Good Monday Morning!

Well good morning my Indiana family. It's actually more my night, as I'm sitting at work for just another hour before I get to go home and get some sleep. Hope this Friday finds you all doing well. I have tonight off, and thank goodness. I just worked 4 - 12 hour nights here at work. BLAH! I'm ready for one off...but then it's back for 2 more, then 7 off...WOOOO
I'm kinda having some issues with eating. Mostly bordom eating. I find myself eating every couple of hours or so. I didn't really pay much attention until I got on the scale. Yeah, I've put on about 10 lbs. That's really scary! I need a little kick in the butt to get myself back on track. It's frustrating, but I just seem to always feel like I'm hungry. I dunno what the deal is with that. Does anyone else struggle with this? I wish I could get motivated to get into an exercise routine. I've REALLY slacked off with that. I've become just plain lazy. It's like I lost the weight and just thought it would stay off, but I know that's not how it works. The surgery was only a tool, and I have to MAKE it work, it's not going to just happen. I know this. I never wanted to put this down anywhere because I feel so guilty. I feel like I'm failing. I've fallen off the wagon I suppose. It sucks. I have a feeling I'm going to be struggling with this for the rest of my life. I don't EVER want to be like I was. Sorry to complain, just need a little nudge in the right direction.

Good morning all! 

I am off and running.  I am work and ready for a new week.  I had a great weekend!  The kids are with their Dad for two weeks.  I will miss them horribly.  But I plan to stay busy and time will fly.  Hoping you all have a great day!

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Good Morning!!  Rain again dang-it. I am so sick of rain and my yard knows it too. Not enough direct sun to make my veggie garden grow. I guess its suppose to be nice the rest of the week, nice and hot! I better stay out of the sun since I am still a bit sore from sunburn. But, oh was it worth it!
Better get back to work and do something constructive.  Have a good day today!!

Good morning all! Hope you all have a good week. I am starting this week in looser clothes than last week. I guess some of my swelling has at last gone down.

Johanna it is nice to meet someone else on here from Terre Haute!

Is there anyone in here that struggled to get all the protein in the first two weeks after surgery? I have had a bought with lactose intolerance so I bought the EAS AdvantEdge powder to add to my drinks so that I could get some protein in however I am struggling to get it all in! I know it takes time so I will keep plugging along!

KristieJane

Kristie Jane,

I think most of us (if not all) had problems getting everything in the first month or so. If it wasn'****er, it was protein. Just do your best. One of these days you will realize that it finally got a little easier. I have a portion on my profile geared for pre-ops & newbies. You may want to check it out.

Welcome to the board and congrats on the start of your journey.

Sherri

Good Monday everyone! I have a packed day today. Gonna start with a trainer workout at the gym, then hading to the store to pick up goodies to take to Sherri and Bill. Will deliver it all this afternoon, cleaning my whole house so that it's prepared for the Tastefully Simple party that I have scheduled tomorrow night. I work tonight then busy day tomorrow too.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Melissa

Good morning everyone. Well..it is still 'technically 'morning'. It seems late to me though (it's 9:45). I woke up ~8 but was really hurting. I took my pain meds and just chilled while waiting for them to kick in. Yaye! I can move again! Ok. Slowly..but without as much pain anyway.

Whitney...I do so understand about that boredom munching. I think most of us do. The biggie is that you identified that you have a problem with it. When you get bored, try drinking a glass of water instead. I found out when I was on my ice chip diet last week that most of my 'hunger' could be resolved if I just had something to crunch...like ice. I have also gotten into doing my Sudoku's while watching tv. I can't just sit there and watch or my hands think they need exercise...to my mouth. So I work on a puzzle instead. Unless it's Lost or Hero's, tv shows doesn't offer enough stimulation for my brain to keep my hands from wandering. Physically, I can't get up and 'do' right now so I have to try to do it mentally. I think it's really helped. Weight loss really is about making lifestyle changes. Eating the right foods is part of it. But learning what to do with the rest of your body (starting with the brain!!) to prevent you from eating too much of that good thing is another part. Don't consider it 'failing'. You didn't fail. You didn't get back to your original weight and wonder what the heck happened. You realized it after ONLY ten pounds. That is WAY better than you would had done if you quit 'dieting' before, right? You just learned that you had to adjust your course a little to keep your journey going forward. You are doing fantastic!

Melissa...I really do appreciate you cooking for us today. I think you must be a superwoman! To do that for us...with having two young ones, a hubby, a full time job, etc. Thank you so very much.

I hope you all have a wonderful day today...thunderstorms and all.....
Sherri

Sherri, I am far from superwoman, just glad I could help you out today. Hope you and Bill enjoy your dinner and that you're feeling full of ***** again very soon!

Melissa

Good morning everyone
I didnt sleep much wondering what to say to my neighbor,her hubby took a cycle ride just down the street from us and was killed they have 2 young kids and hearing her crying was heart wrenching Im sorry doesnt seem to be enough .
I looked around and Neil was crying and said life is gone in an instant Lisa.
I think Neil has became more level headed and i have got more airheaded is that possible?
Neil is back to work so its me and the boys again so we can back to normal....
Sherry  i agree Melissa  has super powers with all she does,enjoy your dinner
Tracy i dont thinbk you work i think you play.lol
Johanna so glad you and the girls had fun]
Melissa hope you have a great party
Well time to get busy have a good day and stay safe

happy monday all
hope everyone had a good father's day...
ive been so busy these last couple of weeks that i need a map with a big "X" on it to tell me where (and when) i am....
this appt...that appt...and rehab 35 miles (one way) three times a week is causing havok w/ me
went to see the cardiac surgeon friday and he will not clear me for WLS until i pass a stress test and have a visit w/ the cardiologist...he is somewhat concerned about protein issues with RNY, but feels that i started out to get the RNY and that i should push forward, speak to dr. jones (which i am doing tomorrow morning) and see what she has to say about it...in the meantime ive got to get
A) an appt w/ the cardiologist BEFORE july 10...DIDNT HAPPEN!!! Cant get me in until 07/21
b) get a stress scheduled and PASS it
c) get my SECOND sleep study done and get my CPAP machine by 07/08
d) go back to the cardiac surgeon to get cleared for WLS...we'll see....with holidays and vacation....dunno
sooooooooooo..it sounds very much like i could get delayed yet AGAIN!!!
im starting to get frustrated with the entire situation!!! arghhhhhhhhhh!!! that's me screaming!
the cardiac surgeon wants to see me again in 2 weeks due to issues with my incision site....the very bottom and the very top are not closing up and hes concerned.  i have been cleared to drive (if i feel i can)...so i rushed home, got in my jeep and drove to town...BIG MISTAKE!!!! just b/c they tell you that you can do something "if you feel like it"...doesn't necessarily mean that your body will cooperate...amazing how many muscles you use just to drive...arghhh!!!!  
the cardiac surgeon is concerned also b/c i am still having heart pain and pain down my left arm with exertion and shortness of breath.  he's concerned at this point about me going back to work 08/10...as am i.  my job is EXTREMELY stressful and my FOUR bosses are none too understanding...so i am actually concerned if i can go back to that job at all...we shall see....i went ahead and filled out an ap for ss disability with all of my comorbidities hopefully it will happen...we'll see...
well enough of that...
whitney---take one day @ a time and sherri's idea of keeping your hands busy may just be the trick ya need
sherri---sounds like you're on your road to recovery....ill be thinking about ya!
tracy---GET TO WORK!!! hahaah!!!
Melissa---do you EVER slow down???
Lisa---i am terribly sorry about your neighbor...my thoughts and prayers are with them

hope everyone has a great monday!!! im off to get a shower and head to rehab!!!