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July 2009
Jul 06, 2009
July 23, 2009
Wow! Where does time go? We planned our trip to Alaska since Christmas..and now it has come and gone...I can't believe that it was almost two months ago.
Mom had her second chemo treatment on Monday. She lost her hair on Tuesday and started hurting yesterday. Today she is still hurting and nauseated. She has taken her medicine...I hope she feels better soon like she did last time.
I had my fill today. He was able to access it the first time. I asked for them to not put the bandaid on it...but to use guaze and paper tape. We are trying to figure out why I always end up with a reaction after a fill. My weird body...leave it to me!
I have been so very tired lately. I am taking my vitamins....my vitamin D is low again...still is 22...but it isn't as low as it was...13. 32 or 35 is normal.
I am determined to try and turn this long journey or no weight loss around. This has not had anything to do with the band....but my emotional/stress related eating. The band will not change that....again...reality is...it is just a tool and I am still in charge of having to utilize it.
I hope that I can go back to more positive remarks. I am ready...who is ready to kick it into gear and be on that losing bench again????
On a postive note....where would I have been without the band? Probably between 20-50 pounds heavier...THANK YOU BAND FOR WORKING.!
July 6, 2009
Mom has done fairly well with her treatments. That is until her 6th and 7th days. That was when every muscle, bone and joint hurt. She was nauseated and had difficulty even with the smell of food. I worried about her, because she even made the statement that maybe she should have let nature took it course and she should not have had treatments. I hope she didn't mean this...I don't want her to hurt either. How can this thing called cancer...creep up and not give you any warning before it is stage 4?
I have tried to do better the last couple of days. I explained to my doctor what was going on...and he is a very compassionate man...but that day I didn't feel sympathy when he told me that it was the "disease" speaking...I know that!!!! I am having trouble dealing with a lot of issues...maybe I need a counselor....because if I didn't have this "disease" I would have never needed this surgery. It hasn't been horrible...I have been up and down 10 pounds...but the band has not been in control...I have made the wrong choices. And you know...I am having trouble finding my way back. BUT I WILL!!!! I am determined. I didn't come this far to go back the other way.
If you are reading this and have any suggestions...I am willing to listen. I need your help...
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Wow! Where does time go? We planned our trip to Alaska since Christmas..and now it has come and gone...I can't believe that it was almost two months ago.
Mom had her second chemo treatment on Monday. She lost her hair on Tuesday and started hurting yesterday. Today she is still hurting and nauseated. She has taken her medicine...I hope she feels better soon like she did last time.
I had my fill today. He was able to access it the first time. I asked for them to not put the bandaid on it...but to use guaze and paper tape. We are trying to figure out why I always end up with a reaction after a fill. My weird body...leave it to me!
I have been so very tired lately. I am taking my vitamins....my vitamin D is low again...still is 22...but it isn't as low as it was...13. 32 or 35 is normal.
I am determined to try and turn this long journey or no weight loss around. This has not had anything to do with the band....but my emotional/stress related eating. The band will not change that....again...reality is...it is just a tool and I am still in charge of having to utilize it.
I hope that I can go back to more positive remarks. I am ready...who is ready to kick it into gear and be on that losing bench again????
On a postive note....where would I have been without the band? Probably between 20-50 pounds heavier...THANK YOU BAND FOR WORKING.!
July 6, 2009
Mom has done fairly well with her treatments. That is until her 6th and 7th days. That was when every muscle, bone and joint hurt. She was nauseated and had difficulty even with the smell of food. I worried about her, because she even made the statement that maybe she should have let nature took it course and she should not have had treatments. I hope she didn't mean this...I don't want her to hurt either. How can this thing called cancer...creep up and not give you any warning before it is stage 4?
I have tried to do better the last couple of days. I explained to my doctor what was going on...and he is a very compassionate man...but that day I didn't feel sympathy when he told me that it was the "disease" speaking...I know that!!!! I am having trouble dealing with a lot of issues...maybe I need a counselor....because if I didn't have this "disease" I would have never needed this surgery. It hasn't been horrible...I have been up and down 10 pounds...but the band has not been in control...I have made the wrong choices. And you know...I am having trouble finding my way back. BUT I WILL!!!! I am determined. I didn't come this far to go back the other way.
If you are reading this and have any suggestions...I am willing to listen. I need your help...
June 2009
Jun 18, 2009
June 30, 2009
Mom and I went to the cancer center. Her appointment was at 7:30. We got up early and I cooked breakfast for us all. We arrived at the center for 7:15. She signed in and very shortly afterward they called her back for bloodwork. They told her she could leave and eat breakfast. Well, since we already did this , we waited for the oncologist. They deciced that she would have her first treatment in the hospital. Our first choice was the hospital close to my house. Well, they called and couldn't get anyone in the oncology department. Finally they received an answer. They would not have an oncology nurse on duty until Wednesday night ... midnight. So we had to go to our second choice. We drove the parking lot 3 times trying to find a place to park. Then I tried the parking garage where I always park. Come to find out...we couldn't park there...it was closed with the exception of the ground floor...it has been condemned. So off to find the entrance to the second garage. We drove, and drove, and drove...clear to the 8th floor...the roof. We parked...walked into the covered area...rode the elevator to the 7th floor... a man got on with us... the elevator got stuck between floors...finally it started moving again. We had to walk across that parking garage and across the other garage. Walked the skywalk to the other elevator...had to ride it downstairs...walked past ER to the other side of the hospital to another elevator in order to ride it up to the 3rd floor. Then clear down the hall to find the oncology dept. All this and mom not feeling well. We turned in her paperwork and had to wait. Sometime around 12:30 she finally was called back. At first they were not going to let me go back with her. But they made an exception THIS TIME. Thank goodness she did not have a reaction to any of the chemo. The only reaction she had was that her blood sugar went to 313 and she had to have 16 units of insulin.
June 25, 2009
Mom went to see the surgeon today. She will be getting a power port in the morning. Then she will go home and rest up as much as possible. She will come and spend Monday night with my husband and myself and start chemo on Monday. I pray to goodness that the oncologist is a lot more compassionate once treatment begins. I can't believe that many times on our first visit, we were shushed!
June 24, 2009
I can't believe this month is almost over. Where does time go?
Mom came in Monday for her pre-chemo CAT scans that they will use for comparison. She either has a bug or had a reaction to the dye/or barium she had to drink. She came in yesterday to be checked....they did bloodwork and a few other tests. She is to come tomorrow for a consult about her port. That will be placed either on Friday or Monday and then she will start chemo on Tuesday.
I thought that I had found her a turban/scarf that fit exactly what she was asking for. It was a very pretty blue with fantastic butterflies on it. I ordered it and the day it was suppose to arrive...I had an email that they were refunding my money....they no longer sold them. I can't find another one like it.
Today was 98 with a heat index of 108....can you believe that? It was so hot. We need some rain. The yard and flowers are not going to make it this way.
I went today to see my PC physician. I had a fill last Thursday and I seem to always have a small reaction to it. Well, this time I have a red ring, with a scab over the point it was injected and a white spot inside the circle. My PCP said he could tell me everything it WASN'T but had no idea what it was. He laughed and said leave it to me to be different.
I am waiting for an email from my surgeon.
I hope this finds everyone well and thank you to all who are keeping in touch and for your prayers. I think this fill is one of the better I have had....I just need to find out what is going on.
June 18, 2009
It has been a long time since I posted. It has been a lot longer for me seeing Dr. Merriman and getting a fill. I haven't been there since February. It has been a tough last few months. I spoke to Dr. Merriman about it today as I am having a difficult time dealing with all that is occurring in my life right now. He was upbeat, sympathetic, but realistic. He gave me some good advice...it is just hard to digest all my family is facing.
It could have been a lot worse...I have gained around 10 pounds...there you go...you can eat around the band. BUT it would have been much worse without this tool I have inside me. Now to get back on track.
I am back to liquids again...and you know...I am not hungry. I haven't had anything since breakfast and I am not hungry. Shouldn't that tell me something?
I eat emotionally. I still am facing that monster inside of me. I wish I was like some people that can "deal" with whatever they are facing. If this had been true for me...I would have never been the size I had been.
I am still very grateful for my band. Without it....I don't know where I would be today. The only thing I am for sure...I would have NEVER been able to make the trip to Alaska and walk like I did. I would have never made the plane without having to buy to plane seats...and come next year...I will not need the seatbelt extension. I would have never been able to help mom and dad like I have without being the size I am now. I have so far to go...I am trying to stay focused on today and not past tomorrow. Just like the old song says...One day at a time.
I am trying to locate someone to talk with mom and me. I know that once she starts chemo that we will have fewer questions (I hope) and that we will know more of what to expect. Cancer is so confusing...I don't know what her chances are...but we will fight the best we can.
School starts again on August 12th. Where is the summer going? I still don't know what my position will be...but I hope that I know by the beginning of July so that I can start making my plans.
Anyway...that is how my life has been. Probably about as scattered as this post sounds. But as Scarlett said, "I will think about this tomorrow."
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Mom and I went to the cancer center. Her appointment was at 7:30. We got up early and I cooked breakfast for us all. We arrived at the center for 7:15. She signed in and very shortly afterward they called her back for bloodwork. They told her she could leave and eat breakfast. Well, since we already did this , we waited for the oncologist. They deciced that she would have her first treatment in the hospital. Our first choice was the hospital close to my house. Well, they called and couldn't get anyone in the oncology department. Finally they received an answer. They would not have an oncology nurse on duty until Wednesday night ... midnight. So we had to go to our second choice. We drove the parking lot 3 times trying to find a place to park. Then I tried the parking garage where I always park. Come to find out...we couldn't park there...it was closed with the exception of the ground floor...it has been condemned. So off to find the entrance to the second garage. We drove, and drove, and drove...clear to the 8th floor...the roof. We parked...walked into the covered area...rode the elevator to the 7th floor... a man got on with us... the elevator got stuck between floors...finally it started moving again. We had to walk across that parking garage and across the other garage. Walked the skywalk to the other elevator...had to ride it downstairs...walked past ER to the other side of the hospital to another elevator in order to ride it up to the 3rd floor. Then clear down the hall to find the oncology dept. All this and mom not feeling well. We turned in her paperwork and had to wait. Sometime around 12:30 she finally was called back. At first they were not going to let me go back with her. But they made an exception THIS TIME. Thank goodness she did not have a reaction to any of the chemo. The only reaction she had was that her blood sugar went to 313 and she had to have 16 units of insulin.
June 25, 2009
Mom went to see the surgeon today. She will be getting a power port in the morning. Then she will go home and rest up as much as possible. She will come and spend Monday night with my husband and myself and start chemo on Monday. I pray to goodness that the oncologist is a lot more compassionate once treatment begins. I can't believe that many times on our first visit, we were shushed!
June 24, 2009
I can't believe this month is almost over. Where does time go?
Mom came in Monday for her pre-chemo CAT scans that they will use for comparison. She either has a bug or had a reaction to the dye/or barium she had to drink. She came in yesterday to be checked....they did bloodwork and a few other tests. She is to come tomorrow for a consult about her port. That will be placed either on Friday or Monday and then she will start chemo on Tuesday.
I thought that I had found her a turban/scarf that fit exactly what she was asking for. It was a very pretty blue with fantastic butterflies on it. I ordered it and the day it was suppose to arrive...I had an email that they were refunding my money....they no longer sold them. I can't find another one like it.
Today was 98 with a heat index of 108....can you believe that? It was so hot. We need some rain. The yard and flowers are not going to make it this way.
I went today to see my PC physician. I had a fill last Thursday and I seem to always have a small reaction to it. Well, this time I have a red ring, with a scab over the point it was injected and a white spot inside the circle. My PCP said he could tell me everything it WASN'T but had no idea what it was. He laughed and said leave it to me to be different.
I am waiting for an email from my surgeon.
I hope this finds everyone well and thank you to all who are keeping in touch and for your prayers. I think this fill is one of the better I have had....I just need to find out what is going on.
June 18, 2009
It has been a long time since I posted. It has been a lot longer for me seeing Dr. Merriman and getting a fill. I haven't been there since February. It has been a tough last few months. I spoke to Dr. Merriman about it today as I am having a difficult time dealing with all that is occurring in my life right now. He was upbeat, sympathetic, but realistic. He gave me some good advice...it is just hard to digest all my family is facing.
It could have been a lot worse...I have gained around 10 pounds...there you go...you can eat around the band. BUT it would have been much worse without this tool I have inside me. Now to get back on track.
I am back to liquids again...and you know...I am not hungry. I haven't had anything since breakfast and I am not hungry. Shouldn't that tell me something?
I eat emotionally. I still am facing that monster inside of me. I wish I was like some people that can "deal" with whatever they are facing. If this had been true for me...I would have never been the size I had been.
I am still very grateful for my band. Without it....I don't know where I would be today. The only thing I am for sure...I would have NEVER been able to make the trip to Alaska and walk like I did. I would have never made the plane without having to buy to plane seats...and come next year...I will not need the seatbelt extension. I would have never been able to help mom and dad like I have without being the size I am now. I have so far to go...I am trying to stay focused on today and not past tomorrow. Just like the old song says...One day at a time.
I am trying to locate someone to talk with mom and me. I know that once she starts chemo that we will have fewer questions (I hope) and that we will know more of what to expect. Cancer is so confusing...I don't know what her chances are...but we will fight the best we can.
School starts again on August 12th. Where is the summer going? I still don't know what my position will be...but I hope that I know by the beginning of July so that I can start making my plans.
Anyway...that is how my life has been. Probably about as scattered as this post sounds. But as Scarlett said, "I will think about this tomorrow."
May 2009
Jun 16, 2009
May 2009
The end of school was a whirlwind. Mom had surgery at the beginning of the month. School was out on the 22nd. And we are getting ready to leave on vacation. We will stay in Jackson on Friday and catch the plane on Saturday am. Will catch up with you soon.
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The end of school was a whirlwind. Mom had surgery at the beginning of the month. School was out on the 22nd. And we are getting ready to leave on vacation. We will stay in Jackson on Friday and catch the plane on Saturday am. Will catch up with you soon.
April 2009
Apr 04, 2009
April 27
I can't believe how fast this month is passing. I celebrated a birthday yesterday. We are still seeing drs. Mom had surgery on the 21st for the pleuradesis. We will go on Friday to see the gyn oncologist. We have a clearance for travel...but I will call tomorrow about a clearance for surgery. I love my mom...I know that she is nervous and upset about the little information that we get and the way that they avoid telling us much. Just tell us the truth. I still need to get a fill. Maybe while she is in Shreveport, I can schedule one....before the trip to Alaska.
April 16th update
Well, the news is not great. After seeing two doctors today...Dr. Hammett was somber...hugged her...mom told him you start dying the day you are born. Told him that your hairs on your head are numbered and when your time is up...God takes you home. Then we went to Dr. Zizzi, who we were told would do the thorasic surgery....well he was as surprised to hear about that as we were to hear that he was not doing the surgery. So they are setting her up to meet with Dr. Nagun? We still do not know what surgery will come first. She is to get the results back from the biopsy about Monday...have the ultrasound on Wednesday...and then we find out about her having surgery in Shreveport. Dr. Zizzi...told us that once the hysterectomy is done the cancer can be slowed but not stopped. One thing I can trust both of these men with is having compassion and telling the truth. Mom wanted to know why we had to go to Shreveport instead of a gyn doing it here...he explained why he does not do the thorasic surgery and why she is being sent to a gyn oncologist....because the specialist do these surgeries ALL the time...know exactly what to do and what they are looking for...in these instances...you want someone who knows exactly what they are doing instead of someone who does the surgery occasionally. So again we wait. Until the biopsy comes back, and the ultrasound is done...we meet with Dr. Nagun...and the decision about surgery is made...I guess then we will go back to the oncologist to see what the plan of attack is...
April 16, 2009
Since I wrote the blog....we have seen the oncologist and the PET scan did not show lung cancer....just the fluid and the maliganant cells. The hot spot was the uterus area. So she went to my gyn yesterday and they did a biopsy. We should get that on Monday. She went to the doctor I see when i have pneumonia...now her lung specialist...and he told her that right now it looks like uterine cancer and the cells spread and that is why they are showing in the lung. We see the surgeon this afternoon...to discuss when they will do a pleuraldesis...to remove the fluid and seal the lining and lung together. She will have a ultrasound and then when all of this is done we will go back to see the oncologist to find out about treatment. There is a possibility she will have a hysterectomy by a gynological oncologist. But that will be in Bossier, which is not close to me while I am trying to finish up school. The lung procedure will keep her in the hospital for 4-5 days and the other will keep her there about just as long.
April 4, 2009
Has this been a year or what???? The beginning of the year was a challenge due to being stressed about school. That changed and everything was wonderful....I really feel the family was moved here by God and I was asked to take the class because He knew what was ahead.
In October....my dad had to have a pacemaker put in. Then in December...my dad had colon cancer and then in March he had cancer removed from his ear.
NOW.....MY MOM HAS LUNG CANCER. She will go to have a PET scan on Wednesday and then see the oncologist on the 14th. I guess we won't know too much more until then.
It has been paid for.....and as far as I know....my husband and I are going to Alaska on a cruise. I am excited...I have wanted to do this since 1976.
I just thought that I would take a minute and update what was going on. Have a great rest of the weekend.
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I can't believe how fast this month is passing. I celebrated a birthday yesterday. We are still seeing drs. Mom had surgery on the 21st for the pleuradesis. We will go on Friday to see the gyn oncologist. We have a clearance for travel...but I will call tomorrow about a clearance for surgery. I love my mom...I know that she is nervous and upset about the little information that we get and the way that they avoid telling us much. Just tell us the truth. I still need to get a fill. Maybe while she is in Shreveport, I can schedule one....before the trip to Alaska.
April 16th update
Well, the news is not great. After seeing two doctors today...Dr. Hammett was somber...hugged her...mom told him you start dying the day you are born. Told him that your hairs on your head are numbered and when your time is up...God takes you home. Then we went to Dr. Zizzi, who we were told would do the thorasic surgery....well he was as surprised to hear about that as we were to hear that he was not doing the surgery. So they are setting her up to meet with Dr. Nagun? We still do not know what surgery will come first. She is to get the results back from the biopsy about Monday...have the ultrasound on Wednesday...and then we find out about her having surgery in Shreveport. Dr. Zizzi...told us that once the hysterectomy is done the cancer can be slowed but not stopped. One thing I can trust both of these men with is having compassion and telling the truth. Mom wanted to know why we had to go to Shreveport instead of a gyn doing it here...he explained why he does not do the thorasic surgery and why she is being sent to a gyn oncologist....because the specialist do these surgeries ALL the time...know exactly what to do and what they are looking for...in these instances...you want someone who knows exactly what they are doing instead of someone who does the surgery occasionally. So again we wait. Until the biopsy comes back, and the ultrasound is done...we meet with Dr. Nagun...and the decision about surgery is made...I guess then we will go back to the oncologist to see what the plan of attack is...
April 16, 2009
Since I wrote the blog....we have seen the oncologist and the PET scan did not show lung cancer....just the fluid and the maliganant cells. The hot spot was the uterus area. So she went to my gyn yesterday and they did a biopsy. We should get that on Monday. She went to the doctor I see when i have pneumonia...now her lung specialist...and he told her that right now it looks like uterine cancer and the cells spread and that is why they are showing in the lung. We see the surgeon this afternoon...to discuss when they will do a pleuraldesis...to remove the fluid and seal the lining and lung together. She will have a ultrasound and then when all of this is done we will go back to see the oncologist to find out about treatment. There is a possibility she will have a hysterectomy by a gynological oncologist. But that will be in Bossier, which is not close to me while I am trying to finish up school. The lung procedure will keep her in the hospital for 4-5 days and the other will keep her there about just as long.
April 4, 2009
Has this been a year or what???? The beginning of the year was a challenge due to being stressed about school. That changed and everything was wonderful....I really feel the family was moved here by God and I was asked to take the class because He knew what was ahead.
In October....my dad had to have a pacemaker put in. Then in December...my dad had colon cancer and then in March he had cancer removed from his ear.
NOW.....MY MOM HAS LUNG CANCER. She will go to have a PET scan on Wednesday and then see the oncologist on the 14th. I guess we won't know too much more until then.
It has been paid for.....and as far as I know....my husband and I are going to Alaska on a cruise. I am excited...I have wanted to do this since 1976.
I just thought that I would take a minute and update what was going on. Have a great rest of the weekend.
March 2009
Mar 01, 2009
March 21, 2009
Happy Spring. Today has been really nice here. The yard is ready to get some plants planted. As soon as the pollen plays out a little....I will get out there and work. I have to be careful around this time of year to not end up with pneumonia.
Don't laugh...but we finally go the Christmas stuff to the shed today. It has been in the living room in the corner...because the shed is hard to get into at the moment....My husband is promising to make it easier to get into before summer is over. I really need to get out there and get it organized....another thing on my to do list. It will have to be soon, or in the fall...or carry a fan and extension cord when it gets hot.
Today has been great. I have just had another one of my famous headaches....I am just grateful it is just on one side of my head and that it usually lasts one day....so when I wake up in the morning...it should be gone.
I can't believe that this month is almost over. Where has this year gone? I am really enjoying my class...I guess that is why I am not counting the days until the next break.
I am back at the gym and trying to get there everyday again. I even went with the headache. I talked to one of the trainers about wanting to increase my time on the treadmill....she told me something that should have occurred to me....just add one minute each day and soon you will work up to where you want to be. This instead of adding it all at one time. So here is to one minute per day...
March 16, 2009
OMG....I thought that I would just inch my way back into the gym.....well...I didn't....I decided that I needed to kick it up a notch...I AM SO SORE TODAY. I know that it will work out...because I will go again tomorrow. One thing that has my body aching is that I was watching a trainer work with someone else and saw them doing some things differently....for example...on the preacher curl...I was told to do 2 sets of 20. Well they did the first reps the regular way and the second rep they pulsed low for 10....then pulsed midway for 10 and then raised it completely for 10. There were a couple of the machines that they did this for....OMG...can I feel it or what?
I am determined to lose some more of this....I was so excited that after my fill...the weight stayed down for a while after getting back on regular food. Now it inched back up...but it is still in the same range. So I am working on writing everything down and exercising more. I am suppose to have my measurements done again soon. I am ready for those to reduce.
School is great. We are really seeing some progress with my kids. The only problem I have is missing my kids that I have had forever. They miss me too. They are always telling me they want me back...they also tell the other teacher that....I am sure that doesn't make her feel great....but sometimes that puts me in the middle of the teacher and parent. I am really careful to listen to the parents concerns and then tell them that they need to make an appointment with her. I do not say anything negative about her or what they are saying, but they know that I have always been there for them. We will see how things work out. I am just trying to remain positive....but I REALLY NEEDED A CHANGE from how hectic life had become. Not from the kids...but from the situation and people who are in charge not trying (or might not have been able) to have made changes that were better from them.
I am so glad that we have OH to become friends and to hold each other up through the great times and the not so great times. I have learned so much from everyone. I still have a lot to learn. I still have a lot to deal with when it comes to eating for the wrong reasons. So with that being said....I am grateful for my band and that it has helped me keep in line for the weight that has been lost...and for the fact that when I can truly get my head together....I will lose more and be able to keep it off. You guys keep doing the great job you are doing....I am following behind you....but I am not losing the race.....
March 14, 2009
I can't believe that a whole week has passed and I have not posted. It has been an OK week, nothing great...BUT I did get back to the gym. We go on Wednesday for Robert's post operative follow up. He has really done great! I am so glad...we were concerned.
Mom still needs to schedule her surgery.....and then maybe everything will slow down a little.
My weight is still going up and down...and that is ok too. Robert promises that we will be totally on track come this weekend. I have increased the number in each rep that I am doing with my weights. I didn't want to increase the weight...even though several people from school and the gym swear it won't make your muscles become larger....I went from doing 20 in each rep to 30 and I could really tell that my muscles had to work to do them.
I will write more later as I am having to get ready to meet some friends..
March 7, 2009
I am still striving to reach that pot of gold. Our support group meeting was good...we discussed the dangers of grazing. I tend to graze when I am under stress...so they gave us the options of better choices if you graze and what we can do instead.
Robert is still doing well. He is sore...to be expected...but he says it is much better than he anticipated.
Now, if mom will schedule her surgery....hopefully everyone will be better. I am ready.
School is going great....I am really enjoying the change. It is a joy to go to school again. I knew I needed a change....I just didn't realize the impact that this would have.
I don't know what I did exactly....I know that I would brace myself and let Robert pull himself up....but whatever it was...I have hurt my left hip. It was just sore at the hospital...limped when I walked....then we got home Thursday...took a nap...and when I reached to get my shoe...it felt like I ripped the whole bone from the joint....I really limped then. It is a little better right now...I was going to the gym this morning but I decided to let it heal until Monday. Hopefully I will be back into routine soon.
March 4, 2009
We made it through surgery...Robert had a hernia repair. He slept most of yesterday and he is having spasms in his abdomen. I have another horrible headache today....I wish I knew what was causing them.
I have been playing secretary for him...boy do I feel dumb....I just take notes and will let him read and call them back when he is able.
I did pretty well eating yesterday....even at the hospital. I had bacon for breakfast....my neice brought it to me while Robert was in surgery. I ate a chef salad for lunch. I had a grilled pork chop and carrots for dinner.
I have been trying to walk around...but I can't wait to get back into my routine at the gym. Hoefully that will happen next week.
March 1, 2009
Can you believe it???? It is March already! Where does time go??? It just seems like yesterday and school was just beginning. It was a very stressful beginning and then school go better....now we are just dealing with everyone's health issues.
Robert made stew today. I got some more meat out of the pot and he made a comment about me eating just the meat. So I told him....gee...they say protein first then vegetables. The meat was so tender!!! He did a great job.
I won't be here to update much this week. I might have Robert's computer.....while he has surgery. Keep us in thought that all goes well.....
I did not make good choices yesterday for food....but am back on track today. I will be back on track with exercise soon....I am going to walk the halls of the hospital....I have not been this last week....so I am in need of getting back to the gym.
I hope that you have a great week. Talk with you soon.
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Happy Spring. Today has been really nice here. The yard is ready to get some plants planted. As soon as the pollen plays out a little....I will get out there and work. I have to be careful around this time of year to not end up with pneumonia.
Don't laugh...but we finally go the Christmas stuff to the shed today. It has been in the living room in the corner...because the shed is hard to get into at the moment....My husband is promising to make it easier to get into before summer is over. I really need to get out there and get it organized....another thing on my to do list. It will have to be soon, or in the fall...or carry a fan and extension cord when it gets hot.
Today has been great. I have just had another one of my famous headaches....I am just grateful it is just on one side of my head and that it usually lasts one day....so when I wake up in the morning...it should be gone.
I can't believe that this month is almost over. Where has this year gone? I am really enjoying my class...I guess that is why I am not counting the days until the next break.
I am back at the gym and trying to get there everyday again. I even went with the headache. I talked to one of the trainers about wanting to increase my time on the treadmill....she told me something that should have occurred to me....just add one minute each day and soon you will work up to where you want to be. This instead of adding it all at one time. So here is to one minute per day...
March 16, 2009
OMG....I thought that I would just inch my way back into the gym.....well...I didn't....I decided that I needed to kick it up a notch...I AM SO SORE TODAY. I know that it will work out...because I will go again tomorrow. One thing that has my body aching is that I was watching a trainer work with someone else and saw them doing some things differently....for example...on the preacher curl...I was told to do 2 sets of 20. Well they did the first reps the regular way and the second rep they pulsed low for 10....then pulsed midway for 10 and then raised it completely for 10. There were a couple of the machines that they did this for....OMG...can I feel it or what?
I am determined to lose some more of this....I was so excited that after my fill...the weight stayed down for a while after getting back on regular food. Now it inched back up...but it is still in the same range. So I am working on writing everything down and exercising more. I am suppose to have my measurements done again soon. I am ready for those to reduce.
School is great. We are really seeing some progress with my kids. The only problem I have is missing my kids that I have had forever. They miss me too. They are always telling me they want me back...they also tell the other teacher that....I am sure that doesn't make her feel great....but sometimes that puts me in the middle of the teacher and parent. I am really careful to listen to the parents concerns and then tell them that they need to make an appointment with her. I do not say anything negative about her or what they are saying, but they know that I have always been there for them. We will see how things work out. I am just trying to remain positive....but I REALLY NEEDED A CHANGE from how hectic life had become. Not from the kids...but from the situation and people who are in charge not trying (or might not have been able) to have made changes that were better from them.
I am so glad that we have OH to become friends and to hold each other up through the great times and the not so great times. I have learned so much from everyone. I still have a lot to learn. I still have a lot to deal with when it comes to eating for the wrong reasons. So with that being said....I am grateful for my band and that it has helped me keep in line for the weight that has been lost...and for the fact that when I can truly get my head together....I will lose more and be able to keep it off. You guys keep doing the great job you are doing....I am following behind you....but I am not losing the race.....
March 14, 2009
I can't believe that a whole week has passed and I have not posted. It has been an OK week, nothing great...BUT I did get back to the gym. We go on Wednesday for Robert's post operative follow up. He has really done great! I am so glad...we were concerned.
Mom still needs to schedule her surgery.....and then maybe everything will slow down a little.
My weight is still going up and down...and that is ok too. Robert promises that we will be totally on track come this weekend. I have increased the number in each rep that I am doing with my weights. I didn't want to increase the weight...even though several people from school and the gym swear it won't make your muscles become larger....I went from doing 20 in each rep to 30 and I could really tell that my muscles had to work to do them.
I will write more later as I am having to get ready to meet some friends..
March 7, 2009
I am still striving to reach that pot of gold. Our support group meeting was good...we discussed the dangers of grazing. I tend to graze when I am under stress...so they gave us the options of better choices if you graze and what we can do instead.
Robert is still doing well. He is sore...to be expected...but he says it is much better than he anticipated.
Now, if mom will schedule her surgery....hopefully everyone will be better. I am ready.
School is going great....I am really enjoying the change. It is a joy to go to school again. I knew I needed a change....I just didn't realize the impact that this would have.
I don't know what I did exactly....I know that I would brace myself and let Robert pull himself up....but whatever it was...I have hurt my left hip. It was just sore at the hospital...limped when I walked....then we got home Thursday...took a nap...and when I reached to get my shoe...it felt like I ripped the whole bone from the joint....I really limped then. It is a little better right now...I was going to the gym this morning but I decided to let it heal until Monday. Hopefully I will be back into routine soon.
March 4, 2009
We made it through surgery...Robert had a hernia repair. He slept most of yesterday and he is having spasms in his abdomen. I have another horrible headache today....I wish I knew what was causing them.
I have been playing secretary for him...boy do I feel dumb....I just take notes and will let him read and call them back when he is able.
I did pretty well eating yesterday....even at the hospital. I had bacon for breakfast....my neice brought it to me while Robert was in surgery. I ate a chef salad for lunch. I had a grilled pork chop and carrots for dinner.
I have been trying to walk around...but I can't wait to get back into my routine at the gym. Hoefully that will happen next week.
March 1, 2009
Can you believe it???? It is March already! Where does time go??? It just seems like yesterday and school was just beginning. It was a very stressful beginning and then school go better....now we are just dealing with everyone's health issues.
Robert made stew today. I got some more meat out of the pot and he made a comment about me eating just the meat. So I told him....gee...they say protein first then vegetables. The meat was so tender!!! He did a great job.
I won't be here to update much this week. I might have Robert's computer.....while he has surgery. Keep us in thought that all goes well.....
I did not make good choices yesterday for food....but am back on track today. I will be back on track with exercise soon....I am going to walk the halls of the hospital....I have not been this last week....so I am in need of getting back to the gym.
I hope that you have a great week. Talk with you soon.
February 2009
Feb 08, 2009
February 26, 2009
I needed a whole bottle of these today....I had the worst migrane. Always over the left eye and top of my head. It lasted all day and made me so sick to my stomach.....never did get sick....just felt horrible.
My brother in law is ok....he will be in the hospital for a while. I am getting ready for Robert's surgery next week and to find out about dad's. His will be on Wednesday. And then I am waiting to hear when mom will find time to have her surgery.
I can't believe that we only have two six weeks left of school. I am getting a little excited about Alaska. I hope that it really happens. I know that I shouldn't have any doubts...but Robert keeps saying things like how that money sure would buy some new furniture....whatever....after all these years....I just learn to roll with whatever comes.....and if it really happens.....I will be estatic.
I hope that it clears up a little for tomorrow. It has been raining here. I need to have several things taken to the shed.....
I hope that we all have a great weekend. We deserve it.
February 23, 2009
OKAY....this has been an interesting month. We made a very quick trip to Shreveport yesterday. My husband is going to have surgery next Tuesday to repair his hernia. My dad will have surgery to remove some cancer from his ear on Wednesday....My husband's brother is having surgery tomorrow for his hip....and my mom will have surgery in the very near future! Other than that....everyone is happy and healthy....lol
I have not been to the gym all week...I need to be there tomorrow. I think instead of the turbo kick class...I will do my weights and treadmill and the elliptical. And then if I can...I need to go on Friday.
School is still going good. This has been a great change in my life.
I tried a new recipe. I made lasagna using eggplant for the noodles....I liked the lasagna....I didn't like the eggplant. So onto new recipes.
February 21, 2009
Okay....I can dream can't I???
The deposit has been made and if my husband doesn't decide we need furniture instead....we are going to Alaska in May. I can't wait...I have wanted to do this forever.
I went to Dr. Merriman's on the 16th....they had a difficult time accessing my port....for the very first time...I felt like a pincushion. They had to stick me twice and then poked many times trying to get the port. I sure hope that the port has not moved or tilted. I go again April 13th. I hope that when I go I see a better weight loss. I had only lost 3 pounds from the last time I saw him. I have increased my exercise and started the elliptical machine. I have a committment to myself to really focus on the plan and turn the plateau around.
We are waiting for a phone call even as I am writing. My husband had gastric bypass in 2003. He has a hernia and he needed to have it repaired already. But he decided to put it off. Not a smart move....now he is having difficulty for the past 3 days...Dr. Merriman is not on call....and we have not heard from them yet.
Mom is having to see the doctor on Wednesday....to set up to have surgery to remove her gallbladder and to try to find out what is the thickening tissue between the gallbladder and stomach. I don't know how I will be
2 places at one time. I will try to not let this be a hinderance to my committment. This is how the year has been...but it is going to turn around and get better....I just know it has to!
February 14, 2009
Here's to unlocking success on this Valentine's Day and every day from this point on. It has been good. How about yours?
I go to the Dr. on Monday....I hope that the weight is a little less than last time. I think that I am going to attempt the elliptical machine next week. I will start out really slow and see how this foot and body (lol) reacts to it. I am trying to kick it up a notch as Emeril would say.
We looked at the schedule of events for the cruise. It seems that they didn't listen...Robert told them he could only be gone 9 days max.....and the least amount of days presented was 11-12. So it is back to the drawing board and try to make plans for a 7 day cruise.
I bought Robert a "snuggie" today......it is great! I think that I can make one out of better fleece...don't get me wrong....it is warm...and I took a nap in it this afternoon. lol....it seems that I was exhausted and decided to go to bed... on time....well the lights went off and I woke up. So I got up and cleaned house until 3 am. I came back to bed....and went to sleep...I had a hard time getting up this morning at 7 to go to the gym....but I did....by myself...Robert had to go to the office and my exercise partner was out of town.
I don't usually go on Sunday....so that isn't a problem....and if the motel that mom and I stay at has a gym...I will try and go do some weights. If not...I will just have to get back on track for Tuesday.
I really hope this finds all of you having a wonderful day.....we can be successful together.
February 13, 2009
I really need to get back to painting and sewing and relaxing. Anyone else feel this way? I really don't have an excuse....except spending a lot of time working out at the gym and getting home, eating dinner and then tired and going to bed.
So, when I get this next fill on President's day....I will cut out all CARBS...and try to get some more off. There is still a lot of things I am concerned with....mom has had some medical issues lately...and we are not out of the woods yet. She has to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy next week and then we need to find out about a cyst on her liver. School is better, in fact I am enjoying going to work. My husband doesn't understand that...because I spend a great portion of the day potty training and feeding. But...I find it enjoyable....and love unconditional.
I am tired of my weight being the same 5 pounds. I am faithful to the gym....increasing my cardio and walking on an incline on the treadmill. I WILL SUCCEED!!!! I AM NOT UNHAPPY ABOUT MY SURGERY...but if you have strayed from the rules of the band...then you are probably like me...your body craves those bad items...and before that first bite....I didn't miss anything! So back to the basics....
Happy Valentine's Day....I am sure that you will have a great one!
So ok....I forgot when I was writing this post.....It looks like I really might get to go on a cruise to Alaska. I am excited! It looks like this trip really will happen....I will post more when I know more details.
February 8, 2009
Today was my dad's 76th birthday. Instead of a cake...I made his favorite...my "special" banana pudding. He loved it. I ate a very small piece. The rest of the meal was good...hamburger patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato and some bacon. I put one teaspoon of mayo on it and ate it like a salad. I will figure it up later...but I don't think it was too bad.
I am having to go to the funeral home in a few minutes...our friend's mother passed away...she was 96. WOW....96...amazing.
I have been doing great with the gym....I have been going 5 out of 7 days...I missed last Monday due to a migrane....but went every day other than that. I usually do not go on Fridays and Sundays....I have a couple of exercise videos that I plan to start doing at home on those days.
I am going to try a new recipe tomorrow night....Creamy chicken....I think that I got the recipe from here...it uses chicken breasts....carrots...and cream of mushroom soup. Put in the crock pot and put the cream of mushroom over it and set the crock pot on 8 hours (low). I hope it turns out well.
I am going to close for now and if I have time I will ammend this when I get back.
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I needed a whole bottle of these today....I had the worst migrane. Always over the left eye and top of my head. It lasted all day and made me so sick to my stomach.....never did get sick....just felt horrible.
My brother in law is ok....he will be in the hospital for a while. I am getting ready for Robert's surgery next week and to find out about dad's. His will be on Wednesday. And then I am waiting to hear when mom will find time to have her surgery.
I can't believe that we only have two six weeks left of school. I am getting a little excited about Alaska. I hope that it really happens. I know that I shouldn't have any doubts...but Robert keeps saying things like how that money sure would buy some new furniture....whatever....after all these years....I just learn to roll with whatever comes.....and if it really happens.....I will be estatic.
I hope that it clears up a little for tomorrow. It has been raining here. I need to have several things taken to the shed.....
I hope that we all have a great weekend. We deserve it.
February 23, 2009
OKAY....this has been an interesting month. We made a very quick trip to Shreveport yesterday. My husband is going to have surgery next Tuesday to repair his hernia. My dad will have surgery to remove some cancer from his ear on Wednesday....My husband's brother is having surgery tomorrow for his hip....and my mom will have surgery in the very near future! Other than that....everyone is happy and healthy....lol
I have not been to the gym all week...I need to be there tomorrow. I think instead of the turbo kick class...I will do my weights and treadmill and the elliptical. And then if I can...I need to go on Friday.
School is still going good. This has been a great change in my life.
I tried a new recipe. I made lasagna using eggplant for the noodles....I liked the lasagna....I didn't like the eggplant. So onto new recipes.
February 21, 2009
Okay....I can dream can't I???
The deposit has been made and if my husband doesn't decide we need furniture instead....we are going to Alaska in May. I can't wait...I have wanted to do this forever.
I went to Dr. Merriman's on the 16th....they had a difficult time accessing my port....for the very first time...I felt like a pincushion. They had to stick me twice and then poked many times trying to get the port. I sure hope that the port has not moved or tilted. I go again April 13th. I hope that when I go I see a better weight loss. I had only lost 3 pounds from the last time I saw him. I have increased my exercise and started the elliptical machine. I have a committment to myself to really focus on the plan and turn the plateau around.
We are waiting for a phone call even as I am writing. My husband had gastric bypass in 2003. He has a hernia and he needed to have it repaired already. But he decided to put it off. Not a smart move....now he is having difficulty for the past 3 days...Dr. Merriman is not on call....and we have not heard from them yet.
Mom is having to see the doctor on Wednesday....to set up to have surgery to remove her gallbladder and to try to find out what is the thickening tissue between the gallbladder and stomach. I don't know how I will be
2 places at one time. I will try to not let this be a hinderance to my committment. This is how the year has been...but it is going to turn around and get better....I just know it has to!
February 14, 2009
Here's to unlocking success on this Valentine's Day and every day from this point on. It has been good. How about yours?
I go to the Dr. on Monday....I hope that the weight is a little less than last time. I think that I am going to attempt the elliptical machine next week. I will start out really slow and see how this foot and body (lol) reacts to it. I am trying to kick it up a notch as Emeril would say.
We looked at the schedule of events for the cruise. It seems that they didn't listen...Robert told them he could only be gone 9 days max.....and the least amount of days presented was 11-12. So it is back to the drawing board and try to make plans for a 7 day cruise.
I bought Robert a "snuggie" today......it is great! I think that I can make one out of better fleece...don't get me wrong....it is warm...and I took a nap in it this afternoon. lol....it seems that I was exhausted and decided to go to bed... on time....well the lights went off and I woke up. So I got up and cleaned house until 3 am. I came back to bed....and went to sleep...I had a hard time getting up this morning at 7 to go to the gym....but I did....by myself...Robert had to go to the office and my exercise partner was out of town.
I don't usually go on Sunday....so that isn't a problem....and if the motel that mom and I stay at has a gym...I will try and go do some weights. If not...I will just have to get back on track for Tuesday.
I really hope this finds all of you having a wonderful day.....we can be successful together.
February 13, 2009
I really need to get back to painting and sewing and relaxing. Anyone else feel this way? I really don't have an excuse....except spending a lot of time working out at the gym and getting home, eating dinner and then tired and going to bed.
So, when I get this next fill on President's day....I will cut out all CARBS...and try to get some more off. There is still a lot of things I am concerned with....mom has had some medical issues lately...and we are not out of the woods yet. She has to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy next week and then we need to find out about a cyst on her liver. School is better, in fact I am enjoying going to work. My husband doesn't understand that...because I spend a great portion of the day potty training and feeding. But...I find it enjoyable....and love unconditional.
I am tired of my weight being the same 5 pounds. I am faithful to the gym....increasing my cardio and walking on an incline on the treadmill. I WILL SUCCEED!!!! I AM NOT UNHAPPY ABOUT MY SURGERY...but if you have strayed from the rules of the band...then you are probably like me...your body craves those bad items...and before that first bite....I didn't miss anything! So back to the basics....
Happy Valentine's Day....I am sure that you will have a great one!
So ok....I forgot when I was writing this post.....It looks like I really might get to go on a cruise to Alaska. I am excited! It looks like this trip really will happen....I will post more when I know more details.
February 8, 2009
Today was my dad's 76th birthday. Instead of a cake...I made his favorite...my "special" banana pudding. He loved it. I ate a very small piece. The rest of the meal was good...hamburger patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato and some bacon. I put one teaspoon of mayo on it and ate it like a salad. I will figure it up later...but I don't think it was too bad.
I am having to go to the funeral home in a few minutes...our friend's mother passed away...she was 96. WOW....96...amazing.
I have been doing great with the gym....I have been going 5 out of 7 days...I missed last Monday due to a migrane....but went every day other than that. I usually do not go on Fridays and Sundays....I have a couple of exercise videos that I plan to start doing at home on those days.
I am going to try a new recipe tomorrow night....Creamy chicken....I think that I got the recipe from here...it uses chicken breasts....carrots...and cream of mushroom soup. Put in the crock pot and put the cream of mushroom over it and set the crock pot on 8 hours (low). I hope it turns out well.
I am going to close for now and if I have time I will ammend this when I get back.
January 2009
Jan 02, 2009
January 24, 2009
Okay....so it isn't as cold as it has been....BUT...the wind is blowing...it is rainy and it feels colder than it is.
We have state monitoring again this next week at school....I am going to try and not let it upset me as badly as it did a couple of weeks ago. I just have never been through this and am anxious about what to expect. The last visit went well....so I am going to try and remain positive and not let it interfere with my weight loss and/or the gym.
They will come again in February....to monitor folders. And then I hope that we are back to normal and can put this behind us for awhile.
I went to the gym this morning and did better on that ab machine. I actually made 10 of them before having to rest. But then had to break it down....but managed to do 25 or 30 today. So with time, this will get easier.
Can you believe it? I am FINALLY getting the rest of Christmas put away! Gee...I was beginning to think I would just have to decorate it all for Mardi Gras! I don't think it has ever taken me this long to put things up. Maybe I can get someone to help me carry it all to the storage building...which is another project (organizing the storage building) I need to get finished with before it gets so hot this summer.
I am trying to give up all carbs not on my list from Dr. Merriman....I really want to get some more weight off and tone up. I am ready to see my body change again....Have you ever reached the point where others can see the difference...but when you look in the mirror....you just see the same person?
I think that my husband is going to try to start going to the gym again....which if he does....maybe I will go on Friday and Sunday to walk the treadmill. Those are the two days I ahve been taking off.
January 22, 2009
Ok, first the lower ab machine and then tonight was my first aerobic class....since over 20 years ago...and what did I pick? Turbokick!!! You know what? I did a great rendition of Steve Martin....and I made it through the class....not perfect....not all the right moves....but I did move....Yea! Me!
We have our next visit from the state for our school system next week. I will be glad when this is behind me. (us)
I am tired. I always thought that exercise was suppose to make you feel energized...well I was doing school work last night and fell asleep typing on the computer. I woke up an hour and a half later. I went to bed.
I will write more later.
January 19, 2009
OMG....the other day I had to chase one of my autistic children on the playground because they were headed for a huge mud puddle....only those of us on this site who are super obese can truly appreciate what I am fixing to say......
In the course of running....the loose skin on my lower ab section was bouncing and for goodness sake.....I SWEAR....IT SOUNDED LIKE AN 18 WHEELER HAD A FLAT AND THE RUBBER WAS FIXING TO FLY...
So, that definitely got my attention....I have been going to the gym...but not working that area....so I found my trainer and told him the problem...(I thought he was fixing to spew the drink in his mouth....but was proud that he just smiled...I did tell him to swallow.) ha/ha
He introduced me to a new machine to include in my exercise routine. You lay down, buckle a strap across your legs...put your hands above your head and hold the handles.........THEN raise your legs. Easy right.....like not heaven!.....(think opposite) there are no weights on it right now and I could do only 5....but I did 3 reps.
So I did it again today!!!! OMG!!! I couldn't even lift it....He told my exercise buddy....Help her get it up.....Everyone around us just laughed....
I sure hope this machine helps.....because it is kicking my abs!!! lol
January 3, 2009
I love my dog. She thinks that she is human...you ask her who she loves while sitting in your lap...she lays her head under yours. My husband gets his boot puller out and her she comes....sitting next to him and raises her front leg so he will scratch her. Too funny!!!
My eyes are getting a little better. I am still using the antibiotic drops the doctor prescribed yesterday.
You will never believe what happened today....my husband drove me to the grocery store and when we left...I saw an older man back up...I knew he didn't have enough room...went forward and hit someones car...and started to drive off....my husband and I drove up and tried to tell him...there was no way he didn't know...because he had to back up in order to finish getting out of the parking spot...and guys...you won't believe this....when he got out of the car....HE WAS THE SAME MAN WHO HIT OUR TRUCK IN THE IHOP PARKING LOT LAST YEAR!!!! Go figure.
I have done well with this fill. I hope to continue and see the weight fall off. I am ready to see this again...I am not disappointed...just ready to continue forward.
Please continue to keep my mom in prayer....she has to have an MRI now....then we will know what the next step is.
I am going to try to really focus on getting my water in. I fell short this last month....and concentrate on the portion...leave out the unnecessary carbs....and do as well as others here.
The neat thing about this surgery for me has been....that even with everything I have been through...I have been up and down 8 pounds...but that is nothing compared to years past....and the fact that we can get back on track and keep losing. You know....I just don't see how we can't reach goal if we want. It will take a lot of determination....but I just can't comprehend that it can't be done.
Have a great day.
January 2, 2009
New Years went very well. I played a new game (to me) called taboo. I think that we will play that again. Everyone enjoyed the food. There was so much left....So I fed it to others the next day.
That night someone asked me about my eyes being red...and I chalked it up to being tired. By the next day, both eyes looked they were bleeding. I didn't have "whites" in my eyes....they were completely red...not pink. I went to the pharmacy and they said that they thought due to the weather change....I had allergies...so they told me to try a lubricating eye drop. They said that it would burn the first use and then it would feel good. It burned everytime..
So I got up this morning and they were still red. I went to the doctor....I have infection in my eyes....possibly pink eye....I asked how I got it...I wasn't at school or have been around anyone with it. He said that you can pick up the infection from a shopping cart....I WILL BE USING WIPES BEFORE I USE THE CART!
I have done very well with eating/drinking since my fill. I had planned to go to the gym today...but my eyes and the fact they are infected...stopped that. I will be back, even if it is on Monday.
I have put off my lessons and IEP...so I have that to do the next few days.
I truly can say that I am not dreading going back....I have enjoyed my time off for the most part....
I look forward to great things this year....I am ready to lose more and be healthier.
I hope that everyone had a great and safe New Year.
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Okay....so it isn't as cold as it has been....BUT...the wind is blowing...it is rainy and it feels colder than it is.
We have state monitoring again this next week at school....I am going to try and not let it upset me as badly as it did a couple of weeks ago. I just have never been through this and am anxious about what to expect. The last visit went well....so I am going to try and remain positive and not let it interfere with my weight loss and/or the gym.
They will come again in February....to monitor folders. And then I hope that we are back to normal and can put this behind us for awhile.
I went to the gym this morning and did better on that ab machine. I actually made 10 of them before having to rest. But then had to break it down....but managed to do 25 or 30 today. So with time, this will get easier.
Can you believe it? I am FINALLY getting the rest of Christmas put away! Gee...I was beginning to think I would just have to decorate it all for Mardi Gras! I don't think it has ever taken me this long to put things up. Maybe I can get someone to help me carry it all to the storage building...which is another project (organizing the storage building) I need to get finished with before it gets so hot this summer.
I am trying to give up all carbs not on my list from Dr. Merriman....I really want to get some more weight off and tone up. I am ready to see my body change again....Have you ever reached the point where others can see the difference...but when you look in the mirror....you just see the same person?
I think that my husband is going to try to start going to the gym again....which if he does....maybe I will go on Friday and Sunday to walk the treadmill. Those are the two days I ahve been taking off.
January 22, 2009
Ok, first the lower ab machine and then tonight was my first aerobic class....since over 20 years ago...and what did I pick? Turbokick!!! You know what? I did a great rendition of Steve Martin....and I made it through the class....not perfect....not all the right moves....but I did move....Yea! Me!
We have our next visit from the state for our school system next week. I will be glad when this is behind me. (us)
I am tired. I always thought that exercise was suppose to make you feel energized...well I was doing school work last night and fell asleep typing on the computer. I woke up an hour and a half later. I went to bed.
I will write more later.
January 19, 2009
OMG....the other day I had to chase one of my autistic children on the playground because they were headed for a huge mud puddle....only those of us on this site who are super obese can truly appreciate what I am fixing to say......
In the course of running....the loose skin on my lower ab section was bouncing and for goodness sake.....I SWEAR....IT SOUNDED LIKE AN 18 WHEELER HAD A FLAT AND THE RUBBER WAS FIXING TO FLY...
So, that definitely got my attention....I have been going to the gym...but not working that area....so I found my trainer and told him the problem...(I thought he was fixing to spew the drink in his mouth....but was proud that he just smiled...I did tell him to swallow.) ha/ha
He introduced me to a new machine to include in my exercise routine. You lay down, buckle a strap across your legs...put your hands above your head and hold the handles.........THEN raise your legs. Easy right.....like not heaven!.....(think opposite) there are no weights on it right now and I could do only 5....but I did 3 reps.
So I did it again today!!!! OMG!!! I couldn't even lift it....He told my exercise buddy....Help her get it up.....Everyone around us just laughed....
I sure hope this machine helps.....because it is kicking my abs!!! lol
January 3, 2009
I love my dog. She thinks that she is human...you ask her who she loves while sitting in your lap...she lays her head under yours. My husband gets his boot puller out and her she comes....sitting next to him and raises her front leg so he will scratch her. Too funny!!!
My eyes are getting a little better. I am still using the antibiotic drops the doctor prescribed yesterday.
You will never believe what happened today....my husband drove me to the grocery store and when we left...I saw an older man back up...I knew he didn't have enough room...went forward and hit someones car...and started to drive off....my husband and I drove up and tried to tell him...there was no way he didn't know...because he had to back up in order to finish getting out of the parking spot...and guys...you won't believe this....when he got out of the car....HE WAS THE SAME MAN WHO HIT OUR TRUCK IN THE IHOP PARKING LOT LAST YEAR!!!! Go figure.
I have done well with this fill. I hope to continue and see the weight fall off. I am ready to see this again...I am not disappointed...just ready to continue forward.
Please continue to keep my mom in prayer....she has to have an MRI now....then we will know what the next step is.
I am going to try to really focus on getting my water in. I fell short this last month....and concentrate on the portion...leave out the unnecessary carbs....and do as well as others here.
The neat thing about this surgery for me has been....that even with everything I have been through...I have been up and down 8 pounds...but that is nothing compared to years past....and the fact that we can get back on track and keep losing. You know....I just don't see how we can't reach goal if we want. It will take a lot of determination....but I just can't comprehend that it can't be done.
Have a great day.
January 2, 2009
New Years went very well. I played a new game (to me) called taboo. I think that we will play that again. Everyone enjoyed the food. There was so much left....So I fed it to others the next day.
That night someone asked me about my eyes being red...and I chalked it up to being tired. By the next day, both eyes looked they were bleeding. I didn't have "whites" in my eyes....they were completely red...not pink. I went to the pharmacy and they said that they thought due to the weather change....I had allergies...so they told me to try a lubricating eye drop. They said that it would burn the first use and then it would feel good. It burned everytime..
So I got up this morning and they were still red. I went to the doctor....I have infection in my eyes....possibly pink eye....I asked how I got it...I wasn't at school or have been around anyone with it. He said that you can pick up the infection from a shopping cart....I WILL BE USING WIPES BEFORE I USE THE CART!
I have done very well with eating/drinking since my fill. I had planned to go to the gym today...but my eyes and the fact they are infected...stopped that. I will be back, even if it is on Monday.
I have put off my lessons and IEP...so I have that to do the next few days.
I truly can say that I am not dreading going back....I have enjoyed my time off for the most part....
I look forward to great things this year....I am ready to lose more and be healthier.
I hope that everyone had a great and safe New Year.
December 2008
Dec 04, 2008
December 31, 2008
Well, here it is..... almost 2009.
Please keep my family in your prayers. My aunt is still getting treatments for breast cancer....my uncle is in the hospital needing heart surgery...why they are waiting I don't know.....two of the arteries are 100% blocked....and 3 are 95%...he had a stroke night before last...he just had surgery on his eyes and now it has reversed back before surgery....mom had to have a mammo done again and there are 3 places that are of concern.....I don't know what else right now....I just know that I need to not let this sabbotage my weight....
I have been at a standstill for so long....my fault....not the band.
So while everyone is eating all the food I prepared....I had my fill day before yesterday....I will smile and drink my liquids. I hope they enjoy it. The hardest part is not the eating....but needing to taste to see if I have it seasoned correctly.
I am on my way to the store...so I will write more tomorrow. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 29, 2008
What are you doing for the New Year? We are having neighbors and friends over. I will make some goodies....but I had a fill yesterday and will be on liquids...ha/ha....so I will watch everyone else enjoy. I am going to attempt to make a scratch coconut cake. My mom is here and I hope that she helps me make some candy for the party. I will also make polish mistakes. The neighbors are suppose to bring something too. Since I went to Shreveport on Monday and came back today, I will not go all out like I usually do.
The fill went well. She (Nancy) put in another 1.5...which brings me to 6.5 in my band. When I woke up this morning...I took my medicine. The first two pills I took were small and felt like they were not going to go down. But all went well and when I drank breakfast...everything was fine. I went by the doctor's office and asked about that. She said that I am getting near the point of "good restriction"....and I should only take the medicine I NEED right now....and when I go back to eating solid foods, then go back to taking all my medicine.
I made spaghetti for mom and Robert....it sure smells good. Guess it is time to drink some more.
I bought two shirts today....what did Robert say about them? My striped shirt....he says looks like a pajama top. That is ok...it still looks good.
December 28, 2008
You have to love the band. I have come so far....If you are reading this and have had this surgery...I am willing to listen to suggestions you have about losing more in the abdomen area...you know...the fattest part that remains in your lap. I am having extreme difficulty finding clothes...even making them because I am so diverse in size from the top to the bottom. I am going to attempt to make another shirt in a few minutes. I need new clothes in the worst way....I have lost enough weight and inches that everything swallows me. In order for something to fit me nicely...I have to have it way Too big in the top to fit the bottom. I am going back to the gym this week.....whether my foot hurts or not.
I do not regret my band....it has given me a life back....I just need help in regrouping and losing more....and toning up areas that are my biggest problem.
I will not let the past 4 months hinder my progress.... I have been up and down with my weight within 8 pounds....I know that for some you are gasping....but I am thankful that I had the band or I might have gained all my weight back now. So with that being said....I hope to kick this into high gear and begin to lose again. If you are reading this and have not been banded....this has nothing to do with my band....it comes from not following the guidelines set by my physician....listen to them...they really do know best. I still has some upcoming obstacles....but I will deal with them the best I can....I am going to make this work...We have to remember...this is a tool that can make you successful....but YOU can still cause plateaus and up/down weight loss....
Keep positive....we can do this together.
December 26, 2008
HAPPY BANDIVERSARY TO ME!!! I am not at all disappointed with the past year. I am a little disappointed with me. I have done well, but not as well as I could have. MY FAULT....I have had a hard time since September....My vow to me is to get back on track!!!! I need to find something to occupy my time when I am turning to mindless, not on program eating. I CAN DO THIS AND I WILL DO THIS.
I have lost so many inches and need new clothes....but you know...I went and tried on some pants and took a long look in the mirror.....Thank God for how far I have come....Now....I still have so far to go.
I did very well tonight. My husband wanted to go out to eat....he and I decided to share a meal...so I had the grilled shrimp off his plate, a little of the steamed broccoli and a salad. So I am very pleased with myself...now if I can just get rid of all the leftovers and temptations in the kitchen. I have plans for the neighbors to come and visit.
I go Monday to see Dr. Merriman. I hope to get a fill.
My foot....the continuing story about it.....it STILL HURTS.... but I am not sure I am brave enough to go and have another shot put in the heel. So I am going back to the gym and just take it slow. Exercise has definitely been put on the back burner, while trying to get the heel spur feeling better. I GIVE UP....it wins as far as the pain...but not from keeping me from going and trying to get back in the routine of the gym.
Again, for those reading and considering having lap band.....DO NOT HESITATE....it has been the best thing I have done for me ever!!!! We just need to remember that it is only a tool to help us reach our goal...and it can be done....just read about all the successes.....I DO NOT FEEL LIKE A FAILURE....I just have to regroup and become my best friend again.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas.....I thank God that I have my health, my home, my job, food to eat and a place to sleep. That is so much more than a lot of people have....Here's to the NEW YEAR and the blessings that will come our way.
December 20, 2008
I FINALLY HAVE THE TREE DECORATED!!!! Yea ME! My husband has said that it is the most beautiful tree I have done. Now I just need to rearrange the main living room and decorate it. I really don't have to worry about it for Christmas, but need to have it decorated for New Year's. That is when we have our friends over to begin the New Year.
We are going to make lunch for his crew at the office for Christmas Eve. I know that they will enjoy it. I think he is planning to do something for them before the New Year. But that is ok....I will be on liquids, so it won't effect me at all. ha/ha
Merry EARLY Christmas everyone.
December 17, 2008
I guess that I knew that this day would come. Yesterday...I started feeling bad. By lunch I was feeling worse. By 1:00..I knew I needed to go home. I came home and crawled into bed. I had fever, felt sick to my stomach, and had the squirts. I could handle everything except the stomach....after reading here...I didn't want to be sick. So I called the Doctor's office and got some fenigrin (incorrect spelling)...well today...I don't have fever...but I have a horrible headache...and still the other. I stayed home today..I hope that I feel better tomorrow....I don't need to miss much.
If my head didn't feel so bad, I would at least get the ornaments on the tree...I mean it is less that 10 days until Christmas.
December 15, 2008
My husband told me that Christmas was 10 days away. I think he was hinting that the Christmas decorations need to be finished. lol.
I can't wait for this week to be finished. Two weeks off. They sure go fast...but so has this year. I hope to be able to get some sewing finished. I have bought some material to make some shirts. If I can at least get 2 or 3 made....it will be wonderful.
The weather here will be warm one day and cold the next. They are predicting the possibility of some ice tonight. The other day...it all missed us and New Orleans looked like a picture postcard from Hallmark with the snow and the trolly.
Tomorrow night is the school Christmas party. We went to the Lion's club party the other night and my shoes were too big...I guess my feet lost weight......I had to put toilet paper in the toes to wear them and my pantyhose sagged around my ankles...ha/ha...reminded me of the commercial when I was growing up....I KNOW MY MOM...SHE'S THE ONE WITH THE BAGGY PANTYHOSE....ha/ha/ha/ha/ha....or should I say...HO/HO/HO!
I haven't quite lost the amount of weight I wanted by my first year....but I am not unhappy with the amount either. I am quite pleased with my journey. Just think what it will be like next year.
December 10, 2008
Well, it is cooler here today. I know that the kids at school are hoping for snow...sleet...or something to keep us out of school. They are going to have Friday off because we are having an inservice day. I don't foresee their prediction happening.
The continuing story of the foot. It is still tender. I don't know what else to do. I guess give it some time.
I called to make an appointment to get a fill. Since we have an inservice and it will be only half day....I thought that maybe I could get one then. Nope....not on Friday...and I can see their reasoning....it is so hard to work around my school schedule sometimes....but anyway...I asked about right after Christmas....I was told they were probably booked...so I said what about before Christmas....She said "Don't you want to eat Christmas dinner?" I told her that she said the very same thing about Thanksgiving....and I needed one then. Well, when she looked...they have an opening on the 29th...so that will be the day I go and visit them.
I really want everyone to know how much I appreciate being able to converse with others...during this journey and to read about others who have had this surgery for many years. A local doctor attended a seminar or training or something in Memphis last week. My dad (who just had surgery for cancer in his colon) had to keep an appointment with him. In the course of conversation, mom mentioned that I had lap band surgery. She told him how much I had lost and he responded that I would lose about another 50 before I would stop. I AM SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT just because that is what he believes, or what others think.....that you have proved them wrong....and I hope to also prove them wrong too.......I have much more to lose than just 50.....
I can't wait to be able to get back into my exercise routine...
December 8, 2008
Ok....I gave in and called the Doctor today. This heel spur and inflammed muscles just won't go away. I finally called to get a shot in my heel and like a dummy....I drove like I was headed to a finish line of a race. When Doc came in....with the shot....he asked..."Are you ready?" I said no...but get it done. It hurt like all get out....when the shot went in my heel and when the medicine was going in. Then when I stood up, he asked if it felt better. I told him no...I guess that I was suppose to feel all better immediately. Anyway...it is almost 10:00 and it still hurts when I get up to walk on it. He gave me a prescription of Celebrex and wants me to take it....I am not sold on this, due to our band and anti-inflammatory drugs. The nurse suggested to take it for 5 days and go off for a week and then do it again. I just need for it to feel better....I have my whole body out of sync due to how I am walking on it. My toe next to the big one has been bruised or something since September....and it has affected my exercise immensely! HELP!
Other than that....school is going great....I need another fill, but don't need to take off from work if I can help it. So I guess that I will go right before Christmas or right after Christmas.
We had a great support group meeting the other night. We all made a committment to eat healthier (fewer carbs), exercise at least 3 times a week and bring a favorite WLS recipe next month. I am so glad that we have a local meeting.
Til next time......have a great week.
December 5, 2008
I guess that sometime this weekend I need to put forth some effort and trim the "artificial" tree. I still can't get over that my husband bought one. He is so convinced that the only tree that can enter the house is a live National Lampoon tree. What do I mean by that? We go to the tree farm and heaven's lights fall upon the tree of his dreams....to discover when we get home....it is too large...
The support group meeting went very well. I hope that next time there will be more people...but you know what....it was a productive meeting. Just like here...we challenged each other to get back on track and exercise at least 3 times a week, eat healthier and limit carbs and share a recipe at the next meeting.
I love to hear how others go shopping and love to do it. For me....I still enter the only store that I can buy from at the moment and come out crying. They have the ugliest clothes....and the shirts that they do have that I would consider buying....well the only thing I can think is that they feel that obese people belong in the zoo next to the gorillas! The arms hang down to your knees. Needless to say....I didn't purchase anything....I decided that if I was going to have to alter a new shirt that costs between 40-50 dollars...it would remain on the rack and....I might as well get out the sewing machine and do it myself.....so I am going to try to make some shirts over the next few weeks. I NEED CLOTHES!!!!
I will still need to go and have a shot in my foot. I am not looking forward to that. I can only imagine how much it will hurt...but the heel spur is not better.
Have a great weekend.
December 4, 2008
Well, tonight was our first local support group meeting. I really feel like we accomplished a great deal. We have set goals, kind of like you do here, to try to accomplish before we meet again.
School is going great. I really am enjoying it for the first time in a long time. I am trying to get caught up on paperwork. Even though I don't have the same class, I am responsible for the progress reports and IEP's. I have 2 due in the next 2 weeks.
I am going to a workshop tomorrow for functional communication. I hope that I come away with some great ideas. I am pleased with the progress....little steps mean so much...example...learning to turn off a light....flush the toilet, etc. You know the things we take for granted.
I will write again soon. I need to work an IEP before I go to bed. I have been at the hospital all week with my dad. He had to have a tumor removed from his colon. Thank goodness the cancer was contained and they feel like they got it all.
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Well, here it is..... almost 2009.
Please keep my family in your prayers. My aunt is still getting treatments for breast cancer....my uncle is in the hospital needing heart surgery...why they are waiting I don't know.....two of the arteries are 100% blocked....and 3 are 95%...he had a stroke night before last...he just had surgery on his eyes and now it has reversed back before surgery....mom had to have a mammo done again and there are 3 places that are of concern.....I don't know what else right now....I just know that I need to not let this sabbotage my weight....
I have been at a standstill for so long....my fault....not the band.
So while everyone is eating all the food I prepared....I had my fill day before yesterday....I will smile and drink my liquids. I hope they enjoy it. The hardest part is not the eating....but needing to taste to see if I have it seasoned correctly.
I am on my way to the store...so I will write more tomorrow. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 29, 2008
What are you doing for the New Year? We are having neighbors and friends over. I will make some goodies....but I had a fill yesterday and will be on liquids...ha/ha....so I will watch everyone else enjoy. I am going to attempt to make a scratch coconut cake. My mom is here and I hope that she helps me make some candy for the party. I will also make polish mistakes. The neighbors are suppose to bring something too. Since I went to Shreveport on Monday and came back today, I will not go all out like I usually do.
The fill went well. She (Nancy) put in another 1.5...which brings me to 6.5 in my band. When I woke up this morning...I took my medicine. The first two pills I took were small and felt like they were not going to go down. But all went well and when I drank breakfast...everything was fine. I went by the doctor's office and asked about that. She said that I am getting near the point of "good restriction"....and I should only take the medicine I NEED right now....and when I go back to eating solid foods, then go back to taking all my medicine.
I made spaghetti for mom and Robert....it sure smells good. Guess it is time to drink some more.
I bought two shirts today....what did Robert say about them? My striped shirt....he says looks like a pajama top. That is ok...it still looks good.
December 28, 2008
You have to love the band. I have come so far....If you are reading this and have had this surgery...I am willing to listen to suggestions you have about losing more in the abdomen area...you know...the fattest part that remains in your lap. I am having extreme difficulty finding clothes...even making them because I am so diverse in size from the top to the bottom. I am going to attempt to make another shirt in a few minutes. I need new clothes in the worst way....I have lost enough weight and inches that everything swallows me. In order for something to fit me nicely...I have to have it way Too big in the top to fit the bottom. I am going back to the gym this week.....whether my foot hurts or not.
I do not regret my band....it has given me a life back....I just need help in regrouping and losing more....and toning up areas that are my biggest problem.
I will not let the past 4 months hinder my progress.... I have been up and down with my weight within 8 pounds....I know that for some you are gasping....but I am thankful that I had the band or I might have gained all my weight back now. So with that being said....I hope to kick this into high gear and begin to lose again. If you are reading this and have not been banded....this has nothing to do with my band....it comes from not following the guidelines set by my physician....listen to them...they really do know best. I still has some upcoming obstacles....but I will deal with them the best I can....I am going to make this work...We have to remember...this is a tool that can make you successful....but YOU can still cause plateaus and up/down weight loss....
Keep positive....we can do this together.
December 26, 2008
HAPPY BANDIVERSARY TO ME!!! I am not at all disappointed with the past year. I am a little disappointed with me. I have done well, but not as well as I could have. MY FAULT....I have had a hard time since September....My vow to me is to get back on track!!!! I need to find something to occupy my time when I am turning to mindless, not on program eating. I CAN DO THIS AND I WILL DO THIS.
I have lost so many inches and need new clothes....but you know...I went and tried on some pants and took a long look in the mirror.....Thank God for how far I have come....Now....I still have so far to go.
I did very well tonight. My husband wanted to go out to eat....he and I decided to share a meal...so I had the grilled shrimp off his plate, a little of the steamed broccoli and a salad. So I am very pleased with myself...now if I can just get rid of all the leftovers and temptations in the kitchen. I have plans for the neighbors to come and visit.
I go Monday to see Dr. Merriman. I hope to get a fill.
My foot....the continuing story about it.....it STILL HURTS.... but I am not sure I am brave enough to go and have another shot put in the heel. So I am going back to the gym and just take it slow. Exercise has definitely been put on the back burner, while trying to get the heel spur feeling better. I GIVE UP....it wins as far as the pain...but not from keeping me from going and trying to get back in the routine of the gym.
Again, for those reading and considering having lap band.....DO NOT HESITATE....it has been the best thing I have done for me ever!!!! We just need to remember that it is only a tool to help us reach our goal...and it can be done....just read about all the successes.....I DO NOT FEEL LIKE A FAILURE....I just have to regroup and become my best friend again.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas.....I thank God that I have my health, my home, my job, food to eat and a place to sleep. That is so much more than a lot of people have....Here's to the NEW YEAR and the blessings that will come our way.
December 20, 2008
I FINALLY HAVE THE TREE DECORATED!!!! Yea ME! My husband has said that it is the most beautiful tree I have done. Now I just need to rearrange the main living room and decorate it. I really don't have to worry about it for Christmas, but need to have it decorated for New Year's. That is when we have our friends over to begin the New Year.
We are going to make lunch for his crew at the office for Christmas Eve. I know that they will enjoy it. I think he is planning to do something for them before the New Year. But that is ok....I will be on liquids, so it won't effect me at all. ha/ha
Merry EARLY Christmas everyone.
December 17, 2008
I guess that I knew that this day would come. Yesterday...I started feeling bad. By lunch I was feeling worse. By 1:00..I knew I needed to go home. I came home and crawled into bed. I had fever, felt sick to my stomach, and had the squirts. I could handle everything except the stomach....after reading here...I didn't want to be sick. So I called the Doctor's office and got some fenigrin (incorrect spelling)...well today...I don't have fever...but I have a horrible headache...and still the other. I stayed home today..I hope that I feel better tomorrow....I don't need to miss much.
If my head didn't feel so bad, I would at least get the ornaments on the tree...I mean it is less that 10 days until Christmas.
December 15, 2008
My husband told me that Christmas was 10 days away. I think he was hinting that the Christmas decorations need to be finished. lol.
I can't wait for this week to be finished. Two weeks off. They sure go fast...but so has this year. I hope to be able to get some sewing finished. I have bought some material to make some shirts. If I can at least get 2 or 3 made....it will be wonderful.
The weather here will be warm one day and cold the next. They are predicting the possibility of some ice tonight. The other day...it all missed us and New Orleans looked like a picture postcard from Hallmark with the snow and the trolly.
Tomorrow night is the school Christmas party. We went to the Lion's club party the other night and my shoes were too big...I guess my feet lost weight......I had to put toilet paper in the toes to wear them and my pantyhose sagged around my ankles...ha/ha...reminded me of the commercial when I was growing up....I KNOW MY MOM...SHE'S THE ONE WITH THE BAGGY PANTYHOSE....ha/ha/ha/ha/ha....or should I say...HO/HO/HO!
I haven't quite lost the amount of weight I wanted by my first year....but I am not unhappy with the amount either. I am quite pleased with my journey. Just think what it will be like next year.
December 10, 2008
Well, it is cooler here today. I know that the kids at school are hoping for snow...sleet...or something to keep us out of school. They are going to have Friday off because we are having an inservice day. I don't foresee their prediction happening.
The continuing story of the foot. It is still tender. I don't know what else to do. I guess give it some time.
I called to make an appointment to get a fill. Since we have an inservice and it will be only half day....I thought that maybe I could get one then. Nope....not on Friday...and I can see their reasoning....it is so hard to work around my school schedule sometimes....but anyway...I asked about right after Christmas....I was told they were probably booked...so I said what about before Christmas....She said "Don't you want to eat Christmas dinner?" I told her that she said the very same thing about Thanksgiving....and I needed one then. Well, when she looked...they have an opening on the 29th...so that will be the day I go and visit them.
I really want everyone to know how much I appreciate being able to converse with others...during this journey and to read about others who have had this surgery for many years. A local doctor attended a seminar or training or something in Memphis last week. My dad (who just had surgery for cancer in his colon) had to keep an appointment with him. In the course of conversation, mom mentioned that I had lap band surgery. She told him how much I had lost and he responded that I would lose about another 50 before I would stop. I AM SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT just because that is what he believes, or what others think.....that you have proved them wrong....and I hope to also prove them wrong too.......I have much more to lose than just 50.....
I can't wait to be able to get back into my exercise routine...
December 8, 2008
Ok....I gave in and called the Doctor today. This heel spur and inflammed muscles just won't go away. I finally called to get a shot in my heel and like a dummy....I drove like I was headed to a finish line of a race. When Doc came in....with the shot....he asked..."Are you ready?" I said no...but get it done. It hurt like all get out....when the shot went in my heel and when the medicine was going in. Then when I stood up, he asked if it felt better. I told him no...I guess that I was suppose to feel all better immediately. Anyway...it is almost 10:00 and it still hurts when I get up to walk on it. He gave me a prescription of Celebrex and wants me to take it....I am not sold on this, due to our band and anti-inflammatory drugs. The nurse suggested to take it for 5 days and go off for a week and then do it again. I just need for it to feel better....I have my whole body out of sync due to how I am walking on it. My toe next to the big one has been bruised or something since September....and it has affected my exercise immensely! HELP!
Other than that....school is going great....I need another fill, but don't need to take off from work if I can help it. So I guess that I will go right before Christmas or right after Christmas.
We had a great support group meeting the other night. We all made a committment to eat healthier (fewer carbs), exercise at least 3 times a week and bring a favorite WLS recipe next month. I am so glad that we have a local meeting.
Til next time......have a great week.
December 5, 2008
I guess that sometime this weekend I need to put forth some effort and trim the "artificial" tree. I still can't get over that my husband bought one. He is so convinced that the only tree that can enter the house is a live National Lampoon tree. What do I mean by that? We go to the tree farm and heaven's lights fall upon the tree of his dreams....to discover when we get home....it is too large...
The support group meeting went very well. I hope that next time there will be more people...but you know what....it was a productive meeting. Just like here...we challenged each other to get back on track and exercise at least 3 times a week, eat healthier and limit carbs and share a recipe at the next meeting.
I love to hear how others go shopping and love to do it. For me....I still enter the only store that I can buy from at the moment and come out crying. They have the ugliest clothes....and the shirts that they do have that I would consider buying....well the only thing I can think is that they feel that obese people belong in the zoo next to the gorillas! The arms hang down to your knees. Needless to say....I didn't purchase anything....I decided that if I was going to have to alter a new shirt that costs between 40-50 dollars...it would remain on the rack and....I might as well get out the sewing machine and do it myself.....so I am going to try to make some shirts over the next few weeks. I NEED CLOTHES!!!!
I will still need to go and have a shot in my foot. I am not looking forward to that. I can only imagine how much it will hurt...but the heel spur is not better.
Have a great weekend.
December 4, 2008
Well, tonight was our first local support group meeting. I really feel like we accomplished a great deal. We have set goals, kind of like you do here, to try to accomplish before we meet again.
School is going great. I really am enjoying it for the first time in a long time. I am trying to get caught up on paperwork. Even though I don't have the same class, I am responsible for the progress reports and IEP's. I have 2 due in the next 2 weeks.
I am going to a workshop tomorrow for functional communication. I hope that I come away with some great ideas. I am pleased with the progress....little steps mean so much...example...learning to turn off a light....flush the toilet, etc. You know the things we take for granted.
I will write again soon. I need to work an IEP before I go to bed. I have been at the hospital all week with my dad. He had to have a tumor removed from his colon. Thank goodness the cancer was contained and they feel like they got it all.
November 2008
Nov 18, 2008
November24, 2008
Well, I am "back in the saddle" again. You see from my post last week what I had encountered. I had made a doctor appointment to get a shot in my foot for the heel spur. After the episode last week.....I started getting sick on Friday. By Saturday, I felt like death warmed over. My husband tried talking me into going to the clinic....I told him that I was going to the doctor Monday and would save that money.
So I went this morning....mainly to get relief from the heel spur.....But he was more concerned with my infected sinus'. I ended up with an antibiotic, nose spray, allegra and a shot of decadron. Then for my heel spur, he gave me a shot of Toradon? and told me to take naprosyn for three days, two times a day....but the avelox says not to take anti inflamatory...so I will talk with them tomorrow.
I hope to be back at the gym again soon. I want to walk the treadmill and the bike on M W F and do weights on T and Th. I need to give up some of the things I have been eating. It is amazing how very little our body actually requires....I didn't feel like eating nor was I hungry. I couldn't taste anything.
I am feeling better tonight. I am glad...my husband has a Thanksgiving dinner to go to in the morning....I made him my "famous" banana pudding and cornbread for his boss. I have to make 3-5 cakes for tomorrow night. The Lion's club hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for one of the nursing homes locally and we make the desserts. Because they have traditional dinner later....they request hot dogs and hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and chips. I don't know if I will go or not...it will depend on how I feel.
I really hope that Thanksgiving will be blessed for all. I know that I really need to be thankful for family and friends. With my dad's surgery around the corner and my friends great nephew who has only been given a couple of weeks to live (his cancer came back and has spread)......I need to focus on positive...because their is enough negative all around.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING......
November 19, 2008
Well, needless to say.........this has been a day and a half! I have been thrown up on, had snot in my hair and found out that dad has a tumor about the size of a lemon......he will have surgery on December 1st.
Other than that....it has been good. I am so grateful that God gave me the class that I am working with at this time. I miss my kids......but they will probably be better this year without me.
I have two orders to finish tonight and finish getting ready for the show on Sunday.
We don't have a big Thanksgiving planned. My parents will come over....Dad was ready to have surgery this next week....but Doc wanted him to enjoy this week.
November 18, 2008
Where has time gone? I can not believe that it has been about a month since I have been here.
A lot has happened since that time. I am at a standstill at this point. No fault of the band and I will never blame it. Like I told you before....I have found what an emotional eater I am.
A word of advice...if you have any control at all....do not go back to old habits...it is easy to do. I am trying to get back on track and begin losing again.
I haven't done bad.....it is just that my weight jumps up and down.
I have been back to the gym. I started to go tonight, but my heel is really hurting. The medicine I took did not help my heel and now they want to give me a shot. I guess I am wimpy....I don't want a shot in my foot. But it is hurting bad enough that I am seriously considering it.
I think that I told you about my dad having a pace maker put in. Well, tomorrow he goes to the surgeon to discuss a mass in his colon. I am worried, but I know not to do that until we are told there is something to worry about.
I went to my last art class last night for a while. There were only 3 of us and he wouldn't take out an ad....so he ended the class. I will just have to discipline myself and paint without him.
My class has changed. I am not doing resource at this moment...I have a self-contained class and am enjoying going to work. I needed this change this year. We will see what the next year holds.
I need another fill, but do not have the time to go right now and when I tried to set it up for Thanksgiving.....but they reminded me that I would be on liquids....so we waited.
I will talk with you soon. Hopefully sooner than a month....can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week?
Well, I am "back in the saddle" again. You see from my post last week what I had encountered. I had made a doctor appointment to get a shot in my foot for the heel spur. After the episode last week.....I started getting sick on Friday. By Saturday, I felt like death warmed over. My husband tried talking me into going to the clinic....I told him that I was going to the doctor Monday and would save that money.
So I went this morning....mainly to get relief from the heel spur.....But he was more concerned with my infected sinus'. I ended up with an antibiotic, nose spray, allegra and a shot of decadron. Then for my heel spur, he gave me a shot of Toradon? and told me to take naprosyn for three days, two times a day....but the avelox says not to take anti inflamatory...so I will talk with them tomorrow.
I hope to be back at the gym again soon. I want to walk the treadmill and the bike on M W F and do weights on T and Th. I need to give up some of the things I have been eating. It is amazing how very little our body actually requires....I didn't feel like eating nor was I hungry. I couldn't taste anything.
I am feeling better tonight. I am glad...my husband has a Thanksgiving dinner to go to in the morning....I made him my "famous" banana pudding and cornbread for his boss. I have to make 3-5 cakes for tomorrow night. The Lion's club hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for one of the nursing homes locally and we make the desserts. Because they have traditional dinner later....they request hot dogs and hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and chips. I don't know if I will go or not...it will depend on how I feel.
I really hope that Thanksgiving will be blessed for all. I know that I really need to be thankful for family and friends. With my dad's surgery around the corner and my friends great nephew who has only been given a couple of weeks to live (his cancer came back and has spread)......I need to focus on positive...because their is enough negative all around.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING......
November 19, 2008
Well, needless to say.........this has been a day and a half! I have been thrown up on, had snot in my hair and found out that dad has a tumor about the size of a lemon......he will have surgery on December 1st.
Other than that....it has been good. I am so grateful that God gave me the class that I am working with at this time. I miss my kids......but they will probably be better this year without me.
I have two orders to finish tonight and finish getting ready for the show on Sunday.
We don't have a big Thanksgiving planned. My parents will come over....Dad was ready to have surgery this next week....but Doc wanted him to enjoy this week.
November 18, 2008
Where has time gone? I can not believe that it has been about a month since I have been here.
A lot has happened since that time. I am at a standstill at this point. No fault of the band and I will never blame it. Like I told you before....I have found what an emotional eater I am.
A word of advice...if you have any control at all....do not go back to old habits...it is easy to do. I am trying to get back on track and begin losing again.
I haven't done bad.....it is just that my weight jumps up and down.
I have been back to the gym. I started to go tonight, but my heel is really hurting. The medicine I took did not help my heel and now they want to give me a shot. I guess I am wimpy....I don't want a shot in my foot. But it is hurting bad enough that I am seriously considering it.
I think that I told you about my dad having a pace maker put in. Well, tomorrow he goes to the surgeon to discuss a mass in his colon. I am worried, but I know not to do that until we are told there is something to worry about.
I went to my last art class last night for a while. There were only 3 of us and he wouldn't take out an ad....so he ended the class. I will just have to discipline myself and paint without him.
My class has changed. I am not doing resource at this moment...I have a self-contained class and am enjoying going to work. I needed this change this year. We will see what the next year holds.
I need another fill, but do not have the time to go right now and when I tried to set it up for Thanksgiving.....but they reminded me that I would be on liquids....so we waited.
I will talk with you soon. Hopefully sooner than a month....can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week?
October 2008
Oct 02, 2008
October 19, 2008
I NEED TO GET BACK TO THE GYM! I hope that I can get some relief soon from the heel spur that has been developing before school started. It has definitely worsened.
The first appointment I could get was the 28th of this month. So I will do the best I can until then.
I can't believe that I haven't done anything here the last 10 days. I have only had time to check the forum and then get back to work.
I have an IEP for a new student to write. I also called and found out that I still have jury duty tomorrow. So I need to finish my lessons for the sub.
I cannot believe that it is almost November. Where is it going? I have stayed so busy...Dad had to have a pace maker put in last week. He did ok...he is having trouble with his blood pressure now. If it has not come down, they will call the dr. again tomorrow.
October 8, 2008
I just thought I could relax! Lol. I had a dr. appointment right after school yesterday...when I left the office I was feeling pretty good. He told me that he thought that the trouble I have with my sinus' could make it become bronchitis and then develop into pneumonia. I am having a CAT scan on the 20th IF I don't have jury duty.
So I came home (empty handed). I was excited that this was the first night I thought that I could eat dinner, watch a little TV and go to bed early. HA HA HA HA HA....the joke was on me.
I was watching the presidential debate last night...when all of a sudden...it was like lightening bolts...PROGRESS REPORTS....you silly person....you haven't finished them yet...So guess what I did. YEP...you guessed.
I am still waiting to hear what they are going to do with my dad. I hope to know something tomorrow. Even with my foot hurting....I want to go to the walk in Shreveport on Saturday. I may only make it a small way....I may come in last...but it is something I feel strongly about. I couldn't have even begun to have dreamed doing this in the last 2-3 years.
I will talk with you soon.
October 2, 2008
Wow! The weight of the world feels like it has been lifted! The end of the six weeks is here. I MADE IT! I am so glad that it is over. I am looking forward to moving on to a better "rest of the year".
I am ready to get back to the gym. I am planning to join our "Walk from Obesity" and despite the heel spur that has steadily become worse...I will hobble through the walk if I have to.
Tomorrow night I am going to try to make spaghetti by using a spaghetti squash. Wish me luck. I am looking to try new recipes...but I am not really adventuresome...ha/ha. But I will try to include a variety so that maybe my husband will focus more on the "positive" foods instead of a lot of carbs.
I will put forth great effort to make this a positive October and looking forward to December coming.
I NEED TO GET BACK TO THE GYM! I hope that I can get some relief soon from the heel spur that has been developing before school started. It has definitely worsened.
The first appointment I could get was the 28th of this month. So I will do the best I can until then.
I can't believe that I haven't done anything here the last 10 days. I have only had time to check the forum and then get back to work.
I have an IEP for a new student to write. I also called and found out that I still have jury duty tomorrow. So I need to finish my lessons for the sub.
I cannot believe that it is almost November. Where is it going? I have stayed so busy...Dad had to have a pace maker put in last week. He did ok...he is having trouble with his blood pressure now. If it has not come down, they will call the dr. again tomorrow.
October 8, 2008
I just thought I could relax! Lol. I had a dr. appointment right after school yesterday...when I left the office I was feeling pretty good. He told me that he thought that the trouble I have with my sinus' could make it become bronchitis and then develop into pneumonia. I am having a CAT scan on the 20th IF I don't have jury duty.
So I came home (empty handed). I was excited that this was the first night I thought that I could eat dinner, watch a little TV and go to bed early. HA HA HA HA HA....the joke was on me.
I was watching the presidential debate last night...when all of a sudden...it was like lightening bolts...PROGRESS REPORTS....you silly person....you haven't finished them yet...So guess what I did. YEP...you guessed.
I am still waiting to hear what they are going to do with my dad. I hope to know something tomorrow. Even with my foot hurting....I want to go to the walk in Shreveport on Saturday. I may only make it a small way....I may come in last...but it is something I feel strongly about. I couldn't have even begun to have dreamed doing this in the last 2-3 years.
I will talk with you soon.
October 2, 2008
Wow! The weight of the world feels like it has been lifted! The end of the six weeks is here. I MADE IT! I am so glad that it is over. I am looking forward to moving on to a better "rest of the year".
I am ready to get back to the gym. I am planning to join our "Walk from Obesity" and despite the heel spur that has steadily become worse...I will hobble through the walk if I have to.
Tomorrow night I am going to try to make spaghetti by using a spaghetti squash. Wish me luck. I am looking to try new recipes...but I am not really adventuresome...ha/ha. But I will try to include a variety so that maybe my husband will focus more on the "positive" foods instead of a lot of carbs.
I will put forth great effort to make this a positive October and looking forward to December coming.
About Me
west monroe, LA
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65.1
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Surgery
11/18/2013
Surgery Date
Jul 15, 2005
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