Sunday Roll Call

Good Morning IL - Life has really been busy for me lately.  Calvin and I went to the "Walk from Obesity" yesterday.  It was a really nice time.  The weather was absolutely beautiful and just being able to spend time with my hubby was wonderful.   Lately it seems like we have to schedule time for each other or just see each other in passing.  I was able to say a quick Hi to Lucy, met Kathy from Plainfield and met Paula whom hopefully will be joining us next Sunday.  Both Kathy and Paula brought there little dogs and oh they were sooo cute.  Makes me wish I had a lap dog.  Mine are all 100lbs and think they are lap dogs!  .

Calvin had his appointment with the liver doctor on Friday and he gave his blessing on the wls.  I'm so releived.  Calvin still has a few more hoops to jump thru but he's on track and really excited about this opportunity. What's going on with everyone?  I'm working both jobs today    So I'm going to be busy, busy. Don't forget, mark your calendars if you have not alreay....... A week from today is our meet and greet and Panera Bread near Woodfield Mall at 1pm.  Can't wait to see/meet you all.

Have a great Sunday everyone! Christina

Hi Christina :wave: It was great to meet you yesterday at the "Walk from Obesity" , and thank you so much for the info on the support groups and Dr Rosen.  I had a chance to speak with him and I'm going to check out the website, etc and get things rolling! It really was a great day to walk, and everyone was so friendly....I was a little hesitant to go, since I didn't know anyone, but boy oh boy that changed quickly!!  First, I met Peggy in the parking lot, then ran into Kathi (and Rocky the dog) and their group, then I got introduced to you and your hubby. All in all, what a great day!!! Looking forward to meeting more of the IL board folks next Sunday at the meet n greet. Paula

Good morning Christina and Paula. It was great to see both of you yesterday at the walk. I love, love, love small toy dogs! I had a Yorkie years ago and love her dearly. I'm feeling so much better this morning. I got up and exercised on my gazelle rider and elliptical. I plan on doing 30 minutes a day 6 days a week. I'm tracking my foods. Making sure to get in all my vitamins and water for the day. Cutting out the bad carbs! Yesterday really brought it home for me. I remember how good I felt last year at the walk! I can feel that way again. I am the one in control or out of control. Today I'll be going over to my sister's house for a visit with her and Mom. I  am looking forward to my trip to Phoenix with "willow" in October. We're going to the OH conference and plan on having a great and relaxing time. I've got about 8 weeks until my next round of plastics and have to get my act together. Yesterday did it for me. I felt rejuvenated as I was doing the walk. I picked up my walking pace and then felt more like myself. I'm feeling great today! YAY!!! Wishing everyone a wonderful day! Can't wait to meet everyone next Sunday! Hugs, Lucy

Good morning!  I am a late riser today.  I am feeling a little better.  My blood pressure for some reason went sky high, we have no idea why, but got it checked out since it runs in the family.   I still wish I could be with you all next weekend.  DH has a surprise for me, for our anniversary, and that scares me...lol I need everyone's help.  I haven't been eating, I know I should, just not hungry.  Doc said I could do that with the pill I am on, so yell at me to eat...lol  Never thought I would say that...hahahaha Well, I am off to get dressed, cause I am freezing. Dee

Good morning IL and Dee, you said to yell at you so here it is EAT their did that help  I sure hope so and I do hope you feel better soon, It is no fun not feeling good. I not doing much again today, going over to my cuzs house for lunch/dinner , I go for the last part of my stress test tomorrow not looking forward to that because of the IV,  It is cool here and cloudy this morning looks like it could rain, I hope not having to be out and about today, Hope everyone is doing good

Good Morning Christina, Paula, Lucy and Dee, and the rest of the Illinois board.  Well, I did it! I actually turned on the furnace this morning. I was in the Rec Room and was thinking about how cold I was feeling, and then thought, this is stupid Lisa, turn the furnace on. I know its suppose to be back in the 80's this week, but the high today is only 68.  I am so glad everyone had a great time at the walk yesterday. Hopefully, I will be able to join you next year. Congratulations to Paula, Christina and Lucy for doing the walk this year, Kathy too. Dee, please don't mess around with your blood presure. Mine has good out of sight a few times, so I know how you are feeling. Right now I am on 3 different medications, so it is under concrol. I am sorry you won't be able to join us next weekend, but anniversaries are special.  Lucy, enjoy your Mom, mine has been gone for over 20 years. No real plans for today, I will see what happens. Last night we met our kids in Utica, Illinois for dinner at an Irish pub, our 9 year old granddaughter loves corn beef and cabbage.

 Looking forward to the 23rd and meeting as many as possible.  Everyone have a great Sunday.

Hello IL board Well, today not much is happening here as we have watched the Packer gamer, Golf, and NASCAR.  This is what happens when you give a man the remote.  He ends up have what we have diagnosed as "Remote ADD".   But, I love him anyways. So, I am working on homework, and doing some more research on RNY.  I go for the seminar next Saturday, and I can't wait because then I get to schedule my consultation.  I am also looking for the opportunity to meet as many people as I can next Sunday and get suggestions on the best shopping places for dietary items, and maybe some key questions I should ask the doctor that I did not think of.

Sorry for chiming in late.  I had a wonderful but very busy weekend. Saturday I had company for dinner (15 people).  It was a late holiday dinner (Rosh Ha'Shanna) and spent Friday and Saturday cooking.  But it was wonderful, but way way too much food. I did well and only took a spoonful of everything.  I did make sure that there was plent of things that I could choose from.  I made turkey breast, brisket, steamed vegetables, stringbean casserole made with fat free cream of mushroom soup, kasha (buckwheat with mushrooms), new potatoes and stuffing. Oh yes, gefilte fish too. My cousins brough the most decadent desserts but I just looked at them and had some fresh fruit for my dessert. So I think I did really well. And today I met a bunch of friends for brunch at Millrose Brewing Company.  Again lots and lots of food.  I think I may just go on liquids for the next couple of days to even out my calorie intake I'm really looking forward to meeting many of you next week at Panera.  I put it on my calendar so I won't forget. Maybe we should put up a thread just to remind folks? Anyway have a wonderful week all - See you on Sunday!