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Journals
Photos
- By larchmountain · Posted October 1, 2009
- 10 replies
- I hope this works, I posted some pictures on Photobucket. http://s806.photobucket.com/albums/yy349 /robiechick ...
Back home and freezing
- By larchmountain · Posted October 1, 2009
- 6 replies
- Talk about cold............. I hate being cold. I haven't done much since getting back home except sleep and catch up on housework. I actually gained 8 ozs. on my vacation, not bad considering I tried ...
What the HECK??? My hips HURT!!!!
- By Mellowdee · Posted September 29, 2009
- 12 replies
- I am NOT a Dr. person. I think my Dr. is an awesome person, but only see him out of complete necessity. Well, that happened last week. I am 55 and my hips have been killing me. I mean REALLY killing me ...
Just say no to sugar
- By fish_server · Posted September 29, 2009
- 8 replies
- I have finally decided that at 12 grams of sugar per serving, I am going to phase out Frost Mini Wheats. I was rationalizing that it was high in fiber, but come on, 3 tsp of sugar! Am trying now, Post ...
To ER
- By Jody-C · Posted September 26, 2009
- 2 replies
- Yes, I went to ER yesterday per my pcp's request due to my drug allergies and many health problems. Chest x-ray, no pneumonia! Blood work didn't show different than they expected. Increased prednisone ...
ASSERTIVE,OUTGOING
- By helgy55 · Posted September 25, 2009
- 8 replies
- BROKEN BONES ...
Good Morning?
- By Jody-C · Posted September 25, 2009
- 0 replies
- I'm trying to think good even though I had chills for the second night in a row. Don't want or need to be in the hospital. Just feel worn out at times, have to work at staying upbeat. As long as I can ...
Medications
- By Jody-C · Posted September 25, 2009
- 3 replies
- I am so very thankful when I can take one less pill a day. I live on over 20 meds daily. I'm sure many of you in the Inspire Family know what I'm talking about. I store them in a plastic tub with a lid ...
inspired57
- By inspired57 · Posted September 24, 2009
- 6 replies
- I'm happy with myself so far today. I ate Rice Krispies, 1% milk and a cup of Minute Maid Light Oj that has half the sugar of regular Oj. I also just finished my first round of exercising. I am feeling ...
I am Inspired
- By inspired57 · Posted September 24, 2009
- 1 reply
- Just started the Challenge 4 days ago and I am really excited about it. Have been reading some good journals and they have given me things to think about. It's great to know that there are a lot of people ...
Last few days here in Hawaii
- By larchmountain · Posted September 21, 2009
- 8 replies
- Today's schedule includes snorkeling with a tour group and tonight a luau. Tomorrow is para-sailing! I will be leaving here on Wednesday instead of Friday in order to spend some time with my mom in Seattle ...
total shoulder done!
- By DocBabs · Posted September 19, 2009
- 0 replies
- i'm not sure where i found the strenggggth but i went through with the surgery and despite the surgical pain the constant nagging stuff is gone.my mind is a bit fuzzy now so i'll get back here in a few ...
BEWARE OF CIGARETTE SMOKE
- By joyfulpatty · Posted September 18, 2009
- 18 replies
- My son and I were in the process of moving and I was going away for a week. Mike stayed with his brother and sister-in-law while I was away and I stayed a week when I came back from vacation. My son and ...
Happy Birthday to me
- By larchmountain · Posted September 18, 2009
- 21 replies
- It's finally here, the day I have been waiting for and it's a glorious day to turn 62. The weather is beautiful, I still have sand in my hair and I am getting a tan like I've always wanted. I just talked ...
Finally back
- By nanomary · Posted September 18, 2009
- 1 reply
- WOW it seems like so long since I have been here. I have needed to journal for my own sake but just refused to do it. I had surgery Aug. 26 to reconstruct part of my pelvis and have my hip replaced. Surgery ...
Contemplating Life Today
- By frogcollector · Posted September 18, 2009
- 11 replies
- I have had a whirlwind of a summer. Subjects like cancer, concussion, suicide intervention, and now a child with shingles. What more could one ask for? Well I have a friend from twenty years ago. She ...
Working out on vacation
- By larchmountain · Posted September 18, 2009
- 4 replies
- My body hurts! Swimming in the ocean, snorkeling and the zoo. Plus walking up a very steep hill to get back to the parking lot. I have been busy from morning until bedtime and not eating enough calories ...
I'm here!!!!!
- By larchmountain · Posted September 16, 2009
- 9 replies
- Wow, my first day here in Hawaii was great. My family is well and happy. I haven't gone out to eat yet so I haven't cheated on my healthy lifestyle but give me time. Laurel, I got the birthday card before ...
Suitcases are packed and if needed bail money is available
- By larchmountain · Posted September 14, 2009
- 9 replies
- At 5:40 a.m. tomorrow ( the 15th) I am off to Hawaii ...
Reflection on HINI virus
- By GringoGrandma · Posted September 13, 2009
- 2 replies
- Slowly I am gaining energy, I am so thankful. I wish I really knew the dynamics of this virus totally. After having this definitely pegged as HINI. Still I have the medico's dx of swine in March. It was ...
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