WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016

Last couple of weeks have been rough but still hanging in there.
Barb in Indiana


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Hi all,

New to the group, and it will take me a while to read through this month's posts so far just to get my bearings on everyone's happenings. I live in Kirkland, WA, just outside of Seattle. On October 12, I had bariatric sleeve surgery. I've been fat all my life, dieting for most of my nearly 53 years (have a b-day this month). 4 years ago I paid for an expensive diet/exercise/personal trainer/dietician/doctor program and lost 125 pounds in that year. Then life got in the way, I stopped going to the gym, and evening the weight came back with 15 new pounds in tow. I'd always considered bariatric surgery to be a last resort, and never thought it was for me. My sister had the same surgery last year, and has done fairly well with it. She is much happier. Something clicked and there I was in July, talking to the physician's assistant and nutritionist. I had to pay out-of-pocket because my insurance doesn't pay for it, so I'm hoping I have more success this time---so far I can tell that I will. I've lost 41.6 pounds since I started this in July; 20 before surgery and 21.6 after. Hit a stall for the past week or so, but the scale is budging again.

I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a long time. Trying to make it a habit again.....

Currently not working (on purpose) so that I can recover from surgery (for the most part my pain is gone) and get into good habits. I'll start looking in January. I'm a CPA, focusing on financial statement preparation and reporting at the industry level. Lots of companies here, and I may try the consulting route this time instead of taking a permanent position somewhere.

Anyway, thanks for letting me banter on. Still feeling the pain of 11/8, but will go on nonetheless!

Jami from NW Washington

(((HUGS))) for those who are so sad. I find reading improving books helps me. And just smiling. The Dalai Lama is good. Being miserable never helped anyone, that's for sure, although a good wallow can be good and then come out of of it. Give the misery it's due. Really feel it. Then tomorrow is another day.

Heather You are a wise woman

Off to the gym and library to meet my goals today.. NYKAREN

Oops, forgot to list November goals:

Exercise at least 4x per week
Meet my protein and vitamin goals
Clean out my garage

Jami, NW Washington

Penny – For snow; it is nice to look out the window to see; but, inside for warmth. I know a lot of you who live in Snow Village – love it! I’m too cold natured. Right now it is in the high ’50 or ’60; and my feet are still cold. I can’t get them warm. If I wear socks, they feel wet, so I am usually colder. Have a couple of pair of long wool socks; but, about 15 minutes in them, can’t pull them off fast enough; but, at least I am warm again. I find if I ever get ‘cold’ about the only thing I can do is go to bed and turn on the mattress warmer.

Katla – When I made my comment earlier, I wanted to say what you just did – I did not particularly like either of them; and, my reasons are only in my mind; knowing that there were a lot of things said, that are impossible to do. But, we now know who it is; and, hopefully, he will surround himself with wise men and women and will listen to what they say. I really don’t think he will say, “You’re FIRED!” Being the President is going to be a lot different than being the owner or CEO of a business. He’ll find that there are 3 branches of Government and that is for a reason: Congress draws up the laws they think should be passed, the President signs them into law; and the SCOTUS is supposed to be the ‘tie breaker’ or who makes judgments that ‘set’ new laws. Each State has the same sort of government, just on a smaller scale. Even cities and small towns do. I think that is one of the things that makes this country ‘great’ and especially the men/women who serve this country; whether it is through the military, police, or as ‘elected’ officials serve ‘at out pleasure’. We can always ‘vote’ them out. At least the Federal Government set limits on the POTUS; unfortunately a lot of them have made ‘their’ service a ‘career’ … with fabulous health benefits and retirement (even after just one term of serving). Unfortunately, they really do NOT live by the same laws they expect for us to live by.
This year, I really did not know the people running locally or state-wide. But, know they have to either pay to run, or not get elected, or in some cases, they are appointed and you don’t have any say-so. If a politician is not willing to ‘live in a fishbowl’ then they should not run.

Mary - Cracker was a year old on my DOS’s birthday. Since she was ‘about’ 4 months old when we got her we counted back; and, then set the date to something easy to remember.

Gee, I hope they show up in the post; if not ... I did not do it correctly

Lenora ~ The pup is so cute. We can see them...just have to click on the small pic.

Jami ~ Welcome!

This is day 5 of the low carb way of eating. It can get very confusing. I don't plan to do this for a long time - just want to get off the 4 lbs I have put on over the last 6 months. Then, hopefully, I can get back to just watching calories.

Carol

Becca ~ How exciting for you to have all 3 during Christmas.

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Yeah, got help ... but, got it. Cracker, when she is perky; then Cracker in her favorite sleeping position. Only thing is whenever I tried to take a picture of her sleeping, I'd wake her up.

Becca - My MnL, especially, did the same; had to have the same ### of presents; and, also keep what she spent even. I sometimes find that more difficult to do. You are so 'blessed' to be able to have all 3 of them home (basically) at the same time ... or having all 3 at the same time.

This is the first Thanksgiving that I can remember that DYS was not here; but, he now has his 'own' little family; and, they have to share with the 'ex' (who can be problematic) and, of course, her parents like to have them, too. So, this is their year to stay in Louisiana. I wish I could pack myself up in the car and go with the guys when they go out there in mid-December; but, I would not see any of them; and, would probably be without a car, so that would not be too much fun. A few years ago, when DOS had started a new job; I went with DH. I enjoyed it; still sad that we had to come home so soon.

Lenora

I meant to say that DYS is not going to be here at Thanksgiving. BOO! HOO! But, they did surprise me at Easter; so I can really say too much about it.

Oh dear; he looks like he has had 1 Margarita too many; but in the other picture he was making a 'funny' face.

Hello ladies! How are we all progressing with life today??

Re - you can come visit me here in Portland, we have recreational here in Oregon too! Now that I'm saving all this money I think I will get the medical card now that I can afford it as my "medicine" is cheaper (no 25% tax like for recreational) if you have the card and I will have access to the stronger "medibles" (infused edibles).

Joyce - I miss the house but I think this "tiny house" living is great! If I don't like my neighbors or where I live I can always start this thing up and drive away to someplace new!

Becca - I'll take all the hugs you can dish out!!! Hugs are a wonderful thing and when they come from wonderful people like you they are even better!! Sorry but no fences between the sites, it's all open.

Allie - I am so glad Homer is doing better! I said a few prayers for you and him.

Well, I went to Walmart last night like I said and I have to say their selections SUCK!!!! They have a wide variety of processed foods, but as far as whole foods I don't think Walmart is geared for me. Their produce section is small and what they call sweet potatoes are actually yams! There is a difference! And their meat section is also small, although I did find some nice steaks and pork chops. So in all my grocery shopping trip was short lived and I only bought enough stuff to get me by for a week or so. I am definitely checking out Safeway's website to see if I can find a location somewhere close enough I won't mind driving to. The manager here said there was a Safeway a few miles away in Jantzen Beach, so I will have to go check it out.

This park has a small "convenience" store here so I went to go check it out. This park is like a small city within a city! Anyway, this little store is mostly Mexican foods and products (I think most of it is imported), so it won't be of much use to me very often. Although they have a small spattering of "american" pops and milk and such. There must be a lot of Mexicans living in this park, which is fine with me as long as they are here legally. I find most Mexicans to be respectful, religious, hard working peeps. But they do have a small bakery in the back of the store where they make all their wonderful Mexican pastries! I will have to stay away from the back of the store!

Well, enough for now, I will be back later. It's time to "medicate", then I'm gonna go check out the closest laundry room here. I am going to miss having my own machines, but this isn't the first time I've gone without, and it probably won't be the last!

Later Chickie's!!

Sherry in " my new digs" Portland

suebdew wrote: »

Have to hurry as battery about to go, down to 7. Played golf today and had a good time with good friends. Re- it was only +.2 so not too bad. Golf course was really wet and muddy but we trudged on. Lots of steps.
Up to date with reading but no notes. .
SueBDew

Sue, Honey - I would hardly count that as a gain... you can take care of THAT with another couple for rounds on the golf course. Fantastic!

(hugs!)

Re in TX

SSC1958 wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm limiting my screen time due to issues with light so I haven't taken notes.

Re: Thanks for asking. I'm hanging in there. Eyes are still not great. Saw the ophthamologist on Monday and he said that the issues I'm having is related to age, and that it would be a long process to healing. I mentioned this aging thing to my dad and he said" you are not old! Try 84!" I agreed but apparently my body has decided otherwise. The specialist changed some of the the treatment...stronger steroid drops 4 times a day for 3 weeks, lubricating eye drops every hour. Sigh... this from a person who has never been able to put in eye drops on my own. I must say however thanks to youtube I am becoming an expert! He will recheck in 3 weeks.

Carey - Northern Alberta

"Related to Age" doesn't sound like much of a diagnosis to me. I might be looking for a second opinion. That sounds more like a "I got no clue so we'll blame it on aging" thing.

Hugs!

Re in TX