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DiamondD
on 3/25/25 2:27 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

I hope all goes well with the surgery. Did they ever do another biopsy, or will that be part of tomorrow's procedure?

Diane, good on the Tuesday cheeseburger. Some routines need to be followed! When my Uncle got cataract surgery, he used to walk around the house marveling at their art collection. He hadn't realized how much the cataracts had reduced the vibrancy of color that he was seeing. Kind of like when I got my first pair of glasses at 11 years of age. I didn't know that you should see separate leaves when you looked at a tree, or, such a surprise, actual blades of grass!

Well I applied for Social Security and my teacher's pension. Social Security was actually the easiest. The pension, not too bad. I have another small pension from a different job, and it is a big pain. I have to print and then fill out the application, and have DH and I sign it in the presence of a notary. I have to make a copy of my passport or a real ID (I have both). I have to submit a form to my HR to confirm I am retiring. And most annoying of all, if I ever had a different name, I need to submit a copy of my marriage license or other documentation. And by submit, I mean mail all of this to them. How antiquated.

DH is making tacos for dinner tonight. So my big plans tonight are to eat some tacos and do some laundry. Students start spring break on Thursday, so I teach tomorrow, and then 2 days of training and worktime. Spring break starts Friday evening. :)

diane S.
on 3/25/25 1:35 pm
Topic: RE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Greetings all

Early for me here. My day started early by my standards with a trip to eye doctor. Second cataract op will be April 10. This cataract is not as bad but my eyes don't match. Left eye is now 20/25 so that is pretty good. Will always need some glasses; especially close up. So I missed Scrabble but got my Tuesday cheeseburger. Stopped at the studio for a bit and then went to the gym and walked. More Wilburys. Then I stopped at the dreaded CVS for bottled water and they had my coffee on sale so I stocked up.Being more mobile makes me hate that place less. Home now and DH is watching a terrible old sci fi so I might have to leave and nap.

Liz glad your vacation ended up uneventfully. Travel whirlwind for you but you will be glad you made the trip for DD. It must be such a relief to know she is getting treatment. Travel safe. Justice will be even more happy to see you when you get home finally. Can you Zoom with Justice? LOL

I have some more art to assemble before tomorrow so I guess that is the afternoon agenda. That and laundry. Why is there so much of it when I wear the same stuff and am fashion impaired?

Not much else. DH brought home more hamburger buns. I think that is a hint.

Diane S


      
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Paula1965
on 3/25/25 6:00 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

I really like the second one!



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 3/25/25 2:44 am, edited 3/25/25 2:45 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Up at 5 am this morning with laundry in the dryer! We landed at 6:30 in Miami yesterday, were home at 10, mostly organized and repacked by 11, then into bed. All that remains is the last minute packing of underwear from the dryer and phone/ipad/charger stuff. We leave for the airport at 7 am.

I would have taken a later flight if I could have easily but that would mean driving 90 minutes to Orlando. Much easier just going to the local airport. My flight back on Saturday is more reasonable at 9:15 am, getting here just after 12.

I wish I could have seen Justice before I leave, but he will be thrilled to see DH. He has looked happy in the pictures I received. He is a very happy camper most of the time. He likes doing home stays so he can be a lap sitter too.

I refused to weigh this morning - will do it next week. I did take my tirzepatide injection for the first time in 12 days.

Not much else to report - just on the go this morning. I will see DD this afternoon and have dinner with her tonight. She gets her actual surgery time today. Hopefully in the morning but not TOO early.

Have a traveling Tuesday!

Picture from last full day in USVI:

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/25/25 2:34 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

They make me laugh!

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/25/25 2:31 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

I agree that your house sounds ideal and moving is SO painful.

Definitely boy dysmorphia because you look really slim in the pictures I have seen. I bet you get many compliments on your new physique. Age does make some parts of the body slouch a bit which has nothing to do with excess weight. I saw that in deceased DH who I don't think ever had an extra pound of weight in his lifetime.

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/25/25 2:29 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

Winter always seems to want to make a comeback after the "official" first day of spring. At least the snow doesn't last long.

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

DiamondD
on 3/24/25 5:40 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

Delightful and so much sass!

diane S.
on 3/24/25 4:50 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

Two new art items:


      
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diane S.
on 3/24/25 4:48 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, March 24, 2025

Greetings all

It is sunny here and even warm. I can see t shirts in the near future. Got a late start because DH wanted to watch an episode of Dexter since he could not find ancient aliens. Oh well. Skipped the gym (and feel guilty). Went to the studio and finished some things. Kilns unloaded today and there were loads of things to see. Always fun to look at the array of new items.

Yep Liz customs is no joke anymore. No fun allowed. My brother had steel bars around his ribs for awhile. He kept a picture of the X-ray and doctors report on his phone so he could show the TSA what they were. But yeah metal body parts could create issues. Guess our sleeve staples are titanium. Anyway glad your DD is moving forward and that you can go help even though it's a travel overload. No jet lag for you!

Peps I think you should stay put unless you travel to somewhere and fall in love with it. Good medical matters. And I bet you land in Eurppe under 200. Bet you are looking forward to the trip.

Stay warm Paula. There will be spring...

DD if you want a mac book then I say get it. DH has one but he has one of every apple thing. We both use our iPads extensively. DH reads constantly. Kind of depends if you want to read, write or both. I do any typing on a desk top mac but not all that much.

Eye doctor tomorrow. Probably will schedule the other eye. Hope so. I really need new glasses. So I may miss Scrabble or part of it. The Shark will have to torture someone else.

MOre tastee sandwhiches tonight. Love it when I don't have to think up a dinner.

Diane S


      
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