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lorrieonline
lorrieonline

It seems quiet in here lately.  The weather is warming up and up in Florida and I'm trying to feel thankful it's not yet over 90 degrees during the day.  We had a nice Easter -  my son came over to help me cook for the family.  Men seem to enjoy carving a roast. We were butterflying a pork loin for the first time.  I just love Chef John's videos (Food Wishes).  I don't normally eat pork products but for special occasions, we got one because everyone seems to enjoy. 

If you love to learn or get moral support on cooking ideas, I just love catching a video on "Foodwishes.com" - Chef John, to me, is so funny!  The only recipe I've had trouble with is trying to perfect English Muffins.  I think it was my stove element burning out though as they soaked up too much clarified butter.  Next time, I'll get out the griddle. :)


Another fall resulted in hitting my head on a dresser in my room. At first I thought I broke my nose because it hurt so much but I ended up with a slash in my forehead above the brow.  A good friend is a retired RN and coached me through the injury, making sure I stayed awake for a bit afterward.  So, I didn't show the doctor's office until yesterday when I had some new issues to discuss.  X-rays are happening this week, on my face and also my ribs.


Two things I've learned the very hard way recently.  Never lean into the washing machine (problem of being short) as I have experienced rib pain ever since I heard it either cracking or adjusting.  Also never use a heating pad (drug store hot/cold) directly on the skin.  I have burned the skin on my abdomen.  Geesh, I feel like a walking disaster lately.  Yikes, I need to stop that!  Thanks to a very good listener in the physician's assistant, I am able to schedule physical therapy and occupational therapy this week as well.  Counting my blessings.  Would love to hear how everyone is doing!

billwfriend
billwfriend
wow you have been thru wringer lately.....hope it all gets better with PT coming up too....hugs
Group Foundergustokitty
gustokitty
Lorrie oh my! Another fall? What is going on with you? I just read your reply from last month again too since I'm so detached from ds any more. But it seems we at least all try to chk in about once a month. Believe me I'd be here more often if not such a cumbersome mess. I think I have some sort of mental issue that gets easily annoyed at this pile of mess. It's like something the government would have created. It annoys me so much it's all I can do to get on, chk for msgs, and come here go see if anyone posted. Every now and ghen I'll read a journal or two if I can stand to be on the system any longer. Anyway Lorrie, please be careful. You've had a lot of falls!
johnnycake
johnnycake
Good job waking people up in here! Hope you have a better time next week than last. I have noticed that if I stay off my feet, that I don't fall over as often. Furthermore, when i do fall over, it doesn't hurt as much. Cheers!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Well on a humorous note, a friend keeps threatening to wrap me up in bubble wrap so I can't get hurt anymore, lol. I think being more cautious and using my head will be helpful. I just burned my arm on the oven rack yesterday. My excuse is it's difficult to balance and switch racks the food is on, but I really need to plan better. Thank goodness I already have the "silver" burn ointment. I'll be getting an oven mitt that reaches higher up on my arm though.

Gustokitty, it just seems like it's one thing after another when not feeling feel to begin with. My general practitioner didn't think I had a thyroid problem although I had previously been treated for it. Finally I went to see an endocrinologist. He said, yes I do have a thyroid problem and I will begin to feel much better when I'm back on the medication. I believe that. Hope all is well with you!!

Nice chatting with you both!!
Johnnycake, it's good to move around but I have to remember to keep the walker very close in case the legs want to fail me. Oy! I never dreamed I'd have such issues, did you?
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