WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019
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Suzu - nice to meet you. I started 'running' in Jan 2018. Did the c25k app. I now run 5k a few times a week, but I am very, very slow. My husband can walk beside me!
My son and DDIL completed a half marathon last Sunday, but I'm sure I will never achieve that. I could perhaps manage a 10k one day.
I'm sure you'll get back to fitness. My left knee has been my bugbear since I was 16. I have a patella problem. I do a lot of muscle strengthening exercises. My DDIL blew her knee last year and was off for a while. It just about held up this time. My son has every sort of joint and Achilles problem!
Are we crazy, or what? :laugh:
I do love it though.
I wanted to run today, but my legs have other ideas. I have done something vigorous on my legs every day this week, so they have decided they need a rest. I am 69.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Good morning all - I'm a 60+ woman, still working at a challenging and demanding job, married, 1 adult son who is currently home with us as he and girlfriend are renovating the home he was raised in.
My back-story: At age 60 I hit an all time high weight of 216# inactive and out of shape pounds. Parents, grandparents, and brother diabetic and I decided that I had to make some changes or die early and miserable. Joined MFP, started attending a Women's Walk Run program and took charge of my life. Over the course of 2 years I went from not being able to run a full minute to completion of seventeen half-marathons and a two years of full Road Race series. I lost 60 pounds, made some wonderful friends, and completely changed my lifestyle. Kept the weight off and the activity up for an additional 2+ years.
This summer I was bitten by a brown recluse, ended up in the hospital for a week and off my feet for a month - jumped back in to activity too quickly and blew out my knee. Gained weight (grrr...), decreased activity, sliding back into bad habits. Back on MFP - Moving again. Scales moving in the right direction now.
Apologize for the novella, bu t would love to join this group. Suzu
Suzu, You joined the group just by posting and telling us about yourself. I found these women when I was 62 and they helped me reach my goal weight and keep it there. They have supported, encouraged, and inspired me. I hope you will keep coming back.
Barbie from NW WA 3 -
Good morning Ladies! Happy March!
Thank you Barbie for providing us with a fresh start.
Okie in the TX Hill Country3 -
Happy March ladies!
Barbie, thank you for getting us going this month. Spring is around the corner. Spring is around the corner. Shiver, rinse and repeat, lol.
Tracey - Oh my word girl, looking at your cold February stats made my already cold hands feel even colder. I know we've had a colder than usual Jan & Feb here in SW WA State - I saw a prediction for a warmer and drier than normal summer here.
Hey ladies, Daylight Savings time next weekend! My internal clock never changed last fall so let's see if I'm on schedule this time.
Kelly - glad you had your talk with your guys. I think you're a bit like me - a natural born caretaker/manager and take pride in keeping all those balls in the air. But when the light came on for me that I was a very tired and unappreciated "mom" to Dh and the dogs, I was really angry and had "the talk" - I was angrier at myself for not speaking up for myself all those years. I never was one to nag - I knew my DH would ignore. So he would get the message when I'd blow up, lol.
Dana - glad to see your smiling face! Thanks for the pix of Jessica and the kids. Wow, what a mess. Hope that's the last hurricane for her for many years.
Barbara AHMOD - wow, bet the road engineers are busy trying to figure out how to fix 101. I-5 had some flood damage in our area in 2007, was closed for several days (nothing like what you are having) and the only way to get north/south was 101 (not good) and Hwy 7 -- miles and miles out of their way. Our county would not allow the big rigs on our already fragile county roads so detouring thru town was not an option.
So were you cut off from town/getting in and out of the general area? Glad Costco and fuel trucks are making it in. My concern would be getting the fire trucks and aid cars through/hospital access.
Kim - glad the embroidery is taking off and good for you knowing how to keep your machines going.
Machka - sometimes looking at those lists of how to reduce stress just seem to cause more stress I think.
I don't envy you the hot day coming up, thankfully a bit of a cool-down. Beautiful beach.
Rebecca - hope you get on top of your LS, navigating the medical system is challenging to say the last, and you have many layers to go through. (((HUGS))). Glad you were able to have some quality time communicating with Owain. Did the dishwasher get fixed OK? Renting vs. owning.... yes, a person is limited as to what he/she can do for decorating or remodeling but the plumbing and electrical and major appliances go haywire, call the landlord. Some day when we really can't keep up this place, renting looks like a great option - if the landlord is attentive.
I better close for now before I lose this post. Time to get a walk in. Happy Friday!
Lanette
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Thank you Barbie!
Like Kim below is a duplicate of what I posted last night to February. Will post the monthly review later... gotta git up off this chair!
Just skimming...
Sharon motorcycling up to the Arctic Circle? WOW. The farthest I ever rode was on the back of Joe's bike from the East Bay to Tahoe, and back, and let me tell you even that little gave me serious Iron Butt!
Machka love your first bike pic! I prefer my birthstone aquamarines clear not frosted
To Barbie's list and Margaret's "Laugh!" I'd add "Sing out loud!" The louder the more stress you're breathing out. Then if you sound like me you'll end up laughing at yourself too.!
Yvonne the first time I was given an unasked for senior discount was quite a facer. I don't feel more than 19 or 30 inside, who is that little old lady in the mirror?
Allie I love that Alfie visits at your DFIL's facility. Sure wish they'd hire you both!
Michele "osteoporosis has gotten so much better" Hooray! You give me hope!
pip glad to see you're feeling better!
Kylia ((hugs)). You've really been through it. Prayers for Aubrey and her family continue.
Welcome javacreek, you can search 50+ women march 2019 to find the new thread, click the empty star at top right, it will turn yellow and add the link to your favorites.
Trying to find a pic of the slide that gives an idea of the scale. Freddie's has been able to restock gas and food, Conoco too.
https://ktvl.com/news/local/ground-movement-continues-on-hwy-101
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 19/28, 60 g protein 26/28, rx/vits 25/28, meditate 23/28, knee exercises 23/28, SWSY 5/8, play with Tumble 12/28, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 19/28.
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!
02/28 LT:SWSY-N, MT: Tumble stay play-Y ST: call Pat, Ray, Denise-Y2 -
Machka - I was stressed in 2017 so badly that I was making myself sick. A friend of mine that knew all that was going on and is quite faithful made me promise to start reading a devotional book she had given me. I did it as promised without any real internalizing. Gradually I started reading the Bible verses that went with it and then started a Gratitude Journal. It really helped me, and sometimes it was just taking that few minutes to myself that helped.
I agree with you about social media, I think it’s what you do on Social media that makes a difference, if you read all the news and tragedies it will make you more stressed but if you read positive stories and stay in contact with friends and loved ones it’s a positive experience that helps calm us.
Kim - it’s great that your embroidery business is growing, hopefully it continues.
Karen in Virginia - I think that is the kind of help your Grandson should have had all along.
Sharon - what a lovely memory, thank you for sharing.
Kylia - you have so much going on in your life. Hugs
Yvonne - I was asked if I wanted the seniors discount when I was around 44 for the first time. I couldn’t believe it.
I am taking my daughter to run errands today. Her husband’s car is waiting on repairs. While using her car he was rear ended so hers will be in the shop afterward.
They work opposite days so that they never have to pay for childcare, they are both looking forward to being off together this Sunday, it is the first time since the end of January. Their schedule is one reason why I watch the kids to run overnight so often. Couples need time together to maintain the relationship.
I lost one pound in February, at least it’s a loss and not a gain, but I need to get at it. I did walk 55 miles in the house doing Leslie Sansone videos.
Tracey in Edmonton
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spikeyhair wrote: »The ring Mum gave me for my 21st which I'm now able to wear
Gorgeous, the pic is a bit blurry, are those emeralds? I love emeralds and that is what my wedding rings have.
Thanks for sharing.
Janetr okc
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Barbie: Happy March! Thank you for the new thread! I love your word for 2019, tenacity. We all need it to succeed.
Rori: Happy Anniversary of your retirement!
Rita: Great goals!
Kim: I’m delighted that your embroidery business is doing well. :bigsmile:
Karen in VA: As you’re looking at medicare plans, be on the lookout for those that pay for a gym membership along with prescriptions and doctor visits. Also look for a dental plan. Ours adds an additional fee to the medicare coverage and is worth every penny we pay.
Sharon near Seattle: What lovely memories you have of childhood and your friend, Larry. :flowerforyou:
(((Heather))) I am so sorry about your plugged-up ear. I’ve lived though that more than once and it is awful.
Machka: I admire the way you’re handling the need for exercise balanced with resting your body. You’re giving yourself the best chance of regaining your former level of fitness. :flowerforyou:
(((Barbara))): I’m delighted that Freddies and Conoco have been able to restock gas and food. At least you will be able to get around locally and buy food.
Yoga today with my favorite teacher and I’m looking forward to a possible riding lesson on Sunday. My energy levels have improved a bit and I am grateful for that.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Hi all! It’s sunny today in our corner of Missouri and it feels wonderful! Only 24 degrees but we will take it!
Enjoy reading all of your posts especially the suggestions for activity!!
Do any of you battle hypothyroidism? After battling a large lymphoma on my thyroid (successfuly!) I am left with hypothyroidism and I don’t think my med is correct yet! My metabolism still seems slow. Which may just come with age, idk.
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Hi all! I love reading messages in this group but have not said anything before this. I am 55 and actively trying to lose a lot of weight.....it's working, I'm down 30 pounds since December 9 when 311 absolutely frightened me. So far, my loss has all been dieting and I am trying to find a way to exercise. I am open to suggestions. I use a cane and am unstable walking outside or getting on/off cardio machines. I can not find a local decent indoor pool Any ideas?8
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Hey my Tribe,💖
So I am worried. In Oregon when I would go to the doctor my BP would be like 137/73. High but not high enough to warrant being put on blood pressure meds. So now, I seem to be 155/84. That was before I exercised at the gym, they have a little sit down bp thingy. After the weight room, I checked it again and it was 145/83. I think I now need to be on high blood pressure pills. Its discouraging because I have always been so proud of myself to be medicine free. I need to own up to my fatness. Its taken its toll on this old body of mine.
Yep Lanette, the dishwasher is fixed. Two hoses were leaking! Then they fixed up this home last, they installed the wood flooring OVER the lip of the dishwashers drip pan. So any leaks instead of just dripping and showing up on the visible floor, the drips were going under the flooring. I only noticed the leak because I saw a shiny bead of water on a side of a baseboard below the oven. Lord knows how long this leak has been going on. The maintenance guy told us to inform the realtor about it. He was concerned about the foundation, and black mold. Me too! I said the next thing to go out will be the refrigerator! He was the same guy that put the new heating element in the oven, so he agreed, sadly most older homes things start going out at the same time!
My deer are back. One straggily little guy, but the mom is really sweet. I wave to her like I greet a neighbor across the yard. Big smile and waving big thru the window. She stops chewing and just looks at me. Probably thinking, "that is one strange human"!I
We paid off our little Chevy Sparkbug today! Now to keep her healthy!
She did pretty well in the snow though. We have cute little box with chains. Husband said they weren't too bad getting on. Used when son used our car once. After that weather was fine enough for him to use his car.
Well need to gulp down my coffee, and do some grocery store shopping. Making bean soup this week with maybe some ham, or cabbage in it. Need to buy another chicken to make stock, but 1st of the month I need to buy medicines for my Chief of a husband. Clinic only covers 3 of the 7 meds. Its because they're mostly vitamins. But they're prescribed vitamins! Oregon's hospital pharmacy covered them. We aren't really happy with Washington's hospital transplant team. Very hit or miss if they're actually looking at Lee's blood lab numbers. They aren't vested in us, because they didn't perform the transplant, that's my feeling any way.
Everyone have a great day!
💗Rebecca
Whidbey island
Washington
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Barbi, thanks for the new thread.
Kaylia, prayers for Aubrey and your family.
February was a good month. I lost 2.5 lbs and feel good. I only missed my 10000 steps two days this month.
Feb goals were to read this site everyday and comment at least once a week. Done
To log food before it goes in my mouth. Done
March goals…. Repeat the February goals and add 15 minute meditation daily.
My word for 2019 is “Present” and for me that means facing life head on and communicating with people I come in contact with in my daily life. I’ve spent my life being quite invisible and I like feeling a bit more connected. It’s difficult but has been a positive learning experience.
Thank you for the kind words and support regarding my legal case. There hasn’t been a ruling yet. Yesterday the judge got in touch with my lawyer and the four firms on the other side and said he needs more time. He asked that the final arguments and findings of fact and conclusions of law from each side be resubmitted in word form by email to his office and he will attempt to have a ruling within two weeks. I live in Washington six months and Alaska six months. This is a case to resolve my right and my sister’s right to live in the homes we built which are on the family land in Alaska. The wills of the second generation stated that the land was to be divided equally among the four surviving members of our third generation. But my cousin and brother produced four quitclaim deeds that we’d never seen that supposedly were signed in 1988 that gave them all the land. Two of the four QC were proven forged and we question the validity of the other two….. It is complicated. Whatever the ruling, my sister and I have decided that we are glad we fought for our rights and didn’t get bullied.
Wishing everyone a good March,
Betsy in NW Washington
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Mari -,just some quick ideas...
Could you do seated weight lifting? Or weight lifting in general? These gals were talking about the book Strong Women Stay Young. I bought it and the exercises are not hard at all and you can start the program where you are in regard to your fitness. Very simple to do, twice a week.
And the other steps I took after my surgeries to gain back strength, was simply getting up and moving. Standing, being weight bearing, walking around my home and doing steps once I could! Then if and when I could get outside and eventually back to the gym I had some overall strength.
You can do it! Every baby step in the right direction helps!! Go girl!!! 👏5 -
2019 Word: Commit
February Goals:
1. Commit to whole month of 19/5. 100%
2. Continue with MFP recommendations ... calories/log food/etc. 75%
3. New recipe/new food item each month. 100% ... discovered collard greens, cherry bomb peppers, Spanish black radishes and turnips. Tried a Puerto Rican Crab dish ... meh
4. Journal each day. 100%
5. Declutter one area of home for 15 minutes each day. 75%
6. Clean kitchen/sink before bed. 75%
7. Resume committed daily prayer/devotional time. 60% Started but not consistent.
Lost 2 to 2.5 pounds in February ... scale was bouncing this morning. I had hoped for more, but looking back on my journal showed that this was a stressful month. In the past, I would have gained. I lost at least 2 pounds. I'll take it.
March Goals: The same, with the addition of continued kettle bell workouts. The 19/5 intermittent fasting is a helpful tool for me. I'm not hungry and I'm eating well. A little too well when I was having pity parties for myself but the intermittent fasting did provide some damage control. I continue with the CICO/logging because I think portion control and moderation work hand in hand. I don't care what hours you eat or fast ...or what diet you're following... no one can lose weight eating unlimited sugar/carbs/calories. Decluttering, cleaning, planning ... all of these things have contributed to this month's success. Onward with March.
The ellipsis conversation ... my son was perturbed with my use of the ellipsis in a text message conversation we were having. He accused me of using them to show irritation or attitude. I wondered if there was a different meaning for the ellipsis in text messages for the younger generation. I know I get a lot of today's lingo wrong ... wouldn't surprise me if I was wrong in punctuation as well.
Karen VA ... you did nothing wrong with helping your grandson, especially in the manner you described. Have you ever seen some of the dioramas handed in by elementary school children? Now there's a problem with parental involvement!!
Suzu (did I get that right?) ... Welcome!
Rebecca ... the blood pressure numbers you have indicated are not necessarily high or in need of medication. A trip to you primary care doctor is in order.
Beth near Buffalo where the sun is shining!2 -
Oh, Heather, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I have friends from high school all the way back in Columbus - about 2200 miles - and I would be terribly upset if I couldn't get back to be with them one more time.
On another note, wax can be SO annoying! For years I slept with earplugs because I worked 7:30pm-4:00am. Wax would build up terribly. Have you tried sleeping or even just napping for an hour or so on a heating pad? That consistent heat well sometimes liquify it enough to be moved. Try either that or a bath or hot tub soak with ear submerged for a while. It gets so thick that a few moments of heat doesn't penetrate enough.
Suzu! Delighted to welcome you! Brown recluse bites are nasty, I know! It's so fortunate that you survived and are back on the healthy track.
Carol in GA, if that container incident had happened to me, I'd have probably cried. Even though things may LOOK like chaos, I do have a system, and having it rearranged without my input would leave me so distressed!
Machka! Lol! "Send him around to my place!" Along with the heat, rain chance every day. Does the rain cool things, or just add to the humidity and misery?
SpikeyHair, that ring is lovely! It's such a good feeling to wear something with love behind it.
Viv, what a fun tradition! Mushroom stroganoff sounds lovely. Glad to see you posting.
Pip! you've got to be kidding me! The sunshine is lovely but it's not THAT warm out yet!
Barbara AHMOD! Holy Christmas! That is one bad gap! I'm glad some supplies are getting through! Is that the major coast road? I'd thought it was north of town.
MariMcKeon, your situation parallels mine except for age almost exactly. I'm 75, use a cane, and have trouble on uneven ground (although that is improving!). I asked my Dr. for a referral for physical therapy since I have those stability problems. They give me supervised and supported exercises, and suggested I get a regular metal frame walker and get little gliders put on the back legs. The rolling walkers are not as easy to walk with for me. I can do 1/4 mile already. I could do maybe 100-150' before.
Rebecca, get that BP checked by a doctor or nurse on their machines, and NOT immediately after exercise before you panic. Mine is highly variable and needs to be assessed correctly. It's actually usually low.
Goal for March! Get to Onederland by my birthday on the 26th. Get fluids in EVERY DAY! Get outdoors on sunny days and move!
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Oh, Heather, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I have friends from high school all the way back in Columbus - about 2200 miles - and I would be terribly upset if I couldn't get back to be with them one more time.
On another note, wax can be SO annoying! For years I slept with earplugs because I worked 7:30pm-4:00am. Wax would build up terribly. Have you tried sleeping or even just napping for an hour or so on a heating pad? That consistent heat well sometimes liquify it enough to be moved. Try either that or a bath or hot tub soak with ear submerged for a while. It gets so thick that a few moments of heat doesn't penetrate enough.
Suzu! Delighted to welcome you! Brown recluse bites are nasty, I know! It's so fortunate that you survived and are back on the healthy track.
Carol in GA, if that container incident had happened to me, I'd have probably cried. Even though things may LOOK like chaos, I do have a system, and having it rearranged without my input would leave me so distressed!
Machka! Lol! "Send him around to my place!" Along with the heat, rain chance every day. Does the rain cool things, or just add to the humidity and misery?
SpikeyHair, that ring is lovely! It's such a good feeling to wear something with love behind it.
Viv, what a fun tradition! Mushroom stroganoff sounds lovely. Glad to see you posting.
Pip! you've got to be kidding me! The sunshine is lovely but it's not THAT warm out yet!
Barbara AHMOD! Holy Christmas! That is one bad gap! I'm glad some supplies are getting through! Is that the major coast road? I'd thought it was north of town.
MariMcKeon, your situation parallels mine except for age almost exactly. I'm 75, use a cane, and have trouble on uneven ground (although that is improving!). I asked my Dr. for a referral for physical therapy since I have those stability problems. They give me supervised and supported exercises, and suggested I get a regular metal frame walker and get little gliders put on the back legs. The rolling walkers are not as easy to walk with for me. I can do 1/4 mile already. I could do maybe 100-150' before.
My March Goals: Get to Onederland by my birthday. Walk outdoors on clear days - I.e. not muddy.
Sharon, Nearly There, Near Seattle
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Hi Everyone
I am new to all of this and have come across your feed which I’m hoping will inspire, help and guide me through my journey. I have suddenly put on weight around my mid section and have now had to go further than just a PT. I am now calorie counting etc. I am vegetarian and work long hours in my Cleaning Business so getting to the gym can be tricky at times.
Jacque
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Katla Thanks for advice on Medicare plans! I would like to reap all the wisdom I can from this group on that topic. For some reason it seems intimidating. So many plans, so many options, so much fine print. I hear a lot of people talking about AARP plan and somebody said "get part F" and I don't know beans about either. I've got to do my homework.1
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noegrand123 wrote: »Barbie I love reading the Women 50+ thread and will jump on here!
Love your word for this year!
For March my goal is to lose 10 pounds!
Hanging in there in Missouri! We had beautiful sun today! Hope everyone has a great evening!
You had sun yesterday?? I'm so jealous. I'm in eastern MO (St Louis area) and we had sleet/snow/rain/gloom all day. I even ended up with a day off work due to the weather. More than ready for spring and sun!
Goal for February was to lose 2 pounds. I ended up gaining 1 instead. That just happened this past week though and I know why - my birthday was last weekend and we've had "extras" around the house. Now that those are gone, the weight should hopefully start moving in the right direction again. Speaking of senior discounts - according to my gym, I am now a senior (55+) so my membership is going down from $35/month to $24. Can't argue about that, though I don't feel any older now than I did last week (and I still don't feel anywhere near my age ).
My mini-vacation last week was nice. I spent a couple of days just doing things I wanted to - like getting a new haircut and working a puzzle - and I'm feeling much less irritable than I was before. I'm sure it also helps that I've been sleeping better for the last week or so. Not sure why the change, but I'll take it.
Goals for March -
1. lose the 1# I gained and hopefully the 2 I had hoped to lose in February;
2. get outside more - easier to do if winter ever ends, but either way, I need the fresh air
Janet in eastern MO3 -
Good morning all! Happy Friday and Happy March!
Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into another month!
Stress Buster for Machka- Deep breathing, walks/runs outside always serve me well; but sometimes I need to hit things. Years ago, my husband had a medicine bag ( a boxing punching bag). I used to punch and kick that thing quite often. Loud grunts and sometimes shouts accompanied each punch and afterward I always felt amazing. Chopping wood or throwing an axe/hatchet at a target accomplishes the same thing.
Well, kids arriving! Gotta fly. ttfn xoxoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
This worked for my daughter. She went through some rough times and for a while was always angry. She took some kickboxing classes and we bought her a punching bag for Christmas that we hooked up in the basement. She worked out a lot of anger/stress on it. She doesn't use it much anymore, but I'm thinking I might start. Can't hurt, right ?
Janet - eastern MO
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trucker743 wrote: »Sorry. Won't let me delete duplicate. Edit button won't respond.
Sometimes if I have double posted, I just delete and put a happy face in its place.💗
Yep I will ask the doctor next time.👍
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Rebecca - glad your little car is paid off! What a cute little thing, bet you get great mileage. If I didn't live in the toolies and haul bags of dirt and plants around, I'd sure like one of those.
Regarding your DH's prescription vitamins, you might check into GoodRX for a coupon? If it's on the list you might get a big savings there.
Rori - Happy Retirement anniversary. I can't remember now if I've been retired for 2 or 3 years, lol. I walked into the courthouse the other day to pay our taxes and I saw only one employee who left who had been there as long as me - initially started in 1995. If my 2007 Subaru Forester bites the dust I might consider a good quality used one if I'm still hauling dirt and plants. The little things do run forever with minimal maintenance, thank goodness.
Karen in VA - we ended up with Medicare Plan F after going over everything with an insurance broker who explain the Medicap supplements and Medicare Advantage (which often includes dental, prescription, vision and gym??). Here's the story:We ended up with a Medigap Plan F - "Regence Bridge Plan". Very similar to AARP United Healthcare. Anyhow, it was explained to us that jumping from an "Advantage" plan which I think has co-pays to a Medigap plan later might be iffy - might be charged a higher rate. With DH's medical problems and now mine, figured we'd just jump right in there up front. We do get a gym membership with it.Onions, Kale, and lettuce have sprouted so I need to clear off a shelf in the potting shed for them. They can deal with cold weather so just need to find a nice place for them to sleep on a heat mat and I'll set them on the picnic table that gets morning sun during the day after the frost has lifted.
The F is more expensive but we never see a bill for doctor/hospital/physical therapy/allergy stuff. I consider doctor bills and co-payments a PITA equivalent to telemarketers, having gone through so many problems before Medicare I never want to see a bill again. Plus if anything happens to me, DH won't have to figure it out.
I got a Delta Dental plan, and our optometrist has special senior rates which are fine for an exam/lenses. We did enroll in the cheapest Part D prescription plan available, again because enrolling in that later we may be charged at a higher rate. We have yet to use it, getting all prescriptions through our Direct Care doc for generally less than co-pays or we use GoodRX for what the clinic doesn't stock. To boil it down.... not sure what's available in your state but I'd advise stopping by a broker's office and get info on the different plans and come back to him/her with questions.
OK, out to pump iron. It's been too many days.
New ladies - highly recommend Strong Women Stay Young for weight training you can do at home. Light dumbbells and ankle weights, nothing more than 10# for me. Amazing that just going thru a half hour routine 2 or 3 times a week is enough to jolt my metabolism up a notch.
Sending hugs and prayers for all who need them.
Lanette
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Yep Lanette, we have been going to Rite Aide and with our phone number imputed at the register, get a buy one get one free deal. The fact that the 3 actual medicines are renewed at the on base clinic for free counteracts the vitamins we have to pay for. But I miss the customer service we got from OHSU pharmacy, because it was delivered to our doorstep. The bills lady always sent me a nice message too.
Well my little island is going downhill fast. The fact that we have a free bus service, transit system, makes us a holiday spot for all the Seattle homeless, once they find a way to get here. There's homeless camps set up all along the route, (how convenient!), and services to provide them with all the tents, bedding they need. The police make them relocate, and the forest is a complete mess, trash and feces all over. Not to mention used needles from our handy, dandy needle exchange program. There is a place that hands out whatever they need, and in a month its just trash. The school kids are used as a collection service, each grade collecting different items, socks, batteries, to go to this shelter. I'm all for collecting, but when it goes to heroin addicts I have a problem. Ok rant over. Its just sad because this place is only 37 miles long and 10 miles wide, we don't have room for people that don't wish to actively participate in society.
Oh I bought some nuts, some chopped dates, and coconut today at the commissary! I plan on creating some sort of energy balls with oatmeal, honey and the nuts, dates and coconut. Sounds good already huh!
Husband took me to our favorite pizza place. I pigged. But not too bad. It was buffet lunch, so I had salad too.
Well, I haven't thought of my goals yet, nor a word of the month. Hey back to y'all with that!💗
💗Rebecca
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Hi there,
This afternoon I fell asleep and went out like a light for an hour. Felt so much better afterwards. I was feeling quite under par before.
This evening we met the family for pizza. The kids eat free! I had far too many calories but my pizza was delicious - fennel sausage and broccoli. A white pizza, my favourite.
Here we all are.
Must run tomorrow to make up for it.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX8 -
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(((Rebecca))): High BP is not something to ignore. I hope you’ll get into a doctor ASAP. It may be something that requires medication, or maybe food and exercise will do it. Either way, you need to take care of yourself because your men need you.
Betsy: Good luck with your legal hassles. I hope you win.
MariMcKeon: Welcome to a great group! I have a gym membership where they have stationary bicycles and recumbent stationary exercise “bikes” available along with treadmills and an array of other exercise machines. They also have classes, including the yoga classes that I love. My health insurance pays for the gym membership. I don’t know whether the recumbent stationary bikes would work for you but it is a possibility. Good luck. :flowerforyou:
Betsy: Keeping my fingers crossed for a legal victory for you.
Jacque from Australia: Welcome to a great group! Stop by often to give and get support.
Lanette: I’m glad you spoke up about Medicare plans. I think you did an excellent job explaining options. Our plan includes medical, dental & pharmacy. We chose to add the dental to our policy for an additional fee. Our plan pays for our gym membership but does not pay for eye glasses. We have to pay for glasses out of pocket. DH’s cataract surgeries were covered as medical.
Heather: I love the photo of your family enjoying pizza. What a handsome group!
Pip: I love your pup pictures.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Home and in jammies and in bed with the pup...it feels so good...we have missed some big storms but we will be getting walloped this weekend with 2 storms4
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spikeyhair wrote: »The ring Mum gave me for my 21st which I'm now able to wear
Lovely! So nice.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon2 -
Snow, snow, and more snow...Unfortunately that will mean flooding, flooding, and more flooding...2
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