WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2017
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Meg, you take care of yourself. Pajama days are the best.i went to the ER with a blinding headache one time but it was 230/130'. Demerol, amd B/P medicine did nothing for it. After CT scan they decided that it was pure stress and that was when I found the glories of sublingual Procardia. They don't prescribe that anymore and they only prescribed it for me because I was a cardiac nurse and they could trust me in taking it and watching my blood pressure after. I only used it a couple of times. I needed it that night because I was going to have to give a very bad review to an RN I was preceptimg. Yes, it was bad. Plus I had sang a solo that morning, was going to Disney World In the morning and had a patient that was going down the poop shoot and a cardiologist that wasn't believing me. That's why I hated it when we then started sending cardiac cath patients home the same day, This mans cath site had blown 2 days after he had his procedure. He was staying in the hospital to wait for surgery. He ended up having emergency surgery that night and that cardiologist never left the ICU that night. He also never apoligized.
Beth, a lot on your plate. Are you the one who has the son who is disabled and you have to hav 24/7 care for him and it sometimes doesn't work out and you are it
Sharon, I had to look up #Me2 because I had never heard of it. But I don't do Twitter as I found out that's what it is. Some of the twitter remarks I read were just awful. No one should be treated that way.
Heather, that area you want to go to is so beautiful and rich in history. Can I come along?
Allie, how is the condo letting you have your dog overnight? I a, glad they do. I groaned when you said you were going to fix dinner and then take Homer back to Tom. Tell me you didn't take the dinner to Tom.
Kelley, I read you were barking today instead of planking. I tonight this bad stuff was hitting you also.
I will have to look up a Maine Coone walk and also look into that guys videos to see if he has any insight as to some of my babies different sound. He almost made a bark yesterday when there was something outside. Both of the cats back away from the doorway real quick. But it was like a big exaggerated Woo Woo.
Christina is still having to make several trips from the Lexington Ky area to West Virginia for different things regarding her bosses mines. It is driving her Dad crazy that she is om the highway by herself. It reminded him of the number of times I drove to their college and their home which is 3 hours away. When both my grandkids were born, I had to even get into Lexington to get to the hospital and then drive back to their home to sleep. When Trinity was born. I drove to the next town to take her to kindergarten while Dad stayed with Mom in the hospital
Sleeping pill is working so night night, Joyce, Indiana2 -
wildhorsewendy wrote: »Machka I am also trying to learn more Spanish in the anticipation of spending my next year's or the year after holiday, walking the Camino de Santiago. I took Spanish as a child so I remember pico (little), but I have found lots of online free games where I can practice the most useful 300 words... My daughter did several "ways" on the Camino and spent 8 weeks walking during her year of teaching English in Spain. I love looking at her photo albums and imagining doing it myself. I have read lots of books about it, and I have my packing list (no more than 16 pounds) and my back pack. Just need a return ticket to Spain and at least 4 weeks off, and somebody to feed the furr family... Might be able to swing all that next year, after we "retire" from the travel agency and start full-time on the bees. July and August are our slow season for bees, so I see no reason not to take advantage and fly to Spain, and make a dream come true. Now, to persuade hubby! (And save up for tickets)
Sounds great!!
One tip our instructor gave was to try DuoLingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ and she showed us a bit. I'm very seriously thinking of trying it to build up vocabulary ... and it's not just for Spanish. I see that there are a whole bunch of languages a person could learn, and I'm thinking it might be a good idea for our next trip to Europe. (Hopefully 2019).
Heather in the UK has used this site to learn several languages, ask her about it. She's a pro
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Thank you all my dear friends for the lovely comments on my ornaments. I enjoy doing them, it fills my time and definitely keeps my hands busy and therefore mindless eating to a minimum. In the last week and a half I have really gotten back to the basics of post bariatric surgery eating and I'm seeing the scale move down and I feel so so much better. I will begin a 28 day challenge with my bariatric surgery group beginning on the 23rd. Excited about that. I WILL get back to my last weight at the surgeon's office, even though it may take longer than I would like it to take.
Love you, my friends. You keep me making good decisions and moving in the right direction.
Janetr OKC6 -
May your good Angels out number the bad.6
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Returned from hospital with DH consultant couldn't understand why Dr had refered him, he said his PSA level has remained the same for years except one time when he had a UTI. So nothing to worry about hooray, maybe now I can get back on track with my food
Hugs for all
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becca one step at a time, sending and healing strength your way.
Katiebug scary episode, glad you are taking a day and Rori happy to hear you puttering! I think that's a first, but even your puttering is getting things done with some fun thrown in!
Busy couple of days ahead which I am grateful for, will be getting some blood work run to figure out what's going on with me. But I am happy to have lots of work related issues to keep my mind occupied and keep me off of webmd, as my mother would say---don't borrow trouble!
Love and strength ladies. NYKAREN4 -
Will reply later! Off to catch the train to London.
Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
Morning all,
Just kind of a drive-by this morning.
Rori - glad you're doing well. Diane was sorry she missed you completely at convention--and the better I know her, the more I love working with her and for her. Amazing lady. Lots of changes in the wind next week for the council, and she's pretty stressed. She's more and more confident every time I speak to her that my counterpart in El Paso and I can really get the fund development side in good shape, even with me in NC.
Katiebug - hope you wake up feeling better!
Becca - Hope they get your DH's stuff sorted out so that things are working like they're supposed to, and that it doesn't require more major surgeries. And that there's a way to sort out the move to Whidbey! I know that was going to relieve an awful lot of pressure for y'all.
JanetR - finally sent that promised email... pics coming Friday or Saturday. So glad you're finding your way to what you want to happen weightwise.
Sharon - thinking about you... hope all's well.
Trying to get my two grants due before end of month written today, as I'm traveling two days next week - and I have a feeling that the funder I'm meeting with tomorrow is going to request a resubmission on their grant. Hopefully not due 'til after I'm moved to NC, but that's not usually how it works! One good thing about insomnia is I get plenty of early morning time to write!
Weightwise - I'm staying steady, but working on more intuitive eating. May be the scariest thing I've ever done in terms of my weight.
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas for now.
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Joyce~
I was making my lunch for work. and No Tom is on his own, the only one I take care of now is me
you are aloud one dog here, and since I have 2, have to take them one at a time...Homer was fine, we shall see about Chester, he is the one I worry about peeing in the house. but will get him out for lots of walks..
we have both signed a case management paper so now hopefully we can get this thing done without going to trial..
Sharon in Lethridge~ I have to tell you living on my own is so freeing.. no one to worry about but yourself, there is no fighting, no arguing the only thing I miss is coming home to the dogs being there.. but I can do what I want, go where I want. and I know I will be fine .. and you will too.. these lovely ladies helped me through and we will help you through.. when something hard was happening I would imagine you all in my pocket giving me strength..
and it worked
Every morning I get up and sit in my room with the chair and ottoman and have a cup of tea and catch up with you all.. part of my routine.. the part of my routine I have to change is to get my butt to the gym which is a few hundred feet from my door..9 -
Tooth saga:
- It broke about 18 months ago ... and was filled.
- It broke about a year ago ... and there was a root canal.
- It broke about a month ago ... and it turns out the root canal wasn't well done + the tooth is cracked in one or possibly two places (in addition to the fact that part of the tooth is missing) + the tooth and area is infected.
- Next up ... Bye-bye tooth.
My new dentist doesn't recommend keeping it.
Today was a gorgeously hot 32C day!! Today was 32C and yesterday was 29C. I love the heat!!
Sadly we return to our regularly scheduled programming on Friday ... back to 16C.
Because it was so nice, we decided to walk to the beach and then up to the dentist, and that was the busiest I've seen the beach in a long, long time. I wanted to wade in the water, but didn't have the time.
Meanwhile, this is Day 3 of my work Step Challenge, and I've walked 22.5 km in those three days + a bunch of extra steps climbing stairs, going the long way to the toilet, walking back and forth to the toilet, pacing the house, etc.
Wishing you all a wonderful day today.
Machka in Oz5 -
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Karen - love the angels dancing on the pond! What a gorgeous setting - is this taken from your yard?
Becca - golly I hope something can be worked out for you guys and Whidbey. Will keep prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. I suspect your DH is pretty much tied to his surgeon and the hospital there? Sounds like they know what they are doing, so that's a good thing.
Beth - glad the headache wasn't anything serious and so glad you had it checked out. Sending good thoughts your way!
Joyce - I am fascinated by Christina's job. How did she land it? The information you shared about the Cardiac surgery was very interesting. Glad your headache was "only" stress. Seeing what all was on your plate at the time, no wonder. Mozart is just gorgeous...when do you think he'll be considered "full grown?"
Machka - I was wondering the fate of your tooth. Have fun with the Spanish - and the duolingo link. I'll share it with DH and he can entertain himself with it. He's picked up a lot of pidgin Spanish over the years. Do you think you'd like moving back to Canada? Oh, and thanks for the info about the GI transit time test. If I end up at the gastroenterologist I bet they'll run me through it.
By the way, HEAPS of thanks to everyone who suggested the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)/Honey drink for acid reflux. Last night, I made myself a toddy after supper of 6 oz water, 2 tsp Bragg's ACV, 1 tsp honey. It was delish and really settled things down. I've also used Bragg's ACV in salad dressings for years so have a good stock of it.
In fact, right now, I'm considering another (my 3rd) cup of coffee - loaded with plenty of milk. Will my tummy protest? Should I chance it???? Why not!
Sending good thoughts to you getting back on your weight loss and healthy eating programs! It was a wacky summer (winter for those of you who are upside down) for many of us. For me, autumn has always signaled a time of renewal. Back in the saddle and I mean it, lol. (((HUGS)))
Glad Kim is OK and hope the weather changes improve the smoke in her area. Has anyone heard from Toni T?
Better close for now - it's getting light out, need to make sure the puppies have some time outside before the heavy rains begin. Big old wind coming this afternoon so getting everything battened down.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Good morning ladies,
Machka, glad you decided to take the course. You have a real love of learning. I think your bucket list grows and grows. I love it. Sounds like removing the tooth may be the answer. Good luck with that. Sounds like your steps challenge is going well. Congrats!
Mary, love the photos. What a beautiful part of the country. Too bad about the window.
Allie, Bingo is so much fun. Glad you putting “fun” into your new life.
Becca, your right to take it one day at a time. Hope all is well with your DH. Sending good thoughts your way. ((HUGS))
Rye, I’m with you. No cosmetic surgery for me either. I think wrinkles give a face character. Yes, all the young actresses look the same. Cookie Cutter faces. Be careful of fasting too much as your body thinks it is starving and hangs on to the weight.
Rori, glad to hear Kim is fine. When I walk the dog, our outside cat follows us the whole way.
DrKatie, wow that headache was so scary. Glad you called 911 and went to the hospital. Happy you are feeling better. If it happens again I hope you take care of yourself the same way. I love pajama days! I once had to go to the dr because I was at work and was getting a tingling feeling on one side of my face, unsteady on my feet and slurring my words. Of course my first thought was a stroke. Ended up in the emergency room, did all these tests that showed nothing, and it turned out to just be stress. Stress affects so many things. I try to be mindful of it.
Margaret, interesting suggestion for time out. I have no little ones around me but I’ll keep that in mind. Don’t even mention leaves! My lawn is covered. I’m waiting for some warm weather so I can mow the lawn (and the leaves).
Penny, happy to hear things are going in the right direction for you.
Wendy, I highly recommend going to Spain. My husband went for 9 months to get his Masters and I’ve been a couple of times. It is beautiful. Our plan was to go next April, but we will have to see as they are having some political problems with Catalonia wanting independence from Spain. I’m hoping it is cleared up by then. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/world/europe/spain-catalonia-independence.html I’ll check with my husband about July and August. I know there is one month where everyone goes on vacation and so many places close. I let you know what month. I have been trying to talk my husband into becoming a travel guide for Spain as he is a native speaker and knows many out of the way places art history. He is so personable, outgoing and a history buff and also has a degree in fine art. He would be perfect for the job. So far no luck convincing him. I’ll keep trying. Enjoy your vacation.
Joyce, glad the sleeping pills are working Watch out for dependence on them. Of course you already know that.
Janet, keep crafting. It helps me to. The picture if of a centerpiece I made a few years ago. Actually, I made a few as everyone wanted one.
Kate, what a relief that there is nothing to worry about!
Lisa, good for you. Sounds like you are on track.
Karen in VA, those pics of the pond are gorgeous. Wish I was there today. So relaxing.
Pip, dog so cute you just want to cuddle up.
Back to work.
Terry in VT
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Well, we're at the laundromat, doing what we always do on Wednesdays... Schedules are a comfort sometimes, plus husband has a Marine Gunny Sargent that he talks shop with!
Last night before we were about to go to bed, I saw a HUGE black spider in my closet! I instructed husband to get it so he swipes it forward with a tissue. I hate when he swipes spiders! Squish it!!!! I know, I should be more tolerant, but its my phobia! Mr. Spider scurried into a space between two side board's at the base of my closet, where the track of the door is. Grrr! I sprayed around that, then told my husband to sleep on my side, (which is closest to the closet door). Then as I massaged his back like he had asked me to earlier, I kept one eye on that spot I sprayed.... He mumbles, "You are massaging like a mental person"..... "Shhh, its calming me", I whisper back. I tried keeping the light on as long as possible, but then he told me to turn it off. I realize I am silly, but I still freak out.
Becca
Still looking in every corner of a room I walk into....
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Becca, you are so funny. We all have our phobias. Mine are mice. With the colder weather, I'm hearing them in the walls again. You would think with 2 cats and rat terrier I wouldn't have any. At least they are just the time field mice. Don't care too much for the small snakes in the wood piles either.
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This is me.
And this is Becca.
Wearing one of the "new" to me pants I bought this weekend. They are tighter than the others, so a good reminder.
Crazy busy at work. I woke up at 1:30 last night in a bit of a panic and was up for an hour. Did some cleaning and reading. The work will get done. I just keep telling myself that.
Much love.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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