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Yesterday I had to leave school early to meet the ambulance transporting my dad to the ER. He broke down in tears at lunch saying he didn't feel well. Back at his apartment, while one of his care givers was attending to him, he exhibited symptoms of a stroke; left side of body weakness, facial paralysis on the left side, unable to stand because his left leg didn't work, and disorientation (but that could also be the dementia). After hours and hours of testing in the ER and waiting and waiting and waiting, it was determined he should be discharged and returned home. I met the ambulance back at his assisted living place and got him in his pajamas and into bed and got home just before midnight. I'm a bit tired this morning.
I must say this was the first time I was less than impressed with the level of communication we had from the ER staff and doctors. If I had not approached the nurses I'm 99% sure no one would have come to talk to me and update me on what was going on with my dad. I was really disheartened by that. The doctor who stopped in before my dad was discharged had obviously never seen my dad, nor examined him. I believe the only reason the doctor came in was to cover the hospital's legal obligation before discharge. There was clearly no human care factor to the visit and the information disseminated was rudimentary and generic.
Weight was down .5 this morning. Not surprising since I didn't eat dinner until close to midnight. I ate lunch around 11:45, so I was pretty darn hungry by then. I also chugged a bunch of water once I got to my car to drive to my dad's. I realized how thirsty I was. I hadn't taken my water bottle into the ER and had had nothing to drink for over 9 hours. YIKES!
I had to cancel my NUT appointment, which was a bummer because I wanted to talk about some dysfunctional "diet" mindset thinking.
Cancelled my grooming client for today. Have to check on dad and get the RV back to the dealership because, HALLELUJAH!, the parts finally arrived.
Not much else to report. I think that's enough, though!
It is DH's last day in this decade of age. Not sure what we are doing today on his birthday weekend but it will either be a hike or a visit to Provincetown. It is supposed to be overcast today but then will brighten up for the rest of the week.
The dress for DD's wedding fits great except in the chest. I have lost a lot there and even though it has a built in bra I am afraid they will slip down (like they did in the too big bathing suit I wore yesterday - yikes). I do have a sticky bra thing I bought a couple of years ago that I can try. I never used it because it didn't really work with larger breasts. Darn things.
DH and I went out fairly early last night (around 5) to an Italian restaurant near here planning to sit at the bar for dinner. It was full when we got there which surprised us because we were so early. Apparently after Labor Day they offer 1/2 price pizzas and appetizers at the bar between 4:30-5:30. The bar mostly cleared out at the end of that time. Good to know for future reference.
I finally gave the go-ahead to fix the next phase of rodent damage in my car since the claim adjuster got the information he needed. It essentially doubles the claim. Unbelievable! I will have lost almost 6 weeks of using the car by the time I get it back. Not much mileage added this year. There will be lots of dryer sheets and traps in and around my car this winter.
Time to get ready to go out to breakfast. Usually we do that on Sunday but DH is playing golf in the morning tomorrow so we are going today. Have a super Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
It's a foggy day and DH birthday! First thing that happened was his iPad died. He is so dependent on that thing. He has already talked to tech and is shipping the unit off by life flight to Apple somewhere. I will let him use mine but he won't want to because his is much more powerful. Oh well.
So I got up early to go help my friend can tomatoes. I took some jars I had from last time. She has a fabulous kitchen with a 6 burner gas stove and all the bells and whistles. She also has every possible kitchen knick knack so in spite of spacious cooking island there is barely room for a few jars. I did most of the peeling which was easy on my hands. We got them all cooked and into jars but they still need water bath processing. This is my friend who was in the hospital for so long and her back was hurting a lot so I am glad I was able to help out. We used to do 3 times as many tomatoes but I can't figure out how.
After the canning we went to lunch at a Mexican restaurant for DH birthday. It's a little hole in the wall place that is like actually being in Mexico. We brought much of our lunch home so thats dinner tonight.
And I picked up a 4 inch lemon cake for DH as a birthday surprise. I tried to buy him some new clothes but he refused. So cake and electronics it is. The cake is extremely cute. I also had a little video of someone playing Happy Birthday on the tuba.
So I just popped two advil and will take a nap. Early morning activity is too much for me. Meanwhile DH is at a doctor appointment.
Liz glad the inspection went well and all that is moving forward. Good idea to try dress again. Bet its too big.
Who is doing the winery> Paula? Enjoy.
Interesting thought on the weight loss for aesthetic vs other purposes. Drugs are drugs and impact us all differently. I wish I were you Peps and down the road on this journey. Enjoy shopping.
Acorns CC! Take me back to childhood when we had a couple of huge oak trees in the yard. I swear the squirrels would get them and drop them on us on purpose. Hope the rest of your Michigan days are sweet and fun.
Hugs to all. Time for a nap for this buckeroo. Diane S
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Yes these meds! I consider myself in maintenance since I stopped losing weight, and decided not to up the dosage or design an eating plan to keep losing. I pray I will be able to stay on these meds for life! I'm 2 years away from Medicare, and so who knows. But my body just chose maintenance without much fanfare. The only thing I'm doing differently from the losing phase is taking my shot about every 9 days. I can go off Tamoxifen in April 2026. I'm curious once that's behind me if I will drop a little more weight. I guess my rambling is to say, getting to maintenance while using Wegovy has not been problematic for me (so far). Of course, everyone's mileage will vary.
My niece's father's funeral was very moving. He was a good guy, and many lovely memories were shared. My niece (in law) gave a eulogy. The tears came when his 90 year old mother, instead of an eulogy, stood by his coffin and sang to him ,I have a mansion just over hill (good evangelical hymn).
Once again, very sobering news about school shootings. We swipe our badges to open our classroom doors. To leave them unlocked, you have to do extra swipes. I just never do, and teach with my door locked. Kids usually prefer i have the door shut, because they feel self conscious about being in a sped room and don't like people looking in from the hall. It's been more about finagling with the lock then safety, but after reading about what happened in Georgia, I will continue to have my door locked. When I'm alone in the room, or during passing time, I have something like a kickstand attached to the door that can prop it open, so kids can drop in if needed. Worrying about shootings in public spaces is now just a fact of life.
Tonight we are going to a Jazz Club in Minneapolis. Its a club and a trio we have gone to with the friends who told me I was deliberately hurtful and mocking and enjoyed being hurtful. I confessed to DH that I've been fretting a little they might be there too (although I don't think it's too likely). DH, "So what if they are, and if they said anything to you, I'm a kind person, but you know I can be mean if I need to." And that is the interesting thing about DH. He never starts stuff, but I have seen him finish things, and quite effectively. It's a good feeling to have him by my side. And so now I am not anxious, and looking forward to the evening.
I'm keeping the pictures that were in frames if I think my kids would like to see them and donating the frames that are still in good shape.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hope I didn't come across as a beast in my post last night. Was not meant as such. I am very curious though about why the drug works differently with different people. My question really was does the drug work differently and more intensely on those for whom it was not designed (BB even at her starting weight was someone who was fewer than 10 pounds from a normal BMI, thus considered a cosmetic weight loss by medical standards.)
Anyhow, weight down a tenth of a pound today. After yesterday's workout that seems quite reasonable and absolutely delightful.
Got the word that the new parts for the RV awning have arrived. Hallelujah! Maybe I can list the bugger for sale before October. That would be so nice!!!!! Hoping to get the old 1997 van smogged and on the market next week. Yippee!
Still hot as blazes here! Supposed to cool off to the mid 80s to low 90s for the next 10 days. I'm ready for some temps in the 70s. Probably going to be just like last year: From hot to cool with no in between!
Not much else going on.... Later gators!
I just love your insight!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
136.4
Woke up in an especially clear, clean and refreshing state of mind today-and, boy, Howdy-Doodie, it is a great space to be in. Must have something to do with the popcorn and Chief's game last night?
Lovely open window's day and Swanny and DH out for a walk about the neighborhood. Still debating just where and how much of the property to enclose. Like the rest of the house, might be best to just live with things a while and see what a good fit might be.
I'm paying attention to the picture sorting processing discussion (all of it, including the many beautifully framed but oversized images of ancestors from the way back came over with the move and need to be addressed). Might indeed be time to take all those 11x14 and 16x20's out of their beautiful wooden frames and, well then, what to do with them and frames after?...
Been thinking about ****ly's mentioning how alluring the scale can become (even when at a perfectly healthy weight) ...as in, just how low can I go kind of (is it)- seduction-mere curiosity-dysmorphia-thrill seeking- or, maybe just another aspect of a twisted and unhealthy relationship with our bodies?
And then, Devon's "food noises" that can completely destroy the sense of control when it comes to eating peace of mind. There's got to be a balance somewhere and I hope the research continues to seek out what I imagine is a necessary element to successfully using the GLP's as a maintenance tool.
Sending smiles to all
Make me sad! Today's high will be 63, but it will be back in the 80's next week - that's WI for you!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Seems strange that the summer is nearly over doesn't it?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
