Did anyone see this photo of Teresa Heinz-Kerry at the WHCA?

[Beacool]

I was shocked, I almost didn't recognize her. Is she alright? I know that she had been ill some time ago, but she looks totally different than she used to look.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3567872/Obama-jokes-meeting-George-pyjamas-slap-face.html

[underthematrix]

1. She looks great to me

[malaise]

2. I commented on my thread last night

Couldn't believe it either, but it was nice to see her well enough to be there. She hasn't been well for some time and she looked very shaky. JK walked very slowly and took her to her seat before he greeted folks.

[Beacool]

5. Yes, she doesn't look like her old self.

I like Teresa, she was always so vibrant and intelligent. She looked frail and bloated in that pic (I don't mean just weight gain). I hope she's alright.

[malaise]

7. Probably linked to the medication required for seizure treatment

Here's a good read from after her medical scare
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2013/10/28/Secret-behind-her-miraculous-recovery-revealed/stories/201310280049

[Beacool]

11. Thanks for the link.

I remember that she had been ill, but I didn't know the details.

Head injuries are so dangerous. I still remember Natasha Richardson's passing from what she thought was a nothing fall.

"The cause of her seizure, she said, wasn't related to her 2009 treatment for breast cancer, but rather the lingering effects "after a bad concussion that was not properly treated at all ... from a very bad fall," four years ago."

Educational article too, regarding concussions in general.

[Siwsan]

3. I was glad to just see she is up and about

I don't think there's been any confirmed info on what her health issues are, but it does look as if they are not insignificant.

But since her husband accepted the job as Secretary of State, knowing how much time he will be away from home, I'm guessing the health issues are quite as dramatic as I feared they might be.

[malaise]

8. She sat down and discussed them back in 2013

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2013/10/28/Secret-behind-her-miraculous-recovery-revealed/stories/201310280049

[Siwsan]

12. I thought there was something else, much more recent - I'm probably 'mis-thinking'

I have a habit of losing track of time, lately.

Thanks for the link!

[malaise]

13. You may know more than the rest of us

[Siwsan]

14. Well, I did get a hug from John Kerry, once

But he spilled no family secrets.

[malaise]

15. See what I mean

LOL

[Beacool]

9. Yes, it seems that her health is not good.

This pic is only 5 years old, that's the Teresa I remember. I can't upload it, but here's the link.

http://imagecollect.com/picture/hu-jintao-john-kerry-president-hu-president-hu-jintao-senator-john-kerry-teresa-heinz-teresa-heinz-kerry-the-whites-photo-3934196/guest-arrivals-for-state-dinner

[LiberalArkie]

4. Optical delusion since she is shorter than the giant Kerry.

[Hortensis]

6. No. I wouldn't have recognized her at all.

Well, at least she's out and about. Nice to see him holding her hand.

[Beacool]

10. Frankly, I only recognized her because she was with Kerry and the pic was captioned.

[OregonBlue]

16. Probably a medication she is taking like prednisone.

When your body has abnormally high levels of a hormone called cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons, the most common of which is corticosteroid medications.

Symptoms include a round-shaped face, upper body weight gain, and skin that bruises easily.

I had a friend I hadn't seen in several years who was on prednisone and when I saw her I absolutely didn't recognize her. She had the round face, buggy eyes, and had gained tons of upper body weight. After she quit taking it, it took years for her to return to normal.

[Beacool]

19. That's what others thought, maybe it's her medication.

Being ill sucks.

[OregonBlue]

24. That's what came to mind immediately. In any case, it's not like she looks bad, just very

different than she did before. I didn't realize she was that much shorter than he is either. Actually, it's a nice pic. I hope she's feeling good though.

[JohnnyRingo]

17. I saw it on the TV

I thought Kerry was there with a guest.
Thanx for posting, I hope she's in decent health.

[Beacool]

20. I read the caption under the photo and then really looked at her face.

I hadn't recognized her either when I skimmed through the pics in the attached article.

You're welcome.

[2naSalit]

18. Oh dear!

If I had seen her in the coverage last night, I would not have recognized her at all!

[Beacool]

21. Me neither.

BTW, did you notice Helen Mirren's gown and Prince's symbol painted near her right shoulder?

[2naSalit]

22. I sure did!

I also watched the video of the Jazz Night at the White House from last night too She was at that event also though she was not wearing purple, most of the artists did ear something purple, the lighting was predominant;y purple and there was a brief Prince tribute. His female drummer played during the last half hour on several songs... it was an awesome hour and a half of incredible music. It's posted here, which is where I saw it...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017364810

It's certainly a "have a seat and a beverage" kind of watch... that is if you can sit still, I couldn't.

[Beacool]

23. I like Helen Mirren.

She's one classy "dame".