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Hello Angel Lover and Grasshopper. Oh ,to be 30 again. But then again I am not sure that is where I would like to start over. Most of my grief was after the age of 30.
I have been trying real hard to walk 4-5 times a week. I used to walk 7 days a week and put in over 4 miles at a time. The old legs are doing good to do 2 1/2 -3 miles at a time now. I have been gaining and losing the same 3 lbs for about a year now. I must do better than that.
I think that the constant working towards better health might help in the long run. I never want to get back to the weight and pain I was in again. I often wish I could stop all the medication and do things naturally. That's the price we pay for not taking better care of ourselves. All medications have side effects. I always come home after a Dr. visit and look up what he has decided to give me (to shut my mouth). If I don't like what I see. I just tell him ,I won't take it. That comes from being a nurse for so many years. He gets real mad at me. Did you know that most Dr's get kick backs for pushing medications,from the drug companies?They won't admit it ,but, I heard that they make money on every scrip they write. Now some of it is needed. But not all.I know that some Dr's forget to take us off of something when they put us on another medication. You have to watch that . Make sure they pay attention to the meds you are on. Make them talk and explain everything. You are paying them and they are not God even if they think so. They usually allot 15 minutes to a patient. Then they walk out to the next . If you aren't satisfied just say wait a minute.
Now I have had my 15 minutes... Bye, Joanne
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I beg to disagree with you - doctors are not paid for every script they write by the drug companies. That is a libelous statement if I ever heard one.

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I simply repeated a statment about Dr's scrips that was told to me by a pharmcist. By no means did I mean to offend anyone....Joanne

Hi Everybody......sorry I've been gone awhile. I had a Remicade treatment, & it kinda "puts me outta sorts" for a couple of days.

Joanne...if you want to change the title of thread.....go down to the bottome of your post. Click delete.....go to post subject & change....then go to bottom & click...save changes.

Don't know all about drs & their practice, but I have had several drs & still do. I really like the ones I have. But do know when new products come out, they want to try them. I guess this is good....I just know I try to trust them. I have had some in the past though, that I simply didn't go back to....for various reasons.

Gonna keep this short today....still not feeling great. Hope all of you are doing good. http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Card29.jpg

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Angel Lover- I'm sorry I still don't understand how to change the title. I will wait till we get into a couple days and change it. I am still in the learning mode. I am glad at 70 I am still trying to learn.
Good that you are feeling better. I weigh in tomorrow. If I had weighed in today ,I would have had a loss. Tomorrow ,who knows. I wake up every morning and it takes a couple hours to walk straight. I am trying to walk every evening. I manage 4-5 times a week for 30-40 minutes. I used to do more.
Bye for now...Joanne

http://www.gifanimations.com/Image/A...smice/rats.gif I'm sorry Joanne.....I told you wrong....I was more "out of it" than I realized! At the bottom of your post you click on "edit" then go to "post subject" & it will have the subjet you put in (hey,there)just replace it with what you want & go to bottom to "save changes".

It's alright like it is if you don't want to change it. It's just good for you to learn these things. Sorry you have trouble with your walking. I can walk....just not much at a time, because of the pain of RA. http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/Cartwalk2.gif

Have a good evening.

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Angel Lover- Thanks but for some reason when I clicked edit I got a message that said I was not logged in. Now I don't think I could be sending this if that were so.Next time ,I will be more careful.
I walked 2 miles yesterday. It was so hot I thought I was in a steam room. It seems that after a rain it would be cooler but not so.
Hoping for a loss tonight. Weighing at the end of the day is not so good. I will just have to be careful...Joanne

Hi Joanne.......don't worry about changing the thread. We know what it is, anyway.

Be careful about walking in such heat....don't want anything to happen to you. You can overheat before you know it. Gee...I sound like a mother hen!!http://www.cartooncottage.com/images/chickenegg.gif

I weighed this morning. No loss. At least, I did maintain. After holiday weekend.....I was worried. Wish you luck!!http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/aniscale.gif

Take care.

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Angel Lover..My scale this am said I was down 1 1/2 lbs...Tops scale said 1/2 ,.I like mine better. I'm supposed to be the mother hen . I think I am older than anyone here. (My brother says "are you older than dirt?')I have a tendency to give advice'' Just my own quirk. I am the oldest in my family. of 5 . I don't mean to insult anyone but do sometimes.. O well. What you see(read) is what you get..I have a sister just like me...She says the same thing..we love each other dearly...Joanne

YAYYY!!! Good weightloss!!! http://www.greeting-cards.com/images/images/017101w.gif Proud of you!!

How much weight does that make in all? That walking is paying off. You may be older....but you sure don't seem like it!

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Angel Lover- About 4 yrs ago I lost 57 lbs. I have maintained that loss. I now want to lose another 10+ . It is so hard. I now am 152. I don't look so bad. But I want that extra loss so I can feel free to eat out sometime. I don't do that because I am so afraid of a gain. I think if I wasn't so addicted to baggy snacks ,Salty, I would do it.I hate having to give up everything. I'll get there.
I try to stay thinking younger. Some would say that is silly,But you know if you act old you will be old. I love being around younger people as well as people my age. I learn so much..
Ok ,I got to get busy. I have a appointment to get my hair trimed.
Bye for now..Thanks for the encouragement. I really will sponge it up...Joanne

Hi Joanne......know what you mean. I try to think young. It's hard sometimes, with so many aches & pains!

You've done great with your weightloss. I eat out quite a bit. Even while on my diet. So far, it hasn't hindered my weightloss. I have one day a week where I eat anything I want. (within reason) That way, I don't feel deprived. I order water to drink when I go out. Try to order food that won't hurt my diet too badly. If there's something I want to eat, though, I do.

I really admire you for being so dedicated. Yes, you'll do it!!

Gotta go.....enjoy your day.http://home.att.net/~scorh3/Flower04j6.gif

Hi Ladies!

Sorry I've been MIA. Had a bad week...kind of blue. Walked a few miles yesterday but wasn't too smart. Should have done it when the sun was going down. Anyway...nice to know that I can still do it...muscles hurt but in a good way.

Hope you both have/had a great weekend!

Deb

http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/planewelcom_e0.gif Deb.......Hope you're feeling better. Hey....when you're feeling blue, let us know! I'll do what I can to cheer you up!

Maybe http://www.thegardenhelper.com/acatmouse.gif or maybe http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-009.gif

Did I get a smile at all???? Not making fun of the blues....I have them too. I find though, if I talk, it does help. Anytime you want to talk....you can email me. (I promise, no silliness!) There's a couple of people that I email back & forth to when we're down, & it really helps. I'm sore from walking too much yesterday, also. I didn't mean to though....had some things I had to do. With RA, it makes my feet hurt.

Anyway...I hope you have a better day, today.http://www.vfwds.com/graphics/images/roses/bgrose.gif

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Angel-Lover,Grasshopper- I am having a pretty smooth weekend. I managed to walk before the rains got here. We are getting some outflow from Claudet. I haven't had the TV on yet but I heard it is heading to Texas/Mexico. It was steaming and no sun out.
I got up this AM and as usual had to wait/work out the kinks. Like a lot of people that are piling on the years. I am fine after I move around some. 2-3 mugs of coffee helps too. My daughter always says infuse me with Barnys Chocolate Mint or Maxwell House. Sometimes I blend them together. :lol: My doctor would have a fit. What he doesn't know won't hurt him/me.
You all stay healthy and feel better. When you get blue. Grab a CD player or tape machine with some energy music and go walking. Go shopping!Spend a lot of money!:lol: :lol: Joanne

Hi Joanne and AngelLover,

Man, not too sure that I like this new format. Throws me off a bit....not to computer savvy.

Still in a bit of a funk. I've been having trouble with my car, which I just bought a little while ago, and I'm worried I got riped off. Just continues to stall and the mechanics are guessing what's wrong. Worst of all is that it dies, I try and get it restarted, call for a tow (thank God for AAA) and the damn thing starts! Feel stupid. Heck, anyone know a good car exorcist?

Hope you both had a great weekend. Weather has been great. Haven't been out myself....got blisters on my feet from the last time I went walking. Will start again in a few days.....

Deb :strong:

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Grasshopper/Angel Lover- I am to blame for the new thread. I made a mistake and then didn't know how to fix it.
I had a good weekend until the evening of sunday.I even walked 3 miles. Suddenly the stomach was hurting and it was a all night and today thing. I see the Dr tomorrow. I won't be hurting then but he is sure to hear about what I have been going through for the past few months off and on.
We are getting rain off and on from the storm near Texas. Otherwise hot.
Hope you all are well...Joanne

Hi.....hope all are feeling better!! I've been kinda busy the last couple of days. I had my Remicade treatment last Tuesday & it's "kicking in" now!. When I get to feeling better, I almost over do. It's just so nice to have the energy & guess I'm afraid it will leave. They increased the meds this time, though, & treatment is 7 weeks, instead of 8.

Grasshopper......sure hope you get your car problems taken care of. http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...ans/fahr04.gif It can really go to costing...putting money on car repairs. http://www.whittibo.com/files/omg.gif

Joanne.....hope your stomach is better. Be sure to tell the dr about it. Hope your appt goes well, over all. http://home.att.net/~scorh3/McDonalds1a.gif

Got a lot to do today.....I'll try to post more when I have time.

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Thanks Angel-Lover.. I will need to see another Dr. and have some tests done..There is always a solution.
Hope you all are doing well. Keep the chin up.. Some day we will come back and look like J LO or Julia Roberts or anyone of those beautiful people:lol: :strong:
Bye...Joanne

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-043.gif Hope everything is good for all.

Joanne...what kind of tests are you going to have to have? I hope it's nothing serious. Keep me informed.

Grasshopper...How's your problems going? Hope they're doing just that....going!

It's very hot & muggy today. That's gonna change soon...gonna rain all week end, I think. Well, girls.......I'm getting discouraged on my weightloss. I weigh (officially) tomorrow, & if a miracle doesn't happen today....it'll be the 2nd week of no loss. I can take one week, but two may put me in depression! You know, this watching every bite I eat isn't fun...then for no loss!http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/aniscale.gif I've been real faithful. Not any special diet. I just keep up with my calories & carbs. The first 20 lbs went slow, but smooth. I expect slow, since I can't exercise.....but I can't stay stopped for too long without giving in. Oh, well.....tomorrow will tell.:?:

Gotta go....hope you all are in a better mood than I am today!http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-014.gif

Hi Ladies!

Well, got the car back last night. Got it home but haven't really taken it out...too chicken I guess. Have to get over it! Would like to take it to the beach one day and watch the sunrise.

Back is bugging me today. Can't decide what it is...debating taking some meds for it. Hate the way they can make me loopy. I think that it's my hormones kickin in. Always seems to cause a back problem.

To be honest, haven't really been following a diet. I need to get myself together but it's so easy to fall back on old habits. Old excuses. :(

Well, hope this finds you both cool and comfy. Woke up to humidity...nothing like coming out of air conditioning and having to defrost your glasses! Take care!

Deb :strong:

http://www.greeting-cards.com/images/images/505001w.gif I DID IT!!!!!!! 3 LBS GONE THIS WEEK!!


Can't stay long today.....hope all are ok.

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Angel Lover- GOOD FOR YOU! I gained....Not to much to say about that. I think I ate too much salt this week. Comfort food..I haven"t had a gain like that in a long time... Didn't walk as much. Excuses...Excuses.............Joanne

Hi Joanne..Sorry you didn't lose this week. We're gonna have those weeks, you know. They're not very much fun, are they? http://www.aaanimations.com/cliche/i...eeddpjan17.gif I believe, you'll get back to losing, though...especially the way you're faithful to walk.http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/little_green_guy.gif

Just don't get discouraged....like you said....you probably know what caused it, & can work on it.

I had a good report at the dr. He was elated at my weightloss. (23 lbs since he last saw me) I have 3-4 drs at all times. He's my general dr, so I go to him every 3 months...therefore...surprise! I known him & the nurses a long time, so they all carried on, & of course, made me feel good.

It's been a long week. Hope to have a relaxing weekend. Wish you a very nice one, also http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-035.gif

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You are really doing good Angel-Lover... You should be proud of yourself.. It seems that we get those days when we want to eat everything in sight. ...My daughter will be coming for a couple days. She is good to get me back on track. She is a size3. No extra fat anywhere on her. I wish I had the will she has. She exercises no less than 1 1/2 hours a day and some days more. I haven't done so well in the exercise department this week.
Motivation is low and I need a kick in the behind I guess. I always hated exercise. I do like to walk. It is just the getting out to do it. I have to give myself the pep talk before hand.
Have a good weekend...Joanne

Hi Joanne & Grasshopper....I'm going to be taking care of step-dad for a couple of days (he's having surgery)...& I'll be in & out of the house. Don't know how much time I'll have to post. If I come up MIA....I'll be back soon as I can.

In the meantime...get motivated! Do your walking.... http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/Cartwalk2.gif or.... http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/little_green_guy.gif (whichever you feel like doing!hehe)eat your fruits & veggies.... http://www.cartooncottage.com/images/freefruit.gif http://www.cartooncottage.com/images/peas.gif stay away from desserts......http://www.00fun.com/milkshake_dripping_md_wht.gifhttp://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/cake.gif cause you know you gotta weigh again!!! http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/scale.gif

I am really mischievious sometimes!!!! HEHE I just wanted to make sure you missed me, til I get back! (after this....you may not want me back.LOL)

Honestly...take care. http://home.att.net/~scorh/Flower1m8.gif

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Hello Angel-Lover and Grasshopper....Taking care of parents can be one of two things. Easy or a pain in the neck. I am a retired nurse and for the last 17 years of my working it was in a nursing home. At the same time we had several family members who needed care. Who do they call? Me!They said I was the one to do it. Thank God for my sister. She was a big help with our mother. She is always there when I need her.
You know I need motivation. I walked abour 45 minutes yesterday and at the pace I walk it was almost 2 1/2 miles. maybe more. I didn't get out today. Not up to it. I am seeing a Dr. tomorrow. I am pretty sure he is going to have me get a colonoscopy.. I hate those things. I need to find out what is causing the pain in my stomach. It might just be nerves. I always blame everything on nerves..
I need to get all the snack foods out of my house...
Bye ...........Joanne

Hi...everything went fine with my step-dad. Things weren't as bad as the dr thought, & he actually got to go home last night! That was a nice surprise.

Joanne....I'll be thinking about you....let us know what your dr says today. I hate colonoscopies, too! Sometimes, we've got to do these things, though. http://www.jeffpylenz.com/INCREDIMAI...RS/Groaner.gif

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Hi Joanne and AngelLover,

Joanne, I'll be praying for you! Hate those types of test...okay, I hate all tests but not much can be done about it. Have you considered your medication might be the trigger. I think I ruined my stomach lining with all the motrin I took when I first injured my back. A lot of the medication I take now has warnings all over it about taking it with food.

Angel - Glad that your step dad's problem wasn't that serious and that he's doing better. Have to agree with Joanne...it's either fairly easy or a nightmare. I had to take care of my grandfather for about a year or so. Running back and forth to the hospital...dealing with paperwork...was very stressful. Shame that society doesn't give the caretaker more credit/help.

Me? I'm in a bad slump still. Back is acting up and had trouble just putting on my pants today. Nice! Hey, I have to laugh because crying just doesn't cut it. Wish I could be more positive.....not cooking and eating out a lot. Have a ton of excuses, even really good ones, but they're not getting me anywhere.

Sorry to be such a drag. Hate when I get this way. Hope you both are doing well....

Deb

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Grasshopper- My stomach was ruined years ago because od arthritc meds. I can't take any of them. I have the ulcers and the whole bit. I have to take Darvocet n 100 when the pain is really bad. I rather not take it so I will take advil instead. I thought that was what flared this up. It might have started it. But I think there may be another problem. We will see Wednesday. Hopefully it will be something minor..
Eating out is nice,but, I have to tell you it is not good for weight loss. The food is full of salt and fat. You have to be real careful. I went to Wendy's to have a salad. I asked for their materials on their foods. The salad I got ,that I thought was the best, was 400 cal. and that was before I counted the dressing which was the lightest they had.I find that Subway is the safest place to have lunch.
Put your chin up and keep on moving on. Everything passes. We all get into the slumps. "Nothing is forever"Hope you feel better
Hello Angel-Lover..I knew he was going to order a colonoscopy. I didn't know he was going to put me to sleep and go down the throat too.. It should be a good check..I will close. My stomach really is giving me a fit tonight.......Joanne

Hi Grasshopper & Joanne....don't have but a minute....bedtime & very tired.

Grasshopper...sorry you don't feel well...I know how that is. I took motrin for several yrs, & had to give it up. I'm on Lodine now. It's pretty good. I really feel for you having trouble with your back today.....life can be a downer sometimes.

Joanne...been thinking about you. Hope the tests show something that can be taken care of easily. You're in my prayers.

Talk to you ladies tomorrow. I'm too tired to even put in an image!

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Hey....where is everybody!!!!

Oh well.....I'll talk to myself....I lost 3 more lbs this week. Total of 26 lbs. Good for me! http://www.gilly.0catch.com/emoticons/cheer.gif

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Angel-Lover
GOOD FOR YOU . I LOST 2.5 BYE FOR NOW....JOANNE

Hi.....I have a feeling both of you are feeling pretty rough. I'm sorry.http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Animation2e.gif

Joanne....did you find out anything yet? I know it must have been rough. I've been through both tests at the same time before. I lost 2 lbs when I had to go through all that stuff the night before!

Oh, by the way! Congratulations on your weight loss!http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smil...ted_smilie.gif Maybe you'll feel better tomorrow. I sure hope there's nothing serious that they found. I'm praying for you.

Deb....hope your back is better. I really feel for you!

Well, I finally got a day off, & spent it doing nothing. Washed a couple of loads of clothes, got my hair done, & played on computer. I made a Homepage, if anyone is interested. It just tells a little about me, with a pic. Also, tells my weightloss stats. Gave me something to do. I have a large Christian website, but didn't want to post it here. I don't want anyone to feel like I'm forcing anything on them. Anyway, I enjoyed making this one.

Getting late.....getting sleepy.....http://www.emotipad.com/emoticons/Yawn.gif Talk to you tomorrow. Feel better!

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Angel -Lover-- I am having the testing this coming wednesday.. I was not looking forward to it,but ,they will put me to sleep so I won't feel the painful part. I won't know anything either. In the past I could watch the monitor and see for myself . I am a retired nurse and can usually read what is there.
Not a good night last night. -- Bye for now....Joanne

Hi Joanne....I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. I thought the test was this week. At least you will be asleep.

They gave me that amnesia stuff, so I wouldn't remember it. David said I ask him every 2 minutes what time it was, when I was waking up! The nurse told him that I couldn't remember that I had ask him. LOL What it was, when I was in the "procedure room" , the last thing I did was look at the clock to see what time it was, so I'd know when I woke up how long it took.

I really hope you get to feeling better & can get some rest. I'm praying for you. http://www.vfwds.com/graphics/images.../pkrosebud.gif

Hi Angel Lover and Joanne,

Great news on the loss Joanne! Good for you!

Angel Lover.....going to post the address of your new site or what? Would be nice to see....you mentioned it but no addy...you big tease :lol:

Me? I'm okay. Hot day and I'm pretty much staying inside. Back seems to be getting better...thank God. Hopefully next week will be better.

You know what? I think I'm going to start a new thread!!!!!!!!!!!! lol....now let me see if I can figure out how...

Deb

DO NOT POST HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started a new thread...."Hey there - back recovery"...or something like that. See, can't even remember the title and a I made it up a minute ago....sad. Think maybe I had some of that same stuff Angel had!

DO NOT POST HERE --------------------------------> New thread started.......