Good Wednesday Morning Everybody!

Good Wednesday Morning Everybody! So how is everyone on this happy hump day? I have had a few hectic days here at work so I've been somewhat lurking on the board. How's your week going? Getting your supplements/protein in? How abou****er/liquids? Okay, and the dreaded "E" word - exercise? Everything is going great for me. I've been doing great with everything. Exercise is becoming easier since I joined the gym last week. I've been to the gym every other day and I do weights then and sometimes a half hour or so on the elliptical at the gym. On the days I don't go to the gym I do a half hour/2.5 miles on the elliptical at home. I'm kicking butt! The scale hasn't moved, but I "feel" smaller....not sure why that is, but we'll see. I'm just gonna keep on keeping on. If I don't lose any more weight and my body is saying "this is it", I'll accept it (maybe not gracefully, but I'll accept it). I think when I get PS, I'll lose at least another 20lbs or so. Have a great day! Take Care, Terry

Good morning Terry Happy Hump Day right back at ya! I'm trying to get my head back into being mindful of what goes into my mouth and working on the motivation to at least go walking. All summer it was TOO hot (that was my excuse at least) and now it seems to have cooled off dramatically so now THAT is my excuse ... geeeez .. I just need to kick myself. I got a pass for the new pool at Big Vanilla in the mail yesterday. I think I may go check the place out, but I really don't see much point in making a commitment until the end of October after all my traveling is done. My boss is back today. I haven't seen her in almost 2 weeks. I was out a Friday, then she was gone all last week through yesterday. We will have a lot to catch up on. Have an 'upgrade' meeting at 9 this morning. It's looking like our scheduled October 7 date is in jeopardy ... I'm losing track of how many times we have postponed. Maybe there will be some good news at this meeting for a change Have a great day! Hugs, Mo

Good Rainy Morning - At least it is here in Pikesville. I read but didn't post yesterday because I didn't get in the office until 11. Our power went out around 4:30 a.m., and didn't come back on until around 9, so - no power, no blow dryer, no workie!! Been kind of in a funk lately, don't really know what that's all about. I think it's a lack of $$$, work stressors, home stressors, etc., probably mostly a lack of $$$ though. I can't really say that I blow my $$$, but it's hard to stretch a paycheck sometimes, as you all well know! Oh, well, this, too shall pass! But I hope it passes quickly!!! I had to buy some new pants, I mean I HAD to buy some new pants! Got rid of about 12 pair out of the closet, which left me with some jeans which are inappropriate for work. Got some nice ones at FB; who knew WLS could be so $$$$$!!!! Terry, good for you on kicking your own butt! Now, if you could just drive north and kick mine, too! Actually, I'm going to go again next week to my gym. Having to work late this week isn't exactly conducive to me driving to the gym after a 12 hour day, so hopefully, next week will be back to normal. Mo, I hope my Mom didn't pluck your nerves on Sunday - I kept hearing her try to give you advice on picking crabs!! I love her, but she can be such a Mom sometimes!!! She wants to take care of the world. She enjoyed herself, though, and I hope no one minded that she was there. She doesn't get out much since she doesn't drive, and Dad's not always willing to take her out. I know she enjoyed meeting everyone she hears me talk so much about! Okay, well, I'm gonna go grab another cup of coffee and try to get rid of this funk!!! Have a good day everyone!!

Hi Tia Your mom was a doll! I did like I do with my mom, tuned out the part I didn't need/want I am thinking that your mom and Terry's mom and Leslie's mom could be a regular part of the crowd (and Robin's Dad too .. he was a character at Arundel Mills ) The more the merrier (though I'm not sure I'm ready to subject y'all to Mr Mo) I didn't get my coffee made before my 9 o'clock, so now I'm getting ready to pour the first cup. I'm weaning myself off the 'creamer' stuff and trying to go back to black. A few calories here and there maybe it will help ??? Hugs, Mo

Good morning. Sorry this is a long one. I guess I am catching up since I missed yesterday. I guess yesterday was one of those days. I had my 6 month follow-up with my surgeron so I didn't get to wor****il 11:00. Then Jay, the guy I support, was totally bugging me with all of his all important, last minute meeting/calendar changes. I guess I just need to accept that this will be my job, scheduling and rescheduling all of his meetings and appts. Sometimes he really wants to cram so much in. Thats not a problem usually, until he wants to do something last minute and then I am scrambling to get a mtg room and RSVP's and even coordinating with others calendars. I know I'll get a handle on all of this but being the perfectionist that I am I want to be perfect at it now. It'll be okay. I am just venting. Thanks for allowing it. My surgeon is very pleased. He said that 75+ lbs ins 6 months is great. I think so too! He is checking my blood to make sure all my levels are okay. He is slightly concerned about my protein levels because I am still losing hair but he thinks that should stop soon. He thinks I might have an ulcer since too often when I eat, and it doesn't matter what I eat, I get sharp pains in my stomach and I get severe gurgling and rolling of what pretty much feels like air bubbles every time I eat. Said it sounds like an ulcer so he is checking that and has me on Prevacid for now. I love my surgeon. He is so personable. A very nice guy and really cares. He also will give hugs at the end of our appts. Does that with all his patients. He has helped to change my life and put me in a new direction to health and happiness. I was happy before but am much more happy now. I asked how much more weight he thinks I'll lose and he said in the next 6 months I should lose another 30 lbs. My goal is to lose 50 in 6 months. I hope I can do it. He did say that to get there I will have to really vamp up the exercise. Which I am already doing. Well, other than my griping about my bosses ever fickle mind and schedule, I am doing well. I am getting in my vitamins. Struggling with the water the past few days as I am cold and don't want to drin**** water. I can't room temp water. I really need to get some tea to drink hot. In the cooler months I wish I liked coffee drinks. Terry, way to do with the exercise. I wish I had an eliptical. I love that machine. You will lose inces for sure. Do you know when you want to get PS? I keep watching those plastic surgery shows on DHC to see how people do with thigh lifts, which I am really hoping to get, along with the tummy and boobs. But that is still a long way off. Tia, hang in there sweetie. I totally understand $$$ stress. We are really trying to hold on since my hubby hasn't gotten a check from his new job yet. My check just won't take care of everything and we are really pinching pennies. It totally sucks! My kids are feeling the crunch too. And there are always so many things to get for school, I still have to spend at least another $30 each for workbooks, calculators and reeds. I've had to tell my kids to let their teachers know that they will get the rest of their supplies this weekend. I know it is embarrassing for them but I don't see any reason to mince words. They understand and are so great about being patient. I enjoyed your mom on Sunday. She seems like a really sweet person, just like you! Hi Mo. That pool pass sounds great. I hope you get good news from your meeting. Hugs everyone! Robin

Hi Robin, I'm not sure about the PS. I watch the shows on DHC too. I haven't even had any consultations yet. I know I'm gonna need the boob job, tummy tuck/lower body lift, thigh job, arm job....you name it and I need it clipped and tucked... I'll probably start looking into it next spring and then get it lined up for next fall or winter of 2008. I know it'll have to be done over a few/several procedures. I like the idea of getting it over and done with all at once, but that's really scary. I'm not rushing into anything because I don't want to have it too soon and then have to go back and have something re-done. That just seems like a waste to me. I know being patient about sagging skin isn't fun, but I'm determined to do it. Hm...wonder if duct tape will fix it for now? HAHA Hugs, Terry

Good morning! Feeling blah today....don't know if it is the weather or what. I am doing good on the water thing....always sipping The vitamins are still giving me problems...still get nausous when I chew them...and to think, I have to take another one in the afternoon. Vitamin time is becoming my dreaded time of the day. I have my 1 month post-op appointment on the 20th, so I will ask what is up with that then...until then, guess I have to deal with it. Went to the gym again last night (that makes 4 days in a row!)! But, I will not be going tonight, the need for more $$$ myself has taken over and I agreed to work my part-time job overnight. I have lost more since the last time I weighed myself. So that means that I only have 7 pounds to lose by the 20th (it is a personal goal), but if I don't do it then that is fine with me, I know eventually it will all come off. Well, guess I will be lurking through the day, no big jobs to do here at work today. Have a good one if I don't chit-chat with you all later.... Leslie

Terry on an exercise kick? Be careful, it can be addictive. Rock on! -Daniel