Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

We mix it with a little coffee and cream with some sugar free creamer to sweeten it. We heat it up in microwave or on stove until mixed and then add it to our coffee to taste.

@jesfactsmon. I cannot imagine a life without chocolate cake with buttercream frosting!

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@jakedduck1 is it too personal for me to ask why you say you won’t be here long?

Thanks for sharing @grovercleveland. I believe in the spice/baking aisle dark chocolate also comes in chips for cookies. Can’t go wrong with that! If I could I would eat the entire bar myself never mind 1/2, lol.

@jakedduck1 you already did your share by removing some of the worry with your 90lb weight loss. Your hard work paid off to still being able to enjoy those foods. That’s your pay back. Nothing wrong with having those 5 food groups as long as your cook is aware.

@avmcbellar Oops. Silly Spellcheck. I typed "diplopia" and it chose to say "diploma". Ah, these Thoroughly Modern Times. Lol.

I just said 1/2 because I did not want to sound like a "piggy". I went to store afterwards and ...

@jakedduck1 I have seen carob in its natural state. It grows in a pod. There is nothing like that dark chocolate taste but you may find carob to be similar and not “vile”. I don’t know if it would be too healthy for you. It does not contain caffeine. I think there are more health benefits in cacao depending on the criteria.
I’m all ears is something my house rabbits would say with a big loud thump to alert us of potential danger. They are HUGE and so is their sound. They don’t miss a beet, lol.

You know there is a powder mix made from roasted plant based foods for making a beverage similar to hot coffee. Some are made with roasted chickpeas. My grandmother drank that every morning. I did for a short while too but I always like the taste and smell of my morning decaf coffee. Can’t do without that chocolate and coffee, lol. Wish you well. Toni

You’re welcome Laurie @artist01. Thank you. I always have helped my elders out of respect as long as they want the help. I understand the current technology and try to help them feel less isolated because of the virus. More recently, I have finally been able to video chat with an older woman who I have known for years. I give her credit for her abilities to follow my directions. She is happy to be able to see me now. Before we phoned each other. Using technology, I have also figured out a way to tutor high school students. On the screen they can follow my notes as I write. They do the same to show me problems or questions. It works out well remotely. In the beginning I tutored in person at the high school but with the pandemic I didn’t want to take the chance.
Laurie, sometimes you may be able to see the items available for shopping by either going to the store’s website or by downloading their app. I have an Ipad which makes it much easier. I bring my Ipad with me after creating my list. The app tells me in order in which aisle to find my listed items. It makes shopping very quick. Usually in 30 minutes I am done. My husband loves it. He follows it too to get the items into the cart.
I do the same for my mother who has a grocery store within short walking distance for her. We video chat so I can tell her where to find the items using her cell phone.

The more you use the internet on your device the easier it will become. No worries. You are doing well to earn a diploma, lol.

Wow, you are aware of the challenges with the double vision. I am glad you finally found to overcome it. My double vision is a deficit from the AVM. I had to figure that out for myself too. I did see 2 neuro ophthalmologist and put the information together.
I have to be cautious to not fall. It does slightly improve with time. I am hoping it finally settles before the surgery. I have no choice but to wait for 100% medical coverage starting 2/1/2022. So I don’t mind. The outcome will be better in the long run. Sometimes I cover my bad eye to give myself a break. It helps temporarily.
Keep on practicing with your device! I believe the frozen chocolate covered banana are called Dianas Bananas Baby Bananas, dark chocolate. I hope your grocery story carries it. The popsicles are called Chloe’s Dark Chocolate Pops. Hugs, Toni