Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 262 lbs.

I am getting depressed! I remain stuck at 262 and feel bloated, swollen, achy, and pooped. I still have not gotten my period and now wonder if I am entering menopause. I mean, after all, I did just turn 48 a few days ago! My gynecologist says that the average age for starting menopause is 51, so just like as with weight loss I am probably “under average” here too. I’m really not sure what to wish for, although this may explain some of my symptoms lately – including Tom’s complaints that I have been even grumpier than usual. This reminds me of an old episode of All in the Family when sweet, kind, acquiescent Edith began menopause (called “the change”) and started yelling and talking back at Archie. Finally, he couldn’t take it any longer, and he impatiently looked at his watch while he yelled back at her something like, “Well if you’re gonna go through the change, do it already! I’ll give you 10 minutes — now CHANGE!” If indeed this is what is ailing me, let’s hope — for everyone’s sake – that I too “change” quickly!

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