Bariatric Buddy
Good morning to all
Hi everybody! My mom told me a long time ago that the older you get the quicker times goes by. Boy, is that the truth. I can't believe it's May already. My tulips are all in bloom, I have my favorite fuschia hanging baskets on the front porch and this year we tried the hanging bags. They look pretty darn good on the new porch Don built after my mom fell off it last summer. I moved one of my shephard's hooks outside my office window and have impatiens on one hook an my butterfly windchimes on the other. I love windchimes and we are getting just enough of a breeze this morning so that they are tinkling softly.
We've been out on the bike a couple of times. It was almost 80 degrees the other day and we had a great ride. It feels so weird to actually fit into the seat properly and flexible enough to get one in one attempt.
Still playing games with the scale; it said 200 even, then went to 201.4 and has sat there for 4 days now. Patience is not one of my virtues!
My son is here again, doing some research for me for my jewelry business. We are currently trying to figure out the best and least expensive way to do this. I made my business cards and was in Joanne fabrics yesterday to buy some beads. I gave my business card to the lady that has been teaching me sewing and she said that they are looking for someone to teach the jewelry class. It is something I would love to do but there isn't a lot of money involved and I don't want to do anything that will jeopordize my disability. There would not be enough business involved for me to actually make a living at it. I was flattered that they asked though. I am going to check with an attorney; I think even on disability you are allowed to earn so much for the year. It is something I would love to do but there just wouldn't be enough money in it for my to give up trying for my benefits.
Right now, I'm making jewelry, trying to build up an inventory and having some fun in the process. I have some decisions to make as far as marketing goes but we'll see what happens.
Well I guess I'll go have my protein shake and then out to breakfast with my mom and my son. Then a little shopping and housework for the rest of the day, in between beading.
I hope you all have a fat-free day!
Colleen
We've been out on the bike a couple of times. It was almost 80 degrees the other day and we had a great ride. It feels so weird to actually fit into the seat properly and flexible enough to get one in one attempt.
Still playing games with the scale; it said 200 even, then went to 201.4 and has sat there for 4 days now. Patience is not one of my virtues!
My son is here again, doing some research for me for my jewelry business. We are currently trying to figure out the best and least expensive way to do this. I made my business cards and was in Joanne fabrics yesterday to buy some beads. I gave my business card to the lady that has been teaching me sewing and she said that they are looking for someone to teach the jewelry class. It is something I would love to do but there isn't a lot of money involved and I don't want to do anything that will jeopordize my disability. There would not be enough business involved for me to actually make a living at it. I was flattered that they asked though. I am going to check with an attorney; I think even on disability you are allowed to earn so much for the year. It is something I would love to do but there just wouldn't be enough money in it for my to give up trying for my benefits.
Right now, I'm making jewelry, trying to build up an inventory and having some fun in the process. I have some decisions to make as far as marketing goes but we'll see what happens.
Well I guess I'll go have my protein shake and then out to breakfast with my mom and my son. Then a little shopping and housework for the rest of the day, in between beading.
I hope you all have a fat-free day!
Colleen
Colleen
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Surgery 9-30-09
SW 281.4
CW 118.8
GW 145
Colleen,
Good morning to you! I am up way too early, after getting to bed way too late.. Blahhhhhh. 3 nights in a row of little...very little sleep. Don't know why, not feeling energetic at all.. lol. Tireddd for sure. Hopefully I will break this trend soon!
Glad you and don have been able to enjoy some riding. isn't it amazing what this weight loss can do for our flexibility! I had NONe when i was at my heaviest! Had to pick up my leg to cross it over the other one before my wls. Now I effortlessly just swing it on up and over. every now and then I realize how effortless it was and am just amazed. lol
I do know that when you are on disability, you can make up to a certain amount without being penalized, but don't know what that amount is. I think it may be based on your benefit amount. It may also depend upon if you are getting SSD or SSI. You may be able to look on the SS website for more info on that.
So glad you found something you enjoy so much! Wishing you the best of luck with this!
Good morning to you! I am up way too early, after getting to bed way too late.. Blahhhhhh. 3 nights in a row of little...very little sleep. Don't know why, not feeling energetic at all.. lol. Tireddd for sure. Hopefully I will break this trend soon!
Glad you and don have been able to enjoy some riding. isn't it amazing what this weight loss can do for our flexibility! I had NONe when i was at my heaviest! Had to pick up my leg to cross it over the other one before my wls. Now I effortlessly just swing it on up and over. every now and then I realize how effortless it was and am just amazed. lol
I do know that when you are on disability, you can make up to a certain amount without being penalized, but don't know what that amount is. I think it may be based on your benefit amount. It may also depend upon if you are getting SSD or SSI. You may be able to look on the SS website for more info on that.
So glad you found something you enjoy so much! Wishing you the best of luck with this!
Patrece
JUST DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader & Coach
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy
Lost 114 lbs. working on getting rid of a recent 10 lb regain...and WILL succeed!
Another day in the 40's in northern MN, possibility of snow later this week too. I want something closer to the upper 60's and 70's. Enough of my whining.
Off to bed for my much needed sleep. I tried to sleep after chat last evening and ended up coughing each time I put my head on the pillow, dang sinus infection not cleared up completely yet, that and spring allergies.... ughhhhh.
Have a grand day everyone. Hugs
Off to bed for my much needed sleep. I tried to sleep after chat last evening and ended up coughing each time I put my head on the pillow, dang sinus infection not cleared up completely yet, that and spring allergies.... ughhhhh.
Have a grand day everyone. Hugs
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
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Patrece S.
Group Leader
Kathy B.
Co- Leader