Good Morning Cali

Good Mornin Janine & Cali Crew,

I am spring cleaning in Dec.. LOL  I think I might be nesting  in preperation..  So  I am busy doing that..

I am also going to be attending my support group meeting tonight, so that is good..

I hope you all have a great day.. Big Hugs to you all..

Take Care,
Jenn

Hi Jenn,

How did your support group go?  I'm curious how other meetings are structured.

Hugs,
---jan---

It was good, but I don't think very structured.. We go around the room, say who we are, what surgery we had or are having, and told a bit on how we are going to keep the weight off this Christmas..  I was happy cause I thought I was teaching them so much.. . The nutritionist that was running the group said she  was very impressed by my knowledge.  She really did  not  know all that much about some of the products available to us WLS paitents (bullets, Kays Naturals, PB2 etc..), so she learned a thing or two as well..  Feels good to teach the teacher.. LOL 


Other than that, it was good, we had open chat and just asked questions to each other..  I enjoyed hearing others accomplishments, and was glad to be able to offer information to them..  Was very inspired by a gentleman's story, lost over 200 pounds, is a single dad, and works out EVERY DAY!!   I hope to be that successful.. 

The next one is 2 days after my RNY... The good news is that our groups are held in the same hospital where I am having my surgery, so as long as I am feeling okay, a friend is going to wheel me down to the group, and I will attend as long as I can...  (per Dr.'s okay first)


How are your support groups run???  How are you doing?? I hope all is well with you...

Thanks for checking in with me..

Hugs,
Jenn

Hey Jenn----
 Sorry I couldn't stay and hear you and DeAnna talk------ took a while to get around the room!!  You are an inspiration---doing your homework, going to the OH event....I do think there are a few people that don't come here for info..... ( CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE???)Michelle is wonderful---- but no, she doesn't come here....she is amazingly kind in her support tho' which helps me a lot!  Last night it was such a small group...... seemed like only 2 or 3 people that had not had the surgery...... 
    I was a little bummed after I talked about my turkey experience----- I felt like I was kind of chastised by a couple of people for "not knowing" that would happen!!  BUT---- I didn't--maybe I wasn't clear that I was only a month out and still learning!!  Oh well....
     Anyway--- we do have to figure out a lunch/dinner date..... and that will be cool that you can come to the support while "in-hospital"  I bet it will be okay...as  long as you are feeling pretty good---I was by the second evening......just do the walking  as much as possible!  
   So hopefully we'll talk over the weekend or soon, anyway...take good care,
Love,
Lor
( when are you going out of town for your Gram???)

Oh Michelle is TOTALLY sweet.. She was my dietitian, and I will be seeing her for that class she does before surgery.. I loved talking and stuff, but there are no real guidlines, we just kinda go off on our own rants.. Didn't mean to sound like she was bad, or that I didn't like her... Just when Jan asked, she doesn't really stick to a themed meeting the way the other lady did..  

Some people were pretty rough about the turkey and some other issues, but I don't think they ment them to hurt you, just trying to help you in their own way...

I sure hope I am feeling well enough to come to next months support group meeting..  Wheel me down girls.. LOL    How much support would I need then huh??? Perfect timing... LOL

Yes, please lets get together, you are such a sweetheart, and I want to hear how the concert went?? Did you have a good time.. I sure hope so...

Okay chat with you soon..

Hugs,
Jenn

We do mostly the same.  The new folks show at 9am and the post ops show at 10:30.  The doctor is always there so if you have questions you know he's made a note in your file.  Then we go around the room introducing ourselves and saying where we are in the journey and answer any questions that folks have while you're telling your story.   Afterwards we talk amongst ourselves or go out to lunch with folks.

Well of course they were impressed.  You've done your homework. :-)   I had to laugh about them learning from you.  That's what it's all about.  There's so much out there everyone can learn something.

Not to worry, you'll get there.  Exercising every day just becomes part of my day.  I get up, exercise and then tackle everything else.

It's great that you'll be right there for the support group meeting.  I remember being very impressed with one of our members who showed up 3 days post op.

I'm glad you're doing well.  Remember you can always call me if I'm not around the boards.  I know the next 3 weeks are going to be nuts.  I'm not even sure we have internet in Pismo Beach.  But I'll have my cell.

Hugs,
---jan---

Yep, chowing down at this very moment!

Hi Janine and all you Cali folks!

Hope everyone is managing this hectic time of year.  I've been trying to fit in work, working out and Christmas shopping, and not sure how well I'm managing them, lol!  Wishing you all a happy holiday season.  Steve, I'm sorry to hear about your friends.  It seems we feel it especially around the holiday times. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone later this month at LB Coffee.  Have a good week!

~Naomi

Good Evening Janine and California!

Of course we miss you when you're not here!  You hold us together.


I started my weight training at home today.  Thanks again for the lessons, Jeremy!  I need to get the 15 lb dumbbells with a smaller grip.  The grip is so thick I cant hold them as long as I could the ones in San Ramon.  I'll be exchanging them at Big 5 or I'll return them and get a pair at Sears or Play It Again Sports.  I also have to pick up a pair of 12 lb dumbbells.  I'm enjoying the burn.  I know, I'm nuts. lol 

bench press, 19 reps with 8 lbs
rowing, 20 reps with 8 lbs
shoulder press, 14 with 8 lbs
squats, 9 with 15 lbs
dead lifts, 10 with 15 lbs
lunges, 8 with 15 lbs
tricep extension, 11 with 15 lbs
bicep curls, 22 with 8 lbss
leg raises, 9

Today was a walk 30 minutes day so I'm back to running tomorrow.  15 minutes running, 1 minute walking, times 2.

---jan---

Hey Miss Janine!

I have not been on the boards much at all...so friggen busy at work since I got back from vacation! I am starting a new publication and boy is that alot of work! I still need to hire a couple of people...ugh!

As far as my hubby and the Cowboys...we got the contract in the mail yesterday and signed on the dotted line today...he is officially an employee of the Dallas Cowboys orginazation as of January 1st...how cool is that? It is an awesome opportunity and I am so thrilled for him.When we met with the orginization during our Thanksgiving trip to Dallas, they were so impressed with my presentation...( I did a power point presentation...no big deal)they offered me a job as well and asked us to move to Texas...ya okay...I said no way. I can't move 3 teens in high school...not good. We will consider that after about 4 years when the kids are in college.

Anyway...send me the directions to your mural...my hubby and I are coming out to see my parents on Saturday and will have a couple of free hours, so I wanted to see the mural. :)

Hope all is well with everyone!!!