 8:30. Blood donors may credit the community, their church, place of employment, or a family blood plan with their donation.<br /><br />Healthy donors weighing at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood every eight weeks. Diabetes and hypertension under control will not prevent blood donation. Potential donors must have photo identification and should know what medications they are taking.<br /><br />First Friday, a merchant sponsored event, is celebrated the first Friday of every month and provides free family entertainment, special sales, food and door prizes. Most stores along Lincoln Avenue will remain open until 9 and The Courtyard Café buffet line is open from 5:30 to 8.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-54261752859711757422009-04-26T15:34:00.010-05:002009-04-30T20:16:23.160-05:00Cutting my hair!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cutting off my hair!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It wasn't as traumatic as I thought.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Having Brian and Abby cut it, and having cousin Kimmee and Sarah there actually made it fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDwiyClYlUG0oiIwBRGqPHzC3ZnFF17657YsLdozR686UDE4Np8270dXCDpH3zSGzUBqKxFC0WfnO5qb7Pdz2qH8yJrAqzFtEcKlt4wZysn-hlqxYkJ-FgO0Y5jQw2XX-UDmvmLLc16ye/s1600-h/Hair+Weekend+011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329101994612806290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNDwiyClYlUG0oiIwBRGqPHzC3ZnFF17657YsLdozR686UDE4Np8270dXCDpH3zSGzUBqKxFC0WfnO5qb7Pdz2qH8yJrAqzFtEcKlt4wZysn-hlqxYkJ-FgO0Y5jQw2XX-UDmvmLLc16ye/s320/Hair+Weekend+011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3YzQppTBUdEZQk_D6skYtlDhCWec6VzNiWYV67Zh9aQVwaiDmyYmaScvLwZi5XDR_d6qZVR93ox3RMTOgAvYXZks7uZFCKXwrb1WIgIfJjydlliMtD_SdCNq_Gy7JHnFcGQvb7QUt755/s1600-h/Hair+Weekend+015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329101817626624130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3YzQppTBUdEZQk_D6skYtlDhCWec6VzNiWYV67Zh9aQVwaiDmyYmaScvLwZi5XDR_d6qZVR93ox3RMTOgAvYXZks7uZFCKXwrb1WIgIfJjydlliMtD_SdCNq_Gy7JHnFcGQvb7QUt755/s320/Hair+Weekend+015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMs5ylV5_TqR90c9CJJHncd8hTY5sazdH_LJaJIsZ-jW_e_8cq8ezJQdy-ni8HaxN0qYdIAtQy4qF84FTMGcyN1dbl5ENR_AReXCZkq4XYjaPYDAda4gsS_rf6hbIZh0StMMh_L2UKXrpz/s1600-h/Hair+Weekend+020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329101677896459970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMs5ylV5_TqR90c9CJJHncd8hTY5sazdH_LJaJIsZ-jW_e_8cq8ezJQdy-ni8HaxN0qYdIAtQy4qF84FTMGcyN1dbl5ENR_AReXCZkq4XYjaPYDAda4gsS_rf6hbIZh0StMMh_L2UKXrpz/s320/Hair+Weekend+020.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-41020584009910417262009-04-23T21:32:00.027-05:002009-04-24T01:34:09.486-05:00My Second Cycle of Chemotherapy<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Dad came in from Dallas last night. Just in case you are looking, we found that the new <a href="http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/check_avail?areaCode=4KWK&brandCode=RA,MQ,HJ,TL,DI,KG,SE,BU,BH,MT&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=Beaumont&state=TX&country=US&checkInDate=04/24&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=04/25&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&rate=SSR&useWRPoints=false&variant=&id=00858&propBrandId=RA&force_nostay=false&tab=tab1"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Ramada Inn</span></strong></a> at I10 & College is clean, safe, quiet, has a pool, a gym, FREE breakfast & WiFi, and is convenient to our Home and the Hospital, and they gave us a great rate. Oh and here's a bonus, it's right next door to the Harley Davidson store.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He came to spend a few days with us and to sit with me today at the <a href="http://www.mhbh.org/programs.asp?id=21"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Julie & Ben Rogers Cancer Institute</span></strong></a> while I had my chemotherapy. It was a long day, but I am glad he's here.<br /><br />I wasn't sure if I would be. I mean, it's not going to be a fun weekend. I'm losing my hair, I've lost alot of weight, we spent all day sitting in a room full off sick people and IV's, and it is possible that I will be throwing up all day Friday. We did get to watch some interesting videos about chemotherapy and cancer. And they fed us lunch.<br /><br />Abby was in school for most of the day and my dear friend Whitney brought Abby home to play with her son till Brian could pick her up. She also fixed up some homemade chicken soup to send home with Brian.<br /><br />I'm a little tired.<br /><br />Dad was OK during the chemo. He got to see why I think that my oncology Nurse, Pam, is just the best. She totally knows what she's doing and explains everything as it is happening and the sticks hardly hurt. (I am fortunate that I have not had to have a medi port, today they just stuck it in the other arm) Since his heart attack and quintuple bypass, rotator cuff surgery, skin cancer and hip replacement, I think Dad has become pretty familiar with hospital stuff. And I think that if you talk about it all in technical terms, it's almost like it's not really happening right there in front of you - or <em>to</em> you.<br /><br />Dad had his Iphone and a USA Today, I had my cel phone, my calendar & my List and a magazine. We talked in between. Anyone else notice the big elephant in the room? Dad had loaded up some special tunes for me on the Iphone and I listened to ABBA through his very cool Bose headphones.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mhbh.org/programs.asp?id=21"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Dr Lavalais</span></strong></a> changed my before & after meds to help control my nausea. Last time I didn't get sick until the next day, so she prescribed something that has a longer half life.<br /><br />Have I mentioned how wonderful the people at the Cancer Institute are? Dr Lavalais is brilliant, and Pam is way more than capable and calm and friendly. Everyone - the RN's, the LVN's, the Aides, the Receptionist even the billing office when they call are very considerate and helpful.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Afterwards, we went to the drug store to pick up my <a href="http://www.drugs.com/zofran.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Zofran ODT</span></strong></a>, picked out a gift for the Birthday party that Abby has been invited to and showed Dad where the <a href="http://www.bouncezonebeaumont.com/Home_Page.php"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Bounce Zone</span></strong></a> is so that he can take her to the party. Now we're ready for a big high calorie, high protein no sugar added Smoothie King. Then we went home for a rest before Brian's fantastic dinner.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today was fine afterall, considering. Dad told me not to worry, he came here for just one reason - to give me a big hug and make sure that I am doing OK.<br /><br />Tomorrow morning I go back to get the infamous $9000 shot! <a href="http://www.neulasta.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Neulasta</span></strong></a> helps my bone marrow stimulate white blood cells. Sure, why not? What's another $9000?</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Then Abby will get to spend the rest of the day with Granpa.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-8798629897853059452009-04-17T13:59:00.004-05:002009-04-17T14:36:33.310-05:00Integrating Nutritional Supplements into Cancer Treatment Plans<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/SciMed/Smith.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Dr Judith Smith</span></strong></a> of the <a href="http://www.mdanderson.org/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center</span></strong></a> in Houston and the <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Products/SciMed/default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Advocare Sci/Med Board</span></strong></a> sent me this article that she had written about nutrition. I am going to share it with you </span><a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgj7mz4x_3g77pg3fx"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Remember that I mentioned that my blood tests were good this week, I just need to be sure to keep eating and get enough good calories everyday.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Well, I'm not a doctor and I cannot make medical claims, but for me personally, this is what I am doing. In addition to Dr Smith's recommendations, I have been trying real hard to stay away from refined white sugar and red meat. Lots of fish, chicken, raw veggies, fruit, good fats and whole grains. I also have been using <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2402&id=E&flavor=E&size=C"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Rehydrate</span></strong></a> to keep my electrolytes balanced. I have been thinking that I will try <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A1402&id=E&flavor=E"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Excel Gel</span></strong></a> for my electrolytes after this next round of chemo. Keeping fluids down while I was nauseous was a problem this last time, and maybe the gel will be easier. For good easily digestible protein, I drink a <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P4602&id=B&flavor=B&size=P"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Muscle Gain</span></strong></a> shake for a snack. Sometime I mix a <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W4062&id=D&flavor=N"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Peaches & Cream Fiber Drink</span></strong></a> with Vanilla Muscle gain for added calories and to help keep me regular (still not pooping everyday). The branch chain amino acids in <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=T2010&id=A"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>C</strong><strong>atalyst</strong></span></a> feed my lean muscle and keep them tight so I don't get flabby. And this week, I have started adding <a href="https://www.advocare.com/0702385/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2361&flavor=B&size=C"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Post Workout Recovery</span></strong></a> to my shakes because they are higher in good calories.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2396756675449351736.post-39659595652134722932009-04-17T11:58:00.008-05:002009-04-19T15:09:02.223-05:00My Hair Has Started to Fall Out<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was wondering when this would happen.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's not that bad really, just annoying. I thought it might come out in big chunky patches. But today it's more like you know when you brush your hair for the first time in the morning? Or when you you take your hair down from a ponytail and you just get an extra bunch of hair in your hand?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's annoying because I was trying to rinse and get out all the loose hair, but it just kept coming.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was shaving my legs and thought about what other hair I was going to be losing - my eyebrows and eyelashes, legs and underarms, and yes even down there. Losing my eyebrows and eyelashes will be odd, but I sure won't mind not having to shave this summer!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Abby was taking a shower with me. She already knows that I am taking really strong medicne to get rid of the big ball of skin in my tummy. And I have told her that the medicine will make my hair fall out. Really, through this whole orderal, as long as we let her know some of what is going on and don't get too weird and freak out, she just figures it's another event in life.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Abby said it was OK about my hair. It'll grow back and in the meantime, I can borrow her Hannah Montana wig.</span>Advocare Teresa In Beaumonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242484855866514665noreply@blogger.com0