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Posted 1/27/2009 4:09 PM (GMT 0)

Oh "SO" cruel Sherrine-  It is a balmy 8 degrees here right now. Did you have any trips planned in the near future???? devil

GamJill

Posted 1/27/2009 5:45 PM (GMT 0)

*meow*..lol..

I'd love to love lose some weight,but all exercise does is make me hurt.I look like a bowl of half melted ice cream.I used to dance alot,just crank up the stereo and move.but now, 5 minutes and Flare!Last week,my nieces were booty dancin' and I jumped right in with em'.God we had a blast!But.....the next day,in the bed.crap.

Posted 1/28/2009 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
hey!

yesterday was day two of no sugar or carbs, and man i felt awful! i only managed 5 minutes on the treadmill before the headache got to be too much. i did about another 10 minutes of stretching, though, concentrating mainly on my neck and shoulders.

today i am very happy to say that my headache is gone and i feel much better! i've already done 15 minutes on the treadmill and plan on doing another 15 later this aftertoon. i'll let you know if i succeed or not, lol.

how's everyone else doing?
Posted 1/28/2009 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Way to go Danielle. Doing exercise several times a day is great. that is what I am doing today. I am a little more sore than I feel I should be so watching it. Company this weekend and DO NOT need a flare.

Marlee, what's up with your plan:)


Take good care, Patsie
Posted 1/28/2009 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
I try to do yoga as much as I can. Too cold to walk here. I started watching what I eat which is really hard, I learned that I eat when I am bored. Not a good thing. So I try to stay busy. Watching TV and not eating that bag a chips is a hard thing to do. And staying away from chocolate even though it hurts my bladder is almost impossible.
Posted 1/29/2009 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
We had a set back with Ken's heart and he had to have another cath done yesterday Patsie. They had to replace the first stent and put in another one in a different area. He should come home today. So I got my walking in yesterday at the hospital, not the way I had planned on getting it done of course. That place is so big by the time I get him out of there today I will have more than my share in for today too. I'm not doing very well with giving up my sweets, I've had to have my comfort foods the past two nights. Today is a different day so I will try again with the sugar thing. Boy does Haas make a great gooey butter coffee cake. devil

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

Posted 1/29/2009 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
oh my goodnes, marlee! i am so sorry to hear that ken is going through this again. i hope that he comes home today and recovers quickly. no wonder you're hitting the sweets-i would be too! please take gentle care of yourself and know that i am praying for you and ken.
Posted 1/29/2009 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Marlee I am sorry this had to be redone. I was kinda worried b/c we usually hear from you. In the prayers as usual.

Patsie
Posted 1/29/2009 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

I figured something was going on because I didn't see you here. sad Let's hope this takes care of things- jeesh, enough is enough.

I had miniature toffee scones yesterday morning and boy were they good!

Keep us posted-

GamJill 

Posted 1/29/2009 5:20 PM (GMT 0)

Marlee, I was wondering where you had been the past few days. I was hoping that all the exercizing wasn't too much for you - that you hadn't gone into a terrible flare. I'm so sorry to hear Ken has had a setback. I pray that this time is the one to turn things around for him and you.

Rest up as much as you can, I know this has taken a lot out of you.

I never heard of Haas Butter Coffe Cake, is that a regional thing? It does sound good. Bring some of that to our next 'party', if you could. yeah

Seriously, my prayers are w/ you always.  Hope to hear good news from you very soon.

God bless.  Alice.

Posted 1/29/2009 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks girls!!! This took us by surprise and I wasn't in a good place for awhile but we are back home AGAIN. He says he already feels better than he did the last time he came home. The doc didn't think the second place was absolutley necessary to fix the first time but it obviously was. Same rules, no lifting or straining for 3 days.

 

I didn't think I was ever going to find a parking place this morning so I got more than my share of walking today. Don't feel any less guilty about the gooey coffee cake though. Haas bakery is in St. Louis MO so I don't know how well spread they are. I hadn't seen the gooey cinnamon pecan coffee cake before til the other night I ran to the little IGA store we have. Won't be going back there for awhile.

 

Today will be a sugar free day. devil

luv and hugs

Marlee

Posted 1/30/2009 8:38 AM (GMT 0)

Marlee,

I haven't been on for a few days. So sorry to hear that Ken had to go back in to hospital. I will keep you both in my prayers. Sounds like he is home and feeling good, so hopefully they got it right this time!

I would love to join you guys with the walking. I have put on 76 lbs. in the last 5 years!!! I can't believe how big i am. I weigh more than I ever did when I was pregnant. My youngest daughter is getting married in October and I really need to lose some weight. I hardly go anywhere now because I am so embarrassed about the way I look!

Anyway, I'm still having trouble with my swollen feet and red shins. Saw my Rheumy about a week ago and he seemed to think it was medication related. He lowered dosage on a few of my medications, but it hasn't helped. It is beginning to scare me. I now have scabs across the creases where my feet and leg meet because they have swelled so much. I also have a red part going up both shins and I can hardly touch them because of the pain. He didn't seem too concerned, but he didn't even look at my legs!

Oh well, sorry to whine. This has really been bothering me. I haven't been able to wear shoes for a month. I just wear slippers without backs. My sister thinks I should call my regular doc, but my Rheumy seems to not like it when I see her for the things he is treating me for. Oh no, here I go again! I better shut up or I'll get started whining about something else.

Good luck on the sweets (that will be one of my problems & Pepsi) As soon as I can get my feet figured out and can at least walk right, I'll join in.

Hugs!!  Margie

 

Posted 1/30/2009 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Margie,

So glad you want to join us. We are at least trying to take baby steps. I am doing pretty well so far. Trying not to get too sore.

I do not have ideas about the feet but so hope something works out. It sounds like meds but I would personally get a second opinion.

Have a good day!

Marlee, let us know how things are... so hoping this time does the trick.

Patsie
Posted 1/30/2009 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Margie I wouldn't care what your rheumy thinks I'd get a second opinion on the feet and legs from your other doc.

 

Hopefully I won't be getting my exercise at the heart institute again for a very long time. I will try to get the treadmill set up myself since Ken can't lift or strain himself for awhile.

 

I failed again last night with the sweets, there were two Paydays in the cabinet and I couldn't resist. Thank goodness I do not gain weight easy. I'm not as concerned about my weight as I am getting in shape and turning some flab into muscle. I can not believe how big my stomach has gotten in the past few years that seems to be where all the fat goes and that is not healthy.

 

Good luck today girls.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

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