Our Family Pic October 2008

Our Family Pic October 2008
Still smiling!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Before and After

 

I haven’t said much about the great “flood” in awhile and a few have inquired if we are done with the fix up yet….

Basically yes!!!

YEAH!!

I still have a few little things to do or put back and we have to replace a breaker box that was damaged by all the fans and dehumidifiers but other than that it is DONE!!!

Here is what started it all!

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After…

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This room was tricky because it is very uneven and the Insurance Co. didn’t want us to replace the tile.

But around the floor we had varying degrees of damage to the bottom few rows of tile.

Tim’s Uncle John Klopfenstein (Klopfenstein Furniture Leo and 14/69 stores, Hey I thought I would give him a plug! He’s GOOD!!) came up with this cost efficient alternative… Ceramic tile that could be cut to fit our uneven room with a top piece that would join the 2 tiles together nicely.The old tile was plastic and lays flatter against the wall then the tile now days. We are guessing this tile has been there for 40+ years.

This bathroom used to be green, blue and pink.

I like the new look!!

Bigger view….

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Before downstairs middle room and ceiling100_3539

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Now after…

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Before Upstairs Hall…

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Now after…

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It is hard to show you the difference but I think it’s big!

Plus I have been on a cleaning out rampage!!

Which just in itself is a great feeling!

So I can look back at this experience and feel very blessed in spite of the utter impatience and frustration I felt while living in the mess!

On the weight loss front, week one was basically a great one I lost 3.5 pounds.

I spent a couple of days with a slight flu bug that made food very unappetizing.

But was a huge help to my diet and helped shrink my stomach!! Hey you got to look for the positives!

Sadly due to my injury (see last post) I am very limited on exercise.

I had Tiff take a pic of my leg. I really hesitate posting it as it is really ugly (leg and bruise) but I thought maybe someone will have some insight and wisdom to share if they saw it.

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My actual pain and injury are my upper thigh and hip/behind area but this bruise showed up a few days ago and is is low. What’s up with that?

I never actually fell or hit it on anything.

The diagnosis now is a pulled hamstring.

I head back to the chiropractor this week for a check and I will see what he says.

I think it is feeling better so I hope I am on the mend!!

Hint for the day if your trying to drop some extra pounds…

One of the biggest things I realized this last week is that I have to write down everything that goes in my mouth!! It just is huge for me otherwise no matter how good my intentions are I just am not accountable for everything I am eating!! I don’t like doing this but it is necessary!!

Have a great one!!

SUZ

4 comments:

  1. Where to begin . . .
    1. Your leg looks VERY sore!!! Wowzers. I'm hoping that you had put ice on it the first couple of days after it happened?!?!. Generally the advice is say RICE (rest, elevation, ice, compression - like wrapping it with an ace bandage). I might avoid some blood thinners, aspirin, and ibuprofen for the time being. Let me show my rehab friends to see what they say tomorrow.
    2. Your home looks beautiful. It's an amazing feeling having all the pieces back together. I'm sorry you had to go through it - been there done that and hated most every second of it.
    3. Congratulations on losing 3.5 pounds despite being gimpy. That's incredible!!!!! I'm glad that you are working your plan and that the plan is working for you. You go girl.

    Keep up the great progress!! I'm cheering for you every step of the way.

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  2. Okay girl, I've gotten the physical therapy info. The bruise occurs below the injury (as you noticed). You need to get physical therapy asap (don't wait any longer) so they can do deep tissue work to break up the scar tissue that is setting in as we speak otherwise it will never go away and your chance of pulling it again in the future is very likely and your chance of returning to physical activity (jogging, walking, etc) will be in jeopardy. So my very trusted friends who have helped me through countless injuries (I'm a bit injury prone) recommend going to the doctor right away. It's a BIG deal. Hope that info helps.

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  3. Hi Susie,
    I've been sharing your blog address with my good peoples and talking about your recipes and was wondering if you would either post them again or email them to me (pretty please). Gracias chica!
    -Lisa

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  4. So Susie,
    I have to ask how are you doing? Haven't heard anything from you in a bit and wondered how your leg was healing?????

    Also, I have to tell you that I've been telling everyone about your blog. I write down the address for them and tell them how fantastic it is. Then probably for about 10 of the 20 people I've told, I actually go to your blog and show them. Know what they have been seeing front and center for the past cople of weeks????? Your toilet with water damaged floor. They look at me all goofy and I say "No, really it's usually very inspirational and full of great tips and motivation." HA!!! How about a post update so I can stop showing off your toilet.

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