Sunday Roll Call
What does everyone have on thier agenda for the first Sunday of August?Me, nothing other then going for a walk this morning and making a pot roast for dinner this evening.
Yesterday at the farmers market, I got some fresh sting beans, green peppers, tomatoes and baby squash. I will fix the string beans for dinner tonight, and I will bet dh will have a blt for lunch today. After I got home and did a few things, I had a wasted day. All i did was crash in front of the tv until bedtime. I know we all need some downtime, but 5 movies is to to much tv.If you haven't checked in the roll call recently, please do so. We miss you.
Stay safe and take some time for yourself today.
hugs,
Lisa
What a beautiful day it is going to be....take advantage, it looks like some rain is coming this week. I haven't been to the farmers market in a few weeks. I'll try again next weekend.
I haven't been on OH much, mostly lurking....to all who are saddened in their hearts...know that I have been keeping you all in my prayers. I hope for you that with each passing day your burdened heart will feel better. Some things may take a little longer, but with time it shall get better. Need to talk feel free to pm me and I will be there for you.
Welcome to all the new "losers"! You are in for the ride of your life!
Today we are going to pick up DH's mom in Yorkville then go to Chicago to visit a cousin and then to the cemetary to visit dad. With all the driving we will be doing today we could be halfway to Mikes in WV.
My daughter in laws mother has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Don't know many details as they are still doing tests. She is only 54.
Got to get moving...."see" you all later!
Have a wonderful day!
This weekend has been better for me. Just visiting with the family. I have to call an orthopedic doc tomorrow to get an appointment as I have water on my right knee. It hurts so much. I've had it over a week now - all through the wake and funeral for my step dad. I can't sleep much - waking up just about every hour on the hour. Then I have to get up in the middle of the night and sleep on my lazyboy chair.
My friend helped me get my old elliptical out of the house. We had to take it partially apart. We opened the new Proform ellipitcal box and arranged the parts to be put together. Hopefully, by the end of this week I'll have my new elliptical ready for use.
My mom has been busy with all the paperwork to complete and a lot of phone calls. We may be going to California at the end of this month or early September for a week. She had a good friend in the LA area.
Today I'll be staying in, getting some much needed rest and "me" time - sitting on the lazyboy chair with my feet elevated. I've had some swelling issues with my ankles too since this whole thing started. My body is so physically exhausted and it's going to take sometime to feel strong again. One day at a time. If only I didn't have this knee problem. I think I injured my right knee when I was trying to get the ellipitcal out of the small bedroom. I also have a black and blue bruise just above the knee on the thigh. That's from trying to pu**** out with my knee. I won't be doing that again!
Lisa, I hope you got to see the movies that you wanted to view. I love vegetables and used to be a big salad eater. Now, I can't eat much vegetables or salad. I miss that so much. Pot roast sounds so yummy. Are you making it in the slow cooker/crockpot? I have to eat my meat that is cooked until tender and soft. Otherwise, it gets stuck and has to come up.
Carol, you and your family are in my prayers. Boy, it seems like it never ends. Take some time for yourself too, so that you don't get rundown.
Wishing everyone a restful and safe Sunday.
Hugs and Love,
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.
It is a beautiful day outside! I was out talking to my neighbor for a while and really enjoying how nice it is. I slept in this morning. After getting up early to teach a class on Saturday I was exhausted. I kept falling asleep at the computer but instead of going to take a nap I fought it.
Today I feel rested and up for the challenge of grocery shopping and laundry. Then back to the work week.
I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy this beautiful day!
Cat Lady
What a great day. I'm taking a walk to the farmers market here in town. Then I will walk to the hair salon to get me hair cut. I'm trying yet another style. Hopefully this one will work for me. Then I'm running to the store to pick up a couple of things.
I have lost 6 pounds since my last fill two weeks ago. My next fill will be Sept. 4th. I think I need a little tweek and then I hope I will be at my sweet spot. This band is testing my patience. As you know I have none.
My daughter will be home in less than two weeks!!!! Yeah!!!! I miss her lots. I'm going thrift store shopping with her. Yes some of my clothes are getting way too big on me. I just know the next two weeks are going to drag by.
Oh next weekend my best friend and I will be going to a flea market. I can't wait for that either. I love thrift stores and garge sales and flea markets!!!
Well I will talk to you all later.
------the last Wednesday of this month is support group....we will be having a clothing exchange if your interested. I didn't know if Cherrish sends you an email or not. You do not have to exchange anything, if someone has clothes you could fit into then you can take them.
Maybe I will see you there!
I have a fill appointment on Sept. 4th at 8:15am....what time is yours?
You seem to be doing well with your weight loss...keep it up!
Happy Sunday!
It is a beautiful day! Jeff and the kids are off to a picnic with his family and I chose not to go. I have had too many negative experiences with them and really can't handle any more. I helped him get the kids ready and sent them on their way. Now I have the day free to myself! Hurray!
I am going to run a few errands and then go to a friend's house close by to watch a movie and have dinner there. Sounds like complete happiness to me.
I went to the Oncologist with my dad on Thursday and he confirmed what the surgeon told my dad...He has pancreatic cancer. It is inoperable becasue it has finger like projections that are wrapped around the main arteries to the liver and stomach. He is starting chemo on Friday for 3 weeks, then he gets a week break. Then he starts radiaton along with chemo for 6 weeks, 5 days a week. They will do a repeat scan after the first 3 weeks of chemo and then one after the radiaton/chemo combo to see if it is shrinking at all. This cancer is only partially controllable not curable. We are very sad. He has been complaining of being tired for weeks and weeks now, and I kept asking him, do you feel ok otherwise? He always said yes. He did not tell me he was going thru all these tests since April becasue something showed up on his CT scan. Now he can at least be honest and tell me when he is feeling badly. I will go with him to his first chemo on Friday and then they say he should be able to take himself. We will see, I can always take him to all his apts.
I am worried about how Noah is going to handle all of this. He knows that grandpa is sick again, and that he has cancer and that it cant be cured. He is sad, but I told him, Lets spend as much time with grandpa as we can and lets be happy doing it. He agreed and seems to be ok now. I think kids are much more resiliant than we are.
I have my one year apt with Dr Wallace on Wednesday so we will see what he has to say about how much more I have to lose before I can get this skin taken care of. I dont want to do it if my dad is going to need me, so it will all depend on what his needs are too.
Please say a prayer for my dad. Thank you all for listening and I am so glad I have friends here to talk to .
I hope everyone enjoys this great Sunday weather!
EILEEN
Keep making fond memories of your days with dad. It will mean so much to you in the future. That's one thing I sure miss - I have no videos or voice taping of my dad. It will be 10 years since his passing this November.
Good luck with your appointment with Dr. Wallace. Wow, one year past already! Congratulations.
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.
