WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020

I've been to see an ENT specialist about the CT scan I had a couple weeks ago of my nose and face.

I have a badly deviated septum with a bone spur.

This was all under the public system, and it would be at least a year's wait to get the surgery done, so I've been referred to the private system and should have an appointment with a private specialist in a week or two, then quite likely surgery in 6-8 weeks.

I asked this specialist whether or not this has affected my breathing while cycling and running and if the surgery should improve my breathing and he said, "Yes" to both. I should end up with much easier breathing, better flow, etc. after the surgery.


Machka in Oz

I'm new to MyFitnesspal and am well over 50. I can certainly do with the encouragement I am seeing here. I have been on diets off and on my whole life, and need one again, and exercise. So thank you Barbie for this thread.

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14minutes from our house they announced here will be a Coronovirus Quarantine site now.4 cases near Daughter in California.

Amber Tx

Barbie, Thanks so much for getting us started once again!
M - please keep us informed. If you have to go the private route, does your insurance pay the same amount?

Michele NC

The same amount as what?
Machka, I am guessing that Michele is wondering if insurance will pay the same amount if you get your surgery in a private setting as opposed to the public. Or if will you have to pay out of pocket.
Kylia, Happy Birthday! Sounds like a wonderful time was had!
Sue, Happy Birthday to you as well!
Karen in VA, add me to the list of ladies who think Connie needs a good smack! I suppose, given everything else you've shared about the whole thing, it's possible that Jeannette would have severed ties with you anyway, but... Especially after you quite firmly told her not to say anything...
I lost a very dear friend 16 years ago, she had a massive heart attack at the tender age of 46. To call it a shock would be putting it mildly! I still miss her, we didn't meet til we were already in our teens, but it was young teens and we forged such a strong relationship, shared so much. She was the one person that I could share anything with and of course, having that young adult dynamic and growing up in the same town. I do have another friend that I have known since we were about 5, but we lost touch in those oh-so-important teen years! We didn't have a falling out or anything, just drifted apart, she's a year younger than me, so she had her group and I had mine in high school and then we really headed off on different career paths! But now she is living in the same city as me, and we have been trying to get together on a regular basis, works better now that I'm off on Sundays as she is a Mon-Fri worker.
Well, today I did something that I haven't done for awhile. Yes, that's right, I logged my food! And I was under my calorie goal! Went to the gym and did some good work, will be headed there again tomorrow morning. I am even already showered and ready for bed, which is where I shall be heading very soon as I am tired. I have been staying up WAY too late, and it's catching up to me! And I do tend to make such poor choices when I'm tired (like eating instead of just going to bed! lol)
Can't remember who mentioned paying for MFP, but I've never paid a cent for it and have had no issues with using it. Well, except the odd glitch when I try to get too fancy on the tablet...
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies and the returnees!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island, where the atmospheric river dumped a whole lotta water in a short period! (Where we are is fine, but some towns are going to be doing a LOT of clean up. And some people will be displaced for a significant time due to flooding)

Sue Where did you live in SD? I have lots of family there. Here is a photo of a Plains-like winter scene from a few years ago here in temperate, green Virginia:



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We are getting the cast off my partner's leg today. On to a walking boot and PT. She is excited but (pessimistically) I think it's going to hurt to start bearing weight.

Karen in Virginia

Hello everyone,

Brand new to this, so hope you don’t mind me gatecrashing! I’ve been thin my whole life with not much effort, but this past year menopause has hit and OMG I’ve piled on the pounds so easily...mostly all belly too!! I’d like to lose around 20lbs, but it’s not easy with the hormone changes and lack of motivation. Any advice from you guys as to what works peri-menopause gratefully received 😃

Linda 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Kylia- Happy birthday! Glad your family knew you well enough to know exactly what would make you happy! Love the margarita story! lol
Cathy in Arlington- I adore your Halloween costume! lol Bad Sandy/Naughty Sandy from Grease. Too cute! 4'11?! I didn't realize you were that short! lol In person you seem much taller. Must be the Texas attitude? Hope to meet up with you on my next trip down (Maybe April?)
Heather- Your dressing sounds yummy! I don't watch the superbowl; but I do enjoy watching the posts of the best commercials aired during the game. If I have time this morning, I will watch the Jason Momoa one; as it seems to be getting a lot of press.
Lisa- Count me as one who is impressed with the young man who searched you out to exchange info after he bumped into your car! Good Karma to him!
Karen VA- I remember that photo of you on the souped up tractor! You look like you should be living in the midwest!

After I ran to the library, yesterday, I took a walk along our boardwalk. It was a beautiful sunny day and the waves were pretty good sized. A lot of people were out and about; seeing the sun in Jan/Feb in Michigan is rare. Here are a couple of photos I got of the lake and pier.



I got a couple of pics of the igloo, but I want one with the kiddos in it. Then I will post how that turned out. It went up a LOT easier and quicker than the eggcarton spaceship.
I better scoot. I have to make brownies for a birthday boy and I have to get some eggs and cream scrambled together for a quiche for lunch. I will have a piece of quiche, but will forgo the brownie. I think, since I haven't been eating much sugar/alcohol, my body is reacting to it differently. I had a glass of wine Friday night and I had horrible heart burn all night. Same thing happened when I had a piece of chocolate late Saturday night. Does sugar give any of you heartburn? Ugh. Misery! But easy to avoid. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)