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Morning Gang. We have a three-day training going on at work for Incident Commander/First Responder in case there is ever a situation where something unexpected happens. I have to look up to accidents that happened at the scale yesterday and today. I do like the new camera system we have.
Irvin has a 1pm dentist appointment today to get a couple of teeth pulled and address a couple of other issues. He's never liked going to the dentist and haven't been in a good 20 years. So now he has to have some extra work done. But that's why I have pretty good dental insurance through my work.
QOTD: Have you ever had a thought or idea in a dream and woke up to write it down? I have a few times, but they were really more things that I wanted to get done within the next few days. LOL
B: coffee and protein shake
L: pork tacos
D: It depends on how Irvin is feeling.
I think we will skip the Y tonight and I'll just use my treadmill at home.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Ive been eating beans which are one of my favorite foods.
I made a Dominican bean soup ... more like a stew with a tiny bit of pork butt lots of garlic carrots vegetables and Im adding half organic chicken stock to it .
Turned out delicious as did the giant fava beans in tomato sauce the days before . So restorative !
Also eating delicious fresh herbs ... cilantro dill parsley in very lowfat salad sauces.
Im not a vegetarian but an occasional meat and fish eater just not feeling it today . Love lowfat dairy products like peppery Armenian string cheese too.
Looks like my home has two contracts vying for it . As soon as I close Im going for a long term cruise in Asia then a horseback ride (I kid U not ) across hyderabad ( South India ) and the Punjab ( North India) places Ive always wanted to visit and cuisine I love both vegetarian and not . Then hopefully Thailand and China but I need to spend time with my folks in Florida too . Once the pressures off .
Good morning, everyone! I hope you all crush your day today. My plans involve decorating my WNBA "Woman Cave," taking the kids to basketball practice, and hopefully squeezing in a quick workout. I'm also doing research on which weight loss surgery is the best tool for me and looking for a Bariatric Psychologist.
Today's Menu:
Breakfast: Savory "Everything" Oatmeal
Lunch: Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Dal
Dinner: "Lightened Up" Shepherd's Pie
QOTD: My plans for February are to find a bariatric surgeon, cook more healthy recipes, stop drinking, attend more of my kids' basketball games, and be an even better Mom.
on 2/2/26 6:22 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
I've got an appointment in Lubbock with my orthopedic surgeon today. Hopefully the last for a while. I may have to go back for my hips eventually. It being in Lubbock makes it less likely for me to seek more help. It shouldn't but it does matter. Esp when my mom is *****ing incessantly about each trip. I hate it too but sheesh.
We'll leave around 10, get gas and drive by the bank. Then head on down there.
i need to do some things around the house but I have there more appointments this week. One freakin day off. Next week isn't much better. I even have one on my birthday next week. My least favorite office to have to go to. The doctor is great but they are always overbooked.
i'm feeling pretty down but I'll persist out of spite damn it.
QOTD: I need to just survive it. If I want a dessert on my bday I have to make it and I have to decide on the orange almond cake or a meringue-less orange meringue pie. I am leaning toward the cake but I also don't want to have to make my own stuff. I guess I should just get over it. I see the rheumatologist on the 12 and 27 I think. I'm guessing testing then a follow up, my pcp visit ins on the 25th. Mental health provider on a day that week. Ugh. So many doctor visit!
B: egg burrito and coffee
L: ???? Prob a protein bar of some type
D: since we'll be home kind of late maybe just a chimichanga
Happy Monday Gang!! Yesterday was the only day it was actually really cold outside. I made a Mississippi Pot roast but used a pork shoulder instead of beef. I came out pretty good. Irvin and I shoveled a path for the gas man to deliver gas and when I went grocery shopping Irvin got the bobcat running and did a bunch of snow clean up in case we get more snow.
We have training 3 days this week at work and next Thursday we have our second waterwash on the other boiler. Then we have to get the plant ready for a BAU audit at the end of the month and next month we have our first outage of the year. Things are already ramping up at work.
QOTD: What are you plans for the month of February? Some of mine are getting the veggie seeds started. I did plant tulip bulbs that I had picked up on clearance last year but didn't get them in the ground so I put them in pots until Spring. Finish organizing in office and basement.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: pork shoulder
D: soup and salad
Hitting the Y for weights and treadmill.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
If you have access to an indoor pool water exercises are great as the water takes the pressure off of joints. If not you either get hand weights or use canned vegetables to do arm exercises. Youtube have a bunch of different videos for people who are unable to do exercises in the traditional way.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
What should I expect during the Evaluation at 400+ lbs? I have a lot of grit, but I want to be prepared. Did they focus more on your food history or your future goals
on 1/30/26 11:47 am - Amarillo, TX
Afternoon y'all.
we had a water main break down the road during the morning. So our water was dirty and the pressure was VERY low. It's fixed now and I was able to shower so I feel human again...we'll sort of ha ha.
my eating is kind of messed up lately. Not bad per se but I need to cook more which I've been avoiding. I made some cranberry beans that I put up in the freezer. I am thinking about making some soup to put up too.
my shoulder is feeling pretty good but the main incision has been leaking on and off. Today while putting my bra on it rubbed it and it started leaking milky bloody liquid. I see my surgeon Monday. Hoping it's not infected but I may have to take antibiotics...booo.
QOtD: I use both. A lot. A favorite is smoked paprika from a Mexican company that I get at a certain grocery store here, I also use their fajita seasoning that has no salt. I love spices and herbs. My mom does not. My next pot of beans will be different! More spices as she doesn't eat them much either.
B: eggs, ricotta and coffee, crackers with cheese dip.
L: veggies made great cornbread, popcorn and chocolate toffee pistachios
D: tbd. My niece, Riley, is spending the night tonight. I may just do a pp shake
bracelet I made today
I I want to be active like I was when I was playing high school basketball, but my joints hurt at this weight. What were the first 'exercises' you did when you were still over 400 lbs?
Good Friday, everyone! I hope your morning started better than mine. My sister and I were on our way to Sally Beauty to get supplies and pink dye for my mohawk when I slipped and fell on a patch of ice in my driveway. Luckily, I wasn't' hurt too badly just a little embarrassed!
The plan is still on: I'm doing my sister's hair today, and I'll be dyeing mine either today or tomorrow. Then, tomorrow, I'm taking the kids to a sports card show!
Todays Menu
Breakfast: Overnight Berry & Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Lunch: Rainbow Pasta Salad
Dinner: Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Chicken & Veggies
QOTD: I definitely do use spices and herbs when cooking to add flavor
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