What's new Friday?
Hi my OFF family:
What's new here? It's snowing again. It stopped long enough for me to get to Walgreens to pick up my prescription and some batteries (needed D batteries for my light-up wreath on the door ... it's fading), get coffee and gas up my car, drive to work. Then it started snowing and blowing again. Oh joy. It will be fun to drive home tonight.
We got box-lunches from work ... leftovers from the employees holiday luncheon earlier yesterday. Pretty decent ... turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and green bean casserole. I left the taters and gravy (don't like 'em), ate some stuffing, most of the turkey and all of the ham. Couldn't fini**** all anyway, there was so much. There was a pumpkin pie, too and some kind of cake, but I don't like pumpkin and the cake was strawberry shortcake ... if it's not chocolate, forget it. So I passed on that.
I had one measly half page to do and finished that early, and so I've been sitting here with nothing to do for most of the night. I finished a magazine, proofed a couple of pages ... but, boy, I'm bored. Wish I could go home early.
Well, what's new with you? Chat on. I'll check in later.
What's new here? It's snowing again. It stopped long enough for me to get to Walgreens to pick up my prescription and some batteries (needed D batteries for my light-up wreath on the door ... it's fading), get coffee and gas up my car, drive to work. Then it started snowing and blowing again. Oh joy. It will be fun to drive home tonight.
We got box-lunches from work ... leftovers from the employees holiday luncheon earlier yesterday. Pretty decent ... turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and green bean casserole. I left the taters and gravy (don't like 'em), ate some stuffing, most of the turkey and all of the ham. Couldn't fini**** all anyway, there was so much. There was a pumpkin pie, too and some kind of cake, but I don't like pumpkin and the cake was strawberry shortcake ... if it's not chocolate, forget it. So I passed on that.
I had one measly half page to do and finished that early, and so I've been sitting here with nothing to do for most of the night. I finished a magazine, proofed a couple of pages ... but, boy, I'm bored. Wish I could go home early.
Well, what's new with you? Chat on. I'll check in later.
Hi Eileen and everyone else:
I fell asleep on the couch with my two year old grand daughter so woke up to ALL the doggies wanting to go out at 1am. So here I am everyone has been pottied and I'm wide awake. Hubby get's up at 5am and of course it will be time to pack his lunch and get his coffee and Potty the dogs again.
My youngest daughter is a dog groomer so will take the 4 poodles to her this morning and get them done before Christmas. Then it will be off to Margo's to deliver Brody and visit. Both my grand daughters just love Margo and Michael and love to visit the birds. Lexi is so relieve that they are moving to Michigan so they won't get ate by the sharks in Hawaii. (she was watching something on TV about sharks in Hawaii and she cried that they coudn't move to hawaii) She's my little drama queen.
I'm glad the snow stayed to the North of us in Michigan! Sorry all you Michigan people!! I would like to get rid of the cold and wind here too. We have 10 horses on top of all the dogs and I spend alot of time outside feeding and keeping water unfroze. The poor pigs water froze yesterday and I had to carry buckets to them.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and hope you got to go home early Eileen!
I fell asleep on the couch with my two year old grand daughter so woke up to ALL the doggies wanting to go out at 1am. So here I am everyone has been pottied and I'm wide awake. Hubby get's up at 5am and of course it will be time to pack his lunch and get his coffee and Potty the dogs again.
My youngest daughter is a dog groomer so will take the 4 poodles to her this morning and get them done before Christmas. Then it will be off to Margo's to deliver Brody and visit. Both my grand daughters just love Margo and Michael and love to visit the birds. Lexi is so relieve that they are moving to Michigan so they won't get ate by the sharks in Hawaii. (she was watching something on TV about sharks in Hawaii and she cried that they coudn't move to hawaii) She's my little drama queen.
I'm glad the snow stayed to the North of us in Michigan! Sorry all you Michigan people!! I would like to get rid of the cold and wind here too. We have 10 horses on top of all the dogs and I spend alot of time outside feeding and keeping water unfroze. The poor pigs water froze yesterday and I had to carry buckets to them.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and hope you got to go home early Eileen!
The other day I was reading my journal, starting when I first began the process for WLS. A big concern was the possibility of depression. (Already being treated for depression and taking 475 mg. of Effexor each day.)
Right after surgery the pills had to be crushed. The taste was too vile and against orders, I quit - cold turkey. Not a safe or pleasant experience but I couldn't get them down.
Over the next 3 years I battled episodes of depression but have some how managed to keep going. Numerous health problems have piled up, most were not surgery related. Last week I passed out while driving and totaled my friend's car. That was the final straw and honestly, I was ready to quit trying.
Tom sat me down and begged me to go back on antidepressants. He was scared and didn't let me out of his sight. I made an emergency appointment with my psychiatrist and therapist. It was time to get help.
Armed with my 'before' picture I discussed the available medications. I told them I would consider meds but absolutely REFUSED to get back up to 320 pounds.
The normally poker faced therapist didn't know me back then and had a look of shock on her face. Yeah, I don't look like that now.
So we sat for 2 1/2 hours and discussed the medication options and selected a med and starting dose. Because I am exxtttreemly sensitive to meds, we will start with a teeny tiny dose, then gradually increase.
It will take a few weeks for the good effects to kick in. I can already feel the bad stuff, namely nausea, so I will have to be diligent about getting in my protein. No, I don't want to be obese but don't want to look like a skeleton either.
It has been impossible to offer support to people here so I have mostly kept silent. Taking care of me has been about all I could do, and I have not done such a good job there.
It's a fact that this surgery doesn't fix anything but our weight. Time to get my skinny butt in gear and get to the core of my issues.
Annette
Right after surgery the pills had to be crushed. The taste was too vile and against orders, I quit - cold turkey. Not a safe or pleasant experience but I couldn't get them down.
Over the next 3 years I battled episodes of depression but have some how managed to keep going. Numerous health problems have piled up, most were not surgery related. Last week I passed out while driving and totaled my friend's car. That was the final straw and honestly, I was ready to quit trying.
Tom sat me down and begged me to go back on antidepressants. He was scared and didn't let me out of his sight. I made an emergency appointment with my psychiatrist and therapist. It was time to get help.
Armed with my 'before' picture I discussed the available medications. I told them I would consider meds but absolutely REFUSED to get back up to 320 pounds.
The normally poker faced therapist didn't know me back then and had a look of shock on her face. Yeah, I don't look like that now.
So we sat for 2 1/2 hours and discussed the medication options and selected a med and starting dose. Because I am exxtttreemly sensitive to meds, we will start with a teeny tiny dose, then gradually increase.
It will take a few weeks for the good effects to kick in. I can already feel the bad stuff, namely nausea, so I will have to be diligent about getting in my protein. No, I don't want to be obese but don't want to look like a skeleton either.
It has been impossible to offer support to people here so I have mostly kept silent. Taking care of me has been about all I could do, and I have not done such a good job there.
It's a fact that this surgery doesn't fix anything but our weight. Time to get my skinny butt in gear and get to the core of my issues.
Annette
Annette 
Morning all:
All I can say Annette is, Thank God you have recognized that you need medical help.....I know it's hard to admit we need to take a pill to take care of issues, but honestly sometimes it just has to be. I've known something was wrong and worried about you -- we've missed the funny kitty stories especially. I hold you close in my heart as a dear friend and will continue to keep you in my prayers.
I've been up since 5:15 -- duh! Had to rebandage my toe after my shower -- my second toe has a deep callous on the end where it pounds the floor - foot doc removed it yet again and got down to raw flesh this time and some drainage, but no infection.....so I have to put antiobiotic ointment and a big bandage on it for three weeks. I am so looking forward to getting the foot fixed....still waiting for them to call me with a surgery date.
Did a load of laundry (my garage was down to 29 deg. yesterday - so I put out a small electric heater to get it above freezing) and made two batches of peanut butter fudge (for gifts), then I cross stitched until my eyes gave out. My cousin stopped by for a few minutes, otherwise I was never outdoors at all yesterday -- it was 7 above zero with a wind chill of minus 17. Work today, then clean house this afternoon.
Well I need to get off the computer -- chatted with DS a few minutes ago and checked my facebook page, now it's time to get on the bike.
Have a safe and warm weekend. Will celebrate on Sunday with DS as he turns 37 on Monday.
Pat r.
All I can say Annette is, Thank God you have recognized that you need medical help.....I know it's hard to admit we need to take a pill to take care of issues, but honestly sometimes it just has to be. I've known something was wrong and worried about you -- we've missed the funny kitty stories especially. I hold you close in my heart as a dear friend and will continue to keep you in my prayers.
I've been up since 5:15 -- duh! Had to rebandage my toe after my shower -- my second toe has a deep callous on the end where it pounds the floor - foot doc removed it yet again and got down to raw flesh this time and some drainage, but no infection.....so I have to put antiobiotic ointment and a big bandage on it for three weeks. I am so looking forward to getting the foot fixed....still waiting for them to call me with a surgery date.
Did a load of laundry (my garage was down to 29 deg. yesterday - so I put out a small electric heater to get it above freezing) and made two batches of peanut butter fudge (for gifts), then I cross stitched until my eyes gave out. My cousin stopped by for a few minutes, otherwise I was never outdoors at all yesterday -- it was 7 above zero with a wind chill of minus 17. Work today, then clean house this afternoon.
Well I need to get off the computer -- chatted with DS a few minutes ago and checked my facebook page, now it's time to get on the bike.
Have a safe and warm weekend. Will celebrate on Sunday with DS as he turns 37 on Monday.
Pat r.
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Thank you Pat. I wasn't finding anything amusing, not even the furmonsters.
But I will share one story that is now making me smile.
Annie
must have decided that Tom was responsible for my tears. She would see me cry, then pee on Tom. OOOhh boy, he was furious. We are both fortunate that he loves us or he would have tossed us out on our ears.
But I will share one story that is now making me smile.
Annie
must have decided that Tom was responsible for my tears. She would see me cry, then pee on Tom. OOOhh boy, he was furious. We are both fortunate that he loves us or he would have tossed us out on our ears. Annette 
annette...having battled with depression myself for over a decade diagnosed and who knows
how long prior--i can empathize with everything you are saying...and feeling...i also know that you are always one to champion the cause of "take care of yourself first" so now--hear thyself!!!!!! and heal thyself !!!!!
tho there are many days you and i kid about the 2fer1 plan in re hubby's--yours is a very special one...listen to him...heed his prayers...i am so glad that you sought the help of these doctors.
your absence has been quite obvious however, understandable...and your presence is always welcome!so very many of us have so many things on our plates --that we thought would be half empty by this time in our lives--and we struggle--together...we are here and we are fighting with you...please know how much you are loved and pop into post when you feel that you have anything (good bad or ugly) to say...you have been such a source of inspiration for so many and you need to get nettie back!!! sending smoochies and hugs and prayers your way today and always....oh gosh....this is getting so sweet that i may dump on the sugar --it's sincere however!!!!
how long prior--i can empathize with everything you are saying...and feeling...i also know that you are always one to champion the cause of "take care of yourself first" so now--hear thyself!!!!!! and heal thyself !!!!!
tho there are many days you and i kid about the 2fer1 plan in re hubby's--yours is a very special one...listen to him...heed his prayers...i am so glad that you sought the help of these doctors.
your absence has been quite obvious however, understandable...and your presence is always welcome!so very many of us have so many things on our plates --that we thought would be half empty by this time in our lives--and we struggle--together...we are here and we are fighting with you...please know how much you are loved and pop into post when you feel that you have anything (good bad or ugly) to say...you have been such a source of inspiration for so many and you need to get nettie back!!! sending smoochies and hugs and prayers your way today and always....oh gosh....this is getting so sweet that i may dump on the sugar --it's sincere however!!!!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
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