Thursday, July 23, 2020

Weight 121, WW points okay. Two glasses of wine, but it was after I biked so I don't think the calories counted!

The Rail Bike adventure was so much fun! And we had dinner out at this great place: https://www.clarkecooke.com/. Really fun day with David. I do enjoy his company but then he makes me nervous with all the places he wants to go with me... And when I asked about his perfect house, he wanted to build one with a bunker stocked with a year of food. Huh? My optimistic self was having a hard time with that. Possibly he was kidding but I am not sure.

Today is lunch with Craig. God this socializing with me gets crazy. He sounds like a different kind of guy - easygoing and fun. He is 6 years younger than me so there is that too (not sure if a plus or minus - his youngest son is 17. I could easily have grandchildren that age.)

Have a safe and healthy Thursday!

I haven't seen any updates from DD. HOpe she is well on the road to recovery and will check in when able.

Cecily-Hope your dad's recovery goes well.

Shirl-Sounds like everywhere with relaxing restrictions has seen an increase in cases.

Peps-I have a ridiculous fear about hunger now. I think it comes from so many years of dieting futility. I was NEVER satisfied on a diet, save Atkins. Which was a different kind of unsatisfied. Unfortunately I do think all dieting/meaning deficit in calories will result in slight discomfort. But I do think there are ways to mitigate it. When I'm trying to lose I find it super helpful to try and save as many calories for the end of the day. But not eating doesn't work for me. All that said, I wish I could be more comfortable with hunger. Like I freak out going to someone else's house or on vacation not knowing when or how I will eat the next time. This is why I'm such a big snacker, I think. Whereas Rich just knows dinner will eventually satiate him.

154.4

]Yayyy!! This is more back to my new normal so I'm hoping that weight gain was hormonal/a little over indulgence from family being in town.

Made an Asian-inspired mahi last night. Served with rice and steamed sugar snap peas.

Masks are required in okc now. People seem to be complying. There is no way my kids would wear masks. But I think they're exempt.

Our city's school board meets today to discuss delaying start and/or virtual for first few weeks. As it stands now, they start on time (mid-August) and have the option to commit to virtual or in-person for the entire year. Maybe there will be more explanation at the meeting, but it sounds to me like delaying start might just mean putting school opening closer and closer to flu season. My dog in this fight is that the girls' preschool normally follows the public school schedule. I have no qualms sending my kids to school at their ages.

We canceled our vacation to San Antonio. Not only is it a "hot spot" but basically everything at the resort is closed. I'm feeling like bummer.

I am like you always planning the next snack and saving for the end of the day. Good job on under 155!!!

Sorry you had to cancel vacation. So many cancellations for so many things...

Good morning! Recuperation is going well. My surgeon prescribed 20 painkillers, maximum dose 1-2 as needed. I've been able to keep the pain level quite bearable with half a tablet. My surgeon did say that people's pain often increases 3-4 days into recovery, so I'll keep that in mind.

Not much is going on with me, obviously, as even if I thought I could go somewhere, or do something, my family would definitely object. Yesterday I woke up at 12:30pm !!!! Today was more normal. I'm probably going to read, snack on some of the yummy food people dropped off, and take a nap.

On the health front, no swimming or hot tub for 4-6 weeks. It will take a few days for pathology to say whether the margins of the tumor are clean. Hopefully, yes. I need to make a follow up appointment with my surgeon, and an initial appointment with the oncologist. The oncologist will ultimately decide what treatments I will have, based on tumor pathology. The most likely scenario will be tamoxifen and radiation. Chemo is a possibility, but my surgeon said it would be unlikely.

I'm so glad to have the surgery behind me. I feel I got excellent and compassionate care.

Still waiting to hear what school year is going to look like. But again, no use worrying too much since I'm not in control of the decision making.

Just relax and recover right now. That is your most important job.

Rest rest rest- tea, lemon and honey- a good book and rest. (In between leisurely strolling around the house helps, too)! School/schmullwillindeedwait. did I mention rest?

My dad got home yesterday and said he's uncomfortable, but it's not too bad. He was tired, so we didn't talk long. A week of a catheter which he despises and then we'll see what comes next. If it's a round of BCG infusions, that usually comes 6 weeks after surgery once a week for 6 weeks. He said Mayo was hopping with activity. As usual he said he felt like the healthiest person in there. Lots of very sick people who see Mayo as their last chance. Sad.

It was almost cold enough for a sweatshirt this morning! I'm reveling in it as we're warming in a few days.

Anyway, nothing else happening here. Take care, all! Wishing you good healing, DD!

Good Morning All

TGIF ! Leaving for the farm when we finish work (early) at 2.30pm. Cant wait to spend a couple of days up there and break the monotony

The Meals that I picked up yesterday care of DH Director are delicious. We had Coconut poached chicken in a bao bun with wombok salad, siracha mayo & Nahm jim dressing. Lunch today will be Pork Katsu with udon noodles and Chinese Brocoli. Dinner will be sumac Lamb kebabs with raw beetroot salad plus a roast carrot, feta, rocket and almond salad. I will freeze the other 2 meals for next week. Loving not having to cook.

Weight 172.7 - bit the bullet and weighed this morning. I was surprised as I have been boredom eating

Liz - Love the photos - you look amazing :)

BB- Sorry you had to cancel your vacation :( Im like you too - always thinking about food - see above ha ha ha

DD - Glad you are resting as thats when your body heals best :) Its wonderful to read that everyone is rallying around you and your family x

Cec - Glad your Dad is home safely and hope the discomfort goes soon

Hello to all that follow - I had best get my head down and do some work. Motivation of late is simply not there

S