Originally Posted by Jilly
haha I laughed out loud at that one!
haha I laughed out loud at that one!
I purposely scheduled a car repair miles away late in April so I would not have to make the trip in the snow. Looks like I may anyway. Worse, I wanted them to put the summer tires back on the car. But it seems it's too early for that, too.
Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. - Booker T. Washington
That 10-pound restriction is tough to stick to. Heck, a gallon of milk weighs 8 pounds. I know you know it's important to follow it though, so I don't have to lecture you about getting help with groceries and around the house and such.I am getting bored! 10 days post surgery... No lifting over 10# for 6 weeks!!! The garden beckons. Oy.There must be some little tasks you can do in the garden in the meantime. Good luck getting through those 6 weeks. I'm pulling for ya!
Kara
Remember that there are a lot of better sources of potassium than bananas. Milk, orange juice, melons, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms...Concentrate on eating more of all of that for a week and see if the leg cramps ease up. Another remedy: tonic water (vodka or gin optional). I have lots of experience with this from when my DH was on a potassium-restricted diet. His doctor actually "ordered" him to drink tonic.
Kara
pickle juice is also great for leg cramps!!Remember that there are a lot of better sources of potassium than bananas. Milk, orange juice, melons, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms...Concentrate on eating more of all of that for a week and see if the leg cramps ease up. Another remedy: tonic water (vodka or gin optional). I have lots of experience with this from when my DH was on a potassium-restricted diet. His doctor actually "ordered" him to drink tonic.
Kara
The calcium helps you absorb the magnesium and the magnesium is the key for reducing leg cramps. My daddy swears by a bar of ivory soap at the end of the bed.http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2005/...oap-under-the/
Float On: My "Happy Place" is on my little kayak in the coves of Table Rock Lake.
May 2 in SWMO and there is a forecast of snow flurries. It's been in the 80's and I just saw the first fireflys of the year Tuesday night (hope their little sparkly butts keep them warm tonight).
Float On: My "Happy Place" is on my little kayak in the coves of Table Rock Lake.
You beat me to the soap thing. That and the gin-soaked raisins are my favorite People's Pharmacy tips.
It is well, when judging a friend, to remember that he is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality. Arnold Bennett
Not really a peeve per say, but I don't know where to put this until I have time to sort it out. I just do not know where I fit in in the scheme of things, like maintaining friendships, maintaining family ties, dealing with my introversion and generally feeling horribly socially awkward about what "normal" people do. I am first to admit I guess I am somewhat of an oddball and it's really bothering me today...
Okay, off to work now.
SiouzQ, I struggle with the same thing and have been wanting to write about that. It seems that there are many people at this forum who feel much the same way. So, I started a thread. Think it is my first one.
Last edited by Jilly; 5-3-13 at 4:39pm. Reason: stupid autocorrect
It is well, when judging a friend, to remember that he is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality. Arnold Bennett
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