Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 9, 2022 #5951 Share Posted August 9, 2022 22 hours ago, Lois R said: Good morning, what has your Mom heard? It was long, but that is all......I had no side effects. And I know when you take Iron supplements it can cause constipation (last thing I want to happen)😲 Hi Lois -- not really sure. My dad thinks he's a doctor and he read about it, made it sound like no picnic and I think talked her out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 9, 2022 #5952 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi girls, well, tomorrow I am having another endoscopy.........need to find out why my hemoglobin number dropped so much in such a short period of time. And at this point not sure I am going to Alaska. Will know more after the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELDON Posted August 9, 2022 #5953 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Sorry to hear that Lois. Hope everything works out for you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 9, 2022 Author #5954 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Wow Lois, I'll think good thoughts for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted August 9, 2022 #5955 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Lois, I’m sorry to hear about this. Will be thinking good thoughts and hoping that your cruise will go ahead as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 9, 2022 #5956 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thanks girls, I appreciate all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted August 9, 2022 #5957 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi girls, well, tomorrow I am having another endoscopy.........need to find out why my hemoglobin number dropped so much in such a short period of time. And at this point not sure I am going to Alaska. Will know more after the procedure. Good luck tomorrow & hope the findings are minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted August 9, 2022 #5958 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Kat, thanks for reviewing your travel clothing choices. It’s helpful to know what works and why. So you finally peaked my interest with your praise of Woolx items. To be honest I wasn’t really that interested when this discussion came up a few months ago because wool against my skin is very uncomfortable. However, i have heard that merino wool is different although I have no first hand experience. I looked at the Woolx site and saw some shirts I liked. If they are as cool in the summer, warm in the winter as they say, they would be worth the price. I am still thinking about them because I try to buy petite lengths and they don’t offer those.. When we get back from this trip I will email Woolx and ask for some measurements. I usually have to shorten everything and I’m not sure if this is the kind of fabric that can be shortened without causing damage. The big question for you and others who have worn merino items next to there skin, are they as comfortable as they claim? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 9, 2022 #5959 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Lois thinking good thoughts for your endoscopy. I’m likely having one end of the month too. Hope you don’t have to give up Alaska cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 10, 2022 #5960 Share Posted August 10, 2022 7 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi girls, well, tomorrow I am having another endoscopy.........need to find out why my hemoglobin number dropped so much in such a short period of time. And at this point not sure I am going to Alaska. Will know more after the procedure. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Hope the news is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 10, 2022 Author #5961 Share Posted August 10, 2022 18 hours ago, purduemom1 said: Kat, thanks for reviewing your travel clothing choices. It’s helpful to know what works and why. So you finally peaked my interest with your praise of Woolx items. To be honest I wasn’t really that interested when this discussion came up a few months ago because wool against my skin is very uncomfortable. However, i have heard that merino wool is different although I have no first hand experience. I looked at the Woolx site and saw some shirts I liked. If they are as cool in the summer, warm in the winter as they say, they would be worth the price. I am still thinking about them because I try to buy petite lengths and they don’t offer those.. When we get back from this trip I will email Woolx and ask for some measurements. I usually have to shorten everything and I’m not sure if this is the kind of fabric that can be shortened without causing damage. The big question for you and others who have worn merino items next to there skin, are they as comfortable as they claim? Woolx should pay me as an influencer 😸 The shirts feel nothing like what you think of wool. The lightweight ones feel more like silk, i'll say - very soft and not an once of scratch to them. I started with their leggings a couple of years ago and expanded into their shirts and the other month, their dress. I have a couple of the heavyweights shirts and hoodies, too. But, the lightweight shirts are another whole world. i've got short sleeve, Vneck, those Bella tanks. i can wear them alone when it's hot, as a base layer when it's cold, and just with a cardigan over when I go go work. P.S. they have a 30% off sale right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 10, 2022 Author #5962 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Finally got an idea of what I will pack for the girls weekend. The hostess said shorts & Tshirts and flip flops are all that we need. No fancy dinners - she said everyplace in San Juan Capistrano is casual dress. So, i'll just do my jean shorts, one pair of my new linen shorts, a couple of my Woolx tops and maybe one of the new linen shirts. oh, and the bathing suit and rash guard. if i don't wear it there, I'll surely wear it back East for the wedding week. Talked last night to one of the girls. Out of the blue, she asks if I want to go to Paris with her and her hubby in November!!! Sure, let me grab some money out of the air... The 3 of us did a 3 week-er a couple of years ago in Barcelona, Tuscany and Paris, so we know we are comptable travelers. I think they liked they had their personal photographer with them 😸 As much as I'd like to go, there's no way in he!! that I could afford it!! All laundry is finally done! I ran out of spots to hang things! Now I get to iron those linen things I will take with me. And, pack again... OOTD: running shorts and one of my Athleta Tshirts. p.s. Cynthia - if you need a hotel in Bordeaux, I will recommend where I stayed - the Hotel de Tourny. nice litle place, the single room was rather spacious, a more modern/clean decor that I'm used to and a helpful front desk staff. The location was perfect and I could walk everyplace from there. Edited August 10, 2022 by slidergirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted August 10, 2022 #5963 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Kat -- on your barge cruise, did the barge have anything on it besides your group? Was it a working barge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 10, 2022 Author #5964 Share Posted August 10, 2022 58 minutes ago, 57redbird said: Kat -- on your barge cruise, did the barge have anything on it besides your group? Was it a working barge? It was just the 11 of us plus the crew. it's not a working barge. Think of them as a tiny river cruise ship. If you go to the Croisieurope website and look at the Provence Rhone trip that goes from Arles to Sete. the barge we had was the Anne Marie. It will hold 22 guests, but the company i went with chartered the whole thing. The staff changed up the dining room to be one long table for us. The food was excellent! The staff was fantastic and just so engaging with us. They handled us 11 drunk old women just fine. We had some excursions that were tailored just for us, as the company likes to feature female owners and the role of women in the spots we visit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 10, 2022 #5965 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi, well, seems I have another ulcer......not sure what is causing them. I have a follow up call into the Dr..........but I am going on my trip. He prescribed some new meds so of course I will be bringing them with me and I will watch what I eat.......they didn't put me a new diet or anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeuqdrazil Posted August 10, 2022 #5966 Share Posted August 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lois R said: Hi, well, seems I have another ulcer......not sure what is causing them. I have a follow up call into the Dr..........but I am going on my trip. He prescribed some new meds so of course I will be bringing them with me and I will watch what I eat.......they didn't put me a new diet or anything. Boo for another ulcer, but hooray that it's not anything worse, and that you'll still be going on your trip. I had a duodenal ulcer a number of years ago, and I was MISERABLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted August 10, 2022 #5967 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Lois, I’m sorry to hear about another ulcer but very happy that you will be able to cruise. I hope you will soon find out what is causing them but in the mean time let the anticipation begin! Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted August 10, 2022 #5968 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Kat, thanks for the additional info and personal experience. You know, if I had paid attention I might have one of the shirts with me for this trip. Heat and humidity ahead-yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted August 10, 2022 #5969 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Sitting at the Sac airport. Plane is here and it’s a NS so all should go smoothly-right?🤞 Will catch up on posts. Am anxious to read Kay’s most recent post about her completed and upcoming packing decisions. Sharon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 10, 2022 #5970 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, purduemom1 said: Lois, I’m sorry to hear about another ulcer but very happy that you will be able to cruise. I hope you will soon find out what is causing them but in the mean time let the anticipation begin! Sharon Hi Sharon, thanks😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 10, 2022 Author #5971 Share Posted August 10, 2022 oh man, I'm sorry 'bout the ulcer Lois. The hits just keep coming for you. I just hope this is the last issue a loooooong time for you!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2022 #5972 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, slidergirl said: oh man, I'm sorry 'bout the ulcer Lois. The hits just keep coming for you. I just hope this is the last issue a loooooong time for you!! Thanks Kat..........I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 11, 2022 #5973 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Lois, Pooh on another ulcer. So glad you’ll be able to go on your trip (you leave like next week don’t you?). Meanwhile definitely don’t eat any popcorn (ulcers don’t like popcorn!!!). Melody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2022 #5974 Share Posted August 11, 2022 36 minutes ago, awhfy said: Lois, Pooh on another ulcer. So glad you’ll be able to go on your trip (you leave like next week don’t you?). Meanwhile definitely don’t eat any popcorn (ulcers don’t like popcorn!!!). Melody Hi Melody, I leave a week from Sunday.......August 21st. The Dr prescribed me 2 new meds to help reduce the acid build up. Of course I will bring them with me. He (the Dr) didn't actually use the words "don't go on your trip" but he did seem a bit concerned.......but I said, it is my decision and said yes, it is. So I will just watch my diet and no popcorn LOL.......and to be honest, they didn't even give me a new diet. I am not a spicy food person so that is not something I eat......so not really sure what is causing this......and I have a call in to the Dr with that question. I think I forgot to ask him that after the endoscopy. I have to say, ever since the episode on the ship, I have lost weight. I am now about 170, which is the lowest I have been in more than a year! I know I was at least 12 pounds heavier a few months ago........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 11, 2022 #5975 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Lois, did they give you Dexilant? Wickedly expensive & worth every single penny. Congratulations on the wright loss Edited August 11, 2022 by awhfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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