WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2019

hi ladies - life has been so busy!

We adopted the two cats (siblings) from the shelter. they had been there SEVEN years. They've never seen out a window so when they see the birds outside they get scared. They are adjusting ok to life in a home, but it's slow. They both let me pet them, but usually only at night. they sleep in hidden spots during the day and then "come out" at night. They are currently living in the master bedroom and separated from our other two cats. It's been a hoot! I'll post a picture once I figure out how to do that!

I had selective laser trabeculoplasty for ocular hypertension (because drops aren't working well). it went ok. it was a little uncomfortable, and I had some problems the first day (yesterday) but today I'm feeling totally normal. I hope it works to lower my eye pressure! I will be making several trips to get pressure checked over the next month or so.

I'm having a lot of problems with my hip.. this isn't new, but it's interfering with my new goal around movement - about half the time during exercise the hip will flare up and give me problems for a couple days. I'm doing seated exercise in order to not have these problems (hip/knee pain), but it's still giving me trouble. I guess maybe I will need to actually see a doctor and see what it is. in the past they've just said "SIJ issues", but now I think it's something else.. maybe arthritis? If anyone has any feedback for how to reduce pain during/after workouts, let me know!

My partner and I have also had the flu. The people he works with come to work sick all the time, so it seems he's always bringing something home. thankfully we've had our flu shots, so it doesn't get as bad as we've had it in the past!

I hope everyone is well. I need to catch up with all the messages. Have a great evening!

Shannon in rural Ontario, Canada

Hello I am 51 and I'm just returning back on here since 2014, been through a lot during the years I wasn't on. I have type 2 diabetes, hidradenitis, I just recently got discharged from the hospital on February 21st from 2 1/2 months due to bacteria in my bloodstream now I'm on the right track, I lost 55lbs and I'm trying to incorporate healthy eating habits and attending cooking classes once a week, plus physical therapy twice a week, I would like to be a part of this group.