Thursday Roll Call

Hello everyone

I have to agree with other people's sentiments...I really enjoy everyone's "company" on here.  It's a place to go to talk, complain, vent, and of course we all have WLS in common so we can all lean on each other when we have food, diet or other issues like that. 

Well I made it through the work day yesterday without feeling a bit tired.  I was so busy I forgot to feel tired.  I got home and got dinner going and got my comfy, cozy clothes on and settled in and within and hour I was ready to go to bed...at 6pm!!!   Hahaha!!!  I had to keep getting up and do stuff so I wouldn't fall alseep.  I can't fall alseep so early because then I would be wide awake at 3am. 

I have to tell you what I did with my turkey left overs...and it was yummy.  I had what looks to be about 4 meals of turkey.  I can't microwave meat because it dries it out and I have problems with it then.  So I decided to take my leftovers and put it in a baking dish, poured a can of potato soup and a can of corn in the dish, I seasoned with garlic pepper..  I covered with foil and baked at 350. It was soooo yummy.  I wanted to keep eating...thank God for the band...hahaha!!!  This kind of winging it is very unlike me...I don't like the unknown...hahaha!!! 

I don't have any special plans today.  Just work and working out.  How about you guys???

Dawn-  I can't believe Todd didn't get you anything.  He doesn't normally act like that at all...that is very puzzling to me.  I'm sorry you deserve to be pampered.  You do so much for everyone.  

Well I better get going.  Have a good day all..bye

Good Morning.

Dawn. was that normal for Todd? Next year, for all your important days, go and get what you want, and thank him for it. And make sure its expensive. Also, "forget " his days. We girls have to do stuff like that once in a while, so they don't forget us.

It is looking to be a slow day for me. I only have 5 appointments made. So, if people don't walk in, I will be done on time today. Then, I am stopping at a friends house, she got out of the hospital Christmas day.

I also have a DR. appointment for Monday. These darn legs are still swelling, as well as a few other issues I need to ask about.

Hugs,

LISA

Good Morning Everyone!

Yeah!  My water softener is fixed!    I got home yesterday and they were bringing it back with the new part installed.  It only cost $175.00 and they say I have the equivalent of a new softener.  I paid no labor because I get salt from them.  Although it took 2 months to diagnose the problem, I have to say I am relieved that I do not have to buy another softener. 

I got out of work 2 hours early yesterday so I finally got my clothes sorted out.  Things kept getting in the way for me to do this.  I now have a great selection of tops to wear this winter. 

Dawn, I am so sorry that your family treated you this was on Christmas.  That is the pits.  I think it is time for a Dawn strike.  Make them realize just how much you do do by not doing anything.  That will teach them when they wonder what is for dinner or where the clean clothes are or how come there are not towels or the house is a mess.  You could even post signs in the yard.  That would get their attention!    I do hope they realize just how unfair they were to you.  I wish I could have had you at my house and fed you and pampered you.    I have to agree that this board is great for venting.  We do understand each other and it is a great way to get frustration out. 

Crystal, your dinner sounds yummy.  I may have to do that.  We cooked an 18 pound turkey so have lots of turkey left over.

Lisa, I am glad you are going to have an easy day.

Kevin, congrats on the blossoming.  It is always fun to have new additions to the family.  Your head will spin as your wife and daughter plan a wedding.  Enjoy!

Everyone have a great day!

Good morning!

Off to meet with friends today and then someone is stopping by later today. Last night had dinner at Vito's with a friend. It was quite fun. Didn't get much done yesterday, got distracted by a new book by Anna Quindlen, "Many Candles, Plenty of Cake". It's about getting older and becoming happy with yourself. I recommend it.

Dawn, I agree with the idea to buy yourself something I want for each event. That's part of making your days what you want them to be. My husband would NEVER buy anything I asked for but would buy things he thought I needed like a glue gun or pots and pans or clothes that were WAY too small. Then he'd act hurt if I returned them. So I bought my own presents and bought what I wanted. He never got it! So take care of  yourself!

Connie

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

That sounds like a great idea for left over turkey.  Will have to remember that.  I also just saw an easy recipe for leftover turkey and stuffing:

1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Left Over Turkey

Left over stuffing (cooked)

Cheese (whatever you like or is handy)  (I think gravy could also be used.)

Place a quarter slice of cheese, a bite of stuffing and a bit of turkey in the crescents and roll up.  Bake according to package directions.  Serve warm.

Must try this....sounds yummy.

As far as Todd goes.......he misses most of my days that would usually require a gift.  I agreed with him years ago that Valentine's and Sweetest Day and stuff like that was unnecessary  But my birthday and Christmas?  Anniversary i**** and miss.  Many times we plan a trip together for the anniversary and gifts are not exchanged.  This year, I even dug my watch out of the drawer (one that he got me for Christmas years ago....) and told him it needed a battery. I have asked for years for him to have my sewing machine repaired. It's not like I am asking for a 5 carat diamond.    Connie....he used to get me stuff like that too and I guess that is part of it, since he gets upset if I return or exchange anything.  My grandmother always bought her own gifts, wrapped them and just told my grandfather, "thank you" and I never wanted to be like that. I want someone who cares enough about me to try to please me.  I guess I will just have to break down and buy my own stuff.  It just breaks another little piece of my heart off.

The WORST thing about this all is that once in a great while........he will do something very sweet and surprise the heck out of me.  Last year for my 50th, he got me a Kindle and planned a huge surprise party.  I guess he just does not understand that it is the thought that counts and I like him to THINK more than once every 5 years.  It is my fault for letting it slide over the years.  He just needs re-training. 

I did the airport last night then went home and caught the Kennedy Center Honors.

I am working today and tomorrow but taking Monday off for another 4 day weekend.  I need it before I "go postal".

I hope everyone has a lovely, lovely day.  And thanks again for letting me vent and being here for me.  It really means a lot.

Hello all,

I am glad Christmas is over. It tends to magnify the hurts.

Dawn, is the hubby depressed? Does he handle all Christmases like this. If so, he may have seasonal depression. If not, it has to be something that happened to him as a kid. I'm so sorry. I agree with Connie, buy yourself something decadent.

I sobbed when i read about Crystal's daughter and her family's reaction to knowing Spanish. What a beautiful story. it's the kind of story I hear on Moody Radio during the holiday season, or the kind of story you read in those Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

Yesterday i wanted to see Les Miserables but my husband said he did not want to see a sad movie at Christmas, so we went to see Djhango instead. I guess a movie about  being separated by a slave master from your wife who is beaten and raped and sold to a Master who saves the skull of his Mammy is not sad. 3 hours of my life; never to be seen again. Ugh.The 11:10a show was loaded in New Lenox. I guess the world is happy with this type of thing at Christmastime.

The only good thing about yesterday was I worked out like a demon and felt like a rubberband- when i was done; snappy and flexible. I love the gym.

No leftovers. I stayed home alone and will not disclose what I ate. It was awful and I will never admit how truly pathetic it was. LOL

I've decided I'm going out and getting a turkey for us on Saturday. Then I will make tons of leftovers and be ready for the stiff, unforgiving hi-protein diet I will start again on Jan 1, like i do every year.

Blessings to one of the best group of people on OH. You make my day everyday.

Sharon

Sharon

We all have our bad days or weeks.  The difference is that now we recognize it and can acknowledge our slips and move forward.  We  know our surgeries work and we know the right steps.  When we slip. we need to give ourselves forgiveness and then work on getting back on track.  We are human and we all have those moments.  You realize what you ate, and why.  Now you can focus on getting back on track and become more aware that if you find yourself in the same situation you need to be extra aware of the foods around you and the precautions that you must take.  Forgive yourself.  Hugs.