Mission Slimpossibles Team Chat - May 2025
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Hi 👋
I'm still in the hospital. I had an endoscopy which revealed no bleeding. I was allowed real food which was surprisingly good. Lol… after that though, there was a lot of going to the bathroom and a lot of bleeding. They are going too have to do a colonoscopy. They still think it's an ulcer, it's just a matter of finding the bleed. I have been here since Wednesday and there's no time line as to when going home could be an option.
Oh goodness, I miss my home and Chipper, my best buddy. Hubby says he keeps looking for me.
I'm feeling a little depressed, but hoping for some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Digger61
Saturday
PW: 211
CW: 211
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Username: gemwolf110
Weigh in day: Sat
Previous Week's weight: 220.2
Today’s Weight: 219.8
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@DrewsAnna hope you are doing okay - hugs to you AND Chipper!
@vegan4lyfe2012 glad to hear you enjoyed Fight Or Flight! it is on my watchlist. I loved Josh Harnett in the recent film TRAP
HEY EVERYONE
1: I am not going to eat anymore food after dinner tonight. It is 9:32pm local time. Zero calorie drinks and nothing else.
2: I am SERIOUSLY considering introducing myself.3: Things that I could improve: a) sleep schedule b) exercise c) drinking water d) more protein e) more vegetables f) less fast food g) less eating in front of TV h) less late night eating
From that list, I think I'm going to work on Sleep Schedule and Less Late Night Eating first. If I go to bed on time, I can't eat late right? TOTALLY GENIUS. 😎
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WEIGH INS DUE TODAY FROM @bethanie0825 @AnAbsoluteDiva
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@DrewsAnna Oh no I’m so sorry you’re still in the hospital without answers. With the bleeding it’s the best place to be. Poor Chipper I hope you’re back home with him soon. I missed my cats more than anything this last surgery and usually miss my pillow and bed quite a bit too! Hugs you WILL get through this!
@bobboyardee Did you give us an intro when you first joined? I remember you sharing more but I vote for you seriously doing an intro so we can learn more about you! I tend to forget some things so I love rereading all of them every month. That’s an awesome list of things to improve. If you went to bed early and had a cup of herbal tea while reading for 30 minutes before bed that would help the sleep schedule, drinking water, less fast food, less eating in front of the TV since you’re in bed and no one wants cookie crumbs in their bed, and less late night eating! J
@TeresaW2024 There’s a lot on YoUTube about Julia Ross and The Craving Cure, here’s a link (you can start at 28 minutes if you want to jump in to the meat of the video): The video kind of summarizes The Cravings Cure. That’s so frustrating let’s put a rush on that mic or go on strike until it arrives! I’m glad you don’t have to help with the presentation (I’d rather take notes too but especially if you haven’t been able to hear anyone!). Have a great time with your bestie! Woohoo congratulations on finding the car that’s wonderful! The group that runs Big Day of Service is covering two towns on the outskirts of Sacramento (it runs the food bank too). Big Day of Service included a town bigger than both this year so there was about 67 projects going today. I do really love this community. What channel is Home Town Small Town Takeover on, I’d like to check it out? I’m curious how you liked the recipe! I have mine but am waiting for Monday when my roommate comes back as I know she’ll love it too.
@trooworld Thanks for the recipe! The charcuterie was good, we had a bunch of cheese which is why I suggested it as the cheese/deli drawer was crammed. We got it down but now we have open jars of olives, artichoke hearts, and capers so it didn’t empty the fridge like I planned. We’d had enough veggies that my roommate had issues with all the fiber so that ended up being perfect! I downloaded freedom out of curiosity, I do tend to scroll through social media to distract from pain but I definitely don’t feel rested from doing that versus reading or gardening. I hope a miracle happens and you’re the only one driving to and from LA! I love your OneDerLand photo you need that as a screen saver! How funny just read about the traffic what a nice change! Your weekend sounds nice hope you got everything done and made it to the coffee shop.
@vegan4lyfe2012 I hope you have a good time with your son and granddaughters this weekend. I like how you’re viewing having the peanut noodles in a healthier way than beating yourself up. IF you think about it the extra calories will be great to fuel running after granddaughters!
HI friends! Big Day of Service went well today, I’m exhausted! My nephew came plus there was a handful of us that used to volunteer with the charity which was nice. It was real cold at the rally so we all left early and headed over, I’d come home to use the bathroom and made a pot of tea but when we got to the garden it was warming up (drinking it now). Food isn’t the best but I wasthisclosetogoingforicecream so I’m proud I DIDN’T! I lost 1lb last week so I want to keep going to right direction. I spent a couple hours in my yard and took a shower and am heading to bed early to read. Have a great Sunday!
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@TeresaW2024 The video above is Julia Ross, for some reason it didn't post where I was responding to you and said I'd included the video.
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Hi 👋
Well, I had a 2nd blood transfusion along with an iron infusion. Now, I'm drinking the prep solution and I'm losing all that blood they gave me. More than likely I'm going to get a 3rd transfusion after my colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm sure they are going to find the bleed, so that will be good.
I'm hopeful to maybe go home on Monday or Tuesday.
@Katmary71 may I skip my weigh in on Wednesday?
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Hello all-
Nothing really new here except record heat and we still have spring yard work to finish. This coming week are my days off, so I will have a 4.5 day weekend. Woot woot!
@DrewsAnna - your hospital stay sounds like it's the pits. Hope you aren't feeling too terrible. Sending hugs and wishes for a solution to the issue and a speedy discharge. Chipper will be SO glad to see you when you get home.
@bobboyardee - Like your plan for what to work on. If/when the day comes that you introduce yourself, I will find that very exciting. Do IT! Do IT! Do IT!
@Katmary71 - I absolutely love hearing about your community service and the pix are even better. I think you are amazing! Yay for ice cream resistance and losing a pound. Congrats!
Lisa
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@TeresaW2024 Yes, that's the kind of thing I am afraid of. Thank you for this encouragement. We ARE never done! That's good you had something easy. My DH is gone until Friday. I hate it! LOL I'm glad you got the car and everything worked out. That recipe sounds yummy.
@txcritter69 Thank you!
@Cornanda Thank you! It does. I am fitting better into clothes and I am not afraid/resisting wearing a belt with a shirt tucked in anymore! I used to never wear my shirts tucked in because of my stomach! Interesting about the record heat. It was very cold here (for here) yesterday (in the low 60s)...and windy so it seemed colder! Enjoy your 4.5 day weekend!
@DrewsAnna I hope they figure it out soon so you can go home. Big hugs.
@gemwolf110 Congrats on the loss!
@bobboyardee Go ahead and introduce yourself, what is the worst that could happen? LOL I think that is a great first step. If you get enough sleep, you are less likely to snack.
@Katmary71 Good plan to make the charcuterie then. But yeah, you always have to get a bunch of stuff for it lol. I am loving the Freedom app...my shopping has gone WAY down! I even set it to be on during the weekends now. That's a good idea about the photo. I did get everything done and made it to the coffee shop! I'm glad the day went well for you. Good job resisting ice cream! Congrats on the loss!
Hi all. I did end up going to the coffee shop and reading yesterday after the vet. It was nice. Then, I came home and spent some time with the dogs and took care of them. Then, I went to the in-person meeting of my silent book club. It was nice to connect with other book lovers. I stayed after the meeting to talk with people. I haven't been sleeping well since my husband left. I got up yesterday at 3 am, today at 3:30 am. I can't wait for him to come back. Today, I have to go take care of my SIL's cat. After that, I will go and have some coffee and read and attend the virtual meeting of the silent book club.
Tracked yesterday? Yes!
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My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."
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Good Morning,
@DrewsAnna I hope they figure things out for you soon and you can go home.
Sunday's Weigh In: May 18
SW 175
PW 162.2
CW 159.8
After doing some research I have decided to stay at the 0.5mg dose of Wegovy. My goal is to use this only to lose weight, which at this rate will take about 8 months. As long as it is working I see no need in upping the dose. This way it will be easier to wing off when the time comes.
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ICE BREAKER QUESTION: Do you use earphones?
This may seem like an odd question, but more and more people at work are using them, and it makes it difficult. In order to talk to them, you have to interrupt them, so every interaction feels like you're intruding. I use earphones at home, for audio books, podcasts, music, and phone calls. I use earphones when I don't want someone else to hear what I'm listening to. I don't use them as a way to be unapproachable.
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I didn't eat food after dinner last night! I might make this a daily thing, checking in/out here.
Days without eating after dinner: 1
ICE BREAKER QUESTION (look, I'm participating!):
I use earphones and headphones all the time! I have different 4 pairs of "over the head" headphones, and one pair of "earbuds" and another pair of "inner ear monitors". I am not a wireless fan, mainly because that's another thing for me to forget to charge! I use a lot of older technology, so most of my stuff is not wireless compatible.
@micaroo4 sometimes I actually like headphones being a signal for "I'm trying to focus on something right now" - but not that I would be obstinate if anyone got my attention. I would be a nice coworker 😎
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19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 233
C. W. 229
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Sleepygirl79 Sunday
SW 232.2
PW:224.6
CW: 226.8 😒
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Good news,
The colonoscopy went well. They found a pin size hole in my colon and that is where I was bleeding from. They clipped and pinned it and that should do the trick. In the meantime, they gave me a Magnesium infusion and I'm currently getting another iron infusion. I may need another blood transfusion, we'll see how my labs go. The dr said, maybe I can go home on Tuesday.
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WEIGH IN UPDATE
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow To @vegan4lyfe2012 @bobboyardee @AustinRuadhain@DrewsAnna You can skip the Wednesday weigh in no worries just focus on getting better. I'm so glad the hole was found and you're being well-taken care of. Fingers crossed for Tuesday!
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@Cornanda Thanks! Enjoy your long weekend though I’m sure the heat will make the spring yard work challenging.
@trooworld Aw I hope you’re able to get some rest tonight, you’ll probably adapt to him being gone the night before your husband returns! Have fun with your fur niece, having coffee, and with the silent book club. Do you Zoom then read together or actually talk? I’ve always loved when I can read around people comfortably.
@txcritter69 I think you have a good idea with the Wegovy and staying where you’re at with the dose. I’m so glad it’s working for you!
DO YOU USE EARPHONES? I usually do when doing yardwork/gardening at home and will if I’m working out before my roommate is still sleeping. I just started using my stereo outside but the downside is people can hear it and I can’t skip commercials if it’s far from where I am.
@bobboyardee Congratulations on not eating after dinner, wtg! I’m glad you’re participating too!
CONGRATULATIONS @txcritter69 @DrewsAnna @TeresaW2024 on being our top winners this week! Wow and 62.5% in the green this week is incredible!
@DrewsAnna I hope all the infusions help and you’re feeling back to normal soon, thank goodness the hole was found.
Hi team! My friend and I went to a Proven Winners sale that was pretty pricey then ended up stopping at Estate sales and a few other sales, it was fun adventuring around. I just finished tying my tomatoes and have to get back out to water and may read outside for a bit. Have a great Monday!
For my new recipe @TeresaW2024 challenged me to make I’m trying this salad, I’ll probably make meatloaf to go with it: https://cookieandkate.com/sweet-potato-arugula-wild-rice-salad-recipe/
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Checking in: 📥
I have my dessert item and after that I am committing to not eating more food until tomorrow.
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@DrewsAnna - I'm glad they found and stopped the bleeding. I pray for your speedy recovery, and hope you can go home Tuesday like the doctor said.
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@txcritter69 @DrewsAnna @TeresaW2024 Way to make it onto the leaderboard, ladies!
@bobboyardee Way to go! Did you stick to nothing after dessert?
@19shmoo69 Congrats on the loss!
@DrewsAnna I'm glad they figured it out. Tuesday will be here before you know it.
@Katmary71 I did not sleep well last night, unfortunately lol: the dogs almost got in 3 fights because they both wanted to be under the covers and they kept getting in each other's way. You are right, I'll probably get used to it in time for him to come home lol. For the book club, we talk for the first 30 minutes about whatever book each individual is ready (we don't read the same books) and then read silently for 90 minutes. I do love that, too. That sounds like fun, going to estate sales with your friend. Enjoy your day!
ICE BREAKER QUESTION: Do you use earphones?
@micaroo4 I know what you mean and it's true, you do feel like you are intruding but I do use them: I use them at work to listen to music, a podcast, or an audiobook. I use them at the coffee shop. I use them to make calls. I have two sets of cordless rechargeable headphones and like 3 or 4 pairs of corded kind because I never can find them when I need to lol. I even use them to be unapproachable when I am on lunch at work: I wear the corded kind so people can see I have them in so they don't interrupt me. I don't want to be bothered on my lunch. I don't mind being interrupted when I am actually working.Hi all. I did a lot of reading yesterday and finished the book I was reading. I went to the coffee shop twice, once in the morning and then again in the afternoon. I did NOT attend the silent book club's virtual meeting, I decided I didn't feel like talking so I skipped it. I did Zoom with a friend who lives in Colorado. It was nice to talk to her. Today is work all day.
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@Katmary71 Thanks for the link to Julia Ross. I will definitely watch it soon. I watch Home Town Takeover on Discovery+. There are three seasons and three very different little towns that they and many of the HGTV stars help renovate. 🙂
@DrewsAnna I’m glad the doctor’s found the problem and that you will be going home tomorrow! I know Chipper is going to be overjoyed to see you! 😀
@trooworld Sounds like you are making the best of your time without your DH, but I know you miss him and can’t wait to get him home again. 🙂
Good morning! Yesterday afternoon, I went to a baby shower for a fantastic couple in our church family. Two of our ladies put it all together, and it was lovely. The best part was that I didn’t have to do anything!😁 Today is Joe’s 82nd birthday!🎉 How the heck did my husband get so old?🤔 He has requested a frozen Diginoro pizza and a Drumstick ice cream cone. I offered better, but that is what he wants, so that is what he will get. Our deacon and long-time friend is stopping by to visit with him. He got a new electric shaver, and I ordered a walking pad treadmill. I’m so worried about how slow he's walking, and the under-desk elliptical thing he uses isn’t cutting it. It took a little convincing, but now he is excited to start using it, and I’m really hoping it will help build up some leg strength that he desperately needs. OK, I'm off to finish my workout and run up to Aldi before the rain comes. Have a great day! 🙂ICE BREAKER QUESTION: Do you use earphones? I do use them because our office is in our bedroom. I use over-the-ear headphones every morning to watch the news while Joe sleeps.
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ICE BREAKER QUESTION: Do you use earphones?I do but only when I know others don’t want to hear what I’m listening to. The exception is headphones while mowing. I do that for ear protection and the music isn’t to drown out the mower noise to to slightly break it up.
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BobBoyardee 😎
📥 Days without eating after dinner: 2!
✅ Positive Improvement week!
Monday Check-In
Starting Weight: 214.7
Previous Week: 208.8
Current Weight: 207.5
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@trooworld – the main character with dyed hair is Josh Hartnett! From The Faculty, 30 Days of Night, and Trap among a lot of others :) He’s a favorite of mine. So glad the traffic to LAX wasn’t bad.
@bobboyardee – He was a GREAT villain in TRAP! Please introduce yourself :) I have the same problem – I stay up way too late (usually 1am to 2am) and get hungry around midnight. I’m going to try going to bed at 11pm so I won’t want to be bothered to get up and travel all.the.way (dots for dramatic effect) to the other side of my house to get to the fridge. Nice job over the weekend! We can do this!
@Katmary71 – Woot Woot for NOTGOINGFORTHEICECREAM! Love the pictures!
@DrewsAnna – I’m so glad they found the hole and patched it! Yay for going home soon!
I was happy to see my son and granddaughters over the weekend, but what a mess the storms caused. We lost power Friday at 8:30pm because a tree fell on a power line and sparked a fire. We decided to go to my mother’s. I thought I’d be good sleeping on the recliner. Marcus took the couch and we put the girls into pack-n-plays. Sophie (age 2) could not settle down until about 1am. Amelia (3 months) cried more often than usual for a bottle. The recliner didn’t recline enough and was pissing me off. We were all basically just done with it all. Thankfully the power was restored Saturday late afternoon, so we were able to come back to my house and relax in our “spots”.
Mother, Hunter and I went to see Final Destination Bloodlines last night. Enjoyable and VERY gory. Made me flinch and groan several times. Good storyline and fantastic final role by Tony Todd. I would have liked to see some previous characters pop up, but still fun. I’ll probably go watch it at the theater one more time.
Tonight I’m going to watch Oliver (15 months) so Sydney can do some solo bowling. He’s going to help me buy healthy groceries. He’s hilarious at the store. He does the Detroit Lean and stares so hard at people…very judgmental LOLs. Anywhose, lots of produce on my list for today. Staying away from the processed stuff.
Have a Marvelous Monday!
2025 is MY year!
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vegan4lyfe2012
Monday 5/19
SW: 215.0
PW: 208.8
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WEIGH INS DUE TODAY: @AustinRuadhain @TeresaW2024
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AustinRuadhain Checkin
SW 265.2
PW 225.8
CW 225.6Yes, I am down just 0.2. Sorry. I plan to do better the rest oif this month. Tomorrow is classroom moveout day, and after that the schedule will start allowing for more work on health. I am excited at the idea of turning things up a notch! Woohoo!
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@AustinRuadhain no apologies needed! i'm just excited that you are putting in any effort at all
@vegan4lyfe2012 lol @ the dramatic effect, I could hear it. That's cool about Final Destination, I've never seen any of them. Are you a horror movie buff? I watched Infinity Pool last night and it was c r a z y.
📥 I just finished dinner and am committing to not eating anything until tomorrow.
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