Still Here too....

Hi gang; Just checking in to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. I know that I've been quiet lately, but I have been looking in on the board regularly. Things are going reasonably well lately although I have been guilty of some "Stress Eating" this summer. Life has been very hectic this summer. I had been working a crazy amount of overtime from early July to mid-August because I've been covering for other supervisors who were on vacation. I've been on vacation myself for the last 2 weeks. I really needed the break although it hasn't been totally restful because I had to get both of my daughters off to college during this time. The worst things about this crazy schedule are what happened to my routine. I haven't gotten as much exercise as I would have liked; I've been drinking too much coffee and my eating pattern has been totally disrupted. Despite all of this, my health is good and I haven't gained weight although I haven't lost any either. I did get in some swimming and kayaking every chance I got!! Now, with both of the girls settled in school and the summer vacation period ended at work, I hope to get back to my routine and hopefully have the time to post here more often. I have noticed that things are getting very quiet here. I'll try to make a bit more noise this fall. Take care and be well my fellow "Marchers"!!!! Mike

Hi Mike, wow so long you haven't post. Good to see you back ,too. Just like you hoping this board get moving back soon. Wishing you the best. God bless you.

Thanks, Yvette; I'm going to try to get back here to post more frequently. Mike

Hey you! Glad to hear from you. Listen, why don't you and Pam join me in committing to attending the next post-op support group meeting. It's 6:30, 9/18 at the building across from the main entrance of the hospital. We could plan to meet at 6pm so we could talk a bit, maybe even grab some dinner in the caf before the meeting (I love their chili!) - what do you say? I would so love to see you, Mike. Maureen

Howdy Pardner..... I'm going to try really hard to make it on the 18th. It's been too long since we've gotten together. It would be great to see Pam too. It's also been quite a while since I made it to a support group. I think that I could use a little contact with you and the other Post- Ops to compare notes. 6 pm sounds good (Meet in the waiting room as usual??). Cheers. Mike

Hi Mikie A little late in responding myself, but, glad to hear from you & know that you are still kicking. I have had a nasty summer cold this past week & have not done much on this computer. I think we all stress eat, that will never go away. I am still fighting a regain of about 20 pounds, but it could be a lot worse. I feel overall so much better than I did at 360 pounds. I sure don't ever want to go back to that. I am having some tests run this coming week, as my Doc thinks I might have some kidney or bowel problems which might be the reason for the probalme. With what I am eating these days (healthy for the most part) should be losing & am not. Take care & glad you are still here!! Marilyn, the Bearlady

Thanks Marilyn; Sometimes when I'm feeling dissatisfied about one thing or another, I think back to life 2 1/2 years ago and realize how much better off I am in every aspect of life. I hope that your doctor gives you good news on your tests. It's good to hear from you. Take care of yourself. Mike