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Post by ann1953 on Dec 16, 2020 12:44:48 GMT
Pam so happy you had a 'talkative' day  Great job on the walking. I bet it was bittersweet posting pictures on FB of your cousin. Happy solo walking today. It is 13 degrees here with the real feel of 3! Needless to say, if it doesn't 'warm up' I shall not be involved with the great outdoors for long periods of time. We are also in for snow...we'll see how much we get! In the meantime I shall continue to plan my meals and do what I know works. Carl never had any pain and didn't even need to pop an ibuprofen. He's doing well and again I thank you for your prayers. In a bit, I am going to contact Jean to see if she needs anything. It was very upsetting to see the ambulance there last night. The NH that Brian was in had no COVID. It did spike to 17 or 19 and those patients are quarantined. I pray Brian didn't pick anything up while he was there in therapy. They have the National Guard there to help out from what I read. Wishing all a pleasant and OP day and will CBL |
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Post by suewms on Dec 16, 2020 15:59:17 GMT
Good Morning, WW Friends ~
Happy Hump Day!! We woke to grey cloudy skies today and just a few snowflakes drifting down.
Ann ~ So glad to hear that Carl is doing so well.
I just got off our Zoom classroom and think I better bundle up and get out there walking. It is 26 dg but with a RF of 14 - Yikes!! Looks like it will be the heavier coat again today.
When I get home I plan to eat lunch and then go grocery shopping at Meijer.
BBL. Make a great day!!
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Post by ann1953 on Dec 16, 2020 16:17:09 GMT
Sue you have a heat wave compared to us LOL...Yes do bundle up and get that walk done while you can. As for me, I am debating whether or not to walk. My lower back is bothering me and 'tis the weather' for implant pain due to the cold......time will tell. Hope you find all you need at Meijer supermarket. I just called Jean and no answer. I left a very brief message telling her that she is being thought of and prayed for and to call if she needs anything. My guess is that she is with her sister. I feel better having made the phone call. Carl is busy installing the rest of the LEG lights under the kitchen cabinets. He did two sections before surgery and I told him to just REST yesterday. I could tell he was getting antsy but he did listen to me  My day is planned and tracked. I had my Turkish breakfast, lunch will be lo chili and a salad of tomato and cucumber and supper shall be Sea pac fried clam strips air fries and coleslaw. Carl finally found the clam strips at BJ's when he went earlier in the week. They are the only ones that I like and I've tried them all. They come out so good in the air fryer Will CBL...waving....... |
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Post by judy709 on Dec 16, 2020 17:19:14 GMT
Hey all,
Here it is lunchtime already and it's been another wild day of phone calls, work and chores.
Pam, I received a whopping bill from my insurance yesterday regarding my therapy sessions! Over $1000. Anyhow, I told the therapist that I would not be doing more sessions until I investigated Blue Cross. I spent time on the phone with BC BS and they assured me that I have unlimited therapy if needed, but that my therapist did not tell them that she opts out of Medicare so Medicare was billed first. So (breathing sigh of relief), all she needs to do is let BCBS know that she doesn't accept Medicare and they will pay all the bills. I was shocked because my therapist had told me she was receiving payments for all up to Octobers. Another battle won with insurance! lol Then, I was on the phone a long time trying to get DH switched over into my internal medicine doc.
I think I mentioned that we lost our doctor who relocated and when DH tried to stay with that practice, they were already full! I got in right away because I didn't dilly dally. DH has to have blood work done at the hematologists/oncologists in January and it's a worry since we really aren't sure if the condition is related to his meds and lasix or something else. He needs to have great care though and clear explanations. The doc he had in the interim was not returning calls though people say he is great. I pleaded and cajoled today and she was able to take him back. He's so happy to now be back into our original practice with the PA and other doctors. I feel like my parents at this stage. Our lives are revolving around doctor visits and so having the right care provider and confidence in them is critical. I know you all agree!
The house is moving along. Cable TV, WI-FI and landlines were disconnected today and water is capped off. Our haul away guy picked up an old fridge and things that were piled for the dump today. (our builder is always checking and keeps me posted!) All we need is the building permit.
We are due for tons of snow today. I wish my stubborn DH would allow us to get a plower. It is not the money so much as his pride of doing it himself. He'll be out there with the snow blower and shovel. I can't do it either. We are due for up to a foot or more of snow!
This is my last day of work before the break. I have already started "heaving" more stuff here at home and I am clearing out cabinets and getting rid of unnecessary objects! I want to continue while I have the momentum. It took me a long time to get to this frame of mind. We'll donate to Salvation Army and Savers.
I did feel really good, Pam, giving so many nice things to those in recovery. They really need a head start getting back on their feet. One of the men was just out of jail last year- drug related and sober/straight for six years or more. He was good hearted. Glad you can sing in the choir for Christmas. I hope your DD gets some resolution and I hope she won't lose too much money. What is wrong with these places!!!
Sue, glad you got walking today, and Ann, I agree that the bitter cold is keeping me in today as well. D&D will have to "do their business" in the fenced backyard here.
Off to have lunch - chicken salad on Dave's thin bread. We finished the chicken pot pie for dinner last night. Cooking is not on my mind now-too much to do, but I do have a hotel style turkey breast in the freezer for CHristmas.
A HUGE box arrived from DD for us. I hope she did not spend too much on us, but she's very generous that way. She knew we wanted a new Nespresso coffee machine for the new house, but I told her not to get us one. But, as my mom said, accept gifts graciously because otherwise you cheat the giver out of a good feeling.
Better run. My computer is acting funny. No poofs allowed!!!
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Post by ann1953 on Dec 16, 2020 18:44:41 GMT
Judy I SO agree with a PCP or ANY doctor being a good fit. I think I mentioned that I FIRED the female surgeon that I had second time around as I didn't like her 'tude! Plain and simple. When cancer came back or should I say when she MISSED it, that's when I told my PCP that under NO conditions would I go back to her OR to that facility. I wanted NEW and IMPROVED and after asking around he found the surgeon and plastic surgeon that I am connected with now...and the rest is history. I simply won't tolerate being treated poorly, especially in the medical field. I am happy that DH will be seen by someone that he respects and more importantly respects HIM.
Happy you got the insurance issue settled,
My mom used to say the same thing re: gifts. That being said, I still feel uncomfortable being on the receiving end.
Well, the temperature is now 23 with the real feel of 23....seriously thinking of breaking out the flip flops LOL.
The LED lights Carl finished putting up look fantastic. Our kitchen is very dark. We had our skylights blocked up after dishing out $$$ to have them repaired and at one time changed! So this works like a charm. I can SEE clearly now LOL......
Will CBL
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Great job on the walking. I bet it was bittersweet posting pictures on FB of your cousin. Happy solo walking today.
