Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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Thank you. I'm waiting for this morning's update. Last I heard was that the surgery was done, but for some reason they used a bubble of oil instead of the usual bubble of gas to stabilize the repair. From what I read, the outcome isn't as good, although the recovery is easier because it's not necessary to keep the head forward like you do with the gas. My BIL said he was taking her home late last night, and that she had to be back in for an early morning check today.riderfangal wrote: »Again, thanks for positive thoughts for my sister. It's very encouraging to hear of people who have had good results after the same injury. If anyone knows of bad outcomes, thanks for not telling me about them.
She's still waiting for surgery, unfortunately. I don't know what's going on. They seemed pretty sure it was going to happen today, but everyone is very vague about it. (For US people - this is the price you pay for socialised health care! Yes, you don't pay for the surgery, but on the other hand, you have to be patient.) (A patient patient).
Anyway, I saw her earlier and took her some stuff so she could shave her legs and dry shampoo her hair because a girl likes to look respectable before having surgery. I also ran around and picked up the after-surgery equipment she needs - this is stuff like a massage-table type bed arrangement and a chair that enables you to sit up while keeping the face tilted downwards. I hope that will help.
I have been wondering. Thanks for the update. Sorry everyone is still in limbo and what a great sister you are to do that stuff for her
Thinking of her. Hoping all goes well. I am behind and probably will just be able to skim and jump in from time to time over the next 7 days.
Been thinking of you and your sister @Tubbs216 - thanks for the updates. I hope she heals quickly, completely and easily. Please keep us posted!0 -
Coming right up! I just need to type it out first.MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I confess that I am SO OVER this back injury. Dude, just GET OUT OF HERE. *grumpgrumpgrump*
I hate that I can't post regularly anymore because my ability to use my laptop is limited and my tab stinks for typing. And I hate that we might not get to drive to Bahrain to watch Inside Out at the theater because I can't sit for 3+ hours. And I hate... everything. Just everything.
*pitiful whine over*
@Susieq_1994's back you better cooperate so she can watch her movie! What's your favorite snack(s) to eat at the movies?
I always order the same thing--caramel-covered popcorn and a mixed (strawberry/lime, usually) slushie.
Funny but true: The very first time Mr. Susie and I went to the movie theater (as newlyweds, no less!), I accidentally dumped an entire bucket of popcorn all over him right in the middle of the movie. We spent at least the next 30 minutes trying not to burst out laughing out loud while trying to pick all the popcorn off of him in the dark... Good times.
At least it wasn't the slushie, right?!
Confession: Mr. Susie and I walked to the 24 hour Tamimi market at 4.30 in the morning after no sleep at all (this is my excuse for encouraging bad choices) to buy ingredients to bake chewy speculoos spread cookies. My calorie intake is not pretty today.
... But those cookies were amazing.
I need these in my life... Now
Want the recipe? Easiest recipe ever. I can post it in the BatCave's recipe thread.
Yes please!
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I'm gonna be busy at work for a while so I'll catch up a little bit later.
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about therapy. I have always found it to be pretty pointless (from my past experience). We're going to go to this guy one more time (next Thurs) to see how it goes. I get 5 free sessions a year so I will try someone else if needed.
I got "in trouble" for snooping on his phone. I know that was wrong too but sometimes I just get that feeling and have to know. He is the type that says that we shouldn't look at each others phones. So I got kinda mad and was like "So that makes everything he was doing okay?" and they both said no of course not. I was frustrated because my boyfriend tried to downplay some stuff so I would speak up if I felt like I needed to.
I let the therapist know that I feel like I'm not important, I need more time with my boyfriend (the therapist agreed and said it's going to be hard to work things out if we aren't even going to see each other), need more communication (this has been an issue for a LONG time-he never lets me know what is going on in general-never know when I'll see him/not see him etc so sometimes I'm sitting at home waiting for him to come home and then he never shows up but he never told me not to expect him either). The therapist made some good points to my boyfriend but I don't feel like we really learned how to deal with stuff yet but that's why we are going to go again and see if round two gives us more to work with.
I was a little ticked off because for about 10 mins the therapist was stuck on me being bipolar and whether or not I was even diagnosed correctly etc. I was like, what does this have to do with anything? This is the biggest reason I didn't like my last medical doctor. I'm not there to talk about me and bipolar disorder...
I know I'm not the easiest to love/deal with but I know it's not just me/my disorder that is the problem so focusing on it for so long was grating on my nerves. Hopefully I don't sound whiny/stupid right now. :-P
But we did go out to eat afterwards and walked around the mall and got some shoes so that was fun. We haven't really hung out like that in a long time. Plus there was an amazing thunderstorm when we left therapy too. 0 -
MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I confess that I am SO OVER this back injury. Dude, just GET OUT OF HERE. *grumpgrumpgrump*
I hate that I can't post regularly anymore because my ability to use my laptop is limited and my tab stinks for typing. And I hate that we might not get to drive to Bahrain to watch Inside Out at the theater because I can't sit for 3+ hours. And I hate... everything. Just everything.
*pitiful whine over*
@Susieq_1994's back you better cooperate so she can watch her movie! What's your favorite snack(s) to eat at the movies?
I always order the same thing--caramel-covered popcorn and a mixed (strawberry/lime, usually) slushie.
Funny but true: The very first time Mr. Susie and I went to the movie theater (as newlyweds, no less!), I accidentally dumped an entire bucket of popcorn all over him right in the middle of the movie. We spent at least the next 30 minutes trying not to burst out laughing out loud while trying to pick all the popcorn off of him in the dark... Good times. At least it wasn't the slushie, right?!
Confession: Mr. Susie and I walked to the 24 hour Tamimi market at 4.30 in the morning after no sleep at all (this is my excuse for encouraging bad choices) to buy ingredients to bake chewy speculoos spread cookies. My calorie intake is not pretty today.
... But those cookies were amazing.
I need these in my life... Now
Want the recipe? Easiest recipe ever. I can post it in the BatCave's recipe thread.
Yes please!
Recipe is in the Super Great Recipe Thread. I also posted the four soup recipes that @bkhamill posted here yesterday, since I figured they'd all get lost. (Which is why we made the recipe thread to begin with. 
) They were already ten pages back when I went searching for them! 
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Anyone heard from @KylerJaye? Hoping she's doing ok.
I was wondering that too.
I hope she's alright, and that we'll hear from her soon. She did imply that she was going to stay away for a while.0 -
@FroggyBug I hope your next session feels a bit more productive. I have had experiences with counseling that were helpful and others that were much less so. It totally depends on the counselor, my expectations, and my commitment to the process. I've never had a couples session, though, and think that would be especially difficult. I'm glad you and SO had a nice time hanging out after the session, though! That's great!
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Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I confess that I am SO OVER this back injury. Dude, just GET OUT OF HERE. *grumpgrumpgrump*
I hate that I can't post regularly anymore because my ability to use my laptop is limited and my tab stinks for typing. And I hate that we might not get to drive to Bahrain to watch Inside Out at the theater because I can't sit for 3+ hours. And I hate... everything. Just everything.
*pitiful whine over*
@Susieq_1994's back you better cooperate so she can watch her movie! What's your favorite snack(s) to eat at the movies?
I always order the same thing--caramel-covered popcorn and a mixed (strawberry/lime, usually) slushie.
Funny but true: The very first time Mr. Susie and I went to the movie theater (as newlyweds, no less!), I accidentally dumped an entire bucket of popcorn all over him right in the middle of the movie. We spent at least the next 30 minutes trying not to burst out laughing out loud while trying to pick all the popcorn off of him in the dark... Good times. At least it wasn't the slushie, right?!
Confession: Mr. Susie and I walked to the 24 hour Tamimi market at 4.30 in the morning after no sleep at all (this is my excuse for encouraging bad choices) to buy ingredients to bake chewy speculoos spread cookies. My calorie intake is not pretty today.
... But those cookies were amazing.
I need these in my life... Now
Want the recipe? Easiest recipe ever. I can post it in the BatCave's recipe thread.
Yes please!
Recipe is in the Super Great Recipe Thread. I also posted the four soup recipes that @bkhamill posted here yesterday, since I figured they'd all get lost. (Which is why we made the recipe thread to begin with. ) They were already ten pages back when I went searching for them!
Thanks, I forgot we had a recipe thread over there.0 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I confess that I am SO OVER this back injury. Dude, just GET OUT OF HERE. *grumpgrumpgrump*
I hate that I can't post regularly anymore because my ability to use my laptop is limited and my tab stinks for typing. And I hate that we might not get to drive to Bahrain to watch Inside Out at the theater because I can't sit for 3+ hours. And I hate... everything. Just everything.
*pitiful whine over*
@Susieq_1994's back you better cooperate so she can watch her movie! What's your favorite snack(s) to eat at the movies?
I always order the same thing--caramel-covered popcorn and a mixed (strawberry/lime, usually) slushie.
Funny but true: The very first time Mr. Susie and I went to the movie theater (as newlyweds, no less!), I accidentally dumped an entire bucket of popcorn all over him right in the middle of the movie. We spent at least the next 30 minutes trying not to burst out laughing out loud while trying to pick all the popcorn off of him in the dark... Good times. At least it wasn't the slushie, right?!
Confession: Mr. Susie and I walked to the 24 hour Tamimi market at 4.30 in the morning after no sleep at all (this is my excuse for encouraging bad choices) to buy ingredients to bake chewy speculoos spread cookies. My calorie intake is not pretty today.
... But those cookies were amazing.
I need these in my life... Now
Want the recipe? Easiest recipe ever. I can post it in the BatCave's recipe thread.
Yes please!
Recipe is in the Super Great Recipe Thread. I also posted the four soup recipes that @bkhamill posted here yesterday, since I figured they'd all get lost. (Which is why we made the recipe thread to begin with. ) They were already ten pages back when I went searching for them!
Thanks, I forgot we had a recipe thread over there.
No problem at all, I don't mind maintaining that thread by posting recipes others post in here. I'm the recipe catcher. 0 -
I can't stop thinking about bbq pork buns LOL I refuse to eat it because eating one turns to two, then three.... but i can't stop thinking about them!
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Thank you. I'm waiting for this morning's update. Last I heard was that the surgery was done, but for some reason they used a bubble of oil instead of the usual bubble of gas to stabilize the repair. From what I read, the outcome isn't as good, although the recovery is easier because it's not necessary to keep the head forward like you do with the gas. My BIL said he was taking her home late last night, and that she had to be back in for an early morning check today.riderfangal wrote: »Again, thanks for positive thoughts for my sister. It's very encouraging to hear of people who have had good results after the same injury. If anyone knows of bad outcomes, thanks for not telling me about them.
She's still waiting for surgery, unfortunately. I don't know what's going on. They seemed pretty sure it was going to happen today, but everyone is very vague about it. (For US people - this is the price you pay for socialised health care! Yes, you don't pay for the surgery, but on the other hand, you have to be patient.) (A patient patient).
Anyway, I saw her earlier and took her some stuff so she could shave her legs and dry shampoo her hair because a girl likes to look respectable before having surgery. I also ran around and picked up the after-surgery equipment she needs - this is stuff like a massage-table type bed arrangement and a chair that enables you to sit up while keeping the face tilted downwards. I hope that will help.
I have been wondering. Thanks for the update. Sorry everyone is still in limbo and what a great sister you are to do that stuff for her
Thinking of her. Hoping all goes well. I am behind and probably will just be able to skim and jump in from time to time over the next 7 days.
Been thinking of you and your sister @Tubbs216 - thanks for the updates. I hope she heals quickly, completely and easily. Please keep us posted!
Ditto!
I was gone most of the day yesterday and MFP has been a big jerk (being really slow/not loading) every time I log on..so I haven't posted much since getting caught up. Sooo...
"Yay" to everyone with good news!
"Boo" to anyone with no-so-good news.
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@Tubbs216 Thinking of you and your sister, hope you hear soon about how the op went xx0
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@FroggyBug My only experience with counseling was a session with the counselor at the inpatient therapy I spent two weeks at in January. I found it pretty helpful but, like jthurman3 posted, there's a lot of factors that go into how successful / unsuccessful they are. I'm glad you had a great time after your last session.
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pofoster21 wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »riderfangal wrote: »I am going to my high school reunion next month. We are weird and we are having a 33rd reunion because do not want to wait for 35. Anyway, our class president is a billionaire and he has hired Eddie Money to come play for us at our party! I am kinda excited about this.
That is super cool!!!
He hired Loverboy to play for our 25th reunion.
OMG (again) I was a huge Loverboy fan when I was teenager..off to download some now
Ditto! What does this guy do that he is a billionaire!? Is he single? Can I come? I saw Loverboy in high school. My 2nd concert ever. .
You crack me up! Please set @pofoster21 up with this guy only if he is single and a good dude!
Hey what can I say. I'm an opportunist. Billionaires don't grow on trees you know. Gotta make hay while the sun shines...
Hmmm... wonder if there are some more cliches I can throw in that one paragraph.
This, right here, is why I like you so much!
Ha! Because I am an opportunist or because I use too many cliches?
And I like you a whole bunch too!! 
thanks! My quote was referring to the use of cliches.
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Confession: I judge on people who use the Smith machine. For those of you using it, ignore me. Any workout is better than no workout. But the squat rack will give you better "bang for your buck" than the Smith machine. You use more stabilizing muscles when squatting in the squat rack (read 'stronger core' here, and who doesn't want that?).
Well, Miss Judgy Pants, there is only 1 squat rack in my gym and it was being used last night. I actually prefer the rack over the machine anyway, because I DO feel like I'm doing more of the work, instead of the machine.
I will wait for the squat rack, and even ask the user when they are going to be done. Get out of my squat rack!!!
What do you do while you're waiting?
Barbell lunges or leg press...
(In a whiny voice) but, but those aren't a part of my program!
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quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Confession: I judge on people who use the Smith machine. For those of you using it, ignore me. Any workout is better than no workout. But the squat rack will give you better "bang for your buck" than the Smith machine. You use more stabilizing muscles when squatting in the squat rack (read 'stronger core' here, and who doesn't want that?).
Well, Miss Judgy Pants, there is only 1 squat rack in my gym and it was being used last night. I actually prefer the rack over the machine anyway, because I DO feel like I'm doing more of the work, instead of the machine.
I will wait for the squat rack, and even ask the user when they are going to be done. Get out of my squat rack!!!
What do you do while you're waiting?
Warm up with an empty bar, or do something else that is free. Depends how many sets they have left.
Well, that's much better than just standing around looking like an idiot.
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Smith machine squats just felt really unnatural to me. I could never get myself into a comfortable starting squat position the two times I tried using it.0
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LoMelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Confession: I judge on people who use the Smith machine. For those of you using it, ignore me. Any workout is better than no workout. But the squat rack will give you better "bang for your buck" than the Smith machine. You use more stabilizing muscles when squatting in the squat rack (read 'stronger core' here, and who doesn't want that?).
Well, Miss Judgy Pants, there is only 1 squat rack in my gym and it was being used last night. I actually prefer the rack over the machine anyway, because I DO feel like I'm doing more of the work, instead of the machine.
I will wait for the squat rack, and even ask the user when they are going to be done. Get out of my squat rack!!!
What do you do while you're waiting?
Barbell lunges or leg press...
(In a whiny voice) but, but those aren't a part of my program!
But they keep my hips warmed up for squats.
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Jelly lego is not going quite to plan. trying batches 2 and 3. Biscuit dough chilling in fridge.
And i've hardly eaten any of it. I'm pretty sick of the smell of jelly!
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thank you all for the thoughts, it's appreciated
i realized after three days of heavy sobbing, much grief bacon, and large quantities of alcohol, that me "taking a break" was really just giving me more time to focus on him, and my misery and disappointment. so i figured might as well try to chat with some ppls, and find a little distraction.
*post date update*
ok, went out with a dude last night.
full disclosure, i'd already had a few beverages, so i walked (trying to be a more responsible person, kinda) to a nearby bar to say hello. now dude was the one that suggested meeting up for beverages. ok, i have no problem with that (obviously). but then he didn't actually drink. was fine serving them to me, but stuck with soda for himself. even my lil drunken brain tabbed that as slightly strange.
spent about two hours chatting, dude seemed nice, but a large chunk of his conversation had all to do with his "nylons and high heels" fetish. and how he likes to be "teased." i would like to think i'm pretty open minded, but dude, this is the first time i'm meeting you, chill. but of course me being me, i was like dude, that's fine and all but i'm a total jeans and tshirt kinda girl, you're in for a world of disappointment.
he then went on to let me know that that's totally ok, but he would just expect a few little things here and there for his enjoyment. yeah...
left the bar and walked him out to his truck, where he then tried to have sex with me.
yeah, not so much. disengaged from the situation and despite the offer for a ride (pun not intended but it does work so well!) and a request to come back to my place, i declined and walked home.
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thank you all for the thoughts, it's appreciated
i realized after three days of heavy sobbing, much grief bacon, and large quantities of alcohol, that me "taking a break" was really just giving me more time to focus on him, and my misery and disappointment. so i figured might as well try to chat with some ppls, and find a little distraction.
*post date update*
ok, went out with a dude last night.
full disclosure, i'd already had a few beverages, so i walked (trying to be a more responsible person, kinda) to a nearby bar to say hello. now dude was the one that suggested meeting up for beverages. ok, i have no problem with that (obviously). but then he didn't actually drink. was fine serving them to me, but stuck with soda for himself. even my lil drunken brain tabbed that as slightly strange.
spent about two hours chatting, dude seemed nice, but a large chunk of his conversation had all to do with his "nylons and high heels" fetish. and how he likes to be "teased." i would like to think i'm pretty open minded, but dude, this is the first time i'm meeting you, chill. but of course me being me, i was like dude, that's fine and all but i'm a total jeans and tshirt kinda girl, you're in for a world of disappointment.
he then went on to let me know that that's totally ok, but he would just expect a few little things here and there for his enjoyment. yeah...
left the bar and walked him out to his truck, where he then tried to have sex with me.
yeah, not so much. disengaged from the situation and despite the offer for a ride (pun not intended but it does work so well!) and a request to come back to my place, i declined and walked home.
bleh.
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