Geriatric mm warriors (12/30/09)

[Daniele]

Kate - OMG thats terrible about Brad...but I do have to tell you that my ex had a similar thing happen about 10 years ago...woke me up in the middle of the night and said he was having chest pain and thought he was having a heart attack, so we rushed to the ER and he was told the same thing...it was acute heartburn...they sent us home with an antibiotic, Biaxin, and RX Pepcid, (lots of changes in hearburn meds since then though) and he was fine...he stayed on the meds for about 2 months and made some fairly major dietary changes, and never had any trouble again....the dietary changes also helped with his cholesterol numbers too, so all was well the next check up. I have had stomach issues since I had a bleeding ulcer at age 16, and I can tell you from personal experience that heartburn most certainly CAN give you chest pain...and sometimes make you wonder if you are having a heart attack...I would definitely be worried about the pre-diabetic numbers though...dont have to be overweight to have diabetes, and I can tell you, the insulin resistance thing can be a real problem! He needs to get a handle on that pretty quick and of course the worst things in the world are all the same things that are bad for us MM's...white flours, white sugars, sweets, cookies, candy, chips...fast food is DEFINITELY a no no for diabetics. Pre-diabetes can be handled if caught early and really taken seriously, but can also become full blown type 2 in as little as a few months...sounds like MM wouldnt hurt him either! At least get him off of white bread and sugar ASAP!

Kathy - so glad Mike is putting his foot down with Michael...your family doesnt need to have to live through his withdrawal...he needs to be where someone can babysit him, since he wont do it himself...the rest of you need to be able to get on with your lives and not worry about how his addictions are affecting the rest of the household! Still praying for some resolution to all this for you!

Lisa and Diane - ok, so I guess I shouldn't complain about the 30 pounds...it just seems like if you look at all we have given up, the weight would come off a little faster...I mean seriously!! If I look at all the garbage I was eating, then to go cold turkey to step 1...you would think just eliminating all that white flour, white sugar, chips, sweets, etc would make a bigger difference?

Pony, the weight actually comes off quicker for me on step two, on step one I stall. I think you've done terrific and a lot of the pounds were renegotiated into muscle in my opinion. The best thing of all, despite the difference in your appearance is the incredible difference in your health! Remember your blood sugars, before and after? And I still believe Ken is going to come home from china and be really surprised at how much better you look. Even if you can't see it!

 

[Daniele]

Nell, try putting some calamine lotion on your leg for the rash or even cornstarch will help. When I get a bout of hives (I usually end up at the ER for Atarax sp?) I use those. Also, put a cool wet rag/cloth on it. That will also help with the itching and swelling.

Thanks Kathy! I bought some benadryl cream already. I didn't even think of calamine and I read your message after I came from the drug store.

I'm glad that Micheal is getting help he needs outside of your home, and I hope it lasts longer than you expect.

 

[Daniele]

FINALLY - good news about my neice!

Woo Hoo!!!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Hi guys. I'll try to respond to everyone, but pretty tired and not comprehending to well this evening.

Kate, I hope hubby is feeling better. I have also heard that heart burn can cause chest pains. Sending a prayer your way.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Michael's case worker called us, and he is here at home. He signed the 72 hour paper thing, and they couldn't convince him to reconsider. He wants to go to the behavioral place he was going to. We had all kinds of case workers calling us this afternoon. Long story short, the insurance wouldn't pay for any more days, and they were going to put him out. And yes, they will just take you out the door and lock it behind you.
Being the weekend, not much we can do calling wise. Monday he is calling his doctor to see about a recovery house to go to. Mike and I discussed this, and I am making a list of rules he must follow. If they aren't followed, well, jail would be the alternative. I am going to be very specific with the rules also so he doesn't pull another one like he just did. I do feel a little better knowing I am in control of this now. There is no doubt Mike knows I mean business and he will back me up. We discussed this for a good long while before we made the hour and half trip to get him.
Ok, off to watch House then off to bed. I'll catch up with you all later.
Sending everyone hugs and love.

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

oh no Kathy....I hope that they can find somwhere else for him to go quickly! I think you need to come visit for awhile...Tyson and Harley can play with the ponies, and you and I can drown our sorrows in green tea and I will have someone to go to the gym with me!

Nell - thanks, I know some of it is converting to muscle...I am just feeling like I want to be 40 pounds lighter TODAY!! LOL, my type A takes over sometimes and I cant explain to it why it has to be more patient!!

by the way y'all...I think Pony needs a new Boyfriend...truth be told, I am getting quite sick of this prolonged absence...now its a couple weeks between times we can talk due to his connectivity issues...no phone contact in over 3 months, since China cell phones dont connect to our US bands...I guess I am just frustrated, since it was only supposed to be a few weeks...I have an opportunity to go to dinner with a wonderful man who a friend introduced me to and feels I would really enjoy...Senior Pastor for a small church about an hour from me, widowed 2 years with no children...we have talked by email and phone several times and he is the first man in a long long time who can make me laugh out loud! LOL, I think I am going to take him up on his offer of dinner...I have NOT committed anything to Ken and just feel like I need to keep my options open...I think he knew he would be gone a long time and the whole ring thing and all the mushy poems and stuff have been just his way to "tie me up" until he could get back here...Pony is NOT falling for this! LOL, go ahead y'all...start beating me up now!

Have to be back here at 8am, so I am off to get a few hours sleep! Sheesh, I feel like I should just bring a sleeping bag on Friday nights and sleep in my office!

 

[Diane W.]

Robin - Whatever makes you happy!!!!! Enjoy yourself! When are you going to go to dinner? Make sure we get a full report (maybe not a full report, but a rated PG report )

Kathy: Boy oh boy - life is never dull, is it? You have my prayers. Miracles do happen!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Hi, all! I'm whipped from a long day at work. My swollen ankle and I are going to watch the Olympics from bed. I just wanted to say a quick Good night.

Kate: Answered prayers are here for Kristi! She is such a fighter. I couldn't be more thrilled to hear about her progress.

Robin: I think you should follow your gut! Life is too short not to be absolutely sure. We won't beat you up as long as you give us the dish when you return, LOL! The gentleman actually sounds like he has a lot in common with you. At least a new friend...

Kathy: Your backbone is so strong regarding Michael. You've really grown in your resolve and you know exactly what you should do, it sounds like. It also sounds like Michael should be clear as to the expectatioins if he is to be in your home. Good for you! Stay strong!

Love you all! I think we all had a really good day, even though some things were hard to handle. The important thing is we are handling whatever comes our way and we are doing it together!

Barb is coming back on March 1. If she doesn't, we need to go lasso her!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Good morning everyone!! Just a warning first. Feeling very emotional this morning. I'd swear it's PMS, but I have no way of knowing. It's nice not having the period, (sorry if TMI) but I still have the roller coaster that goes with the hormonal part

Robin, trust your inner instincts. They will not lead you wrong. It's there for a reason I hope you enjoy your dinner and I expect ALL the details!! Sometimes love pops out at the least expected places!! If you do decided to stay with Ken, will his job always take him out of town or possibly over seas? Just throwing that out there.

Lisa, thanks for the kind words. When it comes to things like this, I don't believe in playing around. I am serious in my threats. When I say you get one chance, that is all you get. Even when my girls were small, they knew I didn't make idle threats. One warning was all you got. It may seem heartless, but I have a friend who has never through with her threats of grounding, etc, and her kids are something else And this is "bigger" than fighting with your neighbor friend or saying a bad word.
Also, please don't feel bad about the Robitussin story. Isn't it amazing what doctors will have patients do?

Nell, hope your knee is doing better. Keep it elevated!! I always have benedryl on hand and with me at all times. If I get hives, I have to take it immediately. I have had them go into my throat a few times and my whole body gets covered in them. It is like one huge hive. I usually take 3 of them and head to the hospital. By the time I get there (almost 5 minutes away) I am covered. Thank God I figured out I was allergic to asprin and I haven't had them in years.


Ok, off to read emails, then I think off to the Y for a bit. I'll check in later.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Going out with my best friend for my birthday today. I do know how to milk it, huh? Seriously, she wasn't free til today. We might go see Dear John. I guess I'll probably cry - don't know anything about the story, but I love that little actress from Mama Mia and Nicolas Sparks writes great stories. He grew up around here.

Have a wonderful start to the weekend! Love ya!

 

[Daniele]

Good morning everyone!

Kate, I'm so sorry Brad got treated that way. I know when it's someone I love being stepped on it some way I get furious! I hope you feel more at peace with it soon.

Kathy, we all have emotional days. I think it's just part of life and it doesn't need an excuse. Although PMS would cause it, that's for sure. Your going through a lot, it makes sense.

I keep eating shelled peanuts. It's kind of a craving I guess. It's on step one, so it's not really a problem, but I really want chocolate and stuff that isn't good for me. I bought some baking cocoa yesterday and am trying a chocolate coffee this morning. I just started my TOM (not you Tom if your reading, lol) and that could be part of it. I'm looking forward to getting to step two, but after messing up for such a period, I'm trying not to rush it.

Everyone have a great day!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Just got back from the Y. Got there around 11 and did some elipticals on the top and a few easy ones on my legs, then did the bike for 25 minutes. All that took about an hour. Then went into the steam room and swimming pool. Mike went back to the house to get Alyssa for a while, so I was trapped there for over an hour. I just vegged out. I am beat now LOL. I need to go to the store and Goodwill yet. I am thinking a beef stir fry sounds good for supper. Well, off I go. I'll catch up later with you all.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Wow, where is everyone? I know Lisa is out with her friend, and Robin is at work.
I had a really nice two and a half hour nap!! I slept like a rock. Now I need to get to the store. I told Mike it's a good thing we don't have a steam room here. I'd never get anything done LOL.
Alyssa went through all her stuffed animals she had in the basement and her room. There are now about 10 garbage bags full of stuffed animals in my living room. She called our local woman's shelter, and we are going to drop them off tomorrow. The lady was very thankful for them.
I was really craving cookie today. Mike was eating them. I made a chocolate minute muffin. I think the problem was going to the Y and not eating and going over my 5 hours. I tend to get hungry every 4-5 hours. My mistake for not taking a snack with me. But my muffin was really good. I also had cottage cheese.
I have done well with the no milk rule. I just can't understand why we can have cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt and such, but not milk. Maybe because it's "aged" or cultured. Go figure. I have been using half and half in my coffee too. It tastes ok I guess. LOL. Wish we could have the Slim Fast Optima shakes. Patience, I know LOL.
Ok, getting ready to take off now. I'll be back later again.

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Wow, busy busy day at work...just checking in quick since I wont be talking again here til Monday...dratted computer issues!

Kathy - sounds like you are enjoying the Y, thats very cool...I agree that the one minute muffin can help with cravings...I've been having one a week! I like adding the almond extract and a bit of lemon, or the cocoa powder and a little vanilla...yum

Lisa - hope you are having a great day

Nell - hope your rash is better

Everyone else - where the heck are you? LOL, Love you guys!!

Oh BTW...going out to dinner with Reverend Jim Stone on Tuesday night! Will keep you guys on speed dial! LOL

 

[Wisteria1956]

Robin!!!! My Uncle is Reverand Bill Stone, lol! He now lives in Henryville, IN. My beloved grandparents were the Owen Stones of Lexington, KY. My cousin Bart Stone is a preacher in the Atlanta area. I won't get too excited about us sharing the same heiritage just yet...tee, hee. My greatgrandmother was a Lewis of I believe Virginia, decended from Martha Washington. She married Thomas Stone and I believe he was always from KY. Wonder if we are related to Jim??

 

[Wisteria1956]

I had a wonderful day. We went to see Valentine's Day. It was really, really good. I cried happy tears, but I am a softie. Highly recommend it as a date movie or with your girlfriends.

 

[Diane W.]

Quiet here today!
My sister and her granddaughter didn't come over this weekend because Jocelyn had an ear infection. Last night it felt like I was getting sick. I took Nyquil and went to bed. I now have a sore throat.

It's actual beautiful outside today! Sunny and in the mid-40's. My son went snowboarding with 2 of his cousins. Every Sunday I meet my beau, Vinnie, for shopping at the natural market and then we go for something to eat. In the nicer weather we go for walk at FDR state park. I want to go there today while the sun is shining and it's not too cold.

Robin - How exciting! I can't wait for Wednesday to hear about it! Set up a webcam so we can watch the whole date.

 

[Diane W.]

I'm the only person who posted today! I feel like that commercial where the guy screams 'Where is everybody?!'
Hopefully you are all having fun and enjoying this beautiful Sunday. 'See' you all tomorrow.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Diane: I had to work late at the office tonight. Hope you are feeling better by tomorrow. That respiratory virus Mom and I had started with sore throats. Take good care of yourself! I hope you got to have your walk at the park today. I looked it up on Google.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Hi guys! Boy, it was quiet yesterday!!
I didn't do much yesterday. Went to work and that was about it. I think too much of a good thing Sat.

Diane, I hope you enjoyed your day yesterday with all the sunshine and temps. It was a beautiful day here too. It is almost 40* out now, but rain headed this way. I hope it doesn't flood too much with all this snow!! I hope you're feeling better this morning. Take care of yourself!!
Headed off to get dressed. Talk to you all later!!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Kate – I hope your DH is doing ok. You are both in my prayers. So glad to hear your niece is doing better!

Kathy – good luck with your step-son. I’ll being praying for strength for you.

Robin – you need to do what you feel is right about Ken, but look deep within your heart. What seems like forever now, may be a very short period of time in the scheme of a lifetime together.

Lisa – I am glad you had fun on your birthday date with your friend.

Diane – I am sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope you feel better soon!

We had a pretty busy weekend here. It is warming up a little here (high 30's), but still pretty overcast and dreary with more flurries tonight and tomorrow. I really think we may retire somewhere warmer when we get old enough (and pay for those darn kids to get through college ). I need more sun, that's for sure.

For those who take extra Vitamin D, can I take all 2000 mg at one time, or do I need to space them out during the day?

Amelia and I watched the food network on Saturday, she was making diet busters, so there wasn't one thing I could eat, but Amelia did see her make churros (which she loves), so last night we made a batch. I tried one small bite, and when the family was done eating, Amellia took the rest over to the club to give the rest to the employees. I explained to her they wouldn't be any good by the morning, so she was willing to share because she loves to show off her cooking skills. It was a fun activity, but I was worried with all that hot grease around.

Well, Amelia called while I was at Monday Morning Moms (local coffee club) and needs her winter coat or she can't go out for recess. Of course, it was soaking in oxyclean, so I am now waiting for it to finish drying so I can run it to school then Bob and I will go for lunch.

I'll see you all later!