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Stonepounder

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25. Thanks for the info.
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 02:31 AM
Feb 2019

I took a quick look at the links you posted and I will certainly take a closer look tomorrow. What I saw in a really quick glance is that I'm not doing to badly. I eat and clean up and Mrs. Stonepounder does almost all the cooking.

We a lot of chicken and other meats like pork and beef, about in that order. Lots of veggies. I love berries and usually keep whatever was on sale around as a snack food.

I'll start worrying when I lose some more weight. The last job I held before retirement was horrible and I put on a dangerous amount of weight. After I retired I managed to lose about 100 lbs. and then sort of plateaued, but I would really like to lose another 30-40 lbs, which would put me at a really good weight (I'll dance for joy of I can get to about 180-190, and be content if I can get anywhere below 200).

The one thing I am going to really work on changing is how I eat. For most of my life and certainly for the last 10 years or so, breakfast is a cup of coffee and a donut. Before that, there was no breakfast. Big meal at around 7:00 pm, and then snack as desired we maybe a sandwich before bed). Really gonna have to change that schedule. (Note: we are both night owls. Get up at around 11:00 - 12:00 and go to bed around 2:00-3:00 am. Ain't retirement grand!) I'm going to have to talk to the pharmacist again, since I'll be taking my meds 2x/day and I have to eat a full meal before taking it, since it tends to upset the stomach of you don't put a fair amount of food in before taking it. I need to find out how far apart the 2x should be.

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I'm 70 years old. (Updated 2/1/2019) [View all] Stonepounder Feb 2019 OP
Wishing you good luck nykym Feb 2019 #1
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Stonepounder Feb 2019 #6
I will second the wish for lots of good luck and many more years! GeoWilliam750 Feb 2019 #22
Best of luck to you, my dear Stonepounder! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2019 #2
I'm really doing my best. Thanks! Stonepounder Feb 2019 #7
All of this gradual good news means.. you will be fine.. Why else all the good news??? pangaia Feb 2019 #3
I really like the way you think! Stonepounder Feb 2019 #8
In July 2012 I was diagnosed with difuse large B-Cell lymphoma. pangaia Feb 2019 #10
My brother was diagnosed with an aggressive Non Hogkins Lymphoma Freddie Feb 2019 #28
Wonderful to hear. pangaia Feb 2019 #29
Good luck pal. woofless Feb 2019 #4
Thanks, woofless. And best back at ya! Stonepounder Feb 2019 #5
All the best to you Stonepounder. As woofless said, this justhanginon Feb 2019 #9
send me the name of them med privately samnsara Feb 2019 #11
Goodness is raining down on you - from $95K/year to $0 - way to go! Much luck to you. iluvtennis Feb 2019 #12
Best of luck to you, Stonepounder. My uncle had IPF-- no idea at all where it came from. Hekate Feb 2019 #13
Stay positive, Stonepounder! pazzyanne Feb 2019 #14
Good to hear! I'm hoping that meds can keep up with my progression, Stonepounder Feb 2019 #16
FYI, my rheumatologist is from India! pazzyanne Feb 2019 #19
Glad your prospects are good, your doctor stepped up, and you've been cared about. ancianita Feb 2019 #15
That must be so scary. I'm glad the money issues aren't making it worse -- thank goodness pnwmom Feb 2019 #17
I am glad there is some reason for you to hope. murielm99 Feb 2019 #18
Best of luck. Thanks for sharing this also JDC Feb 2019 #20
Wishing you all the best. Great if you end up with medicine and no copay. sinkingfeeling Feb 2019 #21
You are a positive role model. A persistent steel lady. Duppers Feb 2019 #23
Goodness, never even thought to look at it that way. Stonepounder Feb 2019 #26
Big whoops. My apoligies, sir. Duppers Feb 2019 #27
If I could make some suggestions... Sloumeau Feb 2019 #24
Thanks for the info. Stonepounder Feb 2019 #25
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