So...whats for dinner?
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Carole - the pain killers wreak havoc on the system. I tried to avoid them as much as I could. I took a lot of colace.
Eric - your pup wandered into the right place. I hope I never find a stray golden retriever (or any dog really). I would be hooked immediately.
What a good aunt you are Minus! You earned your evening cocktail lol.
I don't know what dinner will be. It's time for chicken. Maybe chicken cacciatore.
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Carole - actually not TMI. I agree bodily functions are critical. I remember for each of my surgeries my docs actually recommended Colace stool softener or Senakot-S, softener with a mild laxative. He might only need one dose to get things moving - as it were. Hope things go well with the therapist.
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Carole, I've been given the same medical advice as Minus. While laxatives are not recommended for long time use they work to get things going. Afterwards, stool softeners can keep things going. Opiods have constipation as a SE, one reason I hate taking them. Hope PT goes well.
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Minus, Like your grandniece I love black olives. Adding them to mac & cheese is something I’ll have to try.
Dinner tonight was a Reuben for me and corned beef hash for DH.
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Tonight was pork ribs and baked beans at a friends house while we’re back in Houston. This time we stocked up on easy stuff that we can make in the hotel room, soup and sandwiches mostly.
I’ve got 5 sessions of brain radiation to 2 specific spots next week, then heading home early Friday afternoon. I don’t expect to have any limitations but can’t imagine I’ll feel like cooking much as soon as I get home. My plan is to take it easy.
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Mae - hope the treatments are easy and the "recovery" uneventful. But I agree - I can't imagine you'll feel like cooking right away. Yes - just take it easy.
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I'll skip black olives on Mac and Cheese. LOL.
Mae, hoping the treatment and recovery are as easy as possible.
The leftover chicken gumbo and freshly made potato salad made a nice dinner. The night wasn't great. I was up at 12:30 and 2 am tending to dh's needs. Neither of us had a good night's sleep. Looking forward to the time when I can feel positive about this surgery. I'm sure dh feels the same way. Thanks for "listening."
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Taking it easy is a good idea Mae…although I don't know how well I'd be able to do that.
Carole, is DH doing any better today?
At my college house, there was an olive tree in the back yard. The retired neighbor couple would come over to gather the olives and do whatever was done to them to make them good to eat. There would be 50-60 pint jars of olives, so the entire neighborhood benefited.
Last night was BBQ chicken, grilled corn on the cob and mixed vegetables with our long time friends. Then we talked politics, and even though we didn't completely agree on all the political stuff, the discussion was quite amiable. I wish this was the case on a national level. :-)
Daisy is "unfixed"…she's in heat….I imagine it won't be long before all the nearby male dogs will want to meet her. Sigh. Tomorrow is Frankie's (he's been neutered a long time ago) and Daisy's vet appointment, so at least we can start "the process".
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Goat rib chops with butter beans and steamed cabbage…braised in red wine.
I was excited to read that there will be a phase 2 breast cancer vaccine and that phase 1 went very well. Here's to no more breast cancer….wish it were for all cancers. A gal can dream.
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Illimae, Plan to continue your easy menus when you get home, maybe with the addition of something in the crockpot. Hopefully the recovery won’t be too bad but leave lots of time for resting.
Carole, Life after surgery can be tough for everyone involved. DH's "terrible triad" elbow break recovery was an 18 month slog including 4 hours a day using dynamic stretching splints plus another couple hours of PT and OT. He had to fill out an assessment questionnaire every month and would laugh at the impossibility of some of the questions (use a can opener when he couldn't even bring food to his mouth) but he finally got there. It was worth it in the end since he has a functional arm. A TKR can take 6 - 12 months for a full recovery but walking happens sooner. Hang in there and be kind to yourself as well as your DH.
Eric, Daisy is a good name for a female dog. It's nice to be able to discuss politics without it turning into a blame match.
Wally, I love butter beans. Cancer vaccines would be wonderful.
Dinner tonight was artichoke chicken casserole.
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Eric - weird coincidence - my son recently adopted a rescue dog they named Daisy!! Good luck at the vet. I agree - wish we could discuss & figure out solutions w/o arguing.
Carole - hope tonight is better and you BOTH get some sleep.
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Thanks for the concerned comments. DH slept well last night. And he is doing much better today. I think we're both feeling some optimism.
Maggie, was that a horseback riding accident that caused the elbow break? The long and slow recovery must have been an ordeal for both of you.
I like Daisy as a dog's name, too. Daisies happen to be one of my favorite flowers. They're "happy" flowers.
Last night was the oldie and goodie pasta dish, linguine with Rao's and Italian sausage. The linguine was out of the freezer. Tonight will be leftover pot roast.
Eric, your mention of barbecued chicken makes me want barbecued chicken. I'll do an oven version.
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Carole Hope you were both able to get some rest. If your DH has a hard time getting comfortable at night, I found some relief sleeping with a small pillow between my knees.
The Mississippi toast was so tasty I ended up making another one Sunday that turned out just as good. We especially like the leftovers on buns the next day.
Tonight is tikka masala with brown rice and naan bread. Carb heavy but oh so good.
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Carole, The accident happened at the barn but DH was throwing something in the muck pile, slipped on black ice covered by snow and landed on his elbow. After all the dangerous cross country fences he jumped (including the one that Christopher Reeve had the bad fall at) stepping outside after taking off his yaktracks was more risky. The worst part for him was having to give up riding. I’m glad that your DH (and you) had a better night.
Nance, Yum on the tikka masala.
Dinner tonight was unstuffed cabbage.
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Maggie, what a shame that your dh had to give up riding. That was no small loss for him. I watch the horse jumping event at the Olympics and enjoy the skill of the riders and the training of the horses.
Tonight's dinner will be oven barbecued chicken thighs and creamed spinach. I need to get back into the side salad habit. Reminder to self.
DH is getting up and down on his own now and is putting no pressure on the walker with his hands. I was able to get in a walk this morning in the neighborhood. Things are looking up.
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That's good news, Carole!
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Carole, DH's riding was like a second job due to the time involved in training, caring for the horse(s), traveling to lessons and going to competitions except that it cost rather than made money. By chance he owned one outstanding horse and competed with olympians for quite a while so he has those memories. I'm glad things are looking up on the medical front at your home.
Dinner tonight was chicken Alfredo on gigli pasta.
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Maggie - my niece played Polo in college and still has 3 horses (and goats & sheep & chicken & a donkey & longhorn steers). Along with 3 children and a full time job with her local police department. She just competed in a jumping event for the first time.
Carole - hoping for continued improvement for DH.
Dinner was two hot dogs with French's mustard.
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Last night's dinner was a treat for me. Oven barbecued chicken thigh and creamed spinach. Probably not a treat for dh but he ate most of his meal. Except for fried chicken and chicken salad, he's not a big chicken fan like I am. Tonight will probably be leftover linguine dish. And a salad!!
We passed a hurdle today. The therapist FINALLY did therapy today. She was impressed with what dh was able to do. I'm sure it helped that he worked with a trainer at the gym most of last year in preparation for the surgery.
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Carole - so glad to hear that your dh accomplished the first therapy so well AND liked the therapist. I know you are relieved by his progress. Hope they do give him two more "in home" PT treatments.
Not sure what I'll eat today. The lack of enthusiasm & prior planning probably means spaghetti with Raos and fully cooked pork & beef meatballs from HEB - or an omelette - if not just cheese & crackers.
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Even though & did all the prep & the chopping to make pork fried rice, once I got free enough to actually cook/eat I ended up with Tomato Soup & Town House Crackers. So tomorrow's meal is completely prepped and sitting in the fridge.
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Carole, It sounds like your DH's preparatory work with a trainer is going to pay dividends in helping his recovery.
Minus, It’s nice to have tomorrow’s dinner already underway.
Today is my birthday so by tradition I had takeout Chinese food. I cooked salmon for DH since he can’t eat what I ordered.
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Happy birthday Maggie! Chinese takeout sounds like the perfect birthday meal to me. Especially the takeout part.
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Happy birthday Maggie!
Minus, I made chicken noodle soup yesterday so I am excited for leftovers or an already made 2nd meal.
Carole so glad for DH progress!
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Maggie - Happy B-day. I too like Chinese take out.
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Happy Birthday, Maggie!
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Happy Birthday!
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Happy birthday @maggie15. I was lazy - lunch was Kransky and cheese after a new resistance training routine.
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Happy B-day!
Carole, so happy to hear your DH is doing well.
We had frozen pizza/leftovers for 2 nights. Tonight, I'm making a copper river salmon with broccoli and corn.
Illimae, I hope your treatment will go well and recovery will be speedy.
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Wally - ooooooh Copper River Salmon….
Maillee - I had to look up Kransky since I had no idea what it was. Sounds good.
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