It's Tuesday
i'm watching the news this morning. It sounds like the south is getting is right now. Everyone be careful today. Yesterday was a little tough. It was my first day back to work after 2 weeks off. I know no everyone gets that time off. It was a great break for me.
Today is day 2 to be back. It will be a usual day. I am up and getting ready to seize the day. I only have work today. I may tutor after my regular day.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Carol
Heaviest/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt
I haven't seen the news yet today for the weather, but am dreading it. I even packed a bag in case it gets really bad and I'll beg a couch for the night. Although Antonette and Tracy have graciously offered me a bed if the weather ever gets too bad.
Dropped in to visit Brenda last night. She was tired of course, but looked better than I expected for all she's been through. They were getting ready to move her from ICU to a room so I left to get out of the way. Met Bill and Sherri coming in as I was leaving. I am so glad she is doing well so far. Continue to lift her up in prayer for healing.
Have a lot of work today. Another day like yesterday I suppose. The time flew so fast but that's good. I'd rather be busy and have the time pass quickly than be bored and time standing still. Guess I best get at it.
I hope everyone has a safe, warm, peaceful day. Stay in if you can. Watch out for the crazies if you can't.
Julie
Yesterday was a whirlwind for me. Funny how you never know what the day will bring. I had such plans of doing so many errands. Got none of it done as I had a phone call and had to rush off to tend to something in Fort Wayne. Keeping my fingers crossed it turns out the way it should. Then my sister came by and visited. We went out to dinner. Marc ate and we nibbled and talked. It was so great to see her and visit with her. She is down 115 lbs now and looks great! We were both saying how we love Dr. Gupta... she has helped us so much.
Today, who knows what I will be doing. I still have hopes of getting the carpets cleaned. I suppose I should do it. I will be alone all afternoon and evening so its the perfect time.
Paula, you sound like you are doing great! Don't over do it and wear yourself out! Glad you feel like being so active though... that's a good thing!
Jules and Carol, be safe and have a good day at work. I am hoping to join the workforce again soon!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Huge hugs,
Tracy
Tomorrow I am taking Sheila over to Franklin for her scope, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
Hugs and peace to you all.
Jeannie
33 lbs lost prior to surgery!
Happy Tuesday Everyone! It looks pretty foggy out here in southern Indiana. My hubby took my daughter to school and was worried about the ice. He said he didn't really encounter any. "Whew!" Thank goodness.
Jeannie I will be thinking of Sheila for her scope. I hope everything goes well with that.
Carol hope today is an easier day being back to work for you.
Julie I don't know how you keep the hours you do. I would be in bed by 8pm every night if I were you.
Tracy Hope you hear great news about that job soon.
Paula The not sleeping seems to be a common factor for some us. I seem to go through phases so far... I will sleep alot then not hardly sleep at other times. I have to factor in my leg pain though. I am so happy that you are doing so well.
I did have some problems with eating too much (I think), yesterday. Not sure why I had problems. But was sick a couple of times. This gives me a horrible headache when I get sick. So yesterday was not a good day.
I have my 3month check up with Dr. Cooper today. Looking forward to that and seeing the results of my blood work.
Hope everyone has a great day.



Good Day And Blessings Everyone,
Prayers and mojo being sent out to anyone having to travel in this crapola weather. I was gonna go get a loaf of bread and some sugar peas for dinner tonight.... but it's not that important. UGH!
Matt is in Ohio for this whole week on a training mission for work. They are closing the plant in Ohio for his company, they then posted for six people to travel to that plant (from ours) to learn how to run their production so it could be transferred to the plant here in Crawfordsville. Matt volunteered. I'm really proud of him. I don't know if many know from me of his history, but to make it short - Matt is the baby of his family, he's also learning disabled (they now call it midly to moderate mentally handicapped) and because he had to older brothers his mom never made him responsible for anything but himself, into adulthood she never required him to have a full time job and made situtations continuing that left him with very low self esteem. Right before I started dating him, he confided to me that he had just lost a job because he couldn't pass his six month required drug screening. We've been together a little over 3 years and he's just amazing. He takes such good care of us emtionally and financially. He's an awesome dad to Q too. All it took was me telling him that I believed in him and that there was nothing he couldn't do just as good as a normal person or even perhaps better then. I'm so proud of him. I'm so grateful I get to grow old with him.
So it's just Me, Q, Gage and my mom this week.
Having problems with weight gain... my band.... and my addiction to food. I have to constantly remind myself this is just as rough if not more then if I was addicted to drugs or alcohol. My counselor only has me scheduled once a month for seeing her.... but I need more. If I don't work through this anger and grief from my cancer then I won't/can't get through my issues/addiction to food, which means I will continue to gain weight which means fighting my band which means being depressed and back to begining with the food addiction. Such an endless circle, *sigh*. I really don't feel like a successful bander when I keep looping through the same 10 lbs right now. I really need more counseling and plan on telling her so.
Plans today - Teaching Q to color freestyle. Playing with Q on his learning horse. Laundry.Pay some bills. Getting things together for taxes. Making a wish list for our tax return. Getting things around for the clothing exchange (got men's stuff this time)
Dinner tonight is Garlic Beef and Broccoli with whole wheat chinese noodles.
I'm gonna try to go to the St Francis support group of Friday night and I'm not sure if I'll get the chance to post the rest of the week....... so..... everyone take care this week and do something nice for yourself come the weekend.
Blessings
Jodi
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
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