Use it or Just Lose It

 I've been on a weight loss journey for the greater part of my life.  After having my twin daughters in 1970 I've pretty much been battling obesity.  At the age of 32 I weighed 222 pounds and had a gastric bypass.  It worked great and I lost 90 pounds in less than a year.  Then I had an emergency hysterectomy and my weight started increasing almost immediately.  Within two years I had regained all the weight.

I reached my highest weight in 2014 at 242 pounds.  That same year I had a hip replacement and lost about 20 pounds.  It wasn't until 2016 that Ron and I both got serious about losing weight and together we did weight watchers and Lose It.  I got down to 156 pounds and that's when Weight Watchers changed their plan.  Now they had what they called 0 points foods.  Well, I took that literally and about overdosed on strawberries.  Then the pandemic hit and we both gained weight.  I made it back to 205 pounds and Ron regained all his weight.

Well, 2 years ago I said enough is enough.  I put the Lose It app back on my phone and set a goal of 1 pound a week.  I have stayed on the 1200 calorie allowance and today I officially hit my goal of 130 by weighing in at 129.4 pounds.  I haven't been this small since high school.  I would like to get to 125 but I won't be upset if I don't.  I'm considered a "normal weight".  Still hard to believe.  I know my knee surgery will be easier at this weight.  Much easier to rehab.  So, I'm happy.

I'd recommend the Lose It app to anyone wanting to lose weight.  It's free and easy to use.  It helps you be accountable and track your progress.

Life is a Cabaret old chum...........

Well, Ron will be having surgery in the next couple of weeks.  It will be scoping the knee and trimming the torn Cartlidge and cleaning up the knee joint.   It's an outpatient surgery and the recovery is pretty fast according to the doctor.  We should have him going in time for my knee replacement.

Tonight, I saw a live stream cabaret production that a childhood friend was performing in, and it was so much fun to watch.  Tina did a great job.  I haven't seen her since 1969 when she was one of my bridesmaids.  She lives in Connecticut now.

We are expecting a cold front to move through tonight taking our temperature from 105 to 82 tomorrow.  Now that's a drop.  I am definitely going to take advantage of the break in the heat and get out.  We are going to go shopping for new recliners.  We need the chairs, but I hate shopping for them.  Salesmen stalk you all over the store and that just drives me crazy.  What do they call them?  Shopper stalkers?  I had a friend who would dress in a smart suit and carry a clipboard around at the store and everyone thought she worked there so they left her alone.  She said it worked every time.  She'd act like her husband was her customer.

Over the past 6 months I have been purposely reaching out to old friends trying to get out more.  Next week I'm having lunch with some friends from high school.  It should be fun. Of course, this is the season for flu and covid spikes so have to be careful.  I will probably stick close to home in October.

It's back to school time again!

 Today Ron has an appointment with an orthopedist.  I'm anxious to hear what he recommends.  

We have been blessed with Spring like weather for the past few days.  What a welcome relief from the heat.  It was in the mid 70's for about 3 days.  We are slowly climbing back up with today's temperatures in the 90's and then we hit the hundreds.  Saturday is expected to be 107.  I'm ready for the heat dome to move on.

My daughters had back to school night last night and school starts tomorrow.  Julie had two parents in the process of divorce get into a fight in her room last night.  I haven't heard the details but shame on them!  I feel sorry for their children. That sure started the school year on the wrong foot. 

I'm praying this is a good year for students and teachers.  

 

MRI results

 Finally heard from GP what the MRI revealed and Ron has a torn meniscus.  Of course that requires a referral to an orthopedist and we are waiting to hear when and where that will be.  So now there are two of us limping around with our knees.  Misery loves company I suppose.

I read the most horrific story yesterday about an infant being decapitated during delivery.  It seems the baby was stuck in the pelvis and the doctor attempted to pull the baby out.  Then they did an emergency C-section and when they removed the baby it was only the torso.  The head had been detached.

Now that story is horrible but it only got worse.  The hospital actually tried to hide the fact by wrapping the baby tightly in a blanket and propping the head on the body.  They then encouraged the parents to have the baby cremated.  Instead they sent body to funeral home and it was the funeral home that informed the young couple about the decapitation.  Do you hear law suit??????

I've heard some bad birthing stories but nothing as horrific as this one!

We are under a heat advisory today so I'm going out early to do some errands.  Stay cool everyone!

We are having a heat wave and it's not tropical

The heat is back and here to stay.  I'm planning on indoor activities only.  I am having lunch with my girlfriend today.  We always go to lunch when either of us has a birthday.  Mine is Thursday so we are going out today.  My daughter is hosting a cookout on Saturday to celebrate my living yet another year.  A fact I don't take for granted.

Yesterday was the first time I felt a little frazzled about my son-in-law's extended stay.  He is very lethargic and just sits around or sleeps.  I wish he would take the initiative to offer to help Ron with the dogs or anything else he is doing.  I finally gave him a list of things he can do today to help out.  

We are hoping to get an MRI scheduled for Ron soon to determine whether he tore a muscle in his hamstring.  He has been in pain for several weeks and he's wearing a brace recommended by his doctor, but it just isn't getting any better.  He also hasn't rested the injury either like he was instructed to do.  Men are so stubborn!  The doctor said he may require surgery and he will have a 4-to-6-month recovery plus he will be non-weight bearing.  I guess we will be taking care of each other when I get the knee replacement.  Hopefully we could do physical therapy together.

What El Nino?

 We received a welcomed reprieve from the heat the past two days.  The upper 80's without humidity feels incredibly cooler,  Trying to get all outdoor activities completed.  

My son-in-law is still with us.  He started a job in a factory, but it ended up being too physical for him.  He just turned 59 and the job required a lot of heavy lifting that he just isn't in shape to do.  So I guess he is starting over in the job search.  I was really looking forward to having my house back but guess it will be a while longer.

My daughter is moved into her little rent house.  It's very cute and all she needs.  It has been remodeled and is entirely ADA compliant.  After seeing it Ron and I decided to have some remodeling done.  We are enlarging a bedroom, adding a walk-in closet/safe room and an ADA compliant bathroom.  Should be nice when it is done.  We won't start the remodel until after my next knee surgery.

Ron is now so attached to my daughter's dogs I'm not sure she is getting them back.  It will definitely be hard for him to see them go.  So far, she hasn't said when she wants to bring them to her house.  

If I'm going to take advantage of the weather, I'd better get going.

Updating the Update

So much going on!  Where to start!  My son-in-law attempted suicide two months ago. He abruptly quit his job in January telling my daughter he was having suicidal thoughts.  She got him to the doctor but had to immediately get her house up for sale.  She sold most of their furniture and put everything else in storage.   He and my daughter have been separated since January.  The house sold and she moved in with a co-teacher in order to finish the school year.  Her husband went to their lake house and that is where he attempted to take his life.  Fortunately, a friend found him in time.  (He used carbon monoxide)

When he was released from the hospital he came here to my house and has been here ever since.  He's in therapy and has found a job and seems to be doing better.  He is on the right track anyway.  I don't think the marriage is going to survive.  My daughter has found a house to rent and will move in July 1st but she doesn't want her husband to join her. They have had problems for years and she had begged him to see a therapist.  She is very angry and doesn't trust him right now.   He is going to get an apartment the first of August after he has started his new job. 

Ron and I are doing fine!  My next knee surgery is scheduled for October 26th.  I'm as ready as I'll ever be I suppose.  My left knee is rehabbing along and just gets better with time. I've lost 40 pounds since January 12th.  I lost the 30 pounds I gained during covid and an additional 10.  I'm not really trying to lose anymore but I wouldn't be sad if I lost another 10.  I'd be at 125 and would have room to fluctuate.  I know the weight loss will help my recovery from knee surgery and it should be easier next go around!