WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022

Morning ladies
Woke up at 4 am,wide awake with almost 8 hrs sleep so will make a cup of tea and get dressed ,feed Alfie and go try and keep up with Miles.

Vickil57 wrote: »

Machka & Lisa--I can remember the last time I cried. I get sad, but no tears. I just feel numb or angry. I go see my regular doctor next week and will talk to him about it. I don't want to go back on antidepressates as last time I didn't feel anything and then after several years on them I got the hives for 10 months everyday.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Happily, for the most part, I don't feel anything either. It's a good thing ... emotionally numb.

Someone at my new job commented that I'm so calm despite all sorts of stuff going on there and I thought, a) nothing here compares to what I have gone through, and b) thank you antidepressants!!


M in Oz

ginnytez wrote: »

Machka-I can't remember-have you been fitted for custom made orthotics? Podiatrists mold them here. While they limit shoe choices (you take out regular insoles so only work in certain brands) they have helped me tremendously.

Health Update:

Physical therapy is progressing. Evidently I have a lot of muscles trying to compensate for the loss of pelvic floor support/control. Consequently, one day abductors are high, glutes on another, etc. Never ending puzzle. While there has been some progress, I don't think this is going to completely ready problem. Prolapse is not comfortable at all. I am going to doctor next week to discuss/evaluate progress. My evaluation of things is that uterus may be beyond salvage through physical therapy only. If doctor thinks surgery is appropriate (and can, with therapy) resolve most of the issue I would rather do it this fall-I have met my insurance out of pocket! Oh well, at least this is a learning experience. Of course, I also need to get results from brain MRI on Sept 8 and meet with Endo on Sept 22 to see if he has any plans (I am guessing I will stay in monitor phase with him

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Yes, I have been fitted for custom-made orthotics by a previous podiatrist. My current podiatrist had a look at them and told me that they're suited to me and still have some life left in them so he didn't want to mould up another pair for me.

However, I can only wear them in relatively flat shoes that are a little bit big for me.

Both my Hoka One One shoes and the orthotics help ease the pain from my arthritis. In my right foot, I have severe arthritis in the joint of my big toe, where it meets the foot. In my left foot, I have moderate arthritis in that same joint. Prior to this new numbness deal, I was able to run and walk with the Hokas and walk with hiking-style shoes with the orthotics and my feet were fine.

This numbness, tingling and pain thing is something new, in a different part of my foot.

I'll be seeing a physio specialising in the lower back (and lower limbs) and I'm hopeful that he should be able to help me.


Health Issues:
Gotta love health issues!
I hope you can get yours sorted with minimal difficulty.

Machka in Oz

Machka9...I hope your feet problems get better
Tina...I think back to when I was younger and married. I was blindsided by the idea that I was in charge of the cooking and cleaning. I don't know why. Certainly women had been doing this since the dawn of time. I just assumed my relationship would be more modern. I have been married 30 years and don't think I have gotten over it. When my present husband passes I think about dating. I have 2 aunts who have found men at later ages. But they enjoyed their responsibilities as household manager. I just don't know if I can bring myself to be a household manager any longer. The thought of cooking or cleaning for someone and the risk of more caretaking again turn me off. Yet it is sad to be alone. And planning the vacations, I did all that. He could have cared less what we did.
Ketone Karen..Nebraska is beautiful.
Well a caretaker is coming at 6pm. I will probably have 2 hours with interruptions to do something before she comes. I should clean the baseboards but will probably try and read. I could use some exercise as well.

Little boy down for his morning nap...and tonight we have the last outside concert.. we shall see if they cancel ,could be thunderstorms.

Good morning ladies!

Rosemarie - I am following your story. My husband passed in May, he had many physical and cognition issues but not to the stage where he needed a caretaker like your husband does. Not to be insensitive - is he in hospice or have you been given a projection on how much longer his disease is likely to progress? Sending you strength. So glad you are able to get out of the house at times.

Kay - your story about firing your cleaner- that's what happened to us with the previous one. Not punctual at all, which drove my DH crazy and he would become very anxious. She did a very good job when she was here, but often stretched 3 hours into 4 or more with all of her "breaks" on the cellphone. After several warnings and half-hearted attempts on her part to improve, I let her go.

Found a new gal, she always arrives on time and does the tasks I assign her, and leaves her cellphone in the car. She's not as picky as the other gal was, but she does an adequate job in the 2 hours she's allotted.

Feet! Ack!! My broken toe has healed, the toe itself doesn't hurt but the joint where it attaches to the foot and neighbor toe are often painful, red and swollen. I'm guessing arthritis. Thankfully I can wear my walking shoes again and get back to street walking, lol.

Busy day yesterday. Tried to think of an excuse not to mow the dandelions, even called the county Fire Marshal hoping he'd say "stay off the mower - too high of fire risk if the blade hits a stone." Instead, he said OK to mow before 10 as there would be enough dew on the grass. Drat.

So I climbed on the mower and whipped around the front and back and mainly just got the clumps of dandelions. Patiently waiting for them to fluff and get it over with!!

Then decided to get out the little carpet cleaner and go after part of the living room carpet. Since I want to get a new recliner one of these days, thought I'd best move the old one and attack that. Glad I did, it looks much better now.

Heather - Can't wait to see your neighbor's finished construction project.

Tina - A lot going on for you and your husband. Been there. Hugs!

Walking partner's new knee is doing great, it's only been a little over a month and we're able to do a mile and a half at a decent pace without her needing a cane. She's probably out waiting for me right now.

Make it a wonderful day!

Lanette
SW WA State

Annie, it's called saying "no thank you". (without any explanation) Or in your case. "I think I'm done" (and just be done) You don't need to offer an explanation for moving on. Things change, people change, life changes. Just do it. Obviously others have.

Karen, those pix are gorgeous!

I'd love to be a fly on the wall in THAT exit interview, Tracey! WOAH BABY!

Not much new or different here. It's Tuesday, so I'm "working". Decided I'm not going to work summers anymore. I work TOO much more than my hours and don't get paid for it and don't get the time off during the year that I deserve and now "they" want me to schedule it a year in advance instead of being able to take it whenever I'd like. So, I'm just going to be done with this craziness. This was supposed to be for my benefit (and theirs) but it's not working out that way. Hubby mentioned retirement again, but I'm still not ready. Wouldn't that be a treat though???

Have a glorious day all!

Carla, in MN

We’re moving slow today. We each chose different breakfasts. I chose cottage cheese and blueberries, a favorite breakfast for me. DH chose yoghurt. We were both happy.

Our 'bonding' shopping trip turned out great and exceeded expectations. Normally, you never find what you went for. This time we got exactly what we wanted plus bonuses!
DH wanted a new tweed cap to replace the one he lost. Found a lovely blue tweed one. Then we stopped at a sausage shop and bought Italian fennel sausages as a bonus for dinner. Going to have them with cabbage and sweet potato.
Then we went to M&S looking for a light, summer jacket for him. Found a lovely one! Navy with a collar and zip. I added a black, short sleeve t-shirt as I like a man in black.
Then we bought two very nice grey mugs to replace a chipped one.
Good, very good day. 👍
The main point of the trip was to book me in for a 'taster' pottery throwing class. That's something I've always wanted to do. My father was a keen amateur potter and I am passionate about ceramics. So I'm booked in for a class on the 3rd September. Watch this space!

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

Machka9 wrote: »

sh0tzz99 wrote: »

KetoneKaren wrote: »

I have the utmost empathy for people with foot pain. A few years back, I had severe bilateral plantar fasciitis, to the point it would bring me to tears at times. Once on my feet, I would avoid sitting down, because standing up was agonizing. I tried night splints, orthotics, special shoes...and finally, of all things, Crocs to the rescue. By this time, I had suffered for well over a year. I rarely wear anything other than Crocs. I don't care if they're fugly, as long as my feet don't hurt.

Karen in Virginia

I wear Oofos, but they don't seem to be helping. Maybe Crocs are what I need. Thanks for this.

Tina in CA

My most comfortable shoes are my Hoka One One trail running shoes.

My podiatrist, who I saw just a few days ago, agreed that they're good, but gave me lifts for the heels because apparently, I need a slight heel in my shoes. I've been wearing them with the lifts and they are good.

But my feet still go numb after a while.


Machka in Oz

I downloaded a list of recommended shoes from a podiatrist. Hoka is the brand for every type of shoe that they recommend. I need to look at those. I did order a pair one time, but they didn't feel great, so I sent them back. Maybe time to try again.