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Happy Saturday!
Babe is coming home this afternoon but will go back for more tests. Why he didn't just stay I don't know, he can explain when he gets home. I get to sleep in my own bed, but will miss this silly girl.
https://youtu.be/SRRaE3biwoA
My daughter is still without power but no real damage to her house. They lost a few shingles and had a couple of leaks but her husband is very handy, unless they decide to get a new roof. I hope everyone else in Matthews path is okay!
Have a great day, I have things to do before Babe gets home!
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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I sm looking forbour birthday list and dont fine it on our birthday. I know my eyesite is bad but did not knownit was tha bad Am going blind ot what. Tryingto check our Oct. birthday
marie
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Good to hear from you Buzz!!
Sandy, glad your daughter is doing okay and ADORE Daisy!!!
Marie, the birthdays are in a file at the top of the overall Sneaker page. Jake's birthday is the 10th I believe.
Time to get going. Just having a bit of lunch before leaving.
Hugs.
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Nanela, I have osteoarthritis too. I have had both knees replaced and 3 back fusions. A total of over 15 surgeries, but I find that if I move every day for 20 to 60 minutes I feel better. I do not take any meds for pain either. Just take exercise slowly. We are all getting older and slower but the turtle won the race. Lol
I feel blessed every day. Take care
Chris
I am now being entered into the system for knee replacement surgery. It will probably be about six months before I hear from them and then another year before I actually have the surgery. I am quite nervous about it and not sure if I want to do it. I hear about good results and bad results and then wonder if I would be better off at all having the surgery. I will go through the motions and enter the intake but when I get to see the actual surgeon I am just not sure. I hear the first two months are horrible. Now I am just hobbling around, icing my leg three times a day and taking meds when I need them. I just don't know what to do.0 -
ThanksLin. I have been seeing that but I not know what it was for. Now I know.0
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Nancela- I have had two friends with knee replacements, one went to a hospital where all they do is knees and hips and she had a good outcome. Our other friend just went to a surgeon who does all surgeries and he had a good outcome. Physical therapy is the key to getting your knee to bend to where they want it. He just went back to work on Monday and he is doing great. He will have the other knee done in the Spring and he is pain free in one knee now. I guess it all depends who the surgeon is and where you have it done. I guess you will have research that.
Sandy - Daisy is such a cutie, she reminds me of a big bear with all that fur.
Lin - Great puzzle! Cute doggies, have fun at the wedding.
Marie - The calendar should be with our Topics selection of Golden Sneakers Group.
We have Kristina here now and I just finished making our dessert for tomorrow for dinner. We also went for a nice walk. It is so nice catching up because I don't see her that often. Dave is putting things back in the garage and still needs to paint some areas which he will finish on Monday.
I started getting my clothes ready for our trip to NYC on Tueday but still have to pack everything yet.
It rained this morning but has been clearing up. I went to the last day of the Farmers Market and picked up some sweet potatoes burgers for Kristina to try since she is vegetarian.
Shirley
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Nancela- I have had two friends with knee replacements, one went to a hospital where all they do is knees and hips and she had a good outcome. Our other friend just went to a surgeon who does all surgeries and he had a good outcome. Physical therapy is the key to getting your knee to bend to where they want it. He just went back to work on Monday and he is doing great. He will have the other knee done in the Spring and he is pain free in one knee now. I guess it all depends who the surgeon is and where you have it done. I guess you will have research that.
Sandy - Daisy is such a cutie, she reminds me of a big bear with all that fur.
Lin - Great puzzle! Cute doggies, have fun at the wedding.
Marie - The calendar should be with our Topics selection of Golden Sneakers Group.
We have Kristina here now and I just finished making our dessert for tomorrow for dinner. We also went for a nice walk. It is so nice catching up because I don't see her that often. Dave is putting things back in the garage and still needs to paint some areas which he will finish on Monday.
I started getting my clothes ready for our trip to NYC on Tueday but still have to pack everything yet.
It rained this morning but has been clearing up. I went to the last day of the Farmers Market and picked up some sweet potatoes burgers for Kristina to try since she is vegetarian.
Shirley
The place I am having it done is a clinic where they just do knees and hips. Apparently the best four doctors in our city are there. I like hearing stories of success from people. It makes me less afraid to have it done. My goal is to lose about 45 more pounds and get my leg muscles strong before I have the surgery. I am in general good health so that should not be an issue. Our wonderful free medicare in Canada is great financially but the waiting is long and the choice of where you have it done is limited.
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Nancela Oh I didn't know you were from Canada. Losing the weight will probably help and yes the muscles
is what needs to be strengthened too after your surgery. The knee will be gone so good muscles around the area will help your recovery. This is all information I have gotten from my friends and physical therapy as I said is the key factor to recovery. Don't stop too soon. Where are you from again, I am in Ontario.
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Nancela, our Sandy had both knees done, she did great too.
We are in sunny California today. Just a few hours waiting which I never mind. Honey gets a longer walk, which she doesn't love! She likes the beginning but she tires.
Well reports from Georgia are generally good. No more damage than what can be expected. A friend who used to post here posted several updates on Facebook. One person threw the biggest 'hissy fit' because he couldn't go back home to pack for his vacation in telluride co. He should be having a fit to go home and help with cleanup. OK, my grump for the day!
So glad Buzz has not been uprooted from home.
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Nancela, I am 74 and had both knees done about three years ago, three months apart. I am very happy with my results and Shirley is absolutely correct about therapy. Whatever they ask of you do, it is the key to recovery. After I started my therapy I walked daily and rode my recumbent bike. I just finished a mile and a half walk with Daisy with no pain.
Just my opinion.
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Nancela, I am 74 and had both knees done about three years ago, three months apart. I am very happy with my results and Shirley is absolutely correct about therapy. Whatever they ask of you do, it is the key to recovery. After I started my therapy I walked daily and rode my recumbent bike. I just finished a mile and a half walk with Daisy with no pain.
Just my opinion.
Sandy
That sounds great. If I knew I could get those kinds of results I would go for it. Did you find the first couple of months really rough? I am just concerned because so many people depend on me.1 -
Nancela, too many women refuse to do things for themselves because "so many depend on me"....it sounds like you are in terrible pain and not at your best to help others so maybe it's time to put yourself first. Listen to Sandy, she is the person with the most experience (back surgery and knee replacement). I've known her through these surgeries and she let other people help her and took care of herself first especially by following all the directions she got for post surgery activity.Marie, the bad pain in my legs in gone...some of the numbness and tingling are still there but the nurse said that it will go away in time. The pain I have now is at the surgical site. They cut through many layers of muscle and removed a lot of bone from three vertebrae to take the pressure off the nerves. My post surgical walking program includes gradually walking more each day. When I'm walking a little more and the weather is better, I'll ask Jake to go with me to walk outside.Sandy, Daisy is darling...thanks for posting the video.
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Nancela after my knee surgeries I found that physical therapy was the key to recovery. I still do the recumbent bike twice a week. I am sooooo glad I had them replaced. P.s. my husband said my legs are spoken hot now. Lol
Marie sounds like you are getting better, hooray.
Shirley, sounds like you are having fun.
Sandy, did you win at bingo.
Buzz, how's it going? I hope you are getting better.
Lin, you have been busy again. Enjoy.
My day today: church then visit with friends. Then probably sew a little, just for fun. Relac.
I am getting ready for a quilt retreat on the 21 st.
Friends I wish you all a wonderful day.1 -
Forgot to sign out, this is chris1
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Happy Sunday! I am going to Mass this morning but wanted to check in. Babe is home and will go back in a few weeks for more tests. They have to schedule them thus is the reason he came home. I walked over 10K steps yesterday, something I haven't done in a long time. Daisy loves her walks and they are so good for me.
I bought some Halloween decorations for Rob and Lisa. A straw stack, some pumpkins and a scarecrow to sit on the straw stack. I had some other scarecrows in my garage so will bring them also. I will stop at Babe's after mass to see if I can find my flood light to shine on the straw stack. I love decorating outside but others do that here so I am doing their's.
Oh listen to this. My landlady texted me to tell me she was upset with the guy who did my balcony because he didn't use a brush to get in between the slates. She asked my opinion and I said I thought it looked great so she said maybe she will wait until next spring to fix it. I put all my stuff back on my balcony only to have her call about 8:30 last night to tell me she will be here at 11:00 today to do the balcony. WHAT? I didn't tell her I already put everything outside so I had to bring it all back in and in doing so the tiles from my table fell and hit the floor which evidently was very loud because the neighbor from downstairs came running up knocking on my door to find out if I was okay. I had her help me move the grill so it worked out great. I can't wait for this balcony to be done once and for all. Nice to know the neighbors were concerned, I did appreciate that.
Have a great day, I think mine is busy.
Sandy
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Nancela, too many women refuse to do things for themselves because "so many depend on me"....it sounds like you are in terrible pain and not at your best to help others so maybe it's time to put yourself first. Listen to Sandy, she is the person with the most experience (back surgery and knee replacement). I've known her through these surgeries and she let other people help her and took care of herself first especially by following all the directions she got for post surgery activity.Marie, the bad pain in my legs in gone...some of the numbness and tingling are still there but the nurse said that it will go away in time. The pain I have now is at the surgical site. They cut through many layers of muscle and removed a lot of bone from three vertebrae to take the pressure off the nerves. My post surgical walking program includes gradually walking more each day. When I'm walking a little more and the weather is better, I'll ask Jake to go with me to walk outside.Sandy, Daisy is darling...thanks for posting the video. Barbie
Sometimes it's easier said than done. My mother is 93 and living alone. She refuses to go into any kind of assisted living facility. I am the only child and there is no one else to take care of her except my two daughters who are working full time. I need to shop, do her laundry, finances and many other things. I am not sure what would happen if I was laid up for 6 months. She does have some homecare but they only come and give her medication and clean her house.
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Great reading your posts after I lost all my cookies and websites along with WiFi etc yesterday! I final have my phone back...and my internet, I hope! Although our storm was not too bad, the aftermath was ridiculous as we kept losing all services.
SANDY, I might suggest you remind your daughter that if the roof needs repair from the storm, the insurance covers it now, but might not later if they decide to repair! Your history of surgery is so encouraging You did so well! I have been advised to not have my knees replaced due to advanced age and recovery prospects, especially from anaesthesia, being compromised. I walk around my apartment, but use the electric wheelchair (antique!) in our long corridors. No problem.
Got to get downstairs for brunch now before Mike appears, so I can "plug" him in. Buzz 1 -
Nancela - Listen to Sandy, she has been through it all, and I wish you good luck whatever you choose to do. I know how that is being a caregiver, Buzz is a caregiver to her husband and my husband is a caregiver to my my MIL who is 90. Most of the responsibility lies with him but I help when I can.
Waiting for my company to come looks like my BIL is coming too so added one more to the table and we had to put the leaf in the table.
If I don't get on here tomorrow I wish all my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving. I will start packing my clothes into the suitcase as we leave on Tuesday. I may pop in tomorrow.
Shirley1 -
Turkey in the electric roaster...love that thing. My dinner is all logged in my diary and it comes to 902 calories including wine and pumpkin pie with whipping cream. So if I stick to it and do not act much more during the day I should be within my 1200 calories. \
My mom does not want to come over for dinner. Says she is in the way. Ridiculous. Oh well, you can't force anyone do do something.
Family should be over around 4. I will start putting my side dishes in soon and making the salad. Wouldn't you know it, my knee is really bad today. Probably because I did my own housecleaning because the housekeeper bombed out on me.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian peeps. Have fun and enjoy your dinner, everything in moderation.1 -
Good evening, much excellent advice has been shared here!! And I hope Thanksgiving for our Canadian friends has been enjoyable.
Not a lot for me to post. The wedding and reception were wonderful. Best part for me was I seem to have escaped ALL photos. Wahoo!!!! With so many cell phone cameras I consider it a miracle.
I filled in at church again today. The people responsible for communion didn't show up. Didn't take too long. Spent more time chattering after church
With so many exhausted and emotional people, there were some ruffled feathers today. Hopefully all will be better next week.
Praying all is well Sneakers.
Hugs.
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To All Our Canadian Sneakers:
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Good Monday morning. Laundry day!!
Lin0 -
And October 10th is Jake's birthday. Best wishes!
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We've just got back from our morning walk and......FROST on some roofs. We met a very "nithered" Janice and Amy, but didn't linger chatting, and we avoided the skunk on her way home, and we saw a kestrel I think in the apple tree. Small hawk anyway. Lovely to be inside with the central heating clicking on and having a cuppa. I think I bought our winter coats in the nick of time!
Happy thanksgiving day!
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Oh my frost! We haven't had any yet but it is chilly and my furnace is humming away. Glad you have your coats and good job avoiding the skunk!
I'm making another hot cup of coffee this morning.
Lin0 -
Good morning friends, hope your Canadian thanksgiving went well and family and friends gathered for a wonderful feast.
My day today.
Breakfast. Egg, green tomato, raisin toast, decafe coffee.
Have to take hubby's car in, on the way to church yesterday it started shaking, it was saying all kinds of stuff on the monitor and get serviced. When we turned it off the fan stayed on 15 min. Anyway it will be towed in shortly. It's a 2012.
I am planning a walk later too. We had rain all night so hopefully I won't get to wet.
Have to clean house today.
If I can I am going to work out at the community center.
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Happy Monday! Furnace man is here checking the furnace for winter. My landlady has him come twice a year. Once he leaves I will start my laundry, after all it is Monday. The balcony is finally finished and I can put my furniture back again after noon. I brought the Halloween decorations to my son's house and think they look really cute. What do you think?
Babe had lots of tests but needs four more according to the Mayo doctor. They are trying to schedule them all at the same time for the end of October. Of course with Babe having anxiety he is really worried about something serious. He said the doctor said it could be many things including Lupus or Cancer. They should never say anything to Babe because he always presumes he has the worst case scenario. I tend to think positive so I don't worry about things that might never happen.
I plan on staying home today and catching up on all my paper work and computer games.
I leave again Sunday for two days for our annual casino trip in Michigan.
Have a great day with all the celebrations!
Sandy
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Celebrations went well yesterday and everyone enjoyed our meal.
Kristina and John left this morning and we drove them to the Go Train for their trip back to Toronto.
I left their bed sheets until I get back and will wash them then. I will have lots of laundry when I get back from our trip. I will be packing all clothes today and we will be picked up at 6:30AM just to be sure there are no hiccups at the border.
Getting excited for our trip, see you when I get back. I will have WiFi and hope to be posting pictures on Facebook. See you when I get back.
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Beautiful day today. I think it would be great to go on a drive and look at the colors. Oregon has fall colors but not as intense as Colorado or the northeastern US. It is great to get out and smell the air-leaves-autumn! I do have a bunch of stuff that really needs to be attended to, but hey....life is calling!
I have a worrisome thing that happens with our Katie. Sometimes she just "up-chucks" her food. I guess I will call the vet later this afternoon. This darn dog is way too much on my mind. I have become possessed.
Watched the debates last night. Hummmmthis is too disgusting, that's it for me. No more reading or watching election news.
I heard about a device, that has already been invented but needs refinement, that uses a drop of blood to analyze a person's physical health. It highlights possible anomalies in the blood. It would help regular people diagnose an problem and call the doctor for further treatment. Sort of sci-fi but interesting.
I have decorated for Halloween. We have a little lighted haunted house that I sit on the fireplace mantle. Sandy's decor is very cute and I think little Robby will really enjoy Halloween this year. I loved dressing up for Halloween each year. I always taught my art classes in costume. I understand that the teachers and students at the college I taught at, still do this. It was such fun.
Not sure why but this time of year makes me very sentimental. Cool weather, cozy sweaters, fire in the fireplace, pumpkin pie....oooooooooops!
Patsy
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