Sunday...

Good morning everyone! We got rained out of the races last night, so we're going today. Instead of lunch with my friends Kym & Rick, we switched it to dinner. Race starts at 2 so we'll probably target being at the track at noon.  I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it this Tuesday night. For those who didn't catch Floyd's post, it's dinner at Ryan's on Shadeland (Eastside), 6pm. Remember that this, as well as ALL of our activities is for Pre & Post-ops!!! If you're a member on this board, you & your family are welcome!! If you'd like to come, just reply on here or on Floyd's post so he knows how many to reserve a table for. I've had weird dreams lately. I think it's my body's way of saying that I'm trying to juggle too much at once. In the dream, Bill & I were walking down the stream and came upon a row of A class RV's (the ones that look like a bus) (because we own an A Class?). We across the street from it and went into this little building. Suddenly, Chance was with us (???) and it ended up being a photography studio and wach of us had to get pics done...kinda like a passport type only who ever was getting done had to sit perfectly still fo 5 minutes. Bill had his done, then Chance. During my turn, I got up and walked out (photographer because Kym is taking pre-plastics photo's of me tonight in her studio????). Then I am in Dr. Bergman's office and she's instructing her nurse to do some kind of procedure on me (sounded painful), she left the room, then the nurse left to get some supplies, and I walk out of there...next thing I know, I'm back in the photographer's studio asking if I ruined my pics (and yes, I had). Then, Bill & I (with no Chance) is at some RV place to get something fixed. While Bill is at the counter, I walk away to call Dr. Bergman's office to apologize for leaving. Then I woke up. Weird huh? It's funny that Lilly's didn't play a role in it too. Maybe I feel like I'm trying to juggle too much on my time off (RV, Bill, family..ie Chance, Plastics, pre-op pics, etc). Ah well, in a few weeks, I won't be juggling anything except healing! Oh..and a few books. I've been holding my Harry Potter book back just for the occation! Annette...I'd love to hear your opinion of the surgery center's night stay. Marianne wasn't too impressed with how prepared they are for bariatric patients dietary needs. You all have a good day today! Sherri

Hi Sherri, & everyone,  I woke up really early today, must have been all that late night baking I did last night for the bake sale this Sat. I made alot of SF stuff- some of it didn't turn out too good, so had to throw it out & start again. I never did that belfore WLS- I'd eat the "mistakes" & believe me there were tons of them! So today, I'm catching up on my emails, and got to get ready for church soon. We don't have any plans for today- just "livin life "as it comes! Sherri- sounds like your mind is "spinning"with all the things you've got going on- time to slow down alittle girl!! Just think, your 4 yr. re-birthday and upcoming "new body' are almost here!!!Gotta tell you, I really think you'll do great- you have the right attitude and determination to make this work!! Dana & I are so looking forward to Tues. nite- and seeing everyone! Is Bill going to "tell all" about the RV that night? maybe if it isn't too late, we can stop by afterward & see it/visit. Your time of healing will fly by- right now you need to slow down alittle girl.,ok?! You can always have Bill bring you in some of your Achieve One drinks while at the hospital! BTW, where is that store you talked about that sold it????I didn't know anyone in Indy did- just wondered. Gotta get off  here and get ready to go, so have a great Sunday everyone! The sun just came ut here- woo-hoo! (((hugs))) Ellen

Ellen, I don't know if Bill plans on opening his mouth or what. If he doesn't, I just may invite you & Dana to swing by the house. The local place for AchievOne is: The Good Stuff 222 E. Market Indianapolis...46204 317-630-9155 The next closest place is over 100 miles away in Milford, OH.  Can't wait to see you Tuesday!! Sherri ps..Me slow down?? Not until I HAVE to! LOL!!

Good Sunday morning to all.  I just got up, and I am so stiff and sore. I know we needed rain, but my body aches and hurts so bad. I will be glad to get this excess weight off, so I won't be going thru this as bad!  My family and I have nothing planned today either. It is the first Sunday that I haven't been busy as can be with company and things like that. I kinda like it!  I may even crawl back in after church, but who knows! LOL Time to get ready to go. Have a great day!

Good morning from Woods and Waters campground.  Yeah. free WiFi.  For you campers this is a nice little campground. Very clean and very friendly.  It is run by an older couple and I think they have their kids to help out.  We had one of the windows leak a little last night in th heavy rain so DH took the sheets up to the laundry area to dry. Looks like I have a caulking job to do when I get home.  Sherri it is funny what we dream sometimes. Sometimes we can make some sense out of them and sometimes they are just to bizzarre.   You are just too busy but I cna't envision you as someone that could run on a slower schedule.  My DH is like that.  If I find him sitting I wonder if he is sick.    What is your PS date?  I wish I were ready for that but I need to do some more pre work.  Maybe next year at this time.   I saw a post earlier this week about good sales at Coldwater Creek at the Edinburg outlets.  I think we will head there before we go to the hotel in Elizabeth tonight. (bummer, WiFi at hotel is $10 a day!)  Oh well, I'll be to busy winning at the slots to be on line anyway.  .  May lay by the pool when I run out of money.  I picked up something at the store the other day ( says NEW on box) It is Flavor Blends for coffee made by splenda.  I got the mocha flavor.  I love it.  They also come in hazelnut and vanilla.  This morning I sprinkled one on my instant oatmeal and it was great!  Question for those that are over a year out.  Do you still take the previcid (or other such med) to protect tummy?   I forgot to ask my surgeon on my last visit if I need to stay on it and my perscription is about to run out and I wonder If I should renew.  I've never had any stomach problems , before or after.  You all have a good day. I probably won't be back on till we get home on Tues unless I find free WiFi some where.  That is such a rip at the hotel. 

Jan, You're right. Me slow down? Only when recovering from a surgery!! Oh..the plastics will be on Sept 25th. I'm getting the tummy & thighs done..as I refer to as 'my bottom half'. This spring, I'll take care of the top half. I'm thinking about maybe doing the arms when I have the girls done. I had tried the Splenda coffee mix in French Vanilla and couldn't stand it. Maybe I'll give the mocha java a try. No, I don't take Prevacid anymore. After that first year when the ulcers stopped and the stricture issues stopped, I was good to go pouch-wise (except it being picky now & then). Sherri ps...Ellen...I'm coming up on my 3rd anniversary on the 17th, not my 4th. Give me time girl! LOL!

Happy Sunday!!! I feel a little better today. The sinuses and chest aren't quite as junky soo thats a plus. I've decided to put my scale away. I've become obsessed with it! I step on it every time I go near it and I need to quit. Sooo I will only be pulling it out once every other week on Fridays when hubby is home after this coming Friday. LOL I know I sound pitiful but I cannot help it. I'm absolutely addicted. I don't know why I worry so much about gaining weight I haven't eaten more then a teaspoon here and there every few days in almost 6 weeks!!!! Crazy crazy.. Hopefully soon my tummy will start excepting stuff soon! I really want tuna!!! Anyways enough of my whining. This coming week is going to be super crazy busy. Tuesday I have to go to my ENT and I'm dreading it. My sinuses have still been a mess since my second sinus surgery and I'm expecting him to say he wants to try again. I'm not really sure I wanna do this.  Friday is another follow up with Dr Cacucci (these biweekly trips to Carmel are a killer on the gas tank/pocket) but it's worth it if we get things settled down and figured out. Who knows what else is planned during the week between. 

Sherri, I didn't stay overnight.  For $600 I figured I could stay at the Conrad.  I thought I'd be better off going home before the "good" drugs wore off.  The surgery center was very accomodating while I was there.  They were very attentive...until around 6 pm.  Their staff had mostly gone home and I could tell they were ready to get out of Dodge.   I didn't realize how long it would take for me to fully wake up.  I guess the longer you are asleep, the longer it takes to wake up.  It took several hours for me to begin to feel like I could stay awake for more than a few minutes. For me it was a good decision to go home early.  Darrell took good care of me. The center provides water, but I took some shortbread cookies (low in sugar, easy on the tummy) to snack on.  They are not really prepared for folks like us.  Take a small, cushy pillow to put between your tummy and the seatbelt for the ride home. Best wishes on a speedy recovery.