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on 7/26/24 11:14 am
Lazy day! I haven't done much today. My folks went on a boat ride, but it didn't appeal to me. The neighbors 's visiting friend came over and wanted to meet Kirby as he's a dog person. Kirby was in heaven with all the pets!
Aside from that, nothing to report here. It's a lovely day in northwest MI!
Funny, I wore jeans all day yesterday and it felt strange after wearing shorts every day for months.
I should definitely work on balance too. Amazing how much of it we lose as we get older. I think Tai Chi is supposed to be good, but so is standing on one foot at a time... And yoga definitely includes some balancing poses.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Weight 123 (-.6). I seem to have stopped the weight free fall. I did have to push myself to eat a bit more so this week I dropped my dose to 5 from 7.5. Now is the maintenance phase including rebuilding muscle.
Speaking of which I had my regular periodic evaluation at PT yesterday. She was really pleased with my progress. I do feel like I will be done with the formal stuff in a few weeks. She says I will need to continue doing some form of regular stretching at minimum after that to keep my new shoulder flexible but also to maintain the flexibility remaining in my other shoulder which has arthritis as well.
Yesterday was a busy day with errands and moving back into my house. We went out to dinner at a spot on the harbor and had some great fish. Normally this restaurant is overrun with people at the time we arrived but there were showers north of the harbor which probably made people think it would be wet but it wasn't. So we had a great seat on the deck with music, a view, good food, and good company.
We are leaving at around noon to drive to NY to meet DH's DS and DIL in Saratoga Springs. They are going to the horse track today, then we have dinner reservations. We are staying overnight in Albany, then drive to central Massachusetts in the morning to meet DD for her dress fitting. Lunch with DD and her fiancé for lunch, then back to the Cape. All driving time planned carefully to avoid the vacation travelers as much as possible.
Justice is snuggled in my lap with a fuzzy blanket around him. He just loves fuzzy blankets - he sometimes gets up from the bed in the middle of the night to find one to curl up in. I know my other dogs always liked to be covered by blankets but I don't recall that a specific type made such a difference.
I'm really happy to be able to spend the next couple of months mostly at my own house. DH was making sounds about going back to his house when his kids aren't there in September and I tried to explain that I really want to stay here to enjoy it as much as possible - also I need to start getting rid of remaining stuff that the new owners won't want. Which reminds me, at some point I should take pictures of furniture no one in the family wants and send them over to the new owners to see if they want us to leave any of it.
Time to think about what to bring to NY and maybe take Justice for a walk along the ocean this morning. Have a fantabulous Friday (is that a real word???).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
We actually have tons of veins and if he has deep vein incompetence like me (faulty valves that cause back up of blood), new varicose veins will develop. I think I've had my stripped and/lasered at least 4 times and they could use it again. Dad had awful ropey veins and so does brother. Dang bad genes! I should wear compression stockings but hate them!
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!
Greetings all
Summery weather today. T shirt for me which I don't do often. Usually have long sleeves. I don't own a pair of shorts. Lard legs. Fortunately shorts not needed here.
DH was up early to go to a follow up appointment on his leg vein procedures. He has some new knee compression wrap. He seems to be healing ok. He might need more of these but I hope not. How many extra leg veins does one have?
Stopped in the studio for awhile. The techs were looking at paint chips for the building outside. Not crazy about what they had. I suggested we do something intense and out there and attention grabbing like a graded pastel sunset look. It's a crummy one story building in a grungy industrial area so why not do something bold?
Liz glad you have a dog beach for Justice. Dogs do love it. Hope you can take it a little easier for a couple of days.
CC loved the film of Buccaneer Kirby! He has sea legs. Good that he is comfy on a boat. Rest up from nap.
Paula corn on the cob! The best thing ever! Reminds me there is this farm stand nearby called the Sea Goat Farm Stand. Not sure what all they have but this is the time of year to find out. Not sure what the sea and goats have to do with vegetables but guess I will find out.
More steak tonight. Tomorrow we go out to lunch for Mexican so there will be leftovers to take home.
During my treadmill walks I have started trying to do it without holding on to the bars. Balance has been an issue for me for awhile and instead of using the strange gadget DH has, I thought I might improve this way. It is a challenge and takes lots of little muscles that don't get enough use but it makes it more interesting. Baby steps - literally.
We continue to watch the Brokenwood Mysteries. It really is quite a good show. There is always a new them around each crime - winemaking, country music, auto shows or something. They do a good job.
Diane S
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Kirby will be soaking up all the activities by the end of summer.
Glad your Dad is improving.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 7/25/24 2:04 pm
We're having corn on the cob too. Nothing better fresh in the Midwest!
I'm exhausted... just took a 1.5 hour couch nap and only woke up because I was cold. Now sitting outside in an Adirondack soaking in some sun to warm up. But I still have that very groggy too long nap feeling.
Kirby just brought home a giant branch and is tearing it apart. So much stick destruction around here!
He had his first boat ride this morning and a zoomie romp on the beach. Still not swimming, but more of his legs in the water each time. I don't blame him, the water was freezing.
I think that's it for me. Dad is doing much better today. Take care all!
Corn on the cob! It is available locally starting now - the taste of summer!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Couples Bible study last night, woman?s Bible study this morning and I meet with my Stephen?s Ministry person in 30 minutes! Also made the cheesy hash browns for the couple in our Bible study that just had their first baby. Ham and cheese sliders will be made tomorrow for them!
Stopped by the farm fresh produce stand on the way home from Bible study and picked up some corn on the cob! Will have that with grilled burgers for dinner tonight! Yum!
DH starts back on 12 hour day shifts tomorrow so it might be a boring weekend. I can?t wait for him to retire too!
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!
