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Kindergarten

Hi, Janet! Glad they have a diagnosis for you, and hope being on the prednisone helps to resolve your condition soon ! You are so,patient, I just hopeyou feel better!! You will lose weight and be healthier than ever!! Blessings to you!!!

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Tammy_M43

Kathy, 10lbs!!! Well done!

(((Janet)))), glad the pain has eased

Kindergarten

thanks, Tammy!! Now if I can keep it off during the holiday

Tammy_M43

Merry Christmas! Enjoy a beautiful day with family and friends

Tammy_M43

I'm relaxing after a lovely Christmas.....just saw a sign that reads"Happy as a bird with a French fry." Mmmm, that's me

tenaj

Merry Christmas! Got a nice chuckle from that visual.....enjoy :-)

Kindergarten

hi, Tammy and Janet!! Hope your Christmas was just eonderful!!!!

tenaj

Happy New Year Kathy & Tammy! All the best to you & your loved ones for a healthy, prosperous fun 2015!

Kindergarten

Have a Very Blessed and Happy New Year. Tammy and Janet!

Tammy_M43

Happy New Year!!! I'm not looking forward to getting back on the scales....I think I'll wait until next week.

I hope we all enjoy fitness and good health this year!

Kindergarten

yes, indeed, I have made a few commitments to my health plan this year!! Hopefully, I can stick to them😃 thank you, Tammy and Janet for continuing to come here, you both keep me inspired!! It is cold in California, and there is snow in Orange County!! Hubby and I have been walking a lot and using the gym! Eating has been bad the last week, but will get back on track!! Hugs!!!

Tammy_M43

Kathy, I'm sure you'll be back on track soon!

tenaj

Hi Ladies! IT's freezing here on Long Island but I did take my dog for a walk today. I bundled up & enjoyed my short walk. My plan is to start out slow & just make sure I move each day! I am feeling a bit better & started tapering my medication. Now I have to get my eating under control!! It was hard this holiday...I know I am up but am not going on the scale yet......just going to keep doing the right things!! Good Luck ladies!!

Kindergarten

Hi, Janet!!! take your time getting back on track!! You have been through so much!! Hugs to you!

tenaj

Thanks Kathy!! (((hugs)))

tenaj

Well it's still freezing here! 6 degrees last night without the wind! High of 20 today! I have taken a short walk every day since Saturday.....feeling motivated

Kindergarten

you are doing great, Tenaj!!! I walked the Mall today!! It is rainy and cold here in Southern California!!

Tammy_M43

Janet and Kathy, good to read that things are getting back on track!! I have my 2 year check-up in a couple of weeks and I'm already getting nervous....I better just exercise out the stress!

Kindergarten

Hi, Tammy!! You will have a great 2 year check up!! I know the nervousness you feel, but it does get better!! Pamper yourself and let us know how the check up goes!!!

It is still raining here in CA!! We do need the rain, so I may just have to walk the Mall again! Shopping Therap

Tammy_M43

Thanks Kathy!

I'm sure shopping is one of the top exercises....

tenaj

Hi Tammy! You will have a good check up, positve thoughts!

Shopping/exercise/therapy! I love it!

Tammy_M43

Got the results of my check up......all clear!!! I'm celebrating!!!

2years down 30ish to go!

I hope you are also travelling well

Kindergarten

Hooray, Tammy!! Do something fun and fancy for yourself today!!!

tenaj

Yippee!! Congratulations Tammy! Take some special time for yourself to celebrate & enjoy!

Tammy_M43

I did something today I haven't done for over 10 years......I went for a swim in an indoor pool! Nice!!!

I hope you are all well...sending big (((hugs)))

Kindergarten

Tammy, How Fun!! I love to swim, but don't do it often! We have a pool in our complex!! Hope you are doing well and keep swimming!! A big hi to Janet!!

I have been walking a lot, and trying to eat healthy

tenaj

Hi Ladies,

Swimming is such great exercise & so much fun. Tammy I hope you are able to continue to use the pool. Kathy, you are very lucky you have one in your complex, it makes it much more convenient. We have a local indoor pool here that I took the kids for lessons when they were babies. I am not into getting wet & drying up before leaving....it is so cold here. The warmer months it would be better!

Well...I certainly haven't lost any weight.... I have only gained weight! This prednisone is keeping me from being disabled,......but the side effects are just horrible. The weight gain, "moon face" & facial hair!!! I am doing the best I can...I go back for a check up with the rheumatologist on 2/11 & will get an update then. When I saw her in December she was hopeful I would be able to taper down on the prednisone, that has been unsuccessful. We shall see...

In the mean while, I drink lots of water & green tea & trying to eat healthy. I have been walking but the weather this past week or so is been terrible here with blizzards, freezing rain & snow.....Looking forward to warmer weather.

Stay warm & well!!

(((hugs)))

Kindergarten

Hi, Janet, it is always so good to hear from you!!! I know how hard it is to lose weight while on medication!! You are doing all the right things, hang in there!!! There will be good news on the 11th!! Keep us posted!!

Tammy_M43

Janet, I hope all was well with your appointment!

We can only try our best to stay healthy!

I've been meaning to go swimming but haven't quite made it....but this week will be different....I hope

tenaj

Hi Tammy & Kathy! Oh Boy this is a crazy cold winter!! Too much snow & cold!! Can't wait to get moving outside.....

I saw the MD, my blood work has improved & the plan is to get me off or to the lowest dose of prednisone. I have tolerated a decreased dose this week for the first time. YAYI am doing it a smaller dose than was instructed to me at the last appt & so far so good! I hope to be off it 3 months or so...

Meanwhile I am bloated & swollen.....but I am not giving up! I have gotten this far & am not throwing in the towel yet!

Thanks for your support! Have a great week!