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Challenge 24
Yowie wrote:
There is Usenet, and there is Real Life. Sometimes I am stupid and ignore Joel and/or tell the Yowlet to go away and/or push a kitty away because I am typing a Very Important Post to here (or elsewhere on usenet) and don't want to be interrupted. By doing so, I am implying that usenet is more important in my life that Joel, Cary, or the cats. Its not. So, this is my challenge. Go 24 hours without Usenet. Instead, hug your partner. Scritch a kitty. Ring your parents / siblings / kids and tell them that you love them. Write - with pen and paper - a letter to a dear friend rather than dropping them an e-mail. Go to church/temple/coven. Do that chore you've been putting off. Make one of the many recipes you've always promised yoruself you were going to try. Go to the musem, Volunteer at the shelter. Go to the park and see the kids run around. Maybe run around yourself and do something daft like you did as a kid. Blow bubbles, Jump in the puddle, roll down that grassy hill. Just get out and smell the roses. Then, when you've had a dose of Reality, have got some perspective on the *important things* in your life, feel free to come back to usenet. I can promise you that it hasn't collapsed without your words of wisdom, in fact I would wager that no-one has really noticed your absence. I am starting my challenge as of 2:06pm local time. See you all later, I'm gonna be enjoying meatspace. Care to join me? Vicky (not Yowie for 24 hours) Nah, just divide your time between your loved ones, including your computer |
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Challenge 24
Kreisleriana wrote:
I do it pretty often. I try to do it at least once a week. Me too. Plus I have time to do all my other stuff too. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
CatNipped wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
"jmcquown" wrote in message
. .. CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill I'm glad you're feeling better, but I know it sucks to be on a diet - it's bad enough when you put *yourself* on one to lose a few pounds, but to know that if you eat the wrong things it will make you sick - again, that sucks! Please keep us updated and let us know when the surgery is scheduled. Nose Kisses, CatNipped |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
jmcquown wrote:
CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill Dang, your diet sounds worse than mine! Get through this and you'll be okay. It's only temporary. Crap, I mean, I can't eat dairy, peanuts, eggs, meat, spinach, brussels sprouts, etc, for the rest of my life. Count your blessings. (I know that sounds weird, but I'm trying to be supportive, here.) I love you tons! kili |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
"jmcquown" wrote in message . .. CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill Sending purrs that you are feeling well enough for the dietary restrictions to be a PITA. Those single serving cups of fruit and applesauce aren't bad. The berry flavored apple sauce is really pretty good. The cups of pudding aren't awful either, if you get a decent brand. We have half a shelf in the refrigerator dedicated to these things and another shelf in the freezer to guilt free "ice cream" treats. Jo |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
"jmcquown" wrote in
: CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill I was going to ask you about all of this because I am having problems dealing with the medical system here. My doctor was away when I was admitted to the hospital but I don't think that is a good excuse. The gi doc who did the colonoscopy is now in India with a family emergency so I met with his boss but not one of my doctors seems to know what to tell me to do. I was told to go back to normal foods but as I started dialing in more fiber I think I started getting "stopped" up again. every time I see a doctor it cost me a day fo work and a bunch of money. I am going to see my primary doc in about an hour and plan to tell him I am frightened and frustrated. I think I should be back on the low residue diet (me too on the white bread BTW) and hopefully I will stabilize until Sept. Oct. when I can get surgery if it is still indicated. I was not even too bad with the low residue diet but no one told me to stay on it including the surgeons. I am very glad to see you say all this because I am finally thinking I am not the crazy one and you give a bit of confirmation to that. Have you been told how "normal" (and how soon) you will be after they do surgery? ps: My thing is the amazing lentil soup I make that I need to not make. Andy |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
outsider wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in : CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill I was going to ask you about all of this because I am having problems dealing with the medical system here. My doctor was away when I was admitted to the hospital but I don't think that is a good excuse. The gi doc who did the colonoscopy is now in India with a family emergency so I met with his boss but not one of my doctors seems to know what to tell me to do. I was told to go back to normal foods but as I started dialing in more fiber I think I started getting "stopped" up again. every time I see a doctor it cost me a day fo work and a bunch of money. I am going to see my primary doc in about an hour and plan to tell him I am frightened and frustrated. I think I should be back on the low residue diet (me too on the white bread BTW) and hopefully I will stabilize until Sept. Oct. when I can get surgery if it is still indicated. I was not even too bad with the low residue diet but no one told me to stay on it including the surgeons. I am very glad to see you say all this because I am finally thinking I am not the crazy one and you give a bit of confirmation to that. Nope, you're not crazy! He told me to stick with the low residue thing until after the surgery. I'm pretty sure not doing that (not being told to) after my first encounter in the emergency room is what landed me in the hospital in the first place. Have you been told how "normal" (and how soon) you will be after they do surgery? The surgery is laproscopic so as surgeries go pretty simple. 1-2 days in hospital at most. Should be over it in about a week. I'm still not going to rush things afterwards, though. ps: My thing is the amazing lentil soup I make that I need to not make. Andy Bummer! I adore lentil soup. Jill |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
"jmcquown" wrote in
: outsider wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in : CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill I was going to ask you about all of this because I am having problems dealing with the medical system here. My doctor was away when I was admitted to the hospital but I don't think that is a good excuse. The gi doc who did the colonoscopy is now in India with a family emergency so I met with his boss but not one of my doctors seems to know what to tell me to do. I was told to go back to normal foods but as I started dialing in more fiber I think I started getting "stopped" up again. every time I see a doctor it cost me a day fo work and a bunch of money. I am going to see my primary doc in about an hour and plan to tell him I am frightened and frustrated. I think I should be back on the low residue diet (me too on the white bread BTW) and hopefully I will stabilize until Sept. Oct. when I can get surgery if it is still indicated. I was not even too bad with the low residue diet but no one told me to stay on it including the surgeons. I am very glad to see you say all this because I am finally thinking I am not the crazy one and you give a bit of confirmation to that. Nope, you're not crazy! He told me to stick with the low residue thing until after the surgery. I'm pretty sure not doing that (not being told to) after my first encounter in the emergency room is what landed me in the hospital in the first place. Have you been told how "normal" (and how soon) you will be after they do surgery? The surgery is laproscopic so as surgeries go pretty simple. 1-2 days in hospital at most. Should be over it in about a week. I'm still not going to rush things afterwards, though. ps: My thing is the amazing lentil soup I make that I need to not make. Andy Bummer! I adore lentil soup. Jill Thanks. This info helps. My doc was pretty good this time too but I have some work work to do so will update you a bit later. The soup problem is even worse since I also put barley in it and can eat the whole pot I love it so much but I do up some mushroom and pepper soup which fits the low res a bit better. Glad to see your on the mend too. More later. Andy |
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OT Health & Diet Update (WAS: Challenge 24)
jmcquown wrote:
CatNipped wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message news I did think about Usenet some when I was in the hospital for 7 days but only because hospitals are terribly boring. I wasn't begging the nursing staff to smuggle in a laptop with wireless Jill How are you feeling, Jill? Are you able to eat anything more solid than soup now? Nose Kisses, CatNipped I feel good, thanks! The surgeon wants to let my system get "back to normal" before scheduling my surgery. I'm to call immediately (day or night) so he can call in antibiotics if any of my symptoms return in the meantime. I've been off the liquid diet since before I was discharged from the hospital. I have to eat a low fiber diet for a while. This confuses some people since (allegedly) diverticulitis is caused by not getting enough fiber. Problem is, high fiber food isn't easily digrested and gets trapped in the diverticuli. Once the diverticuli become inflamed and infected (and in my case, rupture) fibrous foods make things worse. So for the time being, no whole grain breads or pastas (I had to buy a loaf of white bread for the first time in 25+ years!). White flour all the way. White "Texas toast" makes a fine grilled cheese sandwich, though I need to avoid overly fatty and fried foods but that's not a problem. Meat needs to be lean and practically "chopped". I had a breakfast of ham & scrambled eggs in the hospital. The ham had been chopped into tiny bits. I'm sure some of the kitties here would have approved! I have to avoid fresh fruits; who'd have thought a peach or an apple was too high in fiber? They are. Canned (processed) fruit is fine. Vegetables need to be well cooked. That's not a problem... I don't like veggies cooked to mush but I was never a fan of "tender-crisp" and the texture of raw veggies makes me cringe. Potatoes have to be peeled; none of those "homestyle" mashed taters with the skins left on. I have to avoid nuts and seeds at all costs. For the time being things like lentils and some dried beans (which I love) are a no-no. Tomato sauce has to be strained to remove the seeds. I can't eat corn, either, which is a shame since I love corn on the cob and I make a mean corn chowder! But the skin of the kernels is too fibrous and difficult to digest. (sigh) Jill Purrs that you stay feeling OK. Skritches to Persia. Sam, supervised by Mistletoe |
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