9/13/04 ROLL CALL AND GOALS (come out, come out wherever you are, ollie ollie in free)

Hey K, Glad that you are feeling well enough to go back to work. Also glad that your surgeon recommends more time off. I pushed it a little bit and was really wiped out my first week back to school. Wow - I am envious of the support that you have. I shouldn't really say that cuz my hubby was wonderful, just had his hands full with a 1 year old and 6 year old. My teenager was helpful, too. Certainly, be sure to do something special for your hubby and daughter to show your appreciation! I agree with the nurse - no more weighing every day. It will only frustrate you when you hit a plateau. I don't even own a scales yet. Do you have a link to the Des Moines register picture and article? It would be neat to read. Contemporary Christian music - yeah - talk radio - YUCK!! My hubby likes it too, so I do listen to that when in HIS truck! Have a great week and God bless, Andrea

I so look forward to Monday night and reading eveyones goals. (among the other posts) I guess my goals are to continue drinking water and eating protein, even though I am still pre op. Made it through the pre op tests a couple of weeks ago and now have to have a sleep study. They scheduled that for Oct 5th. More waiting........BUT you know what they say...... good things come to those who wait! As for music....anything goes (except rap, no offense to Jesi and Eminem ). In my truck I have a variety of CD's ranging from John Tesh A Deeper Faith, Charlie Brown Christmas sound track, George Winston December, Mannheim Meets Mouse (awesome to clean house to),a mix of Journey, Rod Stewert, pop tune odds and ends. ER sound track. It just all depends on my mood. Blessings to all Sheila

Sheila, You are well on your way to that life-changing date of October 5th. Really, it's not that far away. You are welcome to put goals here also and we look forward to your post-surgical weekly goals. It certainly sounds like you love different kinds of music! Have a great week and God bless, Andrea

so it's Tuesday post instead of Monday! My goals went pretty good last week. This week is: water water & more water walk ride bike mentor 3 gals from here in town thinking about surgery go to support group tonight (different town) stay positive My fave music has to be those old time oldie moldies! Love the 50's & 60's music & country. Hate rap (sorry to those who like it) & I'm not into the music of today, didn't my parents say the same when I couldn't get the Beatles loud enough?! Turn that crap down find myself saying same now to Katie! what goes around comes around! Have a good week everyone! Will I be seeing anyone Thursday night at Barbara Thompson seminar? Let me know. Carolyn 265/203/150

Carolyn, Good job on your goals. Enjoy your mentoring - it is very rewarding. I rely on my buddies (all of you) a lot for support!! Too funny that you are now experiencing the same things with music that you put your parents through. Hope that you enjoy Barbara Thompson. She is coming here soon. God bless, Andrea

Hiya Andrea, How's the numbness in the feet and ankles??? Iam trying to stay sane this wk, as my hubby is in Japan for work! Here are my goals.... 1. Exercise, exercise, exercise 2. Watch what I eat...been doing alot of grazing UGH 3. Be Happy!!! I too love all kinds of music BUT Chicago is my all time fave! Have a good week all, Janet Schmidt

Janet, Hey, gf, how are you??? Wow - your hubby is in Japan? I would go nuts as I'm sure you are with everything your kids are involved in! During your time alone, work on those goals - especially watching the grazing. (I am doing much better with that now that I am back in school. I can't eat what I don't have around me and there are no cupboards here that know my name. ) Now, why would you not be happy? Do we need to take you dancin' again? Let's see - the feet - still experiencing some numbness in both feet. I go see the doc tomorrow afternoon for it. I still think that because of the weight loss and readjusting of my body size, something is being pinched in my back and affecting my feet. I often get what I describe as "tinglies" that goes up my back - kind of at an angle. I also sometimes get feelings like something is crawling on one of my feet - but nothing is there. Who knows, maybe I need the psychologist more than my doc?!?!? Hopefully will know more tomorrow. I just knew that you were going to say that you loved Chicago! Have a great week and God bless, Andrea P.S. How are Jack and Kelley doing?

Hello Andrea, i'm doing ok did real good last week been so busy with the kids in sports I wont beable to make the meeting my daughter has a game,shes in vollyball. I will be at the next one though I will miss everyone. my goals for the week are 1)walk 2)eat less carbs 3)drink more water 4)clean house I useally like all kinds of music country is my best, I love Kenny chesney well I hope everyone has a great week take care Laurie

Laurie, Missed you last night. How did the game go? Did your daughter's team win? Theresa's sister talked last night about massage therapy. It was informative. Love those goals - still think that I need someone to clean my house, but can't afford it. About the music................ country is my least favorite, sorry. Have a good week and God bless, Andrea

Andrea, Well my goal is to get my whole apt clean before thursday cuz i am getting the dish network. doing pretty good so far. it is wednesday so i guess another goal would be is to post on here more often. Spread my happiness around and be more helpful. apply for more jobs soon i should get one....... lynda