Friday Roll Call

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a great evening. I still have the flu so today is going to be another day spent mainly in bed....when I'm not washing sheets that is (like I am right now!). Oh well, at least I'm getting it overwith this last week of January instead of getting it the last week of Feb....when we're going to Vegas. Lost another pound because of it too. I managed to drink twice the water yesterday as we are suppose to so I know dehydration isn't happening. No appetite at all though. Tried to eat dinner and it was like I was freshly post-op...only my pouch didn't even want the 1 oz. Thank you for all the well wishes yesterday. I do appreciate such a caring WLS family! Sherri

I am even afraid to read your emails!!! I have 1 week to go before surgery.. I wash my hands constantly at work and feel like wearing rubber gloves everywhere!! Glad your stareting to get better and glad it took this oppertunity to loose a pound... I am trying to loose a few before surgery Linda

Conditioned Response Reactions To Life Events Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later, when our strong feelings have passed, we may be surprised at our reactions. Yet when we face a similar situation, again our reactions may be the same. When we understand those experiences, we can come that much closer to understanding our reactions and consciously change them. Between stimulus and reaction exists a fleeting moment of thought. Often, that thought is based on something that has happened to you in the past. When presented with a similar situation later on, your natural impulse is to unconsciously regard it in a similar light. For example, if you survived a traumatic automobile accident as a youngster, the first thing you might feel upon witnessing even a minor collision between vehicles may be intense panic. If you harbor unpleasant associations with death from a past experience, you may find yourself unable to think about death as a gentle release or the next step toward a new kind of existence. You can, however, minimize the intensity of your reactions by identifying the momentary thought that inspires your reaction. Then, next time, replace that thought with a more positive one. Modifying your reaction by modifying your thoughts is difficult, but it can help you to see and experience formerly unpleasant situations in a whole new light. It allows you to stop reacting unconsciously. Learning the reason of your reactions may also help you put aside a negative reaction long enough to respond in more positive and empowered ways. Your reactions and responses then become about what's happening in the present moment rather than about the past. As time passes, your negative thoughts may lose strength, leaving only your positive thoughts to inform your healthy reactions.

Good morning all. I was off yesterday...just felt under the weather. Today I will go in for a few hours...then deliver a gift bag...then back home to rest. Hope ya feel better by Monday Sherri. Hope you stay healthy for your surgery Miss Linda. Hope everyone has a lovely Friday!!! P.S. Could you pass on some of that weight loss formula to me Sherri? I am stuck between 150-152 and I want to be in the 140's

shoot i want some too whatever it is....i am sure stuck....i almost wanna think my body is happy right here...i thought eds surgery would have jump started some weight loss...

well, hopefully tomorrow will be a great day for ya since it is the week end...lol..get to feeling good... that ole ground hog day is coming and i sure hope he says spring is right around the corner ..though no complaints from me as far as this winter has been...

How ya'll doing up there in Indy? TGIF.......have a hair cut apt after work today HW 250 SW 235 CW 174 GW surgeon 165/mine 150/160??? Before I get too much SharPei skin

Good Morning all you wonderful WLS Folks, Hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend! Julie R.

Good Late Morning!. Hope you get well soon! I am just getting ready to go back to work (11 days post-op) and I am thinking about my one year anniversaary already! Wishful thinking! Have a great day everyone!

Morning All!!! Been dealing with the flue all this week - hence my MIA on the board. But I'm starting to feel a little better. Thank Goodness I am since my big trip is tomorrow evening. Been emailing Tania and Angela giving good lapband support and advice. Hope everyone has a good day and an excellent weekend. Jodi 8/31/2005 267/218/Healthy