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I never got back 100% feeling on the edges of my face. Definitely in the middle of my face but the feeling is a little dull in front of my ears. But I am used to it so it is my normal.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 1/17/26 8:20 pm
Still slightly drippy, but improving! I do get to choose my own dress I think. It's been a while since I've been to Mexico. Heat is not my thing, so it's not a destination that calls to me. But they love it, which is all that matters. Apparently it's a lovely all inclusive resort in Cabo and the ceremony is at sunset on a cliff over the ocean. My bff has great taste so I know it will be great.
Today's activities: I'm finished packing except for toiletries. I even have my complete airplane outfit set aside, and the warm weather version of it I will change into once I am in the Sao Paulo airport.
I called my Dad today, and he said he was overwhelmed with loneliness Friday morning but when he opened his front door to go for a walk there were two packages. One was from Amazon. My son and his girlfriend ordered him cleats to strap on his shoes to help him walk on ice. The other was chili and cornbread from his neighbor. He said his heart lifted so much at that moment, and he told himself he wasn't alone. The pastor who did my Mom's service paid a call, and he said they had a nice talk. That man is a true Christian. I hope my Dad will consider attending his church from time to time.
BFF brought us dinner again. We had a good time with her and nephew.
I'm feeling really tired today. I guess it's all catching up with me. Not long, and we're on our way. Soon I can join the I'm sunning by the pool people. : )
8ball indicates that things are looking much better.
142.8
Not too bad, considering.
2nd day in a row feeling relatively well and energy to actually do something. Took Swann for something of a walk about, bit of kitchen fun- chopped 6# of lovely sweet onions for the freezer , cooked up a batch of candied orange peel, and clean up after. The peel will set out overnight to dry. I make it over Christmas (obviously didn't happen) so there were 8# of oranges waiting. Better late than never. It's crack around here and a real favorite.
Watching the Bills and Broncos. Overtime and rooting for the Bills (better looking uniforms) but looking unlikely at the moment. Yep....done deal- O well.
Greetings all
Big sun here. It is energizing. I have beaucoup financial and business chores to do so I made a list. Gallery deposits, sales tax, set up new dues lists, review year end financials to prep for tax return and blah blah woof woof. I am actually sitting here waiting for paint to dry. I ran out of bank deposit tickets and need to do the paper work here. So I found an old ticket with only a few marks on it. No white out exists any more so I did the same thing with some acrylic paint. Laziness is the true mother of invention. Yeah I will get a stack of tickets but did not want an extra trip today.
So last night I did something I have not done for perhaps 15 years - ate too much and spit up a bit. That was a surprise. Thought I could eat just one more bite. Nope. Sleeve still on patrol. Again learning the lesson that being sated does not mean being stuffed. That was one of my pre sleeve bad habits - thinking that huger was the absence of being stuffed. Not so.
Sorry to hear of the seasickness Liz. Dramamine does work. And I am told you need to keep something in your stomach to avoid it so the dry bread was a good move. Keep doing that. I personally do not ever get on a boat without dramamine but the patch is probably a better option. Anyway, hope it calms down and fun continues and the ship staff gets their act together.
DD Brazil on the horizon so soon! I am betting you will have wonderful experiences because you and DH have a contagious case of Minnesota nice. Bon voyage.
Yep Paula I am going to get some farro. Maybe make soup with it for the football champ game Monday which will include studio buddy who must be fed.
Peps could you get a pillow with an ear hole in it? Cut up an old foam one? I am also a side sleeper but at times when I have had to sleep on my back I trick myself by putting a second pillow on the side of my face. Glad you got out of the house.
So we watched the new star trek last night - Star Trek Academy. It was actually pretty good. In spite of my abhorrance of exploding aliens, I have always been a trekkie. There are some interesting characters and special effects that do not include alien guts. Also started the second season of Hi Jack. The same unlucky guy ends up on a hijacked train after getting off a hijacked plane.
CC so fun that you get to be a wedding attendant in Mexico. How cool. Love Mexico. Do you get to choose your dress? Hope your sinus stuff has calmed.
Yoo Hoo Bonnie are you well yet?
Well 3 things are done on my list of 7. Onward.
Diane S
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120.8, going up a bit!
Much nicer day today. Still too chilly for water aerobics at 9 this morning but perhaps tomorrow! Warmed up to 78 today with full sun. I sunned by the pool for 1 1/2 hours. DH and I also took a nice walk around the community as well as a short dog walk on our street. Will do another short dog walk in a bit.
Grilled steak bites with mushrooms, blue cheese dipping sauce and Caesar salad for dinner. I'm not usually a fan of steak but tonight's was good.
Liz, sea sickness is the worse. I'm prone to it so I would do the patch that CC mentioned! I don't actually puke but get very green behind the gills! Sorry you had a grey day at sea!
Peps, you must be feeling better if you are driving and getting out and about a bit! Glad your Nut noticed the new you on Zoom!
Better hit the walk before the sun goes down!
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 1/17/26 1:36 pm
I had a prescription for the scopolamine patches that go behind your ear for my cruise. Worked wonders for me as I'm extra prone to motion sickness!
202.8 - a little higher than yesterday, but negligible.
BFF came over last night. We ordered take out 5 Guys burgers and fries for dinner. Though I didn't eat many of the fries, they were definitely salty. I felt okay driving the short distance to pick up the take out. That helped me feel a bit more normal.
NUT meeting (on Zoom, btw) was good. She was ebullient in her reaction about my surgery. Lots of wow, wow, wow...
Nerve endings must be beginning to heal. I am beginning to have some feeling in the incision areas. It's very little, but makes me hopeful that I will get full feeling back to my face as things heal internally.
I awakened at 4 am and had some trouble falling back to sleep. My body desperately wants to lie in a different position, but my face does not. I finally found that lying on my side but resting my head on my hand so my ear didn't press against the pillow worked. I think it was sometime after 5 that I fell back to sleep and dozed in and out until about 8.
Liz, I hope you're feeling better by now. I have never been sea sick, but I HATE feeling nauseous. So, I would do/take anything to alleviate that feeling.
Diamond D., count down to Brazil!!!! You will leave on Monday? I do hope you have a friendly reception when you arrive. There is strong anti American sentiment in Australia and western Europe right now. I'm not sure exactly what the overall feeling towards Americans is in central and South America.
Weather here is in flux. Gorgeous when I got up, then became foggy and now is clearing up. Warmer than normal temps for us, too. No rain in the forecast for the next week. I privately cheer!
Satisfying Saturday to all!
Feeling a bit better about 2 hours after taking it. Ate a dry roll for lunch and am now outside in fresh air. Might be tough going to the ****tail party tonight.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
