Glad to see you guys had another safe but tiring day - the vibrations could be just exhaustion - I get like that just from being out to the doc etc.... getting rest and sleep seems to help...

Hope you get to your destination tonight safely for a good nights sleep and be ready for Mayo Monday!

Warm thoughts......

Even when you can't email or post, you just gotta know that we will all be here cheering you on - and perhaps even cheering each other on for who knows what - well, I think, uh, I hope you get the idea!

I actually envy you right now. I just LOVE the cold weather. It numbs my feet and I find that I can do more walking . . and do more of just about anything. Now if I can just remember to check for frostbite

Actually, the only thing about the cold weather that is a teensy, weensy problem is any kind of precipitation (I can't wear socks or shoes, just special made open sandals).

Hmmm, did you say snow expected??? Ok, my fantasy is over. I think I'll stay put, thank you very much. Have fun.

rfinney

It's Sunday, so this must be ROCHESTER! Ya there?

Sorry I didn't check my email to write you back last night, but I did send back today. I did get the test email and replied.

Get out those uggy boots and down blanket and be warm as you can.

I know wine dries you out, but you and Len deserve some champagne and dark chocolate just now, at the least. Maybe caviar! Well, just rest up for tomorrow, the first day of test....

Love to you,

but, I'm mentally sending you the PERFECT tropical breezes to warm your way...if only in the mind!
Also a lot of very POSITIVE thoughts that they will be able to conjure up SOMETHING to soften your pain.
Heaps of hugs and warmth - j

This is a test. The third message I've posted.

Billye

Billye:

I am conjuring up a virtual meal of my Sesame ginger Chicken, sweet potato pie smothered in marshmellows and brown sugar, my vegetable souffle (light and fluffy) and MY PATATAS!!!!!

Bon virtual Appetite.

melody

We got here. I've tried to post a message three times. When I go back they aren't there.

Hoping this one goes thru.

Long hard trip. Weather really terrible. A van trip for someone in this condition is not advisable. Vibrating and trembling so bad.

Kmeb, I suspect you are right. It is all settled down when I get up and by noon is bad again. The constant effort of staying out of the sun is really wearing. Muscles are all sore. Legs are very stiff and sore but then so is all the body. When I walk it feels like I'm walking on logs.

Rochester from our direction is really easy to get to under normal conditions. Easy to follow route. The hotel we are in has wheelchairs for use in the hotel. Suspect all of them do, so inquire. Mayo also provides them within the complex. I've learned so much from doing all of this and the research involved.

My appt. is at 7:45 in the morning. Last food at 7:00, usual fasting info I suspect. Haven't done it in a long time but they provide detailed instructions..

Tired. For all of you who are following this..I hope I learn something that will help someone.

Billye

Dear Billlye:

I live in Minneapolis, MN. How did you find the weather on the road as you went through Minnesota? Hope the storms missed your route. Let us know how things go at the Mayo Clinic.

There is a thin layer of snow on our ground in Minneapolis this morning but nothing more than that in sight. Hope our roads stay snow free for your return.

By the way, we wear clothes in layers here, to keep warm. One can always take off a layer. About three layers of tops does it for me.

Shirley H.

Shirley:

Does it ever get to 75 in Minnesota???

I would go nuts if I had to wear three layers of clothing. I just lost enough weight so I can zip up my winter coat with no problem.
Imagine having to put 3 layers of tops under that coat? I would need to buy a bigger coat AND I'M NOT DOING THAT!!!!!

lol

Melody

Forgot where you live, Mel- but even here on the East Coast-Middle (N.Va/Md/Pa/NJ) we always should buy a winter coat at least one size larger, if not two, to compensate for layers. For me-a long sleeve tee (thermal in Jan/Feb) then a shirt, then a sweater. In Jan/Feb, thermal 'long johns' bottoms under pants is mandatory if you're going to be outside for more than just a trip to -get in the car, go to a mall, and home again. I work outside frequently, all year long and layers are the only way to dress. Coats haveta accomodate. Sorry about your vanity, and happy about pride in losing weight, but winters.......... ya gotta look like a marshmallow to be warm. :>)