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mkculs13 wrote: »

Good morning. Missy, so sorry to hear f your loss. Thats always so hard. Hugs.

My 4 year old dog has vertigo occasionally and emergency vet noticed a low heart rate when she was sedated. Things to keep in mind if she has future issues.

I’ve had a rough week in some ways. Took prednisone for allergies, and I swear I swelled 3 lbs over night. Hoping it “lets go” soon. Between antihistamines, antibiotics, and steroids, my senses of smell and taste came back this week and that’s nice. But I need an alley test for metals and have to stop antihistamines for 5 days. Maybe I will wear a mask that week. Ugh.

Just had an Afib alert from my Apple Watch. Too much caffeine probably. Bad dream and woke too early and I’m cranky. Maybe I’ll just go back to bed.

I hope your day starts better!

I hope you feel better soon! Allergy season is the worst! Thanks for the heads up! I guess they had a few dogs were come in recently with the same problem most likely due to allergies and my girl does have allergies plus high blood pressure which she has medication for both.

Hope your day goes better! Sounds like a stressful start.

Missy

Hope everyone’s day is getting better! Almost forgot it was Star Wars day!

mkculs13 wrote: »

Good morning. I ended up getting more alerts and had to go to ER—and nothing is wrong with me. I just need to get back in the groove and yet I’m lacking motivation. Usually a good start on a Sunday sets me up for success so I’m going to try to make myself get the exercise I need WHILE NOT OVERDOING IT! Deep breaths and realistic goals.

Lana, we have had a lot of rain too. Not letting it keep me inside today.

Hoping all have a good day.

Sending hugs and prayers that’s got to be scary.

*** May 6 ***

Good morning all~~

Missy - Sending hugs for your grandmother. You are a shining blessing of hers during this most difficult time of life. 🌼

Maureen - I must have missed something in the recent past. What alerts do you get that send you to the ER? Do you have an implanted heart monitor? I had one for years, but it had to be removed for the mastectomies in 2016.
I hope that you are OK.

Sara - Your day of beauty on Saturday sounds divine! Ah!
How did the church sale go?

Today is a decluttering day. I tend to let every surface in the house collect tons of stuff, and it is out of control now.....

Lana

266.0 today

*** May 8 ***

Ah, Wednesday~

Today is the regular dentist for the new crown. Blech.

I'm up in NYC, and the Tanita scale will be giving me my numbers for a few days.
Years ago, when I was married, DH and I were regulars at the Chelsea Weight Watchers meetings. DH always did everything to excess, so he bought us the same dang scale as they use at Weight Watchers meetings. It plugs into the wall, for heavens sake. In fairness though, the Tanita can weigh very high numbers, and he was a big guy - bigger than most home scales could manage.

We're having thunderstorms here! Missy probably has them too~

Wishing everyone a decent day today ✨

Lana

264.0 today

*** May 9 ***

Good morning all~~

Sara - I am thrilled for you at your being at a pre-covid weight. You must feel so good to see your efforts pay off. You have inspired me--thank you!
The church efforts are paying off as well. Such good karma 💛

I was looking through my photos, and I saw once again a photo of myself that I like.... It is from 2018. Of course I was 6 years younger, but I checked my journals, and I weighed 235 when it was taken.

I've decided to make 235 my new goal weight, just to change things up in my head. Having a final goal weight in my head doesn't serve me well.

* waving at Henri for more black coffee 🌴*

Lana

266.0 today

*** May 10 ***

Sara - So nice to hear that you have been having Dragon-free Fridays lately. That's a good start to the weekend.

I fly home tomorrow, thank goodness.

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend~

Lana

266.6 today

Happy Mother's Day!!

Going to try to get back on the wagon, so to speak. I am currently the heaviest I have ever been! My biggest obstacle is fast food. I work at 2 locations Monday through Friday. My biggest pit fall is Dairy Queen. I can get a meal with ice cream for just under $10...but the "low" cost comes with high calories/carbs, etc.

*** May 13 ***

Good morning all~~

Sara - do what you must do in order to take care of yourself. If going to gyno is hell, definitely get a different gyno. Annual checkups should be fairly pleasant, and a pap sample should be unpleasant for only a moment. Sending a bucket of courage your way.

Maureen - What about bicycling or water exercise?
Sorry to hear about your tree coming down. Maybe you only lost power? Hope that's all it was.

Today I am helping a friend/acquaintance get to and from their medical procedure. I don't even like her anymore; she said too many mean things at a recent gathering. I wanted to tell that to somebody, and y'all are my support team.

Waves to Laura and Missy and anyone else who pops by today.

Lana

268.0

@mkculs13 ...sending positive thoughts your way for your upcoming biopsy! I remember the waiting for those test results. I just finished going through all the treatments/surgeries for breast cancer. I am now a thriver...only doing follow up/annual visits!

@LanaCabana537 ... you party animal! hahaha!

I had TNBC Stage 2 IDC in Right Breast (no family history of breast cancer nor any markers detected by genetic testing) but opted for the Double Mastectomy to avoid radiation. Did chemo over a 6-7 month period....but thankfully it went sooo much better than I imagined it would!

Hope everyone's week is going well...I did great on Monday and Tuesday...much to my surprise. Today...I may have gave in at lunch but those cookies were sooo yummy!

Lana, I didn't realize. Congrats and best of luck over the next 3 years.

I'm having teeth and lung issues on top of knee and boob, haha. I need a crown, an extraction, and a couple of teeth replaced. My lungs still have inflammation from my allergies. No wonder running has been so effing hard!

I was so excited to turn 65. And now I'm falling apart!

I feel fine, though, and am so eager for the school year to just end. My classes are 90% seniors, and it's senior week, so no one is in class--lots of activities for them. I don't mind, but why wasn't that scheduled well ahead of time so I could plan better? Our new admin has dropped the ball on timely communication. No exam schedule yet. And seniors are irritated b/c their senior week plans didn't get communicated clearly either, and each day is so confusing. They had a cookout scheduled for 10 one morning, and finally got fed about 1:30. It was pouring rain and they would report to the site, only to be told to go back to class. NO announcement was made that they should keep reporting to class until called to the cook out. They were pissed. I don't blame them. I helped with the cookout b/c it was during my planning time and I know so many of them. That part was fun.

Anyway, I've regained all but 2 lbs of the weight I've lost this year, but oh well. Time to get back on the logging pony.

TTFN. Best to all.
Maureen