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Hy Barb, For October I want to lose another 10 ibs., complete my 8K marathon, have a family thanksgiving dinner, and spend Halloween in costume with my grandkids. I missed the last two last year, so I am going to enjoy it doubly this year! AnneCarolOne

I saved all my thinner clothes in case I found my way back there. As I come back to some, I get rid of My "fat" clothes. It can be tough though, if it is a favourite outfit. But I tell myself that I am an adult and I don't have to hoard my "security blanket".

Wow! Day 7 and we are already through page 10! I had better get a comment in while I can. One thing I have discovered on my new post hospital diet and insulin regimen is that, while I mope about my weight plateau, my blood sugar levels have dropped into the normal range, something I haven't seen for at least 25 years. I am…

What a timely post. I am lamenting my roller coaster ride at this moment. My dietician told me just today to not obsess over it- it is a negative thinking that torpedoes efforts to stay strong. I have so much riding on this weight loss that it diverts me from my ultimate goal and I forget to "see the forest for the trees"!…

I am still trying to get off the stubborn stall in weight loss! Good news is that my sister and niece have joined me. Hopefully they stick with it for a while!

Well, the infection is fighting back today. I have another lesion that needs to be lanced! I have increased my antibiotics. I think that I will ask my doctor to change them to the ones I used in April- they seem to clear it up in a hurry! I hate these daily nursing visits! They severely limit my freedom. I need to get back…

My computer loses the thread after 20 pages and I can't follow it again until the first day of the next month! Darn it all!

Hi ladies, I see we are on page two already this month, so I am putting in my two bits worth while I can. When it gets to page twenty, I lose the conversation until the following month! So here goes: In July, after 4 weeks of recovered health, I once again had emergency surgery. It was less invasive this time and I am…

CityjaneLondo, you're singing my song! My mother's family lived in Hastings- I have a brother and tons of relatives there! It feels like my second home1

I live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. When I was in a small village in the Cariboo, we saw only a few large predators in town. But now that I live in a town 10 times larger, we have to look out for bears and cougars through 3 seasons. So much for the safety of civilization!

Scary! We have three bears in our neighbourhood. Last night, our neighbour's security camera caught the big male following a woman walking her leashed dog, without her knowing, past our place! Today,, we saw the wildlife officer unloading a bear cage 7 doors down! And that, folks, is why I don't take walks towards dusk!…

I had octopus tentacles once. But they were put in a pressure cooker to break down the elasticity in the flesh and then stripped of skin and chopped. After that they were marinated in soy sauce and spices for flavor and tenderizing and fried in a skillet. They were very tender and tasty if you overlooked the suckers on the…

vicki157- I was looking online through UsedVictoria.com for an adjustable bed. I have been wanting one for years and the home nurses have been complaining about their achy backs, so I went searching online. It was a deal that I couldn't pass up! It was only used for six months before his mom entered a nursing home and is…

I am glad to hear that your husband is doing better. Hopefully, this good news will relieve some of the stress you have been under and you can get more sleep!

I have noticed since keeping a food diary that sugar can be a problem.. But the most alarming thing I noticed is the amount of salt food contains, even though I am trying to get away from processed foods. For some reason my food counter is set higher then before Christmas, so if I am lower than the recommended…

Sorry to say that I went off my diet regimen today. My only excuse is that my hubby asked me to try a new restaurant for dinner. As this is a rare occurrence, I couldn't turn the opportunity down! On a more productive note, I found a near new adjustable bed- a three thousand dollar one- for just $265.00! I have been…

Hi ladies. I am still struggling to get back on track after my unexpected set back last October. The infection has become chronic and is setting my recovery back. If this latest round of antibiotics doesn't work, I may be facing more surgery. On the good side though all the doctors and dietician are very pleased with my…

My husband is the same. We are both independent so we each fend for ourselves! Thank God I have home nurses coming in daily. The second day home from the hospital I was told to make my own dinner! I have to tell him firmly and often that I cannot do some of the things I used to and I won't compromise my health for him.…

Hi all! Just to let you know that I am slowly recuperating. My wounds are 50% better, although I am still fighting an infection! I may be turning the corner though which is good news, I even lost a couple of lbs. which is a good thing. Got to get in shape for Christmas Dinner. Did my walk to the main road today - the…

Thanks Rori, the cat in the picture is our seal point Himalayan. Her name is Hushi (Japanese for Chopsticks) Believe it or not, but she is six years old!

The truth is, Dee Dee, that I have always gained twenty pounds automatically after any major surgery and could not get rid of it. This time I have lost 10 pounds, which is a positive turnaround! I put it down to my new lifestyle (i.e. diet and exercise) which is a very positive thing indeed!

Well, I am back again! I got a massive infection two weeks out of hospital and had to return for another 11 days! It has shot my Christmas plans out of the water, so it is on to plan B. It will be a quiet one for sure! On the positive side, I lost another 10 lbs. while in the hospital (no reflection on the food, girls!):…

You are fortunate to catch up on your shuteye! I thought the same when I came home. But between the nurse's morning visits, the constant doctor's visits, and my husband's nighttime moans and nocturnal wanderings- I am exhausted! I think it will take a while to get my energy back! Glad to hear that you are home and doing…

A word of advice if I may! There are protocols when dealing with injuries- even minor ones. Let the insurance and possibly court handle this. Don't be telling him that you were just shaken up. n fact, don't tell him or his insurance agent anything. The fact is that you were both injured and your granddaughter was…

Welcome Josie! Are you from the .U.K.? A lot of us have health issues- goes with the age I suppose! But we are all trying to improve the quality of our lives and are supportive to each other. Sometimes I is nice to know that you are not alone in your struggles and that people really care. Through our collective…

Hi ladies. Thanks for all the well wishes! I am mending slowly with great care from the home nurses. I started walking today with my walker. I went to the mailbox on the main road and back. It was slow going, but felt good to breathe in the fresh air. The rain held off until I was back home. Trust your instincts Barbie and…

Well ladies, I got the shock of my life two weeks ago, when I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and had a section of bowel removed. And I thought I was making progress health wise. I shook me to the core and knocked my new lifestyle plans out the door! I am back home now and adjusting the diet- I will start posting…

Hey Kalley, Here's something you might want to check out with your doctor! years ago, I was watching a news item by a doctor who was talking about an interesting study involving an asmah medication called Singulair.. It seems that one of the beneficial side effects is that it helps to prevent migraines in many patients, if…

Good for you Rebelrenny! Hope your back is better soon! I am sorry to say that I have not been as motivated the last few days. But I bought my new walking shoes and plan to break them in tomorrow. I am enjoying your posts ladies- keep them coming! They are great motivators.

Thank you, Linda, for your comments. My brother-in-law makes diamond willow walking sticks and I was thinking of asking him to make me a matching pair. It will be easier on my shoulders on long walks.. Might as well be stylin" as I shuffle through the woods! ;) Anne