raging vortex, I hope your pain eases again. Didn't you write about a day of somewhat reprieve yesterday or the day before?

Bpcyclist, 25 miles! Maybe someday if I am living in France, I will see you pass by in a Tour de France peloton.

Well, I am happy with my week's weight loss. Down 2.8 lbs. Last week I was up 0.6 lbs, but that was likely not indicative of my fat loss. I knew this week would show it. Since 4 1/2 weeks ago, I have lost a total of 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg). I am aiming to reach 10 lbs or more before my vacation. Hopefully more since I am sure I will eat some diet unfriendly stuff there. Sorry, but a pastry is a must! Bpcyclist, did you ever make those croissants?

I have some blood tests next week that include comprehensive metabolic ones. I sort of doubt I have normalized all past out of range results, yet, but believe they will be improved.

I have an appointment with my nephrologist on September 1st. I was surprised to learn it will be a video appointment. That's strange considering what health care professionals are seeing patients face-to-face. Usually his nurse takes my vitals and asks about medication changes. Then the doctor checks my ankles and heart, which are always fine, then goes over my blood test results. Obviously they want to officially meet, even via video, because of money, but it doesn't seem necessary considering what they won't be able to do.