WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2019
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im up and having my tea... working 7:30-1 today and then home for rest of weekend and do a bit of tidying up..0
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Morning all,
Day 4 post-op - making good progress, the physical therapist and the nurse were both pleased. There's no pain on weight-bearing for the knee (not surprising, all the ouchy stuff that supports weight has been replaced with metal and plastic.) However, the muscles and tendons around the knee are screaming like mad. Flexing and bending is... well let's just leave it at painful. Even with a full load of painkillers onboard, I was shaking by the time Corey got home, and my whole mouth was hurting from clenching my jaw during PT. Can now walk (carefully) around the house without a walker, but I keep it near me, as if I have to carry anything, even a cup of coffee, it throws off my balance, and falling is not a good idea.
On the bright side, I can see progress already-- my knee bend has progressed from 67 degrees to somewhere around 80 since yesterday. Will see the PT Tuesdays and Fridays for the next five weeks, and will do two home sessions every day she's not here. Right now, my main aim is that, by the time my appointment with the surgeon rolls around (the 18th), I will be able to move my leg well enough to drive safely, or Corey will have to drive me to my appointment. Other mini-goal, stop having to take Miralax, but at the moment, still necessary.
Love the snow, and the animals, and the grandbaby pics, keep 'em coming! I smile every morning at this thread--you are all such a bright spot in my life!
Love y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas8 -
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Good day ladies!
Yesterday was an off day....I was in bed at 9 after falling asleep in chair at 8. I was short steps by 1400, short water by 24oz, did have 2 hours of activity, but not consistent to count as exercise. The upside is I was under calories. Which surprised me when I finally logged it all. Today is a new day!
Changes in pricing being implemented at work. I am sure we will get some grief, but some prices haven't changed in over 3 years in spite of increases in costs. I tend to keep the front of the shop clean. But the back-omg! The two mechanics were cleaning yesterday! It looks so much better already. When I worked back there I had a routine. I emptied trash and oil buckets every day (if I skipped a day I couldn't lift them) I swept at least once a day even under the benches. Gas cans got filled every day. When I went up front mainly, I would sweep when I went back to smoke. Dont smoke now, so dont go back often. The one mechanic has been with us for 40 yrs. He is the worst when it comes to cleaning. I understand that donovan gets frustrated being the only one cleaning but i reckon i need to buckle down on the cleaning back there. If i am cleaning the guys bathroom-YUCK! Donovan will say i will do it, just tell me. SMH! Why must i tell you to clean the bathroom once a week! We aren't children. Anyhow, my necessary paperwork is all caught up at work, floors mopped. Today finish cleaning equipment on showroom. Off at 2. Then home, to clean more.
Machka- I dont eat when stressed either. Must be relaxed.
I love all the pictures, please keep sharing.
My aunt has a trach now. The nurses say she is resting comfortably and her color is better. My brother was unable to see her yesterday as she was resting. He will go back on Sunday.
Aubrey settling in well at home.
Kim in California- we had insulation blown into our brick walls and more in attic several years ago. Would highly recommend when you can.
Healing thoughts!
Welcoming thoughts!
Inspiring thoughts!
Warming thoughts!
Kylia in cold again Ohio2 -
Some photos from today and yesterday ... starting after the Cadbury Marathon photos ...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157676238611808
Me ... squinting into the sun.
The bicycle I'm riding just now.
Squeaking Point.
Machka in Oz
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We had about 10 inches of snow by bedtime. I shoveled an area in the back yard so the dogs didn't have to walk in snow up to their armpits. When we went out at midnight there was another four inches and I had to shovel the path again. By morning there was another four or more inches and I shoveled some more. We went out the back gate and the dogs jumped around in the deep snow outside the yard. They didn't want to stay out nearly as long as usual but they had fun. Now they are back in bed. We'll all go out later, then I'll go for a long walk by myself. Getting 10,000 steps today will be a huge challenge.7
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Hi all.
I am in need of support badly! It’s literally going to save my life. I have had estrogen related cancer twice now since 2015. And with so much extra weight on me they won’t give me the estrogen blocker med bc my fat cells are releasing estrogen also!
The most successful times of weight loss in my life has always been with a personal buddy that I was accountable to daily. I thought maybe finding a group would be the next best thing or possibly even better!
I look forward to getting to know everyone and being a support to you as well! 💕
Shelle8 -
Hi Shelle - I had breast cancer, oestrogen related, and I put on loads of weight with the treatment. They still put me on the blockers though. Talk about hot flushes! With the help of this wonderful group I lost 60 lbs in 18 months and have kept 59 of them off for 5 years.
It is a lifestyle change though, not a 'diet'.
I did well this morning, managing everything except the weights and push ups. This afternoon I had to get a bit of shopping, but felt very dizzy. DH said he had exactly the same thing at the same stage of recovery, so I'm not worrying about it.
I'm going to make a Thai fish curry for dinner, using the lovely little eggplants I found at the Middle Eastern shop. I also called in at the new Chinese shop and bought frozen Dim Sum for occasional lunches.
Quiet afternoon ahead. DH is watching rugby in his study. Unfortunately we are missing the England game tomorrow because we are babysitting the grandchildren, but I will record it for him. I will finish off the newspaper and cook the curry. A lot of lying down, I hope.
The aerial that was put up when we moved in is now knocking against the wall. We have had high winds in the last couple of days so it's probably worked loose a bit. Very annoying! Especially in the bedroom. DH rang the company and they are coming on Monday, but they may charge us as it says in the small print that the fixing is not guaranteed for winds of over 60 mph.!!!
Now to have my snack of cold, roasted butternut squash with chilli sauce.
Barbara - all our family LOVE Marmite! :laugh:
Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Lanette no it is our other son. Unfortunately the house we bought for other son is even further away for our other son's job. I am not sure having those two live together is for the best either.
We have talked since the argument. I know part of my blow up was caused by the bad weather. It is like when you have a near miss in an accident you have all the bent up adrenaline. We do have more bad weather ahead this week and my hope is he stays down at work that day.Others at his work that have long drives do stay at the hotel when the weather is bad, so this is an option for him if he is wise enough to take it.
Beside the worry of him getting badly hurt there is the worry of damaging his car. We have had so many accidents up here in the past couple of weeks that if something happens to his car it will take a couple of weeks to get it fixed.
I saw a fender bender as I went to work at noon yesterday due to black ice.
I hadn't been to this school for awhile. A couple of the teachers said the saw me on T.V. It is fun to share it and makes these last couple of bad weather more bearable.
Karen darling pictures!
Lanette I was able to get that photo to Facebook to share with my brother by clicking and dragging. Something new for me. He has always had dachshunds so I know he will enjoy it. Thank you.
Margaret2 -
Lanette: I just checked our hummingbird feeders and both are liquid this morning. Evidently it ddin’t get cold enough to freeze them last night. There’s snow on the lawn, but not very much. We had the hanging feeders here but this is a windy location and they spilled themselves all over the deck in the wind. That is why we switched to feeders that stick onto our windows. I have to reach above my head to refill the one by the kitchen window. I can easily reach the other from the deck. :flowerforyou:
Machka: I’ve been taught that sleep is when the body heals itself. I am also happy to know your cyst doesn’t seem to be troublesome. I love the photos of you!
Barbie: You seem to have a lot more snow than we do. There is some on the lawn and some on the sidewalk, but not enough to bother with a ruler to measure it. I am am grateful to be warm and cozy inside. The furnace works well but our gas fireplace is not currently working. The repairman is supposed to be here today. Keeping my fingers crossed that he gets here.
Kim: WAG sounds like a great idea. I’m happy that you enjoy your Hairy Biker’s cookbook. I hope that your financial situation improves this spring and gets back to a comfortable zone for you.
Karen: I love the photos of your grandchildren.
Lisa: I’m delighted to hear that your recovery is going well. That is very good news.
Shelle: You’ve found a great group of supportive women. Post often to geive and get support. :flowerforyou:
Heather: Perhaps the aerial was not adequately supported with guywires. I would ask them to be doubly sure so that this doesn’t happen again. :grumble:
We have snow on the ground, but not very much. It seems like a good idea to stay inside anyway. A few years ago I decided to take my dog for a walk in the snow, slipped on unseen ice under the snow and broke my wrist. It was the second time I’d broken a wrist due to unseen ice. I’d just as soon skip the broken wrist this time around.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Darker ones last night- and this morning
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IMy post went poof..... it was all about snow and heated car seats and shingles and thoughts on good and bad foods. Oh well, will just wish everyone a good night and post again soon.
Betsy from NW Washington
Were you using your phone, and did you:
a) Attempt to put in a "smilie" or
b) shift your phone's position at all, even just a little bit?
If so, that's why it would have disappeared. MFP is touchy that way.
M in Oz
I did both, put a smile and then laid my phone down on the desk for a minute. Thanks for the info.
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Shelle ... welcome!
Snow photos ... love seeing it in other people's yards!
Well, I let go of the medical billing angst and then did our taxes last night ... we took a huge hit with the new tax laws! After looking at our finances, my husband and I found a way to pay our bill ... oh, but it really hurts. Another day of needing to stay away from the stress pantry ...
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My replacement vegetable box ... I think this misfit produce is better than what I get at the regular grocery store!7
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The official statement is that we've had 14 inches of snow but it's still snowing. I have shoveled the path across the yard to the gate three times. I was able to take the dogs out to the big field twice this morning and they frolicked around for about ten minutes. I tried taking a walk but it was rough going so I came home and watched last night's figure skating on TV. This is the most snow we've had in the 15 years we lived here and the most snow in my life since I lived in New Jersey and had to walk through snow like this to get to high school.
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Barbie: We have snow on the ground, but it is a small fraction of what you have. Your neighborhood is gorgeous!2
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Love, Love, Love all the Photos......Snow, Children, Pooches, and Scenery!
Barbie ~ I have been paraphrasing to myself of some of your favorite mantras this week....mindful eating and what you want most or what you want now. I seem to have lost one of those sneaky pounds that have crept up and hope to keep at it.
Carol in GA6 -
Pip Barbie looks like our yard. We expect more snow tomorrow and on Tuesday. This is becoming a more typical Minnesota winter.
Love the look of snow. Do not like the ice that is underneath or black ice. I also don't like it when the snow banks get so large you can't see around them. We are not to that point yet, but we have more winter to go.
Margaret1 -
Starting today:
2019 Word: Lovingme
February Goals:
1. Commit to whole month MFP tracking
2. Drink 8+ glasses water daily
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Just caught up after failing to yesterday. Way too much to comment on, but I have read everything.
Kim from NC - thank you for the suggestion. Walking dogs would not work for me very well as I’m very nervous around dogs. I was knocked and held down by a neighbors dog when I was young. The dog knew me, saw me daily for probably 3 years before this incident. It took the male owner and my Grandfather to get me free. I would walk children. What a great idea though, thanks for thinking of me.
Tracey in Edmonton3
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