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Topic: What in the world happened to this board?
It's been a loooooong time since I've been on OH and even longer since I posted. Where did everybody go? I see threads on the first page from weeks ago. It used to be that each day took up a couple of pages. I'd like to get myself back in the mix, but there doesn't seem to be anybody here. Laureen? Arlene? Nan? Where is everybody?
"No matter how hard life may get, no matter how many curveballs you are thrown, keep in mind, if you want to succeed - QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION"!!!
Topic: RE: did anyone have problems with
I am still perpetually cold after weight loss...but no real flashes occurred. This might be hormonal, but it almost sounds like it could be signs of a fever too. Have you taken your temp? I'd call the doc. Better safe than sorry.
Topic: RE: Facial plastics
Welcome to the club, I had mine done in January 2011, no eyelids though. I'm very happy with my results, I went to LifeStyle Lifts in Marlton, NJ.
Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.
Topic: RE: did anyone have problems with
Your body is undergoing a transition, now I don't know if what you are experiencing is normal, so to play it safe I'd contact your surgeon's office.
Take care, Laureen
Take care, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: did anyone have problems with
hot n cold flashes, sweats, etc after surgery? Is this normal or is this menopause....
I don't remember going through this before...
HW 284.5, SW 247, GW 140 
Topic: RE: Thursday! Dangerously Close to the End of the Week!
Good Morning Lynn, PA Friends. . .
It has been a busy week... I was laid low by a cold all weekend and into Monday and Tuesday and yesterday were so busy at work that I did not take a lunch break yesterday, just a couple of pottie breaks and heat up my food. . . hoping today will be busy enough for the day to pass, but not crazy so as to make me feel exhausted when I leave work today. . .
Glad you're trip home went good and I'm hoping that Mike get's whatever position he has applied for in Florida so that you both can do what you need over the next couple of years to enjoy the golden retirement years. . . I am working towards that ideal and hoping that I can actually retire at my regular retirement age in 9 years, considering how quickly time flies, it will be here before I know it. . . it's always good to plan for things and I am also hoping my retirement plan includes a place in Florida, hopefully on the gulf coast. . . though my daughters would perfer me to live closer to them. . . we will see. . .
Yes, some old habits creep in from time to time, but like you, I seem able to pass up a lot of the things that used to call to me. Last night we had our monthly 3rd Wednesday meeting and I celebrated my 5th surgiversary, which was a reminder of my being in that meeting 5 years prior with my IV pole and hospital gown. . . how quick it has gone and when I looked at my photo book, in which I had some stats, I am 13 lbs. higher today than I was at my 1 year post-op and that is pretty darn good. . . not where I want to be, but not where I used to be and today I am healthy and able to move with much more freedom than the person I was 5 years ago. . . perhaps this next year will find me closer to where I was at my 1 year mark.. .
Anyway, enough from me. . . wishing everyone a wonderful day!
Laureen
It has been a busy week... I was laid low by a cold all weekend and into Monday and Tuesday and yesterday were so busy at work that I did not take a lunch break yesterday, just a couple of pottie breaks and heat up my food. . . hoping today will be busy enough for the day to pass, but not crazy so as to make me feel exhausted when I leave work today. . .
Glad you're trip home went good and I'm hoping that Mike get's whatever position he has applied for in Florida so that you both can do what you need over the next couple of years to enjoy the golden retirement years. . . I am working towards that ideal and hoping that I can actually retire at my regular retirement age in 9 years, considering how quickly time flies, it will be here before I know it. . . it's always good to plan for things and I am also hoping my retirement plan includes a place in Florida, hopefully on the gulf coast. . . though my daughters would perfer me to live closer to them. . . we will see. . .
Yes, some old habits creep in from time to time, but like you, I seem able to pass up a lot of the things that used to call to me. Last night we had our monthly 3rd Wednesday meeting and I celebrated my 5th surgiversary, which was a reminder of my being in that meeting 5 years prior with my IV pole and hospital gown. . . how quick it has gone and when I looked at my photo book, in which I had some stats, I am 13 lbs. higher today than I was at my 1 year post-op and that is pretty darn good. . . not where I want to be, but not where I used to be and today I am healthy and able to move with much more freedom than the person I was 5 years ago. . . perhaps this next year will find me closer to where I was at my 1 year mark.. .
Anyway, enough from me. . . wishing everyone a wonderful day!
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: Thursday! Dangerously Close to the End of the Week!
Good morning everyone!
It's Thursday! I work 6 hours today at Apple, then will be home to change clothes before going to yoga. I discovered a teacher here who is inexpensive and does not require signing up for a series - she uses a pay as you go system. 90 minutes for 10 bucks!
After our road trip last week I have my dog here now. Holly is a 12 year old boxer so much of the week has been acclimating her to the new neighborhood and house. She seems to be doing great and travelled just fine. It was a lot of fun to make the drive to FL with Mike - and a much needed break for him although he still had quite a few work calls on Friday.
Biggest news for us is that Mike will be giving his formal notice of retirement this week. It is a leap of faith, hoping that he will lock in a prospect in FL (and it looks good). He is in his early 60's and technically "could" retire but there are a couple of factors that make it better for him (and us, financially) to work a few more years. So I ask for your prayers and good thoughts over the next few days on that horizon.
I was shocked a couple of weeks ago to see I had popped up 5 lbs. 3 are gone now. Just have to be vigilant....I'd gotten way too casual about my eating. Living alone I have gotten into a nighttime snack habit and that really adds up. On the other hand, when I grocery shop, it's very common to pass by MANY foods just thinking, "no,, that doesn't sound good." Searching for the happy medium.
Recovering from t he face lift is going well. Eyelids are totally healed. I still get a little swelling in the ligaments just below my ears, but ice and tylenol control that well. And I still look a little "chipmunky" depending on that swelling, but nothing too excessive. I am glad I had it done!
OK off to get ready to the "fruit stand". Happy day everyone!
It's Thursday! I work 6 hours today at Apple, then will be home to change clothes before going to yoga. I discovered a teacher here who is inexpensive and does not require signing up for a series - she uses a pay as you go system. 90 minutes for 10 bucks!
After our road trip last week I have my dog here now. Holly is a 12 year old boxer so much of the week has been acclimating her to the new neighborhood and house. She seems to be doing great and travelled just fine. It was a lot of fun to make the drive to FL with Mike - and a much needed break for him although he still had quite a few work calls on Friday.
Biggest news for us is that Mike will be giving his formal notice of retirement this week. It is a leap of faith, hoping that he will lock in a prospect in FL (and it looks good). He is in his early 60's and technically "could" retire but there are a couple of factors that make it better for him (and us, financially) to work a few more years. So I ask for your prayers and good thoughts over the next few days on that horizon.
I was shocked a couple of weeks ago to see I had popped up 5 lbs. 3 are gone now. Just have to be vigilant....I'd gotten way too casual about my eating. Living alone I have gotten into a nighttime snack habit and that really adds up. On the other hand, when I grocery shop, it's very common to pass by MANY foods just thinking, "no,, that doesn't sound good." Searching for the happy medium.
Recovering from t he face lift is going well. Eyelids are totally healed. I still get a little swelling in the ligaments just below my ears, but ice and tylenol control that well. And I still look a little "chipmunky" depending on that swelling, but nothing too excessive. I am glad I had it done!
OK off to get ready to the "fruit stand". Happy day everyone!
Topic: Abington Hospital
I have to highly recommend Abington for anyone who is considering surgery. The office staff is attentive and quick to respond. Dr. Bonnani, Anne Marie, and Dr. Dougherty were extremely helpful with the preop and post op check ups. But I especially was impressed with the staff at Abington from the preop nurse to the nurse anesthesits, to the OR staff, to the recovery room, and especially the floor nurses. Terrific quick and comforting patient care.
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Topic: RE: Wednesday Roll Call....Where is everyone???
Hey Beth,
Good to see you on the board. Hasn't been much activity here recently. Be gentle with yourself. You are grieving and trying to get a lot done with about 25% to 50% of your energy. I don't know about you but the change of seasons has a depressing effect on me. I have to try harder to motivate myself these days. I won't be at Barix tonight. I have gone back to making the 1st Saturday meeting my main one and I am going to try to be faithful to that. I have been a doing a little subbing and volunteering 2 days a week at my former school. It gets me out of the house and puts a little structure in my life. Had a job interview for a part time clerk typist position with a Montgomery County judge last week. Will find out by the end of the month if I did/did not get the position. Today I'm running errands and getting laundry done. Hang in there kiddo. Sending prayers your way. Take care.
Donna
Good to see you on the board. Hasn't been much activity here recently. Be gentle with yourself. You are grieving and trying to get a lot done with about 25% to 50% of your energy. I don't know about you but the change of seasons has a depressing effect on me. I have to try harder to motivate myself these days. I won't be at Barix tonight. I have gone back to making the 1st Saturday meeting my main one and I am going to try to be faithful to that. I have been a doing a little subbing and volunteering 2 days a week at my former school. It gets me out of the house and puts a little structure in my life. Had a job interview for a part time clerk typist position with a Montgomery County judge last week. Will find out by the end of the month if I did/did not get the position. Today I'm running errands and getting laundry done. Hang in there kiddo. Sending prayers your way. Take care.
Donna
Topic: Wednesday Roll Call....Where is everyone???
Good Morning PA!!
Haven't seen the regular daily roll call in a few days so I figured I would post!!
I have been keeping busy with work and home stuff. Lately I just feel like I am going through the motions. I guess I am still in a fog...I am really going to try to go to Barix for a bit tonight. I haven't been there in awhile and I really want to go!! It all depends on how tired I am. Plus, I have to be up and out extra early tomorrow for a Professional Development Day at another school where there is little parking and half of the district is coming to this school!!! It should be interesting. In the afternoon there is a health fair back at my school where I can get a FREE flu shot!!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love, Beth
Haven't seen the regular daily roll call in a few days so I figured I would post!!
I have been keeping busy with work and home stuff. Lately I just feel like I am going through the motions. I guess I am still in a fog...I am really going to try to go to Barix for a bit tonight. I haven't been there in awhile and I really want to go!! It all depends on how tired I am. Plus, I have to be up and out extra early tomorrow for a Professional Development Day at another school where there is little parking and half of the district is coming to this school!!! It should be interesting. In the afternoon there is a health fair back at my school where I can get a FREE flu shot!!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love, Beth
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