Thursday Roll Call
Happy Thursday everyone of you Illini's.
Lisa, drive safely. Crystal I hope today is better for you.
I am munching on my b-fast right now and have most of my lunch and snacks ready for work today. I have some flip flopping of summer/winter clothing to do tonight and to still organize my packing for the Dells.
What good thing is going on in your part of IL today?
& 
Lisa, drive safely. Crystal I hope today is better for you.
I am munching on my b-fast right now and have most of my lunch and snacks ready for work today. I have some flip flopping of summer/winter clothing to do tonight and to still organize my packing for the Dells.
What good thing is going on in your part of IL today?
&
Open RNY May 7
260/155/140
Hello everyone
Well today will bring more wonderful things (lots of sarcasm there). Unbelievably, they have decided not to fire the guy...which I can't believe. They are moving his desk today. Then we have to call my friend this happened to and tell her what the decision is. I'm afraid that this decision will upset her. I'm afraid she will quit. Not only is she a good worker but she's a good friend. I wouldn't blame her if she did want to quit. I did my best and argued my point on behalf of my friend/employee but in the end it didn't matter what I said. So this is the kind of place I work for...they side with the sexual harasser. I need to find me a job. I can deal fine with the stress of deadlines and projects, but this kind of stress is terrible.
I worked out like normal yesterday with no problems or pain. I was a very happy camper. Hopefully, everything is getting better now.
Well another beautiful day to walk!!! see ya later
Well today will bring more wonderful things (lots of sarcasm there). Unbelievably, they have decided not to fire the guy...which I can't believe. They are moving his desk today. Then we have to call my friend this happened to and tell her what the decision is. I'm afraid that this decision will upset her. I'm afraid she will quit. Not only is she a good worker but she's a good friend. I wouldn't blame her if she did want to quit. I did my best and argued my point on behalf of my friend/employee but in the end it didn't matter what I said. So this is the kind of place I work for...they side with the sexual harasser. I need to find me a job. I can deal fine with the stress of deadlines and projects, but this kind of stress is terrible.
I worked out like normal yesterday with no problems or pain. I was a very happy camper. Hopefully, everything is getting better now.
Well another beautiful day to walk!!! see ya later
Good morning Illinois.
I spent most of yesterday at St. Alexius with my sister. She only had the hiatal hernia repair because Dr. Guske found a benign muscle GI tumor on the top of her stomach. It was a good size. He couldn't do the ventral hernia repair because the mesh insertion would make her next surgery too difficult by laparoscopy. So now she has to go for more testing and get treated with medication before the next surgery. Ugh!
Today I am back at work and have lots to do.
Lucy
I spent most of yesterday at St. Alexius with my sister. She only had the hiatal hernia repair because Dr. Guske found a benign muscle GI tumor on the top of her stomach. It was a good size. He couldn't do the ventral hernia repair because the mesh insertion would make her next surgery too difficult by laparoscopy. So now she has to go for more testing and get treated with medication before the next surgery. Ugh!
Today I am back at work and have lots to do.
Lucy
484.8/383.4/241/188/150
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.
Good Morning Illinois!
The interview and practical went well yesterday and I'm hoping they choose me. I should know in a few days. I have another interview with a different place tomorrow so I'm hoping something happens somewhere! I may be teaching a seminar series on nutrition for other weight loss coaches. I've been asked to design some subjects. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be a paid series, but it would allow me to develop some more "in depth" material which could be fun. Unfortunately, most people aren't interested in paying for the kind of stuff I teach. But I get to help people and that's often enough.
Enjoy the warm weather!
Paul
The interview and practical went well yesterday and I'm hoping they choose me. I should know in a few days. I have another interview with a different place tomorrow so I'm hoping something happens somewhere! I may be teaching a seminar series on nutrition for other weight loss coaches. I've been asked to design some subjects. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be a paid series, but it would allow me to develop some more "in depth" material which could be fun. Unfortunately, most people aren't interested in paying for the kind of stuff I teach. But I get to help people and that's often enough.
Enjoy the warm weather!
Paul
255/170/175
Happy Veterans Day Everyone!
I hoped you found some time today to thank a vet!
I know I am extremely great full to those men and women who have served our country for us. We honored our Veterans at work today.
I am glad that today is over and can't wait for the week to be over. I feel like I am facing a firing squad every which way I turn at work. I cant please the customers, cant please the sales reps, create cases and get my hands slapped for creating them and trying to help the customers, etc. I feel like I am hitting my head against a brick wall or being used for target practice.
Fortunately my supervisor and a couple of others are going to bat for me. Today there were coaching ops left and right for our team. I think people are on the warpath or something. I swear they go over everything with a fine toothed comb and if they catch the smallest error ... BAM you're dead. 
Lisa, have a good trip. Crystal, what a bummer. I cannot believe the company did not take any further corrective action other than moving the desk. Is there an anonmyous number to call to register a complaint? I might be tempted to do that if I was in your shoes.
I decided that I am taking leave of my senses. A friend called and invited me to the 4 Seasons Lodge at Lake in the Ozarks this weekend and I accepted! I look forward to getting away. It should be relaxing! At least I have something different planned for the weekend and a mini get away. Should be fun.
Hope everyone has a great evening!
I hoped you found some time today to thank a vet!
I know I am extremely great full to those men and women who have served our country for us. We honored our Veterans at work today. I am glad that today is over and can't wait for the week to be over. I feel like I am facing a firing squad every which way I turn at work. I cant please the customers, cant please the sales reps, create cases and get my hands slapped for creating them and trying to help the customers, etc. I feel like I am hitting my head against a brick wall or being used for target practice.
Fortunately my supervisor and a couple of others are going to bat for me. Today there were coaching ops left and right for our team. I think people are on the warpath or something. I swear they go over everything with a fine toothed comb and if they catch the smallest error ... BAM you're dead. Lisa, have a good trip. Crystal, what a bummer. I cannot believe the company did not take any further corrective action other than moving the desk. Is there an anonmyous number to call to register a complaint? I might be tempted to do that if I was in your shoes.
I decided that I am taking leave of my senses. A friend called and invited me to the 4 Seasons Lodge at Lake in the Ozarks this weekend and I accepted! I look forward to getting away. It should be relaxing! At least I have something different planned for the weekend and a mini get away. Should be fun.
Hope everyone has a great evening!
Cat Lady
Hello All,
This is day 4 of my pre-op diet. However, day 2 and 3 were met with the flu. On Tuesday I went to work feeling very shaky and nausiated. I figured it was due to withdrawal from Diet Coke. So, I am drinking my Myoplex light (horrible stuff- my opinion) and the next thing I knew, very sick. The nurse at the school ended up sending me home and I slept all day. Nothing to eat or drink, just sips of water. I called out of work yesterday and my dr's office ended up calling me. The nurse ok'd me for some chicken broth. Today, 100% better. Back on the pre-op diet, Slimfast High Protein with fat free milk from Oberweis (much better) and my water today.
Just finished cooking dinner for my family and I am doing ok with the smells. Better than I anticipated. All I know, I am so excited for the new life that is in front of me. What a blessing and a fab Christmas present.
Take care
Debbie
This is day 4 of my pre-op diet. However, day 2 and 3 were met with the flu. On Tuesday I went to work feeling very shaky and nausiated. I figured it was due to withdrawal from Diet Coke. So, I am drinking my Myoplex light (horrible stuff- my opinion) and the next thing I knew, very sick. The nurse at the school ended up sending me home and I slept all day. Nothing to eat or drink, just sips of water. I called out of work yesterday and my dr's office ended up calling me. The nurse ok'd me for some chicken broth. Today, 100% better. Back on the pre-op diet, Slimfast High Protein with fat free milk from Oberweis (much better) and my water today.
Just finished cooking dinner for my family and I am doing ok with the smells. Better than I anticipated. All I know, I am so excited for the new life that is in front of me. What a blessing and a fab Christmas present.
Take care
Debbie
I saw that OH member Andrea U has just published a fabulous (seemingly) binder with much support for those of us who need something to track our labs, vites, supps, etc. --- I'm buying one NOW:
http://wlsvitagarten.com/2010/11/10/wls-vitagarten-lab-tracker-workbook/
Newbies, especially, check it out!
This weekend I'm going to try to switch from the "two Flintstones" type regimen from my surgeon's office to a self-styled (but OH-folk informed) vite/supp regimen. Please brace yourselves for many questions from moi on this. (Yes, I will be running the plan by my bariatric doc soon and, hopefully, a new nut who follows "the guidelines.")
The sugeon's nurse got back to me about the constipation aka bricks I've been dealing with. She doubts they're triggered by the calcium citrate. .... Hmmm. I donno. I kinda think they are. She said just do fiber, and as needed Miralax and MOM. I think, rather, I'm going to try Colace and do probiotics along with my fiber. I've read good things about probiotics and pooping well (my new goal in life). --- I'm getting used to the pain, but you know the tendency is to avoid the pot. Which makes it worse.
I'm sorry to see some here are dealing with such stressors. It's good to see the happy news too!
Heading into Friday - YAY!
http://wlsvitagarten.com/2010/11/10/wls-vitagarten-lab-tracker-workbook/
Newbies, especially, check it out!
This weekend I'm going to try to switch from the "two Flintstones" type regimen from my surgeon's office to a self-styled (but OH-folk informed) vite/supp regimen. Please brace yourselves for many questions from moi on this. (Yes, I will be running the plan by my bariatric doc soon and, hopefully, a new nut who follows "the guidelines.")
The sugeon's nurse got back to me about the constipation aka bricks I've been dealing with. She doubts they're triggered by the calcium citrate. .... Hmmm. I donno. I kinda think they are. She said just do fiber, and as needed Miralax and MOM. I think, rather, I'm going to try Colace and do probiotics along with my fiber. I've read good things about probiotics and pooping well (my new goal in life). --- I'm getting used to the pain, but you know the tendency is to avoid the pot. Which makes it worse.
I'm sorry to see some here are dealing with such stressors. It's good to see the happy news too!
Heading into Friday - YAY!
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