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DiamondD
on 10/6/24 8:35 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Sunday, October 6, 2024

I hope there is some trizepatide solution in the works. I still don't see how there will not be a shortage once everyone tries to get it through the traditional pharmaceutical settings. DD is going to try and switch to her own insurance. Lots of hoops. One thing in her favor is she has tried other medications already like Topamax and Saxenda. But at least that might be an option for her. I know it's not for a lot of the tribe, that your insurances are just flat out no.

Yesterday, after coffee I went shopping at Macy's and then to Costco. I got several pairs of pants/ trousers in the Final Act section. I am happy to try out the new wide legged jeans trend with pants that cost $10. I do think this look is fresh and cute, but I'm not sure it's cute on me, and that it's going to last long enough to pay actual retail prices. I also bought a sequined tank in such a pretty shade of sea foam green for $9, although I have no idea just how I'll use it. Might have to season in my closet for a bit.

The Vikings are playing in London this morning, so DH starting watching at 8am this morning, while I've been reading the paper. They are currently winning, but every Vikings fan (or their spouse) knows heartbreak often comes in the 4th quarter.

My school's football team is 5-0 right now, and the kids are getting really excited. Are we heading for the state play-offs?

On our study of 2, DH had a headache after his Pfizer Covid shot, but did not get a fever or body aches as he had for the 4 previous Moderna shots. So not entirely conclusive, but in our household, Pfizer has the edge. I had no side effects at all from Flu or Covid vaccine on the same day.

On the prescription Trizepatide front, DH says he feels more restriction than with the maximum Wegovy dose. He is taking 5, so he had room to increase his dosage. It's too early to know if he's lost more weight.

Wegovy 1.7 about every 9 days is keeping me snuggly in maintenance. Feels like a miracle.

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:51 am, edited 10/6/24 4:08 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Weight 119.4 (unchanged). I seem to have found a new set point. I really don't want to give up the tirzepatide. I like how I don't have to work at keeping my weight here and I like my less sore joints. I hate that it is likely going to become difficult to get.

Yesterday my goal was to be done at the house by noon, but I beat it by 2 hours. DH was a big help in cleaning the refrigerator and doing some of the sweeping. When we got back to DH's home we loaded up the remaining junk from the basement and garage cleanup here and got rid of it all at the dump. I'm going to attempt to get some sort of estimate for installing the mailbox so I can leave it with the new owners.

Today we have a few remaining items to find places for. I brought pans for baking since they didn't seem to have any here but since they won't be used much, they may get stored in a bin. First we have to sort through and organize what is here. This evening I am going out to dinner with my two SILs to celebrate the birthday of one of them. We are meeting at a restaurant we like located about halfway between where I am and they are now.

Feels like a semi-relaxing day compared to the last couple of weeks. At this point I would be thrilled to have a day when there is NOTHING I feel compelled to do. Anyway the bus leaves at 7:30 so I better get dressed (it is Sunday breakfast day). Have a somnolent Sunday!

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:42 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Feels good when you feel like you have returned to where you want to be doesn't it?

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:41 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

I haven't wanted a sugary drink since I had VSG. Maybe my brain is getting a message to stay away from that stuff!

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:38 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

I wasn't thinking of that but NOW it is in my head LOL.

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:38 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Maybe the package has a reveal of whether the baby is a boy or girl (or does everyone already know)?

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

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/6/24 3:35 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

I will have to look for these!

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

diane S.
on 10/5/24 5:39 pm
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Greetings all

Another sunny great day. I went to the gym late morning to do walking. Mr. Grunt Man was not there. TV was turned on to horse races which is something I can watch without sound and get it.

AFter that I did phone calls and then we watched our football game. Our team won. It was not pretty but I will take it. I have sort of had the munchies all day and want to eat cheese and crackers. Not good.

Tomorrow we have a zoom call with DH family. Nephew sent me a package that I am not supposed to open until that call. Ok, I will play. I think it's something to do with the money I gave them for IVF. Should be fun.

DH has been taking apart electronics. He takes all the electronic stuff out of the metal or plastic boxes so there is less e waste. A good idea but he is sure noisy! Sounds like a fork going down the garbage disposal.

Well DD enjoy Galveston! Nice beaches. Have fun. Still lizard weather I think.

Congrats Liz on being almost to the goal line on all projects. Yeah the buyer can take care of those things if you make it easy.

Peps is killing it at the dog shows! Yay Buster!!!

Tell us what things you try on the new stove Paula. Looking forward to details.

CC that chicken thing looks good. Nice find.

We are almost finished with the pizza which is good as I am sick of it. I need to go to some different store delis to find something interesting and healthy to eat. Plus the dogs demand their tribute.

I did get laundry done plus partial desk clean up. Give myself a B. Thats ok

diane s


      
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CC C.
on 10/5/24 12:41 pm
Topic: RE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Update on the easy protein search. Walking past the meat case, I saw these flavored uncooked ground chicken packs. Pretty basic ingredients (nothing weird), it cooked up fast, and was very tasty! I got the bruschetta flavored one and put a little mozzarella on it and put it in a low carb tortilla. They also had a fajita version. I will be getting more...


Ingredients: Chicken, tomatoes, basil, less than 2%: garlic, vinegar powder, salt, and rosemary extract.

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