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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!
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!
I love that you are open to discussing anything. I'm sure that is part of the reason your students have loved you.
I guess you can't put braces on a dog?!?!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 9/25/24 12:53 pm
Fat boobs sisters! I agree, they could have doctored up the descriptor to make it less insulting!
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....
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Boob talk make me uncomfortable? Surely, you jest! I can talk about taboo subject better than most. Perhaps sadly, pretty much NOTHING is off limits in my book. I'll pretty much talk about it all. I have a friend who is a polyamorous dominatrix. Some of the conversations we've had could peel back wallpaper!
Weight was down a few tenths this morning. Not that I count, but I do like getting closer to the next lower ones digit on the scale. My "wearable" clothes are waning. I am finding that I am emotionally refusing to wear certain pieces because they feel too tent like. That so contrasts to a year ago when tent like clothing was preferred.
The wedding is in REAL time now. It's here. Have the best and most joyous time, Liz.
GLP-1 meds.... Yes, the cost is unreal, but wow! The benefit pretty much outweighs the cost for me. My hope is to continue for maintenance. Even if I have to use savings, I will do it. I don't think I will, but I'm going to allow myself that essential health luxury in retirement.
More dog breeder angst... Not seeming to catch many breaks lately. Bug's hips are fantastic, but her teeth are not coming in properly and not in a mild way. Looks like her canines are going to be on the INSIDE of her mouth instead of the cheeks side (lingual vs. distal). UGH!!! and BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Happy Hump Day!
Nice report from the WLS clinic!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
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.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
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!
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.
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.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
