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Shelleyg · #1 05-01-2006, 08:02 AM

Hello everyone!
On my way out the door, but thought I would get us a new thread started for the month!

Back when I can!

bkloots · #2 05-01-2006, 08:45 AM

Hi, Shelley. You're on top of things this morning. My first post is over there on the July 4 Challenge. I'm off and running...or walking at least. I'm going to do all my Atkins talk on that thread instead of this one.

Judy, it's too bad that change so often comes at a crisis. Once all the uproar of the move is over, your dad may wonder why he didn't do it sooner. Assisted living will be such a benefit. Meanwhile, best wishes for energy and good cheer for you.

I'm back to the "real world" today. Watching tv last night, I found myself studying the actors (especially the extras), listening to the voiceovers, and wondering when I'd spot someone I'd possibly met. Funny...I thought of all those youngsters at the workshops, aspiring to careers in "the theater," and yet many of them (the lucky ones, even) may end up doing dogfood commercials. Hardly art--yet requiring the same skill set as Shakespeare--just as greeting card writing requires the skills of a poet. Life happens, no?

Just a little more than three weeks until the trip to my niece's wedding in Richmond VA, and on to D.C. I'm going to try for peak fitness, but it doesn't matter. I surely will NOT be the center of attention on that occasion. And it promises to be a whole lot of fun.

Back later, sweeties.

Judy · #3 05-01-2006, 09:13 AM

In case I don't have a chance to check in again today, I'm letting you guys know that I am making an over and back trip to Dallas today......... and not to do Dad stuff. Today is the day that my kids go to the awards dinner at the Fed. I'll leave arond noon and be home about 11:00.

Boy, what a way to start a challenge!

KCTinter · #4 05-01-2006, 09:25 AM

Oh, Judy. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. TTL he realizes he has to move. That makes things so much easier for you and him. I agree with Barb. Once the move is over, your Dad will be so much happier in an assisted-living home. (((HUGS)))

Peg, good news on the rental car! As you say, you will be FREE! That should perk you up a lot. Losing/finding is the same at our house. Bob loses. I find.

Shelley, you have a busy day ahead. Here's hoping when you get home you will be gazing a beautiful new counters! Hug them? I would, too!

Brenda, you really are in a cleaning mode if you are looking for things to clean! Can I please borrow you husband for a week? He sure is one handy guy to have around! In my next life, any husband will have to be able to fix a toilet and install a light fixture.

Barb, welcome back to the real world. Only three weeks to your VA/DC trip! that will be so much fun. I know you found the perfect dress ? but I don't remember your description of the dress. How about a picture?

Donna, Terry, Ilse, looking forward to your weekend reports.

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Bob continues to have problems with his chest burning at night, despite the meds. He finds that he gets a little relief by drinking water. But he has to sleep with his head up, so he sleeps in his chair. I remember when I first started taking Nexium, the relief was immediate. And I never remember waking up or having my sleep disturbed. His dr. prescribed Protonix. I have never heard of it. It is pantoprazole, while Nexium is esomeprazole. I wonder is there is a difference. He is calling the Dr. this AM.

I have my Diet Power dusted off and ready to go. I got on the scale yesterday and was shocked to see 148.5. There. I typed it. Did pretty well with eating yesterday, but I had to finish off the LC ice cream! This AM I am at 145. So, who's talking 10 friggin pounds? I have TWENTY. I know a lot of it came on during this radiation stuff. Maybe it will come off easy? We shall see. Maybe I should mosey on over to Yankee Doodle. God knows I need the help.

Have a great day! XXOO

KCTinter · #5 05-01-2006, 09:27 AM

Judy, posting at the same time. Try to enjoy the Awards Dinner. Both you and your kids derserve it! So you start tomorrow. No biggie. What's one day in the life?

pegster · #6 05-01-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi Gang!

I'm up and sitting with my cuppa and jammies in front of the computer. I still have that danged pile of clothes to clean up today! But, I'm still a little foggy from sleep.

Judy: Thinking of you today as you celebrate with you kiddos. Be gentle with yourself, my dear.

Brenda: Also, thinking of you today. You have been in my mind for two days. It sounds if you are having a really good productive and energetic time there. I'm so glad. You know, as I do, that we can celebrate those times when they come. It seems as though they are somteims few and far between!

Barb: Welcome back! Okay. You can talk Atkins on another thread, but don't you desert us! Also, I have to admit a feeling of sadness that you are doing that. That means that I have to visit you over there to get inspired by you :( Of course, it IS just one mouse stroke! What am I complaining about?? Your excitement about the wedding is just delicious (whoops, using "eating" adjectives is not good on this "starting" day).

Shelley: Have a good day today, even though it is a long one. Check in when you can!

Alida: So good to read your post this morning. When I was having so much heartburn from my GERD years ago, the Dr. suggesting elevating the head part of the mattress. Can you do that? Also, with the meds, they often have to build up in your system before they work. You are lucky that you got instant relief. You can google that drug and get all the info about it. My dd's do that with everything. Their father is BIG into pharmaceuticals; has been for years (owned his own pharmaceutical company for a while, now is a consultant re something or other. I really don't know, but it has kept him in a million dollar house) Thank you for telling us your weight. It gives me courage. I've dusted off Diet Power too. I'm going to keep track for a while of what I eat. I just keep going up and down around this 25 pound gain that I have managed in the last several months. I can't bring myself to post my weight yet.

Rachel: How are you this fine day? Let's see, I think that you are traveling again. Is that right?

Donna: Dearest one, I know that you dd has to make up her own mind about AA. That is the rub, isn't it? You know what is best for her, and she simply won't choose it. Parenting an "adult child" is not easy when they are playing around with their very lives. I think that there is nothing harder than "letting go" when both of you know the consequences of their actions. Prayers and thoughts sent your way! Have a good day today, and check in.

Terry: How's life for you this week, dear one?
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I'm so jazzed about the possibility of a car this afternoon that I can hardly stand it. I've got so many errands planned that I will NEVER get them done! Tonight is PT on my neck which has been so sore since they started that. Tomorrow is appt with the Urologist to talk about surgery. Wednesday is my Primary care for yearly check up. So, it's a week of health things for me.

I'm going to try and stick with induction. I'm thinking that if I don't really call it induction; just call it a regular day in which I sneak in induction food instead of the junk I've been eating, maybe I can fool my mind into thinking that I have to eat junk, and I will begin losing. Stupid, huh? But, hey, one meal at a time right now.

bkloots · #7 05-01-2006, 12:10 PM

Peg, enjoy the freedom of wheels! You have a lot to do. Thanks, by the way, for the Boston Globe review reference. I forwarded it straight to Nancy, and she was off to Google it for herself. (I couldn't find it, but never mind.) No, I won't restrict Atkins talk to the check-in. I'm in a good mood for doing induction, and happy to share the spirit. I'm at 140 this morning. Probably 3 lbs. of that is water weight from all the carbs I've consumed over the last five days. But still.... My elusive (illusive??) goal is 128.

Alida, I bought my DH a foam wedge to put under the pillows and elevate his upper body in bed. He didn't like it, but it's worth a try. He just sleeps on a pile of pillows.

I've got my water bottle at hand, and plenty to keep me busy today.

teelbee · #8 05-01-2006, 12:20 PM

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Bob continues to have problems with his chest burning at night, despite the meds. He finds that he gets a little relief by drinking water. But he has to sleep with his head up, so he sleeps in his chair.

An easier solution for sleeping with the head elevated is to put risers under the bed's headboard legs. They sell such risers at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but a few big books do the job, too.

Flyby, for now... hopefully, full report later... I had a PERFECT weekend; but, a contractor will be here in a few minutes to rebuild the rose arbor/pergola.

laffingbead · #9 05-01-2006, 01:58 PM

Good morning!

Friday and Saturday, we bought some rose bushes and my DH planted them. Just about the time he finished, it started raining. We also got three asiatic lilies from Wal-Mart (good prices, limited selection).

Some of the roses, we got from Wal-Mart and some from a garden nursery. I would have chosen some different roses had I more of a choice based on price and selection.

We still have a lot of planting room. I don't know if we will draw our breath this year and do more next year or what. Our next-door neighbor has been buying plants too. Not all of hers are planted yet.

Sunday was a lazy day for me. Our DD and family were out of town most of the weekend.

I wish you all well.

teelbee · #10 05-01-2006, 05:49 PM

Well, the contractor was a no-show, but I got my windows washed while waiting for him. He says he'll make it tomorrow morning. It's not really his fault, IMO - or rather, he has a good excuse. He's a reservist or something who's frequently called upon to do logistics missions for the Army. So, he gets called away a lot; and he didn't get in from his latest mission until very late last night.

We had such a fun time in Grass Valley with our friends. We stayed in a cute B&B - a bit over-cute, to be sure. The breakfasts were awesome - every heard of a Dutch Boy? It's an egg casserole - just out of this world - and probably 400 to 600 calories per serving! A highlight was a wild flower walk, with a semi-famous naturalist serving as the docent, along the Independance Trail. We made it to the sculpture garden and studio of an artist from whom we bought statuettes (back in the day when we had more money). He took us behind the scenes and showed us the whole process of making art bronzes from the artistic modeling the wax original, making rubber molds, refining/patching the wax castings, and the cleanup, assembly and finish of the cast bronzes. The bronzes come back from the foundry just looking like cr*p. It takes a lot of further hand work to clean them up and make them a finished piece of art. I'd no idea so much hand work went into each piece.

A Scottish fiddle club concert was a rousing good time; at the end, the musicians just erupted out of the concert hall and kept playing in the theater foyer and on the street! They were having so much fun they didn't want to stop playing.

Sunday, we enjoyed massages, yoga and more hiking while the guys went off and played golf. All this was a treat from my friend for some extensive favors I did for her last winter. I feel more than repaid for my time.

BTW, I'm very fat now... it was a planned off-plan weekend for us and I took full advantage. Very chubbette at the moment!

I now have a somewhat cheesy plastic egret peeking out among the plants around the pond. It was cheap - only $30-something from Dr. Foster & Smith. He's kind of hidden from view unless you go around to the back side of the yard. But, he would be quite visible to any real egrets shopping around for a new feeding hole. I sure hope he turns out to be a good "guard dog" for the pond.

I have to leave soon to go tutor at the reading lab, then I'm off to get a hair cut. I hope to squeeze in a trip to the supermarket, too.

tiashanty · #11 05-01-2006, 06:31 PM

Finally!!! I thought the boss would never leave. Took so much time reading April's thread and then the beginning of this one that I thought I wouldn't get to posting today. I'm sure this is the busiest thread of all.

It was a busy weekend for us. And...a cold one part of the time. Our games started at 8:30 a.m. and the wind was just howling! Sunday morning it was a north wind and I'm sure it was blowing over a glacier first before it got to us. I haven't been that cold in a long time. But, by the afternoon it was just gorgeous. Shorts and t-shirt weather. Today it's back to wind and rain. As usual, the guys didn't win any of their games, but we have more fun than any of the other teams, and they did outdo themselves in the beer garden. Of course, I got to drive home. lol

Saturday morning when we got up at 6 the power went out. It was a planned outage for 2 hours. At the end of the bridge going into our town, an osprey family had built a huge nest that had eggs in it. So, the hydro people actually erected a brand new pole beside the old one, and moved the nest to it. This one doesn't have any wires attached to it where the birds could get fried.

Judy: It's going to make you mind so much more at rest to know that your Dad is in assisted living. I was always scared when my Dad was alone. He fell so much. We got him the alert bracelet to wear so he could just push a button and help would come and as many as 4 times a night they would have to come and help him back to bed. After he went into the home, he had all the care he needed and I could breathe a little easier. Sorry you have to go through this...Parkinson's is a shi**y disease.

I tried to be so good on the weekend as far as eating goes, but the scale sure didn't reflect it. It's hard to get enough water to drink when you're on a ballfield and not even close to a concession stand. I carried as much as I could, along with extra clothes, my chair, a scorebook etc, but it sure wasn't nearly what I usually drink. So, my weight is back up to 157.5 . But, that's okay, I'll hop back on my treadmill tonight and waddle my butt over to the bike and that should help. I'm back on track again.

Alida: Sorry your dh is having so much trouble. I didn't have any problems sleeping with acid reflux at all! Once I got a good supply of acid reducers in my system I was okay. I'm with the other girls that elevating the head is a good idea.

Terry: The hummingbirds are back. As soon as I saw the lilacs in bloom I knew I had to fillthe hummingbird feeder cause they would be coming soon. Last night I was watering some plants and heard that humming, buzzing sound and there they were. I'm so glad I had the feeder out. I could sit and watch those little guys all night, they are so funny.

As far as dd goes, I have tried to talk to her about AA and I might as well talk to the wall. It's not going to do any good unless she's ready, so I'm not going to get myself upset about it. Thanks for all the good advice though.

Friday night my ddil showed up while I was cutting the grass. She had just come from the dr. She was madder than he$$ that was still gaining weight. I tried to talk to her about low carb but she refuses to give up her potatoes and bread. She has more scars that are splitting and has told the dr. that she won't have any more surgery. I find it hard to understand why she won't even try it when it could stop any more surgery with just a little weight loss. Very frustrating.

Better get back to work....lots to do.

Shelleyg · #12 05-01-2006, 10:22 PM

Hi guys!
Well, this turned out to be a day from torment...LOL. Very busy at work....typical Monday, yatta, yatta, yatta...
Anyhoo......WOOHOO....the countertops are installed. Now......the sink and disposal are not hooked up yet, so I have no water in the kitchen, except for what I get out of the fridge door/ice maker thingie. Also, they broke the pvc pipes under the sink when they took the old sink out, so we really need a plumber...but it's their boo-boo, so they pay. Now, if the tile Gods will be with me, hopefully the back splash can be installed Weds or Thurs of this week and then things would be *lOOkin' good*

I did not come in at induction level on my carbs today like I had planned, but not to bad. At least I can say, NO SUGAR passed these lips today...LOL. And yes.....the boss had her candy basket all stocked and ready today with twizzlers(yuk) and hershey's minatures(THAT is my problem). But, passed those puppies up like a freight train...I'm a woman on a mission this time!!!!!
Anyhoo.....

Barb, Peg, Judy, good to see ya'll over in the YDDC(yankee doodle dandy challenge).
I think that's going to be a great group of folks! They seem very focused...yay!!!

Donna....burrrrr......sounds like that early morning game was *tuff* with the wind and rain. I'm jealous you have hummers already! We don't usually get them until late July for some reason. Boy, they love our *trumpet* vine though.

Bren.....woohoo for the non-slugdom mode! You are surely making me look bad! LOL.
My poor kitchen is topsey turvey right now....but gotta take the bad along with the good, I guess.

Alida....FWIW.....Protonix usually takes up to 7 days before you get the full benefit.
Yes, elevating the head of the bed will also help with the reflux. Just putting a brick under the headboard only, makes such a difference. It feels kinda like you are going to slide right off the foot of the bed, but I eventually got used to it when we did it for my DH. Good luck!

Rach....howdy!

Teel.....glad you had a lovely weekend. Sounds like it was jam-packed with fun stuff.
Also sounds like you had lots to do today...back to reality, eh?

Ilse.....Happy gardening! Do you have a green thumb? Hope so with all the planting you did!

I didn't get much sleep last night...long story...trying to eliminate some meds from my life...anyway....hope I can turn my brain off tonight. I hate it when I look at the clock every 90 minutes or so...it makes for a terribly long night...and miserable day!

later, chickadees!
Shelley

BC · #13 05-01-2006, 10:42 PM

Hey Pals, a busy day around here for sure!

TB, what an awesome weekend you and DH had, and what a variety of great experiences

A lovely friend to recompense you so nicely, although I suspect it was more than well deserved. I'm imagining the friend is one of Mrs. B's daughters? BandB, walks, music, art. Whee! What a treat to see an artist's studio

Oh yes, casting is a hot, nasty, and labor intensive process. Imagine Rodin, who always cast several preliminary studies before his final version, and even then several editions of the final version before he was satisfied he'd filled a commission.

Oh, Peg, I wish you didn't already feel so let down about your daughters' reaction to Mother's Day. I do remember how difficult this was for you last year, and wish your dd's could only walk in your shoes a bit to understand your feelings. Meanwhile, though, get out in that car and RIDE, baby! Put some wind in your hair (when it finally gets warm enough, LOL) and enjoy some well deserved freedom.

Shelley, many, many congratulations on 32 years of marriage upcoming on Wednesday. Having met your sweet DH, I can only say how very fortunate you both are to have found each other--the love and respect in your relationship is very obvious. Many, many good wishes for many more years together.

EDIT: Shelley, cross posting again! Yowee, sounds like typical "construction" uglies at your house. Yup it's sure always a worse mess before it gets better. Bet the counters look great, though. Wish I could help you get some sleep--heck, wish I could sleep myself, lately!

And SO, cowgirl, how are the countertops looking tonight??

Barb, back to reality in more than one way for you, eh? Your weekend also sounds quite intriguing. Touching people in different professions or arts is always fascinating, IMO, and broadens appreciation for the variety of experience as well as capabilities.

Donna, what a variety of weather you are having, but it doesn't seem to be getting in the way of your weekend plans, at least! LOL at your silly boss hanging around, interfering with your important tasks of thread reading!!

I think you could use a few hugs, too. It's got to be difficult to see both your dd and dil harming themselves in different ways and know that there is so little you can do until they are ready to take charge of themselves.

Alida, I hope your DH will start getting some relief soon. Poor guy must be miserable.

Judy, I hope the dinner with your kids is absolutely delightful and that you are able to enjoy it fully. I do know that part of your heart and mind will be on your Dad. Surely there will be an opening at one of the places you've looking into.
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The cleaning spree is over, gone wherever that spurt of energy went. However, if I can maintain everything, I'll still be happy with myself. Of course, the nasty cold, wet weather is not helping my mood, and darn it, I hate my mood being a slave to weather!

Hugs to all!

pegster · #14 05-02-2006, 12:11 AM

Challenge? What challenge?

KCTinter · #15 05-02-2006, 08:57 AM

Good Morning!

Thank you for all the tips about Bob's GERD. He talked with his doctor yesterday and she told him to take a 2nd pill at dinner time. He did that last night and this morning I awoke to find him in bed, sleeping on two pillows so his head was elevated. I'll get the report when he gets up.

Peg, yes, it took a lot of courage to post my weight number. But I just jumped in. I am finding that posting my foods in Diet Power is a very good thing. It just makes you more aware, yanno. I had forgotten that little trick. While I was doing well on OWL, I also printed out some forms I made to chart my progress, too. I know I can look it up in DP, but for some reason seeing it in writing helps me.

Did you get your car? Are you giddy with the freedom it gives you?

I just figured out this AM that PT is physical therapy. Am I right? All this time I thought is was a special "test!" Sometimes I am just dumb. I imagine the PT will make you sore before it gets better. Sorta like being sore after a real hard massage.

Judy, how was the Awards Dinner in Dallas?

Brenda, LOL about getting over your cleaning marathon. Here's hoping the sun will shine upon Chicago today!

Shelley, yea on the counter tops! Boo on the busted pipe! I am curious though. They removed the old sink and installed the new one. You would think they would have someone on the crew who could install it. Did you know you were going to need a plumber just for the hook-up?

Those candy baskets are a real challenge, aren't they? When I was having my CK treatments, they had a candy basket there. When I had that bad taste in my mouth, it was so tempting! But I resisted. Maybe because I was eating that darn dark chocolate they recommended. FYI, a little of that bad taste is still hanging on. But at least it doesn't make me crazy looking for foods to relieve it.

What meds are you trying to eliminate? Tylenol PM, or something else? Hope the sleep fairy visited you last night!

Speaking of eliminating meds, today is the day I have to stop taking everything except Tylenol. Over the last few days I have taken Tylenol Arthritis strength for my hip instead of Aleve. They do not work as well. Either that or my hip is getting worse. Maybe I'll go to a hip doctor and see what's up with that. New hip this year? LOL.

Barb, I just checked. You haven't posted yet. You are at 140? That won't last long. Like maybe just one day. However, I look longingly at that number! 139 is a nice one. That means it's only 10 pounds to go to the 120's!

Ilse, I'll bet your yard will be gorgeous! Please remember to post some pictures. Before and after, if you can!

Terry, what a lovely weekend! And a gift no less! The visit to the artist's studio sounds aw some and fascinating. Plus nature walks, massage and Scottish fiddlers. Perfect!

I laughed at your Chubbette comment. When I was little, that's where my Mother and I shopped -- the Chubbette section of Lane Bryant. Oh how I hated that.

Cheesy plastic egret? For over $30? No wonder you are not buying a brass or iron one! But perhaps the plastic one may look more realistic to the real egrets? Fingers crossed! How's Big Red doing? I think the last we heard was that he was well, just a little slower. Hope he's back to his old self now.

Donna, sigh about your daughter-in-law resisting all attempts to get her to lose some weight, especially when the improvement in her health (and pain) would be so great. All you can do is try. And bless you for trying.

Sounds like you had fun at the ballgame in spite of the weather.

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So, the hydro people actually erected a brand new pole beside the old one, and moved the nest to it.

How wonderful! It really warms my heart when people take a little time and effort to "save" our animal friends. I would welcome that kind of power outage.

Rachel:

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Down a half pound today to 145. No LC ice cream yesterday because I ate it all the day before. Slowly but surely . . . Gotta work on my water, though. Once ketosis kicks in, it should be easier.

Yesterday:
145.5
Carbs 22.2
Fat 78.1
Protein 90.5
This AM 145

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