SWINGINGRAMA's SparkPeople Blog

Ah, Spring--------

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:48:56 EST

Hi, my friends, sorry I haven't been in touch, lately. 24 No excuse, really, just busy with things. My stomach was bothering me for a while , went to ER a couple times. First I had enteritis , then gasritis. Meds have taken care of that. My ulcer has healed & I have a sm. hiatal hernia. Nothing serious.
I miss you all , & hope to be more active. I bet here's a lot of newbies. 345 235 Trudy 247

SO THOUGHTFUL !

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:18:54 EST

Thank you all for your lovely comments 334 Thats what keeps me & others going 220 250 247 Trudy

What a January !!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:47:04 EST

Been in the hospital Again since I last let everyone know how things are going. Last time I got out on the 9th. Once again, w/ tummy trouble. I'm feeling pretty good,right now. I lost a few lbs. again, but nothing drastic.
I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WELL WISHES & PRAYERS. They mean so much. I hope everyone is doing good & getting close to meeting your goals, what ever they may be 306
I see my DR. next wed. & I'll let you know what I know. 220 TRU...

WOW !!!!

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 13:03:28 EST

Thank you for the many well wishes. It"s so nice to know that people care. I don't have too many friends anymore to wish me well, so I really do appreciate your comments. 304

To my friends & everyone who cares

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:19:49 EST

Seems like I do blogs when I need a friend to listen. But, that's the purpose of blogging ,anyway, I think. Well, I'm having stomache problems ,again. I seem to be so fatigued , sometimes it tires me out walking from one room to another. But, among my many complaints, the worst is I'm loosing weight again ,without trying. I didn't realize it until about 10 days ago. when i weighed myself,I was 2 lbs. lighter than A wk. before. I know i should be happy about that,but, when I weighed myself 2...

lOST again

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:51:14 EST

For some reason, I just haven't felt like taking the time to post. I've been reading the posts but don't feel like posting my self. Maybe I'll get goimg this time. I certainly miss all of you ladies & a few men.xxxxxxxoooooo 213

I'm back

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:25:42 EST

213 Hi Everyone, I haven't posted anything lately,for some reason. I guess I just was burned out. I've been waiting for spring like everyone else. It's suppose to go to 61 tomorrow & if there isn't a big wind, I'm going to mess around in my little garden. It needs some TLC cause I was ill last fall & couldn't get out to do the things that shoiuld have been done. Golly, before you know it , Easter will be here 4 We're having our corned beef & cabbage tomorrow. I love it. An...

All's well

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:16:30 EST

Finally had the scope on the 20th. Everything is good. I'm feeling great----must have had the ulcers for quite awhile cause my tummy feels so much better now
I .want to thank everyone for their support & prayers.

NOT Again!!!!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:31:33 EST

Had to cancel the scope again because of the storm here. Ding-Dang it!!!!!!

HI

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:59:58 EST

213 First, I'd like to wish you all a very happy & healthy New Year.
I'm having an other endoscopy (SCOPE) onmy tummy tomorrow. Wish me well? I think the ulcers are healed, by the way I feel. And that is great. My knee is healing slow but sure,infact, I go to P.t. today.
We had a quiet christmas compared to other years. But, we enjoyed it as much as we could. I certainly didn't have the christmas spirit, the way my health was, for a while. Anywys, we got thro...

Progress

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:18:13 EST

I was suppose to have another scope for for my tummyt today but, had to cancel because of the storm all over the east including all of N.Y. , 6-10 inches predicted. They'll do it on Dec.31st.
My knee is coming along pretty good. It still hurts & is still stiff but I'm working on it. Hopefully, by spring ,I'll be much better. By losing all of this weight , I've found that my hips are not hurting at all. I've got bursitis in both of them, So, something good came from the bleeding ul...

I'm Good

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 14:45:21 EST

Thanks for your support,gals. Saw the doc yesterday--------no infection, Thank God. Just swelling from walking around on it more. I'm set up for PT for 12 sessions. Hope it does me good 211 Trudy

I'm back-------------kinda

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:23:20 EST

Hi everyone, first off, I want to thank my SPARKFRIENDS for their love & concern. It certainly is heart warming!
I'm afraid I may have an infection in my knee that was replaced. I'll have to kee an eye on it.
I found out I've got bleeding ulcers------------------that's why I was losing weight so fast. It got to be about 2lbs a day. i was losing strength & just plain felt lousey. We went to the emergency rm. & they admitted me. I was anemic & had 4 units of blood transfused. My d...

Finally------

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:49:39 EST

Saw the DR. yesterday, I've probably got food poisoning. I Got a script for a anti-biotic. He also said to drink gatorade. It's nice to know what is making me feel so bad.
I felt like a new person this morning. Had an appetite so i had an egg sandwich & enjoyed it. I don' feel that great now, cause I forget not to over do. it's amazing how something can knock you down & stomp on you.

whatever!!!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:54:06 EST

I don't feel much better today-----------still no get up & go. I'm trying to eat healthy but a pickle doesn't sound too appealing right now, but thanx for the encouragement. I just realized something else. My head DR is in the process of increasing my meds, so that may have something to do with wanting to go back to bed & no ambition. 2

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Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:05:24 EST

I'm feeling a lot better,but not up to par yet. I'm weak & having a hard time with my balance. I get up a few minutes & I feel like laying back down. I can't seem to be able to stand up long enough to make a meal
I think I'll call my primary DR, tomorrow & see if I need to see him or go to the ER for tests or what. I need to lose some weight but,I weighed in Monday at 153 ------------Today I'm 147. No wonder I feel weak & lite headed. I'm trying to eat heathy but ,it's tough with no...

WhAT NEXT ???

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:20:19 EST

It's not enough to sprain my wrist on Sunday, I've been in bed since monday with a sick stomach & everything that goes with it. I feel just plain YUCKY. This is the first I've been on the pc since monday.
feel terrible so I'm going to try to eat something. I barely ate all week. I know I'm dehydrated i Need some TLC,. Papasmurf is doing a good job

October, I hope !!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:56:28 EST

Thanks for your support,gals. I don't really know if i'll be able to have the surgery on Oct.28 th. The lady who schedules is out of her office until the 2nd I'll be waiting for her call. Maybe I'll be able to have the right knee done in Jan. I should be done w/ the left one by then,I hope 104
Then all i have to worry about is the bursitis in my hips. 24

It's time

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:17:11 EST

Saw the Dr. on monday. It's up to me when I have the surgery. They do the surgeries on the 4th tuesday of the month. Naturally, Nov. & Dec. are out. So, that leaves Oct. or Jan. I really don't think i can wait until Jan. Both knees hurt so bad. AT least, one would feel better eventually. My daughter wants me to wait so she can be around to help Papasmurf & myself. I won't be in too good of shape for Thanksgiving & Christmas, But, that's the way the cookies crumbles, as they say.
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what ever----

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:12:56 EST

I go to the ortho DR. monday morning. We'll probably talk about the knee replacements. My daughter wants me to wait until she's settled somewhere so she can keep an eye on papasmurf while I'm in rehab. & then to help me when i come home. She's hoping to get in where we live, But They always have a long waiting list. So, I don't know what I'm going to do. 24

update

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:06:20 EST

My son-in-law is home , Feeling pretty crappy. He realizes the reason he did what he did was because he couldn;t take knowing how he treated myDD was the reason she had to leave. He goes to therapy tomorrow. She called from their home because he needed someone with him ,but, she made it clear, she's not coming back right a way, if at all. I hate to see the marriage break up for good,but that's up to myDD. She knows i love & support her no matter what.

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Crazy days !!!!!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:14:42 EST

There's so much going on here, I haven't even thought about making a biog entry. My daughter left her husband a wk. or so ago. Naturally, he wants her back. He says things will be different this time. My daughter is sticking to her guns,to. Told him she wouldn't even consider coming back unless he started therapy. He had an appt. yesterday but never made it. He took a btl. of trazadone instead !
He was talking to my daughter at the ime, I think he knew she would call the police, w...

Brand new!!!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:33:16 EST

I've been pretty lazy about posting on anything this past wk. I was having tummy trouble for a while. I started eating a generic activia a few weeks ago & I have to tell you, I'm feeling much better than I was. So, there must be some about the probiotics-----good bacteria. Whatever, it works for me.
As of yesterday, I have a new gr. grandson. I don't know his name yet, but he's beautiful, naturally. I think that's about 26 or 27. WHEW!!!!!

ALL is well------------

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:03:37 EST

I went to the orth Dr. this morning. My knee is looking o.k. It's no wonder It's taking so long to feel right. I was shown the pics of the inside of my knee before the scope & after. What a mess!!He had a lot of srcaping & whatever else had to be done.
I went to the farmers market today & used some of my senior coupons. I wanted some fruit but ended up getting home grown cukes, eggplant, peppers & corn. I forgot to mention , I had my first tomato from my plant. Nothing like a home g...

realisation

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:37:57 EST

I hate to admit it----------but, my body is getting older faster than than my brain is. In my head,I'm still 50. I think that's old enough. I was in pretty good shape then---just a foxy grama without the problems I have now.
Well, I might grumble a lot but actually I'm happy to be alive in this era---------there's so many inventions & look how much we've learned about nutrition, & the reason for things happening like they do. A lot has taken place since I was 50, Look at the progre...

Thursday's scope

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:31:06 EST

The scope went well. It's a little more sore then the first one on that knee,tho. He must have done some serious scaping. The Doc is talking about a double surgery. I've pulled up some info about it. Sounds like it's a personal decision. Single or double. the recup time is the same as having one . I have to go back to the Dr. on 8/1, so I'll have more info then.
We're going to a pig roast this afternoon. YUMMY 4 33

SUMMER FOODS

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:57:30 EST

Personally, I.m a little tired of salads & b-b-q food, so ,I'm cooking a pot roast in my slow cooker. Can't wait for dinner!MMMMMM----w/ carrots, potatoes & onions. I just have to take a break & have some comfort foods once in a while. I promise not to go overboard, I'll measure everything & try to stay w/ the program. 4 243

either too hot or too cold

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:39:20 EST

It is so hot today-------yesterday,too. I had a pre-surgery appt, yesterday & the air in the car wasn't working too good. I thought I'd melt 198 Of course, I didn't ,But I had a sick tummy when I got home. Infact, I still don't feel so good 39 I'm sure it'll pass,eventually.

I've got to plant 3 mums I bought about 10 days ago. They're beautiful & I don't want to loose them. It's soppose to be cloudy later today,so I'll try then. It'll still be hot out but it mak...

more surgery

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:39:28 EST

Saw the ortho Dr. yesterday & he said I need a replacement on my right knee, when ever I 'd like to have it. I told him I'd rather wait until summer is over, If I can handle the pain until then. If not I'll have it earlier.
Any who, I'm having a scope done on the left knee next thursday to see how much change (if any) there is from 3yrs. ago. The way it hurts, I don't know------do they do both knees at a time 24 I doubt it. 213

All went well----

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:22:05 EST

I survived the party. I ate a lot of fruit & had some b-b-q chicken. I also had 3 vodka drinks, & along with the heat, I was feeling pretty good. We stayed about 3 hrs. I imagine the party really got going later in the evening. Annette, I brought you some fruit & chicken,too. Enjoy!!!
It's raining here, & the humidity is out of sight. I'll probably stay inside with the air conditioner. I've got tons of stuff to do today, So, I'd better get at it. 206

WOW

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:03:07 EST

I just realized I've lost close to 20 lbs. I'm seeing the difference in my clothes. I need to loose another 10 lbs,at least. One day at a time----it does work.
My legs hurt sooooo bad yesterday, Infact, I just ached all over. I had to pick up a scipt from the Dr. office & then wait until it was filled,so I could get that along with my Scaidi-eight others. ( Scadi-eight means alot of them). So, I'm set for anotherr month.! I'll see the ortho Dr. ne
xt monday. Maybe he'll tel...

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:08:51 EST

I'm trying to be a good girl this wk. Maybe I'll loose that lb. & hopefully an other one. For me, if I start the day wrong I seem to be off all day & nite. I slept a little longer than usual, so I didn't do breakfast until 10 o'clock, in other words, Brunch,to me. Hopefully ,I'll treat the rest of the day according. I
'm so use to eating lunch a 12:00,-------- I'll have to keep busy doing laundry & etc, & then have a snack a little later. I can do it, I know I can. 43

BAD MOVE

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:40:38 EST

Last week,i thought I'd try not posting my food. I think that somehow,it makes me feel like I can have anything, including no-no, foods without a limits. I wonder why that is. I know how to eat, my portions & etc. So, Why do I why do I feel I can have a whole candy bar, instead of half ,like I usually do. It's weird, at my age , why I'm trying to fool myself. Dumb--Dumb--DUMB
Needless to say, I weigh a lb. more than I did last wk. Back to posting my meals !

Not too bad

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:57:59 EST

Well, we didn't do too bad. we won 179.00 playing the 1 & 5 cent machines. Papasmurf had a great time,what a fun way to spend the day. There wasn't any horse racing cause they don't race on wednesdays. We don't go there very often so we did't know.
When it came time to go home,I felt like someone had let the air out of my balloon! We were planning to have dinner there, but we were both tired. We're going to have his birthdwy dinner tonite at one of our local places.
I just c...

money's burning a hole in my pocket!!!!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:25:01 EST

Tomorrw is papasmurf's birthday. He got a special mailing from the casino for any one w/ a birthday in june. I hope we win a lot a money.There's harness racing.too. wish us some luck!!!!!
BTW, he's Swingingrama"s main squeeze for the past 17yrs.

yard sale

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:37:14 EST

We had a perfect day for our yard sale. We had everything set up by 8:00,cause there's always early birds. Just about everything was sold/. We made enough to buy a lg. pizza for dinner, with about $20.00 left over. Not bad,cause we didn't have a lot to sell, really.

Needless to say, I went to bed early, & slept till 8:30 this morning. My knees are pretty sore when I get up from sitting. OUCH !! I got a lot of compliments on my flowers & that's always welcome.

It'...

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Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:14:40 EST

You are all too sweet. The doc said everything looks good & the right side is where he had the most work to do & that's why it's sore. He showed me the pictures of the inside of the knee, (like I knew what is what) & pointed out where there's bone on bone. Nothing about a replcement. He asked if I'd like to go tp PT or do exercises at home. I told hom I'd rather try it at home first.
What a change in the weather-----high will be low 60's. Good old cny,----- never a dull moment. At lea...

beautiful morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:11:02 EST

Today I go to see my ortho Dr. My knee is pretty sore on the right side. But, it'a coming along o.k. It's a beautiful morning. It rained earlier & it's suppose to rain later on,but, right now it's great,

Yestrday ,we didn't go anywhere, just did things around the house. With the price of gas the way it is, we can't afford to go joy riding any more. We use to love getting lost & trying to find out where we were. Stupid but fun!! I think we're going to the casino / /racetrack on ...

thanks

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:45:25 EST

Thanks,you guys, & Yarell,quick thinking. (HaHa )
There's a little more aching today,but, I've got more pain pills. I guess he did some scraping & that's probably what's hurting. I'll just take it easy for a few days.I haven't needed a walker yet,so, I doubt if i'll need it at all. I got a loaner from The Dept of Aging. The Dr. gave me a script for one, maybe I should get it. It would just be one more thing to find a place for----but you never know when you might need one,either. ...

Surgery

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:32:09 EST

First, I want to thank you ladies for the info, altho I still don't really understand it.
I had my scope done on my right knee. Everything went well,no problems. It's full of arthritis & the doc says I'll probably need a knee replacement s00n.Whatever--------
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Help

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:04:41 EST

What is html? How am I doing it ,when I don't know what it means?

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Thu, 22 May 2008 18:44:25 EST

Well, it's been cleaned up a liitle!!! I'm sure you've got the jist (?) of it.

I don't know how the weather is where you guys are, but it feels like fall around here. infact, it's been like this all week. Suppose to be a nice this weekend, tho. We don't have any big plans for the holiday. We'll go to the parade in Waterloo, where they held the 1st memorial day celebration ( independence day ) 232 There's a lot going on,all day. I imagine we'll be pooped by the ...

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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:58:10 EST

What georgous weather we've had lately. Really too warm for this time of year,but we'll teake it. Today it's 50,going to 54 ,& raining. They say it will be rainy all wk. Good for our MAY flowers.
27 214 Now maybe I can get at all the cleaning that needs to be done, ( if I can pull myself away from sparkpeople ) I really need to do some posting on my teams,so,I'll go check them out right now.

once again-----

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:24:17 EST

Here I go again---no cigarettes for i wk. I've tried many times to quit but caved in. Once I had quit for 1 1/2 yrs. Many lessons have been learned along te way. I hope I can apply them & beat this terrible addiction. I know it will be tough to loose weight AND stay smoke free. Talk about a challenge!
I know I can do it ,with everyones support. Thanks in advance.
Trudy

WHERE DID THE YEAR GO?

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:17:02 EST

WOW! Can you believe it's almost 2008? I guess it's true---the older you get, the faster the time goes. I love the holidays,but,they're so stressful. It's only a couple weeks until christmas & then the new year. and we'll have a bright new beginning. I know I need it-----I've gotten off the program & I'm smoking again,too. Guess I'll have to go back to QUITNET. I hope this time will be IT. Wish me well----------Trudy

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Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:59:39 EST

I've been too busy lately to post anywhere. I've lost a few pounds,& that's good. If the picture comes up .that's swingingrama's boyfriend, If not, I'll try again. I just have to boast about my boyfriend,(of 17 yrs). He's finally getting the medals from his time in the vietnam war, after 43yrs, They are having a ceremony on Nov. 13th. I'm so happy for him.

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Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:49:42 EST

I can't belieive it's Nov.1st. Thanksgiving is only 3 wk. away! Thankfully,my girls & their girls are doing most of the work. I'll probably make a couple pies,anyway, & I cook the turkey. It'a always a great family day, a bit hectic,but fun.

Thank you

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:41:57 EST

Everyone is so supportive---------------and I truly appreciate it so much. I'm tracking my food again ,it really does help. I took my measurements again,too & I'm not happy w/ them at all. It's time to take control of my life.

A new mindset

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:12:18 EST

1'm going to start sp. anew, as if I'd never done it before. I'm determined to be the person I should be. Wish me well------

In a slump----again

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 15:41:55 EST

I can't get on the ball again. I'm so sick of starting over------But, I will.