No, that’s not me in the featured image, but instead here I am in my front garden after 24 rounds of radiotherapy, and …guess what? I have a WAIST! I haven’t had a waist since about 1965, and so I’m thrilled to see that it’s decided to appear again after such a prolonged absence.
I can thoroughly vouch for radiotherapy as an effective weight-loss tool. You will be nauseated quite often and have a constant sensation of hot salt in your mouth, but hey, if you can cope with that, you’ll see the results of your efforts in only 6 short weeks. You’ll also totally lose any liking for sugary foods that you had before.
To add to this miracle, my left knee, which was showing signs of wear and tear before the treatment, is now as agile as a 16 year old’s as it now doesn’t have to carry the equivalent of 5 x 2lb bags of sugar.
After this evening’s zapping there’ll be another 5 more to go. Sam has started singing ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’
watchingthedaisies said:
So glad you are getting through this. Sending you a big hug.😍
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Stevie Turner said:
I definitely need it! Thanks.
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Fabiola Garcia said:
You look fantastic and have a great approach toward your treatment keeping a positive attitude.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Fabiola.
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dgkaye said:
You look great Stevie. Although, I’d hardly say that’s the way to lose weight, you’ve survived the awful treatments thus far with at least a bright side should I dare say? 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
I try to stay positive – moaning and groaning all the time is too depressing!
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dgkaye said:
Well look in the mirror and see how lovely you look despite fighting off the beast! 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
The turtle neck jumper covers a multitude of sins…
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dgkaye said:
Hey, whatever works right? Lol 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Absolutely.
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simonfalk28 said:
You’re brave, Stevie. Glad to hear that one knee is improving though. Slowly, slowly 🙂 Simon’s Still Stanza #WATWB
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Stevie Turner said:
Swings and roundabouts; that’s life!
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Shallow Reflections said:
Tough way to get your waist back but way to see the positive side of what must be a difficult situation. I’ve considered having tattoos done where my waist should be, just so I can find it. #seniorsalon
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Stevie Turner said:
My husband always tells me to look on the bright side of life.
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jenanita01 said:
The trouble with silver linings is they never seem to pick a good way to resolve a problem, do they? I need to lose a few pounds as my knees are moaning, but I won’t be signing up for your method! Probably wouldn’t work for me, I didn’t lose an ounce when I had radiotherapy last year…
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Stevie Turner said:
Not one ounce? Wow, I suppose it depends on where the radiation is aimed at as to how much nausea there is?
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jenanita01 said:
possibly, and I am very grateful, believe me…
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franklparker said:
Weight Watchers and Slimmers World will have some competition when you’ve been to the Dragon’s Den and found a partner for your new business!
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Stevie Turner said:
Getting punters will be a bit of a problem though…
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Darlene said:
Looking very slim indeed. There is always a silver lining isn´t there. I´m counting down with you.
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Stevie Turner said:
Cheers Darlene.
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barbtaub said:
As diets go it seems a bit radical. But congrats on the end in sight! And thanks for sharing with senior salon.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks. I’d had a few weeks off, but good to be blogging again.
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robjodiefilogomo said:
Now there’s one way to look at the silver lining, Stevie!! That must mean there’s shopping in your future- ha ha!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Stevie Turner said:
Yeah, for smaller clothes I think.
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mariaholm said:
You are so good looking !
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you Maria. That’s very kind of you to say so.
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thejuicenut said:
No-one would believe the severity of the treatments you are undergoing, you look really well, which I know is a really annoying thing to say when you feel like ****! But there have to be some benefits to all this nausea, right? 💜
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Stevie Turner said:
Yeah, I’m looking on the bright side. Some days are better than others regarding the nausea. Strange isn’t it? I’ve just eaten roast chicken, roast potatoes and veg. Other days I can barely manage a few spoonfuls of food.
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Bernadette said:
Stevie so good to get such a positive report on your health. You will be coming up roses in June.
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Stevie Turner said:
Hope so!
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