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@cbabie I'm sorry you still haven't heard from the doctor. That's awful. I'm glad the other doctor followed up on Baby Boy. What caused the binge? Oh thank you! It's just genetics, I don't take care of my skin lol. Well, the knee still hurts if I walk on it more than 30 minutes so kind of getting back to normal.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Yes, I am glad the shot didn't hurt. I was surprised it didn't lol. I'm glad you have nice weather for your walks. Good job! I've heard that recipe is good. I hope you enjoyed it.

Hi all. I had a good day yesterday. It started with a disappointment: I attempted to go to water aerobics but when I got there, all the parking was taken up (even the street parking!) so I couldn't go. I won't go back to that location again unless I go really early. On a whim, I stopped and got Chick-fil-A for me and my DH. We'd never had it before but the line wasn't long today (like usually it is) so I stopped through the drive-through. When I paid, the cashier handed me this $10 gift card and said, "The lady ahead of you wanted you to have this." It was so sweet and touched me. I have of course heard of random acts of kindness but never have been the recipient of one until yesterday. Today, I am going to put up my Halloween decorations and then going to meet my former manager and a coworker at a cat cafe.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom Yeah. That's true. I was touched. Good job with the exercise! I hope you enjoyed dinner.

Hi all. I put up some Halloween decorations but I need to do a lot more. I just haven't had time. Next year, I will start in September. I met my coworker and my old boss at the cat cafe, it was nice to see the kitties play. I only stayed an hour since it was so far from my house (45 mins), I had to get back to get ready for today.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@trooworld I bet it was fun to see all those cats. I’m like @cbabie in that I don’t go anywhere too far from home. A lot of people have put up Halloween decorations. Soon it’ll be Christmas! @cbabie I love my recumbent bik! One of my previous doctors told me it was good for my knees. The hamburger helper recipe was good and not greasy at all. After all, it was Skinnytaste! Hi, all. Today was a swim day. I grilled chicken along with rice and salad for dinner. I made a marinade with soy sauce, maple syrup and Dijon mustard.

@cbabie You did very well. I've managed to go down to 2 pieces from 4 SOMETIMES. Other times, it's all 4 pieces. So yes, 1 piece is excellent! I'm glad you have your CT scan today. I hope it goes well. Hopefully you hear back from the doctor soon. Yeah it wouldn't be so bad traveling that far if I didn't do it Monday through Thursday for work lol. I really enjoyed Chick Fil A, the chicken was juicy and delicious and the sauces were really good.

@fabgeekmom It was fun, I like kitties! Good job with the swim. Dinner sounds good.

@theslightedgeforever Good job wow, while traveling! Impressive.

Hi all. Not much going on here, it's a work day lol. My husband made enchiladas using leftover barbacoa (a Mexican beef dish). I made the barbacoa on Saturday night and it was really good in the enchiladas. I had to stop taking my Celebrex (the meds for my arthritis) until after my endoscopy (which is Friday). I am supposed to take Tylenol instead for now. I hope my knee doesn't hurt too badly.

Water yesterday: 77.1 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@theslightedgeforever Good job on exercise at the hotel. @trooworld That really sucks when you can’t take your medication. I use the same drug and it really helps without upsetting my stomach. Hopefully the Tylenol will help. It’s always good to have leftovers. @cbabie It’s Skinnytaste ( one word). That’s too bad that you stress ate. Try finding something else to do. Hi, all. I went for a walk this morning and did some indoor exercises. For dinner I’m making a recipe from the bad back cookbook: beef stew with mushrooms and bacon. Except for the bacon there’s no chopping. I’ve made it before and it’s good. I’m doubling the recipe for leftovers.

@trooworld It’s good that your PCP is so thorough. Hopefully you’ll be through with tests soon. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. DH has PT today. We’re having last night’s stew for dinner.

Hi! Quick stop by. Got to see the aurora borealis this evening. Was very cool to see and was on my bucket list. Of course I thought I’d have to go to Alaska to see it but because of the solar flares got to see it. Which idk if I should be more amazed by the natural phenomenon or concerned about the flares?!?




Hope everyone has a great night!

Missy

@gemwolf110 Very cool looking. Thanks for sharing!

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Sorry about the results but it sounds like you are doing what you need to do. That's good DS went shopping with you. Your kids sound great. Yummy dinner.

Hi all. I have my endoscopy this morning. Of course, I woke up with a bad headache and couldn't take anything. I also can't eat anything or drink anything. I'll be glad to get this done.

Water yesterday: 108.8 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom Yes indeed. Good job with the swim. I have to go to Sam's today. I have a friend who loves that giant meatball parmesan. I've made it myself once and I liked it.

Hi all. Endoscopy went okay, The procedure itself took 8 minutes. I was awake enough during the whole procedure to realize what was going on and hear the noises my body was making. I don't know if that is normal to be awake but that is how it was. My throat was a tiny bit sore immediately afterwards but the soreness went away within the hour.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom Yeah I figured the sore throat was normal. The part I didn't think was so normal was for me to be awake lol. Thank you. That's a good idea about Sam's Club. I hope you had fun at the Break-Fast celebration! Good goal. That's great your doctor said your numbers had increased!

@cbabie I'm glad you got the results back quickly. It sure does take time to get things done in the medical world, right? Yes, I like my new medical team a lot. They are very thorough and know what they are doing, I think.

Hi all. I didn't do too much yesterday. I did grocery shopping and then I had a Spanish lesson with a new tutor. After that, we took the dogs to Pug Rescue San Diego's Halloween pug party. We didn't stay too long as it was hot and Violet started to get overstimulated and began barking at people. Today, I am donating blood this morning and working on a base/platform for my Halloween display: a friend at work gave me a pirate ship and I'm making a platform that has water with waves for the ship. I've never tried this technique before so we'll see how it goes.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom Yes, I know not everyone can so I try to do it when I have time. That's good you had fun and were able to limit your portions. Oh food pushers, yeah they annoy me, too! Happy birthday to your DD. Sounds like a good menu.

Hi all. I achieved my 3-gallon donation yesterday at the blood bank! They gave me a certificate and some Halloween socks (everyone who donates this month gets the socks). After that, my DH and I went for coffee and ran some errands. We came home and I took a nap, the blood donation wore me out. I worked on my Halloween display platform: now it is drying and then I will paint it. Today, I have work and a phone appointment with the cardiologist to go over the test results.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@trooworld Congratulations on your 3 gallon donation. That sounded like a good day. @cbabie That is too bad about the head cold. Also your daughter’s back popping and your knee. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. DH had PT and is doing well. He is learning how to tip toe using the walker as he still can’t put pressure on the foot. We had leftover flank steak for dinner with a salad and air fried potatoes.

Hi all.

My class started yesterday. Was a hectic start because my oldest dog the little bichon was diagnosed with diabetes over the weekend and had to be hospitalized and she came home last night been interesting having to give her 3 shots a day until it’s controlled and the 3 different eye drops twice a day for her eyes as they were dry and had a small infection. Probably from the diabetes and she has cataracts. I’ve been working from home to monitor her and give the insulin. She’s 14 years old. Poor pup. She should be good once everything is controlled.

Hope you all have a great day!

~ Missy