WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym - 12min, 2.9mi = 85c
spin- 36min, 80ar, 107aw, 10-16g, 14.3mi = 286c
ride gym 2 wk, 51.26min, 13.5amph, 11.3mi = 481c
ride dome 2 hm - 17.41min, 9.1amph, 2.6mi = 185c
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bwcetc - Pip ... Are you comfortable with your doctors' assessments of your shoulder? As active as you are, you really want that to heal without future limitations. Second opinion?
i am comfortable with his assessment of my shoulder. he gave me the options, i made the decision. you would be surprised on how much motion i have now, it's basically as good as the other shoulder as far as range of motion. if i wasn't satisfied with his assessment, then i would get a 2nd opinion. make sense? you're not the first person to bring up the 2nd opinion thing. :0)0 -
So my pitty party is done. I am recognizing that throughout my life I have let others (husband, family) make many major decisions. My husband has always made the decision on this apartment or that apartment. Most of the time he has downpayments on it before I ever saw it. Major purchases like autos were always his decision. I wasn't a driver, so I wasn't the process. I have always played the part of "military dependant" quite well. Even going as far as to walk behind my husband in Japan. So lately my husband has been doing alot of nice things for me. Buying this or that, whether I stated I would like it or not. It makes me feel like I am just going thru the motions of my life. The other day, he did the shopping early Sunday morning when he bought the Sunday paper. I know silly stuff, but it brought back all the bigger stuff, and I felt panicked. I want to have control in what comes into the kitchen. That is my battleground. It makes me feel powerful when I have organized the pantry, or frig, and don't have "junk food". He only bought what I had asked, so that was good. He didn't do anything wrong, but I was upset at the situation none the less. I want to be part of the process is all. Maybe I am really OCD about my weightloss journey. Maybe I have a "scale addiction". Maybe I need therapy on all this, I don't really know.
Becca feeling bonkers on the NW tip of Oregon....0 -
Just a pop in good evening post. It's been a long day--not bad, just long.
Antidepressants - I take Prozac and Wellbutrin. The Wellbutrin was added after 10+ years of Prozac alone. (Wellbutrin alone was a disaster.) Together, they are my best friends!
Time to find a snack before bed. Not hungry enough for dinner tonight.
Carol in NC0 -
A higher power decided to help me not over-eat by having some rainbow sherbet. It's name might be Freon, it might be Payne (left the door ajar). But either way, I need to replace a LOT of uncooked frozen meat. Sad and frustrated. At least the turkey was still frozen enough that we can cook it tomorrow. And I assume the packs of frozen vegetables and shredded cheese should be okay.
Too bad I didn't have my phone in my pocket to record my steps and flights of stairs (up and down 8 times).
Time for bed. I'll try again to catch up tomorrow.0 -
I'm here and I'm 50 and fat but think like I'm skinny. If that makes any sense.0
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On antidepressants...I tried them all over the years. I had a very serious problem with suicidal depression most of my life. Even as a small child. Mostly they didn't work and I hated the side effects. In the past six or so years I've been on Trazodone, which seems to work better than any, at least for me. It helps me sleep and keeps migraines at bay too, which are good side bonuses. It doesn't seem to have the spaced out medicine head thing that most of the others did. Or if it does, I sleep through it. The down side is that I don't really have the happy times either. It sort of flattens out my mood. But if it keeps my head out of the oven, it's ok with me. Another plus is its REALLY cheap. My last refill cost me 30 cents. Of course that's after insurance.0
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Hi, everyone!
Thoughts and prayers to everyone dealing with illnesses and hard times, whether personal or those of loved ones. It is good to share concerns within this supportive and caring group of ladies.
Barbie - Thanks for keeping the thread going into August!
DJ - Happy Anniversary!
Cheri - Thanks for posting your activity progress for July earlier today. I saw it before lunch time, and it kept me out of the Mickey D's drive-thru and away from the French fries calling my name. Very inspirational!
Lillian - Would love to see pictures of your garden. It sounds fabulous! I have many happy memories of making black and red currant jelly with my grandmother during my summer visits to New Mexico.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy week!
Joan
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What a day but nothing too bad . Sylvia, my heart goes out to you n your family. Many prayers for you!!! Went to Emily group this eve, talked about fullness , eating after full n not being able to throw food out.the question is what else are you throwing out??? What emotions going on ??? The discussion was tense lots of tears. If you don't know what Emily is they have a site. Gayle Minneapolis0
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mollywhippet wrote: »On antidepressants...I tried them all over the years. I had a very serious problem with suicidal depression most of my life. Even as a small child. Mostly they didn't work and I hated the side effects. In the past six or so years I've been on Trazodone, which seems to work better than any, at least for me. It helps me sleep and keeps migraines at bay too, which are good side bonuses. It doesn't seem to have the spaced out medicine head thing that most of the others did. Or if it does, I sleep through it. The down side is that I don't really have the happy times either. It sort of flattens out my mood. But if it keeps my head out of the oven, it's ok with me. Another plus is its REALLY cheap. My last refill cost me 30 cents. Of course that's after insurance.
I know the feeling I didn't like most meds but trazsdone was ok now I am on a cocktail and mostly happy. Lots of experiments to get here0 -
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Did 1 segment (maybe 10 minutes) of a butt baster DVD, held my plank for 2 min 45 seconds, off to extremepump class. Tomorrow I'm going to try something different with the spinning bike. Don't know how this will turn out. I have this workout which basically is a constant change in intensity. I'm not sure if going so fast will mean that I'll have to be seated the whole time. I sure hope not. I know that when the intensity gets really amped up, I'll need to be seated for that (like a sprint), but not sure if it's going to be too fast when I do the recovery and if I'll still need to be seated. Guess we'll find out!
Chris - fantastic! You'll do well on maintenance. Just don't get discouraged. I'll tell you right now that there will be times when your weight will go up (and sometimes for no apparent reason). Just don't resort to those M&M's. It'll come back down. I've found that no matter what I have to log or else I'll overeat on healthy food
DJ - I've had the doc freeze the wart and then dig it out, I've even used laser therapy. This was the first time he cut it out. I really don't care...as long as it's gone.
Lenora - congrats on being seizure-free. Ouch on the fall
Becca - it's just one pound. That'll come off. And a marriage is about each other helping each other.
Kim - just keep telling yourself that even Ringo Starr started on the drums one time. His neighbor probably felt the same way you are right now. Good thoughts being sent your way.
janetr - so sorry to hear that about your BIL
Joyce - I did have a light housecoat on. I'm not where Becca is just yet. I agree with Heather, your contributions to this thread are wonderful
Mary from MN - safe travels home
Vince saw the orthopaedist about his MRI. The rotator cuff isn't torn but there is wear and tear. They've TENTATIVELY scheduled for his EP to be Sept. 10 (the MD only does them on Tues and Thurs and because of the time, they only schedule one/day) After that, they'll think about surgery
Lily - adorable dog!
Cheri - you SHOULD be impressed. Great job.
Went to exercise, came home and in the pool, then senior bowling, have ceramics tonight and then mahjongg
Sylvia - so glad your son called back. <Passsing you a tissue>
Heather - why would you want to see Paris sewers?
pip - what a good way to look at things "everything happens for a reason". I know it took me about 30 years to understand why God took my mother when I was so young
katla - I seem to recall that you shouldn't have a big meal before doing yoga. Maybe a piece of fruit, that's all. Hope you're feeling better. Good luck at your tests
Today is one of my busy days so I'm just skimming some posts. I realy like when other respond individually because that sometimes gives me an indication of what it is I missed.
I'll probably be done with the ladybudg Wednesday, then the gal needs to paint the eyes and probably next Monday I'll put the clear glaze on it. I bought a duck tonight. I'm sorry now that I didn't take a picture of the bisque so I could ask you for suggestions as to colors. Well, I'll take the pic Wed. I'm thinking right now that the body will be blue, the beak orange, maybe the wings yellow, but I don't know what color to do the back.
csturtle - I'm sure a rehab facility or an assisted living home would greatly appreciate your musical talents
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Sylvia, my heart goes out to you. I can’t imagine knowing that your child will die in your lifetime. What will happen to the children? I hope that has all been decided and arranged. Hopefully it won’t be nearly as soon as he expects, but it has to be hard on all concerned. (((((((Hugs))))))
Heather, glad it sounds like you and DH will go to Paris even though it didn’t work out to go when your friend is going. Your dentist doesn’t recommend a night guard or anything?
Ina, wow have you got your challenges. Good for you on joining MFP and taking care of yourself. You will be amazed at how your body responds to carrying around less weight. This really works. Come often and use sarcasm as much as you need to here and know you are supported. I see in your August resolutions that you have listed cleaning and organizing different rooms. Do you know about the 15 minute a day method? It has been great for a number of us here. Good luck on all fronts.
Shirley, welcome. I’m your age and I don’t even think I am the senior resident here. LOL This is a wonderful group of ladies that are full of support and information. Please come often and post whenever you feel like it.
Cheri, you just keep impressing yourself and us. What a great way to live. I like your quote. Thanks.
Jane, how wonderful for Nathan!!!! Glad you and Violet had fun. ((Hugs))
Katla, that will teach you to ask the yoga teacher a question. Lol And especially on a full stomach. Hope “The Big Squeeze” goes off without a hitch. I know the bone density will.
Linda IA, good for your DD to get ya goin’ on Pilates. Anything that can get us moving is what we need.
Carol, whatever it takes to keep those brain cells working, is good enough for me.
Teri, I know you are worn out because you gave out so many hugs, but I felt like giving you one too. (((Hugs)))
Beth, congrats to younger son on his music. Hope the cpap gets worked out. Wow on your visit to see parents. All I can say is, “You drove 4 hours for that?”. JK, but I know it’s not easy at any age to discuss funerals. Thank goodness DH and I are both of the same mind about ours so no big deal there.
Connie, welcome. My DD lives not far from Medford. You have done great so far and I would expect it to slow down. This is a very supportive place so come often and join right in. What a beautiful tree or er ah I guess the flowers are what are beautiful.
Becca, you began with “So my pitty party is done” and then went into a rant. I hope you feel better? I’ll be honest, I have my DH do all the shopping because I don’t like to shop. He buys what I tell him so I feel very in control and powerful. If he puts something away in the wrong spot, I just move it to the spot I want it in. Sometime I break down and put away all the groceries he buys for me. Depends on my mood. This is all just to say, maybe you could look at it another way. Not so much as losing control but more as taking control. Just a thought. If something that easy does continue to bother you that much then you might want to talk to someone about it?
Terri, so sorry about losing all that food. I hope it wasn’t a ton of meat as that can really get expensive.
to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Thanks to all for the Anniversary wishes. We had a good day and will go out to dinner tomorrow night. I don’t have any better picture to show you but this one you can see what a great haircut I give myself. lol I had it taken at the Moose meeting tonight so I still have on my name tag.
I care so much for each of you and wish for all of you the best things in life.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
You asked for a picture so here it is:
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I just came upon this thread and I'm in. I'm 51 years old. I had gastric bypass in 2006 and lost 176 pounds. I gained 60 pounds back but have now lost about 28 pounds. I'm two pounds away from onederland.
Here are my goals for August.
1. Achieve onederland!
2. Walk 30 minutes every single day.
3. Eat at least 80-100 grams of protein a day.
4. Weight train at least three days a week with body weight work outs or resistant bands.
5. Drink 107 fluid ounces of water per day.
6. Continue with a steady weight loss. No specific pound per week goal just loose something every week!
Looking forward to connecting with other women to walk this journey together with support and suggestions for getting healthier!
I'm in, I'm in, I'm in!!!
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Gayle Minneapolis - I may go look up the group. This really hit me just now when I read it. I have always had a horrible time throwing food out. Now when my husband says I'm going to throw this out, I've eaten all I want and you won't be eating it (I probably would sneak it when he was gone or whatever) I just say okay now and walk away. I can't watch. He even takes it clear outside to the trash receptacle. It was a gut wrenching experience at first. I'm getting better with it now, like you said what am I throwing away? It's me throwing away my health, my weight loss, my life time commitment to keep the weight off, just to name a few. Thanks for sharing that.
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DamitJanit wrote: »Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Sylvia, my heart goes out to you. I can’t imagine knowing that your child will die in your lifetime. What will happen to the children? I hope that has all been decided and arranged. Hopefully it won’t be nearly as soon as he expects, but it has to be hard on all concerned. (((((((Hugs))))))
Heather, glad it sounds like you and DH will go to Paris even though it didn’t work out to go when your friend is going. Your dentist doesn’t recommend a night guard or anything?
Ina, wow have you got your challenges. Good for you on joining MFP and taking care of yourself. You will be amazed at how your body responds to carrying around less weight. This really works. Come often and use sarcasm as much as you need to here and know you are supported. I see in your August resolutions that you have listed cleaning and organizing different rooms. Do you know about the 15 minute a day method? It has been great for a number of us here. Good luck on all fronts.
Shirley, welcome. I’m your age and I don’t even think I am the senior resident here. LOL This is a wonderful group of ladies that are full of support and information. Please come often and post whenever you feel like it.
Cheri, you just keep impressing yourself and us. What a great way to live. I like your quote. Thanks.
Jane, how wonderful for Nathan!!!! Glad you and Violet had fun. ((Hugs))
Katla, that will teach you to ask the yoga teacher a question. Lol And especially on a full stomach. Hope “The Big Squeeze” goes off without a hitch. I know the bone density will.
Linda IA, good for your DD to get ya goin’ on Pilates. Anything that can get us moving is what we need.
Carol, whatever it takes to keep those brain cells working, is good enough for me.
Teri, I know you are worn out because you gave out so many hugs, but I felt like giving you one too. (((Hugs)))
Beth, congrats to younger son on his music. Hope the cpap gets worked out. Wow on your visit to see parents. All I can say is, “You drove 4 hours for that?”. JK, but I know it’s not easy at any age to discuss funerals. Thank goodness DH and I are both of the same mind about ours so no big deal there.
Connie, welcome. My DD lives not far from Medford. You have done great so far and I would expect it to slow down. This is a very supportive place so come often and join right in. What a beautiful tree or er ah I guess the flowers are what are beautiful.
Becca, you began with “So my pitty party is done” and then went into a rant. I hope you feel better? I’ll be honest, I have my DH do all the shopping because I don’t like to shop. He buys what I tell him so I feel very in control and powerful. If he puts something away in the wrong spot, I just move it to the spot I want it in. Sometime I break down and put away all the groceries he buys for me. Depends on my mood. This is all just to say, maybe you could look at it another way. Not so much as losing control but more as taking control. Just a thought. If something that easy does continue to bother you that much then you might want to talk to someone about it?
Terri, so sorry about losing all that food. I hope it wasn’t a ton of meat as that can really get expensive. to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Thanks to all for the Anniversary wishes. We had a good day and will go out to dinner tomorrow night. I don’t have any better picture to show you but this one you can see what a great haircut I give myself. lol I had it taken at the Moose meeting tonight so I still have on my name tag.
I care so much for each of you and wish for all of you the best things in life.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
You asked for a picture so here it is:
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Michele - I can hardly wait to see your ladybug! Hopefully this one will not chip apart. That is what happened to the last one isn't it?
DJ - you look great! I love the hair cut and your outfit! Have a great dinner with your DH. I'm glad you enjoyed your Anniversary!
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DJ- Beautiful picture, I love, love the haircut gorgeous blue outfit too. You look absolutely terrific. Thanks for sharing
Michele NC - thanks for the good thots for my BIL. I have not heard a thing today. It upsets me that one of their kids (all grown) can't take two seconds to let us know what's going on. Even just to say not much change, or whatever. A bit on pins and needles here.
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DJ, very nice picture. Love the color of your hair and the vibrant colors in the outfit. Very flattering!
Not a fan of the white bean salad. I might give it one more try but use onion and skip the garlic and basil.
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Rebamae: Good luck with your goals. I did not have luck with goals that said lose X number of pounds per month. I found that there were too many variables for me to control. I did much better with behavioral goals. You see them at the bottom of my post. The weight did come off, but not as fast as I would have hoped. I stuck with it anyway and have had more success than I ever dreamed. I wish you every success, too. :flowerforyou:
csturtle: My mom was in an assisted living place for several months before she passed away. Musicians came regularly and played music from her era. She and the other residents got so much pleasure from it. Your music can make a big difference to people. It is a wonderful gift to others. :flowerforyou:
Cheri: I like the www.livelifehappy.com quotation. Thanks. :flowerforyou:
Margaret: I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. I grieve the loss of people who have been important to me, especially those who died too young. I lost my dad when he was 73. He so much wanted to live, and I still miss him.
Ina: My DH is also diabetic. He does a good job managing his diabetes but his health issues have grown more complicated. Over time, he has developed additional diseases including MS and degenerative arthritis. He soldiers on and does his best. You & your DH have my sympathy. :flowerforyou:
Jane: I'm sending prayers for baby Nathan and your whole family. :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Hugs. Your son and his family are in my prayers, and so are you.
Becca: DH buys large amounts of meat. We package it into meal-sized portions, put it in foodsaver bags and freeze it. Other supplies are also "economy size." and we have too much of everything. :grumble: I think I know a bit of how you feel. :flowerforyou:
NC Carol: Mom took Wellbutrin. She didn't like to take anything to enhance her mood and complained that, "It makes me too damned happy." The assisted living place where she lived the last few months of her life brought her medicine to her, and she didn't know which pill it was so she took it regularly. It made a big difference. :bigsmile: I've been taking something since she passed away. I currently take buproprion (generic nexium) and recently changed to a different version that I like very much.
DJ: I love the photo of you. Great colors and a lovely smile! :flowerforyou:
MarciBkonTrk: Welcome to a wonderful group of women. :flowerforyou:
My poor boobs have been thoroughly smashed and the information is on its way to my doctor. The bone density scan was not at all uncomfortable. The tech showed me what my bones look like. Most of the photos were of my pelvis and leg bones. It is off to the specialist to be interpreted. My bones looked good to me. I hope the Doctor agrees.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
August Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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apologies to all for missed messages. Working Sundays puts one behind, since others are free. Ah, well. It's a job I like. Walked 12K+ steps, including my lunch 30 minutes (I strode two buildings over, bought a baked chicken breast, baked sweet potato and smothered cabbage, saving half the sweet and the bulk of the chicken for tomorrow's lunch, and on the return trip walked up 10 of the 15 flights between the 6th floor (doors out of the stairwell are locked for the first 5 flights, which I think are all garage). Walked after work to the ferry landing, stopping for a sitdown in the Sheraton lobby after hitting 10K. They don't have a water fountain, so I refilled my water bottle from a sink in the lav.
Wore a new blouse to work. Nobody noticed. On t'other hand, I'd probably have to wear something really outre for anyone to comment.
Interesting bmi calculator here.
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-eating/Pages/bmi-calculator.aspx
Doesn't tell you healthy/overweight/obese; just draws a little sketch.
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Hi Friends. Happy start of August.
Michele: I’m probably more excited than you about meeting up with you and Carol!! I can count on one hand how many times I’ve been provided a home cooked meal while on business travel. Looking forward!!!
Carol: You deserve a break, big time. For now, just take it a day at a time and know that I am sending you energy, peace and a big (((hug))).
Sylvia: Thanks for sharing your experience with the pressure cooker. I’ve been wanting a slow cooker that could also brown. Will have to seriously consider this product. I have no words for what you must be feeling hearing your DS talk about his death. You are a strong and loving woman. He is so very lucky to have you so present in his and the kids’ lives.
Janettr: Love the pants. How terribly sad to hear about your DS and DBIL. Sending up prayers.
Dr. Katie: Hope you get lucky with the search for living quarters for DS.
Alison: Re DH, bless and release to your and his higher power. Take care of yourself. Hugs.
DJ: Sorry the anniversary beach outing got rained out. Congratulations to you and DH. Love your photo. You have a radiant smile.
Joyce: I clearly remember how much you used to enjoy using the recumbent bike at the gym while watching HGTV. What would it take to get you back there?
Lisa: You have a beautiful family. I’m about half way through “This Little Pig” and thoroughly enjoying it.
Heather: Can never get enough pics of your DGC. You can add me to the list of volunteers willing to go to Paris with you. Et, je parle francais.
Chris: What wonderful focus and concentration. You’ll be at a normal BMI soon, I’m sure.
Kim: Hoping Jonathan will channel his inner Ringo and expand his repertoire.
Mary: Happy you and DH had a fun trip, especially after the arduous move.
Mame: Tessa is a beauty.
Lillian: That is one handsome lab.
Cheri: Nice stat sheet. Keep it up.
Katla: Bravo to you for enduring the mammo and bone density scans.
Pip: Yogi’s face makes me smile. No wonder you’re so full of humor and fun.
Ina: You’ve come to the right forum. Many of us can relate to aches, pains and DHs with ailments. We are here for you. Keep coming back. Hope you aren’t near any of the fires.
Simquilts: Welcome to our community. Kudos for writing down and sharing your Aug goals.
MNMargaret: You and I are the same age. So sorry you lost your sister so young. My sister is recovering from colon cancer. We just never know how many tomorrows we have left in us. Thanks for the reminder.
Jane: Those grandbabies are really cute.
Yannie: What an awesome trip. Safe travels home.
Beth: WoW! Impressive son with the musical and composition talents. Where does he get them from?
Gotta sign off now. I’m way past my usual bedtime and four legged alarm will be coming to get me up for my workout at 4:40 AM.
Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
August Goals
• Burn 2300 calories per week
• Eat mindfully
• Meditate 3x per week
• Call someone once a week just to check in.
• Finish reading “Clean Gut”
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Megblair1 Thank you for the welcome. I live in Southern California/Orange County.0
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Wow, thank you to those who welcomed me to your group. Your weight loss support, advice and mottos are really positive. DJ, you are lovely! I will hold all you who are struggling with life's challenges in my prayers; it's wonderful to find such support here.
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Thanks for the welcomes! I am also a cat lover... We have Six... Because we're nuts. I am married... 2kids...a 16 y/o dd who is now driving.... And a 14 y/o ds with down syndrome and autism who is a handful... Especially when my lupus and RA act up.
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Well ladies this might be short tonight. Have to get to bed earlier.
Allison, I feel for you honey. I also sometimes wonder if Tom is still manipulating you some or if he is seriously reaching out to you.
Sylvia, WOW. ((((((Hugs)))))) So many emotions for all of you. Does he go to any of the Alpha support groups either in person or online? And you and your husband need to go to them also not only for the comraderie but these people are also going through the exact same things you are going through and can give you insight, coping mechanisms. They might even have some fun time for kids so that your DGC can establish relationships with kids whose parents are also dying. Right now he needs to savor every moment he has with those children. He also needs to have a clear defined purpose. I think we have all read the stories of a parent who is dying and makes all sorts of videos that the children can 'open' on those special days like graduation, weddings, thinking about college. Or just videos to say how much he loves them. His son needs a video with his DAd telling him about how to shave, how to change the oil, maintenence on the car, etc. His little girl needs a video on how to deal with boy friends the birds and the bees. This would give him a purpose to get up every day and look forward to talking to his kids about all these things that will happen in their future but not his. In my early days of nursing I was taking care of this lady that was suicidal and had drank quite a bit of bleach that kind of made a lot of scar tissue in her esophagus. While she was in the hospital, a doctor would have to come to her room every day and put a tube down her throat to stretch the esophagus. But she eventually would have to do it herself at home. Since i was her primary nurse, yep that was back in the days you had a primary nurse from admission to discharge, he taught me how to do it. Well I was so dreading the day that I was going to have to go in her room the first part of my shift and put that tube down. So I walk in her room and there she was with that tube in! She had done it herself and was from that day on the happiest person around. She had a purpose to get up every day! Is it time that you, your husband and him to sit down and have a serious discussion about sharing legal power of attorney of health care so that you can make those appointments when needed. Not sure how the Mom would feel about it but it will eventually need to be done. It might also be nice in the courts for a judge to see that you and DH have already been doing these things when judge is trying to decide if Mom has legal rights to have full custody or you. You would have already established a pattern of responsibiliy of care.
Rori, thank you for rembering that about HGTV. It sure would be a lot easier to get my steps in than rying to walk them in the house.
Charlies IV went well today. It took a total of 3 hours and I was hoping that once they see he tolerates it with no immediate reaction they wouldn't have to slowly increase the dose flow of the IV. But they have to do it every time. I got about 5000 steps in at the hospital and finished the rest here at home.
A dear friend of the family from years ago died of cancer last Friday. I will go to the funeral home tomorrow and funeral the next day. When my Dad was pastor of the church in the town where I then lest the home to go to college, they were a big part of the leadership. they had 5 kids just like Mom and Dad. When my oldest sister would be so sick and in the hospital and not home for the night, my brothers would go to their house and my sis and I would go to another families home. It was odd because the family my brothers went to had 3 girls which both my brothers had a crush on one of them. The family my sis and I went to had two hunks of sons and they lived on a big dairy farm so we got a lot of neat experiences.
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Hi, All. Welcome Newbies. Hope everyone is doing well.
Haven't been on here in a few weeks. Very hectic work project.
Am dealing with extreme STRESS and FRUSTRATION!!!
1) New front load washer quit last Tues. night. Only had it 2-1/2 months. Door has been locked with WET clothes in there for 1 week. GE repair guy could get here until this morning. Had to wait for GE certified repair person because it's covered under the original warranty.
He REFUSED to take off the front panel and do an emergency door unlock. Said he has to order a part and return with a 2nd guy NEXT Monday to unstack the dryer that sits on top. So, my WET clothes will be locked in there for 2 full weeks! I do not know how to remove the front panel and don't want to pay someone else to do it. If it gets damaged when I or a non-GE person removes it, the warranty will be void. So parts and labor would no longer be covered and included for free. Ugh!
Unfortunately, I do not feel confident with his assessment. I feel so helpless because there is not a damn thing I can do. I've been extremely MAD, upset and frustrated for an entire week about this. Feel like I could scream and cry at the same time. Huge Aggravation!
2) Recliner chair broke. Also last Tues. night--after dealing with the washing machine quitting. Just wanted to sit down and watch TV, but the seat frame came apart. It has fallen down and slid forward. So you feel like you're squatting low on a short seat on the floor, but at a forward angle which really hurts your back. Tried using the chair anyway for a few days, but it just got worse. Now it's totally UNUSABLE.
Ran to the new, huge furniture mart Friday night. But the recliner I liked online was not on the floor. So I could not try it to see if it felt comfortable. Has to be special ordered. Would not be here until the END of October! Can you say, 'More Aggravation". I knew you could!
Looked at La z Boy online and they're having a sale (yay). Their store is only 3 miles away. Will go there this week.
Meanwhile, have had to sit on the floor which gets very hard. Also using a very uncomfortable, inexpensive office type chair for now. My back hurts, so I cant relax and am NOT a happy camper.
3) Right rear blinker on my truck stopped working, also last week. Additional Aggravation. Had to drive it that way for a couple of days because I could not take off work to get it fixed. I was extra careful while driving, but really scared because it's a safety issue. Also, I don't want or need an expensive traffic ticket. Fortunately, I was able to force the time to do it after a doctor's appt. so there wasn't a problem with being off work for an entire afternoon and I made up the time later. Took it to the dealer and waited 1-1/2 hrs. while they changed the oil, rotated tires and replaced the turn signal bulb. Glad that I didn't have an accident or ticket when it didn't work. Thankful that it's repaired.
4) Female medical issue has not been resolved during the past 5 months. So had to go back to the Specialist. He's trying to force aggressive surgery, which I refuse to have. As much as I like him, he's unfortunately quite old and totally outdated. There is a scope technique that's replaced the old-fashioned crap he's pushing. Even More Aggravation. I'll eventually get a 2nd opinion from the younger, up-to-date female Gyn that I've seen previously for bio-identical hormone rebalancing.
I know there are much worse issues that others are having to deal with. Am sorry to have read about them here.
Thanks for letting me vent. I feel less aggravated now. - Nancy in FW, TX
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part way through Pg 8. I haven't caught up yet so don't know if comments will still make sense.
Terri- Nothing wrong with a 3 lb weight loss. Keep up the good work. Your Dad looks quite young and handsome.
Janet MMcC - Sucks ditchwater through a soda straw. Perfect description. My friend is one of my angels.
Sylvia - I hope you are enjoying your multi cook.
I don't have words for your situation. So very difficult. How does one ever know what to do?
Janetr - Praying for your BIL and sis.
Alison - My heart is with you.
Chris - You give me hope.
Katla - We are so happy that you stuck around
Becca - There will be another day and it will be better.
Lillian - MMMM - Saskatoons!
Mame -Tessa is beautiful and I bet she knows it.
Lisa - Great before and after photos. It shows the rest of us that it can be done.
It's been busy around here and this old girl apparently can't keep up with everything. Every day has been some kind of activity with the grand sons. Today we went to Heritage Day but it was so hot that I had to be in the shade (or melt). Everyone stood up and since the dancers were down in the amphitheatre we couldn't really see. I enjoyed the music. DGS really enjoyed his African wrap, butter chicken and cabbage roll. Quite a combination. He would have loved to sample from every booth but he would have been sick and I would have been broke.
We went out to Park Lake, I played in the lake with the kids and enjoyed our picnic (except for the wasps)
Took DGS to the other Grandma. He has asked that this be his last sleepover there. I was dismayed but not surprised when she was slightly glassy eyed. She opened the door with a glass of wine in her hand, cigarette in her mouth and the smell of pot greeted our noses. I checked to make sure he was okay with everything. He's a smart kid who has our phone number programmed in.
DH is once again threatening not to go to counselling. Apparently I am not pulling my weight around here. I told him we could go into that there but I was listening to it today. I got very annoyed last night when he told me what questions I should ask his friend's wife. He wants me to like her. Does he realize that by doing this he makes me hold her at arm's length. Honestly, I think I am capable of having a conversation without his coaching.
Still having a difficult time just being at work. Not looking forward to being there tomorrow.
Missed watching my brother bronc ride. DH doesn't understand why I wanted to be there. Yes, it is hot at Writing-on-Stone. Yes, there are probably bugs. It's also a very interesting, historical park. The kids could have tubed from the rodeo grounds down to the campground. Most important of all that's my brother.
Good night all
-Sharon in Lethbridge where the temperature is soaring
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