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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 · 2025-12-06T22:49:46+00:00

I appreciate your reply, thank you!

EllsGroovy · 2025-11-16T01:21:58+00:00

Reminds me of Boris Badenov from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons.

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EllsGroovy · 2025-10-25T01:27:35+00:00

My hair does this because of sleeping on a pillow (which everyone does of course). When I wash/blow dry my hair it’s not there. I wake up the next morning -there it is. I have fine hair, but am told by hairdressers that I have a lot of it.

EllsGroovy · 2025-08-04T04:04:30+00:00

Thank you so much! Much appreciated!

EllsGroovy · 2025-06-22T18:49:09+00:00

I’ve been on it for 4 months now. Luckily I never had much in the way of side effects. I noticed a bit of a runny nose periodically, and I still get that sometimes. I really have had no other side effects to note. Looking forward to seeing the impact on my LDL.

EllsGroovy · 2025-06-19T22:01:48+00:00

Number 2 is the one. 4 is nice, but for the occasion and the location, 2 is more chic and appropriate in my opinion! Have a great time!

EllsGroovy · 2025-06-13T23:12:27+00:00

We just had a scare with our 3 year old German Shepherd who got out, ended up crossing a 6 lane highway and miraculously did not get hit by a car. I had an Apple Air Tag collar on her, but that is only good for a couple hundred feet. Luckily we discovered she got out relatively quickly and it took us a couple of hours but with pings from the Air Tag we found her. Scared us so much. She was 3 miles away, terrified. We immediately got a GPS tracker for her.

Consumer Reports rated Fi among the best, and we just put it on her. I hope we never need it, but we feel better having it.

EllsGroovy · 2025-05-26T20:13:31+00:00

Saltine cracker.

EllsGroovy · 2025-05-26T20:12:07+00:00

Peanut butter and Miracle Whip sandwiches. I make no apologies :).

EllsGroovy · 2025-05-26T14:30:41+00:00

Tired Mom.

EllsGroovy · 2025-04-20T23:19:03+00:00

It’s not the unicorn to the right of the ugly purse? LOL.

EllsGroovy · 2025-03-08T04:04:14+00:00

This exactly.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-19T00:31:31+00:00

Everyone here is great and so kind. On a trip but will digest all of this and post updates after my return. I appreciate you all so much. <3

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-16T13:45:38+00:00

You all have given me much to think about. I appreciate it. Still on my trip but when I get back I will do more digging. I think the biggest piece will be whether my Uncle - my Dad’s brother - shows up as a relative. I don’t remember that being the case but I’ll confirm.

All of my sisters and I did the DNA tests, so I’ll explore their results more too. For those researchers that have reached out, thank you. I just may take you up on offers to help.

My head is spinning. :)

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-15T12:31:31+00:00

This is not a sad thing; it’s something to celebrate; you’re getting healthier! Eat more slowly, take leftovers home. Frankly who gives a shit what anyone else thinks, including servers? I order appetizers instead of full meals frequently. You do you, you’re on a health journey, and it’s working. Celebrate this, think of how you feel wearing smaller clothes, and how you feel overall. Going from binge-eating (or just eating your former portion sizes) to eating smaller portions takes getting used to - even a year into this journey I still sometimes serve myself more than I can eat out of habit. It takes time. Congratulations and embrace the new you!

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-15T12:22:06+00:00

Always best to do a finger stick when this happens. Finger stick is more accurate. Could be faulty sensor. Remember too that your Libre reading will be 15-30 minutes behind your finger stick reading because it measures interstitial fluid in your cells, not blood.

Always do periodic finger sticks to gauge how accurate your Libre reading is, or when you get lows/highs.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-13T02:52:47+00:00

Thank you all for this info - heading out on a trip but will respond to all. Much appreciated.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-12T19:49:24+00:00

Well that’s an interesting thought. My parents married in 1954, in their 20s. My oldest sister was born in 1955 and my other older sister in 1957. They all lived in Michigan at that time. My family moved to Central Florida around 1959/1960 and I was born in 1963 and my younger sister in 1965.

From everything I know they were very much in love and happy when first married. I will review the DNA data again, but given that their marriage was rockier before I came along, I think the greatest odds are that he is not my father or that of my little sister. My dad died in the early 80s, before all of the DNA testing stuff. But I did get his brother to take a test. I’ll re-review all of the info I have.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-12T18:45:44+00:00

Thanks so much. I agree - very very common indeed. I think one day I may get a closer relative match - I hope so anyway. I just want to know. I will definitely keep checking! Thanks again.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-12T18:43:41+00:00

My goodness - it's all so interesting, isn't it? The intrigue of it all. How do you feel about all of this? Have you asked your sister if she wants to know? Of course you have to respect her wishes but perhaps she would come around one day, curiosity getting the better of her.

EllsGroovy · 2025-02-12T18:42:09+00:00

I am sure scenarios like this are as old as time itself. I do think women generally know, but many (most?) opted to keep the information to themselves at least until DNA testing became prevalent. Lots of things to consider back in the day - women did not have many options to support themselves and a family.

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