Friday, September 27, 2024

Weight 120.6. I have been bouncing around between 118-121 for about 7 weeks so I guess that is my current set point. I am still doing a weekly injection but at only 2.5 mg the last couple of weeks. I do feel hungrier especially close to injection day but not too bad. The NP at HenryMeds agreed that staying at this level to see what happens was a good approach and said if I needed to go back up to 5 mg at some point I could.

Today is wedding rehearsal day! We will be on the beach at 3:00 this afternoon. Before that I need to shop with DS for our Sunday brunch, do my nails, and steam my dress. After all the trying on of what I thought would be better undergarments for my dress, I am going to use the strapless bra I have had for several years. I hope it doesn't show under the dress. Bridesmaid DD has similar ruching in her dress and is able to wear one without it showing under hers so hopefully my skin and fat girls will be supported without band show as well.

Last night the "kids" here started being in party mode. They are staying with a bunch of friends in a house with 5 or 6 bedrooms, a huge great room and 2 party rooms - one with a TV and the other with a pool table and foosball. The wedding couple will move to a private hotel room on Saturday night but until then are at that house. We went out to eat with the girls of the group but it was almost 7:30 before we actually landed at a restaurant. To use the phrase CC used yesterday it was like herding cats. My SIL, bridesmaid DD, and I went home at about 9:30, but the other 4 went to a bar. Luckily anyone having liquor used Uber (the girls from the bar and DS coming home from the party house where he was with the guys last night). Uber drivers must make a lot of money on weekends around weddings here.

Onto the wedding weekend! Have a fun Friday!

Oh, I hope the wedding is a glorious as your DD dreamed it to be! We will see you when you resurface from the chaos and festivities! Happy, happy, joy, joy!

Weight still in the 224s. Works for me, but I was hoping to see a 223 today. Was not meant to be.

Anxiety and depression seem to have hit again. Not bad, but enough to disrupt my sleep and general upbeat mood. I was awake just after 5 today and was unable to fall back asleep. Thus, an early post for me. I'm all ready to rock 'n roll but it's far too early to leave for school.

Ron accused me of having no interest in food anymore. I was offended, because it's not one bit true. I'm just not obsessed with it. What I have become is picky again because I don't enjoy eating when I am not hungry. So, when I am hungry I want something "good" or appealing. Sometimes it takes me a while to figure out what sounds appetizing. Sometimes it's very simple, like yesterday's lunch was hard boiled eggs and a banana. BORING, but wow! It was exactly what I wanted. Last night was a specific shredded chicken taco. It's shredded chicken from El Pollo Loco with lettuce. I add hot salsa and BOOM... Happy camper. Then, of course, there is still the ice cream treat after dinner. Unlike Paula and Liz, I still have a great taste for sweets.

Last night was shot night. I find the shot really kicks in on Saturdays. And, I think the 12.5 dose is really my sweet spot. I still like food, have an appetite when hungry, but there is absolutely no food noise now. Fingers crossed this continues.

Well, I guess I should start thinking about packing up and wending my way to school.

Liz, I hope the wedding and weekend are magical!

Other than the sweets, your description of your interest in food fits me exactly too. DH also "accused me of having no interest in food anymore" at one point but he has gotten used to where I am with food now so doesn't complain. But really isn't it weird that our partners feel like it hurts them when we aren't obsessed with food?

I think our partners enjoy having an eating partner and when we are not on the same page it makes them question their own eating habits. When I had VSG Ron lost weight, too. This time, though, he seems entrenched in his own eating dysfunctions and while he believes that he is eating less because of smaller portions, he is snacking a lot more so his weight is quite stable. He is also alarmed that I am smaller than he is now.

Nothing related to post, but, The picture you posted of school ID card was amazing! How "all's well in my world " contentment shown on your handsome face. Looking so good.

It's hard when those closest to us misinterpret or assign our actions as an affront to the relationship.

Peps, I wholeheartedly agree with Miss250--your last staff badge photo is really good!

133.8

Well, poo! I have just lost my post containing many a well wishes for upcoming wedding and good job, Liz, for hard work in the planning, effort and process. Stop, set down the to do list and just enjoy the weekend. Sending all smiles and joy your way.

This weekend is Fall Festival in our former community and Kurt's last Lions service event. 30 years of free Friday bean feeds, Saturday parades, and Sunday Demolition Derby's (never did get around to attending that one ). Swanny will be sporting bells and whistles in the dog walk competition (the closest he'll ever get to a dog show-ever).

Somehow I have very little ambition or energy today and am pre planning a nap between an open house event and the bean dinner/music and dance this evening- no plans for house, save laundry and picture placement (in my mind's eye only).

Later, gators!

My friend and his new partner are in town this weekend for a gallery show the partner's family company is in. I have yet to meet him and he will mostly be busy with work, but we will have lunch tomorrow. My friend and I will have 3 meals out together over the next two days. Argh... And I was 183 this morning too. Rats.

HOA discord in the community today. We were offered a new internet tower upgrade from the neighborhood provider for free, but as they say, beware Greeks bearing gifts. It's substantially taller than the last one and neighbors are pissed. The pictures we were sent did not show the height disparity and no one including me thought to ask. Why did I offer to be on the board?! Request to you all, in future if I ever mention being on a board of any kind scream at me NO! through your keyboards!

I should go clean myself up and tidy some more. Have a great day, all! Liz, sending nothing but good thoughts for a seamless joy-filled wedding weekend!

Yup, I was once on a land trust BOD. That ended my enthusiasm for civic leadership, although I appreciate others' willingness to serve.

A-freaking-men!