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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2008OTP - I got a new apartment!
Well, I looked around at other complexes and for what they were asking for a one bedroom, I could get a two bedroom here. So I put in for one and got it :) The other complexes around here are charging utilities, extra for a washer/dryer, extra for parking, and then I'd have to pay a cable bill which we get included here. So I was better off with a 2 bedroom here. I'm going to have a nice little office/music/meditation room in the 2nd bedroom. And it will be nice when friends come to stay as it can also be a guest room. I'm thinking of getting a futon or Aero bed :) I'm moving March 10th, so everyone please send good thoughts :) Carole That sounds really good Carole. You deserve having nice things happen to you. Gwen > Well, I looked around at other complexes and for what they were asking for > a one bedroom, I could get a two bedroom here. So I put in for one and got [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carole > That sounds really good Carole. You deserve having nice things happen to > you. > Gwen Thanks, Gwen. Now all I need is a cute little studmuffin to share it with :))) Is Hugh Grant still available? LOL :)) Carole :) congratulations! that sounds wonderful. diane changes, changes - and all good. Congratulations Carole - sounds great. Kelly > Well, I looked around at other complexes and for what they were asking for > a one bedroom, I could get a two bedroom here. So I put in for one and got [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carole > changes, changes - and all good. Congratulations Carole - sounds great. > > Kelly Yes, lots of changes and all good. I see my cardiologist on Thursday. He hasn't seen me since last August and I'm now 74 pounds lighter than the last time he saw me (overall weight loss is at 94 lbs...only 6 more and I'll be at the magic 100 :-))) Carole > Yes, lots of changes and all good. I see my cardiologist on Thursday. He > hasn't seen me since last August and I'm now 74 pounds lighter than the > last time he saw me (overall weight loss is at 94 lbs...only 6 more and > I'll be at the magic 100 :-))) > > Carole OK, it's friday now - where's the report on how your stunned cardiologist behaved?  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > OK, it's friday now - where's the report on how your stunned cardiologist > behaved? Well, I have to tell you that he is a very subdued man, but when he walked into the room, he was beaming!! His nurse had shown him my chart and my new weight. I was 232 yesterday, the last time he saw me I was 306. She said he was elated and came running into the room to see me. Needless to say, he was very pleased and he said that in all his years of practicing medicine, he could count on one hand the number of his patients who actually lost a significant amount of weight like I had. He said my heart sounded good. I have to go for an echo next month so he can see what it's up to :)) I'm just hoping I don't have to go back to work. I rather like retirement :)))) He also wanted to know if I was going to keep going and I said yes and we talked about a goal weight. He was very happy with my choice to go down to 155-160 and said he can't wait to see me in August. I can't wait to see me in August either, LOL!!!! :-)))) Carole heehee, that had to score really high on the postive reinforcement chart!!! You deserve every bit of it. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare >> OK, it's friday now - where's the report on how your stunned cardiologist >> behaved? [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Carole > heehee, that had to score really high on the postive reinforcement chart!!! > You deserve every bit of it. Thanks! I do enjoy seeing people that I haven't seen in a while. After I saw the cardiologist I had lunch with a friend that I haven't seen since I moved up to Bellingham. During lunch she said "I don't know what it is you've got, but whatever it is, I want it!" She said she'd never seen me so happy before :)) And the big fun is that I'm going back to NYC in October :) My cousins from England are flying over to NY and taking the QE2 back to England. I'm not telling them that I've lost weight :))) I'll also get to see my best friend and a few other friends while there, and it will be great for them to see the new Carole :))) I want to see if my cousins even recognize me, as the last time they saw me was in 2001 when I was in England and I was well over 300 then! Carole > And the big fun is that I'm going back to NYC in October :) My cousins > from England are flying over to NY and taking the QE2 back to England. > I'm not telling them that I've lost weight :))) Be prepared for them not to know who you are! I suspect you'll enjoy that. ;-) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare >>And the big fun is that I'm going back to NYC in October :) My cousins >> from England are flying over to NY and taking the QE2 back to England. >>I'm not telling them that I've lost weight :))) > > Be prepared for them not to know who you are! I suspect you'll enjoy that. > ;-) Yes, that's the fun of this! I've almost hit the 100 lb mark and saw a friend the other day that I hadn't seen in over a year. She was like "Whoa, who are you and what have you done with Carole???" :-))) I LOVE IT :))) Carole :) What a wonderful experience to have when you have been working so hard at it. Go to it, girl. SignatureNavy Take out the FISH to email me. > >>>And the big fun is that I'm going back to NYC in October :) My cousins [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Carole :) LOL My rheummy is happy when I lose four or five pounds. Imagine his face if I could do what you've done. I'm working on it. DeeTee >> OK, it's friday now - where's the report on how your stunned cardiologist >> behaved? [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Carole > LOL My rheummy is happy when I lose four or five pounds. Imagine his face if > I could do what you've done. I'm working on it. > > DeeTee You CAN do it, DeeTee. Believe me, if I can do this, anyone can :))) You just have to decide that it's the most important thing in your life, and that you are willing to dedicate whatever amount of time it will take to get it done. When I started with the bariatrician, I promised him 18 months. Since I was accepted into the strength training program at the university, I am going so much better that it's looking like I will hit goal in August or September, which will be a total of 12-13 months from when I started. Anything is possible if you believe in your heart that you can do it :) Carole :) > Since I was accepted into the strength training program at the > university, I am going so much better that it's looking like I will hit > goal in August or September, which will be a total of 12-13 months from > when I started. one of the reasons we're looking to move is to get closer to an exercise facility again. We both feel the deterioration of not being able to work out regularly here. With a decent gym nearby, I can manage at least a half hour on a cross-trainer unless I'm feeling truly horrid. We're both decidedly on the endomorph side of the scale, but we really do like exercise. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > one of the reasons we're looking to move is to get closer to an exercise > facility again. We both feel the deterioration of not being able to work out > regularly here. With a decent gym nearby, I can manage at least a half hour > on a cross-trainer unless I'm feeling truly horrid. We're both decidedly on > the endomorph side of the scale, but we really do like exercise. That's why I wanted to stay at this apartment complex. We have a super cardio room and indoor pool. The program at the university is great because I get to work with a personal trainer. That ends in June, but he's taught me so much that I'll be able to keep going on my own :) I also told him that I'd write him a really nice letter of recommendation he can use when he applies for jobs :) Carole Good job on the weight loss. Glad you really surprised your dr. ;-) I hope all goes well with the echo and that you really don't have to go back to work. But not for a bad reason. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. > Well, I have to tell you that he is a very subdued man, but when he walked > into the room, he was beaming!! His nurse had shown him my chart and my [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Carole > Good job on the weight loss. Glad you really surprised your dr. ;-) > > I hope all goes well with the echo and that you really don't have to go back > to work. But not for a bad reason. Me too, I like retirement. From what I've been told, your ejection fraction doesn't go back up. It is what it is, and social security is based on that number. I feel better because my heart has less of a body to pump to now, but my heart is still weak. I just have to pray that it stays as it is and doesn't deteriorate any more. That's why I get a flu and pneumonia shot every year. I can't take the chance of getting another virus. Carole Congrats! DeeTee > Well, I looked around at other complexes and for what they were asking for > a one bedroom, I could get a two bedroom here. So I put in for one and got [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carole Good going, I am happy for you and hope this one works out better for you. Don't overdo it though. Send me your new addy when you can. Take care and I do so hope this one will be better for you. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. > Well, I looked around at other complexes and for what they were asking for > a one bedroom, I could get a two bedroom here. So I put in for one and got [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carole Congratulations on the new apartment. Take it easy on the moving and don't overdo. Ann > Congratulations on the new apartment. Take it easy on the moving and > don't overdo. > Ann I promise :))))) Thanks, Ann! > Good going, I am happy for you and hope this one works out better for you. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Take care and I do so hope this one will be better for you. Thanks, Jo. This one is on the 3rd floor, so it will be quiet. And it has 2 bedrooms so I can have an office/meditation room :) The balcony overlooks the pond so it's very tranquil and I'm sure Dundee and I will be very happy there :-) I can't wait to move! I'm also getting rid of a lot of stuff that I don't use or no longer need. I promise not to over do :)))) Carole :) >> Send me your new addy when you can. PS I'll send you my new address. It's almost the same as the one I have now as I am staying within the same complex. I really hope this does it for you. It sounds great. You sound great. That is great it overlooks the pond. That is a nice thing to see. I hope all goes well for you during the move. Yeah weeding out stuff is a good thing. ;-) SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. > > Thanks, Jo. This one is on the 3rd floor, so it will be quiet. And it has [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Carole :) > I really hope this does it for you. It sounds great. You sound great. That > is great it overlooks the pond. That is a nice thing to see. > > I hope all goes well for you during the move. > Yeah weeding out stuff is a good thing. ;-) Believe me, I'm weeding :-)) I also got rid of most of the clothes that are too big. The ones that were in excellent condition are up on eBay now. At the rate I'm going, the money I'm making will pay for the move :)) I feel great! I've lost another 9.4lbs (I went to the bariatrician today). He's ready to make me a poster child for overweight adults who make a real change in their lives :)) I'm still working out 3X a week at the university and I can see the changes in my body. It's a real workout but worth it :) I had lunch with a friend the other day who hadn't seen me in months. In the middle of lunch she said "I don't know what it is you have, but I want it!!" :-)) Hugsies, Carole :) > I feel great! I've lost another 9.4lbs (I went to the bariatrician > today). He's ready to make me a poster child for overweight adults who > make a real change in their lives :)) Just reading what you type has me picturing you dancing in the streets, maybe leading a whole crew of folks in some music video or in a musical with the dancing in the streets crowds...... SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > Just reading what you type has me picturing you dancing in the streets, maybe > leading a whole crew of folks in some music video or in a musical with the > dancing in the streets crowds...... LOL, you never know :)) Last November, when I went to Vancouver, I danced for the first time in over 3 years. It felt so great! Maybe I'll be the next contestant on Dancing with the stars, LOL!!!! Carole oooooh, you and dundee are going to so enjoy having more space! I like rent that includes utilities. We haven't paid for more than telephone and dishTV in so long, i have no idea how much we use! extra for parking though? nuts to that! now remember, don't try to move yourself and alyas pace yourself in what you do towards the move! (yeah, yeah, i bet you overdo anyway, but i think we all do when moving!) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > oooooh, you and dundee are going to so enjoy having more space! I like rent > that includes utilities. We haven't paid for more than telephone and dishTV > in so long, i have no idea how much we use! extra for parking though? nuts > to that! Yes, a lot of the complexes now are charging $20-25 a month for a parking space. I had lunch with a friend yesterday and she has to pay for parking where she is. We get all that included. I have to pay electric here, but the buildings are very well insulated, so the electric bill isn't bad. And once I move I won't have to turn on the washing machine and dishwasher just to block out the noise upstairs, so my bill will go down considerably. BTW, Dundee is famous!! They printed his photo in this month's issue of Bird Talk magazine :)))) I've put it on his website - http://dundeebird.com :)))) I'm a proud birdie mommy :))) > now remember, don't try to move yourself and alyas pace yourself in what you > do towards the move! (yeah, yeah, i bet you overdo anyway, but i think we > all do when moving!) I'm actually downsizing a lot and getting rid of a lot of stuff. I'm putting the extra stuff on our local potlatch group so all I have to do is put it outside the door and people will come and get it. I've donated all plus size clothing to Goodwill and Value Village. I have a few things up on eBay now, and I'm going through all my stuff a few boxes at a time and getting rid of whatever I no longer need. My new apartment is going to be very zen :-))) Carole > Yes, a lot of the complexes now are charging $20-25 a month for a > parking space. Ouch. Around here, you may pay extra to get covered parking - and treasure that in wintertime - but I know of no place that charges for regular outdoor parking. not for the first space anyway. > BTW, Dundee is famous!! They printed his photo in this month's issue of > Bird Talk magazine :)))) I've put it on his website - > http://dundeebird.com :)))) I'm a proud birdie mommy :))) great pic. Congrats to both of you. As for that "just a bird" page - you should have seen Puddin' Cat when we got home on Thursday. We haven't left him alone for more than 3 days before - this time was 4 full days. Any longer and we would have taken him to someone as he is a very social cat who needs company. He apparently was asleep when we got home and woke suddenly, realizing we were FINALLY back. He came charging through the living/dining room and rounded the corner into the kitchen at full speed, having not even waited for his legs to really wake up. His legs were flying askew in every direction; I don't know how he stayed on his feet. Excitement was just pouring out of him. He was very clingy the rest of the day. I pointed out that I spent more time on Valentine's Day snuggling with Puddin' than with Mike! LOL such a sweetheart of a cat. > I'm actually downsizing a lot and getting rid of a lot of stuff. heh, we find that is one of the advantages of moving, but mike has now developed an addiction to thrift stores and keeps bringing home new treasures. sigh........ SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > Ouch. Around here, you may pay extra to get covered parking - and treasure > that in wintertime - but I know of no place that charges for regular outdoor > parking. not for the first space anyway. Well, most of the complexes here are covered parking. We get one covered space with our apartments, and there are plenty of extra uncovered spaces for those who have more than one car, or for when we have company. > great pic. Congrats to both of you. As for that "just a bird" page - you > should have seen Puddin' Cat when we got home on Thursday. We haven't left [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > that I spent more time on Valentine's Day snuggling with Puddin' than with > Mike! LOL such a sweetheart of a cat. Pets are the best. I remember when my dog passed away (I was still living in NYC), one person said to me that it was "just a dog" and couldn't figure out why I was so upset. He was my baby and those of us who have pets know how much a part of our lives they become. Someone could offer me a million dollars and I wouldn't give Dundee up. He's my little sweetheart :) > heh, we find that is one of the advantages of moving, but mike has now > developed an addiction to thrift stores and keeps bringing home new > treasures. sigh........ LOL, I'm sticking to thrift shops for clothing now as I'm still losing weight. But I just keep the stuff for a month, then take it back to them. Value Village has a new thing where they give you coupons when you donate stuff, so I drop off the too big stuff, get my coupons, and go inside and get littler stuff :))) I stay away from the knick-knacks and household stuff though, although a couple of weeks ago I got a bunch of wooden hangers for $2!! Carole > Pets are the best. I remember when my dog passed away (I was still > living in NYC), one person said to me that it was "just a dog" and > couldn't figure out why I was so upset. He was my baby and those of us > who have pets know how much a part of our lives they become. Someone > could offer me a million dollars and I wouldn't give Dundee up. He's my > little sweetheart :) I am getting a bit annoyed though at this large cat jumping up into my arms when I want to type!! Oh, good, he's off to watch something interesting out the window! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare >> Pets are the best. I remember when my dog passed away (I was still >> living in NYC), one person said to me that it was "just a dog" and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > out > the window! Trust me, it could be worse. Kayla has learned how to get under my arm and push me away from the computer. Right now she is trying to herd me into the family room. Jo Or a dog (Sam) pushing his head under my arm to take him outside to do his business and the cat sitting on the keyboard (I deleted his mess - he don't do tiping and inglish very good). Kelly >>> Pets are the best. I remember when my dog passed away (I was still >>> living in NYC), one person said to me that it was "just a dog" and [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Jo > Trust me, it could be worse. Kayla has learned how to get under my arm and > push me away from the computer. Right now she is trying to herd me into the > family room. LOL I guess you have a point there! Still, I wish Puddin' was bit lighter to hold. Or that he'd bug Mike some of the time! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare > I am getting a bit annoyed though at this large cat jumping up into my arms > when I want to type!! Oh, good, he's off to watch something interesting out > the window! Maybe he wants his own laptop :-))) Carole :) >> I am getting a bit annoyed though at this large cat jumping up into my >> arms [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Maybe he wants his own laptop :-))) He's welcome to my lap! It's this 12-13 pounds in my arms and crawling up my ribcage that gets rough. He has a talent for showing me my costo is flaring more than i thought! He's a sweetheart, but I really had planned on him remaining bondd to Mike rather than switching over to me. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Pets are like husbands - they never do anything logical. LOL We had one that persisted in climbing into my husband's lap anytime he was doing repairs in the house that required him to stoop or sit on the floor. I'd hear "DEVIL - Jean get him out of here!!!!!" His name (the dog, I mean) was Devil, and he was at times. SignatureNavy Take out the FISH to email me. > >>> I am getting a bit annoyed though at this large cat jumping up into my [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > more than i thought! He's a sweetheart, but I really had planned on him > remaining bondd to Mike rather than switching over to me. What a cutie! DeeTee >> oooooh, you and dundee are going to so enjoy having more space! I like >> rent that includes utilities. We haven't paid for more than telephone [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Carole > What a cutie! > > DeeTee Thanks, Dundee is always telling me that he is a "pretty bird" :-)) Carole > > What a cutie! > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Carole I saw his pic in the magazine last night & was going to post about it, but you beat me to it! Congrats to you & Dundee! Shannon >>>What a cutie! >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Shannon Thanks, Shannon :-) Carole & Dundee :) Carole, I enjoyed Dundee's website. Gwen >> oooooh, you and dundee are going to so enjoy having more space! I like >> rent that includes utilities. We haven't paid for more than telephone [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Carole |
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