WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,493 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,047 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Well today went well. Up at 3, left at 4:15 am. Then got to the hospital at 6:15, and the labs opened up at 6:30 am. Next stop was radiology where he had x rays, and a CT scan.. His doctor appointment was at 9:45 am and we were seen at 10;00 am. Doctor said his numbers looked good, kidneys working well. Better yet was that his liver oxygenation looked good, his veins to his liver running a good percentage. Overall a happy appt. Drove back to Mt Vernon and we stopped at our favorite Mexican place. So now I am full, tired, and have a grand stain of salsa on my shirt. Go figure!
    Glad we're home though. I took half of my meal home.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    Our old neighbor moved up there to Mt. Vernon and my cousin and her husband both teach there.
    Would love to do a road trip up that way again.

    Let me know when you do, we could meet up.👍💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,593 Member
    Rebecca - so glad you got such a good report

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,226 Member
    Evening ladies
    Lovely dinner out with the ladies
    Beautiful right on the river,
    And had a nice chat with my brother on the phone..
    Poor Miles has a fever,told Tracy if its not gone by monday to call the dr ,for possible ear infection.. she had quite a few when she was little as did I..and we both needed out tonsils out she got hers out at 10,me I was 30 ugh.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,757 Member
    Rosemarie - (((HUGS)))) so glad to see you back. <3 And I'm glad you are talking to different people about your DH. Keep us in your pocket, you know we wish you peace and happiness, and you'll find it. It's still early days for you I think. <3
    Thinking about spouses with gradually debilitating diseases, physical or mental (like dementia) I am reminded a little of the family of an alcoholic. Wives (or hubbys) are thrust into the role of caregiver and in a way, have the disease too, even though they think they should be the "healthy" one and tend to beat themselves up when they can't hold it together or do it "right."

    My DH's doctor helped me so much during DH's final year. I'd just make an appointment with him and go in and cry, his nurse would hug me, and he'd listen. Give some ideas and suggestions. His wife had passed a year earlier from a long bout with breast cancer. He let me know it was OK not to be good at this caretaker stuff, and to be angry and impatient was just how it rolled sometimes. I'd leave with a weight lifted off my shoulders, and a plan for DH (like getting him in for blood tests- he refused to go to the doctor!) I'm so grateful for that.

    Debbie - or any of you zipping up or down I-5 through Washington State south of Olympia - I'm not that far away and would love to meet you if only for a hug and cup of coffee!

    With Ezie cut back to 2 days a week, that will free up some time for you. ;)

    Heather - did they get that skylight situation figured out at your son's house? I hope they can get it to the state they can move in soon like they were planning.

    Rebecca - glad for the good report on Lee! Is his next appointment in a year?

    Katla - not sure if you keep up on the Portland area weather - your old stomping ground along the Columbia might hit 100f on Monday. I won't be that far behind you. Thankfully, it's only supposed to last a few days. We've made it through hotter weather before.

    Machka - I was happy to read your DH did fine with you being gone a few days. Considering the severity of his injury, he seems to be coping well. Bet you were glad to get home.

    Michele - I like that Oregano idea. :p Inna Gadda da Vida, baby!

    Have a wonderful weekend ladies!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State


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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,310 Member
    edited August 2023
    Good morning ladies!

    Well, it's been almost three weeks since the end of my sister challenge. I took a very generous break from my diet and exercise program. It was intentional at first, but lately I've been trying to get it back together and just not doing it. Maybe now that Teddy is better it will help. I need to rebuild my habits.

    I'm going out to dinner tonight, and then Sunday is generally rest day, but Monday I need to get back in the game.

    I've got laundry going, but I'm taking a nap before I get dressed. Last night was my turn to be restless.

    Annie in Delaware