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Someone is a bit feisty today. I agree, it's been quiet around here lately. My friends gave me a plaque for my birthday. It reads "Panic, chaos and disorder...my job here is done." Wherever did they get that idea about me?? 😇😇
 
It's also possible to gild the lily Carol.....ha ha...not calling you a lily though..
Anyone here had knee replacement surgery? Is it general anesthetic or spinal?
I have an orthopaedic surgeon appointment on Thursday...his physio was quite keen on knee replacement surgery so I told her to go for it!!
I am not keen at all but have such pain problems that keep me awake...what with the abdo pains and the knee pains I am afraid the surgery may be necessary....but don't want to give in....had too much already.
Acupuncture tomorrow..
Isn't springtime one of the best seasons...lovely sunshine...gentle sprinkles of rain..blooming spring flowers daffodils,may trees,tulip trees and soon the fragrant lilacs
Winning.....
 
Went to GP for my check up yesterday.
BP excellent 120/62
weight down by 7 kilos...good
more important is I've managed to get my "Borderline" diabetes down to normal.
Doc happy with me,and so was I.but he had to spoil it by informing me I have a 13%,or 1 in 8 chance of having a heart attack.
Went I asked why,given the good results I had,he said my age had a lot to do with it,also,although my cholesterol reading has come down,at 5 : 7 it's still too high.
There's just no pleasing some people....He offered me statins,but I told him I'd rather try to manage it myself,for now.

So,I'm winning smugly and deservedly.:medal1:

Sandy and Mandy,are you off on holiday together ?

seriously though,I hope you're not sick ???
 
Yes Carol..Sandy and I are in the Sychelles sunning oursevles and enjoying the beautifull views ☺

Winning in paradise folks 🌴🌞

I am well Carol. Glad your docs pleased with you. Keep up the good work. Xx
 
Hi everyone, just writing reports. The weather is getting cooler now and nights come early...I see endocrinologist 31 may, no word from neurologist. Had blood tests yesterday, that was frustrating as the was a very rude and stupid person on the front desk that managed to annoy everyone she spoke too clients and staff. Interesting to observe, but I couldn't wait to get out of there.
 
:thumright: Sounds like overall it was a good checkup Carol. I'll take them when I can.
 
I'm soooo jealous of your great checkup, Carol. I was told a couple years ago when I was checking out of the hospital after a couple day stay after a mini stroke and seizure that I had just about every strike against me for another stroke or maybe a heart attack including high cholesterol, diabetes, past history of stroke, high blood pressure, too heavy (shhh! don't tell anyone), sedentary life style due to weakness in limbs from old stroke, current heart irregularities --- and that was all before my blood clots in my lungs. (And I have had at least one mini stroke since, where my condition was such that they had the crash cart ready.) The only things that didn't fit in that list of strikes against me for these conditions is I don't smoke or drink.
But I shouldn't complain, lately my health has been improving (if I can stay away from catching every new flu strain and other infections).
Happy late birthday Shanen, I hope it was great. Love the sign. I want one. I do have a sign that I like that my sister gave me that says "Remember that as far as anyone knows we're a normal family." It sure fits...
Trysha, I certainly hope they do general anesthesia for knee replacement surgery in Canada, I know they would here. I'm pecking out my post on LOW at 3:45 a.m. because I too have an aching joint keeping me awake, and will likely need joint replacement surgery myself in the near future, but mine is in the weird place of joint between foot and great toe. (Prior surgery not effective anymore.) I'm going to try physical therapy first, and a cortisone shot I had did help some, for awhile.
Ok, now you all know why I haven't been around much, I'm much too grouchy. And I got sunburned on my trip with Mandy, will probably get skin cancer.
Oh, I'm winning by the way. :biggrin:
 
Aura said:
Hi everyone, just writing reports. The weather is getting cooler now and nights come early...I see endocrinologist 31 may, no word from neurologist. Had blood tests yesterday, that was frustrating as the was a very rude and stupid person on the front desk that managed to annoy everyone she spoke too clients and staff. Interesting to observe, but I couldn't wait to get out of there.
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Wishing you the best.
 
Did a 10+mile cycle along the coast today.Great stuff.For lunch I had a chicken and veg broth that I cooked overnight in the slow cooker.And an ice cream (childs size) for afters.

I'm off to polish my halo,but will be back for another win later.

I hope I didn't make you all feel downhearted with my good GPs report.No smugness intended........well,maybe just a teeny bit.x
 
My last post this morning would not transmit so I will now try again.
Think I outpaced you Carol with my four wheels through the corridors of the rehab centre
Must have clocked up about 20 miles walking.walking forever...
Feel better soon Kirsty and Sandy
Better still come and join me in rehab...it's very busy with word games after a spell in the gym...today there was also a relaxation exercises session but I think the leader forgot us as she relaxed away herself seemed in a trance....could not hear her talking she just grew quieter and quieter...some of the other patients fell asleep....so I took off for a walk in the corridors and returned later by which time there was a lively quiz session lead by someone who had a good clear voice and excellent diction....with lots of energy and enthusiasm She was however unable to pronounce igneous...the nature of the rock that forms from volcano lava....so I helped her because she asked.The grounds of the Hawaiaan Islands are formed from this lava..sobering thought
when you see it as molten lava when the volcano erupts....like black treacle..but very dangerous.
Lovely sunset out there...pale blue sky with puffs of pink clouds floating by.
Hope you are feeling better Ron...
Winning.....
 
Do you think your classes are helping Trysha,do you feel different / positive ?
You sound as though you're enjoying them and that can only be a good thing.
Of course now you have a knee op. to consider. I always said I would have to be really incapacitated before I would have one.ie; unable to leave the house.But I understand when pain is so awful that anything would be an improvement.And of course you will never know if you don't try.:ghug:

All my crohnie family Just want to let you know that in place of our usual Christmas do,I have entered us all into next years LONDON MARATHON.......Training begins when you've all had your bits seen to.
No slackers mind.:rof::rof::rof:
 
Hi Carol
The exercises are individually programmed according to patient history
For me this means concentrating on balance improvement and getting physically stronger after the surgery with its complications.
My balance is improving and I am getting back my independence as well as feeling better in spirits.
Also acupuncture session has broken the run of migraines I had for the past two weeks plus some ultrasound helped the knee.
The knee is in a way separate issue due to advanced osteoarthritis and necrosis of the bone.
Today I thought I would be consulting with the bone specialist who I did see but who came at me with a steroid injection and of course I accepted it.
He said this will be repeated in four months but if it fails then surgery will follow
No discussion...just a beautiful smile and on to the next patient.!,
It was painful then followed by numbness since the injection contains local anesthetic
So I was able to walk initially without pain which came back about an hour later and continued....looks like a disturbed night is going to happen as usual.
It was a very busy clinic,loads of patients and the doctor going from room to room ceaselessly....bit like a belt line....mass production...this is healthcare today....whirlwinds
I went to renew my health card...it's a rite of passage every few years here....essential for every healthcare visit otherwise you have to pay the bill..sobering thought that.
Finally went shopping and bought two nice spring suits which were on sale.
Feel better Everybody
And now to bed to dream of better days ahead...
Winning...
 
Winning while Trysha's dreaming of winning the "Marathon".

I'm beginning to worry about the rest of you crohnies. !!!:ghug:
 
scottsma said:
Winning while Trysha's dreaming of winning the "Marathon".

I'm beginning to worry about the rest of you crohnies. !!!:ghug:
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Not just dreaming Carol steadily getting there!
To sleep--perchance to dream--for it is in dreaming
our greatest wishes can be fulfilled
Unfortunately the elusive Morpheus missed out on me
Presently getting restored in the gym
Winning
 
Good to see you Kirsty....hope you are feeling better..
Very quiet around here but probably due to times zones...half the world is asleep
Busy day today at the rehab gym..knee is a bit sore after the steroid shot yesterday
Winning....
 
scottsma said:
All my crohnie family[/SIZE] Just want to let you know that in place of our usual Christmas do,I have entered us all into next years LONDON MARATHON.......Training begins when you've all had your bits seen to.
No slackers mind.:rof::rof::rof:
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I'm afraid I'll have to be a slackard, can't even walk 1/4 mile at present. (#@*% stroke.)
Trysha, I'm glad your spell of migraines seems to be broken. I got another one myself the day before yesterday, but I'm not getting as many since starting the magnesium. Much improved! Speaking of physical therapy and migraines, my neurologist had me try physical therapy for migraines a few months back which consisted of mostly exercises and other things designed to increase blood flow to the head. One of things was ultrasound on the neck. Didn't know beforehand ultrasound used for PT. I loved the feel of the ultrasound (nice and warm) but migraines didn't improve.
Doug and I decided just yesterday to go on an overnight trip (but just extended it to two nights), left this morning. We're staying in a motel during the night, traveling about 20 miles to Strawberry reservoir for fishing in the day. Today I just managed to catch a big tangle in the line on a new reel, but still had fun.
 
It'll do you both a power of good to have a break and come home refreshed.And by the sound of things the fish have nothing to worry about.hahaha.Many years ago Les and Scott took me offshore for some sea fishing.I caught (and returned) 9,to their paltry 2 or 3.They never asked me again.Can't think why....Off to the local weekend craft market.It never ceases to amaze me how clever and innovative people are.I haven't got an artistic bone in my body.I can't even cut a straight line with scissors or sew a button on neatly.

Back later for another win,be good.
 
Good to hear you are away for a few days Sandy...change of scenery does a power of good
Acupuncture helps me a lot with headaches and gives a sense of well being and relaxation.
This helped me so much last week and transformed a physical wreck into one of well being
It gave me pain relief as well as a good sleep that night.
The calcium and magnesium play a vital role also and since taking them I don't get the awful cramps in arms and legs
Now I think I will become a useful person once the rehab is finished in another two weeks.
They are measuring patient results for a Ph.D.thesis.
I share your inability with the needles Carol but we have other hidden talents and it I'll behoves us to show them off in these pages.
Rain has fallen today followed by blue skies and sunshine
Winning.....
 
Good-day peeps.did you know that half of all people who have died since the
Stone Age,were killed by mosquitoes---- that's up to 45 billion people.

Winning
 
Hi all its me rearing my ugly mug... still having trouble with updates here Argh!!!.
So when i get some me time i pop back up n show my face ;)
Glad to see there are improvments in health n spirit for some here. Long may it continue 💕
Im batting on regardless of joint pains.. its gota be done wont let the begger get me down lol..
Big hugs to all n lots of love. 💕💕:hug:
 
I say we should kill all the mosquitos. :voodoo:
We had good weather for our mini trip (until today while driving home and it is raining), I learned a lot more about using my new baitcaster reel (as opposed to spinning reels), and the fish are all still safe. From everyone in the whole reservoir. (Nobody was catching.) Oh, and I walked more than 1/4 mile with fishing gear to find an empty bank fishing location (we don't have a boat). Marathon is on.
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Feel better soon Mandy
Like you I have trouble with updates of this page.
Couldn't believe the freezing weather today with hail...bitterly cold should be warming up by now
Love your pictures Sandy..looks like you had a good time...and so did the fish!
Staying in the warm today
Winning.....
 
We've had a lovely cycle along the coast, then stopped for lunch.Nothing fancy,but no dishes to wash ON MY BIRTHDAY !!! hmmph !!!


I'M WAITING !!!!
 
Many Happy Returns Carol....blessed are the patient they will be rewarded...
You have been quite busy I see with the cycling
Here I am waiting impatiently in the gym for my exercises on the permitted machines...
Be glad when I can be totally independent again and do my own thing
Did you ever hear of the cowbird that lays it's eggs in other birds nests for them to hatch
It upsets the other birds.
It is a carnivorous bird found in Ecuador where habitats have been disturbed with excessive tree cutting....damages many aspects of the ecology and upsets natures balance.
It is similar to a raven but smaller.
Soon be planting time for vegetable gardeners...just love radishes and lettuce and tomatoes
fresh from the garden....they don't have compatibility with my system sometimes...
It's bitterly cold today but lots of lovely sunshine
Winning.....
 
Thanks Trysha,that bird sounds very like the cuckoo.They lay in other birds nests,then fly off to leave the other,usually much smaller birds,to raise their chicks.When the cuckoo chicks hatch they turf out the adoptive parents chicks,and so have the full attention of doting parents.So you have one huge over fed chick,with two tiny parents running themselves ragged to keep it fed.It's a well documented fact,so it's sad those poor little birds don't realise whats going on.Enjoy your day,but don't over do it.
 
Happy Birthday Carol, I hope you had a good day. I'm just waking up slowly with coffee. It's cold outside today, but warm under duvet.
 
Hi all you lovely people, the best people from around the world are here and I for one am most grateful for that.
Hope you are keeping as well as you can, and I hope that if anyone needs improvements to their health it comes to you soon.
Keep your chin up n keep smiling folks.
In fact smile that much you look like a looney n you might get a nice padded cell all to your own self hahaha 😁😁😁😋💕💕

Ps better get back to my cell now, I hear the food trolley rattling down the corridor :rof:
 
Happiest of birthday wishes to you Carol! Sounds like a great day. :bdayparty::bdayparty:
 
Here's an Asian emerald cuckoo for your birthday Carol, just because they are pretty.
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Trysha, I heard it snowed about 5 inches in New Hampshire today, and I thought of you. Think warm thoughts.
Mandy, thanks for the padded cell. I needed that today.
Shanen, I hope you are well. It always makes me smile to see you.
Ron, ☺!
 
😃howdy peeps..hope you had a lovely day Carol..🎉💐💕
Sandy your welcome hope you enjoyed the padded cell..so nice banging your head against those walls, nice n soft tehe😀💕
Trysha be careful in the snow hun..💕
Shanen hope your doing ok ..💕
Kirsty hope you are starting to feel better 💕
 
I had my hair cut today and afterwards I went to the chemist and asked
"Do you have anything for grey hair"?
And he replied "Nothing, madam,but the greatest respect".

Enjoy your day my friends.
 
fuzzy butterfly said:
Oh id better go grey then... i could with a bit of respect �� lol

Love n hugs to all :hug: ����
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well you are going to be a grandma/nana very soon.:hug:



Actually, I was huffed because he called me "Madam":(

I much prefer "babe" or "hot legs" :rof::rof::rof:

Winning
 
It all depends on how they say Madam....Carol....over here it is always Ma'am.....makes one feel like the queen......or over the hill....
This evening in the drugstore I took a fancy to a big bag of maltesers reduced from $9.. to $6...
At the cash register I was charged the higher price so I said to the sales clerk did I misread
the sale sign.
She went to check and then said the sale was finished so it was back to regular pricing.
However...she said...since the sign had not been removed I would be given them for
No charge...how about that...such a surprise...and I need a few extra calories befor my GI checkup in early June.
Now if only the banks would follow their example....
Sunny day today no more snow temperatures rising....slowly...thanks for the concern Mandy.


Winning........
 
Hi all! Sounds like everyone has been occupying themselves. I'm doing well day by day. Weather has been beautiful so I've gotten the summer flowers planted, hung etc. Looks nice, makes me happy. GI appt next week so labs and other fun stuff should be in my near future. Lucky me. I'm behaving. Mostly. :rof::rof:
 
Glad the weather is warming up Trysha, how wonderful you got the chocolates free.. you should have said "oh well il take 2 packs then" :rof:.
:hug:💕💕

Shanen hope the tests go well. Glad you are behaving (mostly)..

:hug:💕💕
 
Maltesers.....far to moreish !!! Unless you're strong willed.

Shanen,why are you behaving,it's not like you ???

I'm going to misbehave and stuff my face with Maltesers while I'm winning.
 
Tis true Doug iv been wearing the tee shirt all week in support...

Back to you winning Doug ☺
 
Maybe keep your eye out for one Ron.. even just a plain one..
Id ordered mine from off the crohns and colitis uk website.
The US crohns site may do them too. Maybe worth a google ☺
 
Behaving is no fun, I'm over it now. Just thought I'd give I a whirl. Now I'm on to winning.
 
Reading LOW @ work also Doug. Brain is tired and not enough time at the end of this day to start one of the several new "projects" I've been assigned lately. Translates to upper management lightening their desk load. Grrrrr. Hurry up Friday!!

Hi Ron!
 
Howdy peeps ..popping in for a win before work ☺
Hope everyone is as well as possible,big hugs :hug:💕💕
 
Hi honeys, I'm home! I've been misbehaving by getting myself addicted to an online game, which doesn't leave enough time for my favorite forum. I'll be back after I go fight some more battles on the game. . .
 
Nice to see you Sandy,I was beginning to get worried.


Winning quickly as I have some surfing to do and some e mails to reply to
But I'LL BE BACK !!!
 
Glad it's a long weekend....this rehab tires me out..and the special bus they use to transport us to the programme shakes every bone in my body...aches and shakes everywhere when I
get off the bus.
Are you surfing with a bag of Maltesers Carol?
Be careful you don't lose them if the water is choppy.....and watch out for sharks
There was a swimmer taken to hospital from a beach and the shark was still attached to her arm!
Good to see you Shanen and Sandy
You too Mandy...
Sunshine on my shoulders felt good today...very therapeutic
Winning....
 
Hi Trysha, i feel less achy when the sun shines,it does ease the pain a bit..
Oh !! Shark still attached jeepers hun.

Love n hugs to all ☺💕💕:hug:
 
Well, we took the baitcaster rod and reel back to the outdoor outfitter store -- after the store employee finished breaking the reel when we took it to him to have him explain one of the multiple functions of the complicated reel that came with no instruction manual. We got a very nice system that is much easier to use in return. Tomorrow we will do some day fishing with former foster kiddo at Lost Creek Reservoir. I'm hoping the fish are not so safe this time. And there are no sharks in this body of water. :)
The battles on the game are going quite well also. There are 50 members on my "guild," and I'm the #1 contributor for this week. It helps me forget about my falling apart body when I play this game. :ycool: And explains my absence of late.
Oh, and my mom is moving to Indiana the first part of august to be in a place where she will have more structure as she really can't be on her own anymore, and my siblings and I here aren't in shape either physically or other ways to look after her here. My youngest sister lives in Indiana and will check in on her daily in addition. It will be the best for her in the long run.
Have a great day everyone, and stay out of trouble. :ghug:
 
Trysha said:
Glad it's a long weekend....this rehab tires me out..and the special bus they use to transport us to the programme shakes every bone in my body...aches and shakes everywhere when I
get off the bus.
Are you surfing with a bag of Maltesers Carol?
Be careful you don't lose them if the water is choppy.....and watch out for sharks
There was a swimmer taken to hospital from a beach and the shark was still attached to her arm!
Good to see you Shanen and Sandy
You too Mandy...
Sunshine on my shoulders felt good today...very therapeutic
Winning....
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I saw that shark item in our daily paper.At least it was attached to her arm and didn't swim off with it.Have a restful weekend Trysha.:ghug:
 
Today Les bought a mileometer for his bike.Not sure how I feel about it.I'm worried that I may not have been riding as far as I think I have hahaha.If that's the case then I'm likely to push that bit harder.It also tells how many calories you've used,so I will know how much further I need to go to work off that bag of Maltesers.
Les is repainting the bathroom,I wasn't happy with the colour he put on last week.I do all the prep and clearing up,all he needs to do is get up the ladder and try not to spill the paint or drop the wet brush.Fingers x'd.Enjoy your fishing Sandy,I'll get the pan on.
 
Hiii people, Hope everyone is being good. Popping in from india to check on y'all. This trip is so so so tiring. I cannot wait to get back home (My folks get mad when I call the US my home :p) Was worried hubby's health would create issues here, but thankfully he is ok. My non-IBD tummy is having a tough time coping here :D

Be well guys :)
 
Watch your food Madhu.....don't get like one of us now.....
Hope you will enjoy the rest of your holiday before returning to the daily grind here
At last we are getting warmer weather.
Carol...here's hoping your paint job is now complete and to your liking...at least you have someone willing to do the paint job..
Winning......
 
I caught a fish --- and a ticket for fishing without a license. (Will be reversed most likely when I can find my current license, I brought last year's with me by mistake.)
Nice to see you Madhu!
When Les is done with your place, Carol, almost every room in our house could use a good paint job. :)
Keep thinking warm thoughts Trysha, hope your therapy goes well this week. Kirsty and Trev, you still around? How are you? Are you ok mammary, i mean Mandy? (I typed Mandy both times, lol.) How about you Ron? Shanen, you ok and still there? Has anyone heard from Grumpy lately? Or Dave? I guess Robert's forgotten us a long long time ago. His loss! He's missed a lot of Carol interesting trivia. Are we still on for the marathon this Christmas Carol?
 
I hope you are fine Sandy. I have been wondering about Christi. Hope Mandy and everyone else is well.😉
 
Hi Madhu,like the song goes,it's nice to go travelling but it's so much nicer to come home.
Sandy,the London Marathon is in April,so you've plenty of time to get in shape, ALL OF YOU !!! I'm happy with the bathroom,but there's a few little bits he's missed,as usual.I'll touch it up with a cotton bud when he's out.
We've been on the bikes today.Utter bliss !!! lovely day,blossom on the trees,birdsong.I felt so blessed.Coffee with friends tomorrow at the café in the park over the road.

I am soooo winning.
 
Yes the fish were not safe from Sandy this time! But its not right I tell you. I brought one right up to the bank and one of my knots came undone! Poor fish swam away with the hook in its mouth.

Fishing was just getting good when we had to leave. Oh well.
 
Hello to all. Not fishing for a win(haha),but I will take one. Life has been challenging,crohn's keeping me on my toes. I won't complain...Well,yes I will,but,not right now. I got a new tattoo. It is on my left shoulder,on my back and says "Life is like a rollercoaster. It goes up and down,makes you scream and costs a lot to ride". It is done in a nice script.
 
Hi all, yes Sandy i am still about. You should know you cant get rid of me that easily.
 
I'm glad you're still around Trev. And I'm very glad I have more time to get in shape before the marathon. We went to dinner tonight with our friends we met thru this forum (of course from Utah too) and had a great time. Definitely winning (if I can get back to sleep).
Zzzzzzzzz...
 
DougUte said:
Yes the fish were not safe from Sandy this time! But its not right I tell you. I brought one right up to the bank and one of my knots came undone! Poor fish swam away with the hook in its mouth.

Fishing was just getting good when we had to leave. Oh well.
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typical fishermans tale Doug.....
 
Nice to see the "men" making the effort to post.Poor Ron has done his best to win on behalf of you all,but he hasn't much luck bless him.

Winning....
 
I spoke too soon. I've had a couple whopper migraines this past week, in spite of magnesium. Still, I caught the only verifiable fish, so I'm winning. (Keep trying Ron :hug:)
 
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