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fabgeekmom

@trooworld You’re making progress on your tests for your surgery. Hopefully you’ll get a date soon. @gemwolf110 Sorry about your pup. Hi, all. This morning I had a routine oncologist appointment and my numbers were good. I went for a walk afterwards. The weather is nice. I made Skinnytaste One Pot Orzo with Sausage, corn and spinach. Recipe is on the website. It was very good and I doubled the recipe so we can have it again tomorrow. We finished the lemon cake. That was so good!

theslightedgeforever

Hello. Just popping in. I’m headed back to MN on Thursday.

Hope everyone is working their program

trooworld

@gemwolf110 I'm so sorry about your pup. Our last pup before the two we have now had diabetes. We were able to get the diabetes under control but it took some adjusting. We got used to giving the shots. He didn't seem to mind. I'm glad you are able to work from home. Hugs.

@fabgeekmom Thanks! That's good your numbers were good. I'm glad you had good weather for the walk. Good job. Glad you enjoyed dinner.

@theslightedgeforever Hi there! I hope you are, too, and you are having fun.

Hi all. I called the surgeon's office yesterday to make sure they got the clearance from the cardiologist's office. I asked when I would get my surgery date. She said that once the surgeon reviews all the clearances, which might be as soon as tomorrow, they can turn next week's phone appointment into a pre-surgery appointment. I hope I can push the surgery date out to the last two weeks of December as we have to take mandatory vacation time at work the last week of December and I don't have enough vacation time to take two weeks off in November. I received my at-home sleep study test. Technology has changed since the last time I had a sleep study done: this one, I will wear a ring that tracks my sleep. I'll watch the video on how to use it and wear it tonight. Hopefully, I just wear it one night.

Water yesterday: 69.5 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, still fighting this nasal stuff, My knee is wicked right now and I am more frustrated that I have not been doing anything good for my body. It hit me today, why do I try not to take meds? 1) because I don't want them in my body, 2) I don't really know what side effects will happen and 3) I just don't like taking meds. That being said, I realized how stupid am I to sit in pain and not be able to walk, move my body, etc because I am waiting on an ortho's opinion, and because I don't like taking Tylenol, I would like to keep my kindeys. However, not moving is also a hazard to my health. So I put a patch on my knee and it's at least taking the edge off...so I will move better today! I made delicious potato soup yesterday, but I ate 2 servings, so not beneficial to my health. LOL

@trooworld so glad everything is coming back normal and good. Yes I pray they will let you schedule it the end of the year. I was just thinking yesterday, how far you have come this last year. Congratulations!!

@fabgeekmom I am glad we have men who don't mind having left overs. ..I hate to waste food, but I also don't know how to cook for 2 LOL Lucky you it's nice there..we are at least in the high 90's this week, so no triple digits this week...YEA!!!!

@gemwolf110 So sorry to hear about your dog. It's great that you get to work from home and get him his shots...poor thing.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s cool about the sleep study. I remember having wires stuck to me and having a hard time falling asleep. @cbabie Sorry about your knee and your pain. Hi, all. Today was a swim day and PT for DH. Dinner was good and easy.

trooworld

@cbabie My husband doesn't like taking medicine either. He doesn't like getting vaccinations. It really causes me a lot of worry but I have to let it go. I hope the patch helps you be more mobile. I LOVE potato soup! Of course, I put cheese and bacon in mine so it is definitely not healthy! Thank you! I don't feel like I've come very far at all, but I appreciate that you see it.

@fabgeekmom Yeah, the last sleep study I think was like that. I have a coworker who has had to do two sleep studies and both were in a lab and he couldn't sleep well. I had a hard time sleeping last night but not because of the ring, just because I kept waking up. But that happens every night. Good job with the swim! I'm glad dinner was easy. Some days we need that.

Hi all. No word from the surgeon's office yet. I really think they will call me any day. I only had to wear the sleep study ring last night, which is good. It didn't bother me to wear.

Water yesterday: 111 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, didn't want to do a lot yesterday, did what I only had to. Not much sleep last night either. LOL I am looking out my back window and the neighbors have a flower that is standing far above everything else...one long green stem and two orange daisy like flowers...the way they are moving in the wind, my brain saw alien eyes....smh I really need to get a life.

@fabgeekmom I like those good and easy dinners..should we name them good and easy1, good and easy2, etc. LOL. I hope you have a great day and that DH PT went well.

@trooworld Yes I do see improvement in you. Yes your surgeon will call when it's time. You have a good center it sounds like. Don't worry about DH, I don't do vacines either..LOL. I guess I don't trust many people or things. LOL. That's cool about the ring..I hated being attached to wires..

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s good that the ring didn’t bother you. I get up a lot in the night, too. Usually I go back to sleep. @cbabie I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well. You crack me up with your alien/flower story. Hi, all. DS was off today so he made ATK tomato soup for lunch. So good with a turkey and cheese sandwich fixed in the air fryer. We went grocery shopping this afternoon. Plus DS put gas in my car. He’s so helpful. He’s making the fixings for tacos now. I’m eating mine as a salad with tortilla chips. I’ll have calories for a few pieces of chocolate.

trooworld

@cbabie Some days, we need days like that lol. I'm sorry you didn't sleep well. LOL I hope the alien eyes aren't what kept you up! Thank you, I appreciate that. My DH is like you: no trust in other people or medical professionals lol you are right, I need not to worry. Yeah the ring was cool.

@fabgeekmom Yeah it was very comfortable to wear. I usually go back to sleep as well, unless it's like 3 am and then I figure I get up at 4 anyway I may as well get up. Your lunch sounds good. That was really nice of your DS. I love taco salads. I haven't had one in a while.

Hi all. I'm working from home today. I have physical therapy later. I'm really over physical therapy. I haven't been doing the exercises at home so I think it's just a waste of time and money to go to the appointments. My knee does feel better but that could be from the shot I got. I am almost done, I think I have two more. I'm making creamy chicken noodle soup tonight for dinner. I think it will be cooler tonight so it will be good.

Water yesterday: 75.3 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I agree about the PT. The last time I had PT I ended PT early as the therapist said I had mastered my skills. I also asked my doctor and he said okay. Hi, all. I went swimming today. The water has been colder than usual because the HVAC system is being replaced. But I still did my laps. Tonight was steak night. DS always seasons them so well. Plus he made a homemade Ranch dressing (ATK) that was good.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Yeah I think it's run its course. That's good you didn't use the colder water as an excuse to not do your laps, I sure would have!

Hi all. My PT therapist said since my knee is doing so well if I continue not to have pain, the next session can be our last. Yay! I didn't make the soup last night, after PT we went to Sam's Club and ran some errands for my MIL so we just got something that could be made quickly from Sam's. Today, we are going to an Italian chalk art festival in Little Italy. It should be fun. I got a new portable camera (digicam) that I am itching to try out. I'll share some pics tomorrow!

Water yesterday: 58.8 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, I don't know what was up with me, but I kept myself awake...about every 2 hours..it's gray clouds here this morning. I wish it would stay this cool, it's nice. I have an appt to see the ortho on Monday. I can't wait..I just want to know what to do so I can get back to normal. LOL. I am going to go shopping today for some new tennis shoes for me and for baby girl. It should be fun.

@trooworld LOL I can't wait for the pictures. The two little ones do chalk art on my back patio...maybe I will post pictures for you the next time they do. . I am so glad your knee is doing much better...there is. hope for mine. .

@fabgeekmom You are a brave woman...swimming in cold water.. good JOB!! I am going to start looking at the ATK recipes. (when I remember what it stands for) LOL. I have skinny taste in my brain. what kind of Turkey did you put on your sandwich, it sounds yummy! It's that time of year for warmer food.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I have fond memories of Little Italy. Sounds like fun. @cbabie ATK is America’s Test Kitchen. The turkey was deli turkey (Boar’s Head). I get up a lot during the night, too. Hi, all. I’m not sure I’m going to go back to the pool. What’s even worse is the pool deck temperature is lower than the water temperature. I walked outside today and the weather was nice. I also ride my exercise bike. Lunch was a salad with leftover steak. DS is grilling 2 spatchcocked chickens and making collards and a cranberry couscous stuffing for dinner. My DD is bringing biscuits to bake. DS said we are celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving which was last week. We’re not Canadian; it is an excuse to have a good meal.

trooworld

@cbabie That sounds like rotten sleep. I'm glad you have an appt on Monday. Have fun shopping! I would love to see the kids' art! That's good the kids do art. Yes, there is hope for your knee.

@fabgeekmom It was fun! Oh gosh, I wouldn't go back to the pool, either. You do enough walking and doing the bike. That sounds like an excellent dinner.

Hi all. My DH assured me that the bus we took (we didn't want to hassle with parking) would take us close enough to the festival but it was not close enough: it took us 20 minutes to walk from the bus stop to Little Italy and at that point, I had to sit down. My knee wasn't quite bothering me but my hips were. We had an appetizer and a drink at a restaurant and then continued on to the festival. It was nice but the artists hadn't finished any of the pieces, they were in progress. That would have been fine but all the walking around got to me and we left after we walked around a bit. We went to North Park, our favorite neighborhood, and got a beer and read a book.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I love the pictures! Such talent! Too bad about your pain from walking. Do you take your cane with you? Hi, all. The weather is nice again so I’ll go for a walk. And then do either the bike or weights. Tonight we’re going to my cousin’s house for dinner. She’s serving brisket cooked with cranberry sauce, sweet potato pudding, a vegetable and pineapple upside down cake. Again I’ll limit portions to one serving.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Yeah, they were amazing! I should have taken my cane with me but I did not. I'm glad the weather is nice again for your walk, that makes it more pleasant. That sounds like an amazing dinner.

Hi all. Yesterday, my back was really tight and painful and it got worse as the day went on. It's still bad today, just as bad. I thought maybe keeping active would help, so we walked around our favorite neighborhood and ran errands but it didn't help. I think the back problem is from carrying groceries: my husband wasn't home to help and I brought in 5 bags at once by myself, which ended up being heavier than I should have carried.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about your back. Carrying groceries can contribute to pain. Hi, all. I had my annual mammogram and have gotten the results. All is well. I went for a walk before lunch and after lunch DH had PT. Dinner was leftovers from Saturday night.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thanks. I'm glad your mammogram went well. Good job with the walk.

Hi all. My back is still very painful. I left work early yesterday at 10:30 because of it. I came home and rested and that felt better while I was resting. I have to go in to work today, I can't keep burning through my vacation and sick time, I'll just have to persevere.

Water yesterday: 55 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, quick check in before baby boy comes in here. LOL. I went to the DR yesterday and I have to do 4 weeks 2 x a week therapy and see how that goes. But basically I have to let it heal and it has to do that on its own. SO the fun begins. LOL PLUS I have gained 6 lbs since I hurt my knee...ready to get over this.

@trooworld sorry your back is bad, I still have twinges from 2 years ago. Hopefully if you rest it and put ice on it, it will spring back to good. Those pictures of the art is great...what talent they have.

@fabgeekmom thanks for clarifying ATK, I will look that up. I don't blame you about the pool..I don't really even go in when it's warm..shame on me.. I know it's good for me. Yea on the mammogram. I love to get those positive results!!!

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about your back. It’s hard to go to work when you don’t feel good. @cbabie Good luck with PT. I find that it helps. Too bad about the weight gain. You know what to do. Hi, all. I had an appointment with my rheumatologist today and got my Prolia injection ( helps with bone density). I went for a walk after lunch as the weather is so nice. DS is making a sausage marinara, using an ATK recipe and using turkey sausage.

trooworld

@cbabie I hope the therapy helps. Ugh that sucks that you just have to let it heal. Sorry about the gain. Thanks, it's feeling a lot better today (my back). Yes, I can't imagine doing the art that they did.

@fabgeekmom Thank you. Indeed, it really is. I'm so glad your weather is nice. It's really hot here, unfortunately. Enjoy dinner!

Hi all. My back is feeling a lot better, maybe 70% better. I made it through all day yesterday. I have two appointments with the surgeon's office today: one is with the surgeon, it is a pre-op appointment. The other is with their dietician. Once these two appointments are done, they will submit to insurance. I will have my gastric bypass surgery by the end of the year. I'm excited but nervous.

Water yesterday: 92.3 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I’m glad your back is better. I can understand that you are excited and nervous about your surgery. Hi, all. I went swimming today. I missed it and called earlier about the temperature. As long as it’s warm outside, the pool deck is warmer. The water was a bit cold but I got used to it. Dinner was leftovers from last night.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thank you. I am glad you got to swim, I am sorry it was a bit cold.

Hi all. I had my appointments. My surgery will most likely either be Dec 17 or Dec 20. We have to wait for insurance to respond, which will be a couple of weeks. Then, I will find out the date for sure. I will have to be on a liquid diet for 10 days prior to the surgery in order to shrink my liver. It will be hard but I'll do it. I will start off 2025 as a whole new me!

Water yesterday: 83.3 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s good news about your upcoming surgery. The liquid diet will be hard but you are motivated. Yes, 2025 will be a good year for you. Hi, all. I went for a walk after breakfast. It was a little cool but nice. DS and I went grocery shopping. I ate a quick pb&j sandwich for lunch and now I am hungry. I’ll eat a protein bar as that will hold me until dinner. DS is making an Instant Pot soup with chard, wild rice and coconut milk. Plus grilling salmon. I’ll fix a different side for DH as he doesn’t like ginger.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Yes! And yes, 2025 will be a whole new year for me. Good job with the walk. That dinner sounds good.

@theslightedgeforever Do I need to send out the hounds? @cbabie is she still on vaca?

Hi all. My BFF is coming today for the weekend from Colorado. We've been best friends since we were 8. I can't wait! We are going shopping during the day and then to Little Italy tonight for dinner.

Water yesterday: 85.3 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, I thought I got on here yesterday, but NOPE, LOL. I actually walked with the neighbor up and down our street this morning. We had a neighbor pass away and we were talking about the process. It's sad, no one from her family came to be with her..she was 90. smh. I am listening to a podcast about newborn and grief baskets. Sad they hand out more grief baskets than newborn. I watched what I ate yesterday and made better choices.

@fabgeekmom funny you know about the deck being warmer by the weather...makes sense, but we don't always use our common sense do we. Glad you do. It's warmed up a bit again, but next week should be beautiful. I will try to do some walking outside.

@trooworld well I am glad you know a date, it kind of puts a closure to all the work you have been putting in. Yea a liquid diet will be hard, but you have come this far you can do it!! I hope you enjoy your BBF this weekend. I never grew up in the same place very long, so I don't really have a BBF like that except my ex SIL...we went to HS together. SO ENJOY!!!

LOL my sister is probably in a state of recovery from all her trips.. LOL. I will send a note to her.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope you had fun with your friend. @cbabie Good job on your walk. Too bad about your neighbor. Hi, all. I went swimming today and the water was warmer than usual even though the pool deck was cooler. It didn’t take long to get used to the water. I was tired today as I had my Covid vaccine yesterday. Plus I went to Sam’s Club after swimming. I bought enough stuff to last at least two weeks so I won’t have to go every week. Tonight was steak night and everything was yummy as usual.

theslightedgeforever

Hello all. Yes I do still exist. I have one more small trip next week and then finally going back to my house in early part of November. I'm babying my left foot as my stress fracture has flared up with all the walking/hiking I did. I currently have it taped up with KT. It helped with the treadmill today. I've been slowly working my way back up to normal step goals for me since I've been back from vacation. Yesterday did nothing but sit on the couch but my foot feels better so I guess that was a good thing. I said I would lose 2 lbs in October and I'm currently at a 0.4 loss. So I'm going to be working on that for the next 5 days. I have stayed within boundaries for food last 3 days. Exercised Wednesday and tonight at the gym.

Not even going to try and catch up.

trooworld

@cbabie That's great you went for a walk. I'm sorry about your neighbor. That is sad that she had nobody that cared. I worry about that since I have no kids. That's good you made better choices! Well...I have estimates, they will tell me for sure in about two weeks. But that feels better than ??? Thank you. We are having fun so far! Thanks for sending out the hounds.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! I'm glad the water was warmer for you. That's good you got extra stuff.

@theslightedgeforever She lives! I'm sorry about your stress fracture flaring up, that has to make all that galavanting around hard. It must hurt. That's good you lost anything considering you were traveling. Sounds like you've been doing well with food and exercise. Keep it up!

Hi all. It's been fun so far with my BFF. She didn't get much sleep Thursday night so we didn't do too much yesterday. We went to breakfast at a cafe on the beach and sat and ate our breakfast facing the ocean, which was nice. We went for a sparkling lavender lemonade (non-alcoholic) after that at one of my favorite coffee shops. Yes, it is as refreshing as it sounds. It was hot yesterday, in the high 70s to mid 80s but it felt really hot because the sun was out. We went to the mall for a little bit but then she needed a nap so I dropped her off. Our dinner in Little Italy was delicious and we had fun walking around and people watching. Little Italy gets really busy on the weekends. Today, we are going for breakfast, a book fair, more shopping, and then going out tonight for Halloween. There is a group of four of us who are dressing up as Winnie the Pooh (DH), Eeyore (me), Tigger (my SIL) and Piglet (my friend).

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, Yesterday not sure what was up with me..I was cranky, crying...so I emotional ate..UGH. Well today is busy, have to go with my DD and return somethings she bought, then a family get together for one of my DGS birthday. He likes cheesecakes instead of cake..LOL SO...today is another day.

@theslightedgeforever glad to see you here, sorry about your foot. However, you are doing all you can to stay active and that is good.

@fabgeekmom Yea the water was warmer than you expected...that is a good thing. LOL. Yea I try to buy what I can monthly from Sam's so I don't have to go as often. Hope you have a good weekend.

@trooworld Well you weekend sounds fun..I love the Winnie the Pooh characters.. oh and a good book fair..how fun. I guess you will get your steps in. LOL

cbabie