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  • pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA
    pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA Posts: 1,701 Member
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    " The only problem is that you can't have grapefruit with statin medicines which both Jake and I take to reduce cholesterol."

    thats what I was thinking too, and I know I saw that warning on a medicine he takes.. I've got to check that right now before I forget it again, thank you for reminding me. It would need to be discussed with the dr. He takes Lipitor and Welchol.

    thank you

    p.s. I love to freeze grapes then have a cupful.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Barbie, grapes are usually my go to snack. They contain so much water that I can have a lot of them.

    I didn't know about the statin medications. My cholesterol was up a few years ago but it is down now, so no meds. I would have a lot of problems taking them...I love grapefruit. Just had a half this morning.

    I did good yesterday. Stayed under calories...maybe a bit too low. But, I will probably make up for it today. I did 1 hour of Zumba last night and am planning on going to the YMCA tonight to use the weight machines.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,122 Member
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    Happy Tuesday!! :bigsmile: We are blessed with another beautiful day!!

    Who would have thought grapefruit juice shouldn't be taken with some meds? I am glad I don't take any over the counter meds.

    Barbie, any word on our boy Jake? Please give him our love. :heart: The newly engaged couple is so happy and so excited I feel guilty I was in doubt. I should no better to worry about things that might not happen.

    Phoebe, I knew you were a great person, anyone who loves animals the way you do is perfect in my book. :blushing:

    Marie, you still amaze me with your abilities to do so much on the Internet and with your crafts, you are one talented lady. Glad you got a sprinkling of rain, it must have cooled it down for a short time yes?

    Jeri, when do start your radiation treatments? Are you feeling better and stronger now? :love:

    Becky, you are doing such a great job with your exercise, keep up the good work.

    I am going to head to the casino for a few hours so wish me luck. Have a great day!!
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,122 Member
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    Skinny Dipping

    An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years. He had a
    large pond in the back.

    It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic
    tables, horseshoe courts, and some orange, and lime trees.

    One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn't been
    there for a while, and look it over.

    He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the
    pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.

    As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his
    pond.

    He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to

    the deep end.

    One of the women shouted to him, 'we're not coming out until you leave!'

    The old man frowned, 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked
    or make you get out of the pond naked....'

    Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the alligator.'

    Some old men can still think fast.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


    Have a great day!!
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Sandy...Love it :love: Keep them coming.
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,316 Member
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    BARBIE. I wish Jake well.

    SANDY. I love the joke. LOL. Keep 'em coming.

    I was feeling good but now I have come down with an infection in my incision. Rats. I started antibiotics and at first they seemed to be making a difference but I'm not sure now. I go back to see the doctor on Thursday. I really want this to be all put behind me so I am thinking positive thoughts. Radiation should start in October so I need to heal up so they can do it.

    It cooled down here today. Thank goodness but I'm not complaining about the heat. It is almost September so cooler weather will soon be here.

    Hope everyone is having a great day.
  • pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA
    pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA Posts: 1,701 Member
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    so sorry Jeri, feel better soon, take care

    Sandy, that was a good joke that I've never heard before, going to tell dh that one!!
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
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    OH, FUDGE, 20 minutes of my post disappeared into cyberspace, and now I'm late!

    BARBIE, best of everything for Jake!
    SANDY, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: and great news and much happiness to you all!
    PHOEBE, good luck on the new way of eating
    Grapefruit and its juice should be discussed with the doctor for anyone on statins and certain blood pressure meds, as well.
    JERI...we'll all think positive for you! So sorry about the infection :flowerforyou:
    WELCOME --Marge? That's where my post disappeared, trying to make the welcome fancy! If the name's wrong, I mean well!
    MARIE, rename you wonder woman with all your accomplishments.
    BECKY...do a Zumba class for me, too!
    Really wrecked my food yesterday, first at an opening of the new Aldi store here, where they handed us hot dogs on a bun, and who could refuse that? Not I :embarassed: . Then dined at our favorite Greek restaurant (looks like a dump, food is divine!) and I forgot to sign in yesterday so I'm back to day 1 in here! Anyway, the sodium added back my 3 pounds, and was worth every morsel. So better go have lunch before it's dinnet time again! Hi to all the people who disappeared into my cyberspace post!
    Buzz
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,986 Member
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    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Jake is on his way home from the hospital. The angiogram went well and the doctor found nothing wrong. He said that any pain Jake feels is not a pain of damage but just his heart telling him to slow down ( during the move, everyone was telling him to slow down and he didn't always listen, but maybe he'll listen to his heart). The doctor released him and good friend, Larry, drove over to pick him up. They will stop for dinner on the way home and will be here in a few hours depending on how long it takes to eat dinner and how long they have to wait for the ferry.

    :sad: :brokenheart: Jeri, I'm so sorry to hear about the infection.:brokenheart: I, too, am thinking positive thoughts for you

    :laugh: Sandy, once again the joke was great

    :wink: Jake has to take it easy for three days so I'll be doing the dog walking which means I'll get all the steps and calories. :laugh:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
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    Phoebe I am off of my daytime Insulin just on Lantus at night and the doctor cut it down. I am to keep a record and let her know how it is working. i am so glad.after 4 years taking 4 shot a day is great. My diet is working maybe not as much on weight loss. but it will happen.

    Barbiecat I am so glad Jake is coming back home soon I was afraid he would over do it.. Take care Jake.. you are not a yung as you used to be.:bigsmile:


    Jeri So sorry about your infection your meds should tttake care of it. When does your Chemo start

    Sandy I sent your joke to my son.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Buzz thats a nice curse word 'oh fudge" My granny used to say o'sh.tt when she was sewing.My granny was so talent she could play the organ and she play it for her church. Me i can't even carry a tune Her sewing was fantastic she made dresses for some of the ladies for 2 dollors and thought that was too much.

    I sent Deb an Pm but have not her from her I gues she is taking a break from dieting Not me even if i am not losing weigh I keep posting. and reading the post.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,122 Member
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    From the American Association
    Of Retired People

    Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger women who are interested in them? A: Try a bookstore under fiction.
    Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause? A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done you'll have a place to live.
    Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the bible. Is that true?Where is it be found? A: Yes. Matthew 14:92: "And Mary rode Joseph's *kitten* all the way to Egypt .."
    Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60-plus year old husband? A: Tell him you're pregnant.
    Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles? A: Take off your glasses.

    Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking? A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.
    Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage? A: Storing memory is not a problem, Retrieving it is the problem.
    Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly? A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
    Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for eye glasses? A: On their foreheads.
    Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores? A: "Gosh, I remember these!"
    SMILE, You've still got your sense of humor!
  • ieuanfw
    ieuanfw Posts: 19
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    I just read through a lot of the post here on Senior Golden Sneaker and what a fun and interesting group. I'm hoping that at a young 71 I am old enough to be a part of your group and make a periodic entry once in a while.
    It looks like the group is from all over so the diversity of post has a wide variety of topics, which is great. I'll be watching my topics for more posting, til then Goodby AUGUST and hello SEPTEMBER.
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,316 Member
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    Phoebe, Buzz, Barbie, Marie and anyone I missed -- thanks for the good wishes. 

    Marie -- I won't know until the end of September when my chemo starts. Fingers crossed that my breast infection won't delay it. 

    Barbie - so glad Jake's angiogram went well. Whew. 

    Sandy - love your jokes. I can relate to the one about eye glasses lost on your head. That's where I found mine when they were lost this morning. 

    ieuanfw  -- join us, we have lots of fun. 

    Here's a picture from our camping trip.  Best wishes to all..

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    Bar U Ranch by FancyLady, on Flickr
  • Lafla
    Lafla Posts: 685 Member
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    Hi folks. Sorry that I continue to be here so sporadically. I will try to improve. The US Tennis Open is on so I have been wasting too much of my time in front of the TV. We did take a run in to the city today as Dave needed some materials for the biathlon trailer that he is fixing up. (darn I hate the corrections this iPad makes so that I end up with ridiculous word, note biathlon trailer that was supposed to read boat trailer) We did go out for lunch and I had a burger and salad. The burger was made with half lean beef and half bison, so delicious. Not the best choice but not the worst either!

    About the grapefruit -- sadly I have been without it for a long time and I do love it. It interacts badly with Tegretol which I take for seizures. It should be avoided with many drugs, some BP drugs, hormones and too many others to mention. Check with your pharmacist or your dr. if you have concerns. You can likely find out about your drug of concern on the Internet but I would not hesitate talking to the professionals.

    The other thing I have been avoiding is black licorice because of the interaction it has with Furosimide (a diuretic). You have to be careful with licorice, real licorice, I believe twizzlers are ok but I am still careful with them. I understand it really lowers potassium. I like real licorice but don't take the chance. Like grapefruit there are many other drugs that interact badly with licorice. I will get off my soapbox now!

    Marie -- great job on reducing the insulin. So happy for you.

    Jeri -- hope you get rid of the infection quickly.

    Barbie -- glad that the angiogram went well for Jake. Never hurts to have a little reminder to slow down!

    Sandy -- enjoyed your joke. Did you win at the casino?

    Buzz-- I know the frustration of losing your post!! How is your elbow?

    Welcome to the new folks. I know I wanted to say more but it will have to wait.
    Take care everyone. Gayla :heart:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
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    hey Gayla i am up couldn't fall asleep so i got up so i wouldn't bother Jerry Hey not a bad ideal maybe I should bother him. Might be fun.

    Thanks for the information. I do not like grapefuit. or licorice And what about your seizure? seems like I remembeer a little about you mention it once before but don't remember anything about it. Did you see where I ran across the old woman world's mag. that has our Wendy plan in it. 2003 i thought I had thrown it away.

    About your hamburger i was thinking about one just a few minutes ago. My plan for it would be to order one with out chips or anything thro the top of bun off either order a salad or a couple side orders.Get them to cut the coutons out of the salad. The place alice and I ate Sunday has a nice asortment of side orders. Sounds good to me. Alice is eating like me now. I hope she stick with it for she foundout when she had her surgery she was a diabectic.so if she eat right she will avoid all the problems I have Kidneys, pain in foot and legs
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Gayla, I was going to mention ground bison to you but I see that you are already familar with it. That is the only ground meat I will eat now. It tastes great and is not greesy.

    :flowerforyou: Marie, Alice is fortunate to have you around to help her eat healthy. Isn't it so much easier when we are not the only ones trying to clean up our diets?

    Welcome ieuanfw, sure 71 year olds are included here.:smile: I think this is the best thread for older people. I turned 60 last January.

    :flowerforyou: OK Sandy, how did the gambling go? Oh boy, here is another joke post. Love them.:love:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
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    Good morning Becky. I almost beat you up. how is your group doing on your challenge? Are you all following the same plan or what. What plan are you on
    I really feel like a miracle has happen to me. on my diabectic. I have had it for 20years and never been able to control it before . Thats a long time and here I have change my life in 2 1/2 weeks. Who would have beieve it of me. Now I am a beiever that any plan will work if you stick with it 100 %But for some unknown reason I couldn't stay on one lone enought to find out.. i lost my first week but now it is slowing down. My doctor told me once I would never be off of insulin. I am complete satisfy to this lifestyle. and ease of prparing my food which is always ready. in the fridge for me. my Blood sugar this morning was 100 truly a miracle. has happen. Where it most likly to have been around 200 before I started this portion control Plan


    Welcome to our new Members
    ieuanfw,You will lose those 15 lbs real good.Do you have a comon name we can call you. i am 80 years old and i need a shorter name to call you . You know how Our memory is.

    Have a wonderful day.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
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    For those on facebook if you click on the little dog in A wedding dress you can see the wedding paarty at my son house. that i click on to shar on my wall They went all out. for it Wish I had been there. Very lovely n both of their girls was simply Lovely. my son and his wife. look great too.. I havent seen Bruce since April and he has lost some weight./. They had their back yard looking fantastic. they had the fod cater in. If my son cAn do it I can do it, RIGHT!
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
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    :smile: :smile: Marie: You are a fantastic lady. Yes you can do it! Anyone can get their insulin level down by
    losing weight. I am still on that journey myself. Type 2 for me. I am working hard
    everyday to get healthier.

    :smile: Sandy: You are hilarious with all the jokes. They make my day.

    :smile: Barbie: I am so glad it wasn't anything serious with Jake. Best wishes on keeping him
    strong and healthy. Slowing down is hard to do.

    :smile: Jeri: I hope all goes well with your incision getting better. :flowerforyou:

    :smile: Gayla: Great Big Sea had their final concert when I was there. They are taking 1 1/2 years off
    and will be back for their 20 year anniversary tour.

    Getting ready this week for the final cruise on my boat with hubby. This will be the Labor Day weekend.
    We will be pulling the boat out of the water end of September. A few more sails this month just around
    our area weather permitting. You never know what September will bring.

    My daughter's in laws will be joining us for a weekend of sailing end of September. I told Dave we better
    think of Plan B of wine tours or something if the weather is lousy. We are in wine country where our boat
    is stored.

    Have a good day ladies. :bigsmile:
  • pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA
    pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA Posts: 1,701 Member
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    well, I'm trying to type, but a cat/youngun won't let me. we'll see if I can type fast..
    Marie, you are amazing, and such an inspiration!! As far as the weight coming off, well, with such great numbers as yours, why push yourself too hard? Eating good for you foods and seeing great results in your labs, well, that is really SOMETHING!!!

    Yes, welcome to the last new poster, it was a user name with a bunch of letters, but I don't think it spelled anything, so I have already forgotten it.. a name in your signature would be great.

    ok, got some cleaning out and clearing up to do. we aren't sure yet when we will be leaving, and we also aren't sure yet if it is time to switch to a new truck. all up in the air. So, I will reorganize a few things in hopes of taking less to the new truck. Taking only what we need for a trip helps to eliminate the clutter we have gathered.

    Becky, how was your challenge at work yesterday? how do you plan to do it, weigh in weekly?

    Sandy, I hope you won big bucks!! - and now you should go out and spend them on yourself!! thank you for your kind words.

    Barbie, your tip about the grapefruit was well timed and right on the money.. called the doctor's nurse yesterday, she called back and the dr. instructed us that dh should only have 6oz. of grapefruit juice in the morning, each day. Since I am not on all of the meds that he takes, I can still have the 3 servings per day. Thank you again for that post!!

    Gayla, I had no idea licorice was a no no for some folks, I see what you mean about real licorice, and not twizzlers.. I have read about it as a healthy food too, but never about the bad interactions that are possible. Thanks to you too!!

    well, here comes the cat/spoiled rotten , so I'm going!!

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