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Thanks for all the tips and suggestions for dealing with the hot flashes, etc. I have small flexible ice pack and a frozen water bottle in my mini fridge at work now. I got a bottle of lavender essential oil and am still getting all the bedtime stuff worked out.
Hi & welcome to all the new people!
saltine - wow! hope you are taking it easy and healing up. i cant even imagine what you went through. is this something that you can control with medication?
Missy - sorry to hear the house plan is on hold. glad you didnt just give up and re-home the pups though! i know several people who would have done that.
Dawn - dang, girl! you have a foot of many colors now? ouch!
Sara - any feedback from interviews you have done? oh, and are you interviewing all these new CBs you've scouted out for us???
Lana - sounds like you are doing great with your walking! keep it up!
Tracey - sorry you are having trouble with your hip. great that you are still right on track! i fall off the wagon way too easily.
Tracy - I would guess the reactions are a mix of jealousy that you are sticking to your plan and getting healthier along with some worry that you will bring them down not be drinking & relaxed as they are. people can be weird. they can get over that. you do whats best for you!
DH is has been having some ear pain now, but its not constant. He says it feel plugged and he can hear noises but everything very muffled and garbled. We don't go back to dr until September. They will do a hearing test to see how much improvement, if any.
Dr has ordered a TEE for me (transesophogeal echocardiagram?) Has anyone had experience with that kind of test? You have to swallow a tube with some sort of equipment on it so they can get a better look at your heart.2 -
Good morning, all!
Welcome to the newcomers! This is a great place for support. If you need something, just ask. Lots of different programs and lifestyles are represented here.
Update on the Girls' Trip: TL:DR We had a good time.
Longer version: Twelve women, two bathrooms, NO DRAMA!! We had a very laid back, restful weekend.
The Sister who brought Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast was well aware of my plan and had no problem with my supplying my own food. Her statement to me was, "I knew I didn't have to take you into consideration for the food and that you would make your choices and arrangements. You weren't even part of the equation." That comes across as harsh in print, but I promise you, she meant it with love and appreciation that she didn't have to worry about accommodating my needs.
We had tacos on Friday night and I made mine as a salad with the ingredients in my plan and supplemented with my snacks.
Breakfast was easy. She made bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and bagels. I had bacon and eggs. Normal breakfast for me!
Saturday lunch: I used snacks from my bag, then had a few slices of deli meat and cheese with pickled asparagus.
Saturday dinner was steak and salad at the Lodge. I indulged in a tiny piece of birthday cake we took to surprise our Senior Regent.
Sunday morning: Breakfast at a Resort Buffet. It was easy to eat eggs, bacon, and country ham (for variety.)
I overindulged in adult beverages on Friday night only.
Weight is up 3 lbs. I chalk that up to all the memories and thoughts of sisterhood filling my head.
SW 222
CW 155.6
GW 145
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@gemwolf110 You are a great mommy. Your babies come first. Thank you for loving them.4
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head above radar at work, another job came up at the "eye candy" state job dept, so applying tonight...... that would make 3 for that place
glad I took 2 pairs of shoes to work, breaking one pair in......5 -
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🍁 not a lot to say and share but I’ve read and caught up!4
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Whew! I too am trying to keep up. Thank you, again, everyone for the warm welcome.1
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TUESDAY
Good morning,
Hottest day of summer 107 and that is Thursday and that is the day my dental apt got moved to. Those gnomes are having way too much fun.
Measured the sugar and creamer in my coffee yesterday and that was an eye opener. Small steps to better health.
My bi-annual dr apt falls on the week I have stand by for jury duty, those gnomes again. Will wait and see if I need to reschedule my dr apt.
Spending too much time in my life accommodating everyone else's schedules, I will make sure to do something for myself daily.
Yup back to sleep before work. Wave to all who follow.1 -
Good morning! Whew 107, that's hot! I have jury duty coming up, too, though thankfully not when I have something else important scheduled. I hope they are able to work around for you! Good job on the measuring--so important to check yourself occasionally.
As for me, I was up all night again worrying about my cat. We gave her fluids and anti-nausea medication subcutaneously this morning hoping that spurs her to eat and drink. Crazy busy stressful day anticipated at work. Will just try to stay calm.2 -
Amendment: I will try to stay calm, drink lots of water and not stress eat. I do have grapes and will bring some carrots and hummus for snack attacks.2
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Good morning!
Sara- 107 ?!?!?! wow! A bit cooler here in WI and I am thankful. Refreshing!
Not much new here...having dinner with some friends tonight - "celebrating" the life of the 4th of our crew who recently passed. Sigh. Glad to get together with them but it will be also sad.
Skinny - where are you from? I have to put it in my cheat notes so I remember these things lol.
Have a great Tuesday! And YES - work stress is not worth the bad things it does to your health. One thing at a time. Breath deep!
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Tracey - wow!! size 4 - good for you. We can shop together because we will not fight for the same sizes!!!3
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Nice work Twiley! Cute jeans!
Tilliesmommy, are you in the southwest? I'm in Houston and we've had a run of 100+ days with dewpoints in the 70s and it's so tiring. I'm from the west coast and I just wilt in this kind of weather. Counting the days til Octoberish when I can start taking long walks outside again.
I'm 2 weeks in and doing well so far; saved up calories all week to go to shake shack and get sloppy on margaritas with my husband last night. We got a little carried away with ourselves and shared a cigarette, which was mostly just a disappointment in the suffocating humidity. At least it was calorie-free.4 -
Hello Everybody!
Tracy - Congratulations on the NSV!!!
Sara - I'm with you on working around other people's schedules~ Take it easy in the heat.
Lapesadilla - Houston! Hot and humid - drink your water and take care of yourself~~
Tracey in Edmonton 👋🏻
Lynn - it's good and yes, sad, to get together to remember and honor your friend/colleague
Waving to all who stop by later on~~
Lana
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Two things I was not going to get caught typing on this board while at work-
1) I literally ran into the HR guy who said I will hear something next week - what I do not know.
2) the third potential "eye candy" job for the state is way too far away almost in another county, so that one is a bust.
Over 100 here. Stay cool.2 -
Really having MFP issues... getting incredibly frustrated2
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WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Dawn - I use a computer to post- is phone use more difficult for this website?
Was going to sleep in a little but whats 20 minutes by itself? I got up and will take the time on to my after breakfast sleep.
HOT here - drinking lots of extra water. Rolling my eyes, just have to do it.
Too tired too hot to cook, the salads I bought are probably tonight's dinner - I have been making "pizza" but over 100 degrees and that has no appeal.
Wave to all who follow. Lurking.......1 -
Good morning all:
Tilliesmommy1-keep cool and hydrated! That is way too hot for my tastes. I hope HR has some good news for you.
Dawn--sorry about the MFP issues. I've thankfully avoided them!
LanaCabana--hopefully you can get your weigh in in early today. I like to weigh in before eating anything, too!
Lapesdilla--slip ups happen, as long as you get back on track right away, it's really not a huge deal.
Twiley--Awesome NSV--congrats!
Brenner--I'm in Minneapolis! I admire your commitment to keeping a cheat sheet!
My work stress persists today, and probably will continue for another week. At least I finally have my office set up mostly to my liking. Also, and most importantly, my cat is finally eating again!4 -
Hello Ladies~~
This is a drive-by check in. BBL. Have to get to the Meetup walking group.
Lana
247.6 today
250.0 highest
179.0 goal5 -
okay pet peeve - ladies texting in the bathroom stalls while other ladies are waiting4
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Also doing a quick check in.
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
CW 186.2
HW 207
GW 1702 -
Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Dawn - I use a computer to post- is phone use more difficult for this website?
Was going to sleep in a little but whats 20 minutes by itself? I got up and will take the time on to my after breakfast sleep.
HOT here - drinking lots of extra water. Rolling my eyes, just have to do it.
Too tired too hot to cook, the salads I bought are probably tonight's dinner - I have been making "pizza" but over 100 degrees and that has no appeal.
Wave to all who follow. Lurking.......
I have never used MFP on laptop. Only phone. The last 2 days, i've had to delete and re install MFP. May be my phone. But, because I have had issues lately with MFP, I assume that's the problem... stay cool1 -
Kathryn- how are you? How's hubby? Hope pain is gone from his ear...0
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THURSDAY
Good morning,
106 today - bubba thermos in car (thanks Dawn!!) to dental visit with a/c trying to work.
Paid for lunches at cafe today/tomorrow so I dont have to worry about those and salad mix with leftover chicken for dinner tonight????
Coworker who is retiring gave me a "process flow" from HR on retirement benefits and what to do. Seems it is as clear as mud so they have to explain it to us......
Has anyone seen someone fry an egg on the sidewalk? Today it would work here. Just shake my head.
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Sara - 106!!! wow! Take it easy in this heat! We are a cool 77 today - almost 30 less than you - crazy thought really....1
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Hello All~~
Kathryn - You wrote recently "Dr has ordered a TEE for me (transesophogeal echocardiagram?) Has anyone had experience with that kind of test? You have to swallow a tube with some sort of equipment on it so they can get a better look at your heart."
When is this appointment? What symptoms are you having that they want to do this test?
I've had a heart ablation for atrial fibrillation, but I've never had a TEE, just regular echos.
Let us know when, so we can send good vibes~~~
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Hi all,
Just a quick check in, glad to see everyone is doing okay.
I am still on the mend, not 100% but getting there. I go back to the dermatologist next week, the skin on my legs are still very tight & still retaining fluids but that will probably take a couple more weeks to clear up.
I want to start waking on my treadmill soon (tired of not being able to do anything workout wise), but realized over the last couple days that we cannot find the screws to assemble it since the move...oops looks like we just need to keep unpacking & they will show up somewhere I hope.
Waving to all who follows & welcome to anyone new.
~Saltine~
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Lana - dr office still has not called me with an appointment time for the TEE. the dr wants the test to get better look at my heart. they are still baffled why i had a stroke because i do not have any of the usual factors. so i guess they just want to test everything they can think of.
Dawn - DH's ear is doing better. No pain for awhile now. Hopefully it was just some passing thing. He is anxious to get all the packing out so he can see if he can actually hear or not.
saltine - glad to hear you are doing better! is this something that can be controlled with medication?
Sara - keep cool! that heat sounds beastly! I hope Miss Tillie doesnt have to walk on asphalt or concrete in that heat! keep hydrated! as far as retirement goes, DH had to spend a week at Ft Knox for his retirement instructions!
Tracy - Whoooo hooo! what a great NSV!!
I am still trying to rein in my calories. Am above what I weighed when I got on MFP.
CW - 166
HW - 216
GW - 1452 -
cant find my lady in blue dress dancing so here is today's version2
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