Hi Everyone,
Since I am not sitting on my butt in an office all day I am rarely on the computer anymore. I miss you all. It's been three months since I retired and it is going good.
The terrible job stress is gone. The only stress I have now is financial, trying to live off 1/2 the income I am used to but it's been worth the monetary sacrifice. This is my forth year of living with Lymphotic Colitis and my best year ever. Being retired has given me time to lounge in my PJs, read a whole book in one sitting, take up needlepoint, and join the 'Y'. My local Y gave me a break on the fees when I was able to show them proof of SSI and my doctor's diagnosis so I am begining a water arobic yoga class. I love cooking in my tiny, tiny kitchen and my latest Gluten Free achievement has been GF Baguettes. Did you know that there is a special pan for baking French bread and Baguettes that is perforated all around to give it a nice crust?! My other discovery has been homemade Orange Pekot Iced Tea made with decaf black tea and Clementine oranges. I have not had a gut ache or flare except for the day I broke my own rule and ate in a restaurant.
I don't know how anyone can eliminate stress when their work load is heavy. I found myself in such a situation and saw no way out as unemployment here is high and I knew I was lucky just to have a job. Thus, I chose early retirement and have no regrets. It took me three years to find Norman mainly because of trying to do it my way. I am a little worried about travelling this summer and may not go anywhere. Why rock the boat?
I'm going now to read more on the message board and find out how everyone else is faring. To this blog site I owe a lot. It gave me a life back. Thank you all!
My first Colitis post since Retirement
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My first Colitis post since Retirement
CoryGut
Age 71
Diagnosed with Lymphocytic Colitis Sept. 2010
On and off Entocort(Currently Off)
Age 71
Diagnosed with Lymphocytic Colitis Sept. 2010
On and off Entocort(Currently Off)
Hi Cory,
Congrats on retirement, and on getting away from all that stress. The University is a magnet for stress, IMO. It's good to see an update that you are doing well.
I hear you about eating out. I have reached the point where I almost never do that anymore. Most people would consider my routine to be boring, but I don't consider down-shifting to a simpler lifestyle boring. I call it relaxing, stress-relieving, and symptom-free. Life is good.
Thanks for the update.
Tex
Congrats on retirement, and on getting away from all that stress. The University is a magnet for stress, IMO. It's good to see an update that you are doing well.
I hear you about eating out. I have reached the point where I almost never do that anymore. Most people would consider my routine to be boring, but I don't consider down-shifting to a simpler lifestyle boring. I call it relaxing, stress-relieving, and symptom-free. Life is good.
Thanks for the update.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Re: My first Colitis post since Retirement
What a great post! So glad that you are doing well with less stress in your life. I am continuing to experience Normans myself even with working full time as I've been able to just let a lot of things go! Continued good health to you and enjoy the retirement!coryhub wrote:Hi Everyone,
Since I am not sitting on my butt in an office all day I am rarely on the computer anymore. I miss you all. It's been three months since I retired and it is going good.
The terrible job stress is gone. The only stress I have now is financial, trying to live off 1/2 the income I am used to but it's been worth the monetary sacrifice. This is my forth year of living with Lymphotic Colitis and my best year ever. Being retired has given me time to lounge in my PJs, read a whole book in one sitting, take up needlepoint, and join the 'Y'. My local Y gave me a break on the fees when I was able to show them proof of SSI and my doctor's diagnosis so I am begining a water arobic yoga class. I love cooking in my tiny, tiny kitchen and my latest Gluten Free achievement has been GF Baguettes. Did you know that there is a special pan for baking French bread and Baguettes that is perforated all around to give it a nice crust?! My other discovery has been homemade Orange Pekot Iced Tea made with decaf black tea and Clementine oranges. I have not had a gut ache or flare except for the day I broke my own rule and ate in a restaurant.
I don't know how anyone can eliminate stress when their work load is heavy. I found myself in such a situation and saw no way out as unemployment here is high and I knew I was lucky just to have a job. Thus, I chose early retirement and have no regrets. It took me three years to find Norman mainly because of trying to do it my way. I am a little worried about travelling this summer and may not go anywhere. Why rock the boat?
I'm going now to read more on the message board and find out how everyone else is faring. To this blog site I owe a lot. It gave me a life back. Thank you all!
Cory,
Congratulations on retirement. I had to retire 2 years ago, due to my declining health, and while I miss teaching, I do not miss the stress involved in working for the public school system.
I remember that my outlook on life changed dramatically after I retired as I was 28 years in the school system.
I sometimes fret because it seems the major social outings are surrounded by food, and I feel I miss out, but to not be tethered to the bathroom is a great reward!
Enjoy your time!
Congratulations on retirement. I had to retire 2 years ago, due to my declining health, and while I miss teaching, I do not miss the stress involved in working for the public school system.
I remember that my outlook on life changed dramatically after I retired as I was 28 years in the school system.
I sometimes fret because it seems the major social outings are surrounded by food, and I feel I miss out, but to not be tethered to the bathroom is a great reward!
Enjoy your time!
Linda :)
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
LC Oct. 2012
MTHFR gene mutation and many more....
Isn't retirement great! Enjoy yourself and relax for a while. Even traveling can be stressful. You'll know when you're ready for a change.
You will LOVE water aerobics! I've been doing it for the last 4 months through the really frigid central NY weather. I am amazed to say that most of my overall pain has decreased significantly, I have way more muscle strength than just a few months ago and I'm in better "aerobic" fitness, and the exercise has become addictive. Very gentle on the joints but invigorating and gives me something fun and active to start my day with.
I have that french bread pan, too, and would love the recipe for sometime in the future when I have ventured more into GF baking. Sticking to the basic diet right now. But I used to be a professional baker and miss it terribly. Speaking of which, I agreed, 6 months ago, to teach a bread baking class in mid-April. I have long since purged all flour and gluten from my kitchen. I'm thinking that I may be able to honor this commitment by wearing a mask while I prepare the doughs and keeping my doughy hands and prepping surfaces well-washed. Wish me luck!
Looking forward to hearing from you again... Chris
You will LOVE water aerobics! I've been doing it for the last 4 months through the really frigid central NY weather. I am amazed to say that most of my overall pain has decreased significantly, I have way more muscle strength than just a few months ago and I'm in better "aerobic" fitness, and the exercise has become addictive. Very gentle on the joints but invigorating and gives me something fun and active to start my day with.
I have that french bread pan, too, and would love the recipe for sometime in the future when I have ventured more into GF baking. Sticking to the basic diet right now. But I used to be a professional baker and miss it terribly. Speaking of which, I agreed, 6 months ago, to teach a bread baking class in mid-April. I have long since purged all flour and gluten from my kitchen. I'm thinking that I may be able to honor this commitment by wearing a mask while I prepare the doughs and keeping my doughy hands and prepping surfaces well-washed. Wish me luck!
Looking forward to hearing from you again... Chris
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Good for you, Cory. Stress is the worst and you are so fortunate to be able to leave it in your past. Your baquette sounds delicious, please post the recipe. 
Sheila W
Sheila W
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
