Tag Archives: Knee Surgery

Unhelpful Advice

November 3, 2013 · by · in Living · Leave a comment

This past week was frustrating.  I’ve had knee issues for a very long time…long enough to have six knee surgeries (five on my left knee and the last three have been back to back).  Needless to say both my surgeon and I are running out of options. The latest issue was my knee locking up […]

Worry Eating

October 5, 2013 · by · in Nutrition · Leave a comment

I know the only reason I should eat is if I’m hungry.  For me, it’s so much harder than it sounds.  I’m not making an excuse…I’m admitting my fault. I can’t remember a time in my life when food was a friend and not a foe.  My parents have always struggled with their weight and […]

How Doctors Tell You To Lose Weight

February 9, 2013 · by · in Nutrition · Leave a comment

The other day a friend confessed to me, devastated, that he doctor told her that she should consider bariatric surgery.  OMG…are you freaking kidding.  My friend is over 5’9″ and she weighs a bit over 200 pounds.  While she is not at an ideal weight and maybe she even falls into the “obese” category (like […]

Thankful Thursday: Pets Make the Perimeter Life Joyful

January 17, 2013 · by · in Thankful Thursday · 1 Comment

As I was sitting here thinking about my topic for Thankful Thursday, I couldn’t help but think of my dogs.  Especially since my youngest little guy had knee surgery and just came back home today.  Being single can be very lonely.  Aside from human company (and I even question that at times), there is nothing […]