WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013

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  • wessecg
    wessecg Posts: 410 Member
    You guys are terrible at tough love - way too nice :flowerforyou:

    But I will get back on track. I think not getting enough sleep is partly responsible.

    Sundance - I put the timer on the fitbit (as it says to do) when I am going to try to sleep. It then tells me how long it took me to fall asleep and how many times I woke up. If you look at mine you can see lots of red where I either tossed and turned or got up and went to the bathroom. If you look at my husband's he obviously got up at 5 am for his bathroom break, but not much else. I don't stay awake, but I do use the bathroom a lot and awaken at any noise what so ever. Fitbit must be monitoring movement during this time as well as steps, which is odd because it doesn't usually monitor movement - I can shake it or jump up and down and it never registers a step. But at night it does seem to be monitoring tossing and turning.
    (I showed the two pictures to my husband and he said that was just a bad night for me, so I clicked the night before today and added it. It was worse!!)

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    Me again:

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    Editing again to sign my name.

    Cheryl (from New Orleans but transplanted to Northern suburb of Chicago!!!)
  • RebelRenny
    RebelRenny Posts: 1,073 Member
    :flowerforyou: Okay ladies, here it goes!!! If you are interested in taking on Saturday's fruit and veggie 1-day challenge, here is the link as promised: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/838016-fruit-veggie-1-day-challenge-saturday-jan-4-2013

    I've been doing this part of the week already (as a good example should :bigsmile: ) and lost 2 lbs!! It is very motivating! Depending on intensity, you will likely experience a bit of a cleanse.

    Good luck!

    :heart: Renny
    Vancouver Island, BC

    P.S. the date should be January 5th!!! where`s my brain :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • edraper70
    edraper70 Posts: 211 Member
    Cheryl, Your sleep patterns look a lot like mine. I absolutely can not believe you husband's! Wow. The first night I used it I was awake 31 times! Usually it's more like 15 times. But it's very interesting to see patterns.

    Eileen from near San Diego
  • I've been on MFP for a little over a year now. I was doing great until I hit a (major) bump in the road in September. My husband (of 29 years) was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. I am now POSITIVE that I am a stress eater! I have managed to put 18 of the 26 pounds back on that I had fought so hard to lose. That is maddening but the fact that after a major surgery to remove the melanoma (from the top of his head) and several scans later, he is clear of anymore cancer far out-weighs the negative. Thank you God! I am back on track and have 2 good reasons to continue the fight, 1. My husband is finally willing to try also. 2. I have my first grandbaby on the way and I plan to be an active grandmother!
    I will try to check in regularly here and I look forward to getting to "know" you all!
    Lori H.
    Rogersville, MO
  • Sasha4427
    Sasha4427 Posts: 196 Member
    Good evening ladies,
    I seem to be fighting a cold and feel kind of groggy so my energy level is off and I’ve been MIA on the posting. I’m thinking hot lemon water with a little cayenne – any other suggestions?

    Robin – so glad you had a good day. From now on wear that rainbow cloak consciously and if necessary put your hands over your ears and go lalalalalalala to block her out.

    JaneM – I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, I know you will be there for her. Prayers from everyone here I’m sure.

    Rebel – I’m in for the challenge, I’ll do blueberry/protein shake for breakfast, orange for snack, fresh home made vegetable soup for lunch, apple for snack, squash/broccoli/quinoa/peas for dinner and hopefully that will be it for the day, more fruit snack if I get hungry. I will be happy if I get a little cleansing out of it as I’m feeling very bloated.

    Cheryl – even though you woke up and moved a lot, your sleep efficiency on the first one is 94% which is only 4% under your DH- so what does that really mean? Any ideas? Love the cartoon, reminds me of my sister.

    Oh Meg, I really hope it’s not the sinus thing again, you were really down with last time. You sounded like your party was definitely worth it – party like it’s 1999!

    Sue – no, the Kootenays are a region in the SE part of BC. Lots of mountains and high passes, good skiing, hot summers, snowy winters, good springs and autumns (really small towns though which can be a little bit challenging).

    Michele – the iPad app for MFP has the pie chart graphic showing the percentages of fats, carbs, protein. I really like seeing that too.

    Amanda – glad you are getting checked out quickly. Positive thoughts only!!!!

    Viv – love your part of GB and found the people so friendly. My Dad was from Yorkshire so I was sort of predisposed to like it anyway.

    M – I actually love the taste of almond milk so I just pour it on my oatmeal or drink it straight, no need to disguise it for me.

    Well, I’m going to watch Blue Bloods on TV and then crawl into bed and hope that this incipient cold disappears by morning. Have a good night ladies and I will check in after the Fruit&Veggie challenge.

    Lila (from the beautiful Kootenays in BC)
  • cws4me
    cws4me Posts: 25
    Well I am back and hope to get the hang of posting on this board. It seems that many of you have connected and are really there for each other. I am new at this but I hope to be able to use this as a tool to help me on my journey. I have so much weight to lose. Happy New Year to you all and best of luck on your weight loss journey.
  • lizmil79
    lizmil79 Posts: 566 Member
    Hello Ladies,

    I tried to posts earlier but I was so tired I read all of the posts but so tired I went to bed early but of course I am up now. Hopefully I will be able to go back to sleep for a little bit more.

    Today at 8:30am is a church workshop we do one at the beginning of the year its to help everyone get refocus. So today is that.it only goes to 12;30 but I had planned on after dinner tonight I had planned on making sure most of my Saturday morning chores was done. So I would not be distract by them..but instead did nothing ate dinner and went to bed. Guess I do need a workshop on getting my focus back.

    @JaneM. -- so sorry to hear about your friend

    @Amanda glad you are getting checked out so quickly.

    @Michele it wii exercise beginners but today I am hurting. So if I continue to hurt I may go back to my sweating yo the oldies. I am trying to venture out more in my workouts. I can with this stuff get btwn 25 to 30 minutes and I can do no more walking depending on the pace 40 plus at times. So I do think I get more bang for my buck with walking. But its been so cold and slippery that I went to this.

    @Meg sounds like you had a fun NYE.! Sorry you are feeling do bad. Hope you feel better soon.

    @M I tried almond milk once and did not like it. But it was a long time ago so ...

    @Barbie sounds like you got a lot of dancing in tonight!

    @Welcome to allnof the newbies!! Great group very supportive. Come back often.

    Wishing everyone a good day
    Liz
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
    Good morning ladies.

    Thank you for all your good wishes. I love the support that I get from everyone here.

    Robin - I am pleased that your rainbow cloak worked! Having a mean boss is one of the hardest things to cope with. I still can't believe that Olivia is approaching a year old!

    Michelle - how amazing not to be charged by the dentist. As soon as I walk through the door of my dentist it seems to cost me £50.

    Liz - new windows and closer fitting doors may be not the most fun of projects, but definitely a good idea that you will appreciate for a very long time.

    Barbie - I'm with you as far as keeping away from foods that I lose control over. I would much rather forego a tasty treat than risk adding back some of my not so tasty lost weight. I also agree about the nutritional content of calories. That is one of the reasons I drink no alcohol now - empty calories.

    DeeDee - I'm glad you resolved the pink hair. Although I bet it looked very fetching!

    Sally - glad to see you are back in the MFP rhythm.

    Carolyn - I think we all know about emotional eating! Aren't our children always the ones that tug our emotions most!

    Emtjab and Meg and Sasha - feel better please.

    Kathy - I'm confident that your next 30 pounds will go. Keep at it. Kudos to your DD for joining too.

    Tigress - I applaud you and your two miles of swimming! I also envy you - I know now that I will never be a swimmer, even with the lessons I took a couple of years back, I can still only manage about a width of the pool!

    JB - I got the book and will start reading it this weekend. Thank you so much for the recommendation. I think I will take it in to show my physiotherapist at my next appointment.

    Glenda - "Okay, the parties are over, the company has just packed up and left and now it is time......
    to whip this house back into shape,
    to establish and re-establish some routine and good habits in eating and exercise,
    to take some control of the clutter and disorganization,
    to make those necessary but neglected phone calls and appointments....."
    I am with you on all of these!

    Geri - sorry you had an unwell Christmas. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy your DGS more next Christmas - he will be more interested by then too.

    Themommie - Embrace 50 when you reach it next month. So far it has been one of my favourite decades.

    Viv - oh the dreaded hormones! Despite having a complete hysterectomy at 32, I still suffer from hot flushes. Be gone!!

    Janehadji - wheelchair pushing is terrific exercise. I know how hard it is when I push my MIL around the nursing home. She is well over 300 pounds now and we actually had to get her a larger chair. Bless her heart. When she first became ill she was only about 180 pounds, but cannot move without assistance at all now.

    Wessecg - I hope you have banned the cookies from the house. A small gain is NOT the end of the world, but it is sometimes a wake up call to put in better coping strategies. Good luck on getting back on the horse (pun intended!)

    Deb A - Envious of your cross country skiing!

    Linda - If your December goals are working, don't change them. Carrying them over to January sounds like a good plan.


    Much as I would love to respond to you all - I really must do some work! One of my promises to myself is to not spend too much time on the computer - unless I have to for work.

    Welcome to all the new ladies.

    Love to you all.

    Amanda (in a grey, but at least it's not raining at the moment, London town) x
  • Hi ladies, I am 49 next month, so I think your thread is the place to be. I am on day one of my new life. Or should I say, day one of returning to my previously healthy life. We moved to a mining town, 3 years ago and since the move I have put on 50 lbs (20 kg). So with your support and my determination, I hope to return to my previously healthy 62 kg (136 kg). I am 5'7" (170m).
    Here goes nothing.
  • SallyCC
    SallyCC Posts: 531 Member
    Good morning,
    I can't believe how many pages get added to the posts in one day. I will try to check in more often so I can keep up with the responses.
    My day yesterday was a busy one. My husband is off and we tend to do lots of errands together. He had his yearly physical so that took up a little bit of time. We went for groceries at a market with great prices but it is about 30 minutes from here and in Rhode Island, 30 minutes is considered very far away!!! I have a friend that had foot surgery and in checking in with her, I needed to stay because she was very sick from the pain meds. I should have gone to the gym before I stopped by her house for the second time that day--but I had some things to get into her fridge ---so I stayed there for three hours and missed the gym. I am going this morning before the interruptions of the day can get in the way!!

    Have a good day!!
    Sally
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

    Again I`ve read all the posts and have no time to reply:sad: !

    Welcome to everyone new:flowerforyou: !!! Keep coming in and chatting!!!

    Robin:smile: So glad the cloak worked, wear it all the time!!! Maybe the boss will disappear:laugh: !

    JaneM:smile: Sending prayers to your friend!

    SallyCC:smile: How nice of you to stay with your friend! We do sometimes put ourselves on the back burner to care for others, you`re a good friend!

    Meg:smile: Sure hope you get to feeling better:flowerforyou: !

    Amanda:smile: I`m trying to limit my time on the computer too, so far it`s not working:frown: !

    I must run, I`m meeting a friend for coffee soon and I still need to get my shower!
    Have a great day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

    Hugs,
    DeeDee
  • Yardtigress
    Yardtigress Posts: 367 Member
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  • LinCharpentier
    LinCharpentier Posts: 1,122 Member
    Liz
    Focus big word on this journey

    Amanda
    Hope your test don't reveal anything serious

    Julie
    Welcome and good luck.

    Sally
    Being good to a friend is more self rewarding than going to the gym anyday.

    Dee dee
    Enjjoy your friends company and coffee.

    Well now it's on to face my day blood sugar reading was great today and seen two good ones yesterday.
    I'm doing something right need to keep at it. I like to see numbers on the scale go down but right now my blood sugar readings took priority.
    Making a big pot of veg spaghetti sauce to eat on spaghetti squash never had it but can't be all that bad. Don't try it won't know.
    So off to do the chopping.
    Both 1 mile 2 mile 3 mile walking with Leslie Sansone yesterday. So will be trying some of that.
  • LizPlus
    LizPlus Posts: 117 Member
    Hi All; I have never actually tried to lose weight as hard as I am doing now. I am 50+ and have found the weight just doesn't want to leave at this age..I lost weight before the holidays but gained it all back. I don't get much in the exercise part I have Fibro and Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Pain..which makes it very hard to lose weight cause I am usually setting down.
    I weigh 167 now and I would like to lose 30lbs to start. It has been good to read the posts here and see how many of you have lost and still upbeat about doing more.. I hope I too can lose the weight as you have. Happy New Year All!!!!

    Take Care
    Liz M.
  • emtjab
    emtjab Posts: 26 Member
    Hey all,

    Well, I'm not sure if it's from being sick and living on TONS of water and not much food, or from eating only the healthy stuff on my diet, but the scale this morning got me under 200!! That's pretty consistent with my initial goal of 2 lbs a week.

    Still feeling crappy, but better. Dang flu bug!

    At least I havent' given it to my husband!

    Have a great Saturday everyone!

    Julie
  • Good morning ladies.. I had a very good check in at the doctors office yesterday. My blood pressure has come down to "normal" range & I have dropped 6 lbs since my last visit in Dec. This has given me more motivation to keep on track than I thought it was going too. My goal for Jan is to lose another 6+ lbs. My sister has played a great part in keeping me walking every day. She lives in NC & I live in GA but we walk together every day. Our running joke is that she is the Hare & I am the Turtle. Before going to bed we text each other to confirm the clocks are set for our morning walk. Who ever is up and going first will text the other one to give them encouragement to get going. We walk out the door together and at different milestones along the way we keep each other posted as to how we are doing, where we are at and what we have seen. I have learned more about her neighborhood since walking the past month than I knew in the previous 3 years since she moved in there. I love taking photos of the sunset or wildlife & messaging them to her. It really has brought us closer than we have been in years. The nice thing about what we are doing is that we can keep it going no matter where we are. Both of us travel but the world of technology makes it possible to walk together if she is in China & I am in Germany. This morning my sister left for Texas but we still got our time in together.
  • 389989
    389989 Posts: 7
    Hi! I just started MFP about a week ago; its all new to me. I enjoy reading the threads but I'm a little techno-challenged so don't know how this works. I love the idea of being a part of a community of women who have similar goals. Thanks.
  • mwheatcraft54
    mwheatcraft54 Posts: 235 Member
    Good morning and happy weekend, fabulous ladies!

    Had a wonderful date night with DH last night - we went to one of our favorite restaurants (a fancy one) for dinner and some adult conversation. I had saved up 1k calories for it lol:drinker: . I had a prosecco cocktail and wine with dinner (I wasn't driving!) but the meal itself was fairly benign - a roasted squash salad with blue cheese and roasted chestnuts, dressing on the side, then a vegetarian sampler for the main course. In the end it wasn't as interesting as it could have been and DH and I again had that conversation about "why do we bother to go out to eat when we could make something as tasty or tastier at home?" However, it's a romantic inn with great atmosphere, I got to dress up (and looked smashing!), so it was still fun.

    Today it's time to take down the decorations and start spring cleaning (I have to get a head start this year as we'll have a lot of company in the coming year). I also need to get to the store and do some work that I promised the team I would do over the weekend.

    I already did my workout for the day - a 60 minute Combat (kickboxing/martial arts DVD) routine. So fun! Tomorrow's supposed to be my "rest" day but I'm doing yoga - I've really been missing the stretching and flexibility portion, and that's the one thing this workout is missing. I didn't think I had a lot left to "shape" but my bottom's letting me know elsewise :laugh: . I can already see a lot of changes - my tummy's flattening out (finally!!!) and everything is toning up. I had the same results when I did kickboxing on a regular basis before - and for me it's a routine I love. As soon as I get over the feeling of being a klutz I'm good to go!:blushing:

    Not responding to everyone this morning but I want to wish those of you suffering from illnesses, either your own or someone close to you, better health soon. Cheryl, stop beating yourself up. That's absolutely the wrong direction if you want to start feeling better about yourself! JB, it's such a useful exercise to measure where you are this year compared to last - good job, you! I'm so impressed by everyone's dedication and devotion to a healthier 2013 - hope we are all here at the end of the year to tally the results!

    Cheers,

    M.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,453 Member
    All best wishes to my Vitamin F friends!! As usual, I have read everything but cannot respond to all. Healing prayers for those who are ailing or have loved ones who are ill. Let's all stick with this and get healthier. We have some great examples on this thread of ladies who have done an amazing job with their health journey and I hope to follow along in their footsteps......although they are probably moving faster than I am!!

    I am doing well with my goal of picking up the intensity level of my activity several times a week. I am pleased that with fibro and osteoarthritis that I'm doing ok! Yes. So far, so good. One day at a time.

    Has anyone heard from Jolene? Or have I missed her posts??

    And Dixie hasn't decided to re-join us at this point right?

    Amanda - good for you on checking with your doctor right away. That is wonderful. Please let us know about your scan when you get the results.

    Michele - on the hot water and lemon, I use 1/4 of one of those huge fresh lemons from Costco and squeeze it into the hot water juice and whatever pulp lands in the mug and it is DELICIOUS!! It's now one of my top three favorite drinks---water, coffee, and lemon water. It's supplanted tea in popularity with me.

    I'm still eating fairly close to the nutritarian approach of Dr. Fuhrman and am feeling pretty darn good.

    Everyone have a great weekend.

    Lin in Central Iowa

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  • Hi Ladies!
    wanted to share a positive quote with all.... So far, so good with the dieting and this website. Only on day 5, so I am sure I will need your encouragement and help in the coming months. But for now doing well and losing a few lbs, so it is a good day!

    EVERY NEW DAY IS A NEW CHANCE TO MAKE A CHANGE!
    make it a great day!
    Denise
  • Sundance - what a great idea about the email for Michele ..love the scrapbook idea also but can't remember who wrote it

    Suebdew -LOL about gaining weight from all the supplements Dr Oz seems to endorse

    Barbie - how wonderful to be able to teach something to others that you enjoy so much yourself

    Michele NC - WOW what bargains you got shopping

    Lori H MO - Cancer is as stressful for the caregiver as the patient..glad your husband is doing fine and there is nothing like a new grandbaby to motivate you to get healthy

    Lila - feel better soon

    cws4me - Make sure you set realistic goals like 5# losses..I know it's low but you'll feel great and be so encouraged every time you reach it

    JulieOdellman - Welcome

    Chrispath - what a fantastic, creative way to exerise with your sister!

    M- Your date night sounds awesome

    Have to get to the gym...my grandson is 5 today and there is a party tonight and I WILL NOT touch that birthday cake this time.

    Have a great day everyone

    Colleen
  • Hi Ladies!!

    I just posted on the board, THEN read the post... OOOPS! I am new to this, but realized, "read" first then post.. So here I go again..sorry!

    @ Judy/PositivePower Thanks for your quote. I will keep mine coming as well. And I am a Dr. Oz freak as well. I will have to view the show on DVR to see the 9 min workout. Thanks for the info and wishing you a great weekend

    @ Tigress/ GA Thanks. I will definitely try the broth/veggie idea when the late night "hungry" attacks.

    @ Linda C/Northern Ontario Thanks for the welcome, I really feel that with the help from all you positive Ladies, I can/will do this!

    @Janehadji Thank you so much for your encouraging words

    @Colleen Thanks for the advice, I will do that.

    @Exermom I appreciate your kind words and the helpful late nigh hunger tips.. Hope your ankle gets better soon

    @mouth5667 Great news about your husbands results. Congrats on the news of your grandbaby!!

    @cws4me Welcome.. I am new too! we can journey this challenge together.

    @julieOdelimar Welcome.. I am new too! YOU can do this.. this will be the year for great and positive things!

    IT TAKES ENCOURAGEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND A WONDERFUL GROUP LIKE THIS TO REACH OUR GOALS!!!

    wishing everyone a happy weekend,
    Denise
  • TopBranchOR
    TopBranchOR Posts: 1 Member
    I am new to posting comments so if I screw it up, please let me know. I found MFP accidentally in Sep 2012 and it was a happy accident. I've lost 14 pounds since then. I told my daughter about the program, she joined and has lost almost 25 pounds. I am wearing clothes that have been hanging in my closet, some for years, that I considered donating or giving away because I didn't think I would ever wear them again. My daughter has been my chief cheerleader which has kept me going and motivated. I am looking for more motivation and reading your posts has helped. I love your positive and encouraging words! :happy:
  • Hi everyone! Found this thread by accident and live seeing so many 50+ gals out there. Happy New Year to everyone also.
    I've been on my weight loss journey since June and am nearly at my goal of losing 75 pounds, another 7 pounds to go. Anyone wanting to friend me please, I always welcome new friendships. And if there is anything I can do to help anyone, I'm happy to do it. I like to say this is a marathon, not a sprint. And if I remember that it makes it easier.
  • MTGWW
    MTGWW Posts: 34
    Wow, two pages of updates is a lot to cover. But it's nice to see what people have to say. I was a good girl today and got in my 4th workout this week and didn't procrastinate. Minor miracle if you knew how good I was at making excuses not to exercise. Going to have a spinach smoothie after I write this.
    389989' CWS4me, Sassy and LizM welcome. This is a good thread. Hope you find help here.
    Linda C thank you for the answer. It's nice to know what's working for everyone.
    Jane, I had a MedLite system done. No repeat treatments, takes them all away first time supposedly. I'm sitting here right now with what looks like a sunburn face and will be excited to see the end results.
    Jen, from NY, deep breath. Things will look better soon. Good job on getting your workout in though.
    Svelte, best wishes.
    Wessecg, I think losing 27 lbs and not going in the wrong direction even once is amazing. Hope I can say the same about myself soon. Good luck going forward.
    Deb and Colleen, Hi. Hope to get to know you.
    Sun dance, congrats on a good December. Thanks for the good advice.
    SuebDew, just got my Wii out again. Forgot how fun it can be.
    Barbie C, I so agree about good calories. I also notice they satisfy longer. For Clean Eating I learned to always combine a healthy protein with a complex carb to keep from getting to hungry. It works.
    Michelle, at least it said it once. I've never heard that statement from my Wii. Pretty soon that comment will be the norm for you. Congrats
    Lori H, good for getting back on track. Blessings and healing to you and your hubby.
    Dee Dee. Hi
    Amanda Hi
    Liz Hi. Great weight loss to all three of you.
    Sally, being good to a friend is the greater eternal value. Hope you get your workout in today.
    Julie, yeah good for you getting under 200! Great milestone.
    Lin from Ohio, amazing weight loss.

    Blessings to you all, have a good healthy weekend.

    Karen from Mi.
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    Good morning ladies.

    I just wanted to comment on the Fitbit sleep stuff. I noticed huge differences depending on where I wear the fitbit to sleep. If I wear on the neck of my night shirt or on my underwear I get very little "awake" times. If I wear it on my ankle it is more and if I wear it on my arm it looks like I never sleep at all. Just something to keep in mind.

    I treadmilled last night even with a hurting mouth. (2 hours in the dentist chair for a filling) It still hurts abit this morning.

    Amanda, I hope things go okay with the doc. I too can't believe that Olivia is almost one.

    To all of you beautiful women, THANK YOU! so much for your support as I battle the demon monster boss. You all encourage and help me to see the bigger picture and remind me that I can handle whatever this world hands me. I love you all!!!!

    :heart: Robin:heart: Bodi and Ritter
    Grey North of Seattle
  • smwert
    smwert Posts: 300
    .well I fell off the wagon last night with way to much alcohol. at least I cannot do that today - have a fasting blood test mOnday so alcohol free for 48 hrs. I also took a long walk in my heavy boots and went mall walking for 2 hr all together today. Perhaps that will help the scale for Monday morning weigh in

    Susan from Eastern Ontario
  • MTGWW
    MTGWW Posts: 34
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  • jolenec1
    jolenec1 Posts: 110 Member
    Hi All,

    Happy New Year!! I am so sorry I haven't gotten back to you with my test results. I have been sick since the biopsy. Apparently, they stirred up a lung infection when taking the samples. I am on the mend.

    Good news, ITS NOT LYMPHOMA!!!! It is sarcoidosis. Since it has formed granulomas we will have to treat it aggressively for the next couple of years. But the news is good for remission. They also believe this is the source of problems with my liver and that it has been going on for the last 3 years.

    So we are now moving toward treatment. In the meantime. I appreciate all the support you have given me. Thank you all so much.

    I have started my new job and it is very hectic at this time of the academic year. The new semester starts next week and them about two weeks after that things should settle down a smidgen.

    I will do my best to check in on you all. Know I love you and I am reading.

    Love U Lots,

    Jolene
  • kackie
    kackie Posts: 676 Member
    Hello Dear Ladies, Old and New!

    I have been MIA for most of the last 3 months. It has not been good for me or my weight! I have been exercising but my eating has been very sloppy and the holidays didn't help.
    DH had to have ANOTHER surgery on his back Dec 20...after lots of consultations and a few MRIs it became clear that it had to be done, so he is flat on his back again and I am nurse again. :tongue: :tongue: This has been an 8 month ordeal since an injury and we are trying to stay positive. For all of you who have been caregivers and/or suffered from chronic pain, I have a whole new level of respect for you! :flowerforyou: It is quite a challenge to deal with. I have resorted to some old bad habits in the face of some of the frustration. :sad: BUT, today is a new day and I am determined to get some focus back on my own health and well being. I can't take care of him if I let myself get out of shape!

    Thank you for letting me vent! I guess I needed too.:grumble: :grumble:

    I look forward to getting to know our new members and catching up with my "old" friends here. I have missed you.
    Question? Does anyone know how to log onto our message boards from an I Pad? That is what I have been using mostly and another reason (excuse?) for not logging on here.

    Take care, all:flowerforyou: Kackie