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Paula1965
on 1/16/26 6:23 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

That's an idea I had not thought of. Perhaps my middle child would take me up on that offer!

It was Diane's cruise suggestion that finally lit the fire under my arse to do the passport paperwork. Now to schedule my in person appointment!



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!












diane S.
on 1/16/26 4:56 pm
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Thanks for the farro suggestion. I will get some at the hippie grocery which I am sure will have it along with other stuff I have not heard of. ds


      
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DiamondD
on 1/16/26 4:39 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

I always look forward to your posts! So glad you are finally feeling better. What horror inflicted all of you!

DiamondD
on 1/16/26 4:38 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

You may both want to use those passports sooner than you think. If you were traveling together (say on a TT cruise as Diane suggested) would any of your children come to pet sit if you flew them down to Florida. I would have jumped at the chance in my 20s.

DiamondD
on 1/16/26 4:32 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Happy gto hear there was no new dental trauma. I totally commiserate with the anxious feelings. Feels good when it's done.

Paula1965
on 1/16/26 4:29 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Liz, your cruise looks wonderful. Glad one of us could suntan today! I looked up Alaska cruises on the liner you are on. Pricey but they look very nice! I think we will forego plane travel (at least together****il the dogs are gone now that we don't have kids to house/dog sit. I really should inquire about a local person just in case we do need to both travel!

Weight 120.2 for 2 days in a row, despite the Swiss rolls and Nutty Bars!

Very cold this morning. I needed to cover up my herb garden with a towel last night. It worked! Sunny and low 60's by the afternoon.

I filled out passport paperwork today and took our pictures. I'll need to go to a center to get mine since I have never had one. DH can mail his in!

Sausage mushroom soup on a cold FL day. Tasted wonderful!



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!












Paula1965
on 1/16/26 4:21 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Glad you are finally feeling better! Me too!

Christmas decorations will come down when they are good and ready!

Little Debbie's have found their way into my diet much like your Twinkies! Sneaky little buggers!



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!












Paula1965
on 1/16/26 4:15 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

If you are looking for rice substitutes, try farro. Looks a bit like barley when cooked. Higher fiber and protein with a bit of a nutty flavor and chewier texture. I really like it!

Nice that you are having sunny days. We had sun today but it was 32 degrees this morning when the dogs needed to go out! No water aerobics!



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!












Paula1965
on 1/16/26 4:09 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Glad you are feeling more settled about the PS outcome. I agree, if you don't have bruising by now, you should not get any.

Have a good Nut appointment. It will be good to get out of the house for a bit!



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!












Paula1965
on 1/16/26 4:06 pm
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Friday, January 16, 2026

Your pedicure sounds fabulous! Reminds me that I need to schedule my dermaplaning facial soon. I feel like DH and I are due for a couples massage too!

Yay for Dad being able to use the phone and extra impressed he can FaceTime!

Your trip will be here before you know it!



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!












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