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Tuesday Grats Posted by Paula on 8/12/2025, 10:38 am V

Tuesday Grats Posted by Delta on 8/12/2025, 3:51 pm, in reply to "Tuesday Grats " Met the new neighbors that moved in where the ones lived with the same first names as us. LOL, we always had fun with that. Sorry to see them go, but these new neighbors seem nice. My husband is a talker, and so is she. They were talking about clearing things out, they are making an office, and us downsizing and taking a lot of stuff to our lake house where we are building on, and other things. She asked if we could use a headboard and footboard. We don't have any at the lake, just got an adjustable bed for each room, and haven't gotten around to decorating yet. She wanted it gone today, but it is about to rain, and she didn't want it ruined. But most scavengers only come around on Sunday afternoon when people put things out for trash pickup the next day. She asked if we could use it at the lake. We said yes. She gave us an Ethan Allen queen-sized bed framethat looks new. Grandson got a new SUV at a great price for his wife to drive. Their's was stolen several months ago and totaled. He has a company truck, so she has been driving his truck since, but his new job won't provide a truck; they do mileage. Glad that they could find something in their price range. The house is getting to the point that it is not so overwhelming anymore. So grateful. The garden is getting to the point that it is not so overwhelming anymore, too. My husband loves gardening, but has not embraced year-round gardening and spacing planting to not have everything come in at once. When we start getting vegetables and fruit, even with a tiny garden, it all comes at once and has to be canned or frozen immediately. I have about half a 5-gallon bucket of pears to cut up and deal with, then most of it will be over. The pear tree at the office was full of beautiful, big, juicy pears, but they started falling one day, and we went to pick them the next, and they were gone. Nothing on the ground and only this small bit on the treee. I guess some of the people who live behind the office who walk through to go to the store or fast food places in front of us got them. You know what? I am grateful that someone who could use them got them. I love them fresh, but don't care much for canned or frozen pears, just a little preserves or pear butter.

We’ve finally Posted by Cindyh on 8/14/2025, 8:13 pm, in reply to "Tuesday Grats" Been making some headway in selling/ donating and decluttering. Not done yet. We had stuff from the cabin and too much here already. I feel less stress the more we get rid of

Delta Posted by Joan on 8/13/2025, 7:03 am, in reply to "Tuesday Grats" I am just a bit jealous that your house is getting to the point that it is not so overwhelming anymore. Good for you! I love pears, but I would have asked permission before taking any!

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 8/12/2025, 12:52 pm, in reply to "Tuesday Grats " 1) have talked to 3 different clinics now re sleeve surgery and I am confident on the one I've decided on - 360 Sleeve Clinic in Toronto. Comprehensive care, 3 meets with the doc instead of just 1, 2 nights accommodations included at a hotel and transport to / from airport. Also includes pre-op shakes and post op vitamins 2) another gorgeous week of weather 3) Ray supporting me in the decisions I make 4) went to the rehab clinic (gym part) last night. I only did 20 minutes on the treadmill and 5 on the arm "peddling" machine but it's better than nothing 5) I let both my part time jobs know I'll need some time off (1 week from radio) and just some help on 2 weekends with hut

So exciting!… Posted by Cindy on 8/13/2025, 3:12 am, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" You have been so thorough. Keep us posted! So happy for you!

So happy for you! Posted by Paula on 8/12/2025, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" I love how much research you did. Good things coming!

I am so happy to see Posted by Delta on 8/12/2025, 2:11 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" you taking the reins of your health! I wasn't against a sleeve so let's make that clear. I have a niece that had it and she was fanatical about following the plan they set out for her, still does and years later she is fit as all get out. Attitude means everything and I am glad that you are getting yours back into fight-for-yourself mode! You go girl.

Their website Posted by Krista on 8/12/2025, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" https://360sleeve.com/

Krista Posted by Joan on 8/13/2025, 7:00 am, in reply to "Their website" It took me some time to read through the website, and I have to say, I am impressed. I've read really good things about the procedure from other sources, and more importantly, about the results and maintenance. Go for it!

Thank you Joan Posted by Krista on 8/13/2025, 9:52 am, in reply to "Krista" I thought the website was SO informative. I have a call this morning with Bel (the initial contact), have already had initial call with surgeon (Dr Irshad). She is setting up my call with the nurse to talk about blood tests,EKG and the appointments day of, surgery date, day after and follow-up with them afterwards. I was bold and asked Bel this morning if they would match the price of a competitor ($1000) less and she said of course. So this one includes 2 nights paid at a hotel, pre-op shakes, post-op vitamins for a month, transportation to/from airport, 5+ year follow up plan and a tool called "Baritastic" that you and provider use together for various types of tracking!

Mine Posted by Paula on 8/12/2025, 10:42 am, in reply to "Tuesday Grats " 239.9 this morning. FIVE clients today. That's my max. Co got to go to daycare this morning. I kept her home last week because of a respiratory virus going on. Back to planning Spain The nurse who came yesterday said she and my regular nurse have begun discussing what to do when the vac comes off. Took that as a positive step!!

Paula Posted by Joan on 8/13/2025, 7:04 am, in reply to "Mine" 239.9! 239.9! 239.9! Nothing more to say!

Getting closer to being healed Posted by Delta on 8/12/2025, 2:06 pm, in reply to "Mine" You have taken so many steps since you got home this last time. Now you are taking on 5 clients. I am not sure that I could sit for five clients in a day without hurting so that seems a big step to me. You have done so many hard things this summer. You could probably do about anything now. You are in Super Hero circles lately. As you do more walking in the months to come, it will help build muscles that will hold your spine in place better and hopefully make you pain-free because, Spain, here you come! Still 239.9. That is awesome, too! What did I tell you? 225 or less for your trip? You are going to make it if you keep up doing so awesome on sticking to your meal plan!

I'm trying to get my caseload built back up Posted by Paula on 8/12/2025, 2:52 pm, in reply to "Getting closer to being healed" Not working for 3 months has been a killer. Another former client just got scheduled and the office has two couples who need to get in my schedule if they are willing to start off as telehealth. Nah to 225. As expected losing has slowed down. Mayve 229.99 lol

It has been proven that if Posted by Delta on 8/12/2025, 2:59 pm, in reply to "I'm trying to get my caseload built back up" you think of yourself as weighing a certain number, you will get there, but if you doubt it, then you won't. You have time to get close. You were losing at a good clip before you got sick because you had a plan and the will to. You CAN do this.

239.9 Posted by Krista on 8/12/2025, 12:52 pm, in reply to "Mine" YOU GO GIRL!

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