Wild Wednesday What's Happening?
Good Morning Everyone,
I am still up on Tuesday night. I had such a busy and interesting day, and got home around 9:00 and had to watch part of the Phillies game that I DVRed, then the women's gymnastics on the Olympics, which I was DVRing while watching the Phillies. Of course, I fast-forwarded through most of that, only watching the gymnastics part. Allie Reisman won a bronze and gold medal tonight. Go Allie. She was awesome on the floor exercise.
My day was interesting from the start. I went to my noon AA meeting, and the woman who I had mentored up until May was there. I wasn't too happy about that. She came over and apologized, told me she missed me, and then told me she doesn't know how to unblock my numbers on her phone. Then, this afternoon, she texted me twice. It sounded like she wants me to go back to mentoring her. When I tried to text her back, I forgot I was still blocked, and then realized my messages wouldn't go through. So, I wrote her a letter that I'll drop off in her mailbox Wednesday morning, because her house is across the street from the AA clubhouse I go to. In it, I basically said that while I've forgiven her, I can't go back to mentoring her. I told her I was too hurt by what she did to put myself in that position again.
The orthopedist wants me to go to the pain specialist again. So, Wednesday, I have to call and get the report faxed to him, and schedule an appointment with him. From there, I'll be able to schedule a shot.
On the way home, I stopped at my local pharmacy to drop off some prescriptions. Right next door is the local Obama campaign office. I went in and learned that they were having a meeting and a phone bank Tuesday evening. So, instead of going to the church's food bank, I spent the evening enjoying the company of other supporters, and making calls. I am not scheduled to be at the phone bank for two more weeks, so I signed up for two nights next week. I'll also go in on the weekend.
Wednesday has me going to my AA meeting, then making a couple of phone calls. In the afternoon, I'll be heading to the campaign office of the Democratic candidate for Congress. I'm not sure what Wednesay evening holds for me yet. There's a Nar-Anon meeting I'm interested in checking out. Nar-Anon is for friends and family of drug addicts. It's like Al-Anon, just all drugs, not just alcohol. A friend whose daughter was murdered when she relapsed on heroin and was prostituting herself in a drug infested neighborhood in Philly suggested it.
Sorry this is so long.
Hugs and love,
Trish
I am still up on Tuesday night. I had such a busy and interesting day, and got home around 9:00 and had to watch part of the Phillies game that I DVRed, then the women's gymnastics on the Olympics, which I was DVRing while watching the Phillies. Of course, I fast-forwarded through most of that, only watching the gymnastics part. Allie Reisman won a bronze and gold medal tonight. Go Allie. She was awesome on the floor exercise.
My day was interesting from the start. I went to my noon AA meeting, and the woman who I had mentored up until May was there. I wasn't too happy about that. She came over and apologized, told me she missed me, and then told me she doesn't know how to unblock my numbers on her phone. Then, this afternoon, she texted me twice. It sounded like she wants me to go back to mentoring her. When I tried to text her back, I forgot I was still blocked, and then realized my messages wouldn't go through. So, I wrote her a letter that I'll drop off in her mailbox Wednesday morning, because her house is across the street from the AA clubhouse I go to. In it, I basically said that while I've forgiven her, I can't go back to mentoring her. I told her I was too hurt by what she did to put myself in that position again.
The orthopedist wants me to go to the pain specialist again. So, Wednesday, I have to call and get the report faxed to him, and schedule an appointment with him. From there, I'll be able to schedule a shot.
On the way home, I stopped at my local pharmacy to drop off some prescriptions. Right next door is the local Obama campaign office. I went in and learned that they were having a meeting and a phone bank Tuesday evening. So, instead of going to the church's food bank, I spent the evening enjoying the company of other supporters, and making calls. I am not scheduled to be at the phone bank for two more weeks, so I signed up for two nights next week. I'll also go in on the weekend.
Wednesday has me going to my AA meeting, then making a couple of phone calls. In the afternoon, I'll be heading to the campaign office of the Democratic candidate for Congress. I'm not sure what Wednesay evening holds for me yet. There's a Nar-Anon meeting I'm interested in checking out. Nar-Anon is for friends and family of drug addicts. It's like Al-Anon, just all drugs, not just alcohol. A friend whose daughter was murdered when she relapsed on heroin and was prostituting herself in a drug infested neighborhood in Philly suggested it.
Sorry this is so long.
Hugs and love,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Good mornin' ya'll.
Tri**** sounds like you have made the right decision about mentoring that gal again. I think being a mentor is a wonderful thing. But not if it takes such a toll on the mentor.
Today is our oldest's birthday. He is 46. Holy Hannah, how did he get so old? We already gave him his gift. The crossbow he wanted. He has been a member of a 'hunt' club almost since they've lived here. They pay a private property owner to be able to hunt on his land during deer season. Well, it seems the guys land is now considered 'wetlands' so no more hunting. They will have to find another place. Maybe no venison burgers for us this year. I really wanted to make some mincemeat.
Our daughter had an appointment with her attorney yesterday. The attorney wanted to "touch base" with her on the progress of her divorce proceedings. There was a law clerk there too, so that half hour probably cost her $400. Judi told them she was out of money. Attorney said, borrow, use your credit cards or get another job. But without money up front all work stops. The ex's lawyer is not happy with the way the company valued Judi's interest. Sooo, there will be a conferance call between the two lawyers, the corp lawyer and the company's CFO. ( probably another $2000) Also, she can pretty much count on the judge setting the length of their marriage from their first date, NOT from the date the second time they married (after a 2 year divorce). If that happens, they will be married 20 years and she will have to pay him alimony for the rest of her life!!? She said she would not pay him forever. I asked what she planned on doing? She only said she will not pay him the rest of his life!! (she's hoping he'll get hit by a bus, but she can't really count on that) We paid her rent for her this month, and will pay it next month. Plus I will be sending her money from my CD that matures on Friday. This is a girl who is a franchisee/partner in 10 stores, and the COO of the corp whi*****ludes a total of 40 stores. She makes almost $400,000 a year. About half of that goes back into the corp. and WE are paying her rent cause her lawyers are dragging this out. She is supporting two households, paying tuition to private school, and paying off whatever her ex buys on her credit card each month. There is really something wrong with this picture. I told her she should move back in with him and let him file for divorce and he can take out a loan to pay attorneys! It just makes me want to cry! Let's be honest, I have cried a lot about it. Grrrrr. Now I have myself all worked up again! I think I'll go get on my treadmill and get out some of this aggression!
Everyone have a fantabulous day.
Tri**** sounds like you have made the right decision about mentoring that gal again. I think being a mentor is a wonderful thing. But not if it takes such a toll on the mentor.
Today is our oldest's birthday. He is 46. Holy Hannah, how did he get so old? We already gave him his gift. The crossbow he wanted. He has been a member of a 'hunt' club almost since they've lived here. They pay a private property owner to be able to hunt on his land during deer season. Well, it seems the guys land is now considered 'wetlands' so no more hunting. They will have to find another place. Maybe no venison burgers for us this year. I really wanted to make some mincemeat.
Our daughter had an appointment with her attorney yesterday. The attorney wanted to "touch base" with her on the progress of her divorce proceedings. There was a law clerk there too, so that half hour probably cost her $400. Judi told them she was out of money. Attorney said, borrow, use your credit cards or get another job. But without money up front all work stops. The ex's lawyer is not happy with the way the company valued Judi's interest. Sooo, there will be a conferance call between the two lawyers, the corp lawyer and the company's CFO. ( probably another $2000) Also, she can pretty much count on the judge setting the length of their marriage from their first date, NOT from the date the second time they married (after a 2 year divorce). If that happens, they will be married 20 years and she will have to pay him alimony for the rest of her life!!? She said she would not pay him forever. I asked what she planned on doing? She only said she will not pay him the rest of his life!! (she's hoping he'll get hit by a bus, but she can't really count on that) We paid her rent for her this month, and will pay it next month. Plus I will be sending her money from my CD that matures on Friday. This is a girl who is a franchisee/partner in 10 stores, and the COO of the corp whi*****ludes a total of 40 stores. She makes almost $400,000 a year. About half of that goes back into the corp. and WE are paying her rent cause her lawyers are dragging this out. She is supporting two households, paying tuition to private school, and paying off whatever her ex buys on her credit card each month. There is really something wrong with this picture. I told her she should move back in with him and let him file for divorce and he can take out a loan to pay attorneys! It just makes me want to cry! Let's be honest, I have cried a lot about it. Grrrrr. Now I have myself all worked up again! I think I'll go get on my treadmill and get out some of this aggression!
Everyone have a fantabulous day.
Grammylew in Jax
Wow, Carolyn, what a travesty! I just can't believe those attorneys are so greedy. They are as bad as the husband. Your poor daughter is just being bled dry by all the vultures. I'm so sorry. I will keep her on my prayer list.
She is so lucky to have you and your DH standing firm behind her. All I can say is what goes around, comes around. One day those attorneys and her soon-to-be-ex will get what they've got coming to them. So sorry!
She is so lucky to have you and your DH standing firm behind her. All I can say is what goes around, comes around. One day those attorneys and her soon-to-be-ex will get what they've got coming to them. So sorry!
Vickie
Good morning Trish and Carolyn and all my OFF sistas to come!
As always, I am just appalled by the injustice being done to Carolyn's daughter. I had no idea such a travesty of justice could take place during a divorce. Someone somewhere has to have to power or the wisdom to stop such insanity. What a mess!
Also, while I'm thinking about it, prayers for our sweet Connie and her friend Pam.
And I don't know how many of you keep up with Monica on FB, but her husband is going through hell with his pain issues. Prayers for John, too. (I did message Monica a while back and asked her to please come back to OFF. I miss her daily posts! She says she feels disconnected from OFF right now. If you are friends with her on FB, you might consider reaching out to her.)
Trish, glad you had a good day yesterday. Did you see my post about the Special Olympic scarf project? I've already started making my first two scarves. I switch off between the two of them. One pattern is so easy, it's a no brainer, and I can crochet on it even with Benny Bop sitting in my lap. The other pattern requires a bit more concentration, so I save it for after Benny goes to bed.
The cable guy (who was tall, dark and handsome as all get out!) finally showed up around 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. So much for 8 to noon, huh? But he did fix my cable and now I can finally watch the Olympics in crystal clear HDTV again!
I've had a slight headache for the past two days and it's getting very old. Boy, do I miss Advil and Coke. That was always my one-two punch to knock out a headache. Tylenol does jack for me. But this "little" headache is not severe enough to warrant breaking into my Rx pain pill stash, so I'm just trying to tough it out.
So, I am considering making a pretty big change to my diet. My surgeon, Dr. Garth, has been advocating a plant-based diet for months now on FB. He posts all sorts of links to research and articles concerning a vegetarian or a vegan lifestyle. Sometimes I read the posts and sometimes I don't, but it's always playing around in the back of my mind. I don't think it would be such a stretch for me to give up red meat. I think I'm going to try it. I don't think I'm ready to give up milk and eggs and fish yet. Baby steps, huh? I didn't eat any meat yesterday and I don't plan to eat any today. We'll see how this goes. Dr. Garth says to give it two weeks to start. Well, if I could do that all liquid protein diet for two weeks pre-surgery, I can surely do this as well.
I need to go fix Benny Bop and me some breakfast. We're having power oatmeal this morning. LOL! At least that's what I'm having. We'll see what Mr. Picky will eat today.
Love you al!
As always, I am just appalled by the injustice being done to Carolyn's daughter. I had no idea such a travesty of justice could take place during a divorce. Someone somewhere has to have to power or the wisdom to stop such insanity. What a mess!
Also, while I'm thinking about it, prayers for our sweet Connie and her friend Pam.
And I don't know how many of you keep up with Monica on FB, but her husband is going through hell with his pain issues. Prayers for John, too. (I did message Monica a while back and asked her to please come back to OFF. I miss her daily posts! She says she feels disconnected from OFF right now. If you are friends with her on FB, you might consider reaching out to her.)
Trish, glad you had a good day yesterday. Did you see my post about the Special Olympic scarf project? I've already started making my first two scarves. I switch off between the two of them. One pattern is so easy, it's a no brainer, and I can crochet on it even with Benny Bop sitting in my lap. The other pattern requires a bit more concentration, so I save it for after Benny goes to bed.
The cable guy (who was tall, dark and handsome as all get out!) finally showed up around 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. So much for 8 to noon, huh? But he did fix my cable and now I can finally watch the Olympics in crystal clear HDTV again!
I've had a slight headache for the past two days and it's getting very old. Boy, do I miss Advil and Coke. That was always my one-two punch to knock out a headache. Tylenol does jack for me. But this "little" headache is not severe enough to warrant breaking into my Rx pain pill stash, so I'm just trying to tough it out.
So, I am considering making a pretty big change to my diet. My surgeon, Dr. Garth, has been advocating a plant-based diet for months now on FB. He posts all sorts of links to research and articles concerning a vegetarian or a vegan lifestyle. Sometimes I read the posts and sometimes I don't, but it's always playing around in the back of my mind. I don't think it would be such a stretch for me to give up red meat. I think I'm going to try it. I don't think I'm ready to give up milk and eggs and fish yet. Baby steps, huh? I didn't eat any meat yesterday and I don't plan to eat any today. We'll see how this goes. Dr. Garth says to give it two weeks to start. Well, if I could do that all liquid protein diet for two weeks pre-surgery, I can surely do this as well.
I need to go fix Benny Bop and me some breakfast. We're having power oatmeal this morning. LOL! At least that's what I'm having. We'll see what Mr. Picky will eat today.
Love you al!
Vickie
Hi everyone!
Trish, I hope you can get your pain under control soon. It's so hard to live everyday with pain.
Carolyn, Happy Birthday to your son! What a jerk your daughter's ex is. I have a lot of other words for men like that!
Vickie, Hate headaches! I get them all the time and migraines also! Advil has always been my go to medicine. Hope yours goes away soon! Good luck on no red meat, I think that would be pretty easy it's the chicken, fish, and dairy that I would have trouble with.
Connie, Hope you and Pam have a better day! Prayers coming your way!
Not much going on today! I'll have to find something to keep me busy today. I'm down 8lbs and feeling pretty good. Had to get up 4 times last night to use the restroom!! I guess I'm getting my fluids in. LOL!
10 years ago I lost my sister and dad with in 10 months of each other and I buried myself in food. My sister Judy died of Pancreatic cancer she was only 60 and my dad thru complications with Alzheimer. My dads passing was a blessing and I was ok with that, but my sister's death punched a hole in my heart and I tried to fill it with food. Maybe I could eat my way to heaven to see her. On the WLS road I'm learning that I'm not ready to leave this place. I want more time with my family. Funny how thing**** you at the weirdest times. Sorry I'm rambling! Hope it's not to much information.
Hugs and Kisses,
Debbie
Trish, I hope you can get your pain under control soon. It's so hard to live everyday with pain.
Carolyn, Happy Birthday to your son! What a jerk your daughter's ex is. I have a lot of other words for men like that!
Vickie, Hate headaches! I get them all the time and migraines also! Advil has always been my go to medicine. Hope yours goes away soon! Good luck on no red meat, I think that would be pretty easy it's the chicken, fish, and dairy that I would have trouble with.
Connie, Hope you and Pam have a better day! Prayers coming your way!
Not much going on today! I'll have to find something to keep me busy today. I'm down 8lbs and feeling pretty good. Had to get up 4 times last night to use the restroom!! I guess I'm getting my fluids in. LOL!
10 years ago I lost my sister and dad with in 10 months of each other and I buried myself in food. My sister Judy died of Pancreatic cancer she was only 60 and my dad thru complications with Alzheimer. My dads passing was a blessing and I was ok with that, but my sister's death punched a hole in my heart and I tried to fill it with food. Maybe I could eat my way to heaven to see her. On the WLS road I'm learning that I'm not ready to leave this place. I want more time with my family. Funny how thing**** you at the weirdest times. Sorry I'm rambling! Hope it's not to much information.
Hugs and Kisses,
Debbie
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
Debbie,
I am sorry about your losses of your dad and your sister. No, it's not too much information. You will soon find that we all share our personal lives here and support one another. After all, we are each more than just our WLS story.
I understand about the headaches and the migraines. I used to get migraines a few times a year before my WLS, but I had "regular" headaches several times a week! I swallowed Advil like candy, often taking 3 or even 4 at a time. Since my WLS, I have had far fewer headaches, which has been a blessing, but I do miss being able to take Advil. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and get a list of permissible pain killers from him. There are a couple of Rx pain pills that I have tried. I hoarde them like gold and I only take one if I just really, really can't stand the headache anymore. If they offer you a Rx for pain pills after surgery, go ahead and fill it, even if you don't think you need them. That way you'll have some on hand at your house for the first time you do get a headache.
WTG on losing 8 lbs already! That's about how much I lost during my pre-op liquid diet. Just one more week to go! The 15th will be here before you can blink. We're all waiting for you to join us on the loser's bench!
I am sorry about your losses of your dad and your sister. No, it's not too much information. You will soon find that we all share our personal lives here and support one another. After all, we are each more than just our WLS story.
I understand about the headaches and the migraines. I used to get migraines a few times a year before my WLS, but I had "regular" headaches several times a week! I swallowed Advil like candy, often taking 3 or even 4 at a time. Since my WLS, I have had far fewer headaches, which has been a blessing, but I do miss being able to take Advil. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and get a list of permissible pain killers from him. There are a couple of Rx pain pills that I have tried. I hoarde them like gold and I only take one if I just really, really can't stand the headache anymore. If they offer you a Rx for pain pills after surgery, go ahead and fill it, even if you don't think you need them. That way you'll have some on hand at your house for the first time you do get a headache.
WTG on losing 8 lbs already! That's about how much I lost during my pre-op liquid diet. Just one more week to go! The 15th will be here before you can blink. We're all waiting for you to join us on the loser's bench!
Vickie
Thanks Vickie! I do have pain pills for my arthritis and migraines! Thank goodness for that. I have a disc in my back the moves at random so when it goes the wrong way I'm in bed for a day or two. I believe in pain management, but making sure once the pain is gone to lay off the pain meds. This is the only time I can remember that I want to be on the losers bench! LOL!
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
Debbie, ask your doc about Topamax ... it's a migraine preventive. It's generic, too, so pretty cheap. You'll still get some migraines but most won't be quite as bad. I've been on it for many years and it works so well. My migraine last Friday was one of the worst I've had in years ... one of the few I've had that I've barfed during. Most of the ones I've had now go away with an Imitrex.
Thanks Eileen, I do take a daily medication called Propranolol, been taking it for 10 years and it helps alot. I also have Imitrex. Wow! That had to be a pretty bad migraine! Hope you feel well soon! Take care of yourself.
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
I looked up your drug; it's a beta blocker, commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Funny how these drugs are used for one thing, but they find they can treat other things. Topamax was used for epilepsy, then they found it helped with migraine prevention. It has a rather good side effect: weight loss and it stops cravings ... or at least early on after my surgery. Now, it doesn't have that effect.
Yeah, that was an ugly migraine. It would have kept me home from work, but I was already off because I had taken the day off to have a back procedure ...then I couldn't move from the house. My cousin has auras when she has migraines. They run in the family.
Yeah, that was an ugly migraine. It would have kept me home from work, but I was already off because I had taken the day off to have a back procedure ...then I couldn't move from the house. My cousin has auras when she has migraines. They run in the family.
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