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My Health Concerns

Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595
edited June 2 in The Commons

It took me awhile to realize that I've actually gone down from a 4X large size to 3X. Had to celebrate by buying some new clothes.

One of my lady friends said I look better when I add more color to my wardrobe. I also bought "real pants," instead of wearing sweat pants all the time.

I just had to add snazzy suspenders also. And I got a haircut. The ladies like my new look!

 

 

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  • Not VictoriaNot Victoria Posts: 146

    I don’t know you, but I just had to say congrats! smiley  Losing weight is hard for so many of us, and it’s such a gratifying feeling when you hit a milestone like that. New clothes, real pants, and snazzy suspenders? Love it. Thanks for sharing your win with us, it genuinely put a smile on my face. Keep rocking that new look!

  • Jan_ScrapperJan_Scrapper Posts: 724

    Excellent!!  I was very sick 3 years ago and I lost 30 pounds.  However, not near enough :(

    You look wonderful!  I would imagine you feel a lot better!!!  It's awesome to buy new clothes, as well.  You are going to have to fight those ladies off :)

    Congratulations!!!

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,234

    ...congratulations Ron.

    Actually lost some myself as last summer I fit into a few of my old Hawai'ian shirts that had become a bit too small.  Dietary and portion control changes seem, to have be working, slowly, but surely

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Thanks for your support, friends.

    The truth is that I've lost weight "the lazy way." I just cut out all those wonderful sweets I used to buy on Amazon.

    At times, I've bought 3 pounds of jelly beans, etc.

    And the nice part is that I no longer need insulin. I take Ozempic once a week to help with the diabetes.

    Ozempic helps me feel full most of the time... so I eat less!

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 5,829

    Congratulations Ron. It is hard to do and I totally support you.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Thanks, memcneil70. Have a great day!

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595
    edited June 2

    I've decided to continue doing my art which reflects life in a typical Senior Citizen community like mine.

    A large part of this life includes the use of walkers, rollators, canes, etc.

    I have gathered some good sets of props. But I can't seem to find the kind of poses we'd see in our ordinary daily life.

    Many of us sit on our walkers in the hallway as we wait for lunch to begin.

    In the dining room you'll see walkers gathered near our tables as we sit at the table.

    In the past I've hesitated to show my people sitting on the chairs, couches and walkers.

    But my friends are quick to remind me this lack of sitting poses reduces the ability to reflect their everyday life.

    Does anyone know of any good pose sets that would work with walkers, couches, etc.

    It would be nice to have some partial poses that would allow me to easily adjust the various body parts to fine tune the poses.

    These are some of the products I own:

    Everyday Senior Citizen Props https://www.daz3d.com/everyday-senior-citizen-props


    Personal Aids:  https://www.daz3d.com/personal-aids-for-genesis-3-and-genesis-8

    Hearing aid poses:  https://www.daz3d.com/hearing-aid-poses-and-expressions-for-genesis-8-and-81

     

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  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 40,916

    richardandtracy could be one to take on the challenge 

    they do outside the box poses

    I cannot as I start with other peoples poses and tweak them

  • MonkeMonke Posts: 49

    Maybe https://www.daz3d.com/ng-build-your-own-sitting-poses-for-genesis-8-female is useful for what you are trying to do?

     

     

  • MonkeMonke Posts: 49
    edited April 6

    Here's an example, since I actually own it laugh

     

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  • MonkeMonke Posts: 49
    edited April 6

    There's some nice poses in https://www.daz3d.com/z-everyday-wheelchair-and-poses-for-genesis-81 but you'd have to split them into your own partials.

    I also tried combining with a few upper body partials from zeddicus conversation sets with good results.

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  • MonkeMonke Posts: 49

    This also looks pretty good imo: https://www.daz3d.com/simply-sitting-poses-for-genesis-8

     

  • ANGELREAPER1972ANGELREAPER1972 Posts: 4,726

    I've learned for most poses I want to just look for nearest kind of pose than adjust to what I want often ends up nothing like the pose started with but I am oftem happy with the results and created some unique ones. As for being uncertain about portraying your characters realisticly don't be be proud of yourself and your art and if someone has any objections stuff them believe me I know what it is like I've had a lifetime of being treated badly and made to feel like I should hate myself it sounds like you have some good friends 

  • felisfelis Posts: 6,320

    There is also this https://www.daz3d.com/mobility-equipment-for-genesis-2-3-and-8-males-s-and-female-s

    I haven't seen a rollator anywhere.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,694
    Anybody using crutches alone? And walking sticks? Walking Stick and pose. Aluminium Crutch. Might be a start. Regards, Richard.
  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Thanks, everyone for the links and tips. I've placed them on my wishlist.

    I'm really happy living here. I show my friends my artwork whenever I get the chance. They love it.

    I like to say I have 100 Fantastic Friends. I don't see all of them at one time, but I'm always quick to greet them like family.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,694
    edited April 6
    I have wondered a couple of times whether to model the simple walking frame here: https://www.healthandcare.co.uk/walking-frames/7325C.html?msclkid=74a979a0437d1699e604107459779155. It's the one my MIL used when house bound before becoming bed bound. Is it similar to anything used in the US? There are wheeled equivalents with brakes, baskets and a seat too. There is a freebie wheelchair at Rendo from 2019 I'll see if I can do an odd pose for. Regards, Richard.
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  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Richard, there are all sorts of variants, including the one you showed. One of my senior citizen products has one like that.

    For your own reference, here is the one I use. It's tricked out with a 17" notebook bag on front.

     

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595
    edited April 6

    Richard, there are all sorts of variants, including the one you showed. One of my senior citizen products has one like that.

    For your own reference, here is the one I use. It's tricked out with a 17" notebook bag on front.

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  • cjfeacjfea Posts: 326

    richardandtracy said:

    I have wondered a couple of times whether to model the simple walking frame here: https://www.healthandcare.co.uk/walking-frames/7325C.html?msclkid=74a979a0437d1699e604107459779155. It's the one my MIL used when house bound before becoming bed bound. Is it similar to anything used in the US? There are wheeled equivalents with brakes, baskets and a seat too. There is a freebie wheelchair at Rendo from 2019 I'll see if I can do an odd pose for. Regards, Richard.

    I would be interested in the walker if you choice to model it.  

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Everyday Senior Citizen Props is a good collection.:  https://www.daz3d.com/everyday-senior-citizen-props

    So is Personal aids:  https://www.daz3d.com/personal-aids-for-genesis-3-and-genesis-8?srsltid=AfmBOorlGCxewvKBoNLIN4_VvEJNVQRGNmmujCbgEZ4-dMrfAPxSDDeT

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595
    edited June 2

    This had not happened to me until recently. For the past few days I've had milk for breakfast, and got a bad case of heartburn.

    I was getting desperate and about ready to see a doctor. Then I went on Google.

    It hit me, finally! Cause and affect.

    I'm not sure why the problem only started recently. I've routinely had a small carton of 2% milk with lunch, and a small carton for breakfast.

    Oh, and I've had one or two small cartons of chocolate milk whenever I could get it.

    Here's another shock: ginger ale is NOT a good treatment for heartburn. It makes things worse!

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  • nightwolf1982nightwolf1982 Posts: 1,259

    I would suggest seeing a doctor, there are a few conditions that can cause heartburn or heartburn like symptoms.  I've never known milk to be a cause on it's own, but there may be an underlying issue like acid reflux or a hernia that could be causing problems.

  • Jan_ScrapperJan_Scrapper Posts: 724

    I have both a hernia and acid gas reflux.  I've had both for 40 years, however it now much worse than ever.

    I had an enlarged hernia 3 years ago.  My stomach was up in my chest :(  Yes, that is correct!!!   I had major surgery and was bed ridden for months.  After the surgery, my hernia came back, however not as badly.  My diaphragm was damaged and during the surgery, a new mesh was made for it and sewn to it.  

    I am left with Gastroparesis (Food doesn't process in my stomach as quickly as it should.)  I have heartburn ALL of the time.  The very painful kind.  Sometimes, it is even in my back.  I take Zantac and Rolaids for the heartburn.  I am on several meds for the Gatroparesis.  Due to throwing up a lot, my esophagus is damaged.  It hurts with hot liquids and carbonated liquids.  

    Sometimes, I get heartburn from anything I eat.  Sometimes, I thrown up anything I eat OR if I eat too much.

    I am NOT trying to scare you.  I am trying to get you to see a doctor BEFORE other things develop.

  • Halcon BlueskyHalcon Bluesky Posts: 717

    Ron Knights While this is an off topic not related to any Daz Studio issue, your problem maybe caused by acid reflux.

    You can try milk alternatives like almond milk unsweetened.

    Gluten free products, these alternatives may help you.

    Also, avoid hot chilli or anything like that.

    Your problem maybe stomach upset.

    I am not a doctor, I have one relative that has some problems with milk and derivates, so try this first, if continuing issues better go to see the doctor.

  • garrett_3dgarrett_3d Posts: 383

    You could be developing a lactose intolerance. Maybe try non-dairy alternatives?

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 40,916

    I developed lactose intolerance in my late 50s

    I mostly drink almond milk now but occasionally lactose free cow milk 

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Thanks for your replies and insights.

    I do have an umbilical hernia... had it for 15-20 years. I'm sure that complicates things.

    Also I am taking Ozempic. I've been taking it as an aid in my Diabetes Type II treatment. That presents a host of complications as well.

    My A1C and blood sugar levels are normal without needing to take Insulin. Maybe it's time to stop taking Ozempic as well.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,595

    Thankl you, moderators for helping me consolidate my rambling threads.

  • Halcon BlueskyHalcon Bluesky Posts: 717

    Ron Knights Diabetes type I and II are becoming a serious health issue around the world.

    First, you need to see an specialist, don't medicate yourself!

    Don't follow the brainless bloggers advice.

    Almond milk unsweetened is best than the normal or original form for everyone trying to avoid milk and derivatives like cheese and other things.

    The original almond milk comes already sweetened, but there is a problem, it will cause some tooth decay.

    So please, pay attention to your health and see an specialist, he or she will determine what is best outcome for you.

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