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Couldn't resist doing the date in German! Anne will appreciate. It would be nice to be traveling with her since she is 100% fluent in German, unlike I. My German is conversational, at best. I spoke German to a young woman at a concession kiosk and she started speaking Kobelenz Platt... Needless to say, I had a hard time following her. I will take that as a warning to speak German only when needed. But part of me wants to use my German. It's been such a long time since I've been able to use it.
We docked in Koblenz early this morning. We docked on the Rhine just a few meters from the convergence of the Rhine and the Mosel. The view from our stateroom is the very impressive monument to Wilhelm I. Ron and I did a walking tour of the old part of town. My brother took a sky tram/cable car to the fortress and will meet us later in the day. The rest of the day is a cruising day. I am hoping to spend a lot of time on the sun deck taking in the views.
Shot kicked in this morning. I had some thinly sliced meat - probably 3 oz and and piece of brown bread toasted. When my eggs came, I could not eat them both. On our way back to the boat, Ron was hankering for some gelato. We stopped for some at previously mentioned kiosk. Worth every single calorie!
Not much else I can think of... Let me know if I'm over posting the pics on TT.
I do miss my dogs, a bit.
It did to me as well. I do like all the different components though and have been seeing it posted a lot. Since we have leftover taco meat from taco salad last night, I'm going to give it a try!
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!
Well my work email address no longer exists, and my Google docs connected to that account are now just mist in the online world. So very official.
Rainy, cold temperatures in the high 50s. Knowing I can drive to the major airport 20 minutes from my house and fly somewhere warm on a bargain airline anytime I want takes some of the sting away.
The staff meeting was fun. Each department head says a few words about the retiree. It was very sweet. A few tears, some hugs, and then I was on my way.
I was home by 10:15am. I hope I didn't alarm DH by sitting on the family room sofa, eating chips and dip, swilling diet coke, and watching The Jason Show, a local talk show. My son said it was a Victory Meal. :)
I had some time before my appointment, so I went shopping. To further celebrate my retirement I bought 2 nice swimsuits. Most of my suits are $30-40 from JC Pennys. I decided as much as I like to be in the water, I should have some better constructed suits. They were definitely more than $40, but a good investment in my future plans. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Most of my WLS visit was strategizing what I will do when I inevitably loss my coverage to Wegovy. I'm going to bump up to the highest dose, so I can continue to stretch out the time between doses, and keep stockpiling. She said some of her patients move to metformin as a maintenance medication, but of course it's not as effective as Wegovy and Zepbound. Zepbound is now approved as a treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnea, so if people have that diagnosis, they are going that route.My doctor expects an oral GLp medication to be available in the next year. If people have to pay out of pocket, it should be much cheaper than the injectables, and therefore more affordable. It's a brave new world. Competition amount pharmaceutical companies can only help us.
Going out to dinner this evening, where I will eat some good protein to off set the complete lack of nutrition in my chip/dip splurge.
Huge fan of ratatatouille also, but my DH joins the others and doesn't share my enthusiasm, although he does enjoy vegetables.
I agree with the veggie trays, that has helped veggie consumption.
There are those places that feel like they are knitted into our DNA. I've never been to Finland, (6 of my great grandparents were born there), yet I feel great pride in their accomplishments and concerns about Russian threats. I'm glad you are enjoying your heart's homeland so much.
Never heard of that meal. Sounds a little odd? I looked it up - still sounds like a weird combination to me 
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Same issues with ratatouille in my house - I love it but DH is very unsure.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
124.8. Feeling hungry today! Trying to keep calories at bay. Will for sure increase to 2.5 mg on Sunday.
Happy Retirement DD! A whole new life begins!
Cold yucky weather. Worked out on the treadmill, made a Costco run and will also go to the local grocery soon. Also picked up replacement hot tub cover!
Tonight we are having the viral meal of taco meat, roasted sweet potato, cottage cheese and sliced avocado all drizzled in hot honey! I'll let you know the verdict!
Enjoy your last few days on Aruba Liz!
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!
DS2 toured the cathedral in Cologne on his post HS European vacation 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!
