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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.
Diane S
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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!
So festive!
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!
116.8 - unchanged even after eating out twice yesterday. But there was no snacking as we were away from the house from 9 am to 8 pm. I had a mushroom ravioli dish for dinner that I haven't had in years and it was just as good as I remembered. They had half portions, which I love. I ate all of it.
Very proud of Justice not having any accidents that whole long day. I wouldn't have been upset if he did.
SIL's tree is up and quite beautiful. She is looking a bit more mobile than she had been. She has been going to an easy exercise class. Apparently she hasn't had a back specialist helping her, just the endocrinologist who works with her for osteoporosis and a pain specialist. Everyone (including her) feels she needs a back specialist so she is trying to find one. She sees her PCP today and hopes she can get a recommendation from her. Interesting that she has an endocrinologist for that. My PCP said the endocrinologist specialists for osteoporosis are hard to get appointments with so she suggested an orthopedist who specializes in osteoporosis. Maybe SIL would have been better off going that route but when she started treatment for it she didn't have any fractures. Now she has suffered multiple ones in her spine.
I retrieved all the packages that I had shipped to SILs yesterday. We have NO specific plans for today which is great! I am taking Diane's lead and making pot roast. I will probably set up my table top Christmas tree and wrap the gifts. There will be a Justice walk as well of course. The snow is melting here so it should be an easier walk for him than it was yesterday where most if it was on icy paths.
Have a turtledove Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
