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Theduffman27
on 4/5/24 6:58 am
Topic: RE: What's on your (PHOTO) Friday Menu?

Great pictures!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 4/5/24 4:46 am
Topic: RE: What's on your (PHOTO) Friday Menu?

Good morning JB and menu folks! Life has been busy! I am still doing well, mounjaro has been in short supply, I had to drop down a dose for last month and was scrambling to find my regular dose with my latest refill and it came into stock at the last moment, so I am happy about that.

Dad is still in the rehab center, is too long a story to share...he is trying ...he turned 80 on March 15 while we were in Florida. In a nutshell, I think we can never underestimate the mental aspect, he seems to be improving his patience and not as discouraged and is having more good days, than bad. He has parkinsons to deal with on top of the rehab and parkinsons is not always on the same page. Hoping he is out by the end of this month and ok to travel by the middle of next month. Alot of moving parts, a lift going in to their home in FL and a ramp at their cottage in NY.

QOTD - Mounjaro has not only helped to get my a1c under control, it has stopped the noise. Zero Grazing, zero interest in food. November 19, 2024 I will hit the 10 year mark since surgery! The 2nd best decision of my life! The first was marrying my lovely wife joddie.

B- berries and yogurt

L - chicken salad ( made with costco rotisserie chicken) and a zero carb wrap

D - unsure

Stay Healthy my friends, Mike

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 4/3/24 12:33 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

Great news Emily!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 3/6/24 12:42 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

Happy anniversary!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 12:49 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

LMAO!!!!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 10:41 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

I noticed I had left out my new title.LOL..Procurement Director.

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 10:40 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

We have some exciting new launches coming in September, I will keep you posted.

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 8:57 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

More cowbell!!!!!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 6:37 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

Nice job on the accountability! You are doing fabulous!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/29/24 5:36 am, edited 2/29/24 2:38 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Leap Day Menu?

Good morning JB and menu friends. Dad was transferred on Monday from the hospital to the VA Short stay rehab facility, no further bouts of confusion now that he is back on his regular medication regimen and hydrated. His PT is going really well and they are concentrating on the things that will get him home. He will always walk with a walker, the little things like getting in and out of bed, up and down a chair ( He does have a power lift, but tries not to use it) and going to the bathroom. We are hoping that he will be released to go home within 2 weeks!

My promotion was officially announced yesterday. I am not motivated by titles ( Procurement Director), but, I am pleased that I am recognized by the COO and Owner. We are finalizing testing on a new fragrance filling line that is being built in France and should take receipt in April. Will increase capacity by 50% and reduce the labor required by 50%.

I will have to post some pictures of Chloe - she is tall and lanky and already 31 lbs!

QOTD - I want to try Pickleball! I was asked to join a group in the village, the person that asked assumed I was retired...LOL... they play during the weekdays.

B - Protein bar

S - Yogurt and berries

L - salad with grilled chicken

as- laughing cow

D - something on the fly

Stay healthy my friends.

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/22/24 12:51 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Thursday Menu?

Good afternoon JB and Menu Folks. Thank you all for the support. Dad was severely dehydrated, combined with the added meds seems to have been the cause of his confusion. He was saying some crazy stuff. I was scared, my dads Mom had Alzheimers and it brough back some sad memories. I am happy to report that he is doing well. He is alert, feels like his head is clear, color is back and his personality is back. He has started PT at the VA until we can figure out where he will go to Rehab. Hoping that the VA short term facility has a bed open.

I am still doing well and have zero interest in food at this point.

Stay Healthy my friends, Mike

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/22/24 12:43 pm
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

And told her the Meds were on the VA list. Mom confirmed with the VA the meds were not on the list.

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/21/24 4:31 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Wednesday Menu?

Good morning JB and menu Friends, Thank you for the words of encouragement. I had Mom looking into meds, not only was he not getting meds on time, the rehab center had also added trazadone and melatonin ( he has not taken them previously) His Neuro feels this change can have an impact on his current state. His Neuro wanted him back at the VA, so Mom was able to transport him, said he was great getting in the car and singing along to 50's and 60's songs on the way. Hoping this is just a bump in the road and the issues are med related.

I am down to 194.4.

QOTD - I love music, If I could have sang my homework I would have been an A student. I could remember all the words!

B - Protein Bar

S - Berries and Yogurt

L - Cabbage roll

S - Cheese and salami stick

D - leftovers

Stay Healthy my friends, Mike

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/20/24 5:09 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Good morning JB and menu friends. I had a really rough week last week, previous week I had covid, last week started and my butt was dragging, by the end of the week I was feeling really bad, sinus infection, fever, chills, quiet weekend. Chloe got into SF cough drops at the end of last week and had some explosive bouts of diarhea, we spoke with the vet , sent the ingredients list and had to let it run its course, she seems to be enjoying her new diet f chicken and rice.

Really need some positive vibes for my dad, things are not going well at rehab. He is having extreme bouts of confusion, they are not giving his parkinsons meds on time, ( he has had success for many years following his regimen to a T) and he is still weak. They are saying 4 weeks now, instead of 2. I may move our trip up if possible. Joddie feels the issue is called sundowning and is common with the elderly in these settings. It is very hard on my Mom. Ryley is in Florida and this is very hard on him right now as well. We need to get him to the point to get out of there, even if it means home health aids, his mental health is suffering since he has been there.

I did hit goal of 195lbs, but not surprising after the weekend I had with zero interest in food.

QOTD - I really like my DR office, they respond to my patient portal requests within 2 hours and are very accomodating.

B - Berries and yogurt

L - Cabbage roll

AS- Cheese stick and salami stick

D - Homemade Lasagna

Stay Healthy my friends, Mike

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:59 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:59 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:58 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:57 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:57 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:56 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 11:54 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Thank you!!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 7:39 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Soup looks incredible!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 7:37 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Really Nice work!

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 6:28 am
Topic: RE: Hi to old friends and nice to meet you to new ones!

Hi Karen - nice to hear from you and welcome back! I do not post every day, but read often. The menu thread is a great resource and nice to be with folks that can relate.

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Theduffman27
on 2/13/24 5:53 am
Topic: RE: What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Good morning JB and menu folks. I have been busy on the work front as well as my personal life. I believe I have mentioned previously that my Dad has Parkinsons Disease, he had several falls over the last month and was admitted to the VA Hospital at Lake Nona near Orlando last Tuesday. It has been difficult trying to manage from afar. After a week of testing his issues are related to stinosis and not Parkinsons, so that is a relief. His pain is manageable and the hope that with a short stint in rehab he will be back to moving again. He needs to go to a rehab facility for two weeks and the facility is 6 miles from their home, dad will be moved today. Ryley will be going to visit this Friday to next, so that will be comforting for Mom and dad. Joddie and I just booked a trip in March and we are going to surprise them. Dad is 100% service related disabled and I have to say he gets wonderful care.

Work front, I received a promotion, now Director of Materials Management with Planning and Purchasing reporting to me.

QOTD - I think elementary school, what a big deal it was to get the simple valentines notes.....LOL...do they still have them?

B- Protein Bar

S - berries and yogurt

L - turkey/cheese wrap

S - almonds

D - tacos

Stay healthy my friends, Mike

  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

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