WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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I had a talk with DH yesterday about what happened. I know it sounds like I’m defending him, but it is the reality here. As soon as he had gotten out of the car, he went to talk to a camper who was upset our bathrooms were closed and wanting to know when they would be open. Well, we didn’t have the answer to either but while I was almost crawling into the camper he was dealing with the campers. 1 problem and everyone gets upset. I don’t know why with the sewer b/c most all have bathrooms in their campers! SMH. But he did come in the camper and found me sitting on the chair with my head down and trying to stop the whole room from swirling. He then had to answer the phone from the ranger while I was sitting there about the sewer issue when I literally pushed him out of the way heading for the toilet as I felt like vomiting. He knows he can’t do anything about that so went back outside to deal with more campers. While he was dealing with them, that was when I ended up on the ground not being able to move. He asked if I wanted 911, and all I could get out was yes. He took care of the rest. I know him enough that he was panicking, but he had enough sense to call 911, then the ranger, then my daughter who lives in MA. Once he got to talk to the EMT’s who explained to him I was having an anxiety attack and would be fine, he updated my daughter and had to deal with all the nosy campers about why the ambulance was here and what was happening. Meanwhile in the ambulance, the EMTs were wonderful about calming me down, and giving me a shot. Though it took them 6 tries to put in an IV!!! I didn’t have any feeling in my arms yet so didn’t really feel that, but am bruised pretty bad from that.
Yesterday, I had a dentist appointment and was going to go alone, but DH wouldn’t let me. He insisted coming with me just in case. I’m glad he did because while picking up meds at Walmart, I began with the dizzy fainting feeling again. Back up a little and I had done a lot of research about panic attacks once I got home from hospital and looked up what a nurse told me. She said to have 1 glass of wine mid-day or early evening to relax me. The research confirmed that, and with actual scientific evidence that Pinot Noir was the best. I had picked some up at Walmart before I lost it. DH had stopped on the way home, to fill our water bottles (3 gal ones) I opened the door before he stopped thinking I was going to vomit again (I didn’t) and he asked if I wanted some of the wine to try. I didn’t really believe it would help but said yes. Ironically, I had found a travel ‘wine’ glass and bought that. Bless him, he brought me a half glass, which I told him is all I wanted and I sipped on that. I don’t know if it was ‘all in my head’ or if it really worked, but it pulled me out of the attack! 4 oz a day is what is supposed to work and be good for so, so that is all I will have and will continue my 8 month streak of sober and count the daily wine as medicine. LOL… am I wrong?? If I have more, which I plan not to, I will restart my streak.
Also have appointment with therapist on April 4 to discuss this incident and find out what she recommends from there. Meanwhile, meds in the morning, wine with dinner, then night time meds to try to control the attacks.
Thank you all for your concern and sorry about the book but need to talk.
Thanks for your love and patience! I really love this group.
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Heather,
I'm saddened to hear of you needing hip replacement, but also very proud of you for being so "proactive" in your decision making. To be free of pain is your goal, and hip surgery is your cure. 💖👍🏼
"TAKE CARE OF YOUR WELLNESS, SO YOU WON'T DEAL WITH AN ILLNESS"
(That phrase mulls around my thoughts when I make appointments etc, I am caring for my wellness).
I have heard amazing recovery stories from many of my friends and family that have had hip surgery. They really get you up soon, but rest assured they want you up and out of the hospital as soon as you are able, just a health precaution. Heck when Lee had his liver transplant he was out in a week, the medical world marvels me!💖👍🏼
hugs!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Heather - good good news about your hip operations, cancelling the upcoming cruise, etc. So glad it's all working out and that you have the funds to have it handled privately and not have to wait a year or more. I know you'll do fine with any post-op OT and exercises. Sounds like Easter is handled.
Ginny - did you have any home health care to help when you came home right after your hip operations? If I were in the same boat, I know I'd need to have some help at least initially, neighbors can only do so much but I know they'd be here if I asked. These are things I think about sometimes.
Annie - hope the dealer can find your car shock problem and get it fixed. I used to love eating by myself too when I worked in Seattle. So many cute restaurants close by with different kinds of ethnic foods. I was spoiled.
Tina - those desert wildflowers must be beautiful in person. You live in a great place being within driving distance to so many neat spots - desert, ocean, etc. I feel pretty lucky to live in a similar situation, those the same reasons DH and I moved to the Pacific Northwest from Indiana many years ago.
If I had the teleporter here right now I'd pick up anyone who wanted to go and zip down to Barbara's house and see how she's doing. Then stop by Rita's and out to Allie's.
Collette is coming today, so I need to start picking up dog toys and straightening up.
Make it a fabulous day, ladies!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Today is: Purple Day!! And a couple others that I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Smile ladies!!
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I just found this too. Made me smile! Thank you for all the hugs!! I need every one of them.
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Bea and John playing Monopoly. It's the Brighton and Hove game.
I used to play the classic London one with my grandfather. Happy memories.
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Heather--That is how hip replacements are done here. Just a little cut and up the same day and home later that day or the next morning. So happy for you that you have a plans in place and moving forward.
Lisa--I have my heart ultrasound and a couple other heart tests this Friday. DH has taken the day off to take me. Like you I will be glad when they are done and we know what we are dealing with.
Rita--Glad the wine helps and I would count that as meds too.
Cold and windy here today. But the snow has stopped.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE4 -
Happy 26th birthday to my son.
Years have gone by so fast.9 -
Vicki - Hope the tests give you a good idea of what's going on - preferably something easily fixable that will make you feel better quickly. Mine is all in reasonably good shape except for the A-fib, this is just purely to check for clots. There was no damage visible on the nuclear stress test. I'm glad your husband is taking the time off with you, too. I don't know about you, but I find it so hard to ask Corey for anything like this. I don't even know why! He's always great about it, but I still just hate asking.
Debbie - Happy 26th to your son. You look very happy in the picture with him.
Machka - Glad to hear the cortisone was of assistance with the rash.
Rita - Glad the wine helped with the panic attack! I don't think you should count half a glass of wine with food as anything more than medication, it should not break your streak. I may not be the best person to ask though, having zero experience with it.
Hope everyone else is holding it together... Got my iron labs drawn, did a quick run through Aldi's and picked up some chicken to marinate in yogurt and spices for dinner, and a perusal through Goodwill, found a couple of painting frames and a wooden box that I liked. Only one bathroom pitstop, which is a cheerful note for me.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in still chilly, but sunny AR
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 6min 22sec, 74elev, 2.86ap, 84ahr, 103mhr, 6.20mi= 590c
Strava app = 760c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 55.15min, 774elev, 112aw, gear35, 16.7amph, 49arpm, 115ahr, 137mhr, 15.39mi= 363c
Zwift stats- 55.17min, 774elev, 112aw, 48arpm, 16.71amph, 15.4mi= 354c
Total cal 953
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I had a talk with DH yesterday about what happened. I know it sounds like I’m defending him, but it is the reality here. As soon as he had gotten out of the car, he went to talk to a camper who was upset our bathrooms were closed and wanting to know when they would be open. Well, we didn’t have the answer to either but while I was almost crawling into the camper he was dealing with the campers. 1 problem and everyone gets upset. I don’t know why with the sewer b/c most all have bathrooms in their campers! SMH. But he did come in the camper and found me sitting on the chair with my head down and trying to stop the whole room from swirling. He then had to answer the phone from the ranger while I was sitting there about the sewer issue when I literally pushed him out of the way heading for the toilet as I felt like vomiting. He knows he can’t do anything about that so went back outside to deal with more campers. While he was dealing with them, that was when I ended up on the ground not being able to move. He asked if I wanted 911, and all I could get out was yes. He took care of the rest. I know him enough that he was panicking, but he had enough sense to call 911, then the ranger, then my daughter who lives in MA. Once he got to talk to the EMT’s who explained to him I was having an anxiety attack and would be fine, he updated my daughter and had to deal with all the nosy campers about why the ambulance was here and what was happening. Meanwhile in the ambulance, the EMTs were wonderful about calming me down, and giving me a shot. Though it took them 6 tries to put in an IV!!! I didn’t have any feeling in my arms yet so didn’t really feel that, but am bruised pretty bad from that.
Yesterday, I had a dentist appointment and was going to go alone, but DH wouldn’t let me. He insisted coming with me just in case. I’m glad he did because while picking up meds at Walmart, I began with the dizzy fainting feeling again. Back up a little and I had done a lot of research about panic attacks once I got home from hospital and looked up what a nurse told me. She said to have 1 glass of wine mid-day or early evening to relax me. The research confirmed that, and with actual scientific evidence that Pinot Noir was the best. I had picked some up at Walmart before I lost it. DH had stopped on the way home, to fill our water bottles (3 gal ones) I opened the door before he stopped thinking I was going to vomit again (I didn’t) and he asked if I wanted some of the wine to try. I didn’t really believe it would help but said yes. Ironically, I had found a travel ‘wine’ glass and bought that. Bless him, he brought me a half glass, which I told him is all I wanted and I sipped on that. I don’t know if it was ‘all in my head’ or if it really worked, but it pulled me out of the attack! 4 oz a day is what is supposed to work and be good for so, so that is all I will have and will continue my 8 month streak of sober and count the daily wine as medicine. LOL… am I wrong?? If I have more, which I plan not to, I will restart my streak.
Also have appointment with therapist on April 4 to discuss this incident and find out what she recommends from there. Meanwhile, meds in the morning, wine with dinner, then night time meds to try to control the attacks.
Thank you all for your concern and sorry about the book but need to talk.
Thanks for your love and patience! I really love this group.
RVRita
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Hello, Everyone!
About 14 years ago, I lost 40 pounds using MFP. Over the years, it's crept back, and now I'm heavier than I was when I started MFP by about 3 pounds. Life is so much different now. I'm post-menopausal, have a very sedentary job, more aches, and tight food budget. I did a lot of biking 14 years ago, but after a few spills, I became a bit fearful of riding by myself and my bike has been collecting dust.
BUT, my word for this year is ENOUGH. In this case, ENOUGH of excuses, I have to do something. So, I came back to my roots, so to speak. I'm going to find some free online videos, I also noticed that Prime Video has some workouts, too. I know I have to control what I eat, but I do love food and I love to bake. It's easy to say an treat now and then is okay, but during my more recent attempts at losing weight, I would lose 5 pounds, have a treat day, and gain 7. Just can't make head way.
Hoping with a good group of companions and a new found resolve, I can do this again!
Thanks for letting me ride along with you,
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Rita - your DH's reaction (or lack thereof) to your anxiety attack is understandable considering what all was going on. If it happens again, he'll certainly be tuned in and not worry about the campers and their problems. I agree with the others, wine in this case is certainly medicinal. Glad it helped you.
Debbie - Happy Birthday to Jonah. Nice, nice family photos. Love the look on your face where you are standing next to him. You and your DH did a great job.
Rebecca - your bread fail sounds like an early version of foccacia.
Lisa - sorry to hear the estrogen cream isn't doing what you'd hoped, hate that it's a long drive to go see the doc. Glad your bloods are drawn and good luck at the knee doc tomorrow. What's that chicken in yogurt and spices recipe? Sounds intriguing, I bet it will be good. I'm running out of ideas for chicken, was thinking it might be time for some Chicken Parmesan - something I can bake in the oven quickly and make several servings at a time.
Welcome Linda!
Collette told me about an AMZing (Amazon) Bin Store in a nearby town. "Liquidation & bin store full of overstock, shelf-pulls and returns. Where every day is Black Friday!" She said every day the prices go down by a few dollars and she's gotten some nice clothing and shampoo there for a fraction of the regular price. I don't need anything, but sounds like a good thing for bargain hunters and will give the local thrift stores some competition. Might be fun to walk through. I bet these stores will be popping up all over if they haven't already.
I did a pantry declutter after Collette left. Lots of carby stuff I generally don't eat anyhow - pasta, rice, huge boxes of oatmeal, sugar. The food bank is always asking for food like this so will be glad to drop it off.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Welcome Linda!
Rebecca, once I tried my grandmother's bread recipe. It came out so hard and dense that the dog wouldn't eat it! Bread takes experience with the pans, the oven, fresh yeast, a warm house and good luck.
I took my car to the dealer, walked to a restaurant, had lunch, walked back and picked up the car. My belly rumbled but behaved. They said they were unable to duplicate the problem. But they checked a bunch of things and didn't charge me. So I'm presuming it's safe to drive.
I got a lottery ticket. MegaMillions is up over a billion dollars! Such a dream. I would buy a Pelaton, or something like it. And some subscriptions like SiriusXM. And help out some family. Maybe a new car. And save the rest to buy a house later. Mostly I would stop worrying that Dad will sell this house to pay for memory care.
Hope all of you with foot and heart and hip and other issues get good treatment. I was very grateful to be able to walk a bit today.
Annie in Delaware
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Afternoon ladies
Nice day out with Doris..she got her Dr done we went to lunch and then went to get my bloodwork done for my kidney dr..
Have all my stuff for the colonoscopy/ endoscopy on Tuesday ...I hate the prep.. but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
Rita- my grandma used to have a short snort of port nightly because her cardiologist told her to..bless her she lived until 93.
Heather- you'll be dancin a jig before you know it..
You all be thinking of Tracy ,she has her Fetal monitor Dr appointment. Thats the high risk dr.5 -
Heather, I am so glad to hear that you have found a solution to all your pain and that you are able to find the funds to pay for it. Sorry to hear that it will put a damper on your upcoming travel plans but will allow a future with less pain and more possibilities. More than 15 years ago we had to cancel an RV trip that would have taken us across the US and into the Canadian Maritime Provinces---a trip of a lifetime. We had to cancel the trip because a few weeks before we were to leave a routine cardiology visit for Jake resulted in his getting the implanted defibrillator that has extended his life. We couldn't go on a long trip so soon after the surgery. We missed that trip but his life and health improved and brought us many additional good years. I wish the same for you
🌞❤Barbie in NW WA6 -
Whidislander wrote: »Heather,
I'm saddened to hear of you needing hip replacement, but also very proud of you for being so "proactive" in your decision making. To be free of pain is your goal, and hip surgery is your cure. 💖👍🏼
"TAKE CARE OF YOUR WELLNESS, SO YOU WON'T DEAL WITH AN ILLNESS"
(That phrase mulls around my thoughts when I make appointments etc, I am caring for my wellness).
I have heard amazing recovery stories from many of my friends and family that have had hip surgery. They really get you up soon, but rest assured they want you up and out of the hospital as soon as you are able, just a health precaution. Heck when Lee had his liver transplant he was out in a week, the medical world marvels me!💖👍🏼
hugs!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
The way they do hip replacement now is so different from when dh had his all done(four done total)
He was in the hospital for two weeks with the first one(there were a few complications)
My best friend had one done last year, and the plan was to send her home the very same day but her BP was too low so they kept her over night. Dh's friend had one done and he had surgery at 6AM and was home not long after lunch time I think.By dinner for sure.
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Rita-technically it ends the streak but you have said you believe you are co-dependent more than alcoholic and if that is the case it won't matter. Do what you think is best right now. If it turns out it is a problem for you, you know you can go without. My only concern would be if alcohol mixes with the medications but I know very little about those meds. I simply can't imagine a panic attack to that degree-it must be horrible. Having said that I will probably have one tomorrow! I am glad you talked to DH about event-his responses make much more sense now. Good for him going to dentist with you.
Lanette-I had very little help. My son stayed a couple of nights with me/came over after he got off second shift. Nurse came 2 times a week for 2 weeks. Home physical therapy 3 times a week. I prepared by meal prep and freezing some stuff, I put dishes, etc I thought I would need on the table so I didn't have to reach, stocked freezer. I got a tray to put over handles of walker so I could carry food into living room from kitchen, got a good spill proof cup. It worked for me.
Lisa-hope after this round of stuff you know more.
Rebecca-I like really dense bread.5 -
One of the reasons they push knee replacement patients out the door so fast is to lesson infection chances. Of course, in the US insurance is the main reason.
I suspect the same is true for hip replacements.
Okie in the Texas Hill Country
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »@SophieRosieMom You didn’t get my My Fitness Pal emails? I sent my weigh in to you Friday.
I can just add my weekly results. Might be easier. Thanks.
Ava_javaplace
Ava - my apologies! I did get your email, it didn't click that it was for today's thread. I'm used to looking for them on Sunday and Monday mornings.
Let's try again for next Monday - send me your info any time this week and I'll grab it for next Monday's thread.
Lanette
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☘️ Terri0 -
(((Rita))) How scary!
(((Heather))) Hang in there. Hope it gets resolved soon.
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Evening ladies
Im tucked in and crazy cat has decided to grace me with her presence lol,Tom keeping Alfie through Thursday as he will be going to Florida for a couple weeks,want him to get ad much Alfie love as he can get before he goes..
Horrible about that bridge in Baltimore..
Geesh you just never know..
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Rita - your DH's reaction (or lack thereof) to your anxiety attack is understandable considering what all was going on. If it happens again, he'll certainly be tuned in and not worry about the campers and their problems. I agree with the others, wine in this case is certainly medicinal. Glad it helped you.
Debbie - Happy Birthday to Jonah. Nice, nice family photos. Love the look on your face where you are standing next to him. You and your DH did a great job.
Rebecca - your bread fail sounds like an early version of foccacia.
Lisa - sorry to hear the estrogen cream isn't doing what you'd hoped, hate that it's a long drive to go see the doc. Glad your bloods are drawn and good luck at the knee doc tomorrow. What's that chicken in yogurt and spices recipe? Sounds intriguing, I bet it will be good. I'm running out of ideas for chicken, was thinking it might be time for some Chicken Parmesan - something I can bake in the oven quickly and make several servings at a time.
Welcome Linda!
Collette told me about an AMZing (Amazon) Bin Store in a nearby town. "Liquidation & bin store full of overstock, shelf-pulls and returns. Where every day is Black Friday!" She said every day the prices go down by a few dollars and she's gotten some nice clothing and shampoo there for a fraction of the regular price. I don't need anything, but sounds like a good thing for bargain hunters and will give the local thrift stores some competition. Might be fun to walk through. I bet these stores will be popping up all over if they haven't already.
I did a pantry declutter after Collette left. Lots of carby stuff I generally don't eat anyhow - pasta, rice, huge boxes of oatmeal, sugar. The food bank is always asking for food like this so will be glad to drop it off.
Lanette
SW WA State
Except it was like a rustic dark bread of some sort. I remember distinctly a dark brown brick.😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
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So some work guys came to remove the linoleum. It was a bigger job then they expected. Go figure! If you put a trouble call in May for a stain under your linoleum, and then 9 months later you tackle it, this is what happens. Under the dishwasher was a wet, black mess. They removed the flooring, applied a bleach anti mold mixture to the floor and the space where the dishwasher was. Then they covered the floor in a barrier matting. They have to get with the gal at Century 21 to amend the work to include removing all the lower cabinets because of moisture damage. Then because most cabinets are an all or nothing thing maybe the uppers too. So fridge is in the other room with table, and we will probably be waiting 4+ weeks for the gal at Century 21 to communicate with the owner, and the insurance company. Fun stuff. Not!
Before bleach was applied
After with the barrier matting.
I did tell the worker guys that Lee is a liver transplant recipient so having no immune system and having this situation is not great for his overall health. They would definitely put it in their paperwork.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »
Debbie - Happy 26th to your son. You look very happy in the picture with him.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in still chilly, but sunny AR
Any time I get to spend with Jona, I am happy. Took a LONG time and lot to get that boy. I cherish my time with him.5 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »[
Debbie - Happy Birthday to Jonah. Nice, nice family photos. Love the look on your face where you are standing next to him. You and your DH did a great job.
Collette told me about an AMZing (Amazon) Bin Store in a nearby town. "Liquidation & bin store full of overstock, shelf-pulls and returns. Where every day is Black Friday!" She said every day the prices go down by a few dollars and she's gotten some nice clothing and shampoo there for a fraction of the regular price. I don't need anything, but sounds like a good thing for bargain hunters and will give the local thrift stores some competition. Might be fun to walk through. I bet these stores will be popping up all over if they haven't already.
I did a pantry declutter after Collette left. Lots of carby stuff I generally don't eat anyhow - pasta, rice, huge boxes of oatmeal, sugar. The food bank is always asking for food like this so will be glad to drop it off.
Lanette
SW WA State
Thanks
I can't help but smile when I am with Jona.
His name is Jonathan but I have always called him Jona or Jonabug. Never been John or Johnny.
(Jonathan and I are really close, always has been.) Dh had never been around any kids so he was really clueless and helpless for the most part. No helping with feeding or diapers. Would fall asleep when he was supposed to be watching him- one night, I had a Tupperware meeting. Told dh he had to watch Jona for the hour or so I would be gone. I came home, dh is mad and had a big red mark on his forehead and a headache. He had fallen asleep on the floor or something and Jona kicked one of those little wooden blocks- hit him in the forehead- Jona was about 2 yrs old at the time. I told dh , THAT is why he couldn't take a nap while he was supposed to be watching Jona. I didn't leave him alone with dh very often.
We have a Black Friday store here in town now. There is one called Falling Prices in the next town that is basically the same thing. It really is fun to check and see what treasures you can find. We tend to go on Mondays which is the $2 day. We went this past Sunday($4 day) but only bought 2 things. Other weeks, we get a bit crazy and buy way too much. I am looking forward to Christmas this coming year with all the decorations I bought there-like the 11ft blow up arch way. Or the 8ft snowman. The irridecent tree if I can figure out how to put it together. So many things- lots of things for my garden and things for dh to use with his 3D printed Godzillas.
Debbie
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