Good Tuesday Morning Cali

Good Morning Everyone and I guess this will probably be the last big shout out before the year is done!

This year brought a lot of fun and laughs on the boards along with a lot of hurdles and saddness unfortunately, but somehow we all weathered everything that was thrown our way. The resilance of the human spirit along with some good praying I would say!

Friends and commraderie have kept us all a float for sure. I/we could not have done without each and everyone of you. We are a community of people who understand each other, know each others pain, know our wow moments, our struggles, and we just say nobody understands me....we understand and are here to support each other. We make an unique community that is for sure.

Yesterday I spent several hours with Luana and Rhonda and I was acutely aware of these people who were sitting next to us at this soup place. They had moved their table and I could tell when their own conversation stopped and they were grossly interested in what we were talking about...that was how we ate...how our meds affected us and so forth. I think we should have acted out...never thought of it at the time, but it crossed my mind now. People are curious about us...not just us yesterday....but we are a curiousity for sure. Our numbers grow bigger with each day when someone walks into the operating room to become a LOSER...don't you just LOVE that word? Surprise (not really she says sarcastically),I heard on the news yesterday morning while getting dressed is that gastric bypass is seriously being looked into for teenagers who are morbidly obese with type II diabetes. Hello when are they going to get it? We get it...why can't the insurance companies get it *****peatedly deny people for a life saving procedure which would evenuate in less cost to them in the long run. I know, I know I am preaching to the choir!

So on that note:

Luana...you are a good person. I know you have been through hell in recent weeks and was good to see you out having fun yesterday. You deserved it. Good things will come your way in your life because of the kind soul you are.

Steve....wow what a year for you and your family. I know it has been a rough one but you know that 2009 will bring you a brighter year. You are a wl superstar for sure.

Rhonda....you hillarious person,good mother, wife and friend not to mention SP....and boy let me tell you everyone....she loves vamping it for the camera...not to mention she looks great in hats. I for sure will post pics today once I get my camera back!

Liz you never cease to amaze me....you just keep going and going and now you will be able to add another title to yourself...mother in law! How cool is that? Trust me it is easier on the pocket book and for sure less stress on you at the wedding!

Sheryl it was good to this you this year...I know...this year eh? How awful is that? I hope 2009 brings you much happiness and continued success.

Donna...OMG another year and another baby...I am so happy for all of you!

JudyAnne....you have been hiding out this year...that is okay....just know that I am thinking of you and our paths will cross again for sure!

Nadine....I hope 2009 brings you much happiness also.

DianeC....The GREAT Diane....OMG what a year eh? Surgeries upon surgeries....you are going to be the bionic woman before you are all done. I surely hope that the only thing that gets cut on you this coming year is the things you want cut!

LisaB you are missed also little one. I surely hope that all of us can get together soon. It really has been a long time....I think since your birthday!

Terri M.....I bet I will not even recognize you the next time I see you!!!

Janel B...you are the woohoo girl of the year! You got it all done and look fabulous....I am so happy for you and one of these days girl for sure!

Nikki your year was filled with some ups and downs...took a while to find a job, but you found one you like...well at least I think you do. You got yourself and new body and in June you will only improve upon what you having going on now. Hope the doctor gave you some good news yesterday.

Jan I see you made it home. I wish our paths could have crossed over the holiday, but poop happens if you know what I mean. I am glad you were able to catch up with some other OH'ers!

Sue aka Taz....you had yourself a rough year too, but managed to get skinnier and healthy. That beautiful little girl of yours has to provide major motiviation. I am hoping that your hubby gets some relief this year with his back too!

Chris S....woman who never slows down....2009 is going to change I am sure of that for you. One day you will get your house back to yourself and some much deserved serenity!

Jenn H....wow woman you plugged along and got your surgery...you never gave up. Keep that same kind of determination up and not only will drop your weight, but that kind of determination opens many doors to you!

Monica P....wow you have had a year with all your 1/2 marathons eh? You have done fantastic. I heard you were trying on all those clothes at the last LB coffee and realizing you use to be those sizes. Great feeling eh?

Speaking of size....Jean the MAC queen...OMG a size 12....can you imagine how you are going to be after plastics? You are going to be a model girl...and I do not care what age you are...you are beautiful inside and out for sure! Of course you have made the MAC profit grow by leaps and bounds!

Toni T and Lynda...wow this year launch a much successful podcast of Get Your Freak ON Bariatric something! (I know me bad with some of my memory). How cool was it to see the two of you be so successful not only with your show, but in your lives. Amazing....glad to have known both of you way back when!

Monica W...what a year for you....Jordyn will always be the bright spot in 2008 for you....and unfortunately you had a health set back but came back fighting strong! There will be so many firsts for you and Jordyn this next year and years to come!

UserLisa....I surely hope that 2009 brings you a bright, lighter year ahead of you. Much to look forward to!

Maureen....you surely have had a world wind year in and out of the hospital,but nothing keeps you down....in fact I think you make us all tired with all you do!!!! Step monster....gawd you made me laugh for sure!

Lola Lola....wow what a year for you too! OMG not only did you get your license to practice...you had wls, you have a very handsome little man, you are training for a marathon...OMG and perhaps this year you will be moving to another slice of God's country. I will always be happy to have met you and I hope to be a part of your life for a long time!

Leann...I surely hope that this year brings you much happiness and it is good to see you on the boards regularly again!

HOT Naomi....OMG I love your attitude about life....really that is the only way to take it sometimes.I do wish you much success in taking care of yourself this year...who would want to give up that hot bod of yours!!!!

Heather Hudson...where are you? Come out, come out wherever you are!!! We all want to know how you are doing! I still cannot believe you came out 9 days after plastics....you're amazing! I hope you and your family had and are having a good holiday!

Gus you and Anna have been such an inspiration to many. I am just still blown away when I see you guys.....great couple the two of you are!

Speaking of couples...those Bolivers! Scott for sure you have inspired so many people here on the boards not only just to run, but to believe in themselves in general. Happy New Years to you, Dolly and your family.

Lynnie and Michele....a big Happy New Years to both of you two...I surely hope our paths cross again in the near future!

Katt.....you have done an amazing job this year rockin your tool in spite of having a broken ankel and all that.  I don't know if I could have smiled as much as you did. Also I do not think you saw the post of me thanking your for the Hello Kitty ornament...it is awesome!

ShellsBells what a year for you for sure...wls, moving and getting married. I am glad you two were able to get married under the deadline. I hope in the future the government will stay the hell out of where they do not belong.

Ms. Shells....the bubbly Ms Shells...I surely hope that you have a wonderful year ahead of you and that all your dreams come true!

Kim aka puddin....running and plastics girl with a whole lot of knitting I predict for you!!! You go get it girl!

Lauren C....I think about you all the time and know that you must lurk here and there. I surely hope that things in your family are going okay.

Barb soon you are going to be a LOSER...are you just so excited you are out there blowing your SAX? I surely would be!!! I predict 2009 is going to be a very skinny year for you!

Jennifer J...yes 2009 will most definitely be a monumental year for you without a doubt. It is life changing in so many ways and I wish you so much success!

Stacie O if you are lurking around out there...Happy New Years to you!

Same to you also Darrol Houser....2009 in going to be a fine year!

Jenn aka NavyWife....I sure hope you get better soon....don't worry you will not get your surgery date cancelled...think positive for sure!

Darlene...here's to a great year for you!!!! I hope that 2009 brings you much happiness for sure!

HorseLady aka Terri....I hope that you have a great 2009 also...and a much thinner one for sure!

Catt Msssssssssssssss Berkeley you go girl this year with your triathlon training...I am highly impressed!!!

Kristin....and Kevin...to a great year you too!!!

Oh and lets not forget all you Secret Pals, and Mystery Box people....OMG it was fun and a blast and maybe even one day I will see those mystery boxes again!!! You guys were the best at keeping it going in spite of well....you know!! I/we appreciated all your efforts this year!

Well gang I know I am going to feel like a schmuck for leaving some of you out, but honestly and I will say this over and over again...it is does not mean that I do not care. I DO! I just can't always remember everyone!

Remember tomorrow is the last Whacky Weigh In Wednesday and the numbers are going to be astronomical. Do not forget to post your wl for the week as on Thursday the Steve Man is going to post the grand total! I am excited to see!!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!

PEACE OUT!!!!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Morning Janine and all the Cali crew.

Although I do not post much anymore I do read the boards every morning before work.

I think it is great how the OH family has grown and keeps on growing.  The camaraderie (sp?) and support is absolutely amazing.  Gosh, I remember when there were about 25 of us on here and look at us now!

I have had my ups and downs like so many others but I know that you all are here when I need support and love.  I have made some friends for life, of that I am sure.I am going to make a conscious effort to get out to more gatherings this coming year whether I am having a good or bad "spell".

Well I am off to Vegas in about an hour and will spend my traditional New Year’s Eve with my dear friend Nancy.

I wish everyone a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year.

XOXOXOXO

Sheryl

Hello my friend.  I hope you and Nancy have a blast.  I know you will.  Say hi for me.  I wish you an awesome new year and look forward to seeing you soon. 

Monica

Good Morning Janine and Cali Crew,

I am always amazed when I open this up and you are just so on top of things.. You truly are AWESOME..  Thanks for always taking the time to make everyone feel special/important..

As you can see, I can NOT sleep.. Been up and down all night.. Mostly up, but I am relaxing, and that is nice.. My DH does have to work today, (bummer) but I think the kids and I will just take it easy..

I hope you all are having a great day.. Wow tomorrow is New Years Eve already..  This year just came and went.. Amazing how it just flew on by.. 

I guess my New Year's Resolution will be to ROCK MY NEW  TOOL!!!  (well once I get it.. LOL)

Have a great Tuesday everyone..  any big plans for New Years Eve???

Hugs,
Jenn

Somehow I had this feeling we were writing at the same time! lol 
I'm off to bed now, but Good Morning sweetie!!!! Have a great day, hope you are enjoying your time off! GO BACK TO BED!!! lol

bigg huggs, Becky

Good Morning Janine & Everyone,
You so rock with the shout outs. I know they make us all feel very good, as does your constant support!! The friendship, love, support I get here is amazing. I know I would be lost without it sometimes.
As for yesterday, I will be going through surgery again in May once my probation is over. He has to do a revision on my extended panni and breast surgery. Basically I will end up being in a abdominal binder for atleast a year. What a fun thought, lol. Atleast it is covered by insurance.
New Years resolutions, I gave up on them years ago, they never seemed to stick. I do a things I want/need to do and hope I can do those things. 2008 hasnt been the best year for me. There has been good and bad, but looking back it seems more bad happened. I am hoping next year will be much better!!
Oh well off to get ready for work. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Be good to yourselves and those around you!!!!

Good Morning Janine and Cali friends!

Oh Janine - you brought tears to my eyes!!!  I was in the shower this morning just "letting myself have it!" Scolding myself that is.....   I feel like a failure already!  I have let myself down and you down and feel like I am a failure.

I binged yesterday......pretty bad.  I have gained like 3 pounds over this Christmas holiday.  Too many goodies.  Why am I sabatoging myself???  Like you said I worked hard for this surgery and now that I have it what have I done?  30 pounds???  I need help with this..........  Why???  Why???  Why???

I know I am scared about my breast surgery and always worried about the grandkids but I need to find a different way of dealing with this because eating is not helping anyone!  Why can't I be addicted to exercise or water or something else???  lol

So there we have it!!!  It's out!  Out of the bag!!!

I need to do better!!!!

Have a great, great day everyone! 

Jen

Stop!!! You are doing nothing wrong. I am sure lots of US, myself included, gained a few pounds over the holilday. In fact, I gained 6 POUNDS since this all started with DD. I did not get on my self. I knew what  I was doing wrong. I was eating junk food out of machines and didn't take my own food. Not a problem.

The good news is the pouch is still here, You just have to work it, as you work on yourself. You will learn new ways to deal with life. STOP getting your self down. Take a deep breath and start a new day.

As for being a slow loser, big deal, it will came off. Just ask Dianne. She was a very slow loser, but look at her now. WOW!!! It will happen for you Jen, I promise, just keep up with what YOUR doctor wants you to do. It will happen.

I open you have a good day. And dont get on yourself to much. It happens. Today is a new days, treat it as one.

Luana

thanks Lu,

You're right tomorrow is a brand new day.  I was just feeling very guilty and crappy from eating all the junk!  I sunk into my old bad habits....

I came home from work today and threw out all the crap!  And tomorrow my new day starts!

Thanks again, Jen

 

Stop that! Stop being so hard on yourself!

All this surgery did for us was change the anatomy of our digestion...it did nothing for our heads or hearts and it certainly did not make us into super humans able to handle stress any better than we ever did! So what, its 3 pounds, its not 300! You know what you are doing "wrong", you know what "right" is, and when you are mentally ready, you will get back on your own track.

Now, as for how to deal with it better...you have already done half the work, you realized that you were eating mindlessly! Now you just have to decide what you are going to do instead? Carry a bottle of water and take a swig every time you are tempted to put something in your mouth? Pop a mint instead of some junk food? Text message someone here and say "hey, just giving myself a mental check to NOT eat that cookie"?

You will find your key, just remember to be kind to yourself first! The holidays are hectic and stressful anyway and you have the added stress of health "issues" so take good care of yourself, mentally and physically!!!


Shells