Tuesday Roll Call

Good Evening Delaware, How is everyone doing ? I started back at the gym yesterday. The Dr. didn't get all my bloodwork so I have to do that over. Oh well ! It's not the end of the world. Today was a very busy day at work. We are having left overs for dinner so I don't have to cook anyway. I'm going to get all done so I can watch American Idol tonight in peace. Ok what is everyone up to ? See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Joanne,

Went to the dentist today and all I heard was "are you still losing weight!"  "don't loose anymore" " you are already getting to skinny"  oh please give me a break, these skinny girls just don't even know.
Had some delicious meatballs for dinner, 14 grams of protein and 170 calories per serving.  Not bad.
Making beef vegetable soup tonight for dinner tomorrow, smells so good!
American Idol, no way, its on the same time as the biggest loser.  I'll be watching!
Everyone have a good evening
Judy

Hello everyone, I'm sitting here in my recliner watching the Biggest Looser also.  I would like to ask you folks if you have ever heard or had it happen to you......I had a tummy tuck & breast reduction Nov. 14, 2007.  Here I am a year later and had to have a dissolvable stitch removed from my abdomen that did not dissolve and was causing me problems with an infection developing.  I was on 2 rounds of antibiotics - had the surgery Jan. 9th.  The surgeon had to cut me from hip to hip where my lower stomach skin was removed last year.  I am in pain and have one drain - at least  it is only one and not 5 like last year's sugery.  I always felt like something inside was pulling but just though it was my stomach muscles that were tightened.  I learned from this experience not to ignore something when it doesn't seem right.  The left area would open then drain then it would close up.  This time the area was red and very sore so I knew I had an infection.  Has anyone experienced or heard of an internal stitch not dissolving????  Would like to hear from you if you have.  Not starting out the New Year in a good way.
Diane Savage

Hi Diane,
I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with your stitches.  I wanted to let you know that I too, had problems with dissolvable sutures.  My body rejected every single suture the surgeon put in.  Infections and abscesses were part of my life for over 8 months after my tummy tuck and breast reduction.  It was already known that I had an allergy to Vicryl sutures and the surgeon assured me he would not be using Vicryl.  The sutures used on me looked like barbed wire.  I contacted the manufacturer just to let them know what happened to me, because these things were developed originally for facial surgery.  If what happened to me were to happen to someone's face, they would be disfigured for life from all the extensive scarring from abscesses.  I pulled literally hundreds of lengths of sutures from all of my incisions for months.  It is now in my permanent medical record that I am to never have sutures unless they are life or limb saving.

 

Hello Delaware,
Well it is almost midnight and it has been a very long day.  I went to Dover to take Doug's neice to see Dr. Wynn (they now have office hours on Wednesdays from 12-4 at Eden Hall Medical Center).  She was there for her 1 month check up from the lap band and had her 1st fill.  Friday I get to take her to Wilmington to PMRI for their check up.  That's OK because I need more Unjury plus my friend needs some food from the Polish meat store. 

Doug's mom is having a really bad today and we are all still awake.  She feel asleep earlier and woke up thinking it was the next day.  It is sad to see her so confussed like this.  Life after the 5 day pouch test is still going strong.  I am very in touch with my pouch again.  Well looks like we are off to Easton Hospital now for Doug's mom.  Please say a prayer for her.

Tuesday was a little rough.  I have come down with the sinus infection/cough thing and feel like crap.  I bought some Mucinex DM and it does work but every time I lay down, my head stuffs up and I can't breathe.  They make a Mucinex for nasal/sinus congestion too.  It's pretty expensive but if the product gives me some relief, I'll pay the price.

Sarah and her husband both got hired at Allen Foods in Harbeson and they start Thursday, with orientation.  The doctors have also diagnosed Sarah with borderline personality disorder so at least we know why she behaves the way she has been lately.  Therapy and medication will help her.  She has always been "over-dramatic" but now that she's an adult and has 3 children, she has to get a grip and realize it's not all about her anymore. 

I made ham steaks, fried potatoes, and corn for dinner last night.  I can't taste anything and don't really have much of an appetite.  I tried to eat some but could only take a few bites.  I had plenty of fluids though, and I chew alot of ice.  It keeps me hydrated without making me feel so full.

Late entry as it is now Wed evening.  Boy is it cold!  15 degrees here and I see that it is 29 in Millsboro.  I will be down to my beloved house this weekend.  Cannot wait!  Hope all are well.