6 mo since surgery, TGIF

Morning Bariatric Buddy's. 

Today I head off to Duluth to see the NP for my 6 month post op visit.  Labs are back already and all normal.  Waiting to see what their scale says, mine has been bouncing up and down the same 2 pounds for some time now.  Wanting spring soooooooooooooo bad, I need to be able to take long walks outdoors and don't very often due to the cold weather and slippery conditions. 

I did something good for myself early this am.  Up and at em and when the phone rang from work, said no before I even heard what they thought they wanted.  Found out that they were looking for help for either/and both day and evening shift today.  I am going to go to my follow up appointment.  Toying with the idea of heading to the twin cities for a family visit and coffee with one of the wls groups that meets on the weekends.  Yayyyy me for not heading into work every time they ask.  The word no feels so strange when it rolls off my tongue.  Enlightening.  Off to the gym for a short workout before a shower and leaving town.  I will check back with everyone later at some point this weekend.

Do something kind for yourself today too.  Hugs, Kathy

Good Luck Kathy and have a safe trip! I hope I get a date soon this waiting game is getting old quickly!

Eagerly anticipating your surgery date Stacy.  I am in the twin cities visiting with family tonight and catching up while the kids are playing a game.

Kudos on learning how to say "no".  For some of us it's not an easy word to use!  Would you have said it if you didn't have your appt today?  lol

Good luck with the appt too.  Have a safe trip, and it sounds like the appt will be a walk in the park.  And remember to take your own advice and do something kind for yourself too.  Take care!

I probably would have worked one of the shifts.  It does feel good to be far away and unavailable tonight.  I am doing something nice, watching my nieces play with their friends.  I invited myself over to my brother's place for the night.  Planning to attent a wls coffee in the morning.  Lots of good things.

Hi well done on saying no. I read a good magazine article a while ago about how to say no - particularly when you find yourself making up reasons to explain your response of no - basically all you have to say is "No Thanks, I have plans." Your plans could be to lie on the sofa and relax or whatever you want but at least you don't have to be imaginative and make up a valid sounding excuse - works for me.

Good on you for thinking about yourself before of work.

Take Care

Thanks Debbie.  I saw the caller ID that it was work this morning.  Answerred the phone with a "good morning" and "no" before they could ask the question.  They were laughing on the other end of the phone line with the quick answer.  I am more than willing to let someone else have the overtime shift.

You are right, they do not need a reason. Last weekend off, I was gone when they called, and I didn't return the call to inquire.  Just had "my time".  Tonight I am having a sleepover with my nieces.

I agree "no" is an important and under-rated word!!!  I'm proud of you.

I hope you can make coffee - the roads are good.  If not, I'll hope to see you soon.

I know what you mean about spring - I can hardly stand the anticipation!!

Mary, I am in St. Paul right now, headed to coffee in the morning.  Across from HarMar Mall at caribou, right?

Excellent, Kathy!  Yes - On Snelling across from HarMar - I think its next to Arby's - there are a bunch of fast food places there.  The gang will be tickled to see you - - especially me!!!