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Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/11/26 3:49 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Interesting that you can somewhat diagnose what is causing Blitz's hunger. I wonder if low albumin levels do that to humans too. Must google that...

Sweet Molly is feeling the hormones and nesting. Very sweet.

Good luck with the haircut. You could just get it trimmed a little and see what you think.

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/11/26 3:44 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A grilled grouper Reuben is really tasty - DH and I split them all the time. This is the first (and last) one I have had fried.

i hate huge stores too especially if they get crowded. The Walmart near where I used to live in Port Charlotte was a really good one but the one near where we live now is a mess - can't find anything.

Congratulations on the return of your housekeeper. I am sure she is glad to be mobile again too.

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/11/26 3:40 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Grouper Reuben's are really good if grilled and put together with the right amount of sauerkraut and dressing. We didn't expect the fried version.

You go getting back at the cart dealer. Have you given up on convincing them to do anything?

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/11/26 3:37 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Great news about your Dad doing so well. Kirby must be in seventh heaven with all his favorite people around.

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

Paula1965
on 2/10/26 6:37 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Funny about Molly being a prima Donna now! She deserves it!

We need the rain here too. Pretty severe drought conditions in FL right now! Temps are back to seasonal norms and feel wonderful!

Let us know how the hair cut goes, or better yet, show us a pic of your new do!



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!












Paula1965
on 2/10/26 6:33 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Our Costco here is crazy too! I started doing online delivery orders for the non perishables we get. Delivery is free after a certain amount!

Yay for the return of the housekeeper!



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!












Peps
on 2/10/26 5:36 pm
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

201.7 Up a smidgeon, but s'okay by me. A little workou****er weight is more than welcome. So far not sore. Just a little in my hamstrings, but 80 squats will do that to you...

We actually got a little bit of rain after weeks and weeks of no rain whatsoever. More to come tomorrow. The flood gates are predicted to open next week with a dump of 2" forecast for Monday night to Tuesday morning. Sorry, CC, I don't think this one is headed your way. Would be nice for you though. AZ is having really unseasonable weather. Though, I'm sure the snowbirds are loving it!

Did a client dog and took Buster to the vet this afternoon and got a little grocery shopping done while Buster waited in the car. Currently poaching chicken for Blitz, though I should start thinking about feeding it to him raw. I'm sure he'd like that more than cooked. Poor guy (Blitz) is always hungry now that he has a severe IBD. He's symptom free, but I'm guessing his albumin levels are still too low, which is driving his hunger.

Molly continues her journey as a prima donna mama. It's super cute. She is snuggly and wants to be cozy. She is sleeping in the dog beds and on pillows. Very unlike the tomboy that she is... She's a digger and a floor sleeper. She has completely hijacked the bed Lovey and Dottie use. It belongs to HER! LOL!

Tomorrow is haircut day. I have put off my haircut twice since surgery. I believe I'm finally ready to have someone handle my head and touch my ears. However, I have grown to like the longer hair. Hmmm.... decisions...

Till tomorrow...

diane S.
on 2/10/26 3:15 pm
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Greetings all

More clouds today but no rain. That will hold off for a few more days. Scrabble was fun even though I only won one. I was close to beating the Shark but not quite. Then I stopped in the studio and piddled around and did not get much done. Got hungry and came home for tuna and crackers.

Grouper Reuben!! That sounds gross Liz. Fried anything is appealing but does it have saurkraut and cheese? Icky. Sorry your friends were not up for walking but I get it. You guys are great to do 4 miles on a regular basis. Extra weight is one reason I don't walk more. The saying move it or lose it is so true.

DH went to costco and I convinced him to get some shrimp. Our costco is virtually exploding at all times since there is no Sams or other option and the Walmart here is smaller than most and oddly located. I have not been in Walmart in years. I am grateful that DH is willing to go there as I have developed an aversion to large retail establishments.

Speaking of mobility my scrabble hostess is doing much better. No one ever figured out why she had such pain. She wants to go back to pilates but has to wait for PT first.

CC glad your folks arrived safely and that your dad is feeling chipper. Lazing about looking for balloons sounds like a fine time. Enjoy the visit.

Paula I am amazed that you don't turn the tv on when you are alone. I lived alone until I was 41 and always had the tv or music on. But good on you for not. Bet you get a lot more done.

Our house cleaner will be back tomorrow following an 8 week absence. She will have plenty to do.....

Diane S


      
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Paula1965
on 2/10/26 12:27 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Sorry your less mobile friends are holding you back a bit! You and Mike are in incredible shape! You are 10 years older than me and I doubt I could keep up with you (and I consider myself to be in better than average shape!)

I've seen the grouper Reuben on a few menus here. So far I've just opted for the regular grouper sandwich, grilled not fried! I did get some fried on a seafood platter though and it was good too!

119.8, yesterday was 120.6 so down almost a pound. I didn't eat much yesterday. I did end up having leftovers for dinner and will do the same tonight.

Water aerobics this morning and then busy work the rest of the day. I wrote some bad reviews on Google and Yelp for the place we bought our cart from and submitted a formal complaint with the Florida Better Business Bureau. Might even look into small claims court if we need to. The more I investigate, the madder I get. The special on their website states the carts are a 2025 model and what was delivered was a discontinued 2022/23 model. They baited and switched us!

Will work on Bible study stuff tonight! So funny that the tv has not been on since DH left!



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!












Paula1965
on 2/10/26 12:15 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Enjoy the sun and more importantly your Dad and Claudia! Too cute about Kirby wanting to visit them so early this morning! Though I doubt you thought it was very cute!



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!












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