WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,404 Member
    Back from overnight trip. No problems with MRI. They have changed things up a bit since last one I had-they have a mirror in top so you can see the window the tech is behind and some light so not nearly as claustrophobic. Test only took about 20 minutes so not so bad. Results not posted yet.

    Had good dinner with friend-we went to an Asian Bistro. Visited for a couple of hours. Then went to pub at hotel and visited with work colleagues. On the whole a good day. Did not sleep well at hotel so I see early bedtime in my future tonight.

    Surgery scheduled for pelvic floor/suspension, whatever they call it, for October 5. Need to get stuff in order here for that. Will have a couple of busy weekends, but will be productive.

    Had large lunch at meeting today so not feeling hungry for dinner. I have had some pickled Brussel sprouts and a jello. May have a bit of something else light.

    Saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth. I was born in 1954-I have never known a world without Queen Elizabeth. I know the monarchy is controversial, but I admired her as a woman who tried to make a difference but still respect tradition.

    Going to go unpack suitcase and do a couple of small things so I don't fall asleep quite this early!

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Got a donation in the mail, thanks lanette !!!
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Worked then cut the grass. Bought gas for the mower, now home to have dinner. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow so I just may go to the gym. I’ll go for my walk tonight

    Carla – I question if ANYONE can be as great a monarch as Elizabeth was

    SuebDew – feel better fast

    Ginny – good thoughts for your surgery. I was born in 55 so I haven’t know anyone other than Queen Elizabeth

    Michele NC
    who is off to take a shower and then probably work on the jigsaw puzzle
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    Heather sorry about the loss of Elizabeth II.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,206 Member
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  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,976 Member
    Barb, you can learn a lot from just reading Dana's blog posts at aslobcomesclean.com. She has youtube videos, too. some people find them helpful. I love her, but she does tend to ramble. If I was new to her, I might like the youtube videos, but I find them too long. She has one where she goes through her five step decluttering process with her husband to help him straighten up his office that is supposed to be pretty good.

    Actually, the audio books might be kind of cool. You could listen and clean at the same time.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    Barb, you can learn a lot from just reading Dana's blog posts at aslobcomesclean.com. She has youtube videos, too. some people find them helpful. I love her, but she does tend to ramble. If I was new to her, I might like the youtube videos, but I find them too long. She has one where she goes through her five step decluttering process with her husband to help him straighten up his office that is supposed to be pretty good.

    Actually, the audio books might be kind of cool. You could listen and clean at the same time.

    That's one of my issues with these things ... if I spent time listening to them or watching them, I would lose time to actually do the job.

    I've liked/followed several on Facebook (and have unfollowed the ones I don't like). There, they'll post 5 quick tips to deal with something, and that I don't mind because I can read it on the bus.

    Here, there are a number of professional organisers who will come to your house ... but they'll just tell you what needs to be done. Most won't get in there and help you do it!! I know what needs to be done. I need someone to work with me!

    I did find one who posts tips and interesting things on FB, and might come out and help: https://de-clutter.com.au/


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    No caretaker here today and it was a long day. I try to appreciate every moment with my husband but the nursing tasks are very mundane to me. I found a new ALS support group on line that I am going to try. They will meet again in October. One problem is that ALS patients are in such different stages and so one doesn't want to discourage caretakers that are in the early stages helping someone by venting and moaning and groaning about the later stages. We do join in on the virtual GA Association ALS support group. We watched a Ken Burns documentary about Genes and I recently read The Codebreaker about genes. Very fascinating what will be done with them in the future. Scary as well.

    Rosemarie from GA


    That's one of the issues with brain injury too. Every brain injury is unique and there are so many different levels of brain injury.

    My husband's brain injury is classified as "severe", but because some of his brain is unaffected, he can still do things ... like math, for example. His math brain cells are intact.

    Our association has meetings for everyone with brain injury which can be quite chaotic, and even when they choose themes, some of the themes are interesting but some don't apply to us. We've stopped going to the meetings for the time being because they haven't really appealed lately.

    It can be difficult.

    {{Hugs}}


    M in Oz

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,047 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    edited September 2022
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    Last evening, I read many chapters in my book.

    Today, there was much sleeping ...

    And then a walk and a visit to a flower show where I got my husband a dark slate hellibore.


    In the photo above, that's a rhododendron.



    Machka in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    I've been so enjoying wielding my telescopic fluffy duster. One room at a time. It gets right behind and above things and I love to see it gathering dust and fluff. :p
    Little things please little minds. :)

    I've also been slowly cleaning the oven glass door. Not been done since we moved in nearly four years ago. Baked on grease. I'm now down to the last few, stubborn spots. Trying to do it without harsh chemicals so I have been researching on line. It looks as if the very last bits are coming off with a dampened dishwasher tablet. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx in a cleaning frenzy
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Very sad news about the Queen's passing. What an amazing woman she was, working to the end, welcoming the new prime minister only days before.

    She will be a hard act for King Charles to follow.

    still catching up.

    Take care and love to all
    Viv UK <3
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited September 2022
    I can't help but feel a little sorry for King Charles III, although it looks as if he is off to a very good start.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,050 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,608 Member
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    REBECCA ~ Happy Belated 38th Anniversary! <3
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    edited September 2022
    Some asked about the homopathic remedy I recently took for COVID. It is called nux vomica. It is usually used for over indulgence in drinking and eating. I learned about it from a homopathic vet Wil Falconer. I bought it on line at a very reasonable price. In homopathy their remedies are highly diluted medicines. Even so I approached it cautiously. This one came as tiny pills that you put under your tongue. I only put one under my tongue to see if I had any adverse reaction before I upped the dose. Then for my first dose which are six of these. (They are smaller than a grain of rice.) I did three then and then three more. Once I was sure I had no adverse reaction I took a dose five hours later. I only took what was prescribed for as long as I needed it. It is not something you want to take daily for an extended time. Wil Falconer explained homopaths come up with a remedy for an illness. He did not go into the details why this one is used for COVID. He did have a you-tube video for a while that gave more explanation but he was pressured to take it down because it is an outside the box treatment that only cost $7 for a bottle. I am feeling fine today about a week after the treatment.

    Still learning about possible treatment for DrewB through the pet summits I have been listening to. Right now I am changing her diet to raw, giving her a few supplements, and watching her stress levels. Her energy level is improving with this. I have another vet visit in a month. I am learning about some other holistic treatments that I may use if her blood work shows she needs further improvement. I am one that tends to want to try everything at once and am learning too many changes at once is not always to best course of action.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,206 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited September 2022
    Margaret, so glad to see you are approaching the homeopathic remedies with caution. Many people underestimate the pharmacological potency of homeopathic preparations. I know of a heart transplant patient and a liver transplant patient who experienced organ rejection years after their transplants due to taking either Gingko or Ginseng supplements without consulting their transplant teams. I like homeopathy, but have a healthy respect for it, like you.

    Karen in Virginia
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,608 Member
    Heather ~ At least your husband is willing to spend money on something you both seem to love doing! :)

    Facebook: Wow! They have changed the way it looks. One of those thing where if it is working, why mess it up! :s

    Carol in GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Margaret, so glad to see you are approaching the homeopathic remedies with caution. Many people underestimate the pharmacological potency of homeopathic preparations. I know of a heart transplant patient and a liver transplant patient who experienced organ rejection years after their transplants due to taking either Gingko or Ginseng supplements without consulting their transplant teams. I like homeopathy, but have a healthy respect for it, like you.

    Karen in Virginia

    Agreed. We have to be so careful with those herbal/natural things.

    A little while ago I found out that my antidepressant and Gingko did not play nicely together.

    And turmeric caused me issues.

    I'm currently gradually going off another herbal remedy for hot flashes. I still have hot flashes but I am testing a theory that the "solution" might actually be causing the problem.

    Just before I had my deviated septum surgery in 2020, I found out that garlic oil capsules reduce the blood's clotting capability ... which is good for me but not good going into a surgery.

    It's good to check what combinations are OK and what might cause more problems.

    M in Oz
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,901 Member
    edited September 2022
    Morning, afternoon and evening, all,

    Corey will be back soon. I got all the for-the-week shopping done online and delivered, and he headed into town to buy a good weed trimmer and stop at a couple of advertised sales on the way back. Always interesting to see what he comes home with, and since he's the cook, I don't argue too much. Barbecue chicken for dinner tonight and macaroni and cheese from scratch. Sounds yum. I just control my own portions, and we're both happy.

    Carol,     just say "NO!" :D Maybe make him a deal before he goes through the bags that, if he can tell you a week from now what's missing, you'll let him keep those he remembers. If he can't, they all go! Just a thought.

    Heather,     I always find it interesting when spouses or partners give a gift that is just as much benefit to them as it is to their partner. Like these experience gifts that are all the rage these days, cruises and such things. Effectively they've given themselves half of that gift. I guess it's all down to the relationship.

    Ah, he just pulled up...
    Later,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    Edit to add: He's so proud of that new trimmer... explained to me how to fill the tank, how to choke it, how to start it, how to put new string on it, and then turned me loose on a fence line with it. Weighs about 15 pounds, which doesn't sound like much, but gets heavy fast. It's a good buy - but the deal was that if he bought one, then I'm taking the two old ones and putting them out by the road with a "free" sign on each. It's a good trade-off. Couldn't get the gas one started, and the battery-operated one was wearing out fast. On the cost, I just keep telling myself, "A budget is a road map and a plan, it is not a law and not a crime to break it." :wink: I'm an incredibly lucky person to have him in my life.

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