its Thursday, Whats New and exciting 05 22 08

Good morning everyone. I am up and going early today. Bill got called and was asked to work days for his boss this morning. She is down with the flu and not feeling good at all. He begrudgingly went but he was not a happy camper at all. lol  The sun is out and shinning brightly. It is still cool but I think it is going to be a nice day. It is suppose to be steadily getting warmer until it is going to be in the 80's before long. They are saying that since we had below normal temps during the winter they think that temps during the summer are going to be cooler. I could stand that. It gets so hot and humid around here. I would really like a summer that I could breath real air and not fake air. lol I don't think I have anywhere to go today. That feels so good. I am staying home and doing stuff around here for a change. I am not sure just how much is going to get done though. I woke up with a terrible headache. I don't think it is sinus since it doesn't feel like one. I am not sure what is wrong with my head but I so wish that it would figure out that life is life and we need to go on. Gas went up again around here. It went up about 7cents a gallon. It is now over $4 a gallon. They just said on Morning Joe on MSNBC that they think gas is going to be at $5 in 6 weeks. I pray to God that they are wrong. I just don't know what people are going to do with it just going up more and more. Something has to change and change soon in order for people to be able to live anymore. It is a sad state of affairs and I in my heart of hearts think it is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. I guess I better get going. I am now going to step down from my soap box and be a little like Elvis and leave the thread. I am sending love and hugs to all for a wonderful and blessed day. From the sounds of it I hope that you all stay dry. I am saying prayers for all and special ones for those who need them.

Brenda, Hope your headache goes away and say hi and that I agree with your "soapbox" theory of things getting worse before they get better, but it's a bit scary and I feel especially for those on fixed incomes at this time. Hope you have a good day! Hugs, Laureen  

Hello Carla and all, My computer went bonkers. The space bar didn't respond so everything was one long word. Tom came home, used some magic and it is back to normal for the moment. I just swear at the darned thin. I had a rough day. During gymnastics I began to get that funky dizziness which has been bugging me lately. Instead of our breakfast at a restaurant I took Melanie straight home. Thinking I might need food, I grabbed a bowl of Cheerios and milk. That's not something I normally eat and quickly remembered the reason. Prissy Pouch objects violently to cereal and milk almost immediately. Oh Crap - pardon the pun. Off to work, missed lunch, my water spilled in the car, and it was cold outside. The dizziness was so bad I thought I was going to toss my cookies and/or pass out.  I stopped to get a bottle of water, a banana and a protein bar even though I felt nauseous. Not great choices but my brain was not in good working order. The water went down fine but the food didn't sit very well. After that I met with a friend from the support group and we vented for a while. After our visit I went home and decided to get in my jammies, make dinner, vacuum, start the dishwasher and do a million other small chores. Not very bright, I should have sat down to eat PERIOD! Just as I turned oof the stove my phone rang. It was one of the women from the support group who had surgery yesterday. She was crying hysterically and said " They are trying to kill me. Can you help?" My house is only 3 miles from the hospital. So back in my clothes and I rushed down to see her.  She was a wreck. By the time I got there she had two nurses attempting to calm her down. Long story but basically her sugar level had dropped, the head nurse told her to drink soda and said " You decided to have WLS. Nobody forced you into it. What did you expect?"  I talked to her and said although the nurses comments were out of line, we all have a bad day. Now let's work on a solution. I told her I remember having emotions go nuts right after surgery, just talked to her and held her hand.   Our surgeon was not on call but one of the nurses went out and called him at home. He called M right from home and calmed her fears. The nurse came back in the room with the new set of instructions in hand to review. I have a feeling that heads will roll today. By the time I left, M was much calmer and things were in control. She was frightened and needed somebody who could understand what she was feeling and had been in the same situation. I'm a good old mother hen and am glad she reached out to me. Before I left I went to thank the two nurses for their quick response to the situation. They thanked me for pointing out that even nurses can have a bad day. The nurses are generally darned good and I won't bad mouth them for a misguided comment from one person. By the time I got home I was exhausted. Not too tired to give Tom a fashion show of the new clothes I bought. Size small capris and extra small tops - that's a WOW moment for me. This is way too long so I'll shut up and get some breakfast. Annette

Good morning Carla and all, Rainy and chilly here. Grass is as high as an elephants eye at my house! We have a GI virus going around at work so they have canceled all group activities and we are serving all meals in resident's rooms. I helped serve the meals yesterday. They won't  let me help feed people who can't feed themselves because I don't have NAC training but at least I can do something. Changes up the regular routine. Took boxes, containers, and duffel bags out to college to Beth so she can pack up her dorm room and pack what she is taking to her camp counselor job. Went to dinner at a wonderful Mexican restaurant. y favorite. Annette, your friend was soooo lucky to have you to turn to. Sometimes when we have a bad day, our real feelings about someone or an opinion about something comes popping out. Sounds like that nurse might need a little re-education on WLS surgery. Or at least reminded that she has to handle bad days better...anyway good thing you were there to calm everyone down and let them step back... Well, time to wash my thin hair, get dressed, pack my lunch and head off to work for the day. Take care all, Cheryl

Aloha my OFF family,

Well, this is my last day in Calif......I leave tomorrow morning!! Actually I have to get up at 3:00 a.m. and be on the road by 4:00 because I have to drive about an hour and a half to San Francisco airport. Today I'll pack and get sorted, etc.

My time with all my "kids" big and small has been outstanding. Yesterday we took everyone (every 8 day old baby "Z" to the Monterey Aquarium. It was a fun day, but this tutu was so worn out from chasing a 2 and a 3 year old. I try and imagine what that day would have been like at 319 lbs.!

It's a beautiful, sunny morning but chilly. They live about five miles from the beach and many mornings it's foggy, but not today. Everyone is still asleep so I'm getting a quicky visit with you all before I hear little voices calling "tutu? tutu?" Then it's action time......cuddling and watching cartoons for awhile, breakfast, dressing kids (that's when I need octopus arms...they are wiggle worms).

OK....I should have kept my big mouth shut......now I HEAR them........baby time!

Much aloha to you all....and tomorrow I'll be back in Maui ...... land of magic, tranquility and warmth.

Maui Karen

Wishing you a safe journey home with all your cherished new memories! Hugs, Laureen

Karen, I've had the TV on with the story about Santa Cruz fire all afternoon.  I hope it was nowhere near where you all were staying!  After the Lexington fire so many years, I don't want another one! Marti in San Jose

I have LESS than 100 lbs to lose!  YAY!!! 

whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you go reggie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Margo!  Thanks a bunch