Wednesday Woozles: Next week, a special guest diarist!

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Wednesday April 13, 2011 · 3:30 PM PDT

2011/04/13 · 15:30

Welcome woozle, pootie, birdie and general critter lovers. This is a diary to take a break from the madness of our times, share pictures and stories about our animal friends, and to build community. Come on in and join us.

So Monday is surgery; if all goes well, I hope to be released by Wednesday but maybe not feeling like attending to a diary. So we'll have a special guest diarist - look for the diary about this same time.

So which caption do you like best? This one:

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Friday April 08, 2011 · 12:48 PM PDT

2011/04/08 · 12:48

Obstructive sleep apnea happens when muscles in the back of the throat relax too much
during sleep and block the airway. This results in low oxygen levels, stress on the heart,
and sudden waking with shortness of breath. In all, it’s pretty serious stuff. It can cause
cardiovascular problems, daytime sleepiness/fatigue, and complications during surgery.

Mine was diagnosed as part of my pre-operative testing for weight loss surgery, as obesity is a leading cause of sleep apnea. The treatment is simple in theory: a CPAP Mask forces filtered room air into your airway, preventing it from closing. Simple. Unless you cannot, no matter how hard you try, sleep with the *&%#$ mask on.

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Wednesday April 06, 2011 · 3:29 PM PDT

2011/04/06 · 15:29

Monday was day 1 of my full liquid diet, which will last the two weeks until surgery and two to four weeks after surgery. Physically it's not as bad as I expected - my high protein supplements are actually making me feel full. But mentally...

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Wednesday March 30, 2011 · 3:29 PM PDT

2011/03/30 · 15:29

The good news: tomorrow trs and I close on a piece of land we're buying. In a couple years, after Kidlet graduates high school, we plan to build a home there. But meanwhile, between getting ready for closing, and preparing things in advance of my surgery next month, I've been a tad distracted. So now it's an hour before time to post and I haz no diary.

So: how about a dose of random cute, utterly devoid of uniting theme other than that I like 'em?

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Sunday March 27, 2011 · 11:47 AM PDT

2011/03/27 · 11:47

I fall in the category of obese, bordering on morbidly obese, and have several co-morbid conditions: obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, severe osteoarthritis in my right knee and less severe in several other weight-bearing joints, and mildly elevated cholesterol. I've battled my weight my entire life (I have pictures of me as a very fat toddler); several times I've lost substantial weight, though never down to "normal" weight, and never lasting very long.

Finally, as my health is worsening, I made what for me was a scary major decision. It's time for bariatric surgery.

I can make that decision because I'm a rarity here: I have excellent insurance.

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Wednesday March 16, 2011 · 3:30 PM PDT

2011/03/16 · 15:30

It's Spring!!! OK, not really - Spring doesn't start until Sunday. But it sure feels like it here at Casa Iriti/Trs/Kidlet, where sandals will be the order of the day in the next few days. So time for some gardening to make the most of the lovely weather.

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Wednesday March 09, 2011 · 3:28 PM PST

2011/03/09 · 15:28

Liquid sunshine here this evening, with more liquid sunshine tomorrow. About three inches predicted before it all ends sez the National Weather Service flood warning. You will be happy to know that Casa Iriti/Trs/Kidlet sits atop a small but reassuring hill. Anyway, today seemed like a good day to recycle this oldie but goodie...

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Wednesday Woozles Not Feeling Their Best

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Wednesday February 23, 2011 · 3:56 PM PST

2011/02/23 · 15:56

Kidlet is feeling better. Of course it's trs' fault she was sick at all, since he gave her the dreaded flu, but at least she's recuperating. But boy she was a miserable puppy for a while there.

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Weight Loss Kos: Eat When You're Hungry

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Tuesday February 22, 2011 · 2:21 PM PST

2011/02/22 · 14:21

Why do you eat? What are your food triggers? If you're at or near normal weight, it's likely that hunger is not the real reason nearly half the time. For seriously overweight folks, that proportion is much higher.

As part of my preparation for weight loss surgery, last week I had an interview with the psychologist at my bariatric practice. One of my tasks is to identify my eating triggers and figure out alternatives, because weight loss surgery won't make all the triggers go away.

So let's look at some common eating triggers the other side of the loop.

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Weight Loss Kos: Call for Healthy Recipes

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Thursday February 17, 2011 · 3:10 PM PST

2011/02/17 · 15:10

Weight Loss Kos is a support group for users trying to lose weight, and those who have successfully lost weight and are trying to keep it off. Diaries on diet/nutrition, exercise, or just stories of your weight loss experiences are welcome.

Once a week, we'll be featuring a "Call for healthy recipes & open thread" diary. May not always be on the same day, but it'll be here. So help us out! What's for breakfast? Or lunch? Or Dinner?

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Wednesday Woozles: We made it!

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Wednesday February 16, 2011 · 3:29 PM PST

2011/02/16 · 15:29

Well here we are at DK4, and it's been a struggle mastering the new site. The woozles are worn out from all the screen time, and since the weather has finally warmed up here it's time to play!

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Weight Loss Kos: 110 pounds to lose - the journey begins

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Tuesday February 15, 2011 · 2:04 PM PST

2011/02/15 · 14:04

I've always been obese; I was overweight before I had teeth. But in the last year or so as I've entered menopause my weight problem has escalated.

Obesity is comorbid with a staggering number of conditions: Type II diabetes, several kinds of cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain - all are dramatically more common among obese folks. Obese women are 12x more likely to have type II diabetes, 3x more likely to have coronary artery disease, almost 3x more likely to have chronic back pain than normal weight peers.

Over the next months I'll share my personal journey, along with facts on obesity and weight loss research. In return, I'd love to hear your stories and suggestions.

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