Super Saturday
Thank you. Jeannie. Great advice.
This journey requires a great deal of focus & think before you act/eat.
I need to start planning my meals for when I return to a regular diet bc as you point out that is really a lifesaver/safety plan to keep on track.
Glad you are doing so well with your eating plan. I want to get to that point in the next year or so after I have 'mastered' some of this!
Kathy
Ladies,
Well, today is Saturday and it is also our homecoming. Now you would think that I would remember that since I teach at the university that houses our state team, but I forgot and yesterday, I needed to run to the store and ran right into the homecoming parade....then as I was leaving to avoid the parade, I ran into the marathon runners....damn....it took me an hour and half to drive ten miles. Today is the game, and I still didn't get my meds picked up since when I made it to Walmart, the drive in pick up place was blocked and the inside had a line of like fifty people, so I grabbed a vegetable tray for snacking and left. I now have to go back today....I have a grocery list a mile long and am picking up all DH meds.
We are having a typical fall day; it's chilly, the leaves are falling off the trees, and the sun is nowhere to be seen....typical dreary day.
I hope you guys all have a good Saturday.
Hello Jeannie....I am so sorry you are still dealing with that sore mouth. That must me just miserable! I am glad it is starting to improve a little each day.
Homecoming....what a crazy time....I wouldn't have left home! I know you still needed to get your meds. My pharmacy mails them to me... no charge. I really like that idea!! But then...Michael might get the mail...that wouldn't be a good thing!!
Have a good evening...much love ...hugs....connie d
Hi dear,
You may feel hunger pangs till you get to the solid foods stage. When I was in the pureed stage, I at things like Cream of Wheat. I know. A lot of carbs, but my stomach was healing. Please call you NUT and ask for advice.
Good luck shopping at Goodwill. I go sometimes on Wednesday (senior citizen's day discount).
Your OHH friend,
Arlene
Arlene,
I was raised on cream of wheat & oatmeal and love them both. I was surprised to learn they had alot of carbs, but I still believe they are a healthier alternative. I have been having my 4oz of one or the other almost everyday since the full liquids stage of my diet.
I see my NUT this week. I can't wait as I have not seen her since August. She was so supportive and did not impose alot of restrictions on me. I think she was part of why I did well pre-op...I felt successful rather than criticized.
Goodwill was picked apart when we got there, but did go to Walmart to get an idea of my size. Went from a 30-32 to a 22...yoohoo!
I am constantly glad you keep posting on this board as you always have something valuable, sweet or funny to say...
Kathy
Good morning Kathy and everyone....
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you all!!!! 
I guess I am an angel this year!!
Cathy...I love you too!! I just want to make sure you are feeling well and things are going good for you!! Keep hanging on!! All of sudden the weight will just melt off!! You are doing everything right!!
Well I will join your club...my life is so boring I am embarrassed to write either. My life is being alone at least you have someone else to do things with. Oh well on we go!!!
As for me....Today is my daughter, Jamie's birthday!! I spoke with Gracie this morning. I asked her to give her mommy 47 birthday spanks from me. She was so excited...I WILL NANA!!! I told Jamie what I asked Gracie to do...she laughed. I will be checking to make sure Jamie got them all!
OKAY....here goes......Last night I spoke with Nic. He is going to be coming up to see me later in November. He wants to spend a few days. We talked about several things. Then he said....Nana in 6 month's I turn 23 (April 23 his GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!!) He was quiet for a little bit and repeated that again. Then he started talking about all the things he has done and is doing. He said, Nana, I will be graduating from college in May. He listed his majors and achievements he will have by then. Then he stopped again for a bit. He said, this is what he wanted to do. He wanted to complete college. Did I understand? YES... I knew exactly what he meant. His friends and other children with his cancer have died earlier in age. The longest around their 23rd birthdays. I have known this , I can't ever forget it. It is true!! I could hardly breathe. He hasn't brought this up in years. I knew that it was a very real possibility. Not something we dwell on. I guess he wanted to share this with someone he trusts. I won't tell his mom or anyone else. I Pray for a miracle for Nic and every child with cancer every single day. I am not giving up and he isn't either. I guess he just needed to say it out loud. Please keep your thoughts and prayers coming for Nic. 
I hope everyone has a fun Halloween!!!
Prayers for all our amazing OFF Family and their families.
I love you all....HUGS ....connie d
Vickie....thank you...I am okay...it was just hard to hear that from Nic...I wasn't quite ready....I really think my heart is breaking.
I pray and pray...I know God has the answer....I will never give up....I will fight with all I have!!
Thank you again for always keeping Nic in your heart and prayers.
I am sorry I made you cry. I just had to get it out.
I love you very much...connie d
P.S. Please don't any of you post anything about this anywhere but here. Thank you so much!
Cindy P....you have been so supportive. I am so glad we found each other. We are so much alike about so many things. I love you so much! We will chat tomorrow!!
Everyone here is so supportive. That is why I stay here. So much love between us all!!
Thank you for your prayers for Nic. He is wonderful and I love the man he has become. We can all use prayers that is for sure.
I took my meds and they will be kicking in soon. Goodnight.
I love you too.....gentle hugs always....connie d
