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Good Morning & Happy Friday! @Nikion901~I thought you had changed your profile name, I can understand your need to start over, though. There was a time many years ago that I researched and contemplated lapband surgery, it came down to not wanting to live the rest of my life with something foreign in my body that could…

I'm sorry for the diagnosis Kaye, but use the eye drops faithfully and its manageable. My grandmother had it and my dad was diagnosed with glaucoma a few years ago--he's used his eye drops as directed and there hasn't been any change in his vision so far. Just be careful with medications, as it can alter the effectiveness…

Good Morning. @Laurie~I’m so sorry for the continued stress you have concerning your dad’s health and him returning home. I hope the house is ready and that its an easy transition. I also hope you aren’t getting sick, but lack of sleep combined with the stress can really wreak havoc on our immune systems. This weekend…

@Karen~Oh, no I hope you aren't getting sick. :frowning: Maybe its just allergies, is the smoke from the fires in the pacific northwest making its way to IL? Its wreaking havoc in TX. I've run the gamut of meds to counteract this bronchitis I've had for 3 weeks--after a night awake wheezing/coughing I called my doc this…

@Karen~And there it is, your grading goals…just like that! LOL I hope your grading isn’t too stressful this year with you taking on an additional class, glad the trouble child dropped your class though! @Robin~I watch ANW from time to time, there was a girl on there last season that just amazed me—yep, they are all in…

Good Morning. @Tom~I think there are a few motorists that could have practiced some patience and consideration this morning, I guess it’s important that they get there 5 seconds before me. Geez! :wink: @Robinsegg~Thanks, my doc refilled my albuterol with no issues. I’ve been on a z-pack before, it’s an antibiotic…

Good Morning Friends! Sorry I've been MIA since returning from vacation, its been a hard week. My boss is off this week and left A LOT of piles on my desk. To top it off I brought home tracheobronchitis as a souvenir from my trip, actually came down with it about the 4th day on the ship--its been really hard to treat since…

I love NSV like those, you're killing it right now!

Hi everyone. I'm back from my fabulous Alaskan cruise--still catching up on sleep and going through over 500 pictures. I just ran across this one, we were fortunate to catch a pod of traveling Orcas--sometimes you end up with a decent shot when using the shutter option on the camera. :wink: I'll be back soon to post others…

Hello from Ketchikan, AK. Just a quick stop to say hello & post a few pics,

Good Morning. Hope everyone is managing to stay cool, I don't know about other areas of the country but the mercury here is rising exponentially! :sweat: @tootsanderson~I actually live in Texas (although I would love to live in Alaska), I travel to Alaska to escape the heat! LOL I'm taking my 2nd Alaskan cruise at the end…

Welcome to the newlings. Not much to report here, the weekend was busy with hair cut/color and pedi plus some running around. Its month-end at work, so have that to get done plus other projects that must be done before leaving on vacation Friday. Its super hot here, so definitely looking forward to the cooler temps in…

I'm sorry. :frowning: I hope it gets easier with time. Hooray for the loss, though! :star:

@Karen~Trips are starting run together for me too. :flushed: You should have seen me last night trying to find SD cards for my camera; I have so many (all in different areas of the house mind you). Of course, none were labeled—that was a project in and of itself so I could open up space on one of them. :frowning: Wow,…

@Karen~San Francisco for 3-days, followed by a 10-day Alaskan cruise.

@Tammy~Sorry to hear about your DHs illness, hope he recovers quickly. Glad you like your trainer so far, I had one for a couple of years and it was really helpful. @GOINSTD12 (Tracy)~Have you looked into the possibility of having someone to come in and help with DH? You need to give yourself a break every once in a while.…

@JNettie73~So glad to see you back, Isabella is adorable! @tootsanderson~I'm so sorry you're facing a health issue of your own, like Karen suggested a lot of what you mentioned for foods your allowed to have so as to not exacerbate your condition seems Paleo. You might search out some Paleo websites…

While I'm trying to sit here and drink my coffee in peace, Zoe is running up biting me and running up the stairs. Think she needs attention?! Geez! Sunday Share~Thought I would share since I haven't done it in a while and we have so many new people. I'm Kelley, 46, and an accountant in the medical field living in a suburb…

Hi All. @Kaye~Sounds like a nice service in remembrance of your father. Enjoy your family time and safe travels home. @Laurie~Wow, you sure did run a lot this week! :star: @Karen~Glad PT is going well, hope your ortho is pleased with the progress you're making when you follow-up with him. @Niki~I'm very sorry to hear about…

@Tammy~Ugh, irresponsible pet owners drive me crazy! I’m so sorry the dog bit you and the dog’s owner behaved so badly—totally uncalled for. I’m glad animal control is paying them a visit, but like Karen suggested you might file a report with the police anyway just so he is on their radar—this guy doesn’t “own” the road!…

@Karen~Trip to Colorado was great; my parents were shocked rather than surprised—still can’t believe we pulled it off. :astonished: It was a great weekend of family bonding, something we don’t do enough of. What is the date of the Shamrock Shuffle? I have a trip planned in February but might be able to make it to Chicago…

@Kaye~I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, even though it wasn’t unexpected it’s still hard. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. :heart: @Karen~Zoe :love: bunnies and wishes she could catch one--she paces in front of the door or window when she sees one. :lol: Gunner is such a cutie (when…

Happy Canada Day (yesterday) to @Melwillbehealthy, @Tanya949 and any other fellow Canadians. @Mel~Congrats on the loss, slow and steady wins this race. @RobinsEgg~Wecome back! @tootsanderson~Good to see you posting! How are the kiddos? @Tracy~I’m so sorry for the troubles with the in-laws and that your vacation to CO was…

@GOINSTD12 (Tracy)~I'm so sorry for everything you are going through right now and the stresses associated with it. I agree with the advice from Lori and Laurie, there are so many organizations out there that can assist you with getting your home ready for hubby to return and to help you--I wish I lived nearby so I could…

@Tracy~I’m with Karen, who is the “they” that said you shouldn’t participate in rafting because of your weight? To hell with them, you are under the threshold and just because you are overweight doesn’t mean you aren’t fit :rage: —I know plenty of “skinny” people that aren’t fit. Don’t let it hold you back. Do it, have…

Welcome @phanatic82~Good start on your weight loss journey. You'll find lots of support here. Hi Tom, thanks for the info--I need to remember that site. I love shrimp (love lobster even more)! Yes, the protein to calorie ratio is good as its 90% protein but you need to eat a lot of it to get that much protein since they…

@Karen~My nephews liked to use me as a jungle gym when they were younger too, now they like it when I scare them by playing hide ‘n seek. I hope that your “aggressive PT” goes well and that full range of motion in your shoulder returns soon. @Tracy~The cake for your sisters baby shower is adorable, great job as always!…

@pmary665~Achilles tendon injuries are the bane of my existence. :anguished: I’ve torn my left twice, most recently in January which put me in a boot for 6 weeks, was out for about a month and then put back in—this time with the repeat tear (at the insertion point) it took a piece of bone with it (avulsion fracture). I…

@Karen~Hooray for the end of the school year and no grading! :smiley: Do you have any trips planned this summer? I am sad about your friend, too--she is so young. I’m happy that she has found the love of her life, had a beautiful wedding, and is surrounded by family and friends that love and support her. @Laurie~I’m lucky…

@Laurie~Yes, the doctor thinks the primary source of pain right now is the fracture. There is some inflammation as a result also, he gave me a topical NSAID for that which I use twice/day—it lessens the pain but is only temporary. I take a narcotic pain medication before bed, so I can sleep. Last night I was stupid, too,…