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CC C.
on 1/12/26 7:50 am
Topic: RE: Monday, January 12, 2026

Aside from going to Walgreens that day for my nose washer, Safeway to get a grocery order, and getting my hair done Friday, I haven't really been out of the house or pretty much my jammies since December 28th. I'm a homebody, but this is getting a little depressing. Still snotty.

I do need to go mail my estimated taxes. A reminder too that the post office has changed the rules of postmarking as of December and will postmark stuff when they decide to process it, not when you drop it off. So things can be late even if you mail it on time (taxes, ballots, bills). You can walk it in and ask them to hand postmark things, so that's what I'll be doing. Living in a rural area this was already an issue here as our mail goes to Phoenix to be processed. My friend's property taxes were late as a result before they realized nothing gets postmarked here for a few days.

The family friend who is moving here and taking several of my rugs wants to come roll them out and measure them later today. They weigh a TON, so I guess a workout is my price for getting rid of them. I hope her daughter can help, because I can't do it alone.

Just stopped to do the nose washer. So incredibly satisfying and I can breathe so well right after! Best $35 ever.

I think I'm going to get the rest of the ornaments off the tree and get my friend's daughter to help me get the top section off the tree. I can get it on, but it's get a little too high to get it off by myself. I need to tip it over part way to pull it off.

It does seem as though I've lost most of my sense of taste. I can slightly taste things, but not like I should. Weird. I hope it comes back soon. Taste is my favorite sense!

Anyway, on with my day. I need to get my house looking a little less chaotic before the people come over. Take care all.

Paula1965
on 1/12/26 4:32 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

I did!



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!












Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:53 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Monday, January 12, 2026

120 - down a bit thank goodness. Maybe the nasal congestion and the slight constipation are pushing it up. I didn't eat a lot yesterday because I wasn't very hungry.

The airboat ride was good - one of those things you only need to do once but is worth it. We keep taking guests so this was the 4th or 5th time for me. But it was probably the best because it was warm and sunny so lots of alligators swimming and sunning as well as a lot of birds of all different types. DS really enjoyed it.

We had a nice time at the tailgate party at the clubhouse, then came home to watch the 8:15 Patriots game. It started out rough but then I guess the Patriots pulled it off. I went to bed at halftime so didn't see the end. But I did win some money for one of my football squares (my DD does it - I usually buy 2 $5 squares)!

Today I have water aerobics, then we leave mid-afternoon for Orlando to stay overnight and go to Universal tomorrow. I used ChatGPT to do a schedule prioritized to see as much of the Harry Potter stuff as possible.

But first I have to straighten for the housekeepers who come at 8:30. Have a meritorious Monday!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:42 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Good idea! Is there a senior center in the area? They will often have activities even as mild as men's coffee time where isolated folks can meet others and get some talk time.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:40 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

I knew someone who had identical twin boys when she was in her 50's. They were little terrors but cute as a button LOL.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:39 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Those last years with TOM stink. I had a break of almost a year then a restart too, but then it stopped again shortly after and it was sayonara. I actually knew it was done that time before the year was up because I had other changes like some extra hair growth on my face where I never had it previously.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:35 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Grief is so individual. It is why parents who lose a child very frequently break up afterwards. Very hard to be a couple when you are grieving in your own way.

That restaurant sounds like a must try!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:34 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

You are lucky that the bruising is minimal. I did everything they said to do but still had a fair amount of bruising. I just looked at my old pictures. It took about 2 weeks for the swelling to be at a point that I didn't look totally weird (though it was still there a bit). It was a full month before the bruising was reduced enough that heavy duty makeup wasn't necessary. Probably 6 weeks before all signs were pretty much gone.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:28 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Did you post the dress on TT? I can't see it if you did. Curious minds...

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 1/12/26 3:27 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Sunday, January 11, 2026

I agree with DD - I usually stop them because my belly gets so uncomfortable.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

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