My love-hate relationship
My love-hate relationship
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Post #31 - May 9th, 2023, 10:02 amGreat job. I was a relatively normal weight until I was 35 and pregnant and then the weight just went on me, its like I could not stop it. I've never been able to get down to my prepregancy weight. I've been on every diet, and I've lost weight only to gain it back. I actually don't eat that much, I've tracked it on my fitness pal, and I eat well under 2000 calories a day, unless of couse its the holidays or I go out to eat. I know I won't have surgery for sure at my age don't want any risks.Toria
"I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
W. Shakespeare
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Post #32 - May 10th, 2023, 3:58 pm208.4If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #33 - July 2nd, 2024, 11:27 amjnm123 wrote:I have a running conversation with a high school buddy on the topic, 'what CAN'T we eat now?'. We're both 66, he has kidney & heart issues, mine are GI-based, and my flare-ups have gotten worse, even when I only occasionally go off the reservation. I'm 215, should be 185. Last 2-3 years--red meat, red wine, fried foods, red sauce, chocolate are to be avoided. Not the end of the world, but I'll admit I've actually dreamed of a Gibson's ribeye from time to time.
We grew up in Skokie, so our top answers to the topic were:
1) Eastern Style Beef Grinder (Dempster St.) - with red sauce, peppers on garlic bread. Just for the hell of it, about 5 years ago I stopped at the only remaining Eastern on Touhy near California, and picked one up. The smell was exactly the same, but this was a gut-bomber of epic proportions. Couldn't come close to finishing it, which is why I'm still alive writing this.
2) Jack-In-The-Box Super Tacos (Dempster St., again) - we have fond memories of meeting there at 1:00 AM, after dropping off our dates, to 'discuss'. And eat Super Tacos, which--and one can find this online--how they deep fry the tacos...twice! I suspect there may be one still 'with me' since the summer of 1974.
3) Superdawg (Milwaukee/Devon) - maybe the most enticing aroma of any fast food...ever. That nasal combination of beef, fries, green tomato, mustard, all packed into that little blue box. If they made an air freshener for the car with that, I'd buy it. And that was a late night snack for us too, along with a bunch tamale--yikes!
Come to think of it, I am happy I'm alive!
Jack in the Box will return to Chicago area next year. Jack in the Box plans to open eight company-owned stores in the area, mostly in the suburbs. A Chicago proper restaurant will be located near Midway Airport, the company said.
The suburban locations are slated to open in Countryside, Lake in the Hills, Tinley Park, Carol Stream, Naperville, Plainfield and New Lenox mostly next year, though some openings may bleed into 2026. Jack in the Box also plans to open franchise-owned stores in the area; nationally, 93% of its stores are franchises.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/ ... cago-area/Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #34 - July 2nd, 2024, 2:34 pmDoes anyone know why Jack in the Box left Chicago originally? I have no recollection of them being here so there must not have been that many locations.
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Post #35 - July 3rd, 2024, 11:27 amThe Tribune story on Jack in the Box returning to Chicago quoted the CEO that they haven't been in Chicago for 40 to 50 years. The story has a picture of one from 1977, and there was one at the northeast corner of California and Montrose that lasted a few years after I moved to Lincoln Square in 1976. I ate there once, which was enough. Gimicky packaging of food where mediocrity would have been a step up.
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Post #36 - July 3rd, 2024, 11:42 amJim-Bob wrote:Does anyone know why Jack in the Box left Chicago originally? I have no recollection of them being here so there must not have been that many locations.
From a Google searchThe chain pulled out of the Chicago market in 1980 to focus its operations in the southwestern United States, a company spokesperson told DNAinfo Chicago in 2014Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #37 - July 3rd, 2024, 12:11 pmI visited two Jack in the Box in Chicago:
California and Montrose across from Horner Park
Kedzie and Irving Park where Duks is or was located.
I would drive in for the greasy tacos.
CAthy2Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #38 - July 3rd, 2024, 12:35 pmMy very first date in high school was to a Jack in the Box on Dempster (Yeah, even then I was a big spender ...)
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Post #39 - July 3rd, 2024, 3:32 pmDave148 wrote:Jim-Bob wrote:Does anyone know why Jack in the Box left Chicago originally? I have no recollection of them being here so there must not have been that many locations.
From a Google searchThe chain pulled out of the Chicago market in 1980 to focus its operations in the southwestern United States, a company spokesperson told DNAinfo Chicago in 2014
I was a very little kid when they left so that's why I don't remember them. I've only been there a few times when traveling. I might go back since they're opening one close to me.
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Post #40 - July 3rd, 2024, 5:50 pmThe only one I recall was on Golf in Morton Grove just west of Waukegan, where Popeye's is now. I remember being in there exactly once, my mother declared it unfit for human consumption and we never returned.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #41 - July 4th, 2024, 12:14 pmWe used to have a Jack in the Box in my St. Louis neighborhood. The food was generally decent.
However, I had three straight hamburgers that were served to me very rare. Then, one of my employees found a used band-aid in their taco. At that point, I decided to stop eating there.
Within a year, the e-coli scandal of 1992-93 broke out implicating Kack in the Box and Foodmaker. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%8 ... i_outbreak
I have had no interest in going back.
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Post #42 - July 4th, 2024, 12:18 pmThere was a "Jack in the Crack" at 95th and California.
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Post #43 - August 23rd, 2024, 2:05 pmAfter four years, going from specialist to specialist, it turns out that my “ hip problem” is Sciatica, caused by severe spinal stenosis and slipped discs…bone against bone.
My blood sugar is in line and weight finally breaking 200 again. Physical therapy was/is effective, so there’s that too.
I’ve been in atrial fibulation for almost four months. My Electrophysiologist is performing an ablation procedure to reset my heart next week at NWMH. Pretty non invasive, so I could be released same day after observation, or an overnight stay.
I feel confident going into this with my vitals in pretty good shape.
My continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been an excellent tool to keep those pesky blood sugars in line and the Endocrinologist actually told me she wanted my A1c up a click because it was too low.
Thanks for listening,
EvilLast edited by Evil Ronnie on August 23rd, 2024, 8:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #44 - August 23rd, 2024, 7:07 pmListening and wishing you the best.
Cathy2Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #45 - August 24th, 2024, 8:55 amDefinitely listening. And praying for best possible outcome."All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan
http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
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Post #46 - August 24th, 2024, 10:26 amMany thanks, Cathy and Cynthia!If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #47 - August 24th, 2024, 11:58 amEvil Ronnie wrote:After four years, going from specialist to specialist, it turns out that my “ hip problem” is Sciatica, caused by severe spinal stenosis and slipped discs…bone against bone.
My blood sugar is in line and weight finally breaking 200 again. Physical therapy was/is effective, so there’s that too.
I’ve been in atrial fibulation for almost four months. My Electrophysiologist is performing an ablation procedure to reset my heart next week at NWMH. Pretty non invasive, so I could be released same day after observation, or an overnight stay.
I feel confident going into this with my vitals in pretty good shape.
My continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been an excellent tool to keep those pesky blood sugars in line and the Endocrinologist actually told me she wanted my A1c up a click because it was too low.
Thanks for listening,
Evil
Good luck on the ablation. It should go smooth and will help. I was diagnosed with type II 25 years ago and despite losing almost 90 pounds and oral meds, my a1c was always just under 7. I have been fighting with insurance for 10 years to get a CGM. What I found out was that unless you injecting insulin you were not eligible for the device. I started a new job last October with the State of Illinois ad the device is covered. I found the CGM to be a game changer. I have had three a1c's since and have been 6, 6.1 and 5.8. After the initial 6, the Endo cut some meds and with the 5.8 in July did another round of med reduction! The problem at 5.8-6.3 is the lows; which apparently are more stressful and harmful to the body than high glucose levels around 200. My Endo also indicated she would be happier if I were higher!
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Post #48 - August 24th, 2024, 2:40 pmmrbrowncanmoo wrote:Evil Ronnie wrote:After four years, going from specialist to specialist, it turns out that my “ hip problem” is Sciatica, caused by severe spinal stenosis and slipped discs…bone against bone.
My blood sugar is in line and weight finally breaking 200 again. Physical therapy was/is effective, so there’s that too.
I’ve been in atrial fibulation for almost four months. My Electrophysiologist is performing an ablation procedure to reset my heart next week at NWMH. Pretty non invasive, so I could be released same day after observation, or an overnight stay.
I feel confident going into this with my vitals in pretty good shape.
My continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been an excellent tool to keep those pesky blood sugars in line and the Endocrinologist actually told me she wanted my A1c up a click because it was too low.
Thanks for listening,
Evil
Good luck on the ablation. It should go smooth and will help. I was diagnosed with type II 25 years ago and despite losing almost 90 pounds and oral meds, my a1c was always just under 7. I have been fighting with insurance for 10 years to get a CGM. What I found out was that unless you injecting insulin you were not eligible for the device. I started a new job last October with the State of Illinois ad the device is covered. I found the CGM to be a game changer. I have had three a1c's since and have been 6, 6.1 and 5.8. After the initial 6, the Endo cut some meds and with the 5.8 in July did another round of med reduction! The problem at 5.8-6.3 is the lows; which apparently are more stressful and harmful to the body than high glucose levels around 200. My Endo also indicated she would be happier if I were higher!
Hi,
I’m too familiar with hypoglycemia, and side effects. Ask your Endo to prescribe a “Gvoke Kit”, which is a rescue device which lifts us out of the weeds like magic.
Thanks for chiming in and the well wishes.
EvilLast edited by Evil Ronnie on August 27th, 2024, 7:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #49 - August 24th, 2024, 6:43 pmHope the ablation helps with the AFIB! Are you taking anticoagulants now? They are kind of a drag.
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Post #50 - August 24th, 2024, 7:01 pmtjr wrote:Hope the ablation helps with the AFIB! Are you taking anticoagulants now? They are kind of a drag.
Hi tjr,
Eliquis is much better than Coumadin. There is an implant, “Watchman”, to prevent/ block blood clots. The only drag I’m aware of is the monthly copay!
Thanks,
EvilIf you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #51 - August 27th, 2024, 7:17 pm198.6If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #52 - August 28th, 2024, 11:13 pmAblation successful
AFIB gone…100%
First meal after 19 hour fast: a Vahlrona chocolate and a raspberry
donut from Do Rite!
(It’s been seven years but yes, they’ve been downsized.)If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #53 - August 29th, 2024, 7:48 amEvil Ronnie wrote:Ablation successful
AFIB gone…100%
(It’s been seven years but yes, they’ve been downsized.)
So glad to hear this."All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan
http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
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Post #54 - August 29th, 2024, 8:42 amCynthia wrote:Evil Ronnie wrote:Ablation successful
AFIB gone…100%
(It’s been seven years but yes, they’ve been downsized.)
So glad to hear this.
Many thanks, Cynthia!If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #55 - September 4th, 2024, 2:02 pm3 SEPT 24
193.2#If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
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Post #56 - September 10th, 2024, 12:00 pmWow!
Rereading this thread and learning of your progress are inspirational."Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
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Post #57 - September 10th, 2024, 6:32 pmKatie wrote:Wow!
Rereading this thread and learning of your progress are inspirational.
Hi Katie,
Many thanks for the kind words!If you aren't tasting, you aren't cooking.
