Saturday, in the park.....

Ok, where is everyone on this beautiful Saturday?  Sleeping in wrapped in your blankets eh?  Actually it's pretty dark and dreary out there.  Next week is supposed to be better and sunny.
We're going out with some friends for dinner.  A couple of years ago she had surgery she said was gall bladder.  Well, a few months later she was down about 50 pounds.  Ya think it might have been more than gall bladder?  Well, uncouth me, asked her if she had bariatric surgery and she said no.  I just don't believe her, because she has since lost another 40 or so.  So, I didn't tell her that I had it done either.  I don't know if they'll be able to tell I've lost 35 or not, but if she asks I'm going to be up front with it.  We're going to dinner, and I'm not going to be eating much of anything so I'm sure they'll know.  Just kind of bugs me.  I guess I'm feeling a little cranky this morning.  Sounds like it eh?
Post on people.
Jan

OK Jani is the official early bird. I was up at 3 am and then at 4 and then again at 5 seems like every hour on the hour. Planning planning planning for the big
WLS. I just wish that I would get my date soon so that I can get on with it.
I hate prolonging the unknown. Lets just get it done and get it over with.

Will it is time to go good-willing and then some.

Have a great Saturday.

Jan Try not to dwell on your friend much. Just be happy that she has found a way to beat the weight issues. And if she asks about the WLS be proud, you have gone where most folks won't!
And you are the brave one.

Of course you're right.  I just thought we were close enough friends that she could share something like that with me.  Oh well, like you said, I am proud of what I've done and accomplished.  I need to get more exercise in tho.  maybe the weight will come off more quickly if I exercise more....ya think??

Good morning everyone.I was up early too.My kids returned from down state with their daddy at 6 am.They were gone for 2 months.Summer is over and back to school in 10 days.Gotta get a couple more pairs of jeans and they are ready.Just wanted them to be with me when we bought them because my lil guy is chunky.I agree with you Jani.Be a proud woman and tell your friend the truth.I do.I guess some people are ashamed or just not comfortable sharing that much I am not sure.My philosophy is I want to live as long as possible and I chose to do so with surgery due to being unable to do it without the help of a tool.I am proud of what I have chosen and accomplished and I am sure you are too.I am proud of you too!Most people say this is the easy way out.I disagree.Pain and vomiting and learning to eat all over again and incorporating exercise and vitamins and support groups into my new life was not as easy as some would believe but I am glad I did it.Enjoy a lazy rainy day.I am cleaning and cleaning and now cooking that the boys are home.

Easy way out my tush!  Exercise, extra vitamins, special blood work, followups.  HA!
The sun is out now and the sky is blue.  It's a gorgeous day!  Took the girls for a walk, but not a real long one, the old girl tuckered out.
Glad your kids are back with you.  Bet you missed them for two months, wow.
Today my DIL is dropping of my grandoggy, Frank, for me to babysit overnight.  he's a cutie, but has liver disease and is deaf because of the antibiotics he was put on as a puppy.  He's a happy go lucky 1 year old and gets along well with my three older dogs.  It'll sure be fun tonight!

Morning Everyone!

Is it sad to say I am ready for my DH to go back to work.. This week he has been on an unpaid leave because of the economy... and even though it has been nice to have him here to help with the baby at night.. I am ready to get back to MY routine. LOL I do love him though so I can't complain to much.

Been a busy week around here... We went to the zoo on Thursday and enjoyed the cooler weather and saw a ton of animals... Today we are hoping to get some painting done outside before it rains and hopefully I cacn get some housework done if the baby sleeps..Otherwise I will just hang out. I would love to get out in the garden tomorrow too.. The weather will be nice and cool and will not make me hate being out there.

Jani --- I had a friend that hid it from people too.. I knew about it because that is how I met her... But I think that people start to notice if something is changing.... Especially i fyou know the history and what changes a body goes through with the surgery... Kind of like you cannot pull the wool over everyone's eyes... I myself have always been honest with people about my choice to have surgery... I think knowing the size I was and the size I am now... there is a big difference and I am proud of my accomplishment... There is no shame in needing help for the weight loss.

If she is private about her choice let her be private.. But I just want you to be proud of what you have done and what you have accomplished in this period of time!

I guess I was just being a little sensitive and cranky this morning.  I'll probably tell them when they come today.  I don't have any pants down here that fit me anymore and I'm constantly pulling them up.  They'll probably notice that.  If they mention anything about my weight loss I'll tell them.  If not, I won't.  Ya, I guess I'm still a little cranky.

Morning! Got to sleep in a bit - still somewhat on CA time...

Rainy and dreary this morning (Jan - you may ask yourself what you got yourself into moving up here!  lol).  I see "downstate" is supposed to get some sunshine and warmer temps....

Everyone approaches the surgery in a different way.  Initially, I didn't tell anyone because I had a bad experience when I did, but now, after they can see the results, they can't really talk bad about the surgery to me.  Mostly when I tell people I had WLS they say "but you look so healthy"... and I tell them its because I'm doing it the right way and doing what I'm supposed to be doing.  Its kinda hard to argue with success... NOW - to just keep it off! 

It's gorgeous here right now.  Sunny and blue sky with a breeze.  I could live all year with this kind of weather!  Lately people have been asking me if I'm crazy to be moving north!  I don't think so, but they're making me wonder....
Next week at this time I'll be a permanent northerner!
Jan

This isn't a "typical" year as everyone knows - and the year I moved up here ('92) also was the 2nd coldest summer on record and I paniced and said "what the heck did I DOOOO?"  This year is comparable.

I've got an opportunity to move to VA after the first of the year and may be taking it.  I can transfer my job - so that's all good.  I lived out there for almost 2 years and loved the "real" seasons - where spring comes in March, fall in November and winter is only 3-4 months, with some 60's and 70's sprinkled in during those months... the trade off is - lots of people, lots of traffic and my family isn't there.........  TC is a great place to live - most of the time..........