Today's Accomplishments

Well, guys, it was another busy day at work. I think I worked on six different computers in two different buildings today. Lunch time walk was very painful - I was still sore from yesterday. But I did manage to increase my distance: I walked 5.46 miles today. And that was just the "exercise" walk at lunch - not all the other walking I did in the course of the day. I think that Monday, I will wear the pedometer all day to see just how many steps I take during an average day. Food intake has been fairly good today. I overslept this morning so didn't have my morning coffee and/or protein. I had to jump up, throw my clothes on and run out the door. I had lunch about 12:30 - a nice salad with chicken and a little dired fruit and nuts. I didn't eat anything else til after work. Went to the grocery store on the way home - got some shredded wheat and ate half a serving of it. Then I had one homemade tamale and I am so stuffed that I thought I would be ill for a few mintues. I've had 547 calories today and 57g of protein - or at least I will have had this when I finish my protein drink that's in the fridge. Doubt that I will walk any this weekend. Not only do I need a rest, but we are having "Tax Free Weekend" here in Texas and I'm not getting anywhere near a mall in that madness. Hope everyone had a great Friday. Patty

Patty I sooo messed up ... I set up baby sitting my 2yr old grandbaby this week not realizing that Fri-Sun was taxfree weekend here in Texas... NO way will I go shopping with a 2yr old... lol but sure would have loved it.... Ok I have a question.. YOU are so with it here... do you think this site *new one* has helped in anyway to get you back focused? or.. is this just a routine already? I gotta start walking.. I gotta I gotta LOL... and IF .... you ever see me running ----> CALL the cops girl cause someone's after me.. this girl doesn't run deb

Deb, The site is definitely helping - being with old friends is always good. I had quit posting on the main board because I was getting so frustrated with the newbies and their - I can do anything I want - attitude. It's very disturbing when someone asks a question and you give an honest answer and get flamed. I must admit that I started getting back on track in June when I gave that talk to Dr. Warnock's support group - or actually a bit before that when I went to Kohl's with a friend and had to buy a 2x top and pants. A real wake up call. I know that outfit runs small because I have others that aren't that large but it shocked me into pulling my head out of the sand. I contacted Dr. W's office about giving the presentation and got a trememdous support from him. He paid for my gas, my housing and introduced me as a guest speaker - not a patient giving a testimonial. Anyway, I really started that weekend when I saw him on Friday afternoon and faced God, Dr. Warnock and the scales all at one time. That was the first day of the rest of my life. We have a "grad" group on Yahoo too for Dr. W's patients and after I came forward with the problems I'm having several others came out of the closet. That was gratifying for me and it makes it easier to talk about the problems - same as here. I would have a hard time talking very openly on the main board - you know, the old "she's a loser (not the good loser)" syndrome. I really think we are our own worst enemies - not only to we sabotage ourselves but we over criticize ourselves and frequently, as seems to be happening sooner and sooner with the newbies, we set ourselves up for failure. I refuse to fall into that trap - the ostrich no longer exists. I am what I am. I gained 20 pounds - so what. I lost 180. So I'm still 160 to the good - and if I lose the 15 Dr. Warnock want's me to, I'll be thrilled. If I don't, I'll know that I did my best and that it wasn't meant to be - and it doesn't make me a failure or less of a success. I hope that this board will let everyone who is struggling - whether with gaining or not being able to stop losing - open up and share their experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly. And I so hope that we can be honest - with ourselves and with others. Are you in Nacogdoches? If you ever get to Dallas, let me know - maybe we can meet. Patty

Deb, What has happened to the Texas board? I haven't been on it in several months - just took a quick look to see if Connie was around - and I didn't recognize a single name? Patty

Hey Patty... I hardly ever go to Dallas ... but if I do would LOVE to see u again. Been thinking of crashing one of Arlington's meets.. and see Theresa and some of those I met at the last OH meeting there.. Haven't really been in the Texas Boards lately myself.. Ya know I miss Linda Jones and Queen Jackie in there... have invited some in emails to join us here ... but haven't wanted to do it publically .. could hurt some others that feel I was pulling their buds away ..blah blah Patty I must admit I was slipping pretty bad before coming in here.. the scales have been kind but I wasn't focused... you and others are really helping me... and my body thanks this group for it. *hugs* will go peek in there in a few... dunno where everyone is.. MAYBE its just the tax weekend thing lol? deb

Hey Patty--- I'm around, I just tend to answer other people's posts rather than initiating posts. The Texas board isn't as active lately as it has been. I love this board!!! And am so glad that you are here now on a routine basis.....we all can benefit from your experience/wisdom! Hugs, Connie P.S. I'm sending you my phone number by e-mail, let's meet for lunch/dinner soon and catch up!

I started out great today, got up around 6:30 am and felt compelled to clean the house, was done with about half and stopping after each room to drink just plain old water when... hubby came home early so we could go out to lunch. did really good, I just ordered a loaded potato (chili and cheese) at Texas Road House and hubby gave me a piece of his steak and a bit of his ribs. so my lunch sounds huge but it was really just a bite here and a bite there. we then went to the movies to see The Dukes of Hazzard and I actually liked it, brought back some funny memories for me...by the way back in 1985, when I was a senior in high school, we used to go on "tv trips" we would go and see sit coms being filmed. I got to meet John Shnider (sp). after the movie, with no popcorn or anything to drink from any of us. we headed for home and I was going to finish my water bottle but it was too hot from sitting in the truck. so when I got home I fixed a nice big glass of ice water and did nothing. I have no idea how much protein or calories I got today, but at least I do know I got over 80 ounces of fluids. I cant wait until Tuesday when daughter starts 11th grade... then I will really really get back to a better schedule. Donna 277/150 ish

Donna, Sounds like you had a great day. Fun and healthy. I find it so much easier to be "good" when I am in an established routine. I'll bet most parents are ready for school to start - after a long, hot summer. Patty

I am beyond ready but not sure how this year will go, my son is starting college in about a week so his schedule will be different but he also works so he wont be home all the time. Donna

Patty, You amaze me with how much you're walking. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your openness about the struggles of being a long-term post-op. It is also encouraging to know that even though it can be a struggle that the tool still works; it just requires work and effort on our part. Enjoy your weekend. I'm not walking this weekend either ... I'm spending my exercise time working in the yard. I hope the little change in routine is appreciated by my body. DeeDee