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I am on the same page as you. My first year in the classroom I caught everything! I remember being absolutely miserable over our February break - sick as a dog and peeved that I was in bed the entire 5 days off!
Now, after 30+ years amongst the littles, I can offer that my immune system seems to do pushups in the parking lot just waiting for some virus, germ, or bacteria to come along and kick it to the curb. Given the number of sick kids and adults I encounter on a weekly basis, I should be sick A LOT! I am hardly ever sick. Every day I've taken off this year has been for personal reasons - no sick days (though some were reported as sick days...)
Like you, I've had Covid 3 times. The last time was a just like a mild flu.
ABSOLUTELY! That is why I had to stop drinking them. I was fine for several years post VSG, but something happened and I am pretty sensitive now to concentrated whey protein and whey protein isolate. That's why I do the Fairlife ultra filtered milk protein drinks. So far they don't have the same effect on my gut as the drinks made from the whey concentrate blends or the whey isolate.
My guess the reason for my reaction is that I have developed an intolerance for the concentrated amount of whey protein. As a baby and toddler I was lactose intolerant, but developed a tolerance for milk as I got older. I have wondered if my lactose sensitivity as a child offers a clue to why I can't tolerate most whey protein products.
As for the urgency issue... I have had some reactions that were so intense that I didn't quite make it to the loo! Not fun!
There is a mild fragrance with almond, but it is not strong. In an orchard you can smell it, but with a single tree you have to put the blossom right up to your nose. Orange, lemon and grapefruit (my favorite of the three scents) are glorious! My neighbor has a huge grapefruit tree in the backyard that hangs over our fence. I sit below it when it blooms and breathe it all in. I LOVE the smell. I don't know if you have night blooming jasmine in Minnesota, but that is another delicious scent. It fills the air and comes in the windows at night.
In some ways I wonder if all the germ exposure gives better immunity. Most of my illnesses tend not to viral. Except Covid which I've had 3 times, with each time being milder than the time before.
Yes! There are stores closer, but when I want a nice deli selection, it's Byerlys. And their bakery is glorious. It's our go to for birthday cakes. And they bag the groceries for you. No other store in Minneapolis does that anymore. If you want, they put your bags in tubs, give you the big number thing, and then you drive around to the side, and they load them in your car. So fancy!
Greetings all
The rain has arrived. It's slow and steady and not too bad. No wrecks on the freeway so far. I did my usual pajama - coffee - dawdling today and then went to the gym and walked. More Aretha. Good thing she has a zillion recordings and I like all of them. After that I went to the studio and did some glazing. The usual suspects were about.
Nice that you have weight records Liz. I tend to associate weight with certain events - like I was skinny on the trip to Italy or I was fat on that ski trip to Vail. One thing I did learn is that after every traditional diet when I lost 20, 30 or 40 pounds, I gained it back and then some. I told Dr. Cirangle that I had abandoned traditional dieting for that reason and he said it was good and that I would have ended up heavier if I hadn't. Who knows; that may have been his bias as a bariatric surgeon.
Paula glad you are feeling a little better. That chicken soup sounds icky. But it was nice of them to do it. Hoping you do not have strep and that you recover soon.
Yep DD and Ann, I too get every shot I can. All the covids, flu, pneumonia, shingles and whatever they got. Too many old people die from this stuff. No thanks. And gosh DD, I didn't think about how schools are petri dishes but indeed they are. But soon you will be on permanent vacation from petri-ville!
Peps those scan results sound great. All fat loss! Yay. Your workouts really are paying off.
Just had an apple with peanut butter. Pink Lady. Delish.
No weekend plans here. I need to get caught up at the studio and go buy some more clay. Another reminder of how much 25 pounds matters. No wonder I feel gimpy.
Diane S
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Yeah, having a whole protein shake does this to me too. Always has (since VSG). Which is why I usually drink small portions of them...
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Good news, Paula. I'm glad you're feeling better. I never feel as good as I do when I "turn that corner."
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
CC, I'm so sorry today's efforts didn't deliver a solution. He's lucky Claudia is on his side and able to tolerate your dad's emotions. Strong-minded folks can be tough to take care of.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Protein powders do that to me for sure and a new protein bar I am trying so far has been 2 for 2.
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
