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I'm feeling pretty badly. I have had a fever for three days. I think it's the flu. My DH comes home tonight and I'm so glad. I don't even have the energy to cook food for myself. I'm completely exhausted. Thanks for thinking of me ladies. I hope you are all doing well.

Rocket, are you feeling better?

I've had a bad food day today but I have been exercising:-). Now to just do both for a week!

Kathy, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. With everything you've (all of us here) been through, worrying seems to take up much of our thoughts. But worrying doesn't help, so remain strong & positive. I know that it is so much easier to say......but use your strengths....your family, friends & love of God. We are here to support you! Food helps us feel better, treat yourself....but get back on track because you will feel better if you do all you can to be in great shape!

Rocket, I hope you're feeling better by now. This is such a rough time of year with all the flu's & viruses going around.

Hi Tammy, I hope you are still liking your job. Your doing great with exercising!! I need to kick mine up a bit. I've been cranking the music up & doing my own routines with weights & dancing about the house.

I am preparing for yet another surgery at the end of the week. At least this time it is not related to BC!  I was told about 5 years ago that I had the beginnings of cataracts...I thought it was old peoples ailments...but apparently not. I am 54 but am looking forward to seeing better & driving at night. If all goes well the other eye is scheduled 2/13. The good news is I won't be wearing glasses for my daughter's wedding!!

Have a great week all, happy healthy eating!

((((Hugs))) Janet 

thanks Kathy! You are strong & positive, such an inspiration in so many ways!!

How exciting for your upcoming trip to Hawaii. It's one of those places on my list to go...I kook forward to hearing all about it. The wedding in Boston is May 3rd. We are planning a family party on Long Island for sometime in June. Tomorrow I'm visiting a venue that may be possible. Long story short...this a change from where we were planning so we shall see. I'm working with her mother in law to be so things have not been as simple as I would like. I'll keep you posted!

Kathy, good news about your scan....and it seems you are back on track with eating and exercise!

Janet, best wishes for the surgery....and I see that we are the same age:-)

I am still enjoying the job and there is certainly plenty to do so it is keeping me out of trouble :-)

Young at heart!!! 61 is the new 41.... Lol

Hey Gals,

Still sick! I went to the doctor yesterday because I thought I might have pleurisy or a cracked rib from coughing. X-rays were thankfully negative for both, so the diagnosis is costochondritis. It is extremely painful when breathe! sneeze, blow my nose or cough. Doctor gave me Vicodin for pain and Phenergan for nausea caused by Vicodin. I really hate heavy painkillers. He wanted to make sure that I could cough and clear my lungs so I don't get pneumonia. Took three doses yesterday which included one in the middle of the night. This morning I awoke feeling a bit better, so took four Advil instead for the pain. I have had costochondritis many times in the past following upper respiratory illness, but I've never experienced pain that severe from it. So needless to say, I have been a serious couch potato lately. I told my DH that I am so frustrated with either being laid up with a broken toe, and just after that's healed and I start exercising, I get the flu. I just want to be healthy and have some energy again!

Kathy, my onc told me that PET scans are very sensitive and will show simple inflammation anywhere in your body too. She said an MRI is the best way to go if there is an area in question. I agree that if she is not concerned, you shouldn't be either. I know it is much easier said than done. I am a worry wart, and just having a chest x-Ray yesterday about put me over the edge until I got the result. I am going to continue to pray that it is nothing concerning. You are going to have a ball in Hawaii. My DH and I went there about 5 years ago. It was gorgeous. We stayed on Oahu and had the best time!

Tenaj, I will pray that your surgery goes well and you recover easily. I am 53, but will be 54 in August. I know you must be excited about the wedding. It should be beautiful in Boston in May.

Tammy it is a wonderful thing to enjoy your work. What a blessing! I hope you are doing well.

Take good care Ladies. You are all very special to me.

Rocket, sorry to read that you have been so ill.  Take it easy, you have plenty of time to get back in shape when you're better (but I would be frustrated too if I were you)....

Janet, the venue sounds lovely!  Good news about the surgery....enjoy being taken care of and the little rest from work

I have just found out about the link between breast cancer and diabetes.  My Mother was a diabetic so I suppose I will be at risk.  I plan to see my Doctor to investigate....another reason to keep my weight under control and to exercise!

(((Hugs))) everyone

Great to hear that your surgery went well Janet.  I am slowly recovering. I have an insanely busy week this week and my DH will be out of town with work. He will return on Friday evening and leave again next Monday for another week away. He also travels the entire last week of February. After that his traveling should be done for the year. It just makes for a really difficult month. I will get through it however with God's help. Right now I have needed to take a cat nap each day just to make it through the day. I am still coughing and quite fatigued. I think that is an unfortunate side effect of the flu. I quit taking the Vicodin, but now have diarrhea as a result of coming off of it. I can't figure out what to eat. My appetite has returned, but eating anything with fiber has been very problematic. I guess I'll just have to stick with a very simple, bland diet for a few days. I hope to be exercising again by week's end. 

I am thankful for friends like you who never fail to encourage me. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Rocky

glad to hear your feeling a bit better Rocket. White rice & bananas will help with the diarrhea. Plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. And rest rest rest when you can...

Another very snowy day here. Heavy wet snow this time. I had to cancel my appt with the eye MD. I go tomorrow, they will check me & remove the "contact bandaid" from my eye. Crazy right??? Also getting me ready for the next eye...all good so far, just a bit weird with different visions in each eye...

hi ladies , hope you are all doing well....Enjoying life & taking good care of yourself!  

I went back to work today & made it through. It's a challenge dealing with the dual vision thing...but managed.  I'm maintaining the weight loss of 4 lbs since Christmas, but at a stand still for now. I really need to get back on my bike.....can't wait for the weather to break.... We have had sooooo much snow & acceptionally cold temperatures!! 

Enjoy your trip Kathy, look forward to hearing about your vacation!

hi Rocket & Tammy 

Well everyone, I have had a "moment of truth"....I got on the scales today and my weight had gone up....again....no more excuses....back to Weight Watchers next week....

I hope you are all travelling better (((hugs)))

Woo hoo Janet, you're an inspiration!

Dear Janet! So glad you were able to have your other eye surgery done, but sorry to hear about your weather!! Praying and hoping that the warmer weather coming will be the beginning of Spring for you all!!!  Yes, rest and relax this weekend!! Hooray, that your surgeries are done!!! Enjoy some comfort food, you deserve it!!!

We have been walking a lot here and completed another bucket list item, we climbed to the crater of Diamond Head!!  It was a strenuous walk but it felt good after we were done!!! I feel guilty telling you all about this, wishing you were all here to enjoy the weather with us!! It is raining here today, and we fly home tomorrow!! We only rented a car here for one day, so we walked everywhere!! We tried to eat as healthy as we could. The fruit here is amazing and shaved ice is very popular!!! Hi, Rocket and Tammy!! Hugs to you all!! Have a great weekend!!!