Happy Wednesday....how are you today....

Good morning everyone....

I am up early to go grocery shopping. When I come back home my cleaning fairy will be coming to do her magic!

I am so grateful for the wonderful night's sleep I had last night. I actually feel pretty good right now. I know I will be tired after shopping but that is okay. I really don't have anything else to do so I can rest up later.

I am praying Vickie and Butch made it safely to MDA. This could be a very hard day for them. They will be in my thoughts and prayers all day. I love you Vickie!!! Keep strong sweetie!!  God Bless you both. 

I better go finish getting ready. I need to leave soon. 

Wishing you all a peaceful day!!

Prayers for our loving OFF Family and their families.

Judy....I hope you are feeling better today. 

Loads of love and bunches of hugs.....connie d

good morning Connie.  Thank you for the prayers today sweetie. We certainly do need them. We got here okay but a little late.  The traffic started in outer Houston at 6 a.m. how do people live like this?  Ugh. Anyway we're here now and Butch is back doing the prep for his pet scan.  we won't get the results until tomorrow so that will be the hard day. As soon as we got out of here (about noon) we're headed back to butch's brother's house and I will take a long nap. It was hard getting up at 3 a.m. but I felt better than I did yesterday evening.  I just couldn't do one more thing last night. I had had it.  Well post more as I find out things.  Love you all! 

Vickie.....I am glad you got some sleep. I am happy you made it there safely. 

How is Butch feeling today? How was the trip in the car with him? I know you were worried that he might get sick on the way there. 

I hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight. Tomorrow could be a harder day. Prayers for you and Butch tomorrow.    

Love you sweetie!!!   I am keeping you very close to my heart.

LOVE and HUGS....connie d

Good Morning Connie and OFF,

I'm barely up.  I actually woke up four hours ago, at 4:30 a.m., and lay in bed barely awake for three hours.  I have a killer sinus headache, and am waiting for my phone to charge to call my doctor's office.  

I am thinking of, and praying for Vickie and Butch.  Hope they get some hopeful news.

I have my children's program at church tonight.  Tonight is our last teaching session.  Next week is our end of year carnival, where the church gym is loaded with games, and prizes.  I have to choose a game to run.  I'm heading to the Christian bookstore to get each of them pencils  with a Christian saying on each to remind them of our year together.

I've had a rough time dealing with getting my PT/INR results in a timely fashion since I moved here.  Long story I'll tell later.  My PT/INR is the bloodwork to make sure my Coumadin level is safe, so I don't throw another blood clot.  Just pray I get it resolved.  

Love,

Trish

Trish...not another headache....you poor lady!  I hope the doctor had you come in or called in a good medication for you!

I will be praying for you, honey!!!  I want you to feel better and also not get a blood clot!! 

You are always so sweet and thoughtful to the children in the program. They must just love you!!! 

Have a fun evening!!

Love you much....HUGS....connie d

Hi Trish,

I have also had a sinus headache. I've tried just about everything to get rid of it and nothing has worked. If I just sit here in my recliner, I'm OK. But if I start moving around again, I'm miserable. Hope you find some relief.

Good morning Connie and all you fine ladies, 

it's a lovely day in southern NY state today.  Can't wait to get back out thee and make the best of the rest of my recuperation / vacation period.  Back to work in 1 1/2 weeks! 

Connie, yesterday snow flurries!?!?!? Oh holy cow. We all need some warmth and sunshine, you especially. We have a little of both here this morning - I wish I could send you some! I am sorry you're in so much pain bout so so happy you had a good nights sleep.  What a relief. Did you catch a good movie yesterday?

Mary, you have a sharp eye! Yes I changed my avatar. It's a selfie from my first harborside walk last week. The old one was a professional work headshot, blah! Can't wait to see your new one! Sorry to say, it sounds as if Jim and Richard should be somewhere together, but on their own; you and Eileen deserve health and happiness.

Eileen, you are going through a lot medically and you are certainly in my prayers! Regarding Richard, I don't blame you a bit. Richard is in a tough spot but he isn't doing much to help himself either. You're an amazing, strong, and giving woman. I think you know what needs to happen. No matter what, we are all here for you! And most importantly I hope you start to feel better today. Sinus headaches are no joke.

Judy, glad things around the complex are looking up. How are you feeling? I hope your doctor can give you something to finally get past this. In the meantime try to find a quiet moment and relax. You need it hon!

Vickie, even super heroes need rest. You hit your limit and I'm glad you didn't try driving last night. Very relieved you made it safely! Praying that Butch is strong enough for his treatment... And praying you somehow take some time for R&R in Houston. I'm worried about you Vickie. Prayers to you and of course, to Butch.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement.  I am feeling a ton better this week, and clear headed again.  The puréed food is definitely helping, I think.  So very exciting!  And hard, but still.. Exciting! :-)

My big plans today involve seeing an afternoon matinee of the Sound of Music. It's in theaters today only, to celebrate the 50th anniversary.  I am so excited to see it on a big theater screen!  With the hormones raging and everything else, I plan to bring a big pack of Kleenex!!! 

Have a great day, ladies.  Prayers to all of you, for all your intentions.  And warm hugs as well! 

Hi Christine....I wish you could send me some sunshine and warmer temps!!   It was a nasty 30 degrees when I went for groceries...I dressed warm! I am praying for some nice weather to come here and stay more then 2 days!! You are right my body would feel better!!

I never got to watch that movie I wanted to see last night. One of the ladies (one of my favorite's from across the hall)was having a bad time. She looked awful, was stumbling, and trouble with her speech. She is in her late 80s. I finally got a hold of her son and her doctor. The doctor wanted her to go to urgent care. She wouldn't do anything until I could contact her son. He finally called back. He was on his way here. She insisted she was going to wait and see her doctor next week. I stayed with her until her son got here. She called me later. The son agreed she can wait until next week...is he crazy!! Anyway...that is where I spent most of the evening. She is still not feeling well today! What can I do...nothing!!! 

I hope you got to go see "The Sound of Music". I love that movie!!  

Keep rocking that WLS....you are a star!!  

Love and more hugs to you....connie d

Hello Ladies!

It is a beautiful sunny day here in Delaware & I am feeling strong and motivated!

I have been following everyone's posts despite not commenting on a regular basis.

Vickie, my prayers are with you as you continue to balance so many balls in the air! The amount of stress you are under between Butch's illness, moving and taking your mom in is monumental even though you handle it so well. However, if you are anything like me you will 'collapse' once everything stabilizes. Take care of yourself...caretaking really sucks our reserves and your hands are too full!

PS...I love Neil Diamond & enjoyed the pictures of your daughter's and yourself at the concert. Did he sing 'Sweet Caroline?'

Connie, you are such a trooper with the pain you endure on a daily basis yet you continue to walk and always seem to be in good spirits when posting. I look at you as the mother hen and heart of the board...always reassuring and encouraging everyone as they face different obstacles!

I hope your sister does well..

Judy, you and Vickie are really having a time! I had that sinus/sickness (whatever it was!) and was off my game for almost 10 days. It took me the longest to get my energy back. But due to all the stress you have been under it is no surprise you got so sick. Your tenants remind me of my years in social work and the sense of entitlement many of the clients had. It seemed to get worse the past 10 years with the 'gimme, gimme, gimme' as well as the total lack of respect for anything you did for them. There are those who seem to think everything is owed to them. I love your upfront & direct attitude when you post...I laugh a lot...and it has probably helped you be successful in your job. But damn, sometimes ppl just get to you!

Good luck on the LEAP. I think I mentioned I had uterine cancer caught very early thank God. The testing and waiting around for the test results was really the worst part of having a serious disease.

Eileen, you sound like such a giving, caring person and I worry about the toll Richard's behavior is having on you. My dad developed Alzheimer's and came to live with us for over 2 years. He did some really bizarre stuff during that time and required constant supervision. When I made the decision to place him in nursing care they told me that patients with dementia often require 3-4 caregivers to manage them!!! I did not realize it at the time b/c of all the 'drama' but after his death that info rang true. We had myself, my husband, stepson and daughters alternating in taking care of him. We had to put a baby monitor in his and our bedrooms to monitor him at night as he would roam around. And dementia patients are often 'theives'...when he was in the nursing home the nurses told us the patients would often 'steal' their roommates clothes, personal hygiene products, money, etc.

So please take care of yourself and be prepared for a lot more drama if Richard indeed has dementia. I would never have dreamed my loving dad could be capable of some of the stuff he did!

Mary, it sounds like we have a lot in common when I read your posts. I am thinking of getting a dog to help me with my walking and gardening is my passion. If only I could get on my knees again! And then we both have 'Jim!' LOL. My Jim is a keeper, but like all men can be a royal pain in the ass at times!

I wish I had been able to tolerate my job long enough to go the route you went with the short..then long term disability and then SSDI. But for a variety of reasons I decided to forego that route. One of my main reasons was my work insurance did not cover WLS so I had to come up with a plan. I am wondering if I may be eligible for SSDI based on my medical conditions or if they would turn me down b/c some might be resolved after surgery? Anyhow, I appreciated that info.

Patricia, your post are always interesting! I was not aware you were also on cuomidin. I have been on it for a year now. My INR results are usually within range, but I hate being tied to these monthly appointments and worrying about my stroke risk.

Christine, I am so happy for you and the progress you have made since your surgery! You seem to have it down and are just moving along with minimal difficulties. As you know many new post-ops on the other boards seem to have a multitude of problems, but I have noticed many are of the younger set. I think being more 'mature' is in our favor!

I met with my cardiologist yesterday about my abnormal stress test results. She kept me waiting for close to an hour...ugh...very unlike her, and then came in with 2 young male interns. I thought this must really be bad when the guys in white coats show up!! However, she said that there has been 'something' that showed up at the very bottom of my heart, but it was an 'artifact' that could have been a shadow of my breast or another organ from when the pictures were taken. She said since I had no pain, no sign of blockages, my heart infraction rate had improved from 55% to 67% & my HBP was 'normal' w/meds and my afib heart rhythm under control it was nothing to worry about...she will clear me for surgery. So yoohoo....and I sure hope it is nothing to worry about!

I have lost almost 30 pounds now following my NUT's recommendations so I am psyched between that and the cardio clearance. So onward I go.

Everyone have a great day!    

Hello Kathy.....LOL...you made me giggle!! A mother hen and the heart of the board....I am not so sure about that. I just care so much about others. I like to reply to everyone so they know how I feel...sometimes good and sometimes maybe not. This board and all you ladies are my angel's.  I look so forward to hearing about everyone's day. Good or bad!! When I have to be away I just don't feel completed. Thank you so much for the sweet remarks!! 

I think it is wonderful that you took your father in like you did. That is not an easy thing to do, especially when he developed Alzheimer's. I am glad you could make the decision when he needed way more help then you and your family could handle. That shows just how much you loved him!!! 

I am glad your cardiologist cleared you for WLS. That is great news!! You are ready to have the surgery. It won't be long now!!

Congrats on the 30 pound weight loss!! 

Love and hugs to you!!