Fiddleman

You might like Snow Lake and Gem Lake hike along I 90 starting at Alpental (across from main skiing area at the pass). It is not very long and has a great alpine treat at the top and two crystal clear lakes. I am not sure if you would hit too much snow at this time though. It is closer to the Pass then Rattlesnake Ridge. Another short day hike is Anette Lake. It is 3 miles each way, sort of a gentle hike. There is a little beautiful lake to admire at lunch time. Another good day hike to consider is Bandera (sp?) lake. Fairly steep hike, but wonderful views at the top, not very long trail and a lake! At the other end of the Bandera hike trail ( if you were to keep going past the lake) is Denny Creek hike. Three miles of gradual up hill from I 90 and a nice view over the valley from the top. You could do the connected hike between Bandera and Denny Creek but you will need 2 days. Lots of fun though. If you want more day hikes along I 90, just let me know! It is my old stomping ground from when I was growing up. There are dozens and dozens of short day hikes along the I 90 corridor! You could also do the beginning of the PCT north towards Gravel Lake (trail starts at the pass heading north towards Stevens pass, 72 miles away). There is a neat part of the trail that goes over a cat walk names Kendall Katwalk of 1000 feet of sheer drop ( you need nerves. lol). I like camping up at Gravel Lake, but I think you could hike there on the PCT and back to the Pass in one ( long) day. http://www.sunset.com/travel/northwest/fall-trips-northwest-00400000055294/page11.html

You know I love those pictures! Really glad you had a great time out in the wilderness on Rattlesnake! Did you encounter any snow at the top or on the way up?

How about just pick up a rotisserie chicken or a couple rotisserie chickens from Costco? These are always moist and taste great. After you pull the meat off them, you can eat as-is or top with something like feta cheese and peach slices ( one of my favorites).

Don't worry! I completely forgot I was April fools day until I read the OP. it is too whimsical, even for Fyre. Time to get a new muse!

Hey - no worries. We all cross post.

Great - thanks for the affirmation. I got a prescription for these today and have high hopes for them!!

I think he either has depression issues, anxiety issues or both at the same time ( which is common). He needs to realize the problem starts with him. He can choose to react to life either with love and compassion or with a permanent chip on his shoulder where he feels the world owes him. It is going to take something that will break him to realize his reaction to the world is only hurting himself. I was a bit like him for a while in my life. It is fixable, but there isn't much you can do directly.

Do I officially lose my man card now? Lol! Feels great! The reason I am getting one (at this moment) is because my feet were all gross when I noticed them at Yoga a couple days ago. My feet were drying out from all the running I do. They were flaking on the heals. I know, gross! Had to use the big cheese grater on my feet. Lol. Besides , I am here with my wife. Marriage bonding!! I do not think I would have done this pre op, but now I care how I look and I am no longer an anti social hermit. It is sort of strange in a way, but hey, post op is a great time to make changes in your life. Feet are now ready for another round of yoga vinayse. Hey guys, time to go out and do new things you never would have done before. It is enlightening and makes you a more rounded person. Running 10 k one day, cross fit the next day, hot yoga the next day, hiking the next day, etc. Fun stuff being a post op!!!

Not so much a beer person myself, but do appreciate a fine wine or nicely blended and flavorful cocktails. My drink schedule is about once a month after I hit month 6. Usually it is planned with a nice dinner, but sometimes it is when I am not the DD and I enter a "what the hell" moment. I try not too have to many "what the hell" moments and stay according to plan.

You actually got some people. Ha!

I got the lab results back today and they said not UTI, but some prostate issue. Have to take cipro for 6 weeks. Oy! This medication is such a pain to take because it conflicts with minerals 6 hours before and 2 hours after. Said if symptoms worsen then it is more then prostatitis. I wish they would just tell me. Hope it clears up.

You are talking about the Voltaren Gel? I just got some for when I get bad inflammation in my foot ( previous car accident, long story). I can tell when the weather is changing because my foot lights up! Does that make me a super hero with a special power? Lol! Seriously, how well does the gel work? I have not used it yet.

Yay! No issues.... 12 lb in 12 days? This is great progress. What do you mean slow?? Basically you wake up and you drop a lb every day. That is cause for excitement and happy dances. Repeat after me: I am doing just fine...

I do not think you need to worry too much about the sugar content in the liquid Tylenol as it is pretty low compared to relief you are going to get from the pain. Let's see, pain versus tbsp sugar? I go for no pain because your pain will eventually go away and you can go back to pills later. Maybe you could order the SF liquid Tylenol off of Amazon? Amazon is my virtual store for any and every thing!! Also, talk to your doctor about prescription strength liquid hydro codeine (basically liquid Vicodin I think). I just have been researching some information about Flector Patches (Diclofenac sticky patches). these are NSAIDs, but are applied externally so might also be something to talk to your doctor about. I want to use them to help with chronic back inflammation unrelated or not directly related to VSG ( back inflammation may have been enhanced by weight loss and the body not adjusting fast enough). I know pain is no fun. The doctor should be able to help you out in this area so you do not have to gag down nasty bitter crushed up pain pills. :shudder:

Well - he did go to the ER that one time with pain months ago...

I'm just giving you a hard time.

Well, RNYers are not in the VSG clique. We are special and spiffier. You would have to pay someone off to get back in.

I think everyone should be free to use whatever aids they feel will help them in achieving their goals. No need to condone anyone if they decide to use hydroxycut or some other diet pill. A warning might be OK if you feel such a diet pill is dangerous or detrimental, but no parenting please. We are all adults and live in a free society ( for now). This means we can do what we please if it is not illegal, dangerous or harming someone else.

I am glad those fiber gummies work for you. Everyone is different. For example, they did not work for me very well pre and post op.