WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016

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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    allie GD is precious!

    Joyce hugs and strength, glad he is out of surgery.

    Enjoying my time off away from the bathroom renovation, will have to figure out exactly when to return to help finish up the job, which includes painting! My favorite pastime. But...next week is the democratic convention in Philadelphia which could make driving there a true nightmare. Will have to play it loose

    Made a delicious coconut/lime grilled chicken tonite, yum!

    NYKAREN
  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 801 Member
    Oh, Allie!

    She does look like a princess!

    She's a beauty for sure.

    Re in TX
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    edited July 2016
    Joyce~ Hugs to you and your strong Charlie. They took out my husbands gallbladder along with his bum liver, so our husbands have no gall whatsoever...:-) ((((hugs to you)))

    Most doctors have the personality of a wet noodle it seems.... He probably talked the ear off your mans' gallbladder though... You know how doctors seem to like to yak when they are operating!
    Becca
    Oregon
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    Cooked dinner at 4:30 pm today....kind of early, but I just wanted it out of the way... Fixed bacon for son, ham for husband with a mess of scrambled eggs (5) and toast. I had 3 Oreo cookies earlier, and a soda so I am done for the day.... Not really feeling the food today...

    Becca
    Oregon
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited July 2016
    Allie- your DGD is beautiful!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Becca, I graduated from nursing school in 1971. They didn't do open heart surgery back then. But for the last at least 10 years of my work, that was where I was working, in cardiac nursing. The unit i worked on was where they were admitted before surgery and then we hot them right out of ICU. We also had the heart attacks, cardiac cath, stent, a fib, defibrilators, pacemakers, etc. Anyway, one part of the new nurses orientation was to observe an ope heart surgery. The education department knew which doctors for these new nurses to watch. Well us old nurses never got to see one. I was teaching patients all about them and I had never seen one. So I decided on my day off I was going to do that. The only one I could see that day was DR Horrible Temper. I didn't care. I had already been really yelled at by his other brother Dr Really Horrible Temper about 5 years previous and he ended up apologizing to me. So I had to ask him first and he said yes. Everyone held their breath then I did. But he said yes and I got my instructions on where to show up and how to act. So I get in the room and the whole staff is still surprised they have an observing visitor. So they tell me his rules. He has his own radio station, classical, and once the patient is on the heart lung machine, everyone is silent. Sign language only. The only ones speaking are the surgeon and his female assistant. So the surgery is done and it is absolutely fascinating. He treats his assistant awful. But I decide that I was in there for a purpose. I wanted to learn. So first I compliment him very highly and thank him again for letting me observe his surgery but then I add the 'but'. Could he show me this. That guy showed me all sorts of things, colors of veins in the heart, the old ladies evidence of damage, all sorts of stuff. His staff was flabbergasted, as was the education staff and the staff on my unit. Now they never used this surgeon for new nurses but if any older nurses wanted to observe, they were welcomed into his surgery suite.

    I am home for the night with my cat sitting right by my lap. Still going to go to bed early, just hope I can sleep tonight.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    stats for the day:
    ride hm 2 gym- 11.06min, 13.9amph, 128mhr, 2.5mi = 68c
    rowing machine- 20min, 39aw, 105mhr, 2892 meters = 74c
    SPIN- 19min, 92r, 32w, 5g, 100mhr, 3mi = 78c
    ride gym 2 wk- 55.27min, 11.9amph, 118mhr, 11mi = 41c
    ride round parking lot-13.07min, 11.6amph, 121mhr, 2.5mi = 81c
    ride dome 2 hm- 18.33min, 8.3amph, 155mhr, 2.5mi = 180c
    total cal 884
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    grandmallie -purdyyyy cutieeeee!!!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :)Allie, beautiful granddaughter

    :)Katla, before we go on a trip, Jake starts talking about packing about three weeks ahead of time...he doesn't always start, but he talks about it a lot. I start making a list as soon as I think of things I want to be sure to take with me. That helps me feel organized without making piles of stuff and getting myself confused. We have sets of "Sea Bands" that we wear on our wrists for motion sickness. They have worked for me on planes and ferries. I used Dramamine in the past but hated how sleepy it made me. I've never tried ginger.

    :)Joyce, I hope this surgery gives Charlie a better quality of life. When Jake had his surgery they carefully monitored his defibrilator and pacemaker. I stayed in a hotel within the hospital so I could go back to my room to use the bathroom or just to get away from all the drama in his hospital room.

    :'(Vicki, sorry to hear about your mom.

    Jake's daughter and her husband and two little boys are supposed to come see us at the end of the week. They planned their trip to Vancouver Island and NW Washington months ago. Jake bought expensive tickets to tomorrow's Mariners baseball game once they'd assured him that the schedule was set. Jake and his daughter were supposed to go to the game for some Daddy and daughter time. They were supposed to get here yesterday and leave on Thursday. When Jake had to cancel going to the game because of his surgery, they changed their plans to go see their friends first and come see us arriving Thursday and leaving Friday. They seemed unconcerned that Thursday and Friday weren't good for us (I dance morning and afternoon on Thursdays and teach my class on Friday morning). After the last phone call, it appears that we'll have dinner together on Thursday and they weren't happy when we said it would have to be at 5:00. Their pending arrival had spurred me on to some serious house cleaning today doing all the chores that Jake hasn't been able to do since last month, so the house is clean even if they don't show up.

    :) the dogs look great after their grooming appointment and Bernie is much happier after getting his nails trimmed.

    <3 Barbie from overcast NW Washington
  • Marcelynh
    Marcelynh Posts: 974 Member
    *snort*
  • debbierichardson7186
    debbierichardson7186 Posts: 45 Member
    Went to dinner for DH bday. Had the strawberry pecan salad. YUM!! Needed more calories so ate some of his chocolate dessert. First dessert inn 3 months.
    DebbieTX
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
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  • ilikegardens
    ilikegardens Posts: 134 Member
    Darn, I was writing a post and decided I wanted to go back and check somebody else's post and lost my post... grrrr

    DH and I just got back from a vacation to British Columbia, which is really beautiful. I walked a lot, which seemed to help the swelling I have in one ankle that is due to a previous injury and recent hip surgery.

    Now I need to get back to PT. I don't think I gained any weight on vacation. I'll check tomorrow.

    Today I sat down at my desk and hardly moved for 8 hours. So I'm committing to three short walks tomorrow--one before I sit down to work, one at lunch, and one before my afternoon snack. I shouldn't be glued to my desk.

    I was so happy to come back to this discussion and read how you're all doing.

    Kim, Congrats on the new job! I hope your first day went well!

    Karen in Virginia, Happy belated birthday! One day I hope to start with the kettle bell again.

    Tracie, I'll let you know how my short walks work.

    Cheri, not only can you grow day lillies in Texas, you should also be able to grow things like crape myrtles, which probably don't survive Ohio winters, and pink muhly grass. I've always wanted to grow the latter, but it's a bit iffy here in central Virginia.

    I love seeing pictures of people's beautiful grandchildren.

    KarenE




  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Allie: Gorgeous DGD!

    Miriam: Excellent NSV. You go, girl! I'm proud of you.

    Joyce: Hugs to you for your stalwart care of Charlie and his challenges.

    Barbie: Glad Jake is feeling better -- hope the visit with family goes well.

    Heather: Meant to tell you I made your turkey burgers a couple nights ago. We loved them. Tonight we used the leftovers as filler in burritos. Will repeat this recipe for sure.

    Katla: Your post reminded me I am overdue for a massage. I get them at the chiropractor's office, ideally every 6 weeks to help me overcome tissue injuries and pain from fibromyalgia.

    Stay well, friends. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills

  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Miriam- congratulations on a fantastic NSV! And what an inspiration to your DGD's and everyone else!!!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • tryingtolive1
    tryingtolive1 Posts: 245 Member
    Hello everyone.

    Going to try and go kayaking this weekend for the very first time. A little different exercise for a change.

    Mary bought myself a set of kettle bells loving them so far.

    Allie so happy for you.

    Joyce glad DH is doing ok. Maybe you guys will finally get a health break for awhile. Hugs to both of you.

    Barbie glad your DH is feeling bether also. Tough run for you and joyce.

    Debbie in TX. You lucky chocolate eating girl. Living vicariously through you right now. Lol

    Becca oreo's are one of my favorites. Have not had a soda for months. Sweet tea is my downfall. Love it.

    Gotta run. Have a great night ladies.

    Anne from Wisconsin

  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Anne- you are going to love them! Let me know if you need any information!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Karen, next time you want to go back and look at something, just go ahead and post then go back and look. Then click on the tool looking button and edit. You can edit for an hour. Have had to do it many a time.

    Barbie, he is on telemetry and so far rhythm is regular. Apparently there may be a problem with the absorption of his rhythm medicine with the gall bladder out but I had never heard of that before. His heart doctor is on the case.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Joyce- I hope everything continues to improve for Charlie. He has been through so much in such a short time. (((Hugs))) to you for being such an awesome caregiver and wonderful wife!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Did 50 minutes of Traci Long Step Forward DVD. I didn't think very much of this DVD, I'm not into high impact and her cueing wasn't very good at all. The plan for tomorrow is to take the deep water class and this'll be the last time Vince needs to take me to that class -- yea.

    Went outside and worked on the weeds for an hour, then we cut the grass (weeds), then worked an hour more on the weeds. I'll get there yet.

    Miracles of miracles -- Vince is talking about renting a skid steer to level the part that I want leveled so he can just use the tractor and then to spread the dirt in the backyard. Maybe it's because today when he was cutting the grass again he didn't go down the slope with the tractor.

    Came in, took a shower, then we went to go see "The secret Life of Pets" It was really funny (except for the part with the snake. I know it's an animation, but it's a snake just the same)

    barbie - so glad Jake is feeling better. sorry things aren't better with his daughter, but I know you and you'll make the best of it.

    janetr - the heaviest weight that I use is a 10 pounder, so you're ahead of me!

    Mary from MN - I didn't think you could use a dumbbell in place of a kettlebell. You're a hoot (bouncy bed)

    Lenora - up until recently my stomach was fairly flat. But lately I have this roll of flab that I can't seem to get rid of

    We're supposed to Skype with Bryan Thurs at 11:30. Jess told him that there was something wrong with me and please don't ask me to explain it, but he called her to find out (about my ear). Why he didn't just call me I have no idea. Jess kept telling him to call me.

    Oh, Jess gave me this really nice gift today. It brought tears to my eyes. It was one of the "incredible edibles", when I got home I must have eaten 2/3 of it....lol She added a card saying "just a little something to know you're well thought of and loved, even if I and/or others don't show it. I love you!" I thought for sure I was going to start crying in the store. Really, she didn't have to do that, but it was so nice of her

    Terri - so glad you popped in. Been missing you

    Glo - the shingles shot wasn't recommended until I reached 60

    debbie - happy birthday to your dh

    Re - the "mystery date" was to pick up the Incredible Edible, which reminds me that I'll have the pineapple and melon. The mango was SOOO sweet. Ahhhh...one year I forgot to put sunscreen on the tops of my feet. Never again!

    Vicki - so sorry about your mom

    Allie - she's beautiful

    Joyce - that's great that you took the initiative to see the surgery. Lots of people wouldn't. I'm so proud of you

    Mirianm - good for you with those planks!

    Michele in NC
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Re – Yeah, that’s what I’ve been told … abdomen is the last ‘to go’; just hope that my Mother’s ‘skin’ comes back into play. If I lost it after my boys were born and it got ‘flat’; I think I can do it now. I know age has a lot to do with it, too. Might be pulling out that 5’ diameter hula hoop out again. Great workout. Takes an ‘adult’ sized hula hoop for an adult to keep it ‘up’. Ones you can buy in the store are for children and are not heavy enough to keep it up.

    Joyce, Indiana – My husband HATES hospitals, especially ER’s … not long ago, he was moaning and groaning like he was passing kidney stones; and, I told him that ‘if’ he did NOT stop it, or let me drive him to the nearest ER; I was going to call an ambulance to take him to the ER. He finally caved in and let me drive him. Instead of going to the ‘city’ ER; we went to the one in the next town (the other direction). From the time we left home until we got home (20 mile drive each way) … 4 hours (maybe a little less)! If we had gone to the ‘city’ ER, we would have still been sitting in the waiting room. The ‘only’ way I will ever go to an ER now, will be ‘in the back of an EMT bus’. You still seem to wait forever; but, you aren’t having to listen to ‘wailing family members or get hit by some child trying to hit a sibling’. The times I have been ‘in the hospital’ … he has made his ‘appearance for the day’ and left. When I have needed someone to either stay with me or ‘check on me’ … my BF does that duty.

    Vickil57 – Last year I had a really bad cold; and, usually if I don’t get it taken care of quickly, I end up with bronchitis, pneumonia, or pleurisy. Took 2 rounds of antibiotics; several different cough medications, several shots and every time I lay down to sleep (even with my C-pap on); my nose would either stop up or run. Got to the point of near hysteria because I could not breathe. Called my MD who does my C-pap stuff and got in to see him that day; he gave me Prednisone and 2 days later, not stopped up a bit. Next time I will know who to go to first.

    Grandmallie – Beautiful granddaughter!

    Becca – DDnL#2 says they ‘also curse their employees out a lot, too’; one reason she decided to go back to school and become her own boss as a cosmetologist; and, makes a lot more money, too.

    Lenora
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
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  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    Joyce~ Great story friend! Just goes to show you that you can never judge a cat by its spots, or a doctor by his particular personality. How fascinating to learn, I am amazed by our bodies and how they work and heal. To think that the moment we are born, and the doctor cuts the cord, the babies heart goes from 2 to 4 chambers right? How amazing is that...Glad you have your cat to give you comfort. Best therapy ever. It's hard to sleep when all this is going on around you, but our hearts are with you. Just relax, "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be exceedingly well."
    Becca
    Oregon
  • SSC1958
    SSC1958 Posts: 411 Member
    Hello ladies... back from holidays and trying to get caught up. Missed you all.

    Carey -Northern Alberta
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    :)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    edited July 2016
    Allie - She is stunning! :flowerforyou:

    Miriam - Well done you! It must be all that kicking in the hot tub!

    Very hot night here. I did get some restless sleep. Today it's going to cool off a little, but be humid.
    This evening we are going to eat a cold, snack dinner as soon as DH gets back from cricket and set off for our first visit to DS's new house in Brighton/Hove. The grandchildren will probably be asleep when we get there, but we will be there when they wake in the morning.
    I expect we will be able to walk them down to the sea tomorrow. So excited. Have any of you googled Brighton? I love it. The Royal Pavilion is a sight to behold.

    Must take the DH his morning cup of tea.

    Heather
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    2:30 AM and can't sleep!

    Allison ~ Your granddaughter is beautiful!
  • Lagopus
    Lagopus Posts: 1,016 Member
    Writing on my cell phone because of internet issues so I'll be brief.

    Joyce, you don't need any help with your outlook but I'd rather be operated on by a surgeon with a calm wet-noodle personality than one who's a firecracker. Just sayin'...

    /Penny, flying low with grandkids near the North Pole
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Press day, my chickens... just flying by... :)

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in West Texas
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