Sat. roll call

Hey guys.... Sorry I have not been around alot lately!  First I must say that I have been really really busy for the past two weeks!  I got the kids back that I babysitt for  and am loving every minute of it, except it is very different having a newborn around!  I am so tired by the end of the day.  Between Maddies activities and the other 3 kids I am pooped!  The other issue I am having is that I am so depressed lately!  The progress of this WLS stuff is getting to frusterating!  I also am having some problems w/ the husband!  Way to complicated to get into!   On another note...today Maddie and I and going down town Chicago for the Festival of Lights!  Corbin bleu will be performing on stage around 4:00pm.  If anyone dosn't know who he is, he is one of the main guys on high school musical.  Then the parade and fireworks are at night!  I really need some tiem to chill!  I have really been thinking about taking Maddie to the Dells one weekend to just leave this place and soak up some good quality time w/ my DD!  I hope everyone is doing good and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Party!  Love ya...........Kim

Kim, I know how depressed you have been feeling.I am so glad that you decided to come in and tell us about what has been going on with you.  Try, for Maddie's sake, to get out of it.  This should be a great day to head for the Loop. I wish I could talk my DH into driving up, but I know he won't.  Lisa

Kim, I have been missing you... Hope you and Maddie have a great time Down town it is suppose to be great. I would love to take my kids. But I think I am not healed enough yet.. I am so sorry you are depressed. I know things will turn around for you. You are in a tough place right now and I am so sorry if there is anything I can do please let me know....

Hey Sweet Cheaks! I've been a little bit on the "mia" side myself.  Work has been really busy and I too am feeling the depression setting in.  For me it's mostly the winter blahs..  I need sun!!!!!  I just found out I'm having surgery on my rt foot on the 30th of November so I will not be attending Lucy's party  More concerns for depression because I'm worried of not being able to exercise, work my part time job and don't know how long I'll be out w/ my regular job. Calvin got a call this week from our surgeon stating that he would only perform the lap band and not the gastric bypass on him because of his liver problems.  So I'm feeling really bad about that too because I know how bad he wanted gastric bypass.  I'll probably get flamed for saying this but I'm not a big fan of lap band.  So he is not sure what he wants to do at this point. Sorry to hear your having troubles w/ dh.  If you need to talk, give me a call.  I'll pm you my phone numbers. ((HUGS)) Christina

No flaming Christina, you have a right to your own opinions. My reason for Lapband was it was less evastive and less healing time. But that was my reason.  What kind of surgery on your foot are you having? It is to bad that you will miss Lucy's party. Lisa

Hi Lisa - To be honest, I'm not sure what to expect or have no idea what kind of pain I'll be in.  I have bunions on both feet that have to be removed but they will only do one foot at a time.  I will not be attending the big party of the year.  Just seriously dought I'll be up to it.  I'm having the surgery on Friday and the party is Saturday. It's really strange because I never once was nervous about any other surgeries I've had but messing with my feet scares me to death.   I really need to educate myself more on the lapband because my husband and sister both may be going that route.  Have you found any good books or websites? Thanks, Christina

I am sooooo glad to see you post on the board Kim!   I have missed you.........We need to chat on the phone!    Give me a call when you are able!    I hate that you are going thru all this ****!   You do not desearve it!   Have fun with Maddie   that will help! I have been missing you Christina!   I am sooo disapointed that you are unable to come on the 1st!  I checked into lapband and I will say that our wonderful surgeon has a knack for giving the right kind of fills!   look at his patients!   their weight loss has spoken for itself!  Isn't there a good book out there wls for dummies?    Big old hugs for you and Kim! Pam

Hi Pam..  I just really don't think I'm going to feel up to going.  We will see.  The surgeon had a cancelation and I really want to get started before I lose all my sick time at the end of the year.  I want to save my sick time next year for hopefully new boobs and other stuff.  I have the wls for dummies book.  I guess this dummy needs to pull it back out and check out lap band for Calvin. When are you going back to work?  I saw Dr. R released you on another post. ((HUGS)) Christina

I though I would pop in and say Hi! Not alot been going on. I have just been very busy with work and all. Sitting up at Augustana College with 14 students, right now which is 128 miles from home!  Its my Birthday and since the DH isn't home I decided to work. My kids took me out to dinner last night. My mom and brother went too. Its the first time we have gotten mom out since Dad passed away. I think it did us all some good. I hope Christine and Dave are having fun.  Christina the only downfall with lapband it that its all slower on the weigh loss. I had hoped to lose it faster but I am ok with it. You just get to wear your fat clothes a little longer.  But when the fills are just right the weight loss is steady. I have not lost since Sept. due to all the stress, but this week I have lost about 5 pounds.  I am sorry though that Calvin can  not get the RNY  he wanted.   Well I have to take a potty run and its about 1 mile away from where the buses have to park. So time for some exercise!

Happy Birthday Karen!   Hugs  Pam