Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Good Morning, Happy Hump Day Everybody! How is everyone? How goes the eating, fluids, supplements and exercise? I'm doing good on all fronts except the exercise. My sister and I have committed to getting back to the gymn in the next week. I'm not sure how that's going to go since McMom went back to the surgeon yesterday and is now scheduled for additional (out patient) surgery next Tuesday at 1:45. Not to get too detailed, but they need to do a skin graft at the original mastectomy sight. She's doing okay, but is frustrated that she's not bouncing back like a teenager. She feels great that they did take out two drains yesterday, so that only leaves one in. She'd also like to have had the skin graft scheduled for yesterday (or today at the latest). She has always reminded me throughout my life of a saying that my Dad used to say (when he was alive) in a half kidding-half serious manner "patience brings astonishing rewards". I looked at her last night and said in the same tone that she always uses "patience brings astonishing rewards". I am a pretty patient person (for the most part), but sometimes....ya just feel like saying "screw patience". Sorry, don't mean to be so crude, but I'm sure you've all felt the same way at some point or another. I'm hoping after this skin graft next week, she'll really be on the road to recovery. I just want her to feel good and not be bothered by pain. Well, I apologize for the long post.....I haven't even gotten my shower yet this morning and I've got to get to the office to do some work and attend a meeting. Have a wonderful day! Take Care, Terry

Morning - Soooo glad two of the drains are gone! When do they think the other drain will go? I'm sorry she's got to go through yet another procedure, but I hope once it's done, she can be fully on the road to recovery. Patience? What's that? I want it now!!! Actually, I do find that as I get older, I have more or less, depending upon the situation. I'm usually pretty patient with the kids, but less so with my co-workers!!!! Thank God for Effexor!!!!!! It must be so hard for her, because I know she's usually such an upbeat person. This, too, shall pass - although not as quickly as she might like!!!! Just take care of yourself - don't get too burned out or you won't do anyone any good. Nothing much going on this morning. I had to leave in a hurry yesterday at 2:30 because K had an asthma attack at school so I had to take her to the doctor's, where she got two treatments and some Prednisone. By the time I left her last night, she was almost back to normal, but she's staying home with Gary today just to be sure. So now I've got to clean up the mess I left when I ran out of here yesterday! I briefly contemplated staying home, but I can't keep doing that! So that's it - let me know if I can do anything to help. Tia

Hi Tia, I hope that K is feeling much better today. I know that asthma is a scary thing. It's Wednesday so hopefully the rest of the work week will go by quickly for you. I know that I am already ready for the weekend. I need to get some energy today or I might have to find a place to take a nap. I have several errands to run at lunch so I can't take a nap then. We are quite busy with this school play and the Christmas program at church so it's late nights, no relaxing time at home and early mornings for me for several more days. Welcome to the holiday rush! Its all good. Have a good one! Hugs, Robin

Hi Robin - Yep, K's asthma rears its head about once a year, just about the same time every year. It's usually preceded by a cold, which then triggers the asthma. Although she loves school, I think she'll enjoy being home today with Daddy. I'm ready for the weekend, too. I hope you have a great time on Saturday. KB & I are making cookies/candy for their teachers in the a.m., and then the bday party in the afternoon. On Sunday, Mom, Dad & I will do our twice annual "grave visit," where we go to 3 different graveyards to lay Christmas flowers. Not an especially fun thing to do, but we think it's important to remember our loved ones, especially since no one else in our family does this. More cooking baking, because Mom & I are going to a Christmas tea/cookie exchange on the 10th. We're leaving for NYC on the 6th and will be back late on the 7th. I CAN'T WAIT! It's a holiday highlight for us, and we look forward to it all year long. So I'm off next week, but, as you know, this time of year, off doesn't mean not busy!!! Anything but!!! But anal perfectionist that I am, I wouldn't have it any other way. Mom & I do plan on attending on the 17th, so I look forward to meeting your whole gang!!! Hope you can rest up! But be careful, I've heard that companies frown on employees napping at their desks!!!!!! Have a wonderful day - hope you get control of the fibromyalgia, and not the other way around. Tia

Good morning Terry Patience is for everyone else .. never for ourselves I can understand McMom's impatience with getting everything back to 'normal' and wanting it NOW!!! Hope the time til next Tuesday flies by and she's all fixed up soon. I saw an UGLY number on the scale this a.m. I am not exactly sure what I am doing wrong, but the numbers are going the wrong way for sure. I am definitely not a poster child for WLS BUT I don't consistently make bad choices and I eat a reasonable amount of food daily. I know the exercise is a big part of it and I do not exercise. I am commiting to calling Big Vanilla this week to see about going for a tour and checking out a membership. I really don't have the disposable income to do that, but I'll find a way .. if not I'll be spending the non-existent disposable income buying larger clothes AGAIN. I've got to buckle down today and get working on the COOP plan for the department. I have everyone's input, now I have to put the first section together and submit it to the Emergency Management COOP director for his review before it goes to the State. This is a long term project (6 to 9 months) and we are just beginning ... arghhhhh. And of course, it's not a static project ... once 'completed' it will be tested and revised to be sure it's always up to date. Ok, enough fiddling around .. time to fill the coffee mug and get crackin'. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Mo

Hi Mo. I just wanted to drop you a line of encouragement today. Hang in there! Are you writing down your food intake? What abou****er? Maybe a week or two of getting back to basics will help. Or perhaps just cutting way back on the carbs again. Exercise will make a huge difference. Right now I am very tired and achy but that is because I have fibromyalgia and I got out of my exercise routine. Now that I am back at it I'll be sore and tired for about a week and then my body will stop fighting me and I'll get my energy back. I just have to keep working at it. (oh and my appetite is HUGE right now, you'd think I was working out for 5 hours a day! ) You may not be a poster child for wls but you are a success. You are just going thru a rough spot right now. You can do this! You can get back to basics and you can get an exercise routine going! Stay encouraged! Hugs, Robin

Robin, Thanks so much for the support! Hugs, Mo

Good morning! I did not want to get out of bed today. I have fibromyalgia and since I didn't exercise regularly for the past 3 weeks, my routine this week is really kicking my butt. I know it'll pay off in the end but I am sure wishing I had stayed the course and not stopped for even a few days. I should be my usual self in about a week. I bought some more sublingual b-12 yesterday so I know that'll help too. I hope that the time flies quickly for your mom. I am sure that she is more than ready for this to be over with. Y'all are in my prayers. I agree with Mo, patience is for other people. Have a great day. Hugs, Robin

Hmm My question is: I have been very patient. Now Where is my reward????? As we all find in time, that what appeared to take forever was actually a short period of time. I know that may not be of much comfort for your mother, but it may help to keep you a little more grounded. I think you need to schedule a pedicure for yourself. The pampering and time away will do you wonders. Be gentle with yourself.... Aime