Tuesday

Today is going to be one of those days that I wish I had more energy.  It's not too hot our and not too cold.  This is my favorite time of the year for temperature but the mold is never too good for me. Since I have been learning to weave, I've met some folks who weave fiber and they also weave baskets. One of the couples who make baskets and sell them at craft fairs has been teaching me to make willow leaf baskets and they are coming over this afternoon to teach me how to make a square container.  I like doing it but they get the willow fresh from near a creek by their house and then they dry them and then wet them and make baskets.  They make some of the most beautiful baskets that I've ever seen but one can only own so many baskets before becoming a basket hoarder. LOL.

B: boiled egg 

L: Tuna right out of the can. I am adding nothing

D: Salmon and broccoli. 

S: Cheese

I am trying to increase the protein because I meet with the hematologists Monday and don't want him fussing at me about my diet.  Once they learn I am vegetarian they go all crazy on me and blame every deficiency on that and not the WLS. 

Ladies...enjoy the early fall...

wow Jeannie...doesn't sound like there is anything you can't do....you have so many interests! Get that protein up so you have everything in your favor for this surgery!

Yvonne, I have been binging off and on for awhile. I am so disappointed in myself. It started when i began experimenting with healthy snacks like protein balls, but I cannot stop at a reasonable amount. Never could. I am going to try going back to what I was eating way before surgery when working with the Dietician. I have to do something!

Julia, sorry to hear about your friends Ra po I'd decline! You are such a good friend to her. I had a co-worker who had that & would come to work & suffer temporary bouts of paralysis. Of course it progressed to permanent. But I so admired her fighting spirit. Prayers!

Hala...also sorry to hear how you were triggered. It is good your boyfriend is so supportive. Wishing you the best!

Well I worked this morning until 10, came home & took care of some business & then ran out to pick up some stuff from the store. My stepson...Jim's son...is driving out from Missouri for an unexpected visit with his new wife. They should arrive around dinnertime. We haven't seen him in 3 years so we are looking forward to this. If only we could get all 5 of our kids together at one time!

So I will sign off for now. Everyone have a good rest of the day!

Kathy,

I love doing crafty things especially if they resemble sewing or crocheting.  

My stored iron is too low for my body to make RBCs but Monday, I'll start the iron infusions.  Since my levels got so low, they are going to give me three infusions before surgery and probably a blood transfusion on the day of surgery.  I sure do dread the blood transfusion.  My brother-in-law and I both have some rare characteristics in our blood so he is coming up next week and again the week before my surgery and he is going to donate blood that they will freeze for me. I know he doesn't have any diseases or anything like that but I am not fond of taking the blood of someone and putting in my body...it's gross but necessary. 

I hope you have a good time with your step son.