Monday, October 18, 2010

Down, but not out. :)

So I sorta disappeared a few days. I guess some of you know when I do that I'm not feeling really well. My back has been telling me that I can not stand or sit upright most days for a very long time. Which in turn makes my life, blogging, cooking, cleaning, or being cheerful for that matter- less than an easy task. I promise I am still ON PLAN, still tracking and I do still manage to drive myself over to the therapy pool to "get my Nemo on" lol :) That pool makes me happy so it helps brighten my mood for sure! :)

I did enjoy having lunch out with my Mom over the weekend. We went to Panera Bakery and with their fantastic online nutritional calculator I was able to make my pick two lunch fit into my daily points budget! Love it! Here is the chicken tortilla soup w/ 1/2 of a asiago roast beef sandwich (no cheese) for 9 points.


Then for dinner my Mom and I made Baked Corn Flake Chicken. This is an easy recipe- we used chicken tenders. Dip them into light ranch dressing & then bread them with the crushed corn flakes. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray the tops of the tenders with PAM & bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Comes out crispy!  We used Franks Hot Sauce as DIP Had a baked sweet potato & steamed broccoli as sides. :) YUM! 


Tomorrow I have to get an injection in my spine. FUN! lol I had this same procedure done a year ago. It made me numb for about an hour and I was pain free- so I guess with that result they can tell if they can do other procedures that may or may not help me. Who knows! I am getting impatient and also worried because I am getting worse. I don't even want to think of what could be wrong or what might happen as this goes on. I just hope that with the amount of doctors I see and the specialist I BEG to be referred to can help me sooner or later. RANT OVER! Sorry :-/

I really hope everyone is doing well- I need to catch up on my blog reading and I really just wanted to say HI to everyone to let you know I am still here! :) I'm going to try to sneak over to my WW meeting to get my weigh in tomorrow- hopefully it will work out. 

:) Bye guys! Have a great evening! 





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27 comments:

  1. For one, I ADORE Panera's online calculator (Wendy's & Jack in the Box each has a similar one)! Takes all the guess work out of eating out!

    I am SO sorry to hear about all of the pain you've been in. My mom had chronic pain in her back and neck, had to get spine injections and finally got neck surgery this summer. They took out a disk and replaced it with metal or plastic or something. She's doing much better now. I just hope & pray that you get to feeling better soon.

    <3

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  2. I know that back pain can shut you down. Hope you get over this rough patch of road soon...

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  3. Miss you, sweet lady, but thinking of you and hoping that you feel better soon. You know you can call or text me if you need to talk.

    BIG HUGS!! (and luck for weigh in!!)

    Nece

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  4. I miss your posts girlie, and I hope you get to feeling better soon. I've been through the same thing with my Mom and I will thinking of you and hoping that things get better.

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  5. I hope you are pain free.

    Soon.

    Even if it's just for a while. Also? I hope for a miracle workin realtor in your near future. You should eat Chinese more to get fortune cookie gods on our side here.

    xoxo

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  6. So sorry, T! I hope all goes well tomorrow. I will keep you in my prayers tonight. Much love and hugs!

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  7. I have occasional lower back pain and it is soo excruciating, I can't imagine trying to live with it daily. I am so sorry for this trial. Know that we are always thinking of you and hoping for the best.

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  8. TJ, I hope your injection goes well tomorrow and gives you some relief. Sending hugs your way! There, did you catch it?

    Oh, and that chicken looks yummy, but the sweet potato and broccoli, yum yum yum! The colors are so vibrant! Great picture.

    Thinking of you tomorrow and hope you feel better.

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  9. Oh TJ hope you are feeling better soon! Yikes!
    Those chicken strips look delish!

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  10. feel better! I'm sorry your back is hurting so much. booo

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  11. get better soon. I can't wait to get back in the pool. love the new blog look. smile.

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  12. I understand pain. Feel better soon. Vee at http://veegettinghealthy.blogspot.com

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  13. "Hi" back and I hope that you get some relief soon.

    Hey, did you notice that there's a fork and spoon at the top of your blog?

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  14. Back pain is the worst, I can't imagine the ordeal of chronic pain. I love that you have every reason to give up, to stress or emotional eat - to not exercise! But you stay strong!

    That chicken looks awesome!

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  15. Feel better Sweetie. I got a shot in my back last year. It was worth it! Hope it works for you too.

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  16. I'm so sorry your back is still misbehaving.. I hope you get some relief soon!
    Hugs!

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  17. You are an amazing woman! Even in your pain you remain positive and upbeat! I will keep you in my prayers for your back pain. I sure hope there is something that can be done to help you.

    The food looks good, I love oven fried chicken and sweet potatoes. Oh yum!

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  18. hmmm...thought I had left a comment but don't see it. Hope you feel better soon. Hope that pain shot works for you. hope your weigh in tomorrow is a great one.

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  19. Take care of you can get well soon.

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  20. Hope you are feeling better soon!

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  21. I like your new header - bummer about your back, but, glad you will get some pain relief. Needles freak me out.

    Take care girlie and good luck at the Dr and WI!

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  22. Tj, sorry your back is giving you such a hard time friend. I had injections for a trigger finger and it helped a great deal.

    I hope the doctors and specialist can fix you up like new and soon. Hang in there and keep the faith.

    paula

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  23. Love, love, love Panera - especially their broccoli cheddar soup :D

    I have had back pain a couple times in my life - no fun at all! Good luck with the injection - fingers crossed it helps! :D

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  24. I can empathize. I went thru years of non stop pain in my hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. My husband years with his back. His was broken tho. He had that spinal fusion surgery which made things a lot better for me. An other I met this past weekend just had that done too.

    I hope you find relief soon.

    This might sound dumb ... but I love licorice. Licorice actually helps me when I'm hurting. Be careful not to overdo it if you try it. Trader Joe's sells Panda licorice which is yummy.

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  25. Hope that helps your poor back! Chronic pain just makes you miserable. Good thought going your way!

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  26. So sorry about your back pain. I sure hope the doctor's can diagnose and cure promptly.

    The cornflake chicken looks delish and way easy, too! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. ok Im all discombobbed :)
    thats TONIGHT now for the injection yes?

    you KNOW I can totally empathize with the back pain....

    xo xo


    MizFit

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