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MickaC said:
My thoughts and prayers will be with you….hope it goes well for you this time.
You’re no way ready to check out…..get through your procedure…..and come back to us and post when you’re able to.
TAKE EXTRA CARE.
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Supposedly they are taking extra care not to give me another infection, fingers crossed.
 

hollydolly said:
whaaaaaaattttt... £17 dollars for purple shampoo ?.. this is my face when I read it... 😬😧😮😲😖
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Well this is the first purple shampoo I have ever bought, I don't know alot about it yet. Couple of weeks ago I bought a gloss for gray hair and it really made a difference in the look and softness of my hair. I can't afford to go to the salon so I have been looking for things that might help. I have, as you know, been having hair loss problems. I am just trying to find things that might help or make things look better.

After much research and talking with my doctor. This is a problem that many women suffer pre and post menopausal as the estrogen in our bodies decline. That also leads to hair growth on our faces. Estrogen therapy, at least here is not used because of cancer.

I have posted that I am jealous of your beautiful hair. You are truly blessed!!
You are a beautiful lady, I am just average, my hair was my crowning glory and it is leaving. I have nothing to fall back on. I don't have your sense of style, your figure, the lacking of aging in your face. Don't get me wrong, I am not unhappy with my size, my wrinkles or my style. I just hate losing my hair!!
 
Blessed said:
What was the recipe you used? I have one that is very good, not to hot. And most of it is just opening cans. The little bit of heat comes from a can of rotel. It also freezes very well.

As far as the cat, I have three dogs. I count that as exercise, it is constant!
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No recipe, @Blessed the cup of chicken tortilla soup I got yesterday at Applebees was just not edible by itself. But sauté 1/4 onion, some chopped up leftover chicken, and the soup from the restaurant, then add the progresso corn chowder, it was just the right combination of creamy with a tiny kick.

I tend to be a fly-by-the-seat-if-my-pants cook 👩‍🍳
 

Ruthanne said:
Yes she's a she. Named Suzy. She likes most raw vegetables as well as cooked. She also likes strawberries and blueberries 🫐 and all kinds of poultry and meat. I give her little bits of everything. As for sweets I may give her a tiny bit. Too much upsets their stomach. She also loves her doggie treats. I get her Fruitables , chewy sticks and a peanut butter treat.
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I am careful about the grapes!! I cant give mine chewy sticks because all 3 will fight over them. My little boy will just take them outside and bury them. I still buy them but they are used as something to distract them when I am doing there nails or trimming hair from their foot pads. (also trimming their bottoms, so no dingleberries) LOL

The peanut butter is saved for the holidays, I make a little tray of treats, with carrots, green beans, chunks of sweet potatoes, little chunks of cheese, chicken I have poached. We do spoil them rotten, don't we?
 
Blessed said:
Well this is the first purple shampoo I have ever bought, I don't know alot about it yet. Couple of weeks ago I bought a gloss for gray hair and it really made a difference in the look and softness of my hair. I can't afford to go to the salon so I have been looking for things that might help. I have, as you know, been having hair loss problems. I am just trying to find things that might help or make things look better.

After much research and talking with my doctor. This is a problem that many women suffer pre and post menopausal as the estrogen in our bodies decline. That also leads to hair growth on our faces. Estrogen therapy, at least here is not used because of cancer.

I have posted that I am jealous of your beautiful hair. You are truly blessed!!
You are a beautiful lady, I am just average, my hair was my crowning glory and it is leaving. I have nothing to fall back on. I don't have your sense of style, your figure, the lacking of aging in your face. Don't get me wrong, I am not unhappy with my size, my wrinkles or my style. I just hate losing my hair!!
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Your post struck a cord. I am sorry your hair is thinning, and I wish I could give you my hair. I have my hair cut extremely short, only leave an inch on the top, and the sides are shaved down with a number one blade. I actually hate having hair. But my Joey would have a fit if I shaved my head bald.

But I really hate my knees so swollen from arthritis; I keep them covered.
 
Was happy with my visit with my primary doctor. I switched to him a couple of years ago and am so glad I did. He's miles better than any GP/Internist I've in a very long time. Attentively LISTENS to what I have to say and sees me in person!

He recommended some slow release magnesium for my PVC aka pre-ventricular contractions aka irregular heartbeat. It's not dangerous but can be very unsettling. He also referred me to their spine center in response to my complaint of back pain brought on by picking up and carrying around my twenty pound grandson. Doc said they'll do some PT and figure out how else to help me.

He ordered the standard complement of blood work. I went directly from his office to a lab in the same building. Within four hours all of the results hit my email inbox! Gotta give them their props on speed and communication.

It was reassuring to see that all of my test results are good. HGBA1C at 5.4. Yay! Given the rampant diabetes in my extended family, I look closely at this number.

While it's true that our time can expire at any moment, with advanced age the possibility increases of a sudden death or severe disability from a heart attack or stroke. Getting a yearly physical helps allay my fears that my number is coming up.
 
Aneeda72 said:
Supposedly they are taking extra care not to give me another infection, fingers crossed.
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I am just happy you have realized and accepted that it has to be done. When there are so many problems after a procedure we are all just ready to give up. That is not the answer. Most all of us will come around it they will just give us time to adjust and accept we have to do it. I will be praying for you. I know you will be fine but I know you are afraid. We all feel the same way when we have to have something done. It is normal!!
 
Blessed said:
Well this is the first purple shampoo I have ever bought, I don't know alot about it yet. Couple of weeks ago I bought a gloss for gray hair and it really made a difference in the look and softness of my hair. I can't afford to go to the salon so I have been looking for things that might help. I have, as you know, been having hair loss problems. I am just trying to find things that might help or make things look better.

After much research and talking with my doctor. This is a problem that many women suffer pre and post menopausal as the estrogen in our bodies decline. That also leads to hair growth on our faces. Estrogen therapy, at least here is not used because of cancer.

I have posted that I am jealous of your beautiful hair. You are truly blessed!!
You are a beautiful lady, I am just average, my hair was my crowning glory and it is leaving. I have nothing to fall back on. I don't have your sense of style, your figure, the lacking of aging in your face. Don't get me wrong, I am not unhappy with my size, my wrinkles or my style. I just hate losing my hair!!
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OH I understand that you would be frantic about losing your hair ( thank you very much for the complements)>.. :love:..but I am shocked at the price of purple shampoo there.. here it's easy to pick up a bottle for around £2... I think if I sent you a bottle it might not even cost as much as £17 in postage..
 
Aneeda72 said:
Your post struck a cord. I am sorry your hair is thinning, and I wish I could give you my hair. I have my hair cut extremely short, only leave an inch on the top, and the sides are shaved down with a number one blade. I actually hate having hair. But my Joey would have a fit if I shaved my head bald.

But I really hate my knees so swollen from arthritis; I keep them covered.
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Aren't you sweet, I would take your hair and give you my knees. They are find but chubby!! LOL
 
StarSong said:
Was happy with my visit with my primary doctor. I switched to him a couple of years ago and am so glad I did. He's miles better than any GP/Internist I've in a very long time. Attentively LISTENS to what I have to say and sees me in person!

He recommended some slow release magnesium for my PVC aka pre-ventricular contractions aka irregular heartbeat. It's not dangerous but can be very unsettling. He also referred me to their spine center in response to my complaint of back pain brought on by picking up and carrying around my twenty pound grandson. Doc said they'll do some PT and figure out how else to help me.

He ordered the standard complement of blood work. I went directly from his office to a lab in the same building. Within four hours all of the results hit my email inbox! Gotta give them their props on speed and communication.

It was reassuring to see that all of my test results are good. HGBA1C at 5.4. Yay! Given the rampant diabetes in my extended family, I look closely at this number.

While it's true that our time can expire at any moment, with advanced age the possibility increases of a sudden death or severe disability from a heart attack or stroke. Getting a yearly physical helps allay my fears that my number is coming up.
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Star that's fabulous news, bound to put your mind at rest, and all the answers so quickly too..... can you, before I come out there add me to your Medical Insurance.. I'd like to make a visit to that Doctor.. :sneaky::D
 
Blessed said:
I am just happy you have realized and accepted that it has to be done. When there are so many problems after a procedure we are all just ready to give up. That is not the answer. Most all of us will come around it they will just give us time to adjust and accept we have to do it. I will be praying for you. I know you will be fine but I know you are afraid. We all feel the same way when we have to have something done. It is normal!!
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I really really don’t want the procedure, but because my heart stopped a couple times and has paused a few short times I can not drive and I can not really go anywhere alone. 😳. It’s so annoying when parts of your body won’t let you die, but won’t let you fully live either.

So, yes, I have been forced to accept that it has to be done. Yes, I am afraid I’ll get another infection. It’s so frustrating.

Thanks.
 
Blessed said:
I am careful about the grapes!! I cant give mine chewy sticks because all 3 will fight over them. My little boy will just take them outside and bury them. I still buy them but they are used as something to distract them when I am doing there nails or trimming hair from their foot pads. (also trimming their bottoms, so no dingleberries) LOL

The peanut butter is saved for the holidays, I make a little tray of treats, with carrots, green beans, chunks of sweet potatoes, little chunks of cheese, chicken I have poached. We do spoil them rotten, don't we?
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Yes my dog is very spoiled. She likes sweet potato too. I got some last week and will cook it soon.

Do your dogs like ice cream 🍦? Mine loves vanilla frostys from Wendy's. I haven't gotten her any of that I a really long time.

Suzy is older and I think about losing her a lot and my bird. They are my companions and after they go I'm not getting any more pets. Just can't stand the losses.
 
hollydolly said:
OH I understand that you would be frantic about losing your hair ( thank you very much for the complements)>.. :love:..but I am shocked at the price of purple shampoo there.. here it's easy to pick up a bottle for around £2... I think if I sent you a bottle it might not even cost as much as £17 in postage..
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Wow, all the upper end hair products here are crazy!! The gloss treatment I bought for gray hair was $15.00 a tube, enough for 3 treatments three weeks apart. Today when I was looking there were so many various products that were 30 to 40 a bottle. There were things that were even kept in a locked cabinet. I am not looking to be a movie star, I just want my hair to stop falling out and help me with the transition to gray. I have even given up blow drying to once or twice a week just to keep the stress off my hair.

What do you pay there for a cut/trim and color/highlight in a salon.? Just the basic would be 200 to 250 without tip.
 
Blessed said:
Wow, all the upper end hair products here are crazy!! The gloss treatment I bought for gray hair was $15.00 a tube, enough for 3 treatments three weeks apart. Today when I was looking there were so many various products that were 30 to 40 a bottle. There were things that were even kept in a locked cabinet. I am not looking to be a movie star, I just want my hair to stop falling out and help me with the transition to gray. I have even given up blow drying to once or twice a week just to keep the stress off my hair.

What do you pay there for a cut/trim and color/highlight in a salon.? Just the basic would be 200 to 250 without tip.
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well if I chose to have my hair done at a high end salon it would cost me the same in pounds .. but I don't...

I go to the Hairdressing College where they have a fully working salon, and the 3rd year students are closely supervised by Hairdresser tutors.

It takes longer to have my hair hi-lighted and cut there, because every step has to be supervised and discussed, so I can easily be in the chair for between 4 or 5 hours.. but the entire cost of a 1/2 head of hi-lights and a cut & blow dry is £40...
 
Ruthanne said:
Yes my dog is very spoiled. She likes sweet potato too. I got some last week and will cook it soon.

Do your dogs like ice cream 🍦? Mine loves vanilla frostys from Wendy's. I haven't gotten her any of that I a really long time.

Suzy is older and I think about losing her a lot and my bird. They are my companions and after they go I'm not getting any more pets. Just can't stand the losses.
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Yes, my babies love ice cream! Many people will freak out but they are allowed to lick the bowl clean, it is going straight to the dishwasher.

What I have realized is that we can't control when God calls our loved one home. We have to accept it the best way we can. My husband passed 12 years ago. Our sweetest dog ever 5 years ago. But, here I am with 3 dogs. Only one did I pick and bring home after my husband died. That was on the recommendation of my doctor. The second a family friend found for me after the sweetest dog passed. The third is the dog of that friend who died of a sudden cardiac arrest.

My point is many things are out of our control. When we lose a loved one, human or pet, it is up to him if we shall have another. I know I will never have a man in my life but I will never close my heart to an animal that needs my home, my love. I wish the same for you!
 
hollydolly said:
well if I chose to have my hair done at a high end salon it would cost me the same in pounds .. but I don't...

I go to the Hairdressing College where they have a fully working salon, and the 3rd year students are closely supervised by Hairdresser tutors.

It takes longer to have my hair hi-lighted and cut there, because every step has to be supervised and discussed, so I can easily be in the chair for between 4 or 5 hours.. but the entire cost of a 1/2 head of hi-lights and a cut & blow dry is £40...
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I have one nearby as well, I could go to them. That is a great deal!!
 
Blessed said:
Yes, my babies love ice cream! Many people will freak out but they are allowed to lick the bowl clean, it is going straight to the dishwasher.

What I have realized is that we can't control when God calls our loved one home. We have to accept it the best way we can. My husband passed 12 years ago. Our sweetest dog ever 5 years ago. But, here I am with 3 dogs. Only one did I pick and bring home after my husband died. That was on the recommendation of my doctor. The second a family friend found for me after the sweetest dog passed. The third is the dog of that friend who died of a sudden cardiac arrest.

My point is many things are out of our control. When we lose a loved one, human or pet, it is up to him if we shall have another. I know I will never have a man in my life but I will never close my heart to an animal that needs my home, my love. I wish the same for you!
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I'm just thinking of how long a dog lives and after Suzy is gone I probably won't be around much longer to take care of pets. Another pet would need someone younger than me. At least that's what my best sense tells me and I believe my best sense is God inspired.

I love my pets so much. I've had so many over the years.
 
Blessed said:
I have one nearby as well, I could go to them. That is a great deal!!
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I only go to them when I'm having my highlights in, because otherwise it's too expensive in the high street Salon... and I could go to them for a trim on it's own..it only costs £5.. for a trim with long layers.. but you have to book in advance and be there at a specific early morning time, and then because they're supervised a simple wash, trim and blow dry can take 2 hours.. .. so I prefer to just drop into a salon in town which does a wash , trim with long layers and a Blow dry for £20... ..it's a basic salon, I;ve posted pics of it before.. but as you've seen , they do my hair just as well as a Salon which charges £75 for the same thing..

This is the Cheap High street Salon ( not the college) .. this pic was a few weeks ago... wash, cut & blow dry... £20

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hollydolly said:
I only go to them when I'm having my highlights in, because otherwise it's too expensive in the high street Salon... and I could go to them for a trim on it's own..it only costs £5.. for a trim with long layers.. but you have to book in advance and be there at a specific early morning time, and then because they're supervised a simple wash, trim and blow dry can take 2 hours.. .. so I prefer to just drop into a salon in town which does a wash , trim with long layers and a Blow dry for £20... ..it's a basic salon, I;ve posted pics of it before.. but as you've seen , they do my hair just as well as a Salon which charges £75 for the same thing..

This is the Cheap High street Salon ( not the college) .. this pic was a few weeks ago... wash, cut & blow dry... £20

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Looks gorgeous 🥰
 
hollydolly said:
well if I chose to have my hair done at a high end salon it would cost me the same in pounds .. but I don't...

I go to the Hairdressing College where they have a fully working salon, and the 3rd year students are closely supervised by Hairdresser tutors.

It takes longer to have my hair hi-lighted and cut there, because every step has to be supervised and discussed, so I can easily be in the chair for between 4 or 5 hours.. but the entire cost of a 1/2 head of hi-lights and a cut & blow dry is £40...
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While you're visiting my doctor, I'll be going to your hairdressing college. That's an amazing price - and they do such a great job on your hair. It always looks fabulous in the photos.
 
StarSong said:
While you're visiting my doctor, I'll be going to your hairdressing college. That's an amazing price - and they do such a great job on your hair. It always looks fabulous in the photos.
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Thanks Star.. yes they do a fantastic job... even the trainees are always impressed at what the last trainee did.. :D last time when I was getting my hi-lights done.. 2 other trainees ( there's anything up to a dozen working at the same time ).. came up to me and said they'd driven into the car park just as I'd got out of my car and was admiring my hair colour as I walked away from them , even before it was done again.. :D..my DD still pays huge prices to have hair done at High End salons.. I think she's crazy.. but hey, ..
 
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