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I'm here....I'm here!! LOL!! I had my gyno appt today, what a drag....I have three more appts this week now.....I will tell you all about it on Wednesday because I AM COMING!!!! It ended up Jason will be in Davenport until 4ish, but my neighbor is gonna watch the girls so I can come!!! YIPPIE.....I was getting desperate, I was gonna offer Danny money....lol!! But my neighbor came to the rescue!! Anyways what time ya want me and whatcha cooking.....lol!!! BY THE WAY~Andrea is a great cook everyone! Goals this week~Stay sane Eat good Drink Good Take pills good Exercise 3 times AND last but not least~report back next week that I actually did all of these!!! I love music and listen to all sorts......People some times are shocked by the wide variety that I do listen too.....I love Country....I love Eminem....I have PIMP for my cell phone ring......I like pop....I like almost everything really....I love oldies......I just love music.......very enjoyable stuff really!! Jesi

Hello Well, I'm doing better, now just if I can stop itching. I have tape all over my stomach. Having to change my dressing from a total abdominal hysterectomy daily. Can't do it myself, cause you need 4 hands. Otherwise, I'm feeling great! I'm driving again. School has started, boy, is it stressful. Especially when you get out on a Friday, and the next following Monday, you're at school. I'm getting better. I'm actually walking a little more every day. The same surgeon that did my Gastric Bypass also did my hysterectomy. I had to miss the support group where he talked about the tummy tucks, and showed pictures. I got to see what I would look like after my tummy tuck. WOW!!! I'm planning for it next summer. I want to finish school first. At least try to. I have 40 more pounds to go, then the surgeon tells me I must stop. Goals: Walk a little more and drink more water. I listen to Country and Gospel, I like Michael W. Smith, I like all country especially the song Don't ride a horse Ride a Cowboy. - Don't remember the artist. Take Care and Have a great Week! Love Lisa Young

Hi, Well, my only goal for me at this time is to maintain my current weight (and stay away from Mike & Ike candy). I am jumping around between 177-180. I will keep doing my bike riding. Been working on our house - put up window trim (6) this past weekend and replaced bedroom doors (2) that our kids busted up years ago. Trying to re-finance at this point. Carol pulled out the the living/dining room carpeting- was more holes than carpet. Now have hardwood floor. Keep up all the hard work everybody. Lester 354/180/180

Happy Happy Monday All....... Well I think I did pretty good. One of my goals last week was to do something nice for my kids.... I did their dad and I went out Saturday and I got them a baby sitter (they love Megan). But the rest were okay... nothing special. I lost another 3 pounds Thank you Father for every ounce you have allowed me to loose. Have you ever figured out how much you have lost in kilograms? Ounces? and of course pounds it is fun.... Total pounds: 57 Total Kilograms: 125.4 Total Ounces: 912 Wow when we measure in KG and Ounces it looks like a ton. Funny that is just the way we gained it. My goals for this next week: 1. Find something good each day to count as a blessing. 2. Drink more water 3. Take my vitamins 4. Choose more healthy eats 5. Do atleast 2 days of exercise. 6. Tell someone that is struggling that I am here for them. Music: I love all kinds of music. In the OR if I am working with Dr. Silva (best breast man for lumps ever) we listen to opera. Mostly in my car I listen to KLOVE a Christian radio station. If my kids are around I listen to an AM station of Radio Disney. Have a wonderful week.... Hugs to all Melinda 252/195/135 BPD/DS 06/28/04

Heya Andrea (and all) I'm doing well this week. I wanted to go back to work this week, but talked to my surgeon earlier today, he said next Monday will be the soonest that I'll go back. Aug 31 was my surgery date. I am down 30 lbs. I have had one slight complication: The lovenox shots did cause an allergic reaction, so I'm off of those. That doesn't really hurt my feelings, since they hurt so much! There was a picture taken of my surgery and published in the Des Moines Register. My first goal this week is to do something absolutely wonderful for my husband and daughter, who have both waited on me hand and foot, and made this whole thing so very easy -- I feel that I've cheated the surgery because everything has been so very easy for me. They fix my "meals" of broth. If I even think of water, there is a dixie cup in my hand within 30 seconds. They both count every ounce of water and ensure that I get all 64 oz in. They count every gram of protein for me and make sure I get my 60 grams in. They rub my feet, put on my ted hose (a real treat for any man...hahaha). They give me showers. They've both began walking with me...I'm up to 1 mile a day now. I mean, holy moly. Talk about a support group. They track my vitamins and all the rest of my meds. I couldn't ask for two people who are really going gung ho on doing absolutely everything they can to make this life change bearable for me -- even though I'm really not in any discomfort in any way. I mean, I really can't believe the support that the two of them have given. They've cleaned the house, spotlessly, even better than I do. Anyway, I'm so very blessed by having such a wonderful family. I don't deserve them, and they both have just showed nothing but love and generosity these past two weeks. My second goal is to only weigh 1x a week. I learned today that weighing daily (which is what I had been doing) isn't really good for me. The nurse said it's like trading one obession for another. So, only weigh 1x/week. Sorry for the rambling. Oh, and my favorite music is contemporary Christian. And Talk Radio. Not really music but that is what I listen to while in the truck. Have an awesome week -- I know I will. Thanks!!!!

I so look forward to Monday night and reading eveyones goals. (among the other posts) I guess my goals are to continue drinking water and eating protein, even though I am still pre op. Made it through the pre op tests a couple of weeks ago and now have to have a sleep study. They scheduled that for Oct 5th. More waiting........BUT you know what they say...... good things come to those who wait! As for music....anything goes (except rap, no offense to Jesi and Eminem ). In my truck I have a variety of CD's ranging from John Tesh A Deeper Faith, Charlie Brown Christmas sound track, George Winston December, Mannheim Meets Mouse (awesome to clean house to),a mix of Journey, Rod Stewert, pop tune odds and ends. ER sound track. It just all depends on my mood. Blessings to all Sheila

so it's Tuesday post instead of Monday! My goals went pretty good last week. This week is: water water & more water walk ride bike mentor 3 gals from here in town thinking about surgery go to support group tonight (different town) stay positive My fave music has to be those old time oldie moldies! Love the 50's & 60's music & country. Hate rap (sorry to those who like it) & I'm not into the music of today, didn't my parents say the same when I couldn't get the Beatles loud enough?! Turn that crap down find myself saying same now to Katie! what goes around comes around! Have a good week everyone! Will I be seeing anyone Thursday night at Barbara Thompson seminar? Let me know. Carolyn 265/203/150

Hiya Andrea, How's the numbness in the feet and ankles??? Iam trying to stay sane this wk, as my hubby is in Japan for work! Here are my goals.... 1. Exercise, exercise, exercise 2. Watch what I eat...been doing alot of grazing UGH 3. Be Happy!!! I too love all kinds of music BUT Chicago is my all time fave! Have a good week all, Janet Schmidt

Hello Andrea, i'm doing ok did real good last week been so busy with the kids in sports I wont beable to make the meeting my daughter has a game,shes in vollyball. I will be at the next one though I will miss everyone. my goals for the week are 1)walk 2)eat less carbs 3)drink more water 4)clean house I useally like all kinds of music country is my best, I love Kenny chesney well I hope everyone has a great week take care Laurie

Andrea, Well my goal is to get my whole apt clean before thursday cuz i am getting the dish network. doing pretty good so far. it is wednesday so i guess another goal would be is to post on here more often. Spread my happiness around and be more helpful. apply for more jobs soon i should get one....... lynda