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LW: 128.4 TW: 129.6 Never thought I'd be happy about a higher number, but I think this indicates that my gut is finally getting back to normal. Day 3 of radiation is now in the books. Hubby's back was hurting this morning and his work has been busy, so I went by myself for the treatment. Parking was a little dicier today,…
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Oh, Lois, I am so sorry about the side effect from your pain med. I've taken Cipro and Metronidazole before to treat diverticulitis, but this time, one of those caused me to have the same, "no time to waste diarrhea". It's frustrating how some treatments cause other problems that are almost as bad as what they're supposed…
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Hi, all. Just popped in hoping to hear from Sheesh and Kelly. Sheesh, your weight is moving on down. Like you, I think my weight is down because I've been sick, and I figure that I'll rebound a bit, but until treatment is over, I'm going to have to give myself some leeway. I don't know yet about side effects from the…
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Kelly, it's so good to hear from you. And I think you summed up what happened to me perfectly. Stay safe up there. The DC area is entering a deep freeze. When I go for my radiation simulation on Thursday, the high is supposed to be in the single digits. Time for me to pull out those flannel lined pants and thick wool…
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LW: 129.6 TW: 128.4 Sorry I didn't make it to the boards yesterday. I did weigh myself yesterday morning, but then I got caught up in taking care of other things, including a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician. Every time I resent that concierge fee we pay every month, I'm going to try to remember that…
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Hi, all. Sheesh, those pictures are wonderful. Such a lovely family. And every time I see you, I again question whether I should color my hair. Your's is beautiful. Kelly, I am so happy to see your post. It sounds like you had a very enjoyable Christmas and New Years. I am so very sorry to hear about Shawn. I've heard that…
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So glad to see your post, Sheesh. I was beginning to worry. I am sorry to hear that you had some of the winter woes after you got back, and I'm glad you're feeling better. I am looking forward to hearing all the trip. I am getting a little concerned about Kelly. I know with the kids, work, etc., she's busy, but I think her…
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LW: 129.8 TW: 129.6 Hi, all. Lois, so glad to see your post. I was beginning to worry about you. Happy the holidays were fun and that with a couple of exceptions, you managed to stay away from work. Last week I said that the wheels were falling off. Today, I'll add that the axles are falling off, too! Honestly, I had great…
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Well, darn! Just when I'm ready to start the New Year off right, the wheels fall off. I got up on Tuesday, feeling okay, and got out to teach my class. Monday night I did Leslie Sansone's 3 mile walk on YouTube, which includes upper body moves too, and it was obvious that I didn't get as much activity over the holidays, so…
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Jumped on the day after we got back and was glad to see your pre-trip post, Sheesh. I was juggling a bunch of stuff and planned to come back later to post, but didn't make it. So I'm here now and ready to start this week's string. Hope you're having a marvelous time and glad you reminded us that you are away until the 4th.
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I'm so tired I am almost blind, but decided to take a minute to check for posts. We are leaving early tomorrow morning if all goes well. Things have been out-of-the ordinary and sometimes out of my control lately, so for the first time in just forever, I am not trying to keep up with my food diary or meet my 10K daily step…
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LW: 129.2 TW: ?? Sorry to be late, ladies. The past few days have been hectic and very "off normal." I actually forgot to weigh both yesterday and today. I did weigh today right after I ate lunch and fully clothed including shoes and I was at 133.4. So I'm guessing somewhere around 130. I just wanted to quickly log on to…
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Happy Monday, everyone. I have been at the high end of my weight arc for the past couple of days, so when I met my friend at Starbucks yesterday, I decided just to have a plain hot tea. Yuck! Not nearly as enjoyable as my usual Chai skinny latte, but I know that I have to start watching the little things or both ends of…
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Hi, everyone. Kelly, you and your daughter were among my first thoughts this morning. I do hope that the surgery goes well and that the after-surgery PT will get her back to being active as soon as possible. Not being able to participate in her sports has to be very hard and yet it seems like she has been able to keep a…
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LW: 129.6 TW: 130.2 Yep, I'm up a bit, too. More than holiday eating, I think it's comfort eating due to all the stress (my upcoming treatment, Teddy's illness, hubby's back pain, some dear friends who are very ill, and so on.) Sheesh, Teddy is our male kitty, and he's just an adorable big lunk! He doesn't seem to be in…
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Oh, my. Can you believe it's December already? Hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. We certainly did. I am always so grateful to my friend for gathering folks at her home. This year, we were asked to bring the mashed potatoes, so I pulled Anthony Bourdain's recipe. Talk about heart clogging. It calls for 6 sticks…
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Oh my gosh, Lois--you cannot get a break! I do hope the back pain is short-lived so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and the Disney trip.
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This is strange. This thread for last week shows as the latest one until you actually open up the S&S group of posts. Seems like MFP has lots of hiccups lately.
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Kelly, you've been hit with a lot this year with the kids health issues and other concerns, your Mom's and MIL's health, buying the cabin, your own eye issues, etc. No wonder you feel off the beam. All we can do is try to get back up there. I'm not sure how my radiation treatment will affect my ability to be active for…
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Happy Friday, all. And yes, Kelly, Teddy is the kitty that is losing weight. The vet called yesterday and said that since his thyroid levels are fine and his blood sugar levels are fine, we have to consider a cancer, which of course, is worrying me. He is truly part of my heart. I called the vet this morning and they're…
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Sheesh, I'd gladly share the soup recipe, but I don't use a recipe. I just fly by the seat of my pants. When I get a few minutes, I'll think myself through a batch and try to come up with a reasonable guide. I'm sure that you and I both use "cooking intuition" after all these years of cooking. And I'm glad that your tests…
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Goodness. I posted earlier, actually saw the post, but came back, and it's nowhere to be found!! I logged on to let you know that I heard from the surgeon's office late yesterday. The results were not as good as I hoped, but not as bad as they could be. I have what is known as an encapsalated papillary cancer state zero.…
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Lois, I'm glad your toe procedure is over. And yes, shots in a toe are something else. :# Years ago, when I was still running for exercise, I had a toe bothering me and a podiatrist put a shot of cortisone or something in the toe joint. I told him I didn't need any numbing ahead of the shot (how dumb is that?), and I did…
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First, a big birthday hug to Kelly. <3 I hope you have a wonderful day, and I'm sure your family and friends will make sure that you do. Lois, I thought that I have the dustiest house in the world! LOL I can dust one day and write my name on things the next. Wish we didn't have to do it every now and then, but cleaning…
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Got up today with a little more soreness than yesterday, but my friend who has been through this told me to expect that. Apparently the soreness will increase over the first few days and then start getting less. I walked for a half hour at a snail's pace on the TM last night and did fine. It felt so odd to be walking that…
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Hello, all. Well the surgery went fine and I was home by 11:30 a.m. So I was at the hospital 5 hours, including some time beforehand when I was waiting, then prep, the operation, and recovery. I actually woke up feeling pretty good. The meds are wearing off now, so I'm little uncomfortable, but not enough to take one of…
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Happy Monday back at your Lois, and thanks for the prayers. I'll take all I can get. I'm actually beginning to feel a little low-level anxiety. I guess that's normal. Tomorrow morning I go to class and then down to the hospital for blood tests and an EKG. I feel your pain with weather making it hard to walk. I can't walk…
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First, happy, happy birthday, Sheesh. I know your friends and family will make sure this is a delightful day for you. <3 And Lois, oh my gosh! So much going on for you, but I'm proud of you for recognizing that among the trying things of life, there are still enjoyable times. I try to remember that myself when it feels…
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LW: 127.8 TW: 129.4 Hi, all. Oddly, as I typed my weight, I didn't feel the least bit disappointed. There was something just "off" about last week's weight. Now that I think about it, I am actually relieved to be below 130 today. This past week, my swing has been more dramatic in a not good way, and I was up to 131 point…
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As I expected, my weight on weigh-in day would not persist, and in fact, I bounced right up 130 point something within a couple of days. It was 130.2 this morning. I have to keep reminding myself that my weight bounces around based sometimes on how much salt or sugar I've consumed, and sometimes for no reason at all that I…
