The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Saturday Gratitude... Posted by Joan on 7/26/2025, 6:55 am Share here, please!

Mine Posted by Paula on 7/26/2025, 12:20 pm, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." AC Nurse was ecstatic that my wound had closed 1/2 mm in a week. It started at 4 mm. Maybe at 2 or 2.5 mm now. Dumb wound vac for at least 2 more weeks. Then, switching to wet/dry dressings. That would still keep me homebound but I could sneak out a little to the grocery store or maybe even the office because I wouldn't have a tube running out my back and connected to this 5lb bowling ball! Some work to do next week.Plus, they added a telehealth intake for the week after. Still dreaming of my planned trip to Spain in October. I'm not ready to cancel it yet. Most of it depends on how high my medical bills are going to be and my back. What if my back is no better after all of this? Have to push this out of my head. Weight holding at 242.something. I tried on a tee shirt I know I could wear before at 248. Still too clingy to my gut. I mentioned before that my body has changed and my fat has moved around so no telling how this will end. I did notice that my thighs are smaller. I've always lost butt and thighs first.

Paula Posted by Beverly on 7/27/2025, 9:24 am, in reply to "Mine" I am so happy that your wound is progressing. Good news. 😊 That bowling will be history and we will do a cha cha happy dance! Hold on tot dreams.

Paula... Posted by Joan on 7/26/2025, 7:43 pm, in reply to "Mine" Wonderful news that your wound is noticeably closing! I hope you're still dreaming of your trip to Spain because, just say the word, and I'll be packing to join you virtually! Clothes fit me differently at different times, too. Sometimes, it's just strange!

It is such good news that Posted by Delta on 7/26/2025, 3:18 pm, in reply to "Mine" the wound is closing and, long as it sounds, even two weeks is wonderful! I know what you mean by the shirt fit. I always gained in my hips and butt first and lost it there last. Usually, my breasts were the first to go. Now I have a tire around my middle and lose in my hips and butt first. Hey, life is a cycle, so it is just part of the cycle, I guess. Don't give up on Spain. Work toward Spain. Keep that weight loss up. By October, you could be under 220 if you work as hard as you did for surgery. If you do have to reschedule, don't lose heart. By spring, you can be under 200. Have you ever been on a trip under 200? I have to believe that after all you have been through that your back will be so much better after all the infection problems are cleared no matter what date the Spain trip happens.

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 7/26/2025, 6:56 am, in reply to "Saturday Gratitude..." 1. I am burning the midnight oil reading on my new tablet with Libby and Kindle. 2. Flavored Chap Stick to soothe my lips from xerostomia. 3. Found a new tooth paste that doesn't burn my mouth. 4. Is it possible there's finally an issue that's going to affect the MAGA crowd? 5. FSF family and friends! I pray for all of you, your families, your friends in my daily prayers... and thank you for praying for me! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

Joan. Posted by Beverly on 7/27/2025, 9:38 am, in reply to "Five for me..." I am so glad you have the chapstick and toothpaste that doesn't burn!!! I hope he loses it all. His believers will never leave. They are brainwashed.

Pray tell Posted by Delta on 7/26/2025, 3:26 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." what kind of toothpaste did you find that doesn't burn your mouth? I have trouble with toothpaste making the inside of my mouth peel as if it has been burned and everything seems to burn. I wonder if the MAGA crowd turns, will there be an impeachment? Would it be any better with Vain-ce, taking over? So messy right now.

Delta... Posted by Joan on 7/26/2025, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Pray tell" Due to my xerostomia, I have used Biotene toothpaste exclusively for the past two years, BUT with the wedding coming up, I wanted to try and get one of those glow-in-the dark smiles that you see on TV. I researched the top toothpastes for whitening and brightening, and bought Crest 3D White Deep Stain Remover figuring I'd just use it on my front teeth because every other whitening toothpaste I've tried has hurt like h---! I tried it a few days ago, and waited for the burn/sting to begin, but it didn't. The next day, I used it on all my teeth with no problem. Then, I included my tongue and the roof of my mouth... no problem. The strange thing is not only does it not hurt, but I like how my mouth feels after brushing my teeth! Go figure!

Oh, another that Posted by Delta on 7/27/2025, 2:09 pm, in reply to "Delta..." burns and makes my mouth break out. There was one that I can't even remember the name of in a dispenser that worked well for me, but they took it off the market several years ago. I haven't found anything that works well for me since.

Pray so! Posted by Paula on 7/26/2025, 11:59 am, in reply to "Five for me..." It just has to stop!

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