What's on your Wednesday menu?

I am with you, either or, just choose one and let?s stick with it.

QOTD- I hate conflict and usually bottle it up, I have a hard time defending myself especially when I feel like I'm being attacked.

My alarm cat went off at about 1:45AM and I honestly didn't get back to sleep. Sammy is so freaked out by the change, he's an old guy and deaf so has no idea that his meows could wake the dead. I've tried to soothe him but it doesn't seem to work. I even went to bed earlier hoping he might sleep longer... I even tried ear plugs and they didn't really help. He just walked into the empty closet and it really echoes, I being mean and locked him in, but only for about a minute. I currently feel like a zombie, and I'm not sure how I'm going to get any work done.

I've packed pretty much everything that I can. But I still wander from room to room trying to find things that I missed to fill in the box I have open. Sammy does the same thing he wanders from room to room meowing. Why does time go so slow when you just want it to move, and when you're having a great time it just flies by... I need to go enjoy some beach time while I'm still here. I guess I'm almost afraid I might change my mind about leaving, but I know I won't. Back to the rain and cold, I donated all of my long underwear so I had to buy some more. They should be there when I get there. I was always cold even before the surgery, now I'm just tired of sweating and being afraid to use the A/C.

Waiting to do the things I need to do, I can't pack everything until I'm done with work on Friday. It shouldn't take me too long. I'll take the legs off of my desk and pack my computer and the last monitor, I've packed the other two.

I need to get to work, sorry for the meandering.

Have a great day everyone!

I missed that you were going back. I hope the return is exactly what you need!

I also missed that you were moving back. Sometimes it is good to move away to realize you really liked where you were to start with. I hope it is that way for you.

G'afternoon!

back from day 1 of testing at the Alzheimer's Research lab on campus. (I don't have Alzheimer's (at least not that I know of!) - it's a longitudinal study I've been in for the past five or so years. I go for two days every other year). Today was a blood draw, vitals, a physical, and a bunch of memory tests that make people feel like they must have advanced Alzheimer's (I know some other people who are in this study - we all say the same thing - those tests are AWFUL - and humbling!!). I have to remind myself that I'm not getting graded on this - and they're not really looking at me in particular - they're studying populations. I'll go back another day for an MRI and a lumbar puncture (not sure when - they'll call me to schedule).

SO...that is over. I had to fast before the blood tests - and then stay for all the other stuff - so they gave me breakfast. I had a breakfast sandwich (with cheese and a turkey sausage patty), a thing of yogurt, and a thing of fresh fruit. And coffee. I forgot how filling those breakfast sandwiches are, so I took the yogurt with me to eat as a snack. Feeling pretty stuffed at the moment (I had a protein shake when I got home). Calories so far today aren't too bad, so hopefully I can make it through 'til dinner....

QOTD: it really depends on the situation. I can confront my husband, and I was comfortable confronting my father when he was alive, but my mother or my siblings - no. They're much too sensitive. With work (back when I worked) or businesses, I can confront, but I'm very diplomatic about it. I personally don't love being confronted by others (who does?), but I appreciate it when they use tact and diplomacy, and I manage to keep my cool and try to understand what they're saying and where they're coming from. Someone blowing up at me would not go over well.

B: breakfast sandwich (egg, cheese, turkey sausage patty on an English muffin). A cup of fresh fruit. Coffee with half & half.

MS: a thing of Greek yogurt and an individual packet of mixed nuts & dried cranberries

L: protein shake

AS: hopefully nothing

D: a cup of cream of asparagus soup (homemade) and half a chickpea/miso spread sandwich (with cucumber and tomato slices)

ex: if it's not too windy, I'll go out biking this afternoon. If not, maybe a long walk

have a great rest of your day!

Is your heartburn and regurg related to a new medication, change in your diet? Perhaps you can take OTC pepcid or similar while you adjust...

Sorry about the drama. Take it as a compliment to your artistry even though it is aggravating.

I already take omeprazole every night. It's a long story. I took some meds that my bariatric surgeon wanted me to test and it didn't do well. I've been in so much pain that he said I could try ibuprofen. I took it the night before this all started. I am not touching that crap again and honestly I'm not happy with the practice. I was desperate and knew I shouldn't of. Sadly it helped a tad bit with the achy pain but it is the only change in medication.

I'm trying not to kick myself over a stupid decision. It honestly feel different than heartburn...kind of more broad...all the way down to the bottom of my pouch...or so it seems. Like a chemical burn.

I am surprised he said you could take ibuprofen since that is a big No-No with RNY due to the risk of marginal ulcers. You could try doubling your omeprazole for a week or two to see if the burning will go away.

Happy Hump Day,

I had an early start to my day with a 7am meeting that I run every quarter. It went very well Tonight DD and I are going to Wicked. I am looking forward to that but first I have a later meeting which will take me close to just enough time to going home to pickup DD and making it to the play. On good news my car should be done either today or tomorrow but I most likely will not be able to pick it up until Friday due to work and DD's horse lesson tomorrow.

QOTD: In the past I was terrible about confrontation. I hated it. When I was younger I would argue with my sisters but as I got older I stopped. I rarely argued with my husband, let my younger sister walk all over me, and would essentially hold everything inside. About 5 years ago I realized it did me no good to not standup for myself. So I am better about it within personal relationships-better but not always. Professionally, it depends on the situation-is it worth the effort, will it change anything, how important is it to confront the person. I don't need to confront people at work all that much.

B: triple zero greek yogurt with collagen, cold brew with half n half, caramel drizzle

L: Spring lettuce mix, grilled chicken, tomato, carrots, celery, orange bell pepper, ff french dressing

S: Chocolate Fair Life Core Protein - I really like these, the chocolate is deeper then PP

D: 1/2 vegetable rice, 3 oz roast beef

S: 2 squares SF chocolate, maybe 100 cal bag popcorn

E: none

Wicked is one of my favorites, hope you enjoy.