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Gratitude....

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lynda62707
lynda62707

Hi all...

For the past several weeks I've been lamenting over the humongous amount of weight I've gained (47lbs) in such a short period of time.

Just a few minutes ago, I had sorta an epiphany....

I was sitting on the side of my bed feeling embarrassed and depressed....what am I gonna wear today that I'll feel "somewhat" attractive (or even o.k.) in??

I happened to gaze at my suddenly "chubby" arms with dismay when I immediately felt GREATFUL for!!

Wow!

I've got 2 arms!

And hey...looky there!...I've got 2 legs and I can walk (albeit slowly)...BUT, I CAN walk!

Maybe this feeling is fleeting....but I just wanted to share it with everyone💕

This world is SO crazy, so much ugliness everywhere....

Sometimes we need to just count our blessings....

Just sayin'....

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  • missmagwumps
    missmagwumps lynda62707

    Posted

    I am ever thankful too - even just waking up but I had a huge incisional hernia repair from top to bottom of my abdomen two years ago with a huge expanse of mesh and it is becoming very painful now the more weight I put on round my middle...so something has to give and I think I have to start a more rapid reductions in the Prednisolone to reduce the weight gain and maybe pay the consequences....am a bit between the devil and the deep blue sea, eh !.

    Think I have said before I don't think I actually have PMR but only time will tell with a quick reduction - will let you know how it goes...I am going to try reducing by 1mg a week...my GP is supporting me, so will let you know how it goes....x

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 missmagwumps

      Posted

      missmagwumps....I'm so sorry to hear of your latest troubles.

      please do keep me posted about how you're doing.

      it's so amazing to me how I've become so invested in my pmr/cyber buddies💕

  • margot34956
    margot34956 lynda62707

    Posted

    Hi Lynda, totally get what you are saying! I appreciate that you shared because it does remind us to be grateful.

    I did the same today with blurry vision, thank the lord that I can see

  • Silver49
    Silver49 lynda62707

    Posted

    I can understand why it is difficult to feel upbeat, Lynda, when there is so much happening in your country aside from the PMR etc with which you are having to cope. On this side of the Pond we find it shocking and sad.

    My granddaughter has long curly hair and conditioner and an anti tangle brush definitely works, though it takes ages and it has to be done a section at a time.

    I am about to ditch the carbs again to lose some weight. Eileen is right. It works and my body is now reacting to wheat. I can only assume it's the Pred. I hope you have success with your hair.

  • BettyE
    BettyE lynda62707

    Posted

    Glad you're in a better place. How about printing your post and re-reading it if you find your priorities slipping?

  • mary19068
    mary19068 lynda62707

    Posted

    Hi lyndyloo

    I've written a poem for you,

    As I lament my lot in life,

    With all the worries and the strife,

    I suddenly thought, hey wait a minute

    It could be worse and realised, it's

    not so bad,

    So i will no longer be sad.

    I have my life, my arms and legs,

    For food and warmth i do not beg,

    I have family and friends,

    whose love never ends.

    So i'm kinda blessed every day,

    So PMR you will not get your way,

    Preds you will soon be miles away,

    The weight will be gone in a while,

    I really do have reason to smile,

    So hey, the future's bright,

    so i want to say,

    "Thank you Lord for another day"

    Keep smiling lynda don't let this malady weigh you down and impact on your lovely lively, humour and personality......you are stronger than that...huge good thoughts and best wishes..😊🤗👍💗

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 mary19068

      Posted

      hiya Mary....1st, lyndyloo is cute, but truth be told, it's Lynda-sue!😁

      2) I'm absolutely overwhelmed ( and over the moon ) that you took the time and made the effort to create a poem for me!!.....

      I've written poetry my entire life, and to think someone did so for me....well, I've got no words except THANK YOU😘👭👍.

      it's now Friday am here, and along with the mass shooting and the incredibly dark political climate, our state (California) is on fire....quite literally, one whole city (ironically named Paradise) has been completely destroyed!!

      So yeah, there's alot goin on right now....and for someone like me who cares/feels SO deeply about Everything....it's alot to take in!

      thank you Mare for your kindness (as usual)! I wish we lived close and could meet!💕

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707

      Posted

      P.s.....I meant to say....I've written poetry my entire life, so can Really Appreciate the time and effort that goes into it!....

      A quick update....for the past several hours my eyes have been watering profusely, my nose is stuffy, and my throat is RAW!....all due to the wildfires! it's Crazy, scary right now!

    • mary19068
      mary19068 lynda62707

      Posted

      Hi lynda

      Try to stay in doors try and stock up so you wont have to go out, if you do have to go out wear goggles and a mask. That's how i have to do gardening because of pollen allergy. When i first moved here my poor neighbor thought the aliens had landed..haha! 😁🤗 but it did the trick. You have your op in 3 days so be careful with your eyes.

      I know the occurrences at your end of the pond is not helping with your PMR the last thing you want is stress, due to your adrenals being handicapped by pred right now. The shootings are very scary. While US have shootings, UK are dealing with many stabbing situations particularly in the London area, there have been several around South Wales area also. Wow! this world is sooo stressful one thing after the other.

      Keep strong Linda-Sue, we have to be with our health issues and world issues it affects us all. Thinking of you in California.....God be with you all.....💗

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 mary19068

      Posted

      mare...I think I may have miscommunicated my surgery date...it's actually on 12/10!...sorry...

      the goggles are a good idea. right now, I'm "popping throat lozenges like Crazy! my throat is RAW!!!

    • mary19068
      mary19068 lynda62707

      Posted

      Hi lynda

      No, you didn't miscommunicate, it's me and my memory banks a bit rusty these days. Anyway, still be careful you don't want to get an infection in your eyes otherwise the op could be postponed. So, yes wear the goggles to protect your eyes and mask for your throat and nose (sinusis)...they do it all the time in China. There's a uni near me with lots if chinese students who wear masks all the time. Look after yourself you don't want anymore health issues on top of PMR.......ciao for now...👀👃😷👓💗

  • Vicki200252
    Vicki200252 lynda62707

    Posted

    Hi Lynda

    Exactly Lynda, we have to be grateful for what we have .

    You do have a whole body, and I love your positve thoughts today! maybe it will be a turning point sweetheart.

  • Michdonn
    Michdonn lynda62707

    Posted

    Lynda, life is not always a bowl of cherries. Hell i got PMR torn my hip up walking around with a cane; hoping to ski this season. On the other hand I have been spending time working with a man who has Alzheimer's, we are all very lucky that we have the faculties to b***h about PMR and the side effects of Prednisone, it really is sad to see a person just slip away.

    Hey gang we are still in the game, stay active, positive and put that smile on your face, ☺️😉

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 Michdonn

      Posted

      Absolutely michdonn....I lost my dear mom about 10yrs ago to Alzheimer's....it's an ugly, UGLY disease...I wouldn't wish it upon ANYBODY!!

      Sadess day in my life was the day she didn't recognize me.😭👎......

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