Frigid Friday Roll Call
ITs cold and im insanely tired. Was busy doing things with my mom and kids last night. before i knew it, it was 130 am. Im so tired i really dont think im gonna make it a whole day at work!!
Today has me at work as long as i can stand it! Then home and nothing. I need a couple things at the grocery store and that will be it.
Kids are gonna play with there new play doh set. They love playdoh!
Today has me at work as long as i can stand it! Then home and nothing. I need a couple things at the grocery store and that will be it.
Kids are gonna play with there new play doh set. They love playdoh!
Good morning all!
Pam---Good luck with Brian and his numbers! I've been dealing with the same thing with Paul. He's lost weight since my surgery since he usually walks with me, but his cholesterol and triglycerides are up. His doc has had him on fish oil for it, but he's not good about remembering to take them.
Paula---Good luck with your job interview today!!!
I have to say I'm terribly disappointed this morning that it's Friday---I woke up thinking it was Sat! But that just means that I get to enjoy Sat morning all over again tomorrow! lol I'm at work till 4, then home to get on the treadmill, and do some straightening and maybe cook some egg bites.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Pam---Good luck with Brian and his numbers! I've been dealing with the same thing with Paul. He's lost weight since my surgery since he usually walks with me, but his cholesterol and triglycerides are up. His doc has had him on fish oil for it, but he's not good about remembering to take them.
Paula---Good luck with your job interview today!!!
I have to say I'm terribly disappointed this morning that it's Friday---I woke up thinking it was Sat! But that just means that I get to enjoy Sat morning all over again tomorrow! lol I'm at work till 4, then home to get on the treadmill, and do some straightening and maybe cook some egg bites.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Julia
It is freezing here as well. Not exactly motivating me to get outside and walk. Currently its about 39 degrees. Brrr.
Today I will stuck doing the work thing until 4pm. I brought my lunch today, something different than my usual protein shake, bar or yogurt. it will also be the first day I go to the other campus at work. I cover both campuses but I usually stay at the one where my office is - nobody at Mercer has seen me yet so this will be umm..interesting.
After work - I wish I could say I intend on working out but I'm leaning more toward hanging out online, playing some games since I've been so tired all week to do that. Perhaps afterwards I'll do a little something or better yet I'll take my doggies for a walk straight after I come home from work before the is completely gone!
Mentally I'll be preparing myself for the support group this weekend, scared out of my mind, hate social situations but this is something I've been meaning to do. Hope I don't end up sitting in the corner alone wishing I stayed home.
Today I will stuck doing the work thing until 4pm. I brought my lunch today, something different than my usual protein shake, bar or yogurt. it will also be the first day I go to the other campus at work. I cover both campuses but I usually stay at the one where my office is - nobody at Mercer has seen me yet so this will be umm..interesting.
After work - I wish I could say I intend on working out but I'm leaning more toward hanging out online, playing some games since I've been so tired all week to do that. Perhaps afterwards I'll do a little something or better yet I'll take my doggies for a walk straight after I come home from work before the is completely gone!
Mentally I'll be preparing myself for the support group this weekend, scared out of my mind, hate social situations but this is something I've been meaning to do. Hope I don't end up sitting in the corner alone wishing I stayed home.
~*~Corrinne~*~
Go out and walk as soon as you get home. With a few days of that, it WILL give you more energy.
And first support group meetings are pretty terrifying for just about everyone. If you sit in a corner by yourself - that's fine - sometimes that's what you need to get into it a little at a time. Just be sure to listen to what the others there have to say. You'll do GREAT
Pam
And first support group meetings are pretty terrifying for just about everyone. If you sit in a corner by yourself - that's fine - sometimes that's what you need to get into it a little at a time. Just be sure to listen to what the others there have to say. You'll do GREAT
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
Its a balmy 34 degrees here right now. I have gotten a lot accoplished this morning and its only 9:00. I talked with the people at Hamot Bariatric and have registered for the support group next Wednesday, and I also do the information seminar with the doctor that day too. Its going to be an all day affair. The Doctors seminar is at 2:00 and last until 4:00, and then I have 2 hours to kill until 6:30 when they have the support group. I am super excited!!
I did find out that I have to do a three month supervised diet, but hey..I can do that while I am doing my attend at least 3 support group requirment. They only have one a month, so thats no problem. I think I have a new pep in my step now knowing that all this is happening so fast.
I did find out that I have to do a three month supervised diet, but hey..I can do that while I am doing my attend at least 3 support group requirment. They only have one a month, so thats no problem. I think I have a new pep in my step now knowing that all this is happening so fast.
Good Morning Pam & PA;
Today we will be heading to NJ to the hospital to spend some time with my dad.
He's doing well just a few complications but I was expecting them. He had to have a blood transfusion on Wed and one yesterday because his blood pressure is so low. His kidneys are not working yet so he is still catherizized (sp). His last hip surgery he had these same complications. He's feeling better, but complaining about still having pain in the right hip. Dad on drugs makes for very interesting conversation.
That's it for my/our plans today.
Hope everyone has a great day....
Ida
Today we will be heading to NJ to the hospital to spend some time with my dad.
He's doing well just a few complications but I was expecting them. He had to have a blood transfusion on Wed and one yesterday because his blood pressure is so low. His kidneys are not working yet so he is still catherizized (sp). His last hip surgery he had these same complications. He's feeling better, but complaining about still having pain in the right hip. Dad on drugs makes for very interesting conversation.
That's it for my/our plans today.
Hope everyone has a great day....
Ida
IdaMae
Is it really that cold out this morning?? I wouldnt know since I just rolled out of my nice snuggly warm bed about an hour ago and havent even gotten dressed yet.,,.I LOVE days off LOL The dogs sounded so cute snoring away this morning, that I felt it was my duty as a good mom to not get out of bed and wake them up
As for the rest of my day.....I need to get my drivers license picture taken...i think it expired yesterday or maybe it does today. after that I need to do some shopping for my niece and nephew's birthdays next week as I am going to see them this sunday. May take in a movie this afternoon...i love empty or nearly empty theaters :) The gym is going to be stuffed in there somewhere too. I am going to throw my gym bag in the car when I leave the house today since I will be down that way. I may even go test drive some cars today as I have been throwing around the idea of getting a new car...although, the more I think about it, I think I should wait until after my yearly pay raise comes up in March....I am afraid if they see I got a new car (I am going luxury this time around...you only turn 40 once right?), they will think I don't need any extra money and won't give me a full raise LOL
Ok....need to go get dressed and get my day started before i end up on the sofa watching soap operas all day LOL
hg
As for the rest of my day.....I need to get my drivers license picture taken...i think it expired yesterday or maybe it does today. after that I need to do some shopping for my niece and nephew's birthdays next week as I am going to see them this sunday. May take in a movie this afternoon...i love empty or nearly empty theaters :) The gym is going to be stuffed in there somewhere too. I am going to throw my gym bag in the car when I leave the house today since I will be down that way. I may even go test drive some cars today as I have been throwing around the idea of getting a new car...although, the more I think about it, I think I should wait until after my yearly pay raise comes up in March....I am afraid if they see I got a new car (I am going luxury this time around...you only turn 40 once right?), they will think I don't need any extra money and won't give me a full raise LOL
Ok....need to go get dressed and get my day started before i end up on the sofa watching soap operas all day LOL
hg
Enjoy your day off, Heather. Yeah, it was cold this morning. I had to get up extra early to pick my son up from work. No news on the stolen car yet.
My eating still feels out of control, but I've got 23 days of sobriety that I'm grateful for.
My eating still feels out of control, but I've got 23 days of sobriety that I'm grateful for.
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
Good morning Pam and all of PA! I don't think I have ever checked in this late in the day - but as I got into work, I needed to call my daughter's teacher - this time the little one...it seems she is too social....Hmmm....wonder where she gets it from?!?! Then, my cooperating teacher had me doing some work with her - how dare she - doesn't she know my morning routine which has NOTHING to do with education??!!? :)
So here I am - sitting with far too many 8th graders who didn't complete their online assignments over the week during their lunch time and checking in. I am here until 3:15 and then straight home - hopefully I will pick up Emily and head over to Marshall's to return a few bras that are too big and maybe get a pair of shoes that actually fit - tonight I am heading to services and tomorrow Larry and I are coming to Barix for the support group meeting! I am looking forward to having Larry have someone to talk to in his own group. Should be interesting!
That is all today - I think the sun may actually shine this weekend - what a change!
Have a great Friday all! :)
So here I am - sitting with far too many 8th graders who didn't complete their online assignments over the week during their lunch time and checking in. I am here until 3:15 and then straight home - hopefully I will pick up Emily and head over to Marshall's to return a few bras that are too big and maybe get a pair of shoes that actually fit - tonight I am heading to services and tomorrow Larry and I are coming to Barix for the support group meeting! I am looking forward to having Larry have someone to talk to in his own group. Should be interesting!
That is all today - I think the sun may actually shine this weekend - what a change!
Have a great Friday all! :)
So...here's how the talk went:
Me: I got your cholesterol numbers back - the doctor should have them in a day or two. They're not good.
What's your definition of not good?
Total cholesterol 236, LDL 43, HDL 143 (or something like that...I can't remember now that the labs aren't in front of me)
Him: Oh
Me: I bought some enteric coated aspirin - at least take one of them a day for me
Him: Now Aspirin brings down cholesterol?
Me: No - but it does help prevent blood clotting due to plaque build up, which is related to high cholesterol
Him: Oh. Ok...but it's not like my cholesterol is in the 400's or something.
Me: True...but you're only 35 and that's pretty high for a 35 year old. And I'd prefer you to be around for quite some time. So.....would you like to formulate a plan to try to lower it through diet modification?
Him: Modification? If you are talking about eating crap I don't eat already you can stop right there. I don't eat rabbit food. I was raised on hot pockets and kraft mac and cheese and I guess this is what happens (which is true....he WAS raised on that) I'll eat cheerios. But only the frosted ones. They lower your cholesterol.
Me: Well....true...I'm not sure if the frosted ones would be your best bet, but it's definately a start. The other option may be that you have to go on a cholesterol reducing medication for the rest of your life. (Read me trying the emotional pull of not wanting to be on meds....)
Him: As long as it's not a horse pill, that's fine. Like I said, I ain't eating rabbit food
Went well, no?
I absolutely refuse to push the subject. I will be making healtheir choices for food as I am an enabler to some degree and buy a bunch of frozen pizzas and other processed heat and eat foods for him for when I do not feel like cooking. I am subbing ground turkey and chicken for a lot of my ground beef recipies....although I buy lean ground beef anyway, but still. I'm also not going to buy the processed foods often, if at all. I refuse to push the subject because I know how THAT feels.
How many times was I told to lose weight? How many times did I go on a diet only to fail? How many times did people talk to me and I got angry and just eat more? That won't help the situation either.
Buying lower fat stuff and subbing things where I can....that I can do.
On a completely un related note, we are having chicken casear salads tonight, home made, with low fat dressing
And tomorrow night we are having steak (they are already thawed) but with oven fries instead of mashed potatoes which he would cover in butter. It's ok to be sneaky, right?
Me: I got your cholesterol numbers back - the doctor should have them in a day or two. They're not good.
What's your definition of not good?
Total cholesterol 236, LDL 43, HDL 143 (or something like that...I can't remember now that the labs aren't in front of me)
Him: Oh
Me: I bought some enteric coated aspirin - at least take one of them a day for me
Him: Now Aspirin brings down cholesterol?
Me: No - but it does help prevent blood clotting due to plaque build up, which is related to high cholesterol
Him: Oh. Ok...but it's not like my cholesterol is in the 400's or something.
Me: True...but you're only 35 and that's pretty high for a 35 year old. And I'd prefer you to be around for quite some time. So.....would you like to formulate a plan to try to lower it through diet modification?
Him: Modification? If you are talking about eating crap I don't eat already you can stop right there. I don't eat rabbit food. I was raised on hot pockets and kraft mac and cheese and I guess this is what happens (which is true....he WAS raised on that) I'll eat cheerios. But only the frosted ones. They lower your cholesterol.
Me: Well....true...I'm not sure if the frosted ones would be your best bet, but it's definately a start. The other option may be that you have to go on a cholesterol reducing medication for the rest of your life. (Read me trying the emotional pull of not wanting to be on meds....)
Him: As long as it's not a horse pill, that's fine. Like I said, I ain't eating rabbit food
Went well, no?
I absolutely refuse to push the subject. I will be making healtheir choices for food as I am an enabler to some degree and buy a bunch of frozen pizzas and other processed heat and eat foods for him for when I do not feel like cooking. I am subbing ground turkey and chicken for a lot of my ground beef recipies....although I buy lean ground beef anyway, but still. I'm also not going to buy the processed foods often, if at all. I refuse to push the subject because I know how THAT feels.
How many times was I told to lose weight? How many times did I go on a diet only to fail? How many times did people talk to me and I got angry and just eat more? That won't help the situation either.
Buying lower fat stuff and subbing things where I can....that I can do.
On a completely un related note, we are having chicken casear salads tonight, home made, with low fat dressing
And tomorrow night we are having steak (they are already thawed) but with oven fries instead of mashed potatoes which he would cover in butter. It's ok to be sneaky, right? Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.
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