Senior Golden Sneakers
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SANDY
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hope you are all enjoying a little warm up, we are! we are home, getting some dr. appts done. I'm supposed to be working on our taxes right now.. haha
Didn't get to read all of the posts this week. sorry. did skim them.
Marie, you don't really need banana pudding for your poke cake. You can use any gluten free flour, add sweetener, liquid, such as milk, and banana extract, which is easy to find in the arrea where vanilla extract is sold. blend thoroughly, strain to remove lumps
talk to you later
Phoebe0 -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY!
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time on your cruise. The group picture looks fantastic and so do you. A lovely outfit you are wearing.
I got my running shoes on this morning and went for a walk outside for a change. The
temperatures are rising. No sun today but it felt good to get walking again.
Choir practice tonight and just finishing practicing at home so I know what I am doing.
Have a great day!
Shirley0 -
Such a wonderful day today. Got my indoor things finished and sat outdoors in the sun listening to the birds singing and wrote in my journal. Need to walk around a bit, just short of 15,000 steps today. Have lots of dishes to do. Need a shower and organizing my lunch and things to take as I travel tomorrow.
Take care and I hope to be back on Thursday. Nite.
Lin0 -
Sandy, oh my gosh! What a beautiful family! You all must have had such a lovely time. You love absolutely elegant, by the way.
Patsy0 -
happy birthday Sandy. our one and only. great pics.what a birthday Party.
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Sandy – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Love the photo – what a wonderful looking group. You look great.Looking forward to your other photos.
Lin – Sounds like a real nice day – the temp actually hit 50 here today but will be back in the 30’s for a week and that should be it. Can’t wait to hear the birds around here.
Started the day with exercise and a nice small / sweet / somewhat healthy breakfast (146 calories); Then I did some errands in the afternoon, so lunch & snack wasn’t til 2-3pm;
Next we had a “1-hr” Lent prayer get together with friends at 6pm and just got home a few minutes ago (it’s 9:30pm)…LOL
Remembered I didn’t eat supper so I just had a slice of Canadian bacon wrapped in cup of cabbage for a whopping 96 calories.
Wow - only had 270 net calories - guess I have plenty of room for some healthy fruit snacks / yogurt and some cracker chips and/or popcorn.
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Sandy, Happy Birthday.....I saw that beautiful picture of you and your family on Facebook and thought you all looked beautiful and happy. Jake, the pets, and I are all ecstatic to be home together.
Barbie 0 -
Bad day. Foot still sore so no exercise. Got a call back to redo mammogram and then have an additional ultrasound. I went and found out it was for the right breast which wasn't the cancer check up one. Scary. Obviously they saw something but the technician said don't worry it is okay. I sure hope so. I had breast cancer on the other breast -- don't want to get it in my right side as well like my sister.
So anxiety took over. Had some sweets and a glass of wine. Definitely over my 1200 calories.
Oh well tomorrow will be a better day. I see my doctor in a week. Sigh.
See you all tomorrow.
Jeri0 -
SANDY, better late than never, HAPPY BIRTHDAY yesterday. You look beautiful in your lovely group picture. Very elegant.
JERI, I'm not a bit surprised you are scared, and a glass of wine was definitely called for. Try and concentrate on the technicians words of - "not to worry, it's okay". It's hard NOT to worry of course, quite understandable. My thoughts are with you love, until you get good news from the doctor in a weeks time. God bless, ANNE.
BARBIE, welcome home, I bet the pets ARE all happy.
LIN, have a safe trip, and yes, see you, or rather read you, Thursday.0 -
Jeri - Smart move on giving the foot a break...hard to do...but best in the end usually.
So sorry about the mammogram. Similar thing happened with my wife. Her mother had breast cancer etc. so it was scary just like you said. All worked out well after the repeat.
Hang in there -- thoughts are with you!
Today's status:
Got up at 4:30am (just woke up early for no reason) & hit the gym; Burned 326 calories doing 60 minutes of cardio exercises (incl. walking 3.1 mph & strength exercises).
BREAKFAST: Garden Lites - Spinach Souffle; Homemade - Spaghetti Squash 3.75 oz; Blueberries Raw 1.5 Oz Total CALORIES: 194
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Happy Wednesday!! I am still playing catch up and with Robby napping in my office I don't have access to my desktop. Sad news in our family as Cruzer, my son's rescue greyhound has passed away. It was unexpected and we are all in shock and heartbroken.
He went in for a routine teeth cleaning but was so nervous he developed an extremely high fever. They were able to get it down with a cold bath and IV and told Rob to take him home where he would be more relaxed and comfortable. He died at home and needless to say my son is devastated. He was ten years old and the best dog, he will be missed but always loved.
On a lighter note here are a couple of pictures I stole from my daughter's blog.
The one with the head phones is what they called silent disco. Everyone wears headphones and those who do not cannot hear the music so it looks so strange to see people dancing and singing. Lots of fun.
The birthday cake was for my son's girl who's birthday was on the 4th.
Hope to share more if I ever catch up.
Bob, your video is great, I am trying to put one together of my pictures.
You and your wife make a good looking couple, just saying.
I did Eastern Caribbean 8 years ago and will admit I loved Western Caribbean much better weather wise, but I love the sun.
Life is good.
Sandy
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Looking at all the wonderful photos of the vacations and cruises is almost like being there myself. It is so uplifting to see families having a great time together. That really doesn't happen often enough!
Sandy, Have to comment on the sad passing of your son's greyhound. That is the reason, in a nutshell, why we must enjoy trips through your photos. Our doggies are elderly and fragile. They have been our family sweethearts for so long we cannot risk boarding them. Every vet appointment is a scary event for them. So we are to enjoy life locally, currently travel is out of the question.
I have decided to learn Spanish to keep whatever brain cells I have left active. I hear brain cells are like muscle cells. They need a fitness program. Now if I can just get my tongue to cooperate. That lzzzzth sound is causing my tongue to refuse the challenge!
I had a restless night, like many others of you, last night. I still need to do a bit of home tasks but will try for a nap. I have never been very good at naps but today just might be an exception. I wonder if it was barometric pressure or something?
I have decided to add more fish into our diet. We live in an area that makes this an easy thing to do. It is interesting how I have to rethink how and what I fix for dinner with fish as a main course. I learned early on that you can't just put a lovely piece of fish on to cook and forget about it until dinner time! Most of it is great low calorie protein. No frying, EVER!
I am so impressed with your photos! I cannot seem to get my photos uploaded to share. I am a computer incompetent! If I get anything to happen it is by pure accident. Then the chances of repeating the process is totally remote!
Be brave and risk being totally silly!
Patsy0 -
Jeri, hang in there, we are with you. I guess many of us have experienced the dreaded 'call'. I don''t know why, but I never worry. what will be, etc.
dr. visit this morning, all my labs were good. no increases. Only my vitamin b 12 is still too low. Dr. sending a script for the injections since the daily tablet doesn't seem to be enough.
I don't mind. I've done it before.
Got so much paperwork to dive into... I am procrastinating, my normal way of dealing with drudgery.
Lin, wherever you went, I missed that part, safe travels.
Sandy, so sorry about Cruzer. It seems strange that a fever developed from stress. Maybe there was a hidden issue, like heart problems.
I hope Honey does better if she makes it to teeth cleaning time. Have to wait until the heartworm treatment is done. Then check her heart to see what condition it is in. She really needs a good cleaning.
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p.s. Bob, just watched your video, wow, no wonder you ate , lol! lots of grilled foods, yum0
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Sandy - Another fantastic group picture, anxious to see the rest. Sorry to hear about Cruzer,
its always sad to lose a member of the family. I am with Phoebe, I think there must have
been something else going to cause the fever.
Lin - You said you are going somewhere, I guess I missed it . Safe travels wherever you are going.
Patsy - Sorry about your sleepless night, a nap sounds in order. More fish in the diet in always a good way to go at least 2-3 times a week. I know we should eat more fish too but we do have it at least twice a week. Good luck with the Spanish lessons.
Today was my Yoga class, I am finding it hard getting up early after choir practice at night.
We have a 2 hour practice and then I don't get home until 10:30pm and then I stay up a little
before bed. Then getting up at 7:30am for Yoga as you can see I am not a morning person.
We are advancing on our Yoga Practice and she said today she will be incorporating some new things. I just hope it doesn't get too hard.
The snow is melting fast around here, Yay! we can see the roads and some sidewalks.
Spring has sprung.
Shirley0 -
Ouch, I can't believe I missed dear SANDY's birthday!
I think it's MY mind that's going! SANDY, love---
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don't want to go into details about today, but it was a nightmare of missing lab tests necessary for Mike's VA appointment tomorrow. He saved the tests from years ago and threw out everything recent! I have never taken anti-anxiety medication, but I can see the day coming---! Buzz
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I meant to say ho to you all, though I still am too disorganized to comment and haven't been able to find time yet to use my leg pump yesterday or tonight, so I must cut short again! Eventually I'll get my days down to manageable, I hope. Anyway, I wanted to tell BOB about the only thing I ever found that literally cured my Plantar Fasciitis and I realized I lent mine to the head of our culinary department so I'll have to look up the name. It's a cloth support that goes around the instep and under the arch and closes with Velcro. It gives excellent relief. I used to suffer all the time, and since using these supports, I haven't suffered fasciitis in years! Buzz 0
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merckmanuals.com/pethealth/dog_disorders_and_diseases/metabolic_disorders_of_dogs/malignant_hyperthermia_in_dogs.html
This might help explain what happened to Cruzer. He had his teeth cleaned twice before so we were not prepared for any complications. We are not looking to blame anyone just for understanding. Time heals and Rob is now starting to remember Cruzer for all the happiness he brought him and not how he died.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Sandy – So sorry for the loss of Cruzer and the pain Rob has had to go through. Great photos that show 1) You looked great & 2) You had a fabulous time! As for Eastern v. Western – we loved both. Western gave us the Tulum Ruins (and other historical adventures) & my delicious 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (lol); Eastern gave us some of the most gorgeous strands of beach available anywhere (we hit at just the right time without lots of other ships). I’ll take either. Glad we were both blessed with losts of sunshine / warmth.
Phoebe – Yes – like most cruises the only issues with food related to “restraint”.
Buzz – Sounds like you have your hands full. I’ll heed your Plantar Fasciitis advice – fortunately I have seen improvement faster than I expected. I did cut back walks to 45 minutes temporarily….but still doing strength exercises. Hang in there.
Today started with – Burning 325 calories doing 60 minutes of cardio exercises, including "walking 3.1 and strength exercises; BREAKFAST: Blueberries Raw 1 oz; Dannon - Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla Cream Yogurt, 2 oz.; Banana 0.5 oz.; Driscolls - Strawberries - 4 oz; : Spices - Cinnamon, ground, 0.1 tbsp (sprinkle); Total Calories: 150 (that puts me at -175 for the day --- so far) Might have some fried fish today..hmm.
Heading out now to say goodbye to relatives heading back to their home in Florida and then to the hospital to see close family friend in hospital....
Enjoy the DAY!
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Sandy – So sorry for the loss of Cruzer and the pain Rob has had to go through. Great photos that show 1) You looked great & 2) You had a fabulous time! As for Eastern v. Western – we loved both. Western gave us the Tulum Ruins (and other historical adventures) & my delicious 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (lol); Eastern gave us some of the most gorgeous strands of beach available anywhere (we hit at just the right time without lots of other ships). I’ll take either. Glad we were both blessed with losts of sunshine / warmth.
Phoebe – Yes – like most cruises the only issues with food related to “restraint”.
Buzz – Sounds like you have your hands full. I’ll heed your Plantar Fasciitis advice – fortunately I have seen improvement faster than I expected. I did cut back walks to 45 minutes temporarily….but still doing strength exercises. Hang in there.
Today started with – Burning 325 calories doing 60 minutes of cardio exercises, including "walking 3.1 and strength exercises; BREAKFAST: Blueberries Raw 1 oz; Dannon - Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla Cream Yogurt, 2 oz.; Banana 0.5 oz.; Driscolls - Strawberries - 4 oz; : Spices - Cinnamon, ground, 0.1 tbsp (sprinkle); Total Calories: 150 (that puts me at -175 for the day --- so far) Might have some fried fish today..hmm.
Heading out now to say goodbye to relatives heading back to their home in Florida and then to the hospital to see close family friend in hospital....
Enjoy the DAY!
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We are having spring-like weather. Showers for the flowers! Doing some research on some deer proof planting where the Rose bushes used to be. They aren't too fond of dandelions but...
Enjoy the day everyone. It does seem like a lot of us dealing with foot issues. I am also looking at getting new insoles and maybe a new pair of slippers that can accommodate insoles. We can't take feet for granted anymore.
My reading is more in the gardening area now. I also have vocabulary exercises in Spanish lessons. This is fun. Spanish is a very interesting language. It takes me twice as long to say any thing in Spanish. That must be why. Spanish speakers talk 100 miles an hour.
Patsy0 -
Sandy, tthanks for the explanation, I bookmarked that website too. So, it was something that nothing could help, that is sad. I'm glad Rob is moving forward.
Patsy, we have lots of deer, and not a lot of things that they won't nibble when they are hungry. There are some things that do well in the northwest that might work.. rhododendrons I think.
back to paperwork today. Should finish up if the computer can manage to behave!!
Marie, sorry to hear about your family's loss, I forgot the name of the man who had a stroke, I know you must be busy too.
Shirley, I was thinking about all of that really big snow piled up in the places that got so much this year, will it ever dry out??
Phoebe0 -
Phoebe- I went for a walk today and the sidewalks are finally melting. The piles are getting smaller and you see cars coming now without straining our necks to see above the piles. It will be in the
- high 40's tomorrow so lots of snow should be melting. We won't be getting the sailboat in the water too soon since the lakes are about 80% frozen. So bring on the sunshine!
I went for a nice walk this morning and it is getting better to walk now with the snow melting finally.
March usually brings one more storm before it ends so we shall see.
I talked to my daughter Kathy this morning and she will be 37 weeks on Sunday. So the doctor said if she goes early it won't be considered a premature baby but a full term baby. So she is due April 6th now just the waiting to be grandma and grandpa.
Dave is counting the weeks and days now for retirement this month. He will be ice fishing this week end with our friend Tom who is excited to go. So it will be just me for the weekend. I have no plans but always find things to do.
I have an apt. at 3:30 for a parrafin wax on my hands at the Spa. I am hoping to get some relieve
from the arthritis and to get my skin looking nice again. I had this done years ago and if I remember it was pretty nice.
Enjoy the day
Shirley0 -
Sandy so sorry about Rob's dog. that so hard to take..
Shirley Won' t be long now. And you will be Grandma.
Phoebe it was Kathy's my youngest doughter Father in Law he had a stoke or was Father in lw before her and Ricky got a divorced. They are now just shacking up together. I put all the blame on Kathy. Ricky is a very nice guy, They go to see a lawyer about their will the first of the month. Ricky's Dad did not have a Will.
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Shirley – Isn’t the slow warming wonderful? Funny how just getting out of the 30’s and the time change can affect mood. I love it still being light out at 7pm.
Buzz – I hope Mike’s VA appt went ok.
Patsy – good luck with the Spanish! I took it in high school, but only remember a small amount (including the Hail Mary – yup Catholic school). Lol
As mentioned, Jean and I went to the hospital this afternoon to visit a close family friend (My wife has known her since her teens). She wasn’t at the hospital and we found out later she was discharged to a local nursing facility. Apparently, she wasn’t looking well at went to the dr while we were on the cruise. Turns out there is a cancerous tumor etc. & she is not going for chemo, as it will extend her life by only a month or so. She is 86, but right up until a year ago she was super active at church etc. She is a wonderful person.
We have school bus duty in the morning. My daughter just texted that my grandson is a bit under the weather – so that might mean a bit of “extra duty” – won’t know until tomorrow.
Jean has to go to the dr’s with her dad in the afternoon and she works the church Fish Fry throughout Lent on Fridays too.
Have a good night everyone.
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My trip yesterday was to get a haircut and then work in the house again. I made a bit of progress and sorted through and packed a few boxes to take to charity. I put a call into a company who helps to dispose of household goods but no one was available to talk with me. This is the company I hired a couple of years ago to clean out the basement and a bit of the garage. Anyway, I did what I could and then found myself wandering around rather than accomplishing anything so I headed out. I was very tired when I got home. It seems I don’t sleep much the night before I make one of these trips now.
This morning I got through all my errands, cooked beans, made almond milk, cooked vegetables, dropped off boxes at Goodwill, filled the vehicle with gas and got a car wash. Even towel dried it when I got home. Walking over 16,000 steps today. And plowed through the hundreds of emails that had accumulated.
I sat outside for a while tonight while eating part of my supper. Oh, and I did finally see a robin today. Yeah! Tomorrow I need to pick up some mushrooms and will hopefully get the other vehicle into the car wash if the lines aren’t insane. I have a pile of paperwork to attack as well but as usual, I am dragging my feet again. Since I still seem to have the perception that I have too much stress I did finally take my blood pressure a few times today and although it was not outstanding, it wasn't bad which is nice to know. I hadn't taken my blood pressure at home for more than a year. Either it didn't occur to me to check on it or I didn't want to know. Ha.
I walked while I played the DVD movie—The Equalizer. Wow, over the top violence. Glad I borrowed it from the library.
Oh and the lady from the property disposal company did call me back today and we made an appointment in April (they are going on spring break vacation so had to be in April). I decided to sell the two remaining sets of my mom's dishes in their online auction. So we'll photograph the dishes and then pack them up and they'll put them in storage until they are sold. I also want her to look at all the glass bits and bobs to see if any of that would be appropriate for the online auction as well. I have to sign an agreement so this looks like it will take quite a while. I also want to discuss what other services they offer and the associated fees.
Jeri – sorry about your continuing foot problems. I did get a pair of the inserts Bob mentioned and I don’t think they will work for me because the orthotics I have to wear don’t seem to be compatible with them. Sorry about the medical issues and very sorry you have to wait a week. I’ve not had a mammogram callback but last year with all the tests I had I was careening from one potential problem to the next as I went through the tests and I was always in limbo. It is not a comfortable place to live.
Phoebe – working on the taxes now? It must be difficult to try to fit in so many of these things while you’re home. Sort of forces you to get to things in a short time frame. Glad your labs were good. Excellent!!
Shirley – glad the temps are on the increase and you’re now able to get outdoors for a while.
Bob – and so glad you are experiencing warmer temps as well. Good luck on bus duty and I hope no one is ill tomorrow.
Barbie – glad you are home again. Home is best!!
Sandy – LOVE the vacation pictures. Such a gorgeous family! And I am very sorry that your son lost his beloved greyhound. Such a shock! I hope your son's heart will heal.
Patsy – it is wonderful that you are studying Spanish. Lovely!! How are you approaching it? An online course? Adult learning classes?
Buzz – I saw your news feed post. Let us know what’s going on when you have a chance. I hope some day you have time for yourself. Love you---hugs.
Marie – I am sorry for the loss in your extended family. It’s good to be prepared for whatever may come. I am always surprised to hear of people who die without a will. Seems like such a basic thing to do. I still have several friends who think it’s bad luck to make a will. Can’t believe it.
Time to get up and move around again. Wishing everyone well.
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Jake is still recovering from his bad cold so he wanted to spend the day resting. Since I got home from line dance, we've been watching TV---Jake in the recliner, the dogs on the couch, and me knitting and riding the exercise bike. Barbie 
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Happy Friday!! It seems like I have no time to post or get my pictures from my cruise organized. I hope to be be back to normal by tomorrow when I don't have Robby. This has also been a bad week for food and exercise since it is my birthday week. I was pleased I have only gained 1.1 pounds even with the cruise, but I have not ridden my bike all week. Rob's parents came with him last night and brought pizza to celebrate my birthday. Bryanna came on Tuesday and brought my favorite dessert which is key lime pie, thus the weight gain. It has been a great birthday week but now it is time to get back to basics and work my MFP program.
Barbie, sorry to hear Jake is sick with a bad cold, hope he feels better soon.
Lin, it seems you are busy everyday, I hope things get settled soon and you have time to do just nothing.
Bob, I made a movie of my pictures and then my granddaughter said no one can tag themselves or copy any pictures so I am back to square one and will just post them on facebook. I did enjoy both Eastern and Western cruises, let's face it, any cruise would be wonderful.
Marie, I know you understand about Cruzer when you have just lost Sammie. I too, am sorry about the illness in your family.
Shirley, I apologize for missing Dave's birthday but hope it was wonderful. Please pass on my birthday wishes to him.
Phoebe, no one to blame for Cruzer although it felt like we should. It was his time and he is happy on rainbow bridge.
Patsy, I used to love my flowers when I was in the house but balcony flowers aren't the same. We never boarded any of our dogs which is why my husband doesn't like to travel so I do most of my traveling alone or with my granddaughter.
Buzz, you are another busy person who has to have some time for herself. I hope you got time to use your leg pump. Sorry about all the mix up with the VA.
Jeri, I do hope all is well with the redo and you can breathe again.
Phyllis, so exciting waiting for a grandchild.
Jackie, give George an extra hug from me today.
I know I am missing others but this is the first chance to let you all know I am thinking of you and love being part of this group.
We are expecting temps in the 60's today, I think I will take Robby for a walk in his stroller.
Enjoy your day, it is the first day of the rest of your life.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Morning,
Yesterday's paraffin wax felt good. They don't do it like they used too. I used to dip my hands in some warm wax and hold them there until covered. I guess because of sanitary reasons now they just wrap the hands. My skin is very soft now but I needed more heat for the arthritis.
Dave left early this morning to pick up Tom and go up North ice fishing. I did it a couple of times, kind of boring for me. I bring a book and read and wait for the fish. I like being out in the boat and in the fresh air and sun more. Tom is so excited he's like a kid in a candy store. He didn't do much guy stuff when Elli was alive.
So I have the weekend to myself. I think I will do some cardio this morning and maybe some grocery shopping. Tonight I am taking my MIL out for dinner since its our usual
ritual for Friday night's.
Another beautiful day high of 47F and I hope it makes the snow go fast! Not as warm as
Sandy's day but I will take it. We are not far from the lake so its always colder here than
the inland cities.
Lin - You have your work cut out for you. It sounds like a long process. Enjoy yourself in between the work. Don't let the stress take you over. I too check my blood pressure at home. Only when my doctor wants some of my readings. I am bad at that too. I hope things ease up a little for you. The weather is cooperating now and getting outside may help with the stress.
Sandy - You did fantastic on your cruise and only gaining 1.1 pounds. I am so proud of you. I can't say that for my vacation, still working on that. Now it seems when we gain weight at our age its takes forever to drop it again. You look fantastic in your pictures you are very petite. Happy Birthday again.
Barbie - Sorry to hear Jake is not feeling well. Tis the season for colds and flu. Here's
hoping he feels better soon.
Bob- I had P.F years ago and it was very painful. I had a cortisone shot for it and was ready to start wearing the boot at night when I started taking Omega 3 supplements.
I don't know if I was on my way out of the pain but it started to feel better and I have not
had the problem since. Just a thought.
Well time to get some breakfast and get my exercise in for the day.
Enjoy the day!!
Shirley
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