Wednesday Roll Call

Good Morning Illinois...... It is a cold one today!   I am sitting here at work babysitting papers so they don't walk away before the right person picks them up! What a difficult job. Ronna did you start your new job yet?  I was thinking it was this past Monday for your first day?   Kim, still praying for your dad.....and your family, how is your mom? Everyone have a good day....

Good morning Pam my dear and the rest of IL. Any of those papers yet  I know they will not because you are on the job. Not much going on with this girl other than my office gets a new PC today so we can burn DVDs from the squad arrests. I have a meeting this afternoon near Naperville and hopefully that will not last much past 3 so I can get back on I-88 before the traffic gets bad. There still is construction on that sucker and it is a mess at times. Chris

Hi toall,  Lucy, it is so good to see you back on the boards.Please don'e scare us again by not posting. You know you are blessed by everyone here. I agree with the rest of you, I am tired of winter. If my brain isn't totally froze.....I think there is 64 days left til the official start of spring. I am also at work, waiting to leave. Its been a long week and today is only hump day. One more day, then I am off until Tuesday.  Thank you for Dr Martin Luther King Day! Hugs

Good morning Illinois!

I had my third fill yesterday and have lost 58 lbs! I hope this one is the sweet spot! I do enjoy going to Madison, though. It's such a cool city!

I leave for the Caribbean soon and am looking forward to getting out of this cold! Of course I wanted to lose more weight before the trip but my hopes were unrealistic. Like a friend said to me "can we lost 100 lbs by next week?" How many times have we all hoped for that! Now I have a tool that will make that happen by next year anyway! I'm so grateful for the band!

I hope everyone is having a good week. Stay warm! 

Connie 

Good morning Illinois. I want to thank each and every one of you for thinking about me and voicing your concerns. I've been battling with my inner self these past few weeks. I went to see a nurse practitioner who specializes in nutrition and disease on Monday and I feel like I am on the right path. I am journaling my food intake as well as tracking it on sparkpeople.com This is something I haven't done during my WLS journey. I am looking at losing 2 pounds a week to be on the safe side. So I am journaling and tracking my calories, proteins, carbs, fats, etc. along with my activity. I think this is something I was lacking before. She also put me on an appetite suppressant, so we'll see how it goes. If all goes according to plan, I will reach my final goal early September. I feel that I've taken some positive steps now toward a healthier lifestyle. Thanks for the messages and calls.  I was just too upset to talk with anyone. Kim, I am so sorry about your dad. I went through a similar situation with mine. I lost my dad 8 years ago - he died in the hospital on a vent. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and productive day! Hugs, Lucy

Dear Lucy: [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] to you! I am SOOOO glad to see your post!!! I discovered SparkPeople.com 2 weeks ago and have been using it every day.  I really like how they stress a "healthy lifestyle", NOT a diet.  That is how I want to look at life.  I have spent WAY too much time dieting and did not have surgery to continue.  I am hoping that by tracking everything, I will find a solution to this stall I've been on since August. I hope that you are now on the right track and will be checking in with us as you know how much we love you and miss you! Have a wonderful, lovely, splendid day!

Dawn, thanks for your message and many hugs. I really needed that. I do feel like I have a plan. I need to be able to live life with a doable plan and learn how to maintain. Once I get to my final goal of 155, I will be learning how to do that. The meeting with the nurse practitioner really helped and made me feel a lot better.

I will be here often!

Hugs and Love,

Lucy

Thank God you have posted Miss Lucy!   I have missed you!  I totally understand taking a break and getting yourself together!  BUT:  You don't have to be together when you come here!  I am so glad you feel good about what you are doing now!  Glad you came out to play with us again! Hugs                       

Hi Miss Pam. Thank you for your message. I'm back out again to stay! Lucy   

Good Morning Illinois and Pam! Yes it is COLD brrrr... I am getting ready to go to my water aerobics class... Yeaa! Not much planned for today just church this evening... ((((LUCY)))) I was so glad to see your post! Been thinking about ya and praying for ya! Kim, Keeping you covered in prayer! Michelle, I hope you are having a good day =) Marilyn, How did your walk go at Stratford Mall? Hope you are doing well! Chris, good luck with your new PC @ work and drive safe! Wendi, How are you doing? Thinkin of ya too! Barry, Did you buy new underwear yet? hehe Connie, Congrats on your weight loss! I hope you have a great time on your trip! Lisa, Thanks for the encouragement yesterday! I hope everyone has a Blessed day!!! Jenn