What's on your (PHOTO) Friday Menu?
I saw an interview once with the author of Jaws and he said he regrets making sharks scarier than they actually are. I was at Virginia Beach the summer that Jaws was a movie. These kids ran out of the water with blood all over their arms and said they had been bitten by a shark. The beach was cleared and no one was allowed in the water.
The next morning it was on the news that they had cut themselves with broken glass.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
My trip to the DMV was quick. I was in and out in thirty minutes. I booked an appointment and got front of line privileges with my cane. I actually have my real weight for the first time in 20 years. See new vs old license below.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The potluck lunch, that I'm handling solo, is today. I think I may have bit off more than I can chew. I'm making two different kinds of ceviche, fajitas, elotes, and salsa.
Bad news on the medical front. I learned the results of my back and knee MRIs. I have a bulging disc in my lower back and a torn meniscus in my right knee. More fun ahead; stay tuned.
The weekend should be great. I'm looking forward to family, friends, and fun. Have a great weekend all!
QOTD- My favorite place to swim is North Beach on Isla Mujeres, MX. A goal is to be able to swim again.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Yogurt, blueberries.
L: Mexican and Latin American delights. Ceviche for sure. There will be carbs!
D: PP shake or something light.
S: popcorn.
Pic #1 Potluck flyer
Pic #2 Driver's license then v now.
Pic #3 Street art in Vegas
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 215. 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate." - Amit Ray
on 4/21/23 6:19 am - Amarillo, TX
That's awesome on the drivers license!
so sorry you're dealing with more health issues. Back stuff is no fun on top of bad knees and hips. Hope you have a plan of action soon!
Mel
on 4/21/23 6:30 am
You are so close to your GW and getting the surgeries you need - we are all rooting for you Matt!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
North Beach on Isla Mujeres, I actually dumbed my father's ashes of this beach because him and mom loved it so much. When she passes, I'll head back and put hers there. That is if she does not outlive me.
HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.
on 4/21/23 7:59 am
I hate to be that person but please black out or take down your DL details. This is a public site and you are putting yourself at risk.
congrats on an easy DMV experience and good luck at the potluck! I bet it goes off smooth! Have a great weekend!
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
on 4/21/23 8:20 am
Best of luck with the potluck lunch today! Glad you got through the DMV so quickly, and congrats on your progress! You're doing great!
Hope your medical concerns come with plans of action by your supporting team!
I'm with Jen - practically had a heart attack on your behalf at seeing all your details posted...
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
sometimes bulging discs don't cause discomfort. If they press on nerves - then they would.
There is a possibility that as you lose more weight AND do stretching - that the bulging disc may improve.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."