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Morning everyone!
Not much going on in my world now that Dave is a little more mobile. That lets me concentrate on the things I need to do. Not much happening for me today other than work and then home to make dinner. I do need to get a couple loads of wash done and that is about it.
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Not much going on in my world now that Dave is a little more mobile. That lets me concentrate on the things I need to do. Not much happening for me today other than work and then home to make dinner. I do need to get a couple loads of wash done and that is about it.
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Hello everyone
Busy at work as usual. This is month end for us so it's extra busy.
Same old thing going on in my world....work...working out...home. I have had some really good work outs the last couple of days. I am able to work out with more intensity.
Yesterday a guy from customer service came over to me because he had heard that I had WLS and I was doing well. Well the first thing I tell people is that I don't consider myself some big success with the band. I feel like until I started working out like a fiend I wasn't losing any weight . My success is ME!!! Sure the band helps me curb my appetite and I would hate to lose it...but I feel it's me doing all the work. So I was talking to the guy and I told him don't rely on cutting calories alone to lose weight (in fact from what I read that is a sure way of gaining the weight back). So I did invite him to join us for our walks at break and to work out after work....we will see if he takes me up on my offer. I also told him about how great this website is...but everyone I tell about this website never goes on it. Oh well.
Jane- I will have to look at that book. I am reading everything I can get my hands on about exercise, metabolism, diet....
Nancy- I hope your phone calls to the doctor and insurance go well today. Good luck
I am so glad the week is half over. I hope everyone enjoys their day. See ya later.
Busy at work as usual. This is month end for us so it's extra busy.
Same old thing going on in my world....work...working out...home. I have had some really good work outs the last couple of days. I am able to work out with more intensity.
Yesterday a guy from customer service came over to me because he had heard that I had WLS and I was doing well. Well the first thing I tell people is that I don't consider myself some big success with the band. I feel like until I started working out like a fiend I wasn't losing any weight . My success is ME!!! Sure the band helps me curb my appetite and I would hate to lose it...but I feel it's me doing all the work. So I was talking to the guy and I told him don't rely on cutting calories alone to lose weight (in fact from what I read that is a sure way of gaining the weight back). So I did invite him to join us for our walks at break and to work out after work....we will see if he takes me up on my offer. I also told him about how great this website is...but everyone I tell about this website never goes on it. Oh well.
Jane- I will have to look at that book. I am reading everything I can get my hands on about exercise, metabolism, diet....
Nancy- I hope your phone calls to the doctor and insurance go well today. Good luck
I am so glad the week is half over. I hope everyone enjoys their day. See ya later.
Good Morning, It is hump day, the weekend will be here shortly.
I will be heading to work in a couple of minutes. My co-workers will both be late today, so I really need to get there on time.
I called Dr. Guskies office yesterday to set up my yearly appointment. The earliest I can see him is April 25th. I could see his P.A., but not really happy with her.
Have a great day, stay safe and warm.
Huggers,
LISA
I will be heading to work in a couple of minutes. My co-workers will both be late today, so I really need to get there on time.
I called Dr. Guskies office yesterday to set up my yearly appointment. The earliest I can see him is April 25th. I could see his P.A., but not really happy with her.
Have a great day, stay safe and warm.
Huggers,
LISA
Good morning IL friends!
I am off from work today. My sister is having surgery at Alexian Brothers Medical Center this morning with Dr. Guske. It's going to be major surgery and a long day for us all!
My sister is a nervous wreck and of course, I will be there for her.
Worked out this morning and have found my resolve to get to goal. It's been those nasty evil carbs that have held me back. But the DS is forgiving so I have no doubt that I will break the 200 mark soon and enter the world of Onederland once and for all.
I do have a lot of energy that is a combination of the DS and working out. I have no regrets with my revision surgery - otherwise I probably would be up to 300 pounds again.
This girl never gives up the battle!
Crystal - you look so good - I can't believe that you're still in the 200's!
Christine - glad to hear that Dave is getting more mobile by the day.
Lisa- yikes, two months for an appointment with Dr. Guske. I have one with him on Monday. Thank goodness.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day. Stay safe and warm!
Hugs,
Lucy
I am off from work today. My sister is having surgery at Alexian Brothers Medical Center this morning with Dr. Guske. It's going to be major surgery and a long day for us all!
My sister is a nervous wreck and of course, I will be there for her.
Worked out this morning and have found my resolve to get to goal. It's been those nasty evil carbs that have held me back. But the DS is forgiving so I have no doubt that I will break the 200 mark soon and enter the world of Onederland once and for all.
I do have a lot of energy that is a combination of the DS and working out. I have no regrets with my revision surgery - otherwise I probably would be up to 300 pounds again.
This girl never gives up the battle!
Crystal - you look so good - I can't believe that you're still in the 200's!
Christine - glad to hear that Dave is getting more mobile by the day.
Lisa- yikes, two months for an appointment with Dr. Guske. I have one with him on Monday. Thank goodness.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day. Stay safe and warm!
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.
Lucy-
I must hold my weight well because I have been told my whole life I don't look the weight I say I am....even when I was 350 lbs, people would be shocked that I weighed that much. I think it's because I'm tall.
And yes those carbs are evil (they are always calling my name). I'm going to be buying the book Why We are Fat...it sounds interesting.
I must hold my weight well because I have been told my whole life I don't look the weight I say I am....even when I was 350 lbs, people would be shocked that I weighed that much. I think it's because I'm tall.
And yes those carbs are evil (they are always calling my name). I'm going to be buying the book Why We are Fat...it sounds interesting.
Good morning!
I am waiting for the nurse to come today. My skin under the tape is getting really irritated.......but the wound looks like it is getting smaller. Christine-any problems with your skin when you had your wound? Any suggestions? They are using skin prep wipes but they are starting not to work!
I am getting more energy. I guess losing 48 pounds might help, but I am also healing so I feel better. I went to the bank, Walmart and Dunkin yesterday and still made dinner. The chicken recipe I posted and it was really good. But it got stuck. I ended up vomitting. I think the chicken was either a tad to dry (my thermometer was off and I cooked it a tad too long) or I didn't chew well enough. I think it was chewing. I am having a hard time with that. I have always been a really fast eater so this is my biggest battle. My husband warns me....but on the third bite in! I guess after I throw up enough times I will remember on my own!
I am going to get coffee again today. I can only drink 1/2 a small, but I love the taste so that's ok. I also get to see the owner of the Dunkin (who is also a friend) so I feel like I'm getting out and about.
Crab salad sandwich thin melts for dinner tonight. I still need to find a good recipe for the crab salad. I really like to cook so I'm enjoying the fact I have enough energy to make dinner again. And the husband loves my cooking so he is happy too. He is not hearing back fast enough still from the job search. I keep telling him it takes time.
Enjoy your day today everyone! Lisa-2 months to see Dr Guske? Wow! I know those guys are busy but WOW!
Take care,
Jules
I am waiting for the nurse to come today. My skin under the tape is getting really irritated.......but the wound looks like it is getting smaller. Christine-any problems with your skin when you had your wound? Any suggestions? They are using skin prep wipes but they are starting not to work!
I am getting more energy. I guess losing 48 pounds might help, but I am also healing so I feel better. I went to the bank, Walmart and Dunkin yesterday and still made dinner. The chicken recipe I posted and it was really good. But it got stuck. I ended up vomitting. I think the chicken was either a tad to dry (my thermometer was off and I cooked it a tad too long) or I didn't chew well enough. I think it was chewing. I am having a hard time with that. I have always been a really fast eater so this is my biggest battle. My husband warns me....but on the third bite in! I guess after I throw up enough times I will remember on my own!
I am going to get coffee again today. I can only drink 1/2 a small, but I love the taste so that's ok. I also get to see the owner of the Dunkin (who is also a friend) so I feel like I'm getting out and about.
Crab salad sandwich thin melts for dinner tonight. I still need to find a good recipe for the crab salad. I really like to cook so I'm enjoying the fact I have enough energy to make dinner again. And the husband loves my cooking so he is happy too. He is not hearing back fast enough still from the job search. I keep telling him it takes time.
Enjoy your day today everyone! Lisa-2 months to see Dr Guske? Wow! I know those guys are busy but WOW!
Take care,
Jules
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Jules- My skin gets really irritated as well. My stomach looks like a war zone right now- puffy, bright red, and hivey. The doctor thinks it's the adhesive that's irritating my skin.
Last night, I went to the ER for my fever. Thanks for all the concerns yesterday! I was fighting with my husband the whole drive over... I'm terrified of being readmitted! It was a good thing I went though. I had a pretty progressed UTI, probably from the catheter I had during my initial stay in the hospital. I've already had 2 doses of antibiotics and already feel MUCH better. I guess that explains all of the pain I've been having that my painkillers weren't touching!
Today, I'm taking it easy. Just going to relax and do nothing! I'm thinking about going back into work next week, and want to save up my strength. I work with kids, so I need ALOT of energy!
Have a great day every one!
Last night, I went to the ER for my fever. Thanks for all the concerns yesterday! I was fighting with my husband the whole drive over... I'm terrified of being readmitted! It was a good thing I went though. I had a pretty progressed UTI, probably from the catheter I had during my initial stay in the hospital. I've already had 2 doses of antibiotics and already feel MUCH better. I guess that explains all of the pain I've been having that my painkillers weren't touching!
Today, I'm taking it easy. Just going to relax and do nothing! I'm thinking about going back into work next week, and want to save up my strength. I work with kids, so I need ALOT of energy!
Have a great day every one!
Afternoon Everyone!
Crystal, I have a friend who is going to have WLS later in the year. Hopefully in August or September. She has gone to her first meeting and has started to see her reg doc for monthly visits. Same thing, I have told her and told her about this site and she will not come on it. I am still going to work on her. She is going to go to my reg monthly support group but don't think she is really into online stuff.
I got off early from work today because I have to work Saturday morning and watched Rachel Ray. She has crock pot receipes all week and one of the receipes was for a white chilli made with chicken. Looked yummy so I think I am going to look it up and try it out this weekend.
Not sure if I have a cold or alergies. My voice is pretty much gone for the last 3 days but don't really have any other symptoms. I have said this before but with all the vitamins I take I can't believe I have caught something. Oh well, maybe that is why it is not so severe.
Have a great day. Stay safe tomorrow. They are calling for several inches of snow down here in central Illinois.
Crystal, I have a friend who is going to have WLS later in the year. Hopefully in August or September. She has gone to her first meeting and has started to see her reg doc for monthly visits. Same thing, I have told her and told her about this site and she will not come on it. I am still going to work on her. She is going to go to my reg monthly support group but don't think she is really into online stuff.
I got off early from work today because I have to work Saturday morning and watched Rachel Ray. She has crock pot receipes all week and one of the receipes was for a white chilli made with chicken. Looked yummy so I think I am going to look it up and try it out this weekend.
Not sure if I have a cold or alergies. My voice is pretty much gone for the last 3 days but don't really have any other symptoms. I have said this before but with all the vitamins I take I can't believe I have caught something. Oh well, maybe that is why it is not so severe.
Have a great day. Stay safe tomorrow. They are calling for several inches of snow down here in central Illinois.
Monica V. 
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