Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 200.5 lbs.

Hey…I may be closing in on the 100’s!! As was predicted in a recent comment, I have in fact dropped some good weight all of a sudden, with the onset of my big “p.” Yeah! If I wasn’t in so much pain, I’d be even more thrilled!

After the fun yet socially taxing events of yesterday, I tried to relax in front of the tv late last night, only to fall into a drooling sleep and miss whatever I had on. Tom had already smartly abandoned me for an actual bed, and I might still be in the chair if I hadn’t woken with a start when the commercials got louder. Then, I slept poorly and fitfully, with many awakenings to use the bathroom. This, combined with the fact that we have “lost” an hour, has left me groggy, tired and more messed up than usual even. The cramps aren’t helping any. But at least my weight dropped!

Mercifully, I should have an “off” day, asisde from the fact that my boss and friend Kevin may come over to help with ever increasing computer glitches and concerns. He called to see if he could come over yesterday, but our day was so full of social events, that we didn’t have time for him although technically (no pun intended!), this is a priority. We are actually thinking that we may need to look into replacing this (Tom’s) old computer, so will likely add this to the long list of things to consider and do. I HATE things like this more than nearly all else, so am not thrilled at the prospect of replacing this machine, or especially, whatever it entails to save all the crapola off of it into an external drive, or whatever. Kill me now…please!

At least yesterday I was more in my element, and we had a wonderful visit with old friends, culminating in a wonderful dinner at a very packed Pano’s restaurant. I ordered the chicken souvlaki dish, and one thing I loved, was that they have a lot of choices for sides, so I wasn’t compelled to get potatoes, as is typically so. Instead I ordered the grilled veggies, which were a delightful mix of peppers, mushrooms and zucchini…all Atkins friendly and delicious! And I shouldn’t talk in the past tense, as they are lots left for today! Yum!

After hanging with these friends, we rushed home and met up with Barb, who then accompanied us to the bariatric center’s open house. We both took whatever clothes we felt might do from the 18-20 pile, after bringing items for the larger size piles. Everyone was nice and I actually met some interesting people from my field of developmental disabilities and sister agencies, as well as a woman who even works where I do that I hadn’t met before. There was also shake and food samplings, and an opportunity to try a powder called “nectar” that comes in a canister like shake mix, but looks blue when combined with water. It is a high protein (23 grams, I think) mix, with no carbs or sugars, and actually tastes rather like crystal light! It sounds very versatile from the label, and even notes that you can eat it “raw” from the container, and it tastes like candy! Go figure! The lady behind the counter said that it can be purchased at health food stores, so I will definitely keep an eye out. What a cool idea in lieu of a shake!

And, speaking of, I am hungry and thirsty and had better sign off, as technically I am an hour behind this morning, as are you, because of mother nature or whatever…and there is lots already to catch up on!!