Back to Camp and Zepbound

 

Six weeks on and all is going back to normal or as normal as can be. My husband is doing much better and his follow-ups with the cardiac center at the local hospital have all been great. Yesterday they gave him the all-clear to continue on with his life and he is off light duty at work. I’ve noticed a big improvement in his energy level meaning he is back to being his spicey exuberant self. I’m the one who’s tired now after the last two months’ life speed bumps. 

Summer has finally kicked in somewhat. Most of it has been cool and soppy wet with rain. My own health has thrown me a couple curve balls yet minor compared to my husband’s. One of my knees had gone out last year while at camp and over time I thought it better but it’s proving to be problematic, so I will need it x-rayed and then go from there. I am not one to go to a doctor, but I do need to be able to walk. For now, I have it wrapped up once again in a soft brace. I started Zepbound weekly treatments to get my weight in check and have lost about 15 or so pounds in five weeks. I didn’t opt for the injections lightly. Over the decades my weight has spiraled upwards for unknown reasons regardless of what I and my doctor have tried. At 5' 2" my frame can only tolerate so much.

Last month my bloodwork showed I had high Cortisol and we suspect it’s due to my chronic insomnia and having PMOS (formerly PCOS). I’ve had to up my water and protein intake daily which is a stretch as I never have an appetite. My goal is to reduce my weight enough so it doesn’t burden my joints and other health benefits. I in no way expect to be some sort of skinny 64-year-old legend. When I started, I had blossomed to a ridiculous 202 pounds, as of today I weighed in at 185. I would be just as happy to get down to 150 unlike others who might expect a greater loss. I need to get my 35+ BMI number down and feel healthier, the increasing girth in my abdomen had started causing me big hip problems. I’ve already noticed it’s easier to sit in a chair and cross my legs, a nice non-scale change. Do not get Zepbound confused with Ozempic and the hype. They are not the same medication nor do I feed into the overly thin look craze. 

We have booked our favorite camp on the lake in July for four days. We weren’t sure if it would be possible this year as we were planning on a move, but life is fluid and things change. The nature mini vacation will give us a needed break and time to regroup. I’m still counting our blessings we backed out of that house closing. We both are continuing the search but are being mindful that my husband will need ongoing monitoring in the future with his medical device. This whole experience has most definitely put us on notice that we are officially entering our senior years.

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