Hello everybody...almost finished with paper work. I think I should get paid, instead of the lawyer.
I had a Remicade treatment Thursday, so been "out of it" for a couple of days.
Grasshopper...I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble with your back. You may need to think about drawing disability. I know it's a hassle, but after it's finally over, it's worth it. I was in my 30's when I injured my back. They fought me a long time....but I hung in there, & proved by drs that I couldn't hold a job full time. When I finally did get it going, they owed all the back time. I had rather be able to work...but just wasn't able. I don't know your situation, but it's a thought.
Joanne...congrats on the weight loss. I know....the scales keep me confused, also. My drs scales make me really mad, sometimes...they're 6 to 10 lbs more than mine. That's the thing, though, never just 6, or 10. If they would stay the same, I could just add what I knew they would be at the drs. Anyway, mine at home & at the drs, showed another 6 lbs gone after I reached my goal a couple of weeks ago. I guess it's the stress.
Godsgrace...I don't remember if I welcomed you or not....sorry. Just been through a lot, lately. You are VERY welcome here....enjoyed reading your posts.
Silk....where are you? I've had you on my mind, lately. Tell me how you're doing. I don't want you to be offline a whole month!
You better miss us!!!!!
Hello Everybody- I pulled some weeds this am. As I can't get down or stoop ai have to bend over. Not so good but I got done what I wanted to. I also walked 3 Miles to the beach this evening. I doubt I will be moving so good tomorrow,at least till noon. Every step is painful,but I won't give in to it.
Grasshopper. I sure hope you can find some releif for your back. I have had been there and know what it is all about.
Angel- I know the Dr's scales are always set higher than ours. I just make up my mind to go by mine or TOPS. I have a few more pounds to a goal that I want to be at. I have been trying real hard lately..
Hello Godgrace and silk..Hope you are well...Joanne
Back is feeling better today...guess the true test will be how I feel after work tomorrow. I've thought about filing for disability but to be honest my back isn't as bad as it was. On the other hand, I can't really seem to work a full week without having problems. Haven't seen a doc in a while because I have no insurance. Ah...makes me long for the health system in Canada.
Joanne, sounds like you're out and about. Wish I lived closer to the beach...might give me incentive to take a walk. Then again, the hospital where I work is right near a harbor...guess I don't have too many excuses.
Angel...know what you mean about the paperwork. Thought about becoming a lawyer myself after doing some legwork for my grandfather. Pretty tedious. Sometimes I think they make the paperwork a hassle so you'll give up sooner.
Well, my brother's wedding is in a week. Got the dress and looking forward to the wedding. Looking forward to when all the madness is over! lol. Will be great to see the whole family. I'm trying to decide whether to go with boxy low heels or a higher heel. Shoot, with all my back problems you'd think vanity would take a back seat . Might just bring both pairs of shoes.....
Hope everyone has a great week! Fall is moving in and I love this season! Wish I had a fireplace...love the smell of wood smoke on a cold morning.
Grasshopper- I get out to walk as much as I can.. Headache for the past 2 days has kept me close to home.. I guess change of weather and pollen in the air..It is still in the 80's during the day here.. I am waiting for the cool weather..Glad your back is better.Try to do some walking when you can..
Hello everybody...Joanne
Hi everybody....I'm back again...I'm beginning to think this house is jinxed! We moved the pc to the other side of the room...getting ready to put new windows in....when we plugged everything up, the monitor came on! I think DH was as happy as I was! I've been sorta bored....nothing to do. I think I'd been following him around a little too much.
Grasshopper, I hope the wedding goes well. I know what you mean about the shoes. I, not only have a bad back, but RA. My feet hurt, even from houseshoes. I went shopping last week for some winter shoes...a pair for weekdays...& a pair for dress. Summer shoes hadn't been such a problem....just comfy slip-ons. But, almost didn't find anything for winter. A lot of them, I liked, but hurt my feet. The sales people couldn't understand, because they were all ordinarily comfortable shoes. Hope they never do understand.....if you know what I mean. I wouldn't want anyone to deal with RA.
Joanne, hope your headache is better. Maybe you can get back to walking soon...I know you like it so much.
Hello to Canuck & Silk & God's Grace....
My images aren't showing up on my pc...maybe, you can see them...(don't know what's gonna happen next!
I guess moving the pc to a different area might have jared something just enough to make it work. I hope it lasts for you Angel.. I am down another pound. This is such a slow process for me. But I am getting 'younger' so what can I say...Everything slows down.
Grasshopper. I hope everything will go well with the wedding. Wear your comfortable shoes and don't give it a thought. You are going to have fun not be in pain for fashion.
Hello everybody.. Hope you have a Great Weekend....Joanne
HEY JOANNE....DOWN ANOTHER LB! THAT'S GREAT! THAT'S HOW MY WEIGHT LOSS WENT. ONE OR TWO LBS A WEEK.... I FINALLY REACHED MY GOAL OF 35 LBS ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. I'VE LOST 7 MORE LBS SINCE...PROBABLY BECAUSE OF STRESS.
Angel-Lover-- Good for you. It is so satisfing to reach a goal you want. I have been on this SBD for a month and so far just 6 lbs off. It has been slow for me. I have only cheated once. I had some cake for my son's B/D. My SIL has lost 18 in the same time frame. I think it is always harder the last 5-10 lbs. I am going to change my walking time as it gets dark sooner now. I haven't walked as much as I should lately for one reason or another.
Grasshopper- How was the wedding?
Hello everybody.....Joanne
Hi everybody...been a couple of days since I was here...looks like the same for all of you...don't let the thread die...Silk will be back soon, & needs our support! I need our support!
Just been busy & have to admit...get a little depressed & that makes me kinda lazy. Gotta snap out of it...get on with life.
Grasshopper...how's the back doing? Hope you're better. How was the wedding? Tell us all about it.
Joanne...It must be so nice to live close to the beach! Is it still warm enough to go for your walks? I hope so, I know you enjoy them so much.
Canuck...I know you didn't eat so much turkey, you can't post a little. Let us know how you're doing.
Silk...If you happen to get a chance to see...WE MISS YOU!!!!
Angel- I have to get motivated to get out more.. I love going to the beach to walk. It is a long walk though, 3 miles from my house. I think I am going to start going out there and walking the circle like some of the other people my age. That way I will have more control about how far I walk. If I want to stop after 30-40 min. I can . Otherwise it is a full hour of walking. For over 5 years it has been a easy walk..But...Lately it seems to be getting harder..I lost 1 1/2 lbs this week. My hubby and I went out to Goldem Corral to eat after the Tops meeting. I did well until I say the cheese cake..I had one small piece..Back to SBD tomorrow..
Angel, Try to look at the bright side. We all have so much to be thankful for...
Hello everybody, Angel is right ..Let us know how you are and how you are doing...Lurkers,Join us. We all can help each other..
Bye............Joanne
YES, JOANNE...I DO HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR...& I AM. I GUESS THAT'S ONE THING THAT DOES KEEP ME GOING. WE WERE PROMISED WE WOULDN'T HAVE MORE PUT ON US THAN WE COULD BARE...SO I'LL MAKE IT. THANKS FOR THE REMINDER, I NEEDED IT.
I THINK IT'S A GOOD IDEA, ALSO, FOR YOU TO TAKE THE CIRCLE. IF YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS WALKING AS FAR AS YOU USE TO. IT'S BAD TO NEED TO STOP & STILL HAVE FARTHER TO GO. I EXPERIENCE THAT WITH RA & MY FEET HURTING WHILE JUST OUT TAKING CARE OF SHOPPING NEEDS, ETC. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Hi everybody. Haven't been posting much. Trying to off a trip to the chiro., but I think he will win I have been having trouble sitting. My butt muscles really hurt - a lot - that is the Fibro. speaking, then my lower back is out of whack, that is the arthritis speaking. Can't win. With EVERY season change, these things just seem to take over for a little while. I am making an appointment with the chiro this morning and hope to get in today or tomorrow.
Angel - glad to see you are back and feeling a little better. You have had a rough go of it the past while. You are absolutely right! We are NEVER given more than we can handle, but at times, things get away from people and they CAN'T handle it, due to depression or pain. I am a pretty even keeled person. I don't have depression, thank goodness (I feel I have been blessed because of that. I DO have a LOT of pain, but my body seems to fight of the depression that goes along with it.)
Grasshopper - I hope you are having better days at work. Nothing fun about working with a back that is beyond hurting. The pain just keeps building upon the pain. I guess if you find you can't do it, you can try to apply for disability. I am not sure what you have in the USA.
Joanne - I still wish we lived close enough to sit down at a real table and have a real cup of coffee. I KNOW I would love to sit and chat with you. Angel and grasshopper and silk could join us. You are such a dedicated walker and you are doing so great on this new diet. I am sure proud of you. Go Girl!!!
I hope Silk has gotten moved without to much hastle. She should be back with us by the end of the month, I think. I hope she is doing ok.
Sorry Angel for being so lax about posting. Will try to do better. You are right Joanne. The LURKERS are welcome to come join us. The more the merrier.
Finally got an appointment for PT though. Hope it helps.
. Might just bring both pairs of shoes.....
THAT'S HOW MY WEIGHT LOSS WENT. ONE OR TWO LBS A WEEK.... I FINALLY REACHED MY GOAL OF 35 LBS ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. I'VE LOST 7 MORE LBS SINCE...PROBABLY BECAUSE OF STRESS. 
