I Can't Relax

Jupiter6
on 6/24/07 12:38 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

No--seriously. I can't. I get up now at 8 or so and have to have something to DO, every waking minute. Which is okay when you are home, but I am supposed to be on vacation. Should go read a book by the pool. But I can't seem to do that-- would rather run around, shop yard sales and thrift shops. I used to be great at loafing, but I think loafing and eating were a package deal. Hours in front of the TV was okay with a bag of chips. Now, I just get agitated. Last night at 10:30 it was 60 degrees, and I got so hopped up I went to the outdoor pool and did my water aerobics routine- alone. In the dark. In the cold. I figured I'd stay warm enough if I kept moving--- which turns out to be true. Just couldn't take sitting around. Weird, huh? Also-- I ate carbs. Pasta and bread. Made me feel like ****sluggish and sleepy, and I can't stand that feeling anymore. Lesson learned.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

JourneytoHealth
on 6/24/07 1:05 am - Non-OP

Shari - Have you thought about taking up a hobby, something you can do with your hands such as knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or even jewelry making??

~Tali~

Jupiter6
on 6/24/07 8:05 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Those can't be my hobbies--- they're my job!

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

Neecee O.
on 6/24/07 1:37 am - CA

LOL...your post made me refer to my aqua aerobics class that starts in March. Tha****er is cccc-old. But once you get moving, it is a weird thing how you are warm in that cold medium. I got weird and restless last night too... odd. i went out to the store at 10 p.m. to buy stuff for a potluck today. I still felt restless and went down to our local attraction, the Sundial Bridge, which was very populated and well lit. I just strolled and was among people. Did not wind down until after midnight. I'm glad to hear that you can't power lounge anymore. You are changing your life. I also am willing to bet you feel a little intrepid about your pending surgery. Normal, very much so. I worry about folks who claim they felt calm before the surgery. Um that would not be me.

Jupiter6
on 6/24/07 8:06 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Mmmm...not so much about the surgery. I don't get worked up about that kinda stuff.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

Gael T.
on 6/24/07 1:37 pm - CA

VSG on 01/23/11

A lil HI-jack to Neecee....You said "Sundial" I said, OMG, I know where that is! lol....We are in Sacto, and have 2 acres up 5, near that lake. There was that cryptic enuf?

Nothing ON the land yet, just dirt!

Newly crowned: Official VSG Lady in Waiting

Neecee O.
on 6/24/07 3:18 pm - CA

Yes...THAT lake....LOL! We are the real northern Cali! well cool...you'll have to let me know when ya come to town one of these days.

Gael T.
on 6/24/07 5:14 pm - CA

VSG on 01/23/11

Okie dokie! We will prob. be up mid July or so. Ya, gotta wait till your town is BOILING!

Of course, it aint much cooler here! It takes me more than the normal ammt. of time to get there, as I go up 99, and hit all the quilt shops! I'll PM you when I know fer sure....

Newly crowned: Official VSG Lady in Waiting

acappellamom
on 6/24/07 8:15 am - NJ

its like "trying" to go to sleep. Once I realize I can't sleep it's almost impossible to do it. Maybe if you try to focus on the "busy" activities that you enjoy - is there a schedule of events for where you are on vacation? Watching a movie maybe? One where you are glued to the plot? Have you seen Ladykillers? (tom Hanks version), or Brother Where art Thou? They are both HILARIOUS!! There's no choice but to stay involved with the plot.

Jean

Jupiter6
on 6/24/07 10:55 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

I have no attention span for movies. Dunno why!

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

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