Monday Funday Roll Call
Going to the nut and pa this week and likely will not show a loss and even may show a bit of a gain. Eating real food is just not something that has worked for me. I thought it might at first but since I know I am a carboholic I am not sure why I thought that.
It is a Funday anyway though as we slip back into frezzing temps with snow to follow. Crazy Texan transplant.
My search for Tex-Mex and Texas style BBQ here is not making any headway. I have found a lot of good mexican food and a lot of good BBQ. It just does not satisfy that taste spot. Especially tamales. The tamales I have found here have been good and they are bigger than tamales in Texas. The bigger part though is Masa the texture is actually more like pollenta and I need a tamale with less masa where the masa is not grainy. Anyone that understands this please point me in the right direction and please close to Shaumburg.
It is a Funday anyway though as we slip back into frezzing temps with snow to follow. Crazy Texan transplant.
My search for Tex-Mex and Texas style BBQ here is not making any headway. I have found a lot of good mexican food and a lot of good BBQ. It just does not satisfy that taste spot. Especially tamales. The tamales I have found here have been good and they are bigger than tamales in Texas. The bigger part though is Masa the texture is actually more like pollenta and I need a tamale with less masa where the masa is not grainy. Anyone that understands this please point me in the right direction and please close to Shaumburg.
Randy
So you have been forgiven?
Good morning!
I have one more week. I am starting to think I should start packing my suitcase. I know I need my CPAP mask, my heparin, my spirometer. I have carmex in the pocket of my jacket. I also will bring a comfy robe. It's not super warm. I don't know how much to bring in the way of clothing and underwear. Slippers?
I know there was a suggested list before Michelle went in. I'll have to see if I can find it again. I assume I shouldn't be wearing jewelry, like rings. I figure a watch will be okay.
Another day of work. Tomorrow I see my orthopaedic doctor to ask about knee surgery over the summer.
I wish I could have 1/2 days part of this week just to give myself a bit of personal time. Oh, well.
Wishing you a warm and safe day! Don't blow away!
Ilse
5'6" 380(HW)/316(First visit)230.2(Current)/154(goal)
5'6" 380(HW)/316(First visit)230.2(Current)/154(goal)
Ilse
I found that it was helpful to have earplugs as hospitals are not exactly the most quite places. I did take enough panties but you are not going to want to wear a bra. My suggestion if you do not have a sports bra, go get several. That is all I wore for the first month as other**** the port sites and were very uncomfortable.
I took sugar free gum -- my surgeon allowed it and it helped when I wasnt allowed liquids for the 24 hours after surgery. I also had a book, puzzle book, loose clothes and pillow for ride home and slippers that you can put on without leaning over. Someone had given me a prayer shaw and I took that as well and loved it for when I was sitting in a chair. I did not take a robe as since you are on IV's you can not get your arms in it. You just use a hospital gown backwards, for a robe.
I did include a nail file, pad of paper and pen to jot down notes and instructions. If you have ever broken a nail and had no way to file it you will drive yourself nuts. Also lotion.
Hope that helps. Good luck and fasten your seat belt for the most wonderful, exciting ride!
I found that it was helpful to have earplugs as hospitals are not exactly the most quite places. I did take enough panties but you are not going to want to wear a bra. My suggestion if you do not have a sports bra, go get several. That is all I wore for the first month as other**** the port sites and were very uncomfortable.
I took sugar free gum -- my surgeon allowed it and it helped when I wasnt allowed liquids for the 24 hours after surgery. I also had a book, puzzle book, loose clothes and pillow for ride home and slippers that you can put on without leaning over. Someone had given me a prayer shaw and I took that as well and loved it for when I was sitting in a chair. I did not take a robe as since you are on IV's you can not get your arms in it. You just use a hospital gown backwards, for a robe.
I did include a nail file, pad of paper and pen to jot down notes and instructions. If you have ever broken a nail and had no way to file it you will drive yourself nuts. Also lotion.
Hope that helps. Good luck and fasten your seat belt for the most wonderful, exciting ride!
Cat Lady
along with with Nancy said don't forget the chap stick, for me it was a life saver,
and if you have a cell phone, for me if I want to call anyone it would have been a toll call from their, Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery
and if you have a cell phone, for me if I want to call anyone it would have been a toll call from their, Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery
Success begins with wise choices I make,I will not let noncompliance be my mistake, The surgery I had was to assist me in changes. My compliance is for a success long range, So I will think before I decide to cheat. Remember the goals I want to meet. For this surgery is not something I was force to do It was what I wanted for a healthy life!
Good Morning Randy and Illinois
Randy, it is a bit of a drive, but here in LaSalle we have several authentic Mexican restaurants. They are owned by hispanic people and are excellent. Well worth the drive! I love both of them. One is a hole in the wall and the other is really nice decor. Both though are clean and serve yummy food. My advice is to find a location that has a fairly large hispanic population and you will find a decent mexican restaurant.
It is COLD and WINDY outside today. Dont blow away. Also icy. Be careful out and about today!
Carla, I hope your thyroid surgery goes well and that the results are negative. What a yucky way to start the new year.
Everyone is so busy this last 10 days before Christmas. I hope you get everything on your plans done and have a chance to enjoy your holiday and time with family and friends.
It is Monday, time for another wonderful work week! Have a great day today and remember to SMILE!
Randy, it is a bit of a drive, but here in LaSalle we have several authentic Mexican restaurants. They are owned by hispanic people and are excellent. Well worth the drive! I love both of them. One is a hole in the wall and the other is really nice decor. Both though are clean and serve yummy food. My advice is to find a location that has a fairly large hispanic population and you will find a decent mexican restaurant.
It is COLD and WINDY outside today. Dont blow away. Also icy. Be careful out and about today!
Carla, I hope your thyroid surgery goes well and that the results are negative. What a yucky way to start the new year.
Everyone is so busy this last 10 days before Christmas. I hope you get everything on your plans done and have a chance to enjoy your holiday and time with family and friends.
It is Monday, time for another wonderful work week! Have a great day today and remember to SMILE!
Cat Lady
Sadly Busters is long gone. I think there may still be one in Mendota. The Mi Margerita from Oglesby moved to Peru about 8 years back and has become upscale and on 8th street in LaSalle, there is the hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that is really yummy with cheap prices. The owners barely speak english.
Busters became an Italian restaurant and is now a coffee shop restaurant.
Busters became an Italian restaurant and is now a coffee shop restaurant.
Cat Lady
We have many good Mexican restraunts here in Schaumburg as well. Very good food. Tex-Mex though is just different. Spicier, more sauces more peppers. Hard to say why it transformed the way it did. The Mexican restraunts here would have to be called Spanish restraunts in Texas even though they are authentic Mexican restraunts. There are two thousand sit down restraunts in Houston that serve Tex-Mex but they are called Mexican. That does not include several chains of Mexican fast food other than taco bell or the grill that is in at least the same number of Mexican markets. My son when he was about five fell asleep in the car while we were on our way to a restraunt. I carried him in. The music was Mexican and the lyrics were Spanish. The wait staff were hispanic and the decor was simple but also Spanish. The menu was in Spanish so we ordered in Spanish. About that time my son woke up. "Are we still in Houston", he asked wide eyed. "Yes", we replied. "Our Houston", he further queried.
Randy
So you have been forgiven?
Hello everyone
I'm safe and warm at work this morning. It's soooo cold outside. It took me forever to scrape my windows this morning. I even used de-icer and still it took awhile. The people in warm weather can't complain about anything. I will take a really hot day over weather like this any time. When I got to work today the parking lot was alot more empty than usual. I think alot of people might be staying home today. The streets were icy but managable.
I went to the mall yesterday and picked up my secret santa gift. I just have to run over to Target for wrapping paper. Then I'm really done with everything. I pick up my daughter Friday from Champaign. I pray for good weather.
Carla- good luck on your surgery.
Rnady- Chicago is the best place to go for Mexican food. I was raised in Aurora which has a large hispanic population, so Aurora has dozens of place to go for Mexican food.
Everyone stay warm and have a nice day.
I'm safe and warm at work this morning. It's soooo cold outside. It took me forever to scrape my windows this morning. I even used de-icer and still it took awhile. The people in warm weather can't complain about anything. I will take a really hot day over weather like this any time. When I got to work today the parking lot was alot more empty than usual. I think alot of people might be staying home today. The streets were icy but managable.
I went to the mall yesterday and picked up my secret santa gift. I just have to run over to Target for wrapping paper. Then I'm really done with everything. I pick up my daughter Friday from Champaign. I pray for good weather.
Carla- good luck on your surgery.
Rnady- Chicago is the best place to go for Mexican food. I was raised in Aurora which has a large hispanic population, so Aurora has dozens of place to go for Mexican food.
Everyone stay warm and have a nice day.
Good morning Randy and IL friends. It sure was a challenge this morning to get to work. I drove only between 20-25 miles per hour. Of course, there are the not so bright ones speeding away. Why do people with SUV's and trucks think they are not going to slide on the ice??
I'm just thankful to be at work, safe and warm with no car accident. There are a lot of them especially on the tollroads and highways. People just don't understand the term, slow down!
It's a full day and work week for me. Two work parties though this week. Ughh!!
I decided to go to Palm Springs to visit my mom in February. At least I will have my sister there during my visit. I'm definitely renting a car so we can go out. I've got some mileage points I can use, so that will help the cost.
Randy, I don't know of any excellent Mexican restaurants, although we have a lot of them in Wheeling. If I hear of any, I'll let you know.
Wishing everyone a very safe day!
Hugs,
Lucy
I'm just thankful to be at work, safe and warm with no car accident. There are a lot of them especially on the tollroads and highways. People just don't understand the term, slow down!
It's a full day and work week for me. Two work parties though this week. Ughh!!
I decided to go to Palm Springs to visit my mom in February. At least I will have my sister there during my visit. I'm definitely renting a car so we can go out. I've got some mileage points I can use, so that will help the cost.
Randy, I don't know of any excellent Mexican restaurants, although we have a lot of them in Wheeling. If I hear of any, I'll let you know.
Wishing everyone a very safe day!
Hugs,
Lucy
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Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.
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