Hello. It IS Thursday, isn't it?
I'm back. Coffee....Yumm....
I got up early this morning because I wanted to water the back gardens before it got too sunny. Not much chance of that, I don't think. Looks like it may have rained a bit during the night, and it's still cloudy. I should probably still water, because it's been so dry that it probably didn't penetrate, but I think I'll procrastinate. I do it so well...
Yesterday I hunkered down and attacked the file cabinet. I keep everything. Tucked away, out of sight, but I know there's receipts in there from 30 years ago. For stuff that I no longer own. In a drawer with who knows what....
Five bags of shredding and recycling later.... Of course, I handled everything twice to make sure there were no names or other info on the stuff I didn't shred. I'm so paranoid. I had bank statements and cancelled checks from accounts that have been closed for over 10 years. Probably didn't need them, huh? Anyhow, got through the worst two drawers, and ended up with less than a half drawer, much of which I'll also shred. I'm making a binder with important info for my kids when the time comes that they'll need it. Once it's set up, I'll update when the new info comes in. I told my older son about it last night, and he thought it was a good idea.
He knows what my filing system is like.... Much of it consists of one or two brown paper grocery bags labeled with each year, neatly lined up in the file drawers. That's been the extent of my sorting and filing for many years. No more. I now have the time and will summon the energy to use folders. and label them. And not keep every piece of paper that comes into the house....!
I'll let you know how that goes.
I've recommitted to "the plan". Eating is out of control since I stopped work. Too much eating out. Too much just plain eating, even if it's what I'm supposed to be eating. The scale is creeping up. My clothes are getting snug.
I think thw WLS should throw in brain surgery for free. Until they do, I'll just keep plugging along.
See, this is why I seldom start the thread or post. My life is SO not interesting....
Everyone jump in. How are y'all doing today?
Candy
I got up early this morning because I wanted to water the back gardens before it got too sunny. Not much chance of that, I don't think. Looks like it may have rained a bit during the night, and it's still cloudy. I should probably still water, because it's been so dry that it probably didn't penetrate, but I think I'll procrastinate. I do it so well...
Yesterday I hunkered down and attacked the file cabinet. I keep everything. Tucked away, out of sight, but I know there's receipts in there from 30 years ago. For stuff that I no longer own. In a drawer with who knows what....
Five bags of shredding and recycling later.... Of course, I handled everything twice to make sure there were no names or other info on the stuff I didn't shred. I'm so paranoid. I had bank statements and cancelled checks from accounts that have been closed for over 10 years. Probably didn't need them, huh? Anyhow, got through the worst two drawers, and ended up with less than a half drawer, much of which I'll also shred. I'm making a binder with important info for my kids when the time comes that they'll need it. Once it's set up, I'll update when the new info comes in. I told my older son about it last night, and he thought it was a good idea.
He knows what my filing system is like.... Much of it consists of one or two brown paper grocery bags labeled with each year, neatly lined up in the file drawers. That's been the extent of my sorting and filing for many years. No more. I now have the time and will summon the energy to use folders. and label them. And not keep every piece of paper that comes into the house....!
I'll let you know how that goes.
I've recommitted to "the plan". Eating is out of control since I stopped work. Too much eating out. Too much just plain eating, even if it's what I'm supposed to be eating. The scale is creeping up. My clothes are getting snug.
I think thw WLS should throw in brain surgery for free. Until they do, I'll just keep plugging along.
See, this is why I seldom start the thread or post. My life is SO not interesting....
Everyone jump in. How are y'all doing today?
Candy
Hi Candy,
Sigh...I too fight regain...it's a never ending battle. We will always reach for food if we are bored, tired, stressed and also to celebrate. That is just how we are. I totally connected with you in that regards. At least we know we are not alone.
It's almost Friday...I wish my life away for the weekends. I love my job but man the weekends fly by so fast. Hubby and I have been helping out fixing up the house my SD and SIL closed on last Friday. Hubby knocked a hole in the cement basement to put in a window for my granddaughter new bedroom he is building downstairs for her. I'm hoping they will start moving in this weekend.
Everyone have a great day. Hugs- Debbie
Sigh...I too fight regain...it's a never ending battle. We will always reach for food if we are bored, tired, stressed and also to celebrate. That is just how we are. I totally connected with you in that regards. At least we know we are not alone.
It's almost Friday...I wish my life away for the weekends. I love my job but man the weekends fly by so fast. Hubby and I have been helping out fixing up the house my SD and SIL closed on last Friday. Hubby knocked a hole in the cement basement to put in a window for my granddaughter new bedroom he is building downstairs for her. I'm hoping they will start moving in this weekend.
Everyone have a great day. Hugs- Debbie
Morning Candy, and Debbie,
My head hurts this morning. Between my new dietician and all the info she has given me and my appt. with my doctor yesterday, I'm not sure if I'm coming or going.
I'm having problems with atrial fibrulation. My mom has it..bless her 80 year old heart. She is on her 4th pacemaker looking into number 5. I guess I'm looking at that coming up down the road..damn wish I could have chosen the genetics she passed down.
Now the dietician...whew...what information. I'm having severe problems with dumping and hypoglycemia. She just announced to me that: a) I'm not eating enough b) I'm certainly not eating enough carbs and c) I'm having insulin, glycogan and cortisol hormone problems...This is me....
So I am now on a strict diet of 15 gr. of carbs per "feeding" and must feed my body 8 times a day..yes you heard or read that correctly 8 times a day...I have to eat every 2 hours. And I have to eat sugar and carbs...WHAT!!!!
It is so ingrained in us that those foods are "evil"...well this change is giving me a head ache and I'm messing up already. But, I'm trying to take it one day at a time.
School is almost over...about an hour from now...so I'd better run,.
Sorry to just come on and complain...my head is full to bursting..I thought if maybe I shared it would help me feel less frustrated.
Thanks to all for listening..
Sharing hour will be tonight at 7
( TA DA :) )
Marcy
My head hurts this morning. Between my new dietician and all the info she has given me and my appt. with my doctor yesterday, I'm not sure if I'm coming or going.
I'm having problems with atrial fibrulation. My mom has it..bless her 80 year old heart. She is on her 4th pacemaker looking into number 5. I guess I'm looking at that coming up down the road..damn wish I could have chosen the genetics she passed down.
Now the dietician...whew...what information. I'm having severe problems with dumping and hypoglycemia. She just announced to me that: a) I'm not eating enough b) I'm certainly not eating enough carbs and c) I'm having insulin, glycogan and cortisol hormone problems...This is me....
So I am now on a strict diet of 15 gr. of carbs per "feeding" and must feed my body 8 times a day..yes you heard or read that correctly 8 times a day...I have to eat every 2 hours. And I have to eat sugar and carbs...WHAT!!!!
It is so ingrained in us that those foods are "evil"...well this change is giving me a head ache and I'm messing up already. But, I'm trying to take it one day at a time.
School is almost over...about an hour from now...so I'd better run,.
Sorry to just come on and complain...my head is full to bursting..I thought if maybe I shared it would help me feel less frustrated.
Thanks to all for listening..
Sharing hour will be tonight at 7
( TA DA :) )Marcy
Yeah, Marcy, I think too many of us shun carbs totally, and our bodies need some carbs. Carbs are not totally evil. There are good carbs ... whole grains, fruits, certain veggies.
I know I eat too many carbs. That's my problem. I still like my junk food a little too much ... tortilla chips are my favorite food.
Eight times a time is a lot ... when I first started out after surgery, it was six times a day. But you have to do what you have to do. I wish you well.
I know I eat too many carbs. That's my problem. I still like my junk food a little too much ... tortilla chips are my favorite food.
Eight times a time is a lot ... when I first started out after surgery, it was six times a day. But you have to do what you have to do. I wish you well.
Ah, Candy join the ranks of other retired folks! Same old story. I keep the current years paper work in folders right next to my computer desk. However, the top shelf of my closet has about ten boxes of old records which I am slowly shredding.
Sunday I was so bored I grabbed my big jewelry box and went thru the whole thing sorting out and pitching broken stuff. All the gold stuff I don't want or use anymore is going to a jewelry store for cash.
I've got a pretty heavy bag so hoping for a nice $$$.
The endoscopy went very smoothly yesterday -- so great to see my bariatric surgeon again...Barrett's is completely healed -- hurrah.
He also commented (in writing) that my pouch looked "nice"....said it was about 3 cc's. Not sure what "nice" means, but it sure sounds good.
We had another tornado warning last evening about 10 p.m. - I did go to the basement this time - my neighbor in the duplex has a finished basement with furniture so she invited me to come and sit with her.
Nothing much but some wind and great torrents of rain....we are so soggy here it's unreal. The grass is sure green tho'!
Need to get my hair fixed for work. Have a great day, friends!
Irish Coda: I loved the book "The Hour I First Believed"!!!!!
Pat r.
Sunday I was so bored I grabbed my big jewelry box and went thru the whole thing sorting out and pitching broken stuff. All the gold stuff I don't want or use anymore is going to a jewelry store for cash.
I've got a pretty heavy bag so hoping for a nice $$$.
The endoscopy went very smoothly yesterday -- so great to see my bariatric surgeon again...Barrett's is completely healed -- hurrah.
He also commented (in writing) that my pouch looked "nice"....said it was about 3 cc's. Not sure what "nice" means, but it sure sounds good.
We had another tornado warning last evening about 10 p.m. - I did go to the basement this time - my neighbor in the duplex has a finished basement with furniture so she invited me to come and sit with her.
Nothing much but some wind and great torrents of rain....we are so soggy here it's unreal. The grass is sure green tho'!
Need to get my hair fixed for work. Have a great day, friends!
Irish Coda: I loved the book "The Hour I First Believed"!!!!!
Pat r.
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Good morning all
Candy, recommitted - heck, I feel like I'm about to be committed! Two of my friends have had heart problems/scares this week. It's bad when the woman at the hospital coffee shop says she has missed seeing you, but nice to see you again.
Almost every day I core an apple for my snack. Last night I gave the corer a whack and hit my thumb instead of the apple. First I saw stars, then blood, as the room was growing dim I screamed TOM.
My hero put a cold cloth on my face and bandaged the thumb as I sat with head between knees. I am not at all the nursey type.
The cut isn't bad but the thumbnail is an ugly shade of blue.
See ... my life is so boring I talk about a boo boo.
Kisses
Annette
Candy, recommitted - heck, I feel like I'm about to be committed! Two of my friends have had heart problems/scares this week. It's bad when the woman at the hospital coffee shop says she has missed seeing you, but nice to see you again.
Almost every day I core an apple for my snack. Last night I gave the corer a whack and hit my thumb instead of the apple. First I saw stars, then blood, as the room was growing dim I screamed TOM.
My hero put a cold cloth on my face and bandaged the thumb as I sat with head between knees. I am not at all the nursey type.
The cut isn't bad but the thumbnail is an ugly shade of blue.
See ... my life is so boring I talk about a boo boo.
Kisses
Annette
Annette 
Good morning. Yesterday was my 4 month surgversary. I'm down 69 pounds.
When I looked at these side by side pictures, I started crying. I just can't believe the difference 4 months has made. I pray every day that I can keep losing and then maintain after this incredible chance that I've been given for a new life.
Wanda
Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.
Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.
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