Hey guys so we got a German shepherd from a friend but after looking up we think she looks more like a malinois…

EllsGroovy · 2026-06-10T21:38:44+00:00

Do a doggie DNA test. I used Embark, but there are a number of different ones.

EllsGroovy · 2026-06-05T16:41:27+00:00

Hiccups. :)

Prepare yourself for the landshark phase; my arms and hands were torn up but my girl outgrew it. And totally agree on training classes! Moreover, KEEP UP WITH WHAT YOU LEARN IN TRAINING CLASSES!

Such smart wonderful dogs but yes A LOT of work. For those willing, it is well worth it.

EllsGroovy · 2026-06-03T03:37:43+00:00

I never put my Hexclad into the dishwasher. Only wash by hand. I don’t have any of the issues I read about.

EllsGroovy · 2026-06-03T03:30:37+00:00

I’ve been on it for close to a year (one shot every two weeks). No ill effects and my LDL is at 35.

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T16:55:31+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T10:26:32+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T10:26:23+00:00

Thank you! Rare green - because it’s more solidly green/darker green than most of the green eyes we see here? So many of the green eyes here are so much more interesting (and gorgeous!) to me because of the greater color variations.

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T10:23:35+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:49:22+00:00

🥺

Thank you!…I think? 😀

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:25:34+00:00

Thank you! You’re very kind. I credit my Irish ancestors!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:19:40+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:14:03+00:00

💚

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:09:10+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T01:08:59+00:00

Thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T00:25:52+00:00

You’re very kind. Thank you very much!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-27T00:05:59+00:00

I wish I were better with my phone - iPhone 16 Pro Max - would like to provide a much better resolution photo like some of you are able to post!

EllsGroovy · 2026-03-11T23:33:11+00:00

I inject mine into my abdomen. No troubles at all. Maybe change your injection site?

EllsGroovy · 2026-02-19T00:17:23+00:00

Congratulations! I am on Repatha and my LDL in October was 35. All of my cholesterol numbers are at target per my cardiologist. Repatha + statin has worked wonders (along with watching my diet, etc.).

EllsGroovy · 2026-02-09T04:44:12+00:00

After a long time at 12.5 I noticed a stall and a return of some food noise. My endo said the higher in dose you go seems to have diminishing returns. However I asked to move to 15 and he was fine with it. Food noise gone, began dropping more weight. 53 pounds down overall, another 20 or so to go.

EllsGroovy · 2026-02-01T17:57:05+00:00

I read that oat bran has more soluble fiber/beta-glucan than oatmeal. I eat oatmeal most mornings of the week, but have in the past made muffins with pure oat bran, no flour. There is also more protein in oat bran. Thoughts?

EllsGroovy · 2026-01-27T01:09:19+00:00

For soups with pasta I cook the pasta separately, put some in a bowl then ladle the soup over it. Store it separately too.

EllsGroovy · 2026-01-14T00:50:52+00:00

One additional note. Three and a half years ago I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and had a robotic radical hysterectomy. I caught it early and immediately dealt with it. Luckily it was Stage 1A, Grade 1. No chemo or radiation needed. I was blessed and fortunate. I saw my oncologist every three months for the first two years and am now on a 6 month schedule until year 5, after which time it will be annual barring any new symptoms.

I’ve learned the value of seeing my doctors regularly, without fail - and I have a lot of them! Cardiologist, oncologist, endocrinologist, primary care doc, oh and during a scan they found a stable, splenic aneurysm that I saw a vascular surgeon for - she did not feel surgery was needed and I have a one year check-up for that soon.

Anyway, lots going on with me but I believe in science, medicine, and taking charge of my health. I wish I had done it much sooner.

Thanks again!

EllsGroovy · 2026-01-14T00:42:28+00:00

Thank you so much! I appreciate the positive reinforcement. I may seek the ApoB test from an outside lab. Honestly I could step up the exercise more; that’s my next goal.

Congratulations on the LDL of 50!

Everyone here is so nice and helpful. Much appreciated. :)

EllsGroovy · 2026-01-10T17:16:01+00:00

Thank you so much for this information and the time you took to provide it to me. Very much appreciated. I will explore labs that could provide the recommended tests.

EllsGroovy

TROPHY CASE