Hi from Marin. I just did what consuela always called "the Natter diet," which is reading the last 150 posts + I was curious if there'd been any discussions of GLP1s and I searched and found those. My doctor said, Sure go ahead on GLP1 and my insurance company said Not so fast. Bummer.
Sooner or later, you're gonna want it. And the second — the second — that happens, you know I'll be there. I'll slip in, have myself a real good day.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Java cat - Jul 22, 2025 8:10:12 pm PDT #8370 of 13118
Not javachik
Steph L. - Jul 23, 2025 1:38:52 am PDT #8371 of 13118
That which does not kill you should RUN
Wow, I do not want to be awake. Woof. Coffee, don't fail me now.
Steph L. - Jul 23, 2025 2:13:40 am PDT #8372 of 13118
That which does not kill you should RUN
WHY AM I AWAKE
Steph L. - Jul 23, 2025 5:29:21 am PDT #8373 of 13118
That which does not kill you should RUN
Surgery went well and now I’m waiting for Tim to wake up from anesthesia. The surgeon said it was actually 2 distinct lumps instead of 1, but said their appearance was more on the benign side, but obviously they won’t know for sure until the lumps are biopsied.
It’s 8:30 now, and I’m hoping to be back to sleep by 10 a.m.
lisah - Jul 23, 2025 6:00:42 am PDT #8374 of 13118
Punishingly Intricate
Glad to hear it went well, Steph!
JenP - Jul 23, 2025 6:52:01 am PDT #8375 of 13118
Glad it went well, Steph! Continued benign ~ma.
I am waiting to get an echo to see how my ejection fraction is holding up. Last one a couple years ago was good, so I'm hoping for same or better this year.
I want to do something today, but I haven't figured out what yet.
Oh, and since we switched insurance with DH's new job, I was declined for Ozempic -- so we're going to talk about Wegovy and Zepbound since they are approved for chronic weight management with at least one co-morbidity, and I'm still JUST at the "overweight" BMI even after 29 lb. loss. I feel like I have a decent shot. Also, I hate insurance games.
Dana - Jul 23, 2025 6:54:22 am PDT #8376 of 13118
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
That's "funny," my insurance won't cover Zepbound even though it's approved for severe sleep apnea. But for diabetes, they'll approve Ozempic without a thought.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 23, 2025 7:16:24 am PDT #8377 of 13118
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
I have the distinct impression insurance companies use some big spinner wheel from a game show to determine whether or not they'll approve a given medication or procedure.
msbelle - Jul 23, 2025 7:24:15 am PDT #8378 of 13118
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am a 17 year old boy and
ejection fraction
Sounds close enough to something sexual to have me making giggle.
Steph L. - Jul 23, 2025 7:50:34 am PDT #8379 of 13118
That which does not kill you should RUN
Okay, we made it home by 10:40, so I missed my goal of asleep by 10 a.m. And now I'm not quite sleepy enough to try to nap. I suspect I'll be ready for a nap after lunch, though.