Good Thursday Morning Cali

Hi Barb,

Thank you so much.  I feel so much better now too



(((Hugs))) to you too

Linda

Good Morning Janine and Cali Friends. I am sad to hear that you are going through medical issues, especially since you're posts are always so uplifting and positive. I hope all goes well with you.
I have already decided that Monday, July 6th, is when I will start the 5dpt.  Wishing us both good luck.  I will weigh in on Monday and again on Saturday just to make sure I give it a full 5 days and also I hope this gets both of us back on track.
Hugs,
Terry

Good morning Cali Crew and Janine,

I've been stuffing my feelings with food lately, too.  Particularly angry feelings.  Childhood memories playing in my head of "If you're a good girl, you'll get a treat" have done a real number on me in my adult life when I'm not feeling 100% about myself, as I'm sure it might be for many of you, too.  Please don't ever use food as a reward for your kids or your grandkids.  It's up to us to break the cycle for the next generation.  I try my best not to pull that number on my two little angels.

I can't thank you all enough for your support.  You guys are the best.

Priscilla

Hey Priscilla....good that you are posting and out there...some newbies feel scared to entire in a daily post. However it is the only way you get to know people.

I surely know about the angry feelings just being stuffed down....it is hard when that is the only way you have dealt with it for years and no matter if you have surgery or not....we all tend to resort to old habits. I really do not like myself when I give someone that power....so thanks for reminding me in your own way that I do not have to be that way...I am not turning my power over because I am worth more than that!

You made a great point here also...you have a lot of insight for a newbie....and that is not to reward your children or grandchildren with food....it is hard not to do since that is what our parents did....reward with love, hugs, and other positive things!!!!

Thanks Priscilla....you really are a breath of fresh air here!

Good morning Cali Board!

It is now day 6 postop eyelid and lower face surgery here.  I still look like a chipmunk that got into a bar fight and lost, lol!  But seriously, the swelling has gone down a lot and I am feeling very good, just a bit stir crazy.  Got a few bruises around the eyes and neck, but that has also improved a lot as well.

This has been the most challenging part of my WLS journey, but I am not on any pain meds (two in the last three days), and I know I'm feeling a lot better because I want to get out and do something!
So bored!

So...if anyone might want to get together for coffee or something, send me a pm.

~Naomi

Hey Missy...I guess I was out of the loop and did not know you were having surgery...I am sure you are or I cannot understand how you could be even more pretty....good luck with you continue healing and as soon as you are comfortable...WE WANT TO SEE!!!!

Hey there,

This all came about kind of suddenly.  Had a bit of a windfall and then the doctor had this opening come up on the 26th of June... so bam!  I just did it.  Then...having done it and looking like a train wreck, it's the ...um, what did i do?  Well, now the wreckage is looking more like a face and I do feel better, lol!  It's amazing how much improvement happens after a few days.

And I hope you are taking care of yourself!!  Just know I'm sending good thoughts and vibes your way, and when you are feeling better, I still want to come out and see your mural!!

Take care, my friend.

*hugs*

Naomi

Happy Thurday to all, yeah it the last day of the work week for me!
I am so looking forward to the long weekend. Not too much planned just going to enjoy friends and family. Will probably have a BBQ but that is not really the hi-light of my life anymore. I now have to think of food as survival not reward or treats.

I too would love to do the 5dpt next week. I recall Little Michele mentioned a soup you can make. Does anyone know where the recipe is for the soup?

Have a great 4th weekend everyone and stay cool and hydrated.
Lori W

Morning Janine
Just a quick type-by...office is down to just 2 of us today as the others are still out sick.  Lon and I decided to stay home this weekend as the weather is just going to be too hot to spend anytime outside carving. Had hoped the temps would drop down to the high 80's, low 90's but no such luck...gonna stay up toward 100 until Sunday.

Janine, your in my prayers and know that I'm thinking of you! I LOVE the new avatar! Rhonda, I'll pm all my info tho I'm not sure what you need...so I'll over-kill you with data LOL  Lu, keeping you and DD in my prayers; hope her appt brings quick results. Linda! your new avatar looks fabulous! Barb...have a fantastic time Saturday playing that sax! To everyone else...be safe this weekend, use only Safe and Sane fireworks and have a blast! Our country is certainly worth Celebrating!
Happy Birthday America!
Nancy aka Sunray
Do. Or not Do. There is no Try...yoda, Star Wars

Go ahead over info me, Everything I had in my phone is actually gone, my Fat pictures and everything.  But I thin****pt some on my computer that I think I will be able to save, but don't know yet.  I did email my husband a lot of pictures while I was gone so some of those are saved.  Thanks so much though.  Have Lon give you a hug from me and you give him a hug from me and we shall all be hugged today.  Rumor has it we need 5 hugs a day.  So far today I think I up to 342 or somewhere close to it!  love those hugging babies of mine!  lol.  Hope you have a great rest of your day Nancy.  If you can't be good just have on heck of a good time!

Rhonda