I slept much better last night but I think that was because I haven't had much sleep in the past few days. It wasn't great, but I didn't have much awake time. I'm back to my normal congestion.

I'm glad you enjoyed the beans even though they were undercooked. I don't cook dry beans but my mother did. I dont eat a lot of beans so I use canned. DH doesn't like them. Are you surprised? Maybe I should put some sugar on them!

Today I need to pay bills and clean the bathroom.

I have been 179 for months, give or take a pound or 2. I think my body is at a new setpoint. I have decided its time to start pushing for the 160s. I have no idea how I'm going to do that. I seldom go over 1000 calories or over 70 carbs. I have eliminated so many foods I used to eat before. I dont want to lower calories. So I have to think this through. I have a lot of room for increasing activity. I could become more diligent with my eating window. I could increase protein with shakes and canned fish. There used to be a guy here, Ian, who lost a lot of weight eating canned seafood. Everyone used to consult him for advice. I found herring kipper snacks that I really like so I have to be sure to buy only that brand. I like canned salmon but its very expensive. I think I'm better off buying the frozen salmon in Walmart. I bought a can of Mackerel to try. I prefer packed in water but this is packed in oil. I think I need to continue as I've been but I need to add some additional little tricks.

I've been reading a lot of articles about the importance of exercise especially as we age. I think I'm getting very close to being disabled if I don't do something soon. But every day I put it off. Now that I'm feeling better I need to take this more seriously.

Carol Sue I agree exercise is important and DH and I have been trying to figure out I can get more. I think I might could use my recumbent bike if he would put my feet on the peddles. The key then is could I get off of it. I think a lot of what I need to do like that will probably come after last chemo round.

I'm glad you got some sleep even if it wasn't as restful as you needed.

The beans worked good as a laxative. DH wanted to know if I wanted some for dinner today but I said no. I think I need to eat a little bit of beans as side dish maybe a couple of times a week.

Hands felt a little better this morning for a while but it didn't last long. Of course from what I read in info and reviews, it takes longer than I have been taking it so far.

We had steak and salad with sweet potato fries for dinner today. I will have my ice cream in a bit within an 8 hr eating window. I guess today has been a good day so far.

I hope everyone else is having a good day too.

I don't think I'm going to sleep well tonight. They are predicting severe thunder storms overnight, even though I have slept thru storms in the past.

Carol Sue I hope you will be able to sleep any way.

I am hungry but I ate within 6 hr window.

We got 2 storms. I actually slept thru the first one and DH said it was very loud. I was awake for the second one. It was loud but short. Then the power went out until about 3 am. I only dozed a little bit after that.

I think you should eat something when you get hungry beyond your eating window. At least now, until you are completely finished with your treatment. But I am not a medical person and cannot give medical advice. I know you are feeling better and anxious to get back to weight control.

Carol Sue I am glad you were able to sleep some during the storms. I didn't sleep very good either. I woke up coughing and DH heard me which is rare because usually can't hear me call him. I figure God knew I needed him and sent him in to check on me. I heard him asking me if I was okay. Then I woke up at 6:30 am and just got up and moved to the recliner so we both could sleep.

I have decided that I shouldn't be fasting during chemo cycle treatments especially during this 14 days when immune system is going down to nothing. I have lab work done Monday and I want it to be good. So I won't work on weight loss at this time.

I want to start wearing my wigs but I didn't go completely bald. I have fuzz of hair on my head that DH thinks is new hair so I don't want to put the roll on glue on it. Dear Amazon has everything. I found a couple of velcro things that people wrap around their head so you can wear a wig and it won't move or fall off. You can wash one while wearing the other. I will get them tomorrow so maybe I can wear one of my wigs Monday when I go for lab draw. I'm ready to start looking human again.

We are having BLTs today for dinner.

Have nice day everybody.

Trish, I am glad you have decided not to fast at this time. I feel if you get hungry you should eat, and if not hungry you need not eat. Just don't go hungry for the,sake of your eating window.

Years ago when I wore wigs I had a lot of hair and used hair pins to keep them in place. I have seen those wraps to wear under a wig and they should do fine. We have a boutique here in town that specializes in wigs for cancer patients and the accessories needed with them. Its a nice place but I hope I never need their services. They also sell special bras for breast cancer patients.

We are going to Rodneys. I was planning on ordering soup but now I'm getting hungry. I ate eggs at 9 am. I dont know what i will order. After dinner we are going go get hair cuts.

It didn't do me any good to fast yesterday because I ate way too much today. However I have had a pretty good day any way. DH cut my hair so that it is all the same length so hopefully if I don't lose any more it will grow out the same. I've been able to walk more and do a little more without DH helping me. That makes me feel good because this is just Day 8 of this round of chemo. On Day 15, I should really be feeling better.

Hope you had a good day Carol Sue.

Thanks

I'm in the hospital. More later.

Carol Sue I wondered about you. I prayed you would not be sick, but now I pray they can get you well and you will feel better soon and be back home. I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

I slept good last night and I think it was because I was so busy yesterday. I am so close to being back to doing the things I did before surgery. I even made a pot of tea to show DH how to do it. I realized yesterday that caffiene tea/coffee is a natural dieuretic and then wondered why I'm not drinking tea. I'm constantly wondering what I can drink. So I will make it a daily drink. I can't take more Lasix but I can drink tea and even coffee. I think the swelling in my feet is better but still feels tight. I pray the r-ALA will start working once I'm through with chemo treatment and building up my body instead of bombing our my immune system.

Hope everyone else is doing okay and pray everybody has a nice Sunday.

I tried to put off coming here until Sunday because I know they do no tests on the weekend. But I could not breathe and oxygen was down to 88%. In emergency they said I have congestive heart failure and I'm now on Lasix. They said my legs are puffy but they look ok to me. My lungs were filling with fluid and that's why I could not breathe. I feel great now because I'm on oxygen. But they will wean me off. Tomorrow they will do an echo to see how my heart valve is working.

I hope to come home Wednesday but it depends on how many other tests they want to do. They did chest essays so I guess I don't have pneumonia. They tested for Covid and the flu both negative.

I'm glad you are getting your strength back and can do more, Trish.

Carol Sue I'm sorry you have CHF. I hope your tests show your problem is fixable and not CHF. Just the idea that you might be was a wake up call for me.

My Daddy had CHF and I don't know if his feet or hands swelled like mine but I do know they gave him way too much Lasix sometimes. But all this has made me rethink my situation. I realize that I need to be on an anti-inflammatory diet. So while don't intend to do a strict Dash Diet but I bought a 2023 Dash Diet book that has different versions of Dash Diet. I will modify it to fit my needs hoping that I will be able to reverse the neuropathy and edema.

I've had a pretty good day today but still room for improvement. I go for lab tomorrow afternoon and then DH is going to the store. I want to start cooking anti-inflammatory foods. That means start eating fruit annd veggies again. I also want to eat oat meal again.

Praying for you dear friend.

Trish, I never knew anyone who had CHF so I don't know much about it. The Dr in ER told me that fluid accumulates in the lungs and then there's not enough room for air to get in so you can't fill your lungs with air. I will learn from Dr Google.

Last night when DH went home he took the dog outside. He got tangled in the dog leash and fell down the steps in front of our house. I'm so worried about him and I just want to go home. He's not eating because I'm not there to tell him what to eat. I'm eating good. This hospital food is not bad. They are watching carbs. If I had salt it would be great but no salt allowed.

I dont think my legs and ankles are puffy but they say they are. My arms are getting crepey from the lasix. I'm still coughing when I lie down. I hope they know what they are doing. I dont know if I will need oxygen at home or not.

After this echocardiogram today I will know more.

Carol Sue I am so sorry about your DH. Is he okey? I will be praying for him as well.

I never knew anyone but Daddy who had CHF. I don't remember anyone ever talking about fluid in his lungs. I do remember Daddy being like your DH who just would not eat healthy. I caught myself having the attitude "they fed it to me in the hospital" after I came home. I wasn't eating right. Dash Diet can be adapted to my likes and medical needs. So I hope it will help me recover healthily. I'm glad your hospital watches carbs and the food is good.

I'm dressed and have on my wig. I didn't put makeup on but my mirror is filthy (men clean but not like us). I am so wrinkled I really look old. I read in the Dash book water along with eating fruit and veggies will help get rid of some of those wrinkles. I told DH I might not be as hydrated as I think I am.

Oh it didn't last once I moved around but I actually could see my ankles when I got out of bed. So I really believe DASH will help me a lot.

Praying for you dear friend for God to guide your doctors in treating you and you will be well and feeling better soon.

Hope everybody has a nice day.