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I did start on antibiotics for this sinus infection yesterday. Plus I have steroids and I bought Sudafed and mucinex to bring with me. I can't believe this thing has lasted more than 3 weeks now.
We got all packed yesterday. We are ready to go and our driver just texted that he is here already. It is POURING out! Good time to get out of dodge.
More later possibly.
Have a thirsty Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm glad the day went well. But geez, I'd be scared too. After 911, we went to DC and it creeped me out seeing all the National Guard people with machine guns. But at least they weren't stopping/questioning people who were not doing anything threatening. Just read about the recent shooting. That one apparently was provoked but tempers are definitely high.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Thank you everyone for all of the support. The service was meaningful and special. My DD, my Uncle and 2 cousins gave eulogies. We sang some old gospel favorites like How Great Thou Art and the Old Rugged Cross. My Dad was sobbing a few times, but I think it was cathartic. The fellowship time over the luncheon was uplifting, and we had some food left over, but not too much, so our planning was good.
DS and his lovely girlfriend are staying with my Dad, and get up tomorrow morning and start back to Madison. I was so happy they chose to do that, because I couldn't imagine leaving my Dad alone tonight. Somehow it seems it is easier to face in the light of day. I left my brother all the info I could think of, and they'll take it from here. Tomorrow I'm getting my haircut, and a pedicure on Friday or Saturday. We will need to turn our attention back to Brazil packing.
I just deleted 3 paragraphs about new ICE encounters that I am getting firsthand. Because I am scared. They announced ICE is now patrolling inside the Minneapolis Airport, including the jetways. You can refuse to show documents if you are a citizen, but an immigration attorney on the news said although that is your right, show them your documents to avoid erroneous detention. DD flies out tomorrow morning. I feel sick. I don't want to think about even the remotest chance that my DD could be in the tight confines of a jetway with an armed agent who can do whatever they want.
No idea about the champagne but I will report back on Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I did start on antibiotics today.
Maybe they will need to laser that hair so it stops growing? I had dissolvable stitches in the skin behind my ears, but it turned out I was allergic to it and it didn't fully dissolve. I had to have more skin removed behind my ears several months after the initial procedure to clean it up (was lumpy and itchy).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
This snotty stuff really hangs around!
Looking at new cars is tempting isn't it? My convertible up north is almost 9 years old but still looks great and only has 45,000 miles, most of which put on it in the first years after I bought it. I hardly drive it now.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
Today started with fog but the sun is out now. DH made a Costco run so I took advantage of the alone time in the house by watching my news shows. When he comes back I have to turn it off because he yells at the tv. But he brought home Costco shrimp which we love and it is healthier than pot pies.
Today's plan is the usual - stop at the gym and then on to the studio for a bit. w-2's to deliver to staff and more glazing to be done. I do like life at this uber liesurely pace. My speed. All the time.
We are all thinking of DD today and sending good energy for an uplifting memorial. Big changes for DD's Dad but also lots of good family support.
So Peps sounds like you are healing nicely. Wear a hat if you go outside. Weird about the migrated beard hairs. ???? Makes sense but who'd a thunk it.
Yeah Liz I vote for antibiotic/doctor consult. A little help is needed. Ditto CC and Paula. All this has gone on too long. I had a cold too but it has subsided. Ship christening??!! How fun. Do they do the thing with a bottle of champagne? Liz you need a cruise to rest up from other fun.
Paula the Asian subs are made with smoked hot meats rather than cold cuts and have lots of veggies and an Asian slightly hot sauce. I don't know if they are a real thing or just some local deal. Good but so filling. I ended up having no dinner last night.
Cheers all.
Diane S
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I am head strap free during the day now! Another week wearing it while I sleep. Another post op appointment on February 5 and then I think I'm good to go. I discovered something rather disconcerting yesterday! I have beard bearing/growing skin BEHIND my ears now! ACK.... I'm sure it'll be no big deal once I'm all healed but right now with things tender and healing, I can't imagine trying to shave back there. It's one of those things I wish the surgeon had told me about outright, but I do try to remember that most of the patients/clientele are female and he did tell me about pulling the skin taught laterally and vertically behind the ear. I just didn't put it all together to realize I'd have beard growing behind my ears. A cost of warding off the outward effects of aging! That said, I'm still very pleased with how things look. I think I might actually look like I'm in my late 40s/early 50s when this is all said and done. Fingers crossed.
For the second time in 3-4 months my vial of tirzepatide has been short a significant amount for the last dose. It's a pain in the ass to deal with, too. But I will make sure Orderly Meds makes it right. Last time they gave me a $100 credit. Hopefully, they will do the same. My latest dose is from a different pharmacy, so maybe that will help.
Hope today is a pleasant day for Diamond D and her family. I remember my mom's memorial service was much needed and really very pleasant. I hope it is the same for DD and her family.
Liz, do try to get some antibiotics before you leave tomorrow. It will be well worth the effort.
I am feeling a bit "locked in" today. Maybe I will get out and walk. It is a beautiful clear winter day. Just need to keep the sun off my face.
on 1/14/26 10:19 am
Still snotty. Broken record. I contacted my doctor asking at what point we try something more. This is day 16.
I spent most of yesterday with the software car update. 5 hours! They blamed slow internet. Since I was stuck there, I looked at cars. While I like mine, it's nearing 50,000 miles and 5 years which is when Mercedes stops supporting some of the electronic stuff so it just disappears. The current model of my car hasn't changed much so I sat in the one that's bigger. I think it might be too big. It's a foot longer than mine, which might be a challenge given the size of parking spots in Sedona. But it was NICE.
Today it's very windy. I had a steel sculpture get blown over and two chairs have blown around the yard.
I need to keep going on the Christmas cleanup. I've lost all oomph for the chore.
Anyway, sending good thoughts to all.
120 - unchanged
I hope DD and family have a good day honoring her mother. It can be really helpful to hear other people's memories of our family members. Take care of your Dad, DD. When everyone is gone he will need a support system (someone to talk to at minimum).
We got relatively tired at Universal yesterday. We spent 7.5 hours there, most of which were in Harry Potter. I learned to discriminate between rides after I went on Hagrid's motorbike ride and found out it is a real roller coaster. I spent the entire ride with my eyes closed and was a bit nauseous afterwards. We decided we were done at a little after 3 and decided to head home vs eating dinner there. We were able to pick Justice up just before the place closed vs this morning which I am sure he was pleased with. We had a nice meal out at a local place DS and I had been to a couple of times but DH had not. He really liked it.
The sinus infection which started sometime before Christmas has kicked into high gear again. Just in time for our trip. I need to talk to the doctor - might be bacterial this time.
This morning I have water aerobics, then bocce this afternoon. In between there is laundry, errands, and packing. We leave at 8:15 tomorrow morning. Tomorrow we get on the ship around noon, have lunch and dinner on it as well as a christening ceremony (first real trip). The ship leaves Miami at around 9 pm. Will need to bring layers for the christening as it is supposed to be in the low 60's at that point. Mid-80's at our destinations in the Caribbean and in Puerto Rico for the rest of the trip.
Have a worthy Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
