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Lois, it sounds like you're on a good path, and I'm glad that many nights, you've had much better sleep. I sometimes take benedryl to help me sleep, but for 2 weeks prior to surgery, I'm supposed to avoid OTC products. I was afraid I'd be up half the night, but although it's sometimes a little harder to fall asleep, I'm…

Quick check-in. I started logging food again on Friday and hope to keep that up, although it's going to be tough from June 25 until about July 10 or so. I had my nutritionist appointment on Thursday afternoon and she explained that they've found that people who follow this nutrition program that starts 5 days before…

LW: 130.8 (Wednesday weight) TW: 130.2 (Friday weight) Hello all. As you can imagine, I have not logged food or exercised much since I got the bad news from NC last Thursday. I haven't even tried to keep up steps. I've spent more than 40 hours just sitting in a car in the last 5 days! And the weather in NC was not good.…

Moved this post to the current week.

LW: 128.2 TW: 130.8 And so the boucing around goes on. I hit 127 something one day and realized that because I'm terrified of irritating my colon, I was just not getting enough nutrients. So I added some drinks that are high in protein and include a lot of the vitamins and minereals, but that add 400 kcals per small…

First, Kelly, I am so happy you got the house. I know that's a load off your mind. And we all know that with all the things you have to do when you move, busy work, kid graduating, etc., that it's not easy to find time to post. But I'm so glad that you do take a few minutes here and there to keep us updated. And thanks to…

Well, we're quickly shifting into Memorial Day weekend. I am sure a lot of people are taking Friday off to make it a 4-day weekend and so traffic on my way to a volunteer gig tonight will be heavy. And doesn't it seem like in summer or on holidays that people start driving a little crazy, too? On my way home from the…

Oh, my Kelly. Many thoughts and prayers for all people in Manitoba who are being affected by these fires. I read an article about the couple who lost their lives. That is so tragic. One of hubby's friends lost her home to fire about a week ago. She got out but lost her dog to smoke inhalation and has had to rehome her cat…

LW: 130.2 TW: 129.6 Well, it looks like a little movement in the desired direction, but honestly, the week again has been a rollercoaster with a low of 129.4 and a high of 131.6. I just never know. It's my well acknowledged 3- pound arch. My steps were a little low again this week (9,897) because once again, I had pretty…

Oh my goodness, Kelly. You have more than a right to be anxious and frustrated. That is an awful lot to deal with at once. I'm sending you good thoughts and willing the universe to give you good people a break. I hope that once you get through this time, you'll look back and see something that worked out better because of…

Happy Friday, everyone. Lois, I hope your daughter's surgery went well and that she recovers quickly. I have friends who had that surgery and say that life is much better for them than it was before it was done. Hope this is true for her, too. Yesterday was a bit difficult. I made it to class and felt pretty good there,…

LW: 129.8 TW: 131.6 I am not going to lie to you. This has been a tough week. I'm still battling the diverticulitis, and I had something odd go on with the breast, too. To top it off, hubby's back has really been acting up and we got news from NC that my adopted great-niece has only about 3 weeks. Her treatments have been…

Oh my Kelly. I can so relate to the fear and frustrations of undiagnosed allergies. While cleaning in the office yesterday I came across a folder with my medical papers from when I had those awful allergic reactions on my face, and later on other parts of my body, during 2018. The fear of that happening again is still so…

Happy Friday, all. Kelly, I was thinking about you last night and wondered if a short-term rental is an option for you. When I moved to Maryland, the house we bought was not ready for move in, so we rented a furnished apartment of a couple of months. I think this complex had a couple of apartments they reserved for…

LW: 129.8| TW: 130.6 Oh, boy. Wrong direction and I seem to still slip up into the 131 zone at least one day during the week. I really need to think about ways I can reduce calories and fat and sugar without cutting food volume that much. That is something that worked well for me when I first started my bodybugg journey.…

Wow. Happy Friday. I'm happy to see posts from everyone. Sorry I'm so slow in getting back here. The fatigue and allergy symptoms drain my energy and when I logged on yesterday to update my food diary and check in here, I clicked on a message about Facebook messenger that I thought was from one of my friends and it was…

Happy Saturday, everyone. Kelly, I was so glad to see your post. We know that you have limited time to post right now, but it's great when you can just jump on for a short one. And I know the house will sell. I remember the photos you shared before and it's lovely and offers so many extras. I'm wondering what is going to…

Hi, all. I think I've confused you. When I said, "I think Kelly's house sold quickly," that was a guess, and I should have said "I suspect Kelly's house sold quickly." Sorry. Hope my guess is correct though. Sheesh, I also have monovision contacts. My doc doesn't think I'd do well with the multi focal ones because I have a…

Hi, all. Back to log my 7-day averages which continue to not be as good as they were prior to my treatments. Steps = 9,858 Kcals burned = 1,665 Lois, easing back into physical activity sounds like a good plan. For me, the hard part always is getting started, and I think it's wise not to jump in so quickly that you end up…

LW: 130.2 TW: 130.8 Down a bit from yesterday (that was scary!), but still a couple of pounds up from where I've maintained for quite some time. I know it's mostly intake because I'm forcing myself to move despite the fatigue. But I used to eat a small brunch and then dinner and maybe a late snack. Lately, it's been…

Hi, ladies. Thanks for hearing me out and making me feel not so alone. 😊 The good thing is that hubby finally called the pain doctor on Monday morning and was (unbelievably) able to get an appointment this Friday. But I can get into the self pity (dressed up with a little anger) when I think of all the things we might have…

Kelly, I feel for you. I know that sickness, work, trying to take care of yourself, and accommodating house viewing is a LOT! My weight is up a bit too, and like you, and I'm not going to waste my limited energy stressing about it right now. I know that the post-radiation fatigue, not having mall access every day now that…

Hi, everyone. So nice to have new posts to read. It's like getting to visit with you guys and it lifts my spirits. I have been struggling with an increased appetite and decreased energy, which could be a deadly duo. I know the lack of energy is probably post-radiation fatigue and is normal, but I have no idea why I'm…

Hi, Ladies. So glad to check back and see posts from all three of you. I saw the radiologist and a nurse today and both said that although they know these blisters continue to be painful that they are healing as they should. This raw, redness is just part of it, and I'm doing what can be done, i.e., using the prescription…

LW: 129.0 TW: 130.0 Thanks for getting the thread started, Kelly. We've had internet outages today, so I'm just now able to get online. And as far as my weight--it's not what I'd like, but I ended up with two days this past week (Saturday and yesterday) when I just didn't have the oomph to walk. Saturday, I think I was…

Happy, Monday, everyone. Lois, the folliculitis that I developed before the blisters looks like a red rash, so probably your Mom experienced pretty much what I am dealing with now. I told them I thought I'd skip the fatigue part :p , but I think that was just wishful thinking. Hopefully all these things will go away in due…

Lois, I am so glad to hear that you friend is doing well. :) Hubby confessed today that he went online and did some research and apparently these blisters are radiation burns. He thinks the staff did not want to say that because I still had treatments to go and because it is rare that they occurred only under those…

LW: 128.6 TW: 129.0 Sorry to be late to the party again. I did weigh yesterday but didn't have time to get online before my drive to treatment, and the fatigue they keep warning me about really hit me yesterday afternoon. This has been a diffent kind of week for me. Monday, I had my last treatment of the entire breast…

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. <3 We are low-key about holidays around here but do buy cards and a maybe a few sweet treats. The funny thing today was that hubby and I bought exactly the same valentine for each other! Hubby also got me one from the kitties, and I also gave him some fun socks because I am, after all, in a…

Sheesh, I think we were posting at the same time on Friday, because I saw Lois's and Kelly's post but not your longer one. I'm glad that bug you picked up in Mexico is finally resolving. And a lot of docs like for their patients to take Metamucil since getting enough fiber through diet is not that easy. I plan to start…