Monday, January 8, 2024

It is day 8 of writing 2024 on these posts. I have messed up in my check register but that's it.

I was reading this morning about what the people had to say who were on the Portland Oregon flight that lost a piece out of the side of the plane. I think I would have felt like I was dying if that happened while I was on a flight. How do you get back on a plane after that???

I was thrilled to receive a Social Security notice that they reduced my Medicare premium for 2024. They had jacked it way up due to capital gains from the sale of my Florida house in 2022. Because I had a "qualifying" event (marriage), I was able to appeal the increase and now it is back where it belongs. Whew!

I started this while waiting for the Electric Fireplace repairman to arrive. So of course he arrived as I started typing. I figured he would. The fireplace hasn't had a flicker since the summer (just a static picture of flames), so this repair is supposed to correct that. He seems a bit unsure and is reading the original installation manual now. Makes me nervous.

I finished cleaning in preparation for DS's arrival tomorrow so I will probably paint the legs of a piece of furniture that I don't like but might like better with a different color. Something to do...

No news on the relisted/refreshed house. DH is getting frustrated again (though it has only been listed for 4 days). We just really need to get it sold. It should be a really good deal now so it should go?!?!

Not much else to report on. The fireplace guy just said that the surround (which is artistic but a little weird) might break when he takes the unit out. Oh well - it is useless without the fireplace working and I will have it repaired somehow if I have to later. Nothing is easy!

Have a mostly not frustrating Monday!

Nothing is easy, Liz!

Puppies are not easy. Horrible confession, as cute as Kirby is, when he is biting and grabbing clothes, putting holes in them, pinching skin with his front teeth, tearing skin and leaving dozens bruises all relentlessly - you get him off one spot only for him to latch on somewhere else like a piranha - I am embarrassed to admit in those moments I intensely dislike him, the hate word has even crossed my mind. I don't hate him really, I hate his behavior in these moments, which takes up a not insignificant part of the day. It is so incredibly unpleasant and I wake every morning full of dread knowing it's going to start right after breakfast and carry us through until it's time for bed again. Pushing him away or saying no firmly becomes part of the game to him. Removing myself works for a moment, but as soon as he calms and I try to return, it starts all over again. I cannot wait for this part to be over. This is why puppy are born cute. Because who would put up with this if they weren't? In his defense, he is currently lying at my feet playing with his ball. It isn't all bad, it just feels like it is when he's having his terrorist moments.

Aside from that, I have nothing. Maybe I need to be doing other things away from him to have a break and that's why it's so overwhelming... hmm. Food for thought.

The floor heating guy comes again today. Let's hope he has some new ideas to fix it for good!

Over and out, the biting is starting again...

I hope your floor heat gets fixed. The fireplace is fixed with no damage to the enclosure in the end.

DH's "grand dog" bernadoodle was exactly like you describe Kirby when she was the same age. She tore clothing, chewed up shoes, and made many punctures and scrapes on various people's skin. She was not really fun to be with. Now that she is 2 she is a joy to be with - very sweet and affectionate. She started moderating a lot after age 1.

Someone is not getting enough exercise and is seeking ways to expend energy. Perfectly normal behavior. He is old enough to be going on walks and exploring. His feet may touch the ground. He does not need to be sequestered any longer. His immune system is up and running. Get him out and moving and TIRED! You both will be much happier!

I think you're right! We'll head out today?

I had been waiting due to the high number of coyotes that roam our neighborhood and poop everywhere. There is a coyote pile every 20 feet. I'll keep him away from those if I can. I'm not worried about the other neighbors' dogs.

I have pictures of my daughter standing on a kitchen chair to escape our Golden Retriever puppy. Her nickname was baby shark. And yes, she was very, very cute too, which is why she lived long enough to become an adult dog.

I am back from the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs for you easterners...). We had a good dog show weekend with one really great win on Friday. Molly was the number one Airedale in the USA for a whole two days! After yesterday, she is now number 2 to her auntie! I can't complain because my Ace is the sire of the current #1 Airedale! LOL

I believe my car has a parasitic drain on the battery. I haven't driven it since Tuesday night and it was completely dead this morning. I drove the dog van to school. Will have to jump it this afternoon.

Finally have a roofer coming to inspect the roof this afternoon. Hope to get the leaks fixed up ASAP. We will consider total replacement in the spring or summer.

No news on the weight front for me. Haven't weighed since last week sometime. I'll jump on the scale tomorrow and see where I am. Have my clinic appointment on Wednesday. Will see what that is all about. If it doesn't ring true, I may start looking into a revision - either turbo sleeve or or bi-pass. Not sure. Just know something HAS TO CHANGE for me.

Puppies are getting ready to go off to homes. The boys both left last week. Two of pups will go next week, the third on the 23rd. Then I will have two for the next few months while I grow them out.

Merry Monday!

Normally, revision seems sketchy to me, but not in your case. From what you've described, it doesn't seem like you got the same kind of sleeve some of us did, in terms of size, which of course impacts restriction. Couple that with everything that's been learned in the previous decade, looking into options seems warranted.

Question, do you feel that the work you've done to understand your eating disorder would help you with a surgery revision, or something like wegovy?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

I thought this was interesting... https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/05/eli-lilly-weight-loss-drug-s ite-may-not-upend-industry.html