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Only 24 days until we leave Florida. But fewer than Pep's remaining work days!
Good luck to Peps today. May your vision be clear!
Yesterday a strange twist had DSD reschedule her flight to today so we were able to move the Beautiful tickets to last night. What an absolutely amazing show they put on. Just phenomenal! I always loved Carole King's music and having a little storyline and some other period songs mixed in made a wonderful show. We just loved it!
DSD's flight was rescheduled because they kept pushing back the departure time from 4 pm to 8 pm at the time she made the decision to change it. She did some laundry yesterday afternoon and will work from here today until she leaves at 4. She may have to use an Uber unfortunately as I will be at the dentist being prepped for a crown and DH is golfing when I have to leave so can't drive me. The downside of only one car.
Time for a Justice walk soon. Have a meritorious May Day!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I think the theory is that because GLP-1s slow down digestion and so does anesthesia that it would be a double whammy. Probably a better safe than sorry?
Wouldn't the food restriction be just for the day of the eye surgery (after midnight)? That's the usual restriction for even full anesthesia I think. So there is nothing in your stomach.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Dog farts can be pretty bad when they eat stuff the shouldn't. And no embarrassment from the dogs! Though I have seen my dogs look at their butts in surprise when they happen LOL.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I love that you are making sure your kids are going to be taken care of. No surprise!
Loaded baked potato sounds yummy. Was that recipe from our group (did I miss it)?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Wedding in 2 weeks! Can't wait to see pictures!
I never did HRT as I went into menopause just after the results of the Framingham Heart Study said it was dangerous to do so especially with a family history of heart disease. I suffered miserably for about 10 years with another 10 for it to trail off. I still get hot flashes periodically. Thank goodness they did more research later so other women didn't have to suffer as much as I did.
Justice took a couple of days to recover from his last immunizations whi*****luded rabies. He never seemed to have such difficulties previously but he is 10 now.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I had written a post on my school laptop during my lunch but got side tracked with spring concert stuff, etc... and forgot to submit. I'm too comfy at the moment to get my laptop out of my school bag and fire it up. So I shall do my best to recreate...
The scale gods giveth and taketh away! 205.0 this morning.... dagnabit
The fine print in my pre op instruction mentions GLP-1 meds! Says that if one takes it, you should not take it for a week prior to the surgery. Thank goodness I take it on Thursdays... Though I don't see what influence it would have taking a mild sedative prior to surgery. It's not like they knock you out or even do twighlight anesthesia. I was fully aware for my first cataract surgery, but nice and relaxed. It also mentions not eating any solid food the day prior to the surgery. Oops... However, none of that was discussed in my pre surgery phone call with the surgeon or the scheduling nurse. I'm not concerned, but you'd think if it's important enough to mention in the written directions, they'd mention it in the pre op phone appt.
I am now on work out restriction until next Thursday. BOOOOOO!!!! I believe my working out is a "bit of a cross addiction". I'm good with that. It beats possible other addictions (like my clothes buying post VSG). Next week my goal is an hour on the treadmill each day. I figure I can do a gentle uphill 3 mile walk at 3 mph. Shouldn't get me huffing and puffing, but it will be something!
Liz, BOOOOOOO on cancelled show. No fun at all. I'm sorry your DSD didn't get to see her friend's work!
My brother got our Anne Frank House museum tickets today! I'm excited to go. I'm sure it will be sobering, but I would not want to miss it. The tickets are time specific, too. We must enter between 6:00 and 6:15 pm.
19 flipping days of work remain.... 
Yes! All kids need a place they can belong! My band/choir kid love hanging out in the music suite at school. Spent every free minute there!
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!
Greetigs all
Sunny and warm today. I did my walking first at the gym and then went to the studio. Did some glazing and learned all the gossip. After that I hit the grocery store for steak and such. Bad timing- the middle schools kids were teeming in the store. A veritable mountain of back packs at the entrance.
So DH got his new bank account and is busying himself with the details of auto payments. He is a very detailed oriented person which i am not. Ho hum
Liz sorry the show was canceled. Safe travels to all your family.
CC glad your friend is coming around. Bet she feels foolish. A restaurant is a fairly drama free zone. And glad that your furniture and covers are good. And at least Kirby barfed outside and during daylight. I think DH has learned his lesson on feeding Tesla pizza. The farts last night were unspeakable.
Happy Tacos Paula.
Steak tonight here. Good reminder that it is all protein.
We watched some episodes of Hacks last night. Pretty good.
Diane S
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I'm posting after dinner with my tummy all warm and pleasantly full with loaded bake potato. Such a simple concept, but so satisfying, and I have half the potato for lunch tomorrow.
Haha, an uneventful day leads to reporting I had a really nice potato! Other than that, there's not much to say :)
Today's win (besides the potato) : I think I've talked another teacher into leading my Tabletop Gaming Club next year. My quirky kiddos need a place to gather, and it has to be someone who gets them. One of my sped teacher friends said he will most likely step up.
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Day of appointments. First off was a trip to my plastic surgeon's office for Dysport (like Botox). I had quit doing it when I retired due to the expense but wanted to look extra nice for the wedding in 2 weeks. Next was my annual gyn appointment. I had tried to go off Hormone Replacement the last few months but honestly menopause is kicking my butt and we discussed all my options!
DH and I will do an early dinner at the neighborhood Mexican joint where I will get my usual one chicken taco and refried beans.
Bella dog is ailing after her Vet appointment with rabies vaccination yesterday. Hopefully she will perk up tomorrow. We know she isn't feeling well when she declines a walk!
Hope DSD has safe travels home today Liz! Hope DS gets to enjoy Hawaii as well! Enjoy your downtime but I know that isn't much for you!
CC, sorry Kirby interrupted your Zen time with his puking. Good luck with your meeting with your neighbor!
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!
