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140.2 - same as last year and flat in the middle of 135 -145 range, and calling it good.
No big plans for today - DS#2 coming over later. He and DH in charge of dinner which, knowing Kurt, will be some sort of roast with the proverbial black eyed peas, etc. I managed to make eggnog yesterday and prep the traditional NY raisin filled cookie recipe. J&K will be in charge of rolling, assembling and baking if they want any with me perched on the spectator bleachers cheering them on.
CC, any chance you have access to that Michigan magical miracle medicine cure all - otherwise known as Vernors Ginger Ale!? Bubbles up the nose while the liquid slides down a sore throat in the most "burns like hell but feels so good- hit me again" sort of way. If not, a double shot of Fireball taken all at once might effect a similar outcome.
New Year's Day is the traditional day to take decorations down but the closest I will get is letting the batteries run all the way down on blinking lights- the day, when ever that is---maybe then I will start thinking about it.
Looking to - adopt this year a hopeful attitude of optimism, gratitude and grace towards self and others. In these fragile and fretful times an ample supply of freeGet ou of jail and advance to Go tickets might benefit one and all.
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
When I was in grade school, I remember being served a Cornish Game Hen at our neighbor's house when they invited us over for dinner. I thought it was so, so fancy.
For what it's worth, I would leave the taking down of the decorations until later. Let your immune system do it's stuff by resting and only gentle activity.
Yep! Lozenges do help!
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!
on 1/1/26 8:58 am
Definitely feels like I gargled with razor blades.
Good to hear that you are on the mend! It was cold walking this morning but not as much as yesterday. Should improve day by day.
I haven't had a Cornish hen in years. May have to resurrect a recipe for them.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hoping for a pain free throat for you! Hopefully you will go quickly through this bout (the last time I got it it was only 3 days).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
120 even!
Feeling much better today! Yay! Sounds like CC is on the mend too!
Still on the chilly side here and while I'm feeling much better, I still plan to take it fairly easy today. So far breakfast is consumed and nails are half painted. Need to dry first two coats and then continue with last two!
New Years tradition for dinner tonight. Cornish hens with mashed potatoes and gravy! I loved having an entire chicken on my plate when I was a kid! Thought it was so cool!
Hope the Justice walk isn't too chilly Liz! Keep on resting up and getting better CC. When I got Covid so bad last January, my sore throat felt like I was swallowing shards of glass! No bueno! The body aches and fever sucked too!
Wishing you all a great start to 2026!
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!
on 1/1/26 7:46 am
Happy new year! Rain pretty good this morning. My water dog doesn't care for pottying in the rain. But he loves getting toweled off.
I took the nighttime flu medicine I picked up yesterday and slept really well. I figured it really just has a decongestant (hoped it would stop the throat drip) Tylenol for the fever and a sleep aid. I was in bed by 8. Woke up and took it again at about 2. And woke up with my normal 97.7 temp! Immune systems are wonderful things!
Now if only this wicked sore throat would leave, life would be great.
Raining here this morning. Normally I would take down the decorations today, but not sure I feel like it. Maybe tomorrow...
Getting ready to watch the Rose Parade on the KTLA app. They always have the best coverage that puts everyone else's to shame!
Tale care all!
DH had Paxlovid the last time he had Covid and it helped with the duration of the illness for sure and maybe less respiratory issues which always gets him with underlying asthma!
I hate the fireworks too. Emma dog goes nuts! Thankfully not too many boom, booms last night!
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!
