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Drive by check-in. My wife is doing better - pain continues to lessen. On track to go home next week. That will improve her mood tremendously, I'm certain. 😁 Then we will see how she tolerates the ongoing chemotherapy. 🤞 Holding the line weight wise, but not eating as well as I should. Or exercising as much as I should.…

Drive-by check in. My wife is making progress - back pain is lessening. She should be home by next week. That will improve her mood, I hope. Then we can start the second phase of this journey. Good to see all of you working on your goals. Reminds me to stay on track, too.

Thank you, all, for your encouragement and kind words. This little corner of the world is keeping me sane. Another good day yesterday - that's three in a row. Kathy's pain is decreasing and mobility is improving. Radiation treatments are due to be completed 6/16. She should be able to return home after that. Contractor is…

Thanks for the kind words, Mindi! Checking in. My wife is doing better - we've seen two good days in a row. Hoping for three today. 🤞 My weight is up and down, but I'm holding under 200. Not sleeping well or getting enough exercise. Always room for improvement there.

Better day yesterday. Fingers crossed for continued mood improvement. Thanks for the kind words, @AnnPT77 and @anawake13.

Drive by check-in. I usually enjoy amusement parks, but this roller coaster I'm on right now ain't no fun. 😆 Hanging in, though. You all remind me to keep fighting the good fight.

Checking in. Thanks to @seilidhe, @AnnPT77, @SbetaK, @trekkie and @Tuppence26 for the kind words and encouragement. It is appreciated. 🤗 The crabby woman reappeared yesterday. No surprise, considering her strenuous activities. Just gotta' grin and bear it. Three days rest over the weekend before the radiation treatments…

Checking in. My wife had her first chemo infusion yesterday. Apparently the steroids are working. She was in the best spirits I have seen in a couple of months. That was heartening, regardless of what else happens. First radiation treatment in a couple of hours. Hanging in there. Not sleeping well, but otherwise life is…

The community is the best feature of MFP, in my view. Look around and find some groups where you are comfortable. You'll be glad you did!

Hey, all. Just checking in. Nothing to report here - more tests this week. Fingers crossed for some good news Went to the gym this morning. Felt good to pull the bar off the floor. It seems like, by lifting some physical weight, some emotional weight was also lifted. Weird, huh? Perhaps that's another benefit of lifting.…

Those kids keep you young, Karl. Think of it that way! And then take a nap after they leave. HAHA! Took breakfast to my wife this morning. No good news - pain has not been abated - mobility has not improved. Hoping that the radiation treatments are the "magic bullet" as advertised. 'Cause, Lordy, this is hard to watch. I…

Drive-by check in here. Off to work now. Have an awesome day, all you beautiful people!

We're sorting things out here and looking at options. @glojlilly - thanks for the support group suggestion. I will look into that going forward. @SummerSkier - Thank you. I know that my assessment was harsh, but I live in Realville. There's a lot of back story that leads me to that conclusion. I'm better dealing with the…

Thank you, Sue. My wife and I saw the oncologist today. Confirmed the myeloma diagnosis. Chemo starts next week. The realistic prognosis is pretty bleak. I don't know if I will be around here much in the future. I'm going to continue to weigh in and log food to take care of myself. Thanks for your support, everyone.

I'm 66. I've lost 55 pounds and kept it off for two years. Your doctor is wrong. Well done, sir! 👏👏👏

Thanks, everyone. I took a moment of gratitude this morning to reflect on my blessings. That helped a bit. Welcome, LittleFeather. Don't be discouraged by the short-term gain. Everyone goes through those ups and downs. Stick to your plan and keep checking in here for support.

Just checking in. Still no news from the doctors, but Kathy has an appointment with the oncologist next week. 🤞 Holding the line weight-wise. Minimal drinking - meal prep has been out the window, though. Getting some exercise walking the dog - better than nothing - back to the gym next week (I hope). Glad to see y'all…

Thanks for your kind words and thoughts, everyone. Kathy is moving from hospital to rehab today. Still waiting on updates from doctors.

Happy Mothers Day to all you moms on here. Haven't been on MFP much. Waiting on a report from my wife's doctors tomorrow. 🤞Prepared for bad news but hoping for good news.

Welcome to all the new folks. This group is really active lately. Makes for great support for all the participants. Spent the day hanging out in hospitals. SWMBO has a fractured vertebrae in her back. Finally getting the medical professionals to take it seriously. More fun in the next few days. Have an awesome day…

Who knew they could make going to the dentist more unpleasant? 😁That made me chuckle! It's worth to be able to share a smile, though.

Here's a link to an MFP page with a chart showing the protein content of various foods. Very helpful in adding more protein to your diet. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also/p1

Thanks, SbetaK. Sort of a virtual scream in here. And you're right, it's a distraction, and that helps!

Hi, all. Good to see all the activity in this thread! @glojlilly - Looks like an awesome birthday celebration! Dealing with family medical issues here. Workouts have been intermittent. Diet has been off the rails, but I'm staying under scream weight. I'll take that and press on. Thanks for letting me vent a bit. Keep up…

To add friends on MFP on the desktop app: 1) Click on the username in the left sidebar. A window showing the username will open. 2) Click on the username again. The user's profile will open. 3) Click on the "Add Friend" button on the user's profile page. Formerly, there was an option to send a message along with the…

Heard that. I'm getting close, but retirement is two or three years out for me.

Happy birthday, Gloria! 🥳 🧁

Welcome to the new folks here. It's good to see an active thread. Feel free to add me as a friend . Glad to share support and encouragement.

Come on in. Nothing to join. Just introduce yourself and post here to your heart's content. Share your triumphs, your failures, and your frustrations if you like. Welcome!

Thanks, Jo. Someone else mentioned that, too. The programmers should remove the option if it is not functional. You have to hope they don't think you're a bot. I will change that in the future. I have started sending a note after someone adds me.