In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[AKASnowWhite]

Karen - have you tried adding yoga to your workout schedule? I am not built for running and it takes an awful toll on my body. Everything is tight and hurts. Yoga is my saving grace.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Nancy, I used to do yoga a lot, but haven't since I started running, maybe that would help. I try to stretch a lot before and after running, but that's a good idea, maybe my muscles are just all tight? It doesn't help that I'm PMSing, I'm just Ms-crabbypants this morning and being sore doesn't help!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Oh my gosh! I couldn't agree more with no cash/gift cards. What about a deposit to his account at the bursar's office for text books??

That's a great idea! N snarkily remarked that he might not be in school for long, so it might go to waste. He's got a point there. Jeez. This kid BETTER shape up in college!!!

or a savings bond. It will mature just about the same time as he does

Bwahahahahaha

Excellent idea - he has to wait years to spend it on cigarettes!

Me too... I am blaming the peanut butter cup ice cream that was 'forcing' its way down my throat at dinner.

Liz - I like the textbook idea as well. The savings bond is a great idea as well.

The bike race was just incredible to watch. It was a long day of standing mostly alone but the rush of watching the pro peloton go by was worth it. The bikes actually hummed they were going so fast. I was amazed at how close the riders were to each other in the pack. One misstep and the whole pack would have toppled over like dominoes. I doubt I will ever become a racer but it was truly exciting to watch. I will likely volunteer again next year but I need to be a little smarter about my assignment selection.

Peanut butter cup ice cream...I adore it, too!

Thanks for weighing in, Paula.

I love the bikes humming. What a detail.

Liz, I agree no cash, I really like EE's answer, of a gift card to best buy or even walmart if he is going away for school.

Yes, maybe a gift card for school supplies!


Karen, I would definitely try the yoga. Hey, did your friend have her baby? Did I miss that update?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

No, still waiting on the baby! It's driving me nuts b/c I'm "on call" all the time and constantly worried that I'll have to petsit or be doing something when she calls and needs me to rush over! I don't like waiting, apparently this is not the best trait when someone is having a baby.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

so when you all are trying to gain access to the wagon, and tracking all the food & drink your over-active mouth consumes, what kind of torture do you throw in just for good measure? Me, I make kaluha brownies. Double batch. You know, because a single is never enough

 

[lisaviolet]

Erika update from someone please and thank you.

Hope it all went well.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Erika - alive and well. I won't say kickin' because, well, she can't

couch bound, on meds, fiesty of course She needs to come out and play. Seriously.

Day 3 of tracking. Finally a bit better for me. I was much better on my calories. And my attitude

 

[3DisneyKids]

I'm here! I'm ok. Surgery went well and I am recovering. I already started putting weight on it, so that is a great sign. Drugs are good. Ok, off to get caught up...again....

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I'm glad things went well Erika and you are can heal now!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Happy Thursday everyone!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Erika! Is today the day? The surgery? If it is - like you're going to answer me. MCL, yes? Thinking of you.

Actually it was a torn meniscus. All ligaments are, thankfully, intact. The tear in the cartilage is my special souvenir from the Princess. It is what happened at mile 9 that made me send out the SOS for Nancy. I thought it was my hamstring...but it was just referred pain from the knee.

But now I get a good war story..."yeah, I tore my cartilage at mile 9 of a Half and still finished the race..." Hard core. Word.

Ok, answer this:

It's your 40th birthday with your BFF, you have three nights at WDW and you both love MK and Epcot (woot! DRINKS!) which would you pick and why:
Beach Club or Poly???

Beach club for me. Or Boardwalk. Jellyrolls and the proximity to World Showcase. But seriously, you can't go wrong with either, right?

Liz--on the godson. Oh, what a terrible position to be in. So you told his parents that you saw him smoking, right? I assume you did. Yes, go with a gift card to his college bookstore. Most college bookstores sell them. It's an appropriate gift and it will be used for college supplies and not cigarettes.

Knee update next...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Surgery day was pretty uneventful. The hardest part was that the surgery was so late in the day (about 3pm) which means nothing to eat or drink beginning midnight the night before. So that was a challenge. Once at the hospital, though, it was a breeze. I came out of anesthesia so easily! It was like waking up from a nap, so that was good. Of course, I was instantly flooded with pain. But a morphine drip took care of that nicely.

Got home Tuesday evening and went straight to the couch. Prior to leaving for the hospital, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen so that I have a ton of meals ready to go. Don't have to worry about cooking or feeding the family. My house is also totally clean. So, once home, I just camped out on the couch and haven't moved much since.

I am on both percocet and vicodin for pain. So I doze A LOT. But I am also coherent a lot. It's a good mix. Also a good mix of catching up on work and what is on my DVR!

My kids, I have to say, are AMAZING. They are doing everything and are being great and helpful and compassionate--all of it. Riley in particular. He is constantly fetching ice for me and making me tea. Super cute and sweet.

Jeff went back to work this morning...but he almost didn't. Last night at midnight I had a horrible accident and fell. I was getting up to go to the bathroom on my crutches. One of the kids left a shirt on the floor--and it was dark so I didn't notice it. I put my crutch down on the shirt and it slipped right out and down I went...major crash. I SCREAMED. I was sobbing. Jeff came flying down the stairs and had to carry me back to the couch. I may have gone into a bit of shock as I don't really remember much, but I know that I was freezing cold. Once I was calmed down enough, I doubled up on pain meds and basically passed out. I had Jeff wake me up this morning before he left for work to make sure I would be ok. I sent him off to work--I am super sore, but fine otherwise. We *almost* went to the ER last night. And honestly, I should have...and would have if not for the kids. Jeff would have had to drive me...which means either leaving the kids alone, dragging them out of bed to go with us, or dragging my parents out of bed to come stay with the kids. So I decided to just over-medicate at home and wait until morning.

So now I just got off the phone with my surgeon who does not seem concerned about the fall. In fact, he said to not rely on the crutches much and try going without them and putting more weight on the knee.

I am going without pain meds for the time being to see how I *really* feel. Hard to tell what the extent of the pain/injury is with everything being masked by the drugs...as much fun as they can be.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Is today really Thursday? Because it's behaving like Monday

And in tracking news....we got dark chocolate covered almonds in at work. Finally. We've been out for ages. And of course, they come in bulk. And naturally somebody opened the box before I got there. So, I ate some. Then I ate some more. And, for good measure, just a few more.

*&#$!)^%@) almonds

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Actually it was a torn meniscus. All ligaments are, thankfully, intact. The tear in the cartilage is my special souvenir from the Princess. It is what happened at mile 9 that made me send out the SOS for Nancy. I thought it was my hamstring...but it was just referred pain from the knee.

But now I get a good war story..."yeah, I tore my cartilage at mile 9 of a Half and still finished the race..." Hard core. Word.


Liz--on the godson. Oh, what a terrible position to be in. So you told his parents that you saw him smoking, right? I assume you did. Yes, go with a gift card to his college bookstore. Most college bookstores sell them. It's an appropriate gift and it will be used for college supplies and not cigarettes.

Such a good war story!!!

Yes, I texted her as I walked to the car. She was upset. I see her tomorrow, so I will find out what they did, if anything.

I do wonder if he will stay in college or not. God, I hope so. I am so upset about this. He was my baby! (I was 18 going on 19 when he was born). I took him everywhere as a little kid, and he's been such a part of my life. My kid before I had a kid.

Is today really Thursday? Because it's behaving like Monday

And in tracking news....we got dark chocolate covered almonds in at work. Finally. We've been out for ages. And of course, they come in bulk. And naturally somebody opened the box before I got there. So, I ate some. Then I ate some more. And, for good measure, just a few more.

*&#$!)^%@) almonds

I have been tracking and it's less grim than last week, or the week before. My my GOD I want food. CANDY. Anything. I would take those almonds down.

My coworker just turned 50 and she and I were talking about weight and it just made me feel better. Like I have more time than I feel like I do to figure life out.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yes, I texted her as I walked to the car. She was upset. I see her tomorrow, so I will find out what they did, if anything.

I do wonder if he will stay in college or not. God, I hope so. I am so upset about this. He was my baby! (I was 18 going on 19 when he was born). I took him everywhere as a little kid, and he's been such a part of my life. My kid before I had a kid.

Being the parent of teens is hard. Freakin' ridiculously hard. You need to give them space and room to grow. They need to mistakes. That's how they learn. As a parent I just pray that the mistakes they make are relatively minor, non-life-altering ones. Caught smoking and called out for it? minor offense. Certainly one that needs to be addressed, but managable. <sigh>

Do you ever watch the show Parenthood? Love that show. One of very few shows that I make a point to watch. Or dvr if I'm not home.

 

[HockeyKat]

I have been tracking and it's less grim than last week, or the week before. My my GOD I want food. CANDY. Anything. I would take those almonds down.

My coworker just turned 50 and she and I were talking about weight and it just made me feel better. Like I have more time than I feel like I do to figure life out.

ME. TOO.

I was doing so well and this week I have taked a swan dive off the wagon. Sat, Mon, Tues. I tracked Saturday and it was ugggggly, then didn't even have the heart to track Mon/Tues.

I was doing well yesterday and so far today but I might have trouble tonight. Too much stress.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

tater tots.

and wine.

 

[HockeyKat]

Beer. Lite beer, at least,

Mmm for tater tots.

 

[3DisneyKids]

ME. TOO.

I was doing so well and this week I have taked a swan dive off the wagon. Sat, Mon, Tues. I tracked Saturday and it was ugggggly, then didn't even have the heart to track Mon/Tues.

I was doing well yesterday and so far today but I might have trouble tonight. Too much stress.

You'll get back on, Kat. I know you will. I have total faith in you. I have ALWAYS admired how you get yourself back on track even when you have been off for a while. You always come back. Hang in there--sorry for the stress. Job stress sucks, that's for sure.

tater tots.

and wine.

OMG, that is just HI LAR IOUS! In my drug-induced state I have had some *odd* combinations as well. I haven't been eating regular meals at regular times because I sleep so much during the day. So yesterday evening I woke up from a nap right around would be normal dinner time. And I really just wanted hot cocoa. Comforting when laid up, kwim? So I was perched on the couch with my cocoa when my mom showed up for a visit. And, being my mom, she wanted to bring me a treat since I am hurt and all. So she brought my favorite food for dinner. Sushi. So yes, I had sushi and cocoa for dinner last night!

I have been tracking this WHOLE time! I am really proud of myself. For those that don't know, I hate, hate, hate tracking. It has always been the one part of weight loss that I have struggled with. Work-outs? Bring 'em on. Water? I hate it, but I force it down and stick to it. But OMG, tracking! I have *never* been able to make myself stick with it...even though every single weight loss program on the planet says that tracking is totally key to success. So for me to be tracking even when I am post-surgical like this is a huge victory.

And even with sushi and cocoa...I am well within my points. I have been under my daily point allowance for the past 3 days. But considering I am barely moving at all, I think it is best for me to stay a bit on the low side.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Knee update--

I am wide awake because I slept almost all day--that was the result of my midnight drama from last night. I am pretty sure I went into mild shock from the trauma of the fall. But it all seems to be ok. The surgeon didn't want to see me today. He just said it would be a bit more sore and bruised, but there was really no way to "ruin" the repair work he had just done. I am starting to put more weight on the leg when walking and so far it is going well. Very swollen, but that seems to be the only real issue right now. I am icing it pretty much around the clock.

I saw my knee for the first time today. 3 small areas with stitches (it was orthroscopic...so it kinda looks like 3 bullet holes each in a different spot around my knee cap, each with 2-3 stitches on the outside). Maybe I'll post a picture? One of the scope sites bled from the fall last night, but otherwise no obvious damage.

The pain is getting better. I was home alone today--Jeff went to work and the kids were all in school. I didn't take any pain meds all day because if anything came up, I would have to drive. Plus, I wanted to get an accurate handle on how much pain I am actually in without it being masked by meds.

The good news is that when I just sit here on the couch with it elevated and iced, I am fine. Sure, I am aware of it and it is sore, but not so sore that I need pain pills. BUT...once I start moving around, um yeah, then it is uncomfortable. By the time Jeff got home at 6pm, I was more than ready for the drugs.

Kids are officially on Spring Break for the next 10 days. I am excited and looking forward to it. We don't have any major plans, of course (not only because of my knee, but we *did* just get back from Disney a month ago), but we will do little things throughout the week. I just love not having our crazy schedule for the week. No waking up early for school, no traveling to away soccer games or gymnastics meets. Just a whole lotta down time. And we will just wake up each day and decide what we want to do. Jeff is working all week, so it'll just be me and the kids...and I am sure I will end up dragging their friends with us...