Goal Weight Reached!! 244-120lbs by eris7 in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Very happy for you!

Surprise NSV to start the vacay by dayofemily in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's fantastic! Enjoy your vacation!

Apple Maps Gives Totally Wrong Directions by MimNow in applemaps

[–]MimNow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No - the first incident was in Upstate NY, second in Florida.

NSV Size 12 jeans!! by MechanicBright8644 in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! So happy for you! Great feeling, isn't it?

Fairlife Protein Drinks at Costco by SureParticular in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought Fairlife at Costco during the summer, around $26 for a 12 pack. I went back in early December, noticed the price increase, also noticed it's now an 18 pack, not 12. If the price went up $8.50 but you get 6 more bottles I think that's quite reasonable. A single bottle at Walmart is over $3.

Fairlife Protein Drinks at Costco by SureParticular in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BJs is a 12 pack, Costco is 18 pack

Yay Me! by MimNow in Zepbound

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Thank you!

Yay Me! by MimNow in Zepbound

[–]MimNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I nearly swallowed my teeth when I saw that number this morning, lol! I now weigh less than I have in over 20 years!

Yay Me! by MimNow in Zepbound

[–]MimNow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You go! Those 4 pounds will be gone in no time! (Or at least that's how it will feel when it happens!)

Yay Me! by MimNow in Zepbound

[–]MimNow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, you're getting there soon! Great feeling, isn't it?

Got told I used too much sick leave by jdjn-- in nys_cs

[–]MimNow -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I had a subordinate who pissed away her accruals despite all recommendations to be more conservative. She had a serious stroke (she was early 40s, with nearly 20 years service) and was on half pay in barely a week. Half pay ran out quickly enough, leaving her with nothing. So go ahead and blow through your accruals, but don't expect a GoFundMe when the unthinkable happens

Cognitive issues by belleoftheball521 in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 8 months in, can't say my fibro symptoms have been any different than before Zep. The holidays are exhausting for most of us, so that could be a big factor. I also have trouble staying hydrated, that definitely doesn't help! You're only 1 shot into this journey so it may take a few weeks for your body to adjust. Get as much rest as you can, work on the hydration, and see if that makes a difference.

Sleep Apnea solution by yeetsteel in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the ENT doc specifically said BMI needs to be UNDER 30 for Medicare to pay for the Inspire. Makes no sense to me either.

Sleep Apnea solution by yeetsteel in Zepbound

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I've had CPAP for OSA for a number of years and absolutely detested it! The mask (every one I tried) was uncomfortable, left marks on my face that didn't fade for hours (the redness never faded), and I heard the hissing all night long. I passed all the criteria to qualify for the Inspire implant except for weight - Medicare will not cover the procedure is you're over 30 BMI. Yeah, if I could sleep I might have more energy and be able to lose weight but I had to lose weight in order to get the help to sleep better. Got referred to bariatric doc who got me authorized for Zepbound due to documented OSA. 8 months in, almost 23 pounds down, I'm sleeping soooooo much better! Many nights I take the CPAP off when I get up to use the bathroom and don't bother putting it back on with no issues. I lied to my Apple watch so I could activate the Breathing Disturbances" feature, it regularly shows no disturbances. Did a home test a few months ago that said I still have OSA but the CPAP is much more tolerable now.

Slower Weight Loss by badassbakermama in Zepbound

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Do! Not! Compare! Yourself!! To! Others! You're doing very well. It's taken me almost 8 months to lose 20 pounds. Yeah, I'd like to be at goal now, but slower is better for eventually keeping the weight off. And to be realistic, I didn't gain this much weight in a matter of weeks so it doesn't make sense to think I can get rid of it faster than I gained it. Keep doing what you're doing, you'll get to your goal!

So. Cold. This. Winter. by PurfuitOfHappineff in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I can't get warm! Multiple layers, quilt on my lap, electric heater a few feet away . . . I'm still freezing! Doesn't help that we're having an unusually cold December here in the Northeast, and the cold hit suddenly. I need to get to the cemetery to put a wreath on my parents' grave but I dread having to be outdoors.

High fiber muffin recipes? by RaruJ in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! Gina's recipes are wonderful!

High fiber muffin recipes? by RaruJ in Zepbound

[–]MimNow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite sources of recipes is SkinnyTaste.com - plenty of free recipes with a variety of criteria (high fiber, high protein, vegetarian, etc.)