What I'm Reading This Week #8

Howdy do all!  It's Friday and I am happy but also confused to report that I received an all clear on my biopsy.  I am not quite sure how someone visually diagnoses this condition after doing the coloscopy (other than abnormal cells with the vinegar solution come up white) without doing a biopsy for confirmation, then upon the second one 6 months later sees the same thing and does a biopsy to make sure it's the same and not progressing only to be told there are "no abnormalities" from the pathologist. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy about that but my brain is having a hard time processing how we go from making sure it's not getting worse to "sike!"  Is mah cooch the Dalmatian of gynecology?   Will that improve and I'll get less spotty over time since she still wants me using the estrogen cream 2x week?  Then I get a little angry wondering did I even have that at all if the diagnosis was made visually. I had a previous biopsy to check for lichen planus which was negative but I don't know if they only check for what they're looking for or a broad spectrum of problems.  I know, all questions I should ask her but she has helped me tremendously over the past 8 months over my previous gynie and I don't want her to think I'm questioning her care because I don't.  Unfortunately, I saw what bad care looked like at the lady before her.  At this point, I just want a copy of the biopsy report for my records which I just left a message about to confirm I didn't go into a wormhole for 85 seconds when I talked to the nurse and got the all clear.  The pain from the auger into the core of my womanhood is thankfully incrementally getting better but I'm sure exercising is delaying that with the friction because it does not feel great post workout.  

Speaking of which, in case anyone is interested, these were our workouts for the week:

Sunday- Juice and Toya's 60 minute Full Body Strength Training  

Monday- Walk at Grandma's cemetery

Tuesday- 1 Hr Full Body Dumbbell Workout  (while it did work a lot, we didn't care for some of the repetitive moves and had to change up to variations or I was going to hurl the TV)

Wednesday- Grow with Jo 10K Steps workout  

Thursday- HASfit 45 min Weight Training/Abs  

Friday- 5000 Step Indoor Walking  (Haven't done this dude before (that's what she said) but looks like it could be fun and fast paced unless we just decide to walk outside)

Enough of our torturous workout schedule, let's get to...

Should You Take Antihistamines for Long COVID Symptoms?  (Interesting to note and it does make sense.  Obviously, talk to your doctor if you are having any long Covid symptoms but it does make sense to take them.)

Being Active vs. Scheduled Exercise for Older Adults  (Definitely gotta stay up and at em!)

Up Your Omega-3 Intake With These 14 Foods  (Yes please!)

Why Muscle Recovery Worsens With Age, and What to Do About It (Hmm, definitely trying #5)

Do Vegetables Lose Nutrients When Cooked?  (This gives the best cooking method to retain as many nutrients as possible)

The Truth About Salt In Your Food  (This is really interesting.  I was always curious about the whole salting your pasta water but don't do it because I watch our salt.  Might do it with the teaspoon if I'm making fresh pasta sometime)

Sneezing Fits: This Is Why You Sneeze So Many Times in a Row  (It used to just be me and my allergies but the Mr beats me in that dept now!)

27 Smart Decluttering Tips That'll Make Organizing Your Home a Breeze  (For those about to spring clean)

Expert Shares Tips for Cleaning Garbage Disposals, Drains, and Pipes  (Definitely bookmarking this for the future.)

Turn Tiles into Customized Coasters  (Pretty cool idea!  I wish I'd done this when I made my friend some coasters but without resin.  Might have to do a redo on those for Christmas)

I'm not sure what's on tap for the weekend but I can sit more comfortably so perhaps the Mr can take me out for a drive like a dog and I can stick my head out the window and sniff stuff?

(tenor.com)

Any inklings of awesome for your weekend?

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