Dave Drum wrote to All <=-
Title: Oreo Dump Cake
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Title: Oreo Dump Cake
My pancreas walked out in protest after reading that. <G>
You could modify it a bit to be not so tooth achingly sweet. Swap the "sweetened condensed milk for regular condensed or evaporated milk -
or Milnot. And ditch the Kool Whip in favour of real whipped cream.
Bv)=
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
You could modify it a bit to be not so tooth achingly sweet. Swap the "sweetened condensed milk for regular condensed or evaporated milk -
or Milnot. And ditch the Kool Whip in favour of real whipped cream.
Bv)=
True, I should have realized that. I ambeing more careful these days.
My diabetic retinopathy is now considered an advanced case sao I was
sent to a local retina specialist. I'll now be getting shots in my
eyes, one a week then four weeks between. The shots are $5000 a piece
but they work and are 90-95% successful in halting the progression of
the retinopathy.
My mom is getting similar shots in her eyes as her lifelong dry macular degeneration turned to wet. The good news is that it's been less than three months and there has been a marked improvement in both of her
eyes..
You could modify it a bit to be not so tooth achingly sweet. Swap the "sweetened condensed milk for regular condensed or evaporated milk -
or Milnot. And ditch the Kool Whip in favour of real whipped cream.
Bv)=
True, I should have realized that. I ambeing more careful these days.
My diabetic retinopathy is now considered an advanced case sao I was
sent to a local retina specialist. I'll now be getting shots in my
eyes, one a week then four weeks between. The shots are $5000 a piece
but they work and are 90-95% successful in halting the progression of
the retinopathy.
My mom is getting similar shots in her eyes as her lifelong dry SD>macular degeneration turned to wet. The good news is that it's been
less than three months and there has been a marked improvement inboth SD> of her eyes..
Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
I go next Monday to my new eyeball mechanic fot my annual retina scan.
And to see what else has changed. When I came out of hospital after the last round of problems my vision had changed substantially. I get the dialation and scan on Monday and the get my scripts for the new
"cheaters" on Wednesday. For the first time I'm going to have to have
aid in close up vision.
I am fortunate that my diabetes is "well-controlled". Unless the docs
are feeding my prednisone my "fasting sugar is 90 - 105. And my two
hours after supper figures hover in the 120 - 130 range.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
Let's hope so, at that price. I saw my retinal specialist (I have an epiretinal membrane in both eyes.) a couple of weeks ago. She said that everything was looking good and after about 6 years of monitoring it
with no change, I don't need to see her any more unless it gets worse.
My regular eye doctor was happy to hear that and also said my eyes
looked good otherwise. She prescribed progessive bifocals (I'd worn
them before my cataract surgeries.) with just an astigmatism correction
on the top--said I'd not have to do the on/off thing all the time in situations where I'd need them for close up but not for distance in the same setting.
Are they a life long necessity or are they discontinued at a certain point?
We went to the VFW Christmas gathering last night at the local
cafeteria. They catered it, most everything I'd had from regular visits there but a broccoli casserole was new--and good. If you've been to Cracker Barrel, they've started offering one and I think the one at The Forks was similar, but better. I'd had the CB one in October, on our western trip, and it was good except for the broccoli being in big
pieces. Suggested to the waitress that she pass on to the cooks that it would be better cut into smaller pieces. It was in smaller pieces last night; hopefully it will be one of their regular offerings. If so, I'll try to deconstruct it (mentally) so I can reproduce it at home.
everything was looking good and after about 6 years of monitoring it
with no change, I don't need to see her any more unless it gets worse.
My regular eye doctor was happy to hear that and also said my eyes
looked good otherwise. She prescribed progessive bifocals (I'd worn
them before my cataract surgeries.) with just an astigmatism correction
on the top--said I'd not have to do the on/off thing all the time in situations where I'd need them for close up but not for distance in the same setting.
Thankfully, I don't have to bear the cost of the treatment. I had
progressive bifoicals a few years ago and while they were good
glasses, my eyes didn't like them so I went back to standard bifocals.
Finding
someone outside of the VA who would make progressive bifocals with
prisms in them was nearly impossible within my budget which was
another reason why I went back to standard bifocals.
I can get my prisms in single-vision easily, however, I usuallyneed SD> the bifocals while driving as I cannot see anything up close
Are they a life long necessity or are they discontinued at a certain point?
They are needed until her eyes make a marked improvement. Mom is 72
now (that feels really weird to say that) and I do not know if she
will
have to continue them for a long while.
We went to the VFW Christmas gathering last night at the local
cafeteria. They catered it, most everything I'd had from regular visits there but a broccoli casserole was new--and good. If you've been to Cracker Barrel, they've started offering one and I think the one at The Forks was similar, but better. I'd had the CB one in October, on our
I like catered events but without teeth, it can be difficult for me.
I am now pureeing veggies to get them down with my Nutrimill immersion blender after steaming. Cracker Barrel is always good but around
here, they're always really busy. There's a Bob Evans about a mile
down the SD> road from CB here in Johnson City which usually isn't
I'm starting to cook more at home. A friend gave me a good used Black+Decker tabletop convection oven which has been handy for me.ways SD> to SD> cook things as I really need to cut out carbs as much
I'm considering an air fryer also. I'm trying to find creative
That's always good. We had to go to an ER last night (Steve got a cut
on his arm while lowering part of antenna, 12 stitches.) so went down
to the VA hospital in Durham. Since it was VA, it was no cost for him, just gas.
That probably would be a pretty penny. Can you get them thru the VA in your area?
I understand. I've been wearing just drugstore readers for the past
few years, pulling them off for distance, putting them back on for reading, computer, etc.
Time will tell.
Sounds like quite the production for meals. They had scalloped
potatoes, shoe peg corn, stewed apples, fried chicken, roast beef in
gravy and rolls, plus choice of several desserts. At the end of the dinner, it was announced that boxes were available to take home left
overs so we took some apples and beef. I mixed some mushrooms in with
the beef, served it
over sourdough miche brot (a Wegman's take on a German bread) for
supper the next night.
There's a Bob Evans in the area--not sure if it's Raleigh or
Durham--but we've not been to that one. Have been to some while travelling; they discontinued their chicken pot pie a while ago which
was one of Steve's favorites.
We've not been to Shoney's; they usually don't show up when we start looking for places to eat. Also, CB lets us stay overnight in their
RV/bus parking, some even have dedicated lots for those vehicles.
Sounds like fun. We don't have an air fryer but do have a small toaster/convection oven plus crock pots, a couple of "Instant Pots"
(not the name brand) and all sorts of other forms of cooking other
than the stove. (G) As for carbs--balance them with protein as much as possible.
That's always good. We had to go to an ER last night (Steve got a cut
on his arm while lowering part of antenna, 12 stitches.) so went down
to the VA hospital in Durham. Since it was VA, it was no cost for him, just gas.
The VA is good for that thankfully. I have been dealing with kidney
pain for about a month. Went to the VA ER and, much to my surprise,
they found "a lot" of microscopic blood in my urine. That was two
weeks ago and finally seeing urology this week. I've tried not to
worry but all of the tests show no know issues and my kidney function
is at 100% so I'm just wondering what else is wrong.
That probably would be a pretty penny. Can you get them thru the VA in your area?
Yes, thankfully. The only place that will do them under $500+ per
pair.
I understand. I've been wearing just drugstore readers for the past
few years, pulling them off for distance, putting them back on for reading, computer, etc.
I do also! Just received some as a gift that were from Sam's Club but
my favorites are from Zenni. Dollar Tree readers work surprisingly
well for me.
Time will tell.
Same with me. I have been doing better with by blood sugar.
Sounds like quite the production for meals. They had scalloped
potatoes, shoe peg corn, stewed apples, fried chicken, roast beef in
gravy and rolls, plus choice of several desserts. At the end of the dinner, it was announced that boxes were available to take home left
overs so we took some apples and beef. I mixed some mushrooms in with
the beef, served it
over sourdough miche brot (a Wegman's take on a German bread) for
supper the next night.
That all sounds great. I made chili last night and had enough for leftovers for lunch today.
There's a Bob Evans in the area--not sure if it's Raleigh or
Durham--but we've not been to that one. Have been to some while travelling; they discontinued their chicken pot pie a while ago which
was one of Steve's favorites.
I haven't been in a couple of years, sadly, even though it's 10
minutes away.
We've not been to Shoney's; they usually don't show up when we start looking for places to eat. Also, CB lets us stay overnight in their
RV/bus parking, some even have dedicated lots for those vehicles.
Shoney's is good if you can find it. CB is good for overnight stays.
I've done it before when I had a 21' travel trailer many years ago.
Sounds like fun. We don't have an air fryer but do have a small toaster/convection oven plus crock pots, a couple of "Instant Pots"
(not the name brand) and all sorts of other forms of cooking other
than the stove. (G) As for carbs--balance them with protein as much as possible.
I need to give my Instant Pot more of a workout.
I'm saving up to get a portable dishwasher since I am having issues standing up a lot in one place to do dishes.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm not going to speculate but hopefully it's
something that has already cleared up or is easily treatable.
I got all of mine thru Walgreens. Actually bought about 3 pairs but
ended up wearing one pair 99% of the time.
I'm trying to cut my carbs somewhat, not as severely as when I was
first diagnosed. Some days are better than others, planning pasta and salad for supper tonight so will go heavier on the salad than the
pasta.
Sounds good. I used to make a version of chili that was a hybrid of
what both of us grew up on but some years ago found a basic meat,
peppers, onions and tomato recipe. I base my chili on that, using a variety of peppers, both fresh and powdered.
We had the 20' R-Pod but now have the 27' Grey Wolf. No slide out but
it's roomier inside so you don't have a "tight" feel. Kitchen is nice
(a real oven) but lacks the counter space the R-Pod had in proportion
to its size.
They are handy--our younger daughter gifted my parents with one some
years ago. Mom's decline had begun so she wasn't getting dishes as
clean by hand washing. Even with the dish washer, we had to remind
Mom every time we came up to clean the filters so that old food
wouldn't get on the dishes she was washing. Don't know if my brother
who inherited the house kept the dish washer or not; I've not been up since my dad's funeral, 7 years ago.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm not going to speculate but hopefully it's
something that has already cleared up or is easily treatable.
It can be anything from leaky gut to cancer, honestly.
I got all of mine thru Walgreens. Actually bought about 3 pairs but
ended up wearing one pair 99% of the time.
I have glasses scattered everywhere, even in the bathroom. <G>
I'm trying to cut my carbs somewhat, not as severely as when I wasand RH> salad for supper tonight so will go heavier on the salad than
first diagnosed. Some days are better than others, planning pasta
I'm cutting out bread, pasta, anything with grains since grains cause inflammation. At least for now. The biggest issue is rebuilding my
gut biome after unnecessary antibiotic treatment destroyed it all.
Sounds good. I used to make a version of chili that was a hybrid of
what both of us grew up on but some years ago found a basic meat,
peppers, onions and tomato recipe. I base my chili on that, using a variety of peppers, both fresh and powdered.
My chili is a shortcut: cook a pound of ground beef; add a can of
kidney beans, a can of tomato sauce, a package of chili seasoning, a little extra cumin in a pan; simmer for 10 minutes and et voila!
dinner is served.
We had the 20' R-Pod but now have the 27' Grey Wolf. No slide outbut RH> it's roomier inside so you don't have a "tight" feel. Kitchen
I'd love to get a 19' Scamp fifth wheel if I had my druthers but I'd
take a 16' ultralight trailer since it's just me.
They are handy--our younger daughter gifted my parents with one some
years ago. Mom's decline had begun so she wasn't getting dishes as
clean by hand washing. Even with the dish washer, we had to remind
Mom every time we came up to clean the filters so that old food
wouldn't get on the dishes she was washing. Don't know if my brother
who inherited the house kept the dish washer or not; I've not been up since my dad's funeral, 7 years ago.
I had a very nice Maytag portable dishwasher but I was forced to leave
it outside after my divorce so it was destroyed. This one I've been looking at is at Home Depot.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
Quite a range of possibilities but hopefully it's something minor.
Since I wore the same pair almost everywhere, I carried them around, in
a case if they were going into my purse. I did have an extra pair on my nightstand for bedroom use--checking care tags on clothes and things
like that. Had thought about keeping a pair in the kitchen and sewing rooms but realised I was carrying the one pair just about everywhere so never bothered to do so. They were most handy in the kitchen and living room (on the computer), also the sewing room.
I'm trying to cut my carbs somewhat, not as severely as when I was
first diagnosed. Some days are better than others, planning pasta
and RH> salad for supper tonight so will go heavier on the salad than
the RH> pasta.
What about yogurt with active cultures--would that help? We ended up
doing farmer's style chicken the other night, a riff on something we'd
had in Germany. Had the pasta last night without the salad but I went
easy on my serving.
Cooking for one--very understandable. Even when Steve was gone for extended TDY's in the Army, I still had to cook for the girls as well
as myself. Did do a few quick and easy things like hot dog stew (can of veggie soup and cut up hot dogs to taste) but most often it was same as when he was home. He took cooking short cuts if he was TDY and had to
do his own meals but since he didn't usually have much of a kitchen, it was more practical for him to do so.
We prefer the tow behind over the 5th wheel--the back of the truck is
full of other stuff.
Too bad you couldn't have kept it under some sort of shelter but do understand the space limitations. I'm glad I have a full sized
dishwasher built in; it gets used several times a week.
Quite a range of possibilities but hopefully it's something minor.
Semi-final verdict: I actually have severe lower back pain, not kidney
pain. I'll be talking to physical therapy to help me. If not, SD>there can be lidocaine injections or even minor surgical procedures SD>
Blood being in places it shouldn't be is most likely due from beingon SD> two blood thinners but more tests have been ordered to rule
Next week, I will start getting shots in both eyes (one eye each for
two weeks then three weeks between injections).
Since I wore the same pair almost everywhere, I carried them around, in rooms but realised I was carrying the one pair just about everywhere so never bothered to do so. They were most handy in the kitchen and living room (on the computer), also the sewing room.
I have a pair in the kitchen. I cannot cook or do the dishes without them. They not only help focus but help the blurriness some (diabetic retinopathy causes my vision to be blurry one day, clear the next).
I'm trying to cut my carbs somewhat, not as severely as when I was
first diagnosed. Some days are better than others, planning pasta
and RH> salad for supper tonight so will go heavier on the salad than
the RH> pasta.
It's not all carbs for me. It's what type of carbs. Processed and ultra-processed foods are out, as are starch veggies and grains. All cause inflammation and that's what's killing me, literally. The edema
in the back of my eyes is severe enough that it might make me lose my visionj much, much faster.
What about yogurt with active cultures--would that help? We endedup RH> doing farmer's style chicken the other night, a riff on
Unfortunately, the active cultures usually get destroyed in the
stomach beforwe it hits my gut. My problem is that my gut is so bad
that I may need a fecal transplant.
Cooking for one--very understandable. Even when Steve was gone for extended TDY's in the Army, I still had to cook for the girls as well
as myself. Did do a few quick and easy things like hot dog stew (can of veggie soup and cut up hot dogs to taste) but most often it was same as when he was home. He took cooking short cuts if he was TDY and had to
do his own meals but since he didn't usually have much of a kitchen, it was more practical for him to do so.
I can cook if I want but it's painful for me to be standing for more
than 10 minutes so I tend to make things where they're usually quick
or I can sit down while the meal is cooking. My right foot has been incredibky swollen lately due to a multitude of causes but ironically
I had to cancel a podiatry appointment today as my right foot will not
fit into my prosthetic shoe right now...
We prefer the tow behind over the 5th wheel--the back of the truckis RH> full of other stuff.
I mainly want a fifth wheel with the bed being over the wheel and
giving me more room in the trailer.
Too bad you couldn't have kept it under some sort of shelter but do understand the space limitations. I'm glad I have a full sized RH>dishwasher built in; it gets used several times a week.
The apartment I was looking at before this one I'm in now had a nice stainless steel dishwasher in it.
Title: Microwave Never-Fail Fudge
Categories: Candies, Chocolate, Microwave, Christmas, Holiday
Yield: 1 Servings
2 1/2 c Sugar
1/4 c Margarine
2/3 c Evaporated milk
7 oz Marshmallow creme
6 oz Chocolate chips
1/2 oz Baking chocolate
Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
Hopefully therapy will help, tho it may hurt more initially.
Steve is on one blood thinner so was actually surprised last week when
he cut himself that the bleeding stopped fairly quickly. He did apply pressure right away and after we got it rinsed off, put more pressure
on with the bandaging. Don't know, because I didn't go into the ER treatment room, how much blood was on the bandaging when they cut it
off but it hadn't fully soaked thru. He'll have a nice little reminder scar on his arm.
That would freak me out, seeing a needle come at my eyes. I was semi sedated for the cataract surgeries so wasn't aware of the needle coming
at me.
I needed them in the kitchen because the distance correction lenses
from the cataract surgery were just enough to put things about 18" to
2' away fuzzy enough that I needed to sharpen them up. That was the distance between my eyes and cutting something on the counter; I wanted
to make sure the knife was headed in the right spot, not a finger.
No fun--have you looked into learning Braille?
No fun. Among other things that did my older brother in besides uncontrolled diabetes was a C.Diff infection. I don't remember if he
had the transplant or not but have read about them.
Could you improvise a shoe and have somebody take you? I know standing
for long times can be hard; I have a tall stool in the kitchen that I
use if needed. Just semi standing against it is a lot easier than when
I have to be on my feet for long stretches of time. I also do a lot of prep work thruout the day, sitting down for some of it.
We each have our preferences. (G)
Our older daughter has a Bosch, stainless steel and quieter'n a
whisper. Her family room is right off an open kitchen and you can't
even hear the dishwasher--oly way you know it is running is to see a
spot of light on the floor in front of it.
Looks good but I'd add maybe half a teaspoon or so of peppermint
extract or sprinkle crushed peppermint candies (candy canes?) on top of it.
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