Monday Roll Call

Good Morning Illinois!  Well I'm back at my office after two weeks out and it looks the same.  I'm in my final week before I leave again end then have my lap band surgery.  I'm starting to get excited and nervous at the same time.  Yesterday we had a party for my son's birthday and I went to put on a short sleeve shirt.  I realized that I don't have any that fit.  They are all XL's and I'm very much an XXL now.  I've added a new goal to my list, and that is to be able to wear those shirts once again this summer.  Of course, if I meet my goal of being down under 200 by Thanksgiving, those shirts may be too large by next summer.  But one step at a time.  It was great meeting so many of you on Saturday.  I hope we can do it again soon.  Have a great Monday! Paul

Good Morning Paul and the rest of my OH family.  I know that feeling Paul of going to put on a shirt or anything and it doesn't fit.  It stinks, but just you wait, you will be wearing those shirts again before you know it!

As for me, well I will be calling the Kane Center today because I am pretty sure the insicion around my G-tube is infected.  Mike helped me take a shower last night and when I took of the gauze pad that is around it, it was all red and also having some bloody discharge.  I just want this thing out of me. 
Last night I started feeling yucky, like I have some nausea and I seem to be burping a lot and I just don't feel well for some reason.  Not sure what's going on.  We shall see

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Monday and enjoy the weather!

Dear Monica: Call them as soon as they open.  You can not be too careful.  Hopefully, it is nothing too serious. I hope you feel better soon and please let us know what they say.  

Monica, I hope you called the Kane Center and was able to get in and see someone. I agree with Dawn, let us know what they say, Hugs

Good morning all.  What a beautfiul start to the day.  I love waking up to a sunny morning.

Well, its here.  I am 1 week shy of being 4 months post op.  My hair came out in the shower in a huge ball.  As I bru**** it still keeps coming out.  So far I'm fine with it, as I have thick hair, but there is a limit, I hope.  I chose not to take the biotin as someone somewhere said their dr didn't feel that it did much to prevent it.  Oh, if we could only choose what areas we would like to loose our hair in.   Monica, what a time you've had.  It does get better, even if it doesn't feel that way now.   Paul, we all have had those times when nothing fits. I bet your in that XL by Fathers Day. Have a wonderful Monday morning all. ~Michelle 

Michelle....my hair started coming out 4 months post-op and has FINALLY stopped as I will be 6 months post-op on the 22nd.  I had thick hair too and now it seems funny that it's thin and straight!  NEVER had that happen before!  I didn't take the biotin either same reason as you. Pam

Pam, I didn't realize that you were only 6 months post op.  You look fantastic!  When I saw you the other night, I assumed that you were a couple years post op. ~Michelle

Thanks Michelle......I'm eating that compliment up!  I only hope I will remain thin or thinner a couple years out it's my biggest fear!  LOL

Good morning Paul and the rest of Illinois! I am back at work, counting the days until I leave for New Orleans.  I am all ready for our meeting tonight, so I am also looking forward to that. Saturday was great, we must do it again real soon!  Hopefully, we will be able to sqeeze something in between now and July, when you are all invited to Rock City. Yesterday was gorgeous and today should be the same.  I never did get to doing any real yard work yesterday, but I did get a nice lamb roast done and a batch of yogurt. Paul, don't let it bother you too much, you will be into (and out of) those shirts in no time. Not too much else going on for me this morning. I wish everyone a spectacular day!

Good Morning Illinois!  It is going to be a beautiful day today!  My appointment with Dr. Rosen is one week from tomorrow.  I am very excited.  I am trying to cut down on the Diet Coke.  I drink way too much at work each day.  The not smoking right now is killing me.....let's just say I have not been the easiest person to be around.  My poor husband. Paul - I know how you feel and I know you can reach your goal this summer! Monica - I hope you get taken care of soon.  Like you need this now, right? Everyone have a wonderful day.  I am so glad NO MORE SNOW! Kandy