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Good morning, everyone! It is going to be another hot one here in mid-Michigan today. We are supposed to reach 90F. I did get a new fan that doesn't screech when on, so that helped cool my bedroom last night. I'm happy to report that I slept through the night and have no memory of waking up at all. I'm looking forward to better sleep after this surgery. We did pick up the paint samples yesterday, but it was too hot to do anything outdoors. We'll try to get to them today. We have some great days to celebrate. I do like macaroons, although I haven't had any since DS Mary Jo moved back from France. The wine sounds especially good. Many thanks to Tina @0106 for taking over while I was recovering from surgery. Tina did a stellar job! I so appreciate her willingness to step up and forward! Today's meal is a great one for your vegetarian/vegan family members. I tend to avoid it due to carbs, but if that isn't an issue for you, enjoy! The recipes today are all about making your own falafel. They all emphasize that you must start with dry chickpeas. Canned chickpeas don't work and the falafel will fall apart when frying them if you use canned. Here's the first one: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-falafel/ That does look good. It isn't just making the falafel, it is what you do with it once made that makes the meal. This next recipe has directions for different ways to fry the falafel as well as bake it. Then, put them in a warm pita with tomatoes and greens and some cucumber sauce and mmmmm. https://www.acouplecooks.com/classic-falafel/ Or, you can dip them in the cucumber sauce. That would save calories and carbs. This next one has directions for the air fryer. https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/classic-falafel-recipe/ I hope this gives everyone a few choices. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

@Horizon chaser 1957 @kazu @smitty34877 Lots of warm wishes for a safe and good outcome for your DH tomorrow. @ger_77 I hope the doctor can figure something out for your DH. We did get some paint samples, but are waiting until tomorrow to paint them on. It is way too hot out there to do anything right now. It was hard to find a true cranberry, but we think we came close. We'll see what you think after we do the paint swatches.

Good morning, everyone! It is going to be a hot one here in mid-Michigan today. Forecasted high is 90F. Something is wrong with my trusty window fan for the bedroom. I turned it on last night and it shrieked like crazy. I'll have to investigate today. @cruising sister Welcome home, Lorraine! I'm so glad you enjoyed your cruise. Norway is hard not to enjoy. @ocean sounds What a sad thing to happen. My thoughts and prayers for those involved and their families. I am sure hoping the fires can be contained soon. It has been so dry here that I understand that one errant ember can be a problem. I am happy to report that I am feeling almost 100% at this point. My only complaint is the itching around the incisions, but that is normal. So, we are all systems go here. We're going to get paint samples and try them out on the back trim. The color we are looking for will be the two doors as well as the trim around the roofline. There is a house down the street that has a lighter orange color as their accent. So, I am leaning towards the cranberry to be different. Today's meal sounds wonderful. It is kind of a variation of the salmon with strawberry relish. I have a recipe for minted chicken that I enjoy. But, I will definitely have to try this one. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

We were not expecting the painters until July, so this is a huge surprise. They explained that they had added on additional crew and the lack of rain allowed them to get ahead of schedule. Ok, dark green for the body of the house. Dark chocolate brown for the trim and accent color. We are still debating on the door and the trim around the roof. I'm leaning towards cranberry and Sue is staying silent She wants to get some samples of the two and see them on the trim around the roof. That is tomorrow's project.

Yes, yes, yes! The painters will be here next Monday to start on the house. We can't wait. No wonder I was dreaming about the paint colors last night.

That is a color we are considering. The neighbor across the street favors that one. I'm leaning that way my self. I don't think we can go wrong either way. I'm being careful in my recovery. This surgery was a bit more involved than the last one and the gall bladder last June. I do still have twinges of pain, but I am mostly off the pain meds. I hope you are feeling well quickly and that you have a light case. Rest often! I am resisting the urge to go out and weed the garden. I keep telling myself it hasn't been done in 16 years, no need to rush out there right now. I think it would be too much tugging on the abs right now. I managed 1.2 miles today. I do stop and rest often. My goal is to be back doing my 2 mile walks by the time I see the surgeon for follow-up. @cat shepard @smitty34877 I'm glad everyone got to be outside for a while today. Too bad a fire from neighbors forced Tana back inside. @JazzyV Welcome home!

Good morning, everyone! We have a chilly start to a beautiful day here in mid-Michigan. Currently, it is 49F with an expected high of 82F accompanied by abundant sunshine. We do need rain and there really aren't any good possibilities in the foreseeable future. I dreamt last night of choosing colors for painting our house. We are set with dark green for the body of the house and a rich, chocolate brown for the trim and some accent. We are thinking of a burnt orange for the front door and the trim around the roof. Or maybe fuschia. Or maybe a butter yellow. Or maybe teal. It was a busy dream, testing out the colors and having the neighbors over to give their opinions. We have nothing on the agenda today. I'm going to try a little longer walk. Yesterday's did me a world of good. Wishing you all a wonderful day.

Thanks! I can't take credit for any of them. The only gardening I have done here is to get rid of the chives in the front bed and free some hostas from the grass that was choking them out. I don't think much gardening took place here previously. We have ferns coming up elsewhere and they don't look like this. We'll just be careful and see what it is once it is fully opened. If we like it, we'll transplant it to the flower bed.

We have a bunch of these coming up in the front yard. Does this qualify me for full fledged membership in the Garden Club? Also, does anyone know what this next one is? They are coming up in the middle of the front yard. Sue is being careful to mow around it and not over it. Took a short walk this morning and I feel good!

Wonderful! Enjoy every moment.

Good morning, everyone! I am feeling a lot better this morning after a great night's sleep. Far less bloat and it doesn't hurt to lay down. Just getting in bed was painful for a few days there. Give me another week and I'll be back to normal. DS Mary Jo has invited us over for ribs today, so that is what we shall do. I'm making a broccoli salad to take along. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Good evening, everyone! I'm glad to see that @Denise T got on her plane and took off. Held my breath on that one for a moment. @StLouisCruisers You may be right about the dehydration. But, how scary! Follow up anyways with your PCP. And, I'm glad you got to see Kai walk. I did manage to stay up all day again today. There were some rocky moments, but I think I'm starting to get some relief from the gas issue. My big event today was that I watered flowers outside. They were looking a little droopy. Maybe they were just empathetic with my feelings. But, it felt good to be outside in the sunshine. @SusieKIslandGirl and @Crazy For Cats welcome home! Jake I want all lowdown on the ports and ship. July will be here before we know it. Have a pleasant evening!

Good morning, everyone! Each day a little bit better. I'm still pretty tender, but not as bad as it was. I can roll over in bed without being in pain. Not much on the agenda for today. Sue is going back north this afternoon for her ex-MIL's 92nd birthday party. She's picking up River and taking her to the party so she can see her great grandmother. We don't know if River's dad will be there or not. He needs a good kick in the patootie where River is concerned. It has been a year since he's seen or talked to her. I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that one, but don't think I want to make the trip. So, I'll stay home and watch TV. @StLouisCruisers Sandi, that was really scary reading about your episode last night. Especially when they said that your heart rate was abnormal. Please, please, please follow up with your doctor when you get home. Remember that heart issues don't present in women the same way they do in men. Thank you again to Tina @0106 for the stellar job on the Meal of the Day. She has graciously agreed to continue on through Tuesday and then I'll re-evaluate my situation. This is taking a bit longer than the gallbladder did. It did turn into a 5 hour surgery. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Wonderful news! Now, stay asymptomatic! I know, easier said than done. IT has been a long day, but I did stay up for all of it. I think that is a major accomplishment.

Good morning, everyone! I slept really well last night and feel a lot better this morning. Still very tender, but I am able to get around a lot better. That is fortunate since the first thing I did was spill a cup of coffee all over everything. All cleaned up now. I just anxious for the bloating to go away. That is what is the most uncomfortable. I may send Sue for some Gas X or something like that. Today's meal looks absolutely beautiful. I'm sure it would earn many appreciative aahs and oohs if served to us. Thank you to Tina @0106 for going behind the paywall for the recipe. I'm sticking with my chicken soup for now. Bon Voyage to @Denise T. Have a marvelous time! Congratulations to @Nickelpenny on your retirement. That was one of the best things that happened to me! Wishing you all a wonderful day.

I am so sorry. Fluff knew she was loved. You did that for her.

Thank you for all the kind comments. I had a lovely nap this afternoon. Could have slept longer, but then I'd be up half the night. I think I will sleep much better in my own bed. Off to heat up some of the chicken soup I made before surgery. That is what sounded best to me. With all the bloating I can't eat regular food. @StLouisCruisers I'm glad you made it safely to A2. Enjoy your time with family.

I am home! The doctor was waiting on a couple tests. He said I had a lot of scar tissue from the gall bladder surgery and it took over an hour to get through that so they could lift the liver up and get to the adrenal gland. He also repaired a hernia I didn't know I had. The best news is that my cortisol levels are normal and I don't have to take steroids. But I did have the entire Daily behind me so I was sure there would be a positive outcome. This surgery is going to take a bit longer to recover from than the parathyroids did. But, I'll get there! Thank you to everyone for your prayers, encouragement, and well wishes. It meant a lot to me. I love my Daily family.

Good mid day! I am still in the hospital. My surgeon has gone missing, it seems. The nurse talked to him this am and he said he wanted to get me discharged this morning, but we've heard nothing since. Surgery took longer than they expected because of the amount of scar tissue from previous surgery. But, the tumor is out and surgeon said it did not look suspicious. He sent it to pathology just to be sure. My biggest problem is the gas they pump into you. That is causing most of the discomfort. As for a restful night, who are we kidding? This is a hospital. They had those leg squeezers on me and they dinged each time the let go. I'm right across from the nurses desk and something is always singing or ringing or squealing. I did manage to sleep for a few hours after they administered pain medication. I can't wait to get home. Happy Birthday, @ger_77!

Good morning, everyone. Just wanted to check in before we head to the hospital. I'm packing everything up so I have it. I'm hoping they'll decide I'm too much work to keep overnight and send me home. But, I doubt that will happen.

You have all the prayers in the world for a peaceful passing for Chris and comfort for his wife and children. Hugs to all of you in this difficult time.

Thanks, Roy! I'm glad, too. I'm laughing at the effects of the gas. They did that when I had my gall bladder taken out. When I woke up the gas was the first thing I noticed. I yelled, "I'm going to explode!" and grabbed the side bars of the bed to pull myself up. The nurse came running over and said he had something to give me to help with that. I told him to hurry because my belly was going to explode all over and rolled over to the side of the bed. He asked where I was going and I told him I was changing direction so I didn't explode all over him. Thank you so much.

Hugs to you. Having been through that, I know what you are facing. It is difficult. Thank you so much. Thank you! I'd be happy with the pain free part, but this is one of those where they pump you full of gas and the first thought upon waking up is that you're going to explode. Thank you! How could things not go well when the entire Daily has my back! Thank you so much. Thank you so much! I do tend to recover quickly from surgeries. After the parathyroid surgery I was out walking two days later. I got an early, but not at the crack of dawn, slot for tomorrow. My arrival time is 8:00 am. I can live with that!

Sometimes, those are the best days. Thanks, Bruce. I think it will go well. Not expecting any problems. Thanks, Sandi. I hope it is early as well. I'm thinking it will be the 8:30 arrival time as I was the second patient to schedule for that day. Thanks, Lenda. I'm ready to get this over with. Thanks, Terri! Thank you, Terry. I hope all is going well at your place. Thank you, Maureen. Thanks, Gerry! I usually buy the cauliflower already riced. I have found it in the fresh food section and in the frozen food section. I just microwave it to heat it up. Once cooked it generally doesn't have the strong taste. If you want to rice it yourself, I would do it in a food processor before cooking. After cooking you will get mush. Thanks, Jacqui. I'm hoping for the same. Thank you. 5:49 am?!! That is torture. I would worry that the surgical team was still half asleep. At least as the patient you get to sleep. I remember I was supposed to be part of the Grand Oasis group in 2017 but fell and broke my hip instead. Sue and I toasted you all with our colored water cocktails. Thank you so much!

Good morning, everyone! @StLouisCruisers Yes, surgery is tomorrow. I don't know what time yet as they don't make that information available until after 3 pm the day before. Makes it hard on people who need to arrange rides. So, today will be spent doing all the things I need to get done but won't be able to do for a while afterwards. Fun, fun, fun! This first recipe is easy and looks good, but it is full of sugar and way too many carbohydrates for me. It would put me right to sleep. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pork-mango-stir-fry/ This one doesn't have all the added sugar. I would add in a few more vegetables and serve it over riced cauliflower. https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-mango-stir-fry This next one is an easy recipe since it uses frozen fruit and vegetables. Gochujang is a red chili paste. I'd leave out the sugar and serve over riced cauliflower. https://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Spicy-Mango-Pork-and-Vegetable-Stir-Fry-9950 Wishing you all a wonderful day!