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  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    So sorry about Spike, Val. I just get a pain in the pit of my stomach thinking of it. I still think of Chester and how some unforeseen incident can happen. So happy you can cuddle and help him heal. I pray all goes well, quickly. What a day you had! Glad Em is better. <3

    So glad the colonoscopy is done. I can tell I am 11 years older than last time. It has wiped me out. Not so much the prep, and procedure, but the pro-papal they used. I was weak kneed and sleepy all day, and weirdly sore in my tummy- not colon. Put me out though! :# No twilight for me, lol...Had one polyp removed and to be biopsied, but the Dr said everything looked good. Hope so!

    Take care all! ..Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi Jan. Glad the colonoscopy is over and hope the biopsy results are good. It was nice to cuddle Spike on the matress. Unfortunately I then had my worst-rver GERD pain. So I’ve been up most of the night again. I’ve regained weight (again)....and my fat belly pushes my hernia up, increading GERD. I wonder about me often. I know i felt so much better without this extra weight...yet, here i am.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I did indeed post new humor already, Enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 62 degrees and is now down to 60 degrees, it was comfortable while walking due to the the great temperature.

    Today's to do list is sort the socks from the other days laundry. The only reason I need to sort is that despite looking the same when worn some pairs are shorter than the others :blush: I thought I had bought all the same ones, Oops :(
    What else, Shower, maybe vacuum the living room and of course eat :wink:

    I did a quick run to the ShopRite yesterday and Picked up some really nice looking Baked Ham Ends at a good price and unusually for the foods in the ends section these are nice looking slices that will work well in a sandwich. Not to mention some real end cuts of Provolone and White American cheese that I may shred into the baked ham Sandwiches when I make them. I was early enough that they had just started to put out the Hot food bar items so I avoided that. Sadly the Siren call of two slices of Carrot Cake got me, Dang it, no won't buy power. I also picked up two 50% of prepared salads, One Chef and one Garden Salad.

    When I did the Grocery Store Run yesterday outbound I had to swerve over to the curb to avoid some blind person driving that pulled out of a side street from the oncoming side of the road, I swear they never saw me and a Buick Century is not that small :( Then on the return to the house after studiously avoiding Buying French Fries and or Onion Rings at the Burger King another moronic driver, They must have gotten their drivers licenses from either a box of Cracker Jacks or a online Diploma Mill.

    https://news.sky.com/story/people-with-criminal-records-urged-to-become-magistrates-11479016
    People with criminal records urged to become magistrates
    John Bache says barring "anyone who's ever done anything wrong" is "no way at all to increase diversity".

    https://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/see-how-many-bills-it-took-buy-chicken-venezuela-n902491
    See how many bills it took to buy a chicken in Venezuela
    The once-booming nation is now suffering from Soviet-style product shortages and a mass exodus of citizens fleeing for other South American countries.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6086073/Smoking-cannabis-ages-brain-average-2-8-YEARS.html
    Smoking cannabis ages the brain by an average of 2.8 YEARS - compared to four years in schizophrenics, major study finds

    Woo Hoo !
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6085737/New-drug-forces-body-burn-fat-slim-unhealthy-diet.html
    The pill that stops you getting fat: New drug 'forces the body to burn fat and keep slim even on an unhealthy diet'
    Experts have invented a pill which blocks the body from building fatty tissue
    An experiment on mice revealed the body could burn fat instead of storing it. Scientists hope the same process can work in people and reduce obesity rates. They say less obesity could tackle diabetes, cancer, heart disease and dementia

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6083235/Study-finds-drinking-water-food-causes-blood-sugar-spike.html
    Don’t drink water if you’re eating a doughnut! Combining sweet treats with a drink gives you a bigger sugar high

    Blood sugar levels rise more when someone drinks water while eating a snack
    Scientists think the water helps the body to absorb glucose from the food

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    Asian Tick Invading America Is a Mystery to Lyme Experts
    We don’t yet know how the long-horned tick came to the United States, how it’s spreading, or what it’s capable of doing. All we know is that it’s here.

    https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/fires/article217133835.html
    Firefighters say Verizon ‘throttled’ data, crippling communications during California wildfire

    http://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/hospitals-shut-30-year-pace-us-no-end-sight

    Hospitals shut at 30-a-year pace in U.S., with no end in sight
    The next year to 18 months should see an increase in shutdowns, with the risks coming following years of mergers and acquisitions.

    Have a Great Friday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Em is all better. Spike is doing well but a long road ahead. Vet says 2-8 weeks for full recovery. I spent 4 hours last night lying on the bathroom tile floor so Spike could cuddle with me without my lift him. I’m old and fat with GERD and a hiatal hernia...4 hours was too long. But he appreciated it! Tonight I’ll take Oscar’s bed and Oscar into Spike’s bathroom to sleep. I’m so tired! Everything else is stable. Ignis will go home after their house inspection and appraisal. Hope nothing interferes with the sale of their house! He’s a beautiful dog, but that will make my life easier and i need that.
    Hi Val
    That sounds like good news that the Vet says Full Recovery.

    We all fall off of the weight loss regimen on occasion, Even myself :(

    Easier is always better. Double Whammy, GERD and a Hernia. Would insurance cover hernia surgery ?
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi Jan. Glad the colonoscopy is over and hope the biopsy results are good. It was nice to cuddle Spike on the matress. Unfortunately I then had my worst-rver GERD pain. So I’ve been up most of the night again. I’ve regained weight (again)....and my fat belly pushes my hernia up, increasing GERD. I wonder about me often. I know i felt so much better without this extra weight...yet, here i am.

    It is tougher on me walking right now, I need to buckle down and get rid of these extra pounds and get back to my lowest weight on NS.

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/08/22/cost-wedding-every-state-average/37476373/
    The average U.S. wedding costs more than $25,000. How much does it average in your state?

    FWIW NJ is Number two :(
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    So sorry about Spike, Val. I just get a pain in the pit of my stomach thinking of it. I still think of Chester and how some unforeseen incident can happen. So happy you can cuddle and help him heal. I pray all goes well, quickly. What a day you had! Glad Em is better. <3

    So glad the colonoscopy is done. I can tell I am 11 years older than last time. It has wiped me out. Not so much the prep, and procedure, but the pro-papal they used. I was weak kneed and sleepy all day, and weirdly sore in my tummy- not colon. Put me out though! :# No twilight for me, lol...Had one polyp removed and to be biopsied, but the Dr said everything looked good. Hope so!

    Take care all! ..Jan
    Hi Jan
    Generally speaking as I understand it Polyps are common and no usually a biggie.
    Pro-papal ?
    Overall it sounds to me as if the test went well.

    I hope You had someone to drive You home otherwise You were sitting there waiting for the Anesthetic to wear off. Not a fun place to be.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    edited August 2018
    Good morning!

    Boy would my daughter love shopping at the "ends" part of your grocery store!! So would I, for that matter!

    All considered, I think you did pretty well avoiding most of the temptations! I hope one piece of carrot cake was for your brother, lol?

    The pro-papal is the new sedative they use, you know, the one Michael Jackson was abusing. It is actually a sedative and you no longer go under general anesthesia, so safer. (Do not try this a home!)..They said I might remember some talking or such or seem awake, but I did not. I was out like a light as good as the old stuff! LOL! Jenny drove me and stayed, and treated me to Shoney's breakfast when done. She also reminded me to take a thermos of coffee for when I got out..and I was eternally grateful for that!! :# I was totally wiped out the entire rest of the day and am still feeling like I just got over the flu...but okay. I am doing guest lunch this week end, so taking it easier today and am caffeinated! As I may be all week end, lol...

    A friend from my singles group was driving the other night and suffered a heart attack. She is a big well known realtor around here, very nice, but she lived with a lot of stress and long hours. She was given CPR by someone in the car behind, and resuscitated by the paramedics. She may have been too long without O2, even with the intervention as she has not regained consciousness. Tough 24 hours ahead for her and family. I was shocked..and saddened.

    We need to savor our life and take care of ourselves. And our loved ones.. <3

    Val, I know how you feel. I am sorry sometimes May May does not have a younger person to get down on the floor with her. I wish I had tried harder when I was struggling around the 170 mark. And I wish there was more help out there that really addressed the can not get it off issues. There is not.. MAYBE that New Pill that Roger posted about, I hope!!! You get where you fight too many fronts!! Val, you are amazing and do such meaningful things! You are my hero!! :):):) Take care of you!!! <3

    Hang in there!! Each day is new with nothing written on it yet!! o:) ...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just clicked the post button for more humor :smiley:

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking with no cents found. The Temperature out the door was 63 degrees and is now down to 61 degrees, it was comfortable while walking due to the the great temperature and low humidity.

    Great weather the last couple of days, Sadly the forecast is for another heat wave to see the month out as we head toward labor day.

    Yesterday I could feel my fingers were cold believe it or not, today I remembered to wear light gloves when I went out the door. Currently I have the front door onto the porch open to get some nice cool air into the house.

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    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/22/target-ceo-credits-strong-growth-with-the-best-consumer-environment-hes-ever-seen.html
    Target CEO raves about the state of the economy: This is the best consumer environment 'I've seen in my career'

    https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Texas-Exports-More-Oil-Than-It-Imports-For-First-Time-Ever.html
    Texas Exports More Oil Than It Imports For First Time Ever

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/23/europe-to-ban-halogen-lightbulbs

    Europe to ban halogen lightbulbs

    After nearly 60 years of lighting homes halogens will be replaced with more energy efficient LEDs

    https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/kroger-to-phase-out-plastic-bags-at-all-stores-08-23-2018-133024812
    Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/pursuits/2018/08/22/applestone-meat-s-steak-vending-machine#gs.ztm92js
    Your Next Steak Could Come From a Vending Machine

    https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/shark-bite-victim-says-he-now-has-flesh-eating-bacteria/285-586659764
    Shark bite victim says he now has flesh-eating bacteria
    The 42-year-old construction worker is expecting his medical bills to top at least $100,000, a high price to pay for what was supposed to be a fun day at the beach.

    www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/23/chicagos-predatory-funeral-homes-target-homicide-victims-cash-in-on-taxpayer-funded-expenses.html
    Chicago's predatory funeral homes target homicide victims, cash in on taxpayer-funded expenses

    Sad
    https://apnews.com/038d186812944352b7f98d68f341a4d8
    As electricity fails, desperate Venezuelans buy spoiled meat

    Have a Great Weekend
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Val
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    Boy would my daughter love shopping at the "ends" part of your grocery store!! So would I, for that matter!

    All considered, I think you did pretty well avoiding most of the temptations! I hope one piece of carrot cake was for your brother, lol?
    Hi Jan
    I will be pulling one of the baked ham out of the freezer later today or tomorrow morning, One of three. I was lucky that they were just being put in as I was looking :wink:

    They only sell the Carrot cake in two slice packages, either wedges or Squares, as well as 1/2 a round cake or as a whole cake.
    My brother will not eat them so guess who does ?
    The pro-papal is the new sedative they use, you know, the one Michael Jackson was abusing. It is actually a sedative and you no longer go under general anesthesia, so safer. (Do not try this a home!)..They said I might remember some talking or such or seem awake, but I did not. I was out like a light as good as the old stuff! LOL! Jenny drove me and stayed, and treated me to Shoney's breakfast when done. She also reminded me to take a thermos of coffee for when I got out..and I was eternally grateful for that!! :# I was totally wiped out the entire rest of the day and am still feeling like I just got over the flu...but okay. I am doing guest lunch this week end, so taking it easier today and am caffeinated! As I may be all week end, lol...
    I am switching to 1/2 regular black coffee and 1/2 Decaf :smile:
    That was a good idea having a driver, Shoney's is a weakness of mine although when I was in them I bought the Breakfast hot food buffet and ate mostly Proteins. I love lots of bacon, OTOH Biscuits and Gravy, Yum Yum. Good Luck on a quick recovery for the Sedative. It does not sound like that much of an improvement over the old general anesthesia.
    A friend from my singles group was driving the other night and suffered a heart attack. She is a big well known realtor around here, very nice, but she lived with a lot of stress and long hours. She was given CPR by someone in the car behind, and resuscitated by the paramedics. She may have been too long without O2, even with the intervention as she has not regained consciousness. Tough 24 hours ahead for her and family. I was shocked..and saddened.

    We need to savor our life and take care of ourselves. And our loved ones.. <3

    Val, I know how you feel. I am sorry sometimes May May does not have a younger person to get down on the floor with her. I wish I had tried harder when I was struggling around the 170 mark. And I wish there was more help out there that really addressed the can not get it off issues. There is not.. MAYBE that New Pill that Roger posted about, I hope!!! You get where you fight too many fronts!! Val, you are amazing and do such meaningful things! You are my hero!! :):):) Take care of you!!! <3

    Hang in there!! Each day is new with nothing written on it yet!! o:) ...Jan
    That is a bad place to have that happen, The one good thing is that it did not cause a deadly crash too. I hope She recovers, sometimes the brain needs to rest to recover. Real Estate agents are not someone I associate with stress.

    I Hope they fast track that pill too, It would make things simpler.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. I’m feeling positive today. Time to get back to taking care of me! I love chickpeas cooked in the air frier after sprinking garlic and cumin. Easy!!! Tasty crunchy, and cheap. Before I went on vacation, doc had doubled my dosage of a PPI (for GERD/ulcers). It caused me severe muscle and joint pain within 2 days and rendered me unable to walk by the time we got to the Grand Canyon. So I stopped. I can walk!!! But the notable joint pain effects everything. Not just the obvious joints like knees, but all including each finger joint. Weird. Surgery may fix the hernia and insurance would pay...but having sepsis ince makes me terrified of ANY surgical procedure. I know when i had lost some of this belly fat, my GERD was much improved. So, need to see how well I can make myself before deciding if I need surgery. On my FB hiatal hernia group, many have said that surgerons recommend gastric sleeve at the same time as hernia repair. Again I’m terrified of surgerical “fixes” for infection or side effects. Spike is still doing well. Next hurdle will be Monday when his compression jacket comes off. Ive brought him back to bed with me...abd i clise the bedroom door leaving Ignis loose in the house. I was doing more for Ignis’ happiness than spikes, and I changed that. I’m not neglecting anyone...just ensuring spike and my needs are met too! Good nap. Took Em shopping today...she is really delightful. I enjoy her company. Here’s a pic of spikes smallest wound.
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
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  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Morning!

    Sounds like a good recovery, Val! Keep it up!! :) My daughter is like that too!

    Some really interesting posts. Roger! I am still catching up!! That Target CEO needs to come live at my house...lol...see how most people really live... Unbelievable how oil rich Venezuela was, and I believe they are worse than Russia, who has a weird infrastructure.

    Miracle...cleaned my refridge!! Worked outside, then shopped for easy guest lunch. I am pooped with more to go, but luckily not much. It was 100 degrees shopping, but cooler in the trees with slight breeze and lower humidity. A 3 day miracle!! :#

    The 60's? I can't remember, lol...

    Poor Spike, give him a smooch and cuddle from me!! At least the wound looks very even and looks to heal up well! You have done just right! <3

    Hang in all!! Stay cool! ..Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    More Humor shall be posted shortly so as not to trip the Spam Filter here

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 65 degrees, it was comfortable while walking due to the the great temperature and low humidity which is slightly higher today.
    When I headed out the door a walking appetite ran away and up the street across the neighbors yard

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqlDtjnwyPA
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    Surprise, Surprise, Not
    https://nypost.com/2018/08/23/venezuelas-nightmare-is-spreading-to-its-neighbors/
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    Interesting
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    Have a Great Sunday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. I’m feeling positive today. Time to get back to taking care of me! I love chickpeas cooked in the air frier after sprinking garlic and cumin. Easy!!! Tasty crunchy, and cheap. Before I went on vacation, doc had doubled my dosage of a PPI (for GERD/ulcers). It caused me severe muscle and joint pain within 2 days and rendered me unable to walk by the time we got to the Grand Canyon. So I stopped. I can walk!!! But the notable joint pain effects everything. Not just the obvious joints like knees, but all including each finger joint. Weird. Surgery may fix the hernia and insurance would pay...but having sepsis once makes me terrified of ANY surgical procedure. I know when i had lost some of this belly fat, my GERD was much improved. So, need to see how well I can make myself before deciding if I need surgery. On my FB hiatal hernia group, many have said that surgerons recommend gastric sleeve at the same time as hernia repair. Again I’m terrified of surgical “fixes” for infection or side effects. Spike is still doing well. Next hurdle will be Monday when his compression jacket comes off. Ive brought him back to bed with me...and i close the bedroom door leaving Ignis loose in the house. I was doing more for Ignis’ happiness than spikes, and I changed that. I’m not neglecting anyone...just ensuring spike and my needs are met too! Good nap. Took Em shopping today...she is really delightful. I enjoy her company. Here’s a pic of spikes smallest wound.
    Hi Val
    Air fryer, the is the one that is supposed to cook crispy without lots of oil if I am remembering correctly ?

    I get occasional pains in different joints, Fortunately so far Aspirin works and I do not need to resort to getting something stronger. The one pain that has happened in the past and is present slightly right now is inflammation of the middle finger joint on the hand. The last time it became bad I had to get a shot into the joint, The Shot cured it however the process of getting the shot was excruciating :( What makes this a problem is that it is the hand I use with the mouse.

    Some of the side effects are worse than the condition being treated.
    Gastric Sleeves are not a cure all from what I saw when I researched them, They require different eating patterns and from what I have seen they do lead to a weight loss that often reverses and despite them people end up putting weight on, I passed on the idea FWIW.

    I'm with You, invasive procedures unless required are not good.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
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    Ouch

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Morning!

    Sounds like a good recovery, Val! Keep it up!! :) My daughter is like that too!

    Some really interesting posts. Roger! I am still catching up!! That Target CEO needs to come live at my house...lol...see how most people really live... Unbelievable how oil rich Venezuela was, and I believe they are worse than Russia, who has a weird infrastructure.

    Miracle...cleaned my refridge!! Worked outside, then shopped for easy guest lunch. I am pooped with more to go, but luckily not much. It was 100 degrees shopping, but cooler in the trees with slight breeze and lower humidity. A 3 day miracle!! :#

    The 60's? I can't remember, lol...

    Poor Spike, give him a smooch and cuddle from me!! At least the wound looks very even and looks to heal up well! You have done just right! <3

    Hang in all!! Stay cool! ..Jan
    Hi Jan
    Venezuela seems to be a big Socialism fail, Hopefully the people here learn from it. However it and South Africa are never covered on the TV or radio news, The conspiracy minded might find that scary.

    Yikes, 100 Degrees, I would not have left the AC except for some dire need and shopping does not fit that need in my case.

    I remember that 60s, I was in High School when JFK was killed.

    I saw this too:
    Buttons61 2 days ago
    lost 3 lbs since last weighing in! Buttons61's lost 8 lbs so far.

    Congratulations, Keep up the Good Work, I'm jealous, I got on the scale this morning and was up a pound from the last time a few days ago.

    Cheers
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I removed Spike’s compression bandage. He’s now even more sore than when it was on. At first he was gurgling and sneezing but that stopped. He’s happy, with wagging tail and pink tongue. I don’t hear and weird breathing sounds. I’m tired.lor77xrhoxwl.jpeg
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just posted more humor, Enjoy, Smart Dog FWIW

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 73 degrees, it was not comfortable while walking due to the higher temperature and increased humidity which is slightly higher today.

    Not a Surprise to me
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    "A sighted person can see the rolling waves coming at you so you can predict the rolling of the boat, I can't," said Steve Sparkes, who is legally blind.

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/eastern-shore/bs-md-oc-sea-lice-20180823-story.html
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    https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/football-participation-declines-for-the-second-consecutive-year-nationally/article_65d9d993-2fa9-5059-803f-b4879401fcd4.html
    Football participation declines for the second consecutive year nationally

    https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ebola-outbreak-now-at-105-cases-and-bordering-13181274.php
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    A man thought female drivers are 'incompetent' - so he shot them, police say
    Kristine Phillips, The Washington Post

    Have a Great Monday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I removed Spike’s compression bandage. He’s now even more sore than when it was on. At first he was gurgling and sneezing but that stopped. He’s happy, with wagging tail and pink tongue. I don’t hear and weird breathing sounds. I’m tired.lor77xrhoxwl.jpeg
    Hi Val
    Ouch, that does not look good to me, OTOH anything like I find disturbing as it should not be needed.

    At least he is happy, that's to the good.

    I hope You are better today, Feeling tired is no joy.
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Jan
    Good news for me today, I was down that pound despite going to the supermarket. I picked up a tine taste of pasta and a few Onion Rings and a bunch of what were described as Louisiana Style Spare Ribs. They were so tasty and so well done that they fell off the bone and I used a fork to eat them :wink:

    I had a bag of pre cut salad with no dressing later in the early afternoon, and a light dinner and voila the scale smiled at me.

    Today I have two fried Chicken Breasts and two wings that will form the basis of my meals, One breast with the breading removed for each of two meals and the two wings for the midday snack. It was a 50% off 8 piece package and my brother will use the legs and thighs.

    I also bought so 50% off Honey Roasted Turkey Lunch meat that I threw into the freezer along with a package of Roast Beef Ends. I have not decided what to pull for use tomorrow, the Turkey or the Baked Ham Slices.

    Cheers
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    You did good Roger! I overate Sunday as usual and am still paying for it. I was holiday miserable and did not even step on the scale to see the damage. I was exhausted by the time Sunday ended and today I had my bone density /mammogram which thank goodness went well, though not at first with some confusion. By the time I got home, I do not think I could have gotten up or anything done if my life depended on it..I do have a day or two at home. I have my follow up early Thursday and have to squeeze in my refills before the holiday. Just too old for all this running, lol...

    Val, you are brave! The gurgling would have got to me for Spike...Glad he is improving! Hang in there, both you and Spike!! <3

    Have a great Tuesday!! ...Jan :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I will be posting more humor in a minute or two

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 78 degrees,Yesterday at 10PM it was still 86 degrees, it was not comfortable while walking due to the higher temperature and increased humidity which is higher today.

    Not a Surprise to me
    https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/725636/notting-hill-carnival-london-acid-attack-barricades-homes-shops
    Lawless London: Worried residents building BARRICADES around their homes
    HOMEOWNERS in London are building massive barriers around their homes ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival tomorrow.

    https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/08/24/640511068/fad-or-the-future-robot-made-burgers-wow-the-crowds-in-san-francisco
    Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco

    https://nypost.com/2018/08/24/wolves-are-helping-war-vets-deal-with-ptsd/
    Wolves are helping war vets deal with PTSD

    https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2018/08/24/eli-lilly-pulls-sponsorship-conor-daly-nascar-ride-road-america-racial-slur-derek-daly/1089166002/
    Conor Daly's Lilly sponsorship decals removed because of father's use of racial slur in 1980s
    Conor’s father, Derek Daly, on Thursday admitted he had used a racial slur in a live radio interview in the early 1980s. Connor Daly was born in 1991.

    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Val
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    You did good Roger! I overate Sunday as usual and am still paying for it. I was holiday miserable and did not even step on the scale to see the damage. I was exhausted by the time Sunday ended and today I had my bone density /mammogram which thank goodness went well, though not at first with some confusion. By the time I got home, I do not think I could have gotten up or anything done if my life depended on it..I do have a day or two at home. I have my follow up early Thursday and have to squeeze in my refills before the holiday. Just too old for all this running, lol...

    Val, you are brave! The gurgling would have got to me for Spike...Glad he is improving! Hang in there, both you and Spike!! <3

    Have a great Tuesday!! ...Jan :)
    Hi Jan
    I was likely lucky that most things in the hot foods section did not appeal to me.
    Whee, The scale was kind to me again. Yesterday I used the two Breast halves and two wings as the meat in my meals. I did Pull the breaded skin off of the Breasts and had one for Lunch and the other for Dinner and the Wings as the Mid Day snack with some vegetables consisting of Baby Carrots, Green and Yellow Beans and other things. Today I must be strong as I am feeling a yearning for a Ham and Cheese Omelet from Joe's Meat Market.
    http://joes-meatmarket.com/
    JOE’S STUFFED OMELETS (served with home fries and toast)
    Ham & Cheese

    Trying to be humorous, Don't Run, Walk :wink:

    Today I shall be using two of these that were bought on sale for the Lunch and Dinner Entrees and two for the Midday snack.
    https://www.hebrewnational.com/kosher-beef-franks/97-fat-free-beef-franks-0
    Our 97% fat-free beef franks are a favorite item with health-conscious consumers. They taste great and they're 97% guilt free, too.
    Serving Size1 Frank (45g)
    Amount Per Serving
    45 Calories
    That makes it 90 calories times three plus some ketchup to taste.

    I think of it more like I was lucky :smiley:

    I hope You feel better quickly. I have a suspicion that eating the wrong things saps my strength.
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I didn’t weigh myself at my recent high a couple days ago. I’m sure I’d gained back 5-10#. Last 2 days have been eating sensibly. Starting to feel some relief in the clothing tightness. Sunday the neighbors were having cable issues and the box is in my yard. 10am to 8pm guys in and out which messes with the flow of my dogs. The last guy was nice...left after dark. Then I discovered i o longer had internet! So...after waiting all day, they finally showed up...that last guy...severed my line trying to bury their line. So 3 hours later...I again had internet. Spike won’t eat. He’s mostly ok but occasionally has that weird breathing. I’m so tired. Roger-glad the scale is being nice! Jan- i hate it when insurances won’t let us refill early so we don’t have to stress about it. Im due for my second shingles vaccine but the first made me 100% non-functional so I can’t get the second until Ignis is gone so i can just rest. I’m tired. Happy Tuesday.
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi All. I subscribed to an ugly fruits and veggies home delivery service. Got my first joc today. I am overjoyed!
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I was finally home most of the day! And cleaned up my mess from Sunday. I have an appt . follow-up on both Thursday and Friday, still need to celebrate my Grand daughters b-day, which was last week, and get my meds refilled. Luckily my meds run out Weds. of next week, so I will have 2 days to get refills. Never again will I let them schedule all this stuff so close together. I am finally not sore from the colonoscopy, and realized some of my not feeling good is probably due to higher than normal blood sugars. Not good... :/

    Jenny and I went for BBQ tonite, but I had less carb-y sides with my brisket, hot link sausages, and shredded pork. I did have a small corn muffin!! :# But doing better...

    Wounds like that are hard on older dogs. I never thought Chester would go down so fast. That Spikes attitude is good is a really good sign, I would think!

    Interesting articles again...Gee biased news imagine...lol... :*

    Yeah, when we least expect it, we will get some big something.... Jan...
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And more humor was posted a few minutes ago

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking with no cents spotted. The Temperature out the door was 81 degrees,Yesterday at 10PM it was still 86 degrees, it was not comfortable while walking due to the higher temperature the humidity.
    Yesterdays high temperatures in NJ at the hottest spot was reported as 99 degrees with most of the state being in the mid 90s :( My Crazy Brother went out and mowed around 11AM when it was already hot and humid.

    I sort of hate it when I enter a place with AC such as the Post Office and where I pick up my morning coffee as when I go back out the heat feels even worse. It is not so bad going out the front door to walk, Example: This morning Living Room 79 degrees and 81 degrees outside, I did turn the AC back on as I left to have a cool location when I returned from the walk.

    AC in the car is not working, It appears that there is a Freon leak as it won't hold a charge and there is a electrical fault that our mechanic described as a faulty resistor that has killed the three slowest fan speeds :(

    I managed to fix the door latch on my Brothers door. It failed in such a manner that the only way to close it was to turn the handle as if You were opening it. The Part on the edge of the door had failed in some manner, I got lucky when I examined it that I had the same one left from another Door latch that I had replaced. I knew being a pack rat would come in handy. I kept it in the same spot I keep the New Key Locks and Bathroom sets on hand.

    https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/08/27/summer-snow-falling-in-northern-rockies/
    Summer Snow Falling In Montana, Idaho And Wyoming
    August 27, 2018

    https://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/08/27/experimental-cancer-drug-dogs-could-hold-promise-people/
    Experimental Cancer Drug For Dogs Could Hold Promise For People

    https://abc13.com/technology/family-billed-$13470-for-half-hour-of-iphone-internet/4074965/
    Family billed $13,470 for half-hour of iPhone internet

    https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/725808/dinosaur-dna-university-kent-jurassic-park Breakthrough as dinosaur DNA structure is recreated by scientists
    EXPERTS have managed to piece together the DNA of dinosaurs in a stunning scientific breakthrough.

    https://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/dieting-to-lose-weight-health-news-195/weight-loss-drug-belviq-is-first-to-show-no-harm-to-heart-737133.html
    Weight-Loss Drug Belviq Is First to Show No Harm to Heart
    MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) appears to help people shed pounds without adversely affecting the heart in those already at higher heart risk, new research shows.
    https://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/dieting-to-lose-weight-health-news-195/the-health-benefits-of-eating-earlier-735698.html
    The Health Benefits of Eating Earlier
    MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss depends on eating fewer calories than your body uses up. But when you eat those calories could make a difference that you'll see on the scale.
    An Italian study found that you can boost weight loss by about 25 percent just by eating 70 percent of each day's calories between breakfast and lunch, including a mid-morning snack, and the other 30 percent as an afternoon snack and dinner.

    What is Yoga Music ?
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6102151/Listening-yoga-music-bed-prevent-deadly-heart-attacks.html
    Listening to yoga music before bed could prevent deadly heart attacks

    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/27/1-in-3-americans-have-less-than-5000-dollars-saved-for-retirement.html
    1 in 3 Americans have less than $5,000 saved for retirement—here's why so many people can't save

    Good Job !
    https://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/08/27/neighbor-firebug-torched-dormat/
    Neighbor Takes Down Firebug Who Torched Doormat

    http://thehill.com/homenews/media/403746-pittsburgh-becomes-largest-us-city-without-a-daily-print-newspaper
    Pittsburgh becomes largest US city without a daily print newspaper

    Have a Great Wednesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I didn’t weigh myself at my recent high a couple days ago. I’m sure I’d gained back 5-10#. Last 2 days have been eating sensibly. Starting to feel some relief in the clothing tightness. Sunday the neighbors were having cable issues and the box is in my yard. 10am to 8pm guys in and out which messes with the flow of my dogs. The last guy was nice...left after dark. Then I discovered i o longer had internet! So...after waiting all day, they finally showed up...that last guy...severed my line trying to bury their line. So 3 hours later...I again had internet. Spike won’t eat. He’s mostly ok but occasionally has that weird breathing. I’m so tired. Roger-glad the scale is being nice! Jan- i hate it when insurances won’t let us refill early so we don’t have to stress about it. Im due for my second shingles vaccine but the first made me 100% non-functional so I can’t get the second until Ignis is gone so i can just rest. I’m tired. Happy Tuesday.
    Hi Val
    Eating sensibly helps me reduce cravings too. Then I see a commercial on the TV for some food and Whamo cravings are back.

    No luck from the sound of it, Your cable repairmen sound only semi competent :smiley:
    I have never had that sort of trouble here, OTOH our Power and Cable and until recently when the POTS Phone service was turned off are all above ground on pole. Some of the newer developments they are underground and as a result some of those homes have two or three different boxes in their front yard. And they still have poles for the street lights :wink:

    Have You checked with the Vet ? Not eating does not sound that good to me ?

    How much longer til no Ignis ?

    Once again the scale was kind to me, OTOH I suspect a lot of it was water weight, It still helps with the fit of the clothes however :smile:
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi All. I subscribed to an ugly fruits and veggies home delivery service. Got my first joc today. I am overjoyed!
    Except for the melon that looks a bit under-ripe they look OK to me. Is it a good savings ?
    I think I would eat the Grapes first as even from the store they don't hold that good for me even though I refrigerate them.

    Enjoy
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    I was finally home most of the day! And cleaned up my mess from Sunday. I have an appt . follow-up on both Thursday and Friday, still need to celebrate my Grand daughters b-day, which was last week, and get my meds refilled. Luckily my meds run out Weds. of next week, so I will have 2 days to get refills. Never again will I let them schedule all this stuff so close together. I am finally not sore from the colonoscopy, and realized some of my not feeling good is probably due to higher than normal blood sugars. Not good... :/

    Jenny and I went for BBQ tonite, but I had less carb-y sides with my brisket, hot link sausages, and shredded pork. I did have a small corn muffin!! :# But doing better...

    Wounds like that are hard on older dogs. I never thought Chester would go down so fast. That Spikes attitude is good is a really good sign, I would think!

    Interesting articles again...Gee biased news imagine...lol... :*

    Yeah, when we least expect it, we will get some big something.... Jan...
    Hi Jan
    OTOH nothing wrong with feeling good unless You have a Blood Sugar problem such as Diabetes.

    I do not recall feeling sore from the last Colonoscopies, Hmm...

    Wet or Dry Rub BBQ ? I find I like Ribs with a Sauce that is sort of sweet. I also keep Sweet baby Ray's BBQ sauce on hand for things like the NS Burgers and the NS Meatloaf Dinner Entree Sandwich.

    Biased News, Surprise Surprise. Most of if not all of the Non Local news comes out of large urban areas that are heavily biased to on side of the political spectrum :( I remember when the News presented both sides of political things with no bias. I fear for where things are going. the East and West Coast urban populations want to control the rest of the country by getting rid of the electoral college whose purpose was designed to prevent a small heavily populated part of the country controlling things as I see it.

    I did notice this:
    Buttons61 11 hours ago
    Buttons61's food and exercise diary was completed for 8/28/2018 and was under Buttons61's calorie goal

    Congratulations
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Hello!

    Starting to feel a little better today and more back to normal. I have a touch of diverticulosis so it is possible that aggravated it too. Maybe you were just lucky? The one at 54 yrs did not bother me in the slightest.

    Interesting about the Belviq. It was fine, till it stopped working! Dino DNA. I repeat... Did Jurassic Park teach us nothing?

    Thundering...My Dr called and said my mammogram and bone density were normal. That's good news. Part of me is actually normal! YAY!

    Thursday is my cardio follow-up. Hope that is good news and non invasive also!

    Val, hope Spike is eating better. The German Vet always had me boil up a little lunch meat, cool the broth and offer. My dogs liked it. Then they ate the lunch meat down the road later in the day.

    I like sweet BBQ sauce too. I love Kraft still the best, other than some local ones at the restaurants here. I like rubs too or a combo.The best rubs have brown sugar in them!!

    Political parties. Do not get me started. ... :# News either, lol... :#

    Getting dark here! hang in all...hope things are okay!! ... Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. I was completely wearing myself out to take care of Ignis and Spike and feeling like i was failing both. Yesterday i sent a text to Ignis mom asking when their house appraisal was....because i was beyond drained. She came to get him last night. I love that dog but he’s super high energy and with segregation for feeding and for spike, it was too much. I slept. Spike slept. Our peaceful home returned. Yesterday i took spike to vet (same place as surgery but that vet wasn’t in). This vet complete jerk! Hates chihuahuas, hates pit bulls...treated me like i am stupid. When i said that the other vet said to watch for decrease appetite etc. and that’s what was happening this dude said “what do you want me to do about it?” He didn’t give a hoot about vomiting, no appetite, and choking cough...he griped about spike needing his teeth cleaned. I said there is absolutely no way I’d put a recently severely injured dog under anesthesia when they’re having trouble breathing just for a teeth cleaning! He responded, well, i guess you don’t have the money. I said this has nothing to do with money, but the welfare and life of the dog. He charged me for the post-op visit (first time in my life!). Wretched human. Late last night Ignis mom texted me that she wants me to rehome ignis. OMG. She created a monster dog by smothering with love and not teaching it boundaries and properly socializing! I really don’t know how to find him the right home. My fruits and veggies are heavenly! Today I ate broccoli and cantaloupe and grapes and kale and chickpeas. I know not as tasty as sweet BBQ sauced ribs, but it feels good. Did lots of laundry (sheets blankets towels etc). Spike doing better today...eating and most of the time breathing well. Jan -I have diverticulitis too. The only triggers that I know of for me are seeds! I have to stay clear of flaxseed and sesame seeds.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I shall be posting more humor in a couple of minutes, Enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back home from walking no cents. The Temperature out the door was 82 degrees,Yesterday at 10PM it was still 88 degrees, it was not comfortable while walking due to the higher temperature the humidity. I did manage to extend my distance by picking up a Super Big Gulp filled with Ice and Diet Pepsi.
    On the Outbound leg of my walk I had the Bleep scared out of me when I heard a large thump next to me and then a Deer ran off. I can only guess that the noise was the startled Deer kicking the house next to me as it scrambled up or off.

    According to my Brother, anytime he gets on the scale and it does not say "You Only Put in a dime, One at a time" it's to the good.

    NJ #26, Alabama #10, and Michigan #1
    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NY-CT-and-NJ-Some-of-the-Laziest-States-According-to-Study-491821141.html
    These Are the Laziest States in America, New Study Says
    27 PHOTOS, Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/08/28/animal-meat-missouri-law/1114285002/
    Missouri becomes first state to regulate use of the word 'meat'

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    Maine's Farmers' Almanac predicts 'teeth-chattering' winter, lots of snow

    https://ca.news.yahoo.com/u-court-rejects-atheists-appeal-over-god-trust-173316736.html
    U.S. court rejects atheists' appeal over 'In God We Trust' on money

    http://www.icepop.com/old-toys-worth-money/?utm_source=talas&amp;utm_campaign=D_TS_IP_US_D_OldToys_v2_1306-30+Old+Toys+Worth+a+Fortune-https://storage.googleapis.com/caw-uploads/9a798dce-5bb3-4a91-bde0-1c4d4db15a19.jpg&amp;utm_term=nbcots-wnbc&amp;utm_medium=D_TS_IP_US_D_OldToys_v2_1306&amp;utm_content=newnext
    If You Still Have These Old Toys, You Could Be Rich!

    https://consumer.healthday.com/sleep-disorder-information-33/misc-sleep-problems-news-626/here-s-how-sleepless-nights-can-trigger-weight-gain-737046.html
    Here's How Sleepless Nights Can Trigger Weight Gain

    https://consumer.healthday.com/fitness-information-14/misc-health-news-265/exercising-on-an-empty-stomach-good-idea-or-not-735611.html
    Exercising on an Empty Stomach: Good Idea or Not?

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/27/air-pollution-causes-huge-reduction-in-intelligence-study-reveals
    Air pollution causes ‘huge’ reduction in intelligence, study reveals

    https://abc13.com/4059117/
    A coffee delivery drone could predict when you need a caffeine boost

    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger

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