Thanks Lori. No it doesn't hurt. It is not clots. It almost looks like it is my period except it is not coming from that place. I am getting at least 60oz of water if not more a day. There is less blood after I have drank a bottle of water. I think it is just diluting it. Kaiser hasn't called yet but I left a message for my PCP telling her there is more blood now than yesterday and that I had a lower abdomin CT scan while in the hospital for my surgery in June. Not sure if they can look at that or if I need a new one. MichiGirl

Yipes! I have blood in my urine. It started on Tuesday. I went to the doctor yesterday. The urine test showed there was no infection so it is not a UTI. My Dr. ordered a CT scan and a visit to the urologist. So I am waiting now to hear from Kaiser. I am not in any pain but of course am worried about what could be wrong. The Dr. basically told me not to worry until we find out the problem. It might be easier to not worry if there wasn't the constant reminder every time I use the toilet. My sister invited me for a girls weekend in Palm Springs this weekend so hopefully that will take my mind of of it. MichiGirl

Jeanna, so sorry to hear about your job. I am getting laid off in May and have done nothing about it but stick my head in the mud. UGH! 1. Were you tempted by the Halloween candy? Did you partake in any? Yes I was tempted, yes I partook. I do not dump at all on sugar or fat. I ate way more than I should. Yesterday was better I only had a little. 2. What are you doing different for Thanksgiving this year since surgery? Last year I was doing my 6mo Kaiser Options class. So really I started last year cutting back on all the food. I lost 30lbs. during those 6mo. The most in the class. 3. Have you started your Christmas/holiday shopping yet? I have bought a few little things. Not much really. 4. How close are you to your driver's license weight? I am below it. It says 250 and I have not been that weight in over 10 years. I am now 223. Yipee!! Less than when I met my DH. 5. Are you having any problems sleeping? I usually have trouble falling asleep but once I am asleep I am OK. I can wake up to use the restroom and fall back asleep too. My main problem is my stupid neighbors who wake me up every morning slamming their wooden screen door over and over again. They are driving me crazy!!! MichiGirl

Hi Ben, Time for my accounting. LND - 1/4c. of the chicken fettuncini left from last night--it didn't stay down. LNS - sadly yes, another slurpee, about 1/4 cup. I was grossly addicted to these pre-surgery, and obviously have not yet learned from my mistakes. I can't keep telling myself it is okay because I am only drinking a 1/4 cup. Breakfast: I haven't decided yet, probably an egg and 1/2 piece of toast. Oh, and i have had about 3 mandarin sections already. Lunch: probably a grilled chicken breast, or maybe some chili. Vitamins: I'll get right on that! If I change my routine in the morning, even a little, that will be the first thing I forget. Water: it's getting better, it doesn't hurt to drink water anymore. I just poured myself a glass at least. Exercise: I live along the Transcanada Highway and have to walk Connor to the bus, a quarter mile there and back. I thought I would try and jog it today. Felt really self-conscious but I did it. Oh well, gives the truck drivers something to gawk at. I will probably practice some of my karate forms today. *********I just wanted to add that this group inspires me everyday to make better choices for my health. I REALLY struggle with not lapsing into old habits. If it wasn't for the support, encouragement and inspiration I receive here, I could be in dire straits. Thank-you everyone.****************** Lori

WAY TO GO LORI!!!!!! I would hate to encouter you in a dark alley I am so proud of you, you are a true inspiration for me to get my butt to the gym today early to do some weights before my 2 miles. YOU ROCK!!! Jeanna