Good Morning OFF,

Just checking in.  I'm on Day Four sugar free.  Food itself is still off, coz of being sick, but I don't have sugar. 

Need to vent a little.  My sister told me she'd take care of getting my Mom her drivers license renewed last week, and she has yet to do it.  Yet, Mom wants to come to Michigan, and I'm willing to fly out there to get her and bring her back.  But, Mom needs a valid ID, which expires next week.  Sis doesn't have a computer or Internet.  Could be done that way, and then just take Mom to get her photo taken.  Argh.  She said she'd do it last Monday.  I could scream.

Must scoot.

Hugs.

Hey Kathy,

I have never been able to eat grapes and it's not for lack of trying.  I love them and miss them so much but there's something about the peeling that irritates my pouch and small intestine.  Isn't that funny: we have all had the same surgery but none of us have the exact same food issues.  

My knee....it's a mess. I need to get both knees replaced and probably both hips...but I just hate to do it.  I did get an injection today and am back on steroids.  The surgeon said it's so inflamed now, he is afraid to consider doing anything so steroids for a week or two and then we are going to talk surgery.   

Posting really helps me too and reading you guys post also keeps me balanced.   

Linda,

My legs cramp so badly too but mine is from the MS.  I eat mustard and it does help a little bit.  Dehydration is a horrible thing and it comes on so quick....I feel it happening and almost pass out....but it's easy to prevent.   

Isn't it great having the ability to go on hikes or walk around museums?  

Hi Jeannie,

Pulling up the rear here. I'm at my friend's house, the one with ALS. She fell asleep and I'm keeping busy. We spent a couple of hours handling beneficiary details and sending out questions to medical professionals. This is a disease that causes a myriad of detail issues. I would have never thought of the details if I wasn'****ching this happen. She has a lot of mucous but not a lot of strength to cough. It's a dripping of problems that will only get worse. I would be crying, but she is very stoic. 

My problems are so small...anyway this is my day. I have my weight loss meeting tonight and I'm hoping that I lost a bit of weight.

Breakfast- protein drink

Lunch- tostada with beans

Dinner- scrambled eggs with a piece of bacon

Snacks- peanuts

I am grateful to have this site to come to for inspiration and friendship. 

Julia

Hi Ladies,

Jeannnie sorry about your knee. Hope the Dr can do something in the meantime. 

I got on here late yesterday that's why I didn't post. Guess I finally got fed up with my friend yesterday and told her how I felt and not giving me gas money when I take her places. She apologize and said she would give me gas money. We will see. At least I slept better last night.

Lately it's been sweets, I guess I can't have them around.

B egg whites ham and cheese omelet and string cheese

L cottage cheese,  baby carrots and banana

D turkey and sliced carrots 

S strawberry Greek yogurt,  Turkey sausage snack sticks and watermelon.

I've been drinking more water lately so I don't know why because I usually  get over 250 ounces a day.

Everyone have a good day.