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Ahhh, today is so lovely. Every day this week I have had something I just had to go do and it generally took much longer than I anticipated. Today, I get to just be at home by myself and do what I want. I slept in after getting The Boy off to school, then watched a bit of television and then ambled into the kitchen to make myself a tuna melt on ciabatta bread. Yum! :)
After a bit of internet time I am going to go touch up my roots (Shhhh!) and then organize my freezer for the meals I made this week. Nice!

I hope all my hippie buddies are having a good day as well. :flwrysmile:
 
You sound great, @DeepBreath. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your day, and that you're in such good spirits. Your tuna melt sounds delicious! I ordered this powder that you can brush on to touch up your roots. It's called Wow, and they have it on Amazon. A professional hair and makeup artist introduced me to it. It's really cool. Just thought I'd mention it, in case you don't want to touch up your roots as often as you do. I need to henna my hair again, too.

It sounds like your hips are doing really well. Can you believe the difference in how you feel this year, compared to last year?
 
Ooh, thank you, @Hip Hip Hooray! I'll definitely look up the Wow product. :) You know, it's interesting to note that I don't have to touch up my roots as much since my surgeries. I used to have to do it pretty religiously every six weeks, but this is only the second time I've had to in the 5 months since my first surgery.
I love henna. I used to use it as well. I really enjoy its scent.
The tuna melt was yummy. It was a cozy treat. :)
Oh my goodness...I honestly don't have the words to describe the difference between how I feel now as compared to last year. I remember making that long trip from Germany to Virgina, with two layovers in the states and having to navigate those airports on my aching hips. It was truly horrible. I am SO thankful to not feel like that any more.
How about you? Back to yoga and dancing and enjoying your lovely garden and orchard! It's amazing, isn' it? :)
 
Hi @DeepBreath, That is interesting. I guess your hair isn't growing as fast since the surgery. I really like the Wow. My hair grows fast, though. I need to do my roots once a month without the Wow. I really like it, but it's expensive. A little goes a long way, though.

I know, I felt the same way last year. I had to take the train to visit my parents, because it was too painful to drive. I didn't think I'd ever be able to take road trips in my car again! What a difference. There is a lot of mental strain before this surgery. It is amazing what we can do now...I'm very grateful.
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I'm glad you're able to take those road trips again. :) There are so many things that we just take for granted that bad hips take away from us. Being able to do them again is incredible.
You're right about the mental strain. Combined with the physical limitations, they just made life exhausting.
Yaay for a better life post surgery!
 
Amen to that about the mental strain pre-surgery! When I see pictures of myself from back then, the pain on my face is so evident. I can only imagine how hard those trips were @DeepBreath and @Hip Hip Hooray! In a way it is great to have those memories to compare then vs now.

Yay @DeepBreath your day to yourself sounds wonderful and now I am craving a tuna melt - I may have to run out and buy some ciabatta bread today, yum!

My hair growth also had slowed down considerably since my surgery but it is now getting back to normal. I had it cut about 8 weeks ago and I just went to one of those cheapie places with a coupon and the hairdresser chopped it off, I was crying when I left there because it looked terrible but now it's already grown back. I think that after surgery, some processes like hair growth take a back seat so our bodies can focus on healing but then things eventually return to normal. I need to touch up my roots also and may have to check out that Wow product on Amazon.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday! :flwrysmile:
 
@Hipster Girl, I'm planning on having another tuna melt today. I love that ciabatta bread! :)
Aww man, I'm sorry you had that experience with your hair cut. Sometimes they sure can get it wrong, can't they? I'm glad it's grown back now though.
What an interesting theory about our bodies focusing on healing and less on other activities. That makes perfect sense. I'm tickled pink not to have to touch up my roots as often. I'll take the reprieve! :)
 
@DeepBreath, I couldn't agree more on the welcome reprieve! Touching up roots is one of those annoying maintenance things that has to be done but seems like such a chore.

I might have to go get me some ciabatta bread today! Do you make your tuna melt on the stove, grill, or panini press? I have a George Foreman grill that I've made them on and they come out pretty good, like a panini. I really like that George Foreman grill but am so limited on counter space so it is tucked away and out of sight, out of mind. I might have to take it out today. I recently bought a Keurig in a fun neon orange color and that is front and center on my counter. The bright splash of color is fun and happy so I love having that on my counter.
 
I just now figured out what I'm going to have for lunch! Yep, a lovely tuna melt (which I haven't had in years)! YUM!!!! Hugs to you my friend!!!! :friends:
 
@Hipster Girl, I agree. It doesn't really take long to do the touch ups, but it's just a chore.
I get ciabatta rolls (at Walmart actually...I usually avoid that place like the plague, but do make a pilgramage every so often to get a few things. I buy several bags of the ciabatta and freeze them).
Anyhoo, I toast them in the toaster first, then put the tuna salad on them and a slice of sharp cheddar. I put it on a little grill pan lined with foil and pop it under the broiler in my oven. So yummy :)
We have a George Foreman as well and I love it. The thing is that we have limited counter space as well, so it has been relegated to one of the super high cabinet shelves. I'll look at it every once in awhile, but I'm usually alone when it's time to start dinner and I have no desire to scale the countertop trying to get it. :yikes:
Yaay about your Keurig! Aren't they wonderful? I got one for my birthday last year and I absolutely love it. I adore orange. I think it's such a cheerful color. :)
 
@Cynthia777, I have that happen to me as well. I'll be glancing through threads and realize someone has tagged me but I won't get a notification. :umm:
How are you feeling? I hope your weekend has been lovely. :)
 
Hi @DeepBreath, Glad to hear you are not scaling the counter top. Your tuna melts sound delicious. I've never had ciabatta rolls. I've been making tuna sandwiches, but they are just cold, with chopped sweet pickles and green onions and on whole grain bread. Your tuna melts sound much more gourmet.

You and @Hipster Girl had two separate surgeries. That seems like more strain on the body. It's so interesting to hear about things like hair growth. Our bodies do so much that we take for granted. I'm curious to how we will all be feeling at the one year mark. These threads are a good diary.
 
@DeepBreath -I enjoyed reading about your peaceful day and the tuna melt on ciabatta. Yep, now you've got me craving one, too!

Speaking of food, I know that I'm not quite as anxious about the upcoming surgery because I still have a good appetite. Last pre-op I lost my appetite which is what happens when I'm upset.

Always love reading about how thankful you are to have that old hip pain behind you now. So happy for you!

Thanks for posting the encouraging words on my thread. I hope you had a fun weekend!
 
It looks like you've got everybody craving tuna melts now @DeepBreath :heehee:

I agree with @Hip Hip Hooray! , good thing you didn't try to scale your countertop trying to get your George Foreman. :)I am going to have to try your method. While I do love my George Foreman and the metal plates are dishwasher safe, it still takes up room on my counter until I run a load of dishes and get it put back together and put away. I only run a load of dishes every couple of days, so it's just not that convenient.

Yes, I do love my Keurig! That was such a nice birthday gift for someone to get you! I have gotten spoiled at work - someone brought one for the break room and I started to use it because the coffee is so much better than what the company provides so I figured I better get one for home use since I won't be at work much longer. I buy the pods in bulk at Sam's or Costco for pretty cheap - about 30¢ a cup which is way cheaper than Starbucks or someplace. The machine itself was a luxury but it was on sale at Kohl's and I had 20% off plus I earned Kohl's cash so that's how I justified it to myself. :wink:

@Readysetgo I agree the appetite is a good indicator of anxiety level. I'm so glad to hear you still have your appetite and are much less anxious about your upcoming surgery. You are going to do just great! :)
 
@Cynthia777, I didn't see your post about the tuna melt til just now. I hope you had one and enjoyed it! :)
I'm so sorry you're still dealing with that rash, friend. It's so aggravating when stuff like that lingers. Is it itchy?

@Hip Hip Hooray! yeah, I think it's a good idea for me to stay off the countertops. :wink: Your tuna sandwiches sound great. I love whole grain bread!
You're right about our threads being a good diary. I haven't gone back and read mine in a long time. When I feel impatient I should. It will remind me to feel grateful. :)

@Readysetgo, I'm so glad to hear that you are less anxious this time around. It does seem much easier the second time...not completely stress free, but definitely better. It's great that you have a good appetite too. We need that fuel to help us heal. I hope you're able to have a yummy tuna melt soon. :)
I look forward to hearing from you as you heal from your next surgery! You've got this, friend. :flwrysmile:

@Hipster Girl, LOL, my Keurig was from my husband. We have started making very detailed lists when it comes to gifts. We've learned the hard way from moving so often with the military that too much stuff is just no good. Instead of trying to guess what one another would like and possibly taking a swing and a miss and just having more 'stuff', we list a couple of things we really want and stick to it. The Keurig was at the top of my wish list last year. :)
I smiled over your mention of your great deal at Kohl's. I love that store. I got my favorite hand bag there. I had a coupon, the purse was on sale, and there was an extra 20% off that day only. Talk about a rush! I love a good deal!
Have a great week, friend. Hang in there. :flwrysmile:
 
@DeepBreath, that's a great idea to make the gift lists and then when each of you gets the other something, you know it is something you each really want. It's good to cut down on having too much stuff like you said and it's also practical so money isn't wasted on something that isn't particularly wanted or needed. I love Kohl's too - I shop there a lot. Your hand bag sounds like it was a great deal and they have some really pretty ones there.

Hope you have a great week too! :)
 
Itchy? Yes, but thankfully not too bad. Didn't end up with that luscious tuna melt, but I guarantee its on my lunch menu sometime this week. :-)
 
Hi @DeepBreath, I went back and read my thread, and was surprised at how much I had forgotten. It does help with gratitude.

That's great that you and your husband have wish lists for your gifts. It's nice to get something you really want, and can really use.
 
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