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Wishing you a drug holiday DD. Ho ho ho!
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Greetings all
The rain is back though not heavy. Storm dates keep getting pushed back. Fine by me. So I woke up with a pretty bad sore throat. It started last night. Not sure if I am getting a cold but I am in full sickness mode. Sent DH to get zinc lozenges and such. So I am lazing about and may not go out at all. No fever. Someone had a cold at Scrabble but wore a mask but I still might have picked something up. Rats.
Liz it is good to hear your SIL has perked up. Nice. Hope she finds the doctor she needs. I did not realize there were endocrinologists that dealt with osteoporosis but makes sense. But beware if a vertebrae fusion is recommended.
CC I adore your cookies. Sounds like you got all the right equipment. And the egg white powder. I have heard that stuff is a good protein source though maybe not when part of a cookie topping. Roof done?
DD such a relief to hear your mom is content with the hospice. We can all "feel your pain" on the reports of her fussing. Peace on earth indeed.
I have concluded I need new pillows. No clue how old these are but it may be a source of allergens (and maybe even the sore throat cause). Unfortunately our Bed Bath and Beyond is gone and that was the best place around here for bed stuff. We no longer have a kmart here and there is no general merchandise store in our town. Guess I will have to order. There are probably some at Costco but I don't want to get within 10 miles of that place at this time of year.
So I thought my Apple watch was trying to electrocute me but I guess it is just the buzz that it uses to notify me. Still confounded by its many features but I will slowly work through them.
We watched more of House of Guiness last night. Pretty good. We also stared a new series called The Vince Staples Show. It is very odd. I think it might be a satire of racial stereotypes but not sure.
Ate chili for lunch. Boo Liz I feel for you on no beans. I guess some kinds of chili have no beans but I am glad to have them. enjoy the pot roast. I must find more slow cooker recipes.
Studio buddy just got a new iPhone and wants to come over here and have DH help set it up. Fine with me. It is like watching Abbott and Costello when DH tries to answer her questions. Neither one listens well. Of course I will have to have wine....
Diane S
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I thought I was going to get so much done today, but nope. Had a bumpy night last night due to DH's snoring, and finally had to use my "escape hatch" and move to the guest bed. Due to that, I decided to sleep in. When I was still puttering around in my jammies at 11am, I remembered that we were meeting SIL for lunch when DH got home. We had a nice lunch and catch up. Since the restaurant was in a upscale mall we don't get to very often, DH and I decided to shop a little after lunch. So now it's 4:30pm, and I've not done much else besides eat chowder and look at $500 dresses in Johnny Was. (Spoiler alert: I did not buy one). But as DH pointed out, this is why I retired. And I am at ease because I still have time to make up my shopping lists. I WILL hit the ground running tomorrow morning before Costco get too crowded.
It's snowing a bit again, and the wind is fierce. The roads were pretty dismal on the drive home. If there is a big wind, it doesn't take much snow to make the roads slippery. It's as if the wind uses the snow to polish up whatever ice exists and it becomes treacherous. I am happy to be in my warm and cozy house, watching it blow around from my office window.
The stuff I am on now is supposed to build bone but I will only be on it for a year. After that I go on something that can also build bone but mostly maintains it.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I have an endocrinologist for my osteoporosis treatment. My referral came from my oncologist, because some of the medications prescribed for breast cancer can also decrease bone density, so I guess they wanted another specialist on board to prevent additional harm. I see her once a year, and pretty much schedule the next appointment the same time I am having my current visit. I see her Monday, and I'm hoping I am done with treatment for awhile. The current recommendation for the type of meds I take is that after 5 years, you have a "drug holiday". There are a few undesirable side effects to things like Boniva, but they typically don't appear until after 5 years. Treatment has worked really well for me, and I've had no more bone loss since I started taking meds.
DD so grateful that your mom is accepting hospice. Maybe call it Hospitality! So glad you had a good visit with your parents and brother without drama. Great relief. GL on xmas prep.
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on 12/18/25 6:44 am
I read there are only about 4000 endocrinologists in the US. Think about how many people with diabetes, thyroid problems, and other endocrinology needs there are! No wonder no one can get an appointment...
on 12/18/25 6:40 am
Good job pivoting to be with your dad in the moment!
I think about when I would have a grandiose, "Great Idea" and be excited and talking about it with someone and they might punch the wind from my sails listing all the reasons why it won't work. The difference I guess is that I might actually do it and could probably use someone to ground me (or I use that negativity to refine my plan or firm my resolve). Your dad and Pep's dad aren't going to buy a motorcycle or build a wood furnace, so to let them live in that excited moment where all things are possible and encourage their creativity and joy is such a gift rather than potentially encouraging them to make a mistake. You're good kids!
So glad your visit to your parents went well and that besides the name your Mom is warming up to hospice. Unfortunately a lot of people do associate the word with a negative connotation.
Pre planning your meals is a great idea! I'm feeling a little lost with traveling and not being in my house with my kitchen for the Holiday!
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!
Sorry you had such a bad night of sleep. No fun! Chili is one of the family favorites. It was Ben's favorite and we had it a lot. I'm good for one bowl and then I am done! Too bad it makes way more than one serving per person!
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!
