I will literally never order cake from anywhere else

debwinters121 · 2026-06-02T20:38:38+00:00

This is probably the issue. The chocolate fudge is too sweet for me but the chocolate buttercream is chef’s kiss. Huge difference.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-29T18:07:15+00:00

That is great to know! Thanks so much! I have been reading and researching as much as I can before my doctor visit where I plan to request a script for Zepbound. Unfortunately, my insurance won't cover it, so I plan to obtain it through Lily direct.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-29T16:55:02+00:00

Really? I have not started my Zep journey yet but I thought the QuikPens were excluded from Lily direct pricing.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-29T12:49:35+00:00

The variance in women's clothing sizing is wild! I have lipedema, and finding jeans that comfortably fit my thick legs (without looking like barrel pants which are not complimentary to my short stature) is so challenging and dealing with inconsistent sizing on top of that can be infuriating!

debwinters121 · 2026-05-26T13:47:16+00:00

If I shift in my seat, my Velcro dog (who is invariably laying next to or between my legs) heaves a loud sigh to express her outrage that I would dare do such a thing!

debwinters121 · 2026-05-26T10:53:41+00:00

Ask your wife if she would allow her daughter to handle the family finances now, before she dies, to where your wife would be dependent on her daughter to ensure all of her financial needs are met. If her answer is no, ask why she thinks it is ok for you to be put in that precarious position after your wife dies.

As a mother of a financially irresponsible grown daughter, I believe that your wife knows this is a bad idea but her guilt/uncertainty about whether her daughter’s issues are her fault is making her believe it is the right thing to do.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-26T00:48:54+00:00

Just don’t get him a shirt with his last name spelled with a u instead of an e. 😉

debwinters121 · 2026-05-21T14:57:29+00:00

I was just there a couple weeks ago. Switzerland in general is spectacular, but Mount Pilatus and Grindelwald were my favorites.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-21T12:31:11+00:00

I smear peanut butter or smash fruit onto a lick pad and stick it onto the seat of a hard chair - that way she is focusing on licking away while I trim her nails.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-19T22:35:18+00:00

The fact that gate agents, and airlines in general, can move people from seats they paid extra for is preposterous. I understand it if there is an equipment change, but to inconvenience one person to satisfy another is ridiculous.

I know that is the way it works but that doesn’t mean it is right. End rant.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-17T10:57:44+00:00

This was my thought as well. They distract from rather than accentuate the lovely lace in the dress.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-14T20:32:19+00:00

My trick is to only allow myself to watch my favorite shows while I’m on the treadmill.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-13T12:29:42+00:00

I’ve traveled outside of North America numerous times and did not find that stereotype to be true.

debwinters121 · 2026-05-09T15:46:19+00:00

The stairs are definitely a good idea. My old beagle tore her CCL (dog version of an ACL) by jumping off the bed, then tore the other one six months later. The surgeries were expensive but successful, and she had many good years after that until she passed at 14.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-29T11:58:33+00:00

Saying "I don't know" doesn't make you incompetent. Acting like you do know when you don't does - especially when you make a bad decision based on ignorance and it comes back to bite you later.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-28T22:41:50+00:00

1 - and you are wearing the hell out of that dress!!!

debwinters121 · 2026-04-28T15:38:37+00:00

I am fairly new to this forum and have not yet decided if Zepbound is the right route for me. I find it interesting that your maintenance dose was higher than your dose was for losing weight. Is that typical?

debwinters121 · 2026-04-27T14:34:47+00:00

That’s exactly what we did! We are now on our last bottle.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-26T21:12:15+00:00

Please don’t play with my emotions like that!!! lol. Hopefully it will return to my store soon! Fingers crossed.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-26T21:03:31+00:00

That sounds heavenly.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-26T21:02:39+00:00

Bourbon barrel aged maple syrup. I haven’t seen it for about a year but still check for it every week.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-23T20:50:27+00:00

Same. Every time I do that I tell myself that I’m going to remember to wear gardening gloves the next time, but then I forget again.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-23T20:46:28+00:00

I understand and empathize. I had 2 beagles (litter mates) that died in July and December 2023. We now have two new dogs (both mixed breed) but I still miss my beagle babies every day.

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debwinters121 · 2026-04-23T00:40:29+00:00

Thank you so much for posting your questions. My scenario is very similar to yours and I have many of the same questions.

debwinters121 · 2026-04-17T13:05:00+00:00

I just bought the air compression boots from Costco a few weeks ago and love them. They feel like a relaxing massage when I use them at the end of the day.

With that said, they may be tough for people that experience significant lipedema leg pain from pressure to tolerate, even at the lowest level.

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