Good Tuesday morning....what's new?

Wow....twice now I've beaten the early birds and gotten to start the thread. This is FUN!! Reason I'm up so early is to get on that ol' jet airplane to San Diego. I'm so excited I couldn't sleep another minute, so we're loading up and heading out for breakfast before the airport. Our plane gets in at 11:00 and our fishing boat leaves the docks for a 5 hour trip at 1:00.  The family can wait, but this girl can't wait to get out onto the water!!  All my friends here are worried "the big one" will grab my hook and pull me overboard...LOL.  Wouldn't matter a bit to me. I'd go down doing what I love to do! Everyone take care of one another and play nice!  But then, you always do. Hugs

   Susan, Have a fun filled vacation. Tell us about the ooh's and ahh's when people see you for the first time. It's NOT about the bride and groom, this is about YOU. Go get 'em kisses Annette

I lead two support groups, lap-band and RNY. The groups meet on alternate Mondays and don't have the privilege of hearing about each others  journeys as I do. Last night was the first combined group, after quite a bit of planning from me. All well worth my time and effort. The room was filled to capacity with the glowing men and women I have had the pleasure of meeting. No two people had the same story of their journey but there were similarities.  Words can't describe the feelings of awe and admiration I felt for the people who have put their heart and soul into making a change in their lives.  WLS is a tool but the support groups are an important tool for success too. Over the past two years I have noticed that the "regulars" get the weight off and KEEP the weight off.  Occasionally I get mail from drops outs (sorry, can't think of a better word) asking for help because they are regaining the weight. My advice is to start coming back to the support meetings and get back to basics. By the time I got home, sleep was impossible and my cheeks were sore from smiling. It was one of the best meetings I have attended. Annette     

susan...probly won't see this before you go -but be safe and enjoy the helloutta this trip...your excitement is wonderful to see!!!!!! we'll be here waiting for play by plays and fashion descriptions and photos!!!!  hugs to you and prayers for a safe journey!!!!!

Hi Margo - what's a good time to call you???? Send me a P.M.

Sounds like so much fun. Wish I was in your suitcase. I think the idea of relaxing on a boat far away from it all sounds like a perfect vacation. I am so tired. I want to crawl back into my bed and sleep the day away. LP and N did stay in their new room last night so I was able to sleep most of the night uninterrupted. That was a blessing.  Not much new to report. I hope everyone has a great day!

Susan, have a wonderful vacation.
Annette, you make ME smile just reading your posts.
Aime - get your rest, girl.

Can you believe another month has flown by?? Here it is July 1st already.

It's cool here this morning, but to get in upper 70's by late afternoon.....the sun is shining brightly here with nice blue skies.

I weigh and measure the first day of each month....so....
down 2 1/2 lbs for the month of June (not a lot, but definately in the right direction), lost 1/2 inch in waist (that is very difficult to get that going smaller for some reason) AND another inch in hips! Yea! Since surgery I have lost 11 1/2 inches in my waist, and 14 inches in my hips. My BMI has gone from 53 to 38. I am pretty happy with those numbers at 10 1/2 months out. Total wt. loss from highest is 86 3/4 lbs.

Today is strip the bed day, piano student, and some shopping.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.

Pat, your year anniversary is near; are you coming to GR soon for a checkup? Let me know.

My appt. is August 29th ......think the first appt. is at noon and the last one at 4 p.m. which I am not happy with....first of all it's Labor Day Weekend and that will get us back on the road right at rush hour.

OH well, guess there's nothing I can do about that.

Pat

I guess Susan is off on the plane by now so Good morning Offers. Well guess what we are on the last leg of getting the rental house done. down to the trimming and touching up. Getting the backsplash up in the kitchen today. and all new face plates up. a couple of windows to paint the trim and will be done.  Dont think i have been on since we had a big storm come thru here with 6 1/2 inchs of rain and lots of wind, blew a tree down onto our shed , thank God it wasnt a huge tree and only did minor damage to the shed. Also a huge big limb off of another tree down onto the rental house. there again no damage to anything that we can see. was a mess cleaning it up tho.  July 1st can you all beleive it? just seems like i just got my gardens in. havent had the time to play in them as much as i would like to this month and they sort of show neglect. but will be getting time in there soon. My tomatoes look like another week and will have ripe ones.Im getting cucks and squash and peppers out of there now. Beans will be ready soon and my blackberry vines are ripening. Peaches should be ready to pick soon too.  well it is up and at em to get ready to work some more here in a little while.  Joe must have been really tired last night as he isnt up yet but will be soon . got to get the coffee on. have a great Tuesday everyone.