New Year's Resolutions?
 

:Scratch-Head: Even though most of us, if we are making a resolve to do better at something, most of these vows will be gone and forgotten by Valentine’s Day, and in some cases (probably my own too) even sooner. Nonetheless I thought I would ask… do you have any?

I don’t usually play this game, but I am thinking of giving a go at figuring out how the heck I can drop a few pounds, :holysheep: okay… more than a few. :p I certainly found a few extra over the holiday’s and they sure weren’t needed given how much weight I’ve gained over the last few years :pizza:. I would love to blame it entirely on my meds, which I KNOW are not helping matters :Noooo:, but I have got to change my eating habits. It used to be that I could just burn it off. Of course I’ve never had a high metabolism :mad:, but I was at least able to workout. My age is certainly now also working against me too, great! :rolleyes:

:Ponder: :Dunno:I can’t get my head around how I’m supposed to get my metabolism up, my heart rate up because it’s not just the normal omg I haven’t used that muscle in a while, and I’ll just be a bit sore for a few days. It would be more like OMG where’s the dilaudid drip? :yikes: And can I have one while I try to be active? Now let’s define active… Oh and we’re going to need tons of IV Zofran so I don’t puke :vomit2:, and do you even think I’ll be able to sit up, stand or even walk while I’m on these meds :thud: (if that was even possible)? Of course I’m being facetious… SO WHAT THE HECK IS ONE TO DO that has this damn disease? Just diet, no exercise? I guess they call it physical therapy. Well some of the priciest gyms are cheaper than PT. :Sigh:

Anyway, this is just ONE area of my life that needs a bit of improvement. I would love to hear any of your resolutions….


Ps... I had fun with the animated gifs :Tip-Hat:

My new year's resolution is going to be to save money. I have a certain amount that I want to set aside each month (no excuses). That will mean curbing my spending, grocery shopping with a budget, etc. It's going to be hard but I think I can do it if I just commit and focus.

My new year resolutions are to try to eat healthier, exercise more, be more postiive, save money, be kinder, go to church more, appreciate life more and to try to stop worrying and apologizing so much.

• Save Money: This is a good one Catra, and something I too need to do!

- Our recent trip to San Francisco and then Christmas for five children and one grandbaby, and our lack of my income really wiped us out. Just yesterday we sat down looking at how to rebuild our rainy day fund. We will be giving it our best to do the same, and save some money.


• Be kinder, more appreciative, more spiritual, and stop worrying: Yes Ma’am Renee, all these for me too.

- I tend on average to be kind (I think), but boy I can lose my temper and patience with my young adult children. It’s like I stuff it down, stuff it down, and then explode with “what the hell were/are you thinking my dear child?” this also holds true with the medical community who don’t show interest in learning more about this thing we call CRPS/RSD.

- Spirituality, for me, does not include a weekly trip to church for fellowship. I realize it is a very popular choice for many, and one which I appreciate and respect in others, but do not practice myself, anymore. For me, church is just me and my higher power connecting; that comes in many forms and from many sources for me. Most often that happens here at home, but I much prefer it among the trees, mountains, and bonus if it’s next to water too. When in those places I feel closer to the creator and stand in awe of life and beauty, and I ALWAYS feel more centered, relaxed, and creative. And then it’s awesome because I tend to worry less too, and seem to take life more in stride and pain levels are lower. Yes Vrae! Do more of this!! I would also really like to learn more about meditation.

I like the meditation idea too, so I'm going to add that to my list. Thanks Vrae. I hope you and everyone else have a very happy and healthy new year.

During my recent trip to the er I found that my lipase was low. Even though the dr.s don't seem worried about this, I have read that it can cause an fat not to be dissolved properly this increasing weight and cholererstral and other things.
So my New Years resolution is to eat better and exercise.
Trying to get my hubby to join a gym with me.

Hi Vrae!! You were in a funny mood using those gifs!!! Very cute, made me smile! Going outdoors as you described will accomplish multiple things: connecting with your higher power, connecting with YOURSELF in the quiet, getting sunshine and fresh air and getting away from the food pantry. Enjoy!

Vrae - I am curious if you saw my "tell me how you balance it" thread. I am interested in how people balance their public face with the private and personal experience of pain and its challenges. Your thoughts would be welcomed! Thanks for reading.

Hi Alt! you too? I also had yet another trip to the ER, :rolleyes: oh I don’t know, but I think it was like a 7-10 days ago. So sorry to hear that you were there too :hug:, and I have to be honest, I had to ask the Google Gods about Lipase to learn more about it. Very, very interesting. Best of luck on the resolution and I’ll be right there with ya sista. <sigh> My mind is so motivated and yet my body is saying… really? Seriously? Okay…. BUT….It’s gonna hurrttt! I see a new neuro doc in a few weeks and perhaps with enough pain control I can be more active. That would be a miracle.

Oh Lottie… LMAO, :D yes…. Indeed, that would keep me out of the pantry for sure. That’s brilliant! I had not considered that. I think I will have to budget more gas money for my SUV. I’m about 45 min from being submerged in the mountains, and I will need to get my husband to drive Miss Daisy. Honestly, we do run for the hills at least once a quarter and sometimes more in the summertime. You’re right, you do connect with yourself and for me, it’s also an opportunity to reconnect with my husband too. Good thing hu? Because he is the driver. lol :wink: All kidding aside, it really does do something magical for my soul when we are able to get deep into the Rocky Mountains. :cool:

The balance thread: I did see it hon, but if I’m being honest, I haven’t read all of it, or any others for that matter. But yes, absolutely…. I’ll take a look and see if I can contribute. I’ve been bad about posting/contributing lately. Thanks for asking! Made me smile. Hope you’re doing well!

Ps… yes I was in a fun/silly mood. I’m not sure that it has left me yet. :D

I also want to add to my New Year's resolution to be more understanding, less judgmental and more forgiving, as well as be around people who are the same way. Happy New Year to All!

Oh my gosh!!! I can't believe you call it "driving Miss Daisy"!!! My husband and I say that all the time. Because my right foot/ankle/leg is affected, driving is a challenge. So, when possible, he drives me around. :-) Thank you for your thoughtful response on my balance thread. You are awesome!!
Go tell it on the mountains!!

Daisy's
 

aww... Thank you Miss Lottie, I mean Miss Daisy :p lol.... And I would go to the mountains, but I am looking out my window at The Great Divide and damn girl, it looks COLD lol.... so just as soon as they get a little more above FREEZING I will tell my husband that my new friend, who ironically shares my name, said that I should do just that! I think that in the spring I will plant me some perennial Daisy's in solidification and honor of my, your, and all the others who share our name... Miss Daisy.

Have yourself a good day! :hug:

You are a crack - up! Thank you for making me smile!
:-)

Mine is the same basically! I HATE the weight I've put on. Growing up I was always thin (too thin really) In my mid to late 30's I was average to thin still eating whatever I wanted. I do blame pretty much all of it on this damn monster. Between the medications, no activity and diet. I know for me it is hard to eat right when your stomach is bothering you or you are feeling horrible and can't prepare food or shop.

Just LOVE the original post Vrae!! So cute & funny - something we can all relate to too! I keep reading your post trying to get myself out of the dumps.

Of course, I have that battle as well. The meds have caused weight gain despite trying to be active everyday and watching diet as much as possible.
I don't think 20 stellate ganglion blocks have helped by thyroid either.

My real battle will be how to proceed with life in general. I know I'm about to be "separated" from my job. Really, I guess I should be thankful they've strung me along this far. My short term disability changed to long term. The long term provider required that I apply for S.S. disability. I did - 4 mos. later denied. Now going thru an atty. and waiting.........................

All that is for a later post I've been meaning to do. Can't type enough before I get logged out. I'm just so slow anymore.

So, for now main New Year's Resolution: Find useful purpose in life.:Sinking:

Vrae - sorry to go off topic a little..

Az-Di - Are you still receiving LTD? Most STD/LTD require everyone to file for SSD but that should not affect your ability to recover benefits owed to you for your current claim on your LTD policy. They are just looking to offset your benefit amount if you are in fact approved for SSD. Just wanted to be sure you weren't giving up on LTD while you wait for SSD approval which for some can take years.

I was around a lady the other day who complains about her minor health problems all the time so I told her about my RSD. I told her that I do not tell many people about this (hint hint)at all because when I can forget about it, I do. If everyone knew I had it then the conversation would be all about health issues. She didn't complain about herself again!!! Before going back to work I told my boss to tell all not to ask me how I was doing because I still cry about it at random times.I want every second possible to be RSD free!!! Many of my closes friends still do not know I have this. My New year's resolution is to keep this new me to myself and only announce it when necessary.

Thanks, & oh heck no I wouldn't give up LTD as long as I can get it. I know to expect SSD to take quite some time.
I used up 60 P.T. visits (allowed by insurance) in 5 months trying so agressively to get this to "snap out of it". I'm glad for the new year to go back to that.
It just feels weird. I'm 54 y/o and have almost always worked (2 1/2 yr. time out for kids). Have never even tried in my life to collect any benefit in this way.

I wish I had the luxury to think about something else beside pain. I'm just gonna try to survive another year. (I say that every year) :)

Happy new year!
Heather

I know I said my big goal is to set aside a certain amount of money every month...and that is still my number one...but a friend of mine wants to do this group thing where we all set health goals for ourselves and push one another to commit to them and make it happen so I figured...why not? So here's what I came up with:

-Start every day eating a piece of fruit (or several...but at least one)
-No caffeine
-Eat at least 2 salads a week
-No ordering out except for special occasions (people coming over, etc)
-Bring lunch to work instead of ordering out
-Make "from scratch" meals at least 4 days a week.
-Go to the grocery store at least once a week.

I know from experience that the goals need to be very specific and measurable because something like "eat healthier" is too vague and hard to stick to. I've actually already been on the no caffeine for several months now and am proud I have been able to stick to it. I do follow the 4 Fs diet but this past year I got a bit lazy and started ordering out more. So I want to get back to being good and break those bad habits.

Great ideas Catra! I am working with a nutritionist. I know all the fundamentals but I need structure and someone to be accountable to. Doing it on my own has never worked, I just don't have the necessary self diccipline. I wish you the best! ~Lottie