Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Weight 120.6. 3 days until the wedding (and the last day not engulfed with wedding specific stuff).

Thank you for your kind words about my niece. Her surgery went well and they think it was only in one lymph node but obviously time will tell. We don't know what the next steps are yet but I would assume some further treatment is indicated. It did ignite memories about similar times with eldest DD, just as it made Peps feel again how sad he was to lose a friend to cancer.

But the wedding is a happy time coming up. I need to write my short and sweet toast. I had it in my head one day but can't seem to recreate it on paper (so I can recreate it verbally).

I have an online appointment with my HenryMeds NP in 1/2 hour which I expect will involve talking about maintenance. I made my own decisions about increasing then decreasing doses so they don't really know that I am consciously in maintenance mode. They just know my reported weight so probably just want to make sure I am not trying to lose more. I'm assuming they will support me staying on it indefinitely. Though I hate the cost, I love not only the lack of food noise but also the anti-inflammatory effects.

Not much else to report. Time this week is slipping by. Have a winsome Wednesday!

134.0

"Fat assed boobs"...best hashed metaphor I've heard in ages!

Late getting ready for dentist appointment...

Enjoy the day and cherish the moments 'cause it's good; all and always good.

Not to make Peps, uncomfortable, but on the subject of boobs, there is a mammogram category my imaging center labels "essentially all fat". Basically the opposite of dense breasts. I was so insulted by the phrasing it made me not want to go back! I did, but I wasn't happy about it and I mentally was flipping them the bird.

This morning I am having my dryer vents cleaned. I occasionally get a blocked flow/overheating message on my machines and the vent hoses have already been replaced so I know it's not that. I wouldn't be surprised if the vents (which go to the roof are clogged with wasps nests. This afternoon I have an HOA meeting.

Today is shot day. I bounced up a little from my low, but still managed 2 pounds for the week.

Exterior tile work is ongoing. Yesterday I unpacked 8 boxes of books I brought from CA (that have been sitting in the corner for nearly 2 years) into a bookcase/desk in my dad's room. I wanted to be sure that piece of furniture was staying before I did it. Looks nice. There were quite a few books where I thought, why did I bring this? So those need to go to Friends of the Library this week. It seems like "move weeding" is a two step process - the big purge before the move and the purge after when you wonder why that came with you.

Take care everyone!

All my previous moves have been exactly like that: purge before and after. I am trying to not do that with this move (have it all purged up front). We shall see how well I do with that.

I don't know I'll ever be moving. I think we've decided we will keep this house and Minnesota as our home base for the foreseeable future. But we definitely need to get some of this purging energy going! It would seem that because of jt, your house is filled with things you deliberately chose, and are in line with your current tastes. That must be very pleasing.

You know I was thinking that this morning. I should have done this every few years (maybe every 3-5 years). It would have felt good plus not have been so onerous as doing it just when moving. But when I was working full time and had kids around I am not sure I would have found the time.

CC you are a mind reader! I got my mammogram report late yesterday and I was getting ready to make a *****y post because my reports says under breast density "Almost entirely fat". Well geez. Could they not say something more medical like "primarily adipose tissue"? Oh well, it's not like I did not know this. I guess it means it's not that super dense tissue one has to worry about.

Cripes; when they weigh me at the doctor they do not write "almost entirely fat"!! Or maybe they do....

Diane S

Fat boobs sisters! I agree, they could have doctored up the descriptor to make it less insulting!

The charting of "fat" in the medical chart was often "well developed and nourished ". I remember reading a boyfriend's doctor visit notes and that is what it stated (many patient charts I read stated the same). He asked what that meant and I said they are nicely calling you fat. Today's chart usually include your BMI and where you fall in that spectrum. My chart actually reads medicine induced obesity as a condition I have which I have no idea where they came up with that!

Mammograms! Gotta get them, but they're weird. I would only confess this to you all, but before my WLS, my whole boob would not fit on the plate, they had to do lower boob and upper boob. So who wins the fat-assed boob award? Pretty sure I'd get the same designation as you CC if my clinic used it. They are kinder and label them low density. Or maybe the correct label for me would be essentially fat and skin. Lots of skin.

I'm home today because of an appointment with my WLS clinic. My iron binding capacity etc was low last time, but now is back in the low normal range. I will keep working on supplements. Otherwise, everything is good. They can keep prescribing Wegovy as maintenance, because even though I still have an overweight BMI, it's low enough to demonstrate the medication works for me.

Another stretch of beautiful weather this week! Delighted to hear the forecast is favorable for Massachusetts.

We are going to visit DS this weekend. DH is bringing his bike, so I'm guessing ill have a little time to read and relax while they hit the trails. I love that DS is so looking forward to sharing them with his Dad. We might be meeting his new girlfriend. Last weekend they went to Door County ( Paula's favorite) and stayed in a glamping rental. I'm happy he is have fun.

I'm going to take the opportunity to go work out during the day in a few minutes. Another reason I can't wait to retire!