Monday Roll Call

Hello everyone

I am at work...what else is new.  I have a feeling the next month will be very stressful.  Next month is year end for us and my boss is already obsessing.  She is calling for more overtime...HELLO... I already work 6am to 5 or 6pm!!!  I guess I will need to stay later and work weekends too.  UGH!!!!  I know some people are dying for work let alone overtime but I am getting burnt out.  I have been working so much overtime for the past 5 years.  I have to meet with my boss at 9am today to go over our strategy.  I just feel like no matter what I do it's never enough...they want more. 

Last night I got a migraine.  It wouldn't go away.  I went to sleep and woke up at 1am with my head punding still.  I'm sure it's stress.  This morning I feel better but I'm tired because I didn't sleep well.  

This will be a long and stressful week.  
 

Good Morning,

For everyone having to drive this morning, be careful. The fog is upon us.

Crystal, Overtime is great, if you can do it, but remember, you have a life too, and they can't take it away. Are you the only one working 12 hour days or does everyone come in for that long?

I couldn't fall asleep last night either. I think around 4 I was able to get some, so I woke up later then I like.

I am off to work shortly. The good thing is I work in town today, so no driving. Then depending on the weather, I will either take a walk or walk on the treadmill.

Keep safe and warm.

Hugs,
LISA

Everyone works overtime but I work more than anyone by far.  Most people work about 5 hours, I work more  than double that.  I am grateful for the overtime I just don't like to feel pressured.  I want to know if I want go home at 5 or 6pm I can and I don't feel forced to stay until 7pm.  I also hate working weekends but it looks like that will be a must for the next week.     

Good Morning Illlinois!

Wow, it was a little soupy out there this morning.  Be careful if you're driving this morning.

Crystal, 12 hour days are tedious, I'm sure.  I think I'm lucky I don't have to work them (I wouldn't get OT anyway!)  Think about all that extra $$ you'll have for grad parties, cruises and weddings....but you also don't want to be worn out so you can't enjoy!  Hope you find a happy balance.

Boy, this weekend really zipped by for some reason.  Chloe was up and yesterday drove her all the way back to Mahomet and came back home, so that's like 3 hours on the road...needless to say Sunday REALLY zoomed by!  LOL  Add to that it rained most of the time....but all in all an uneventful trip.

I was so tired last night I went to bed at 9 pm....almost unheard of for me....but slept all night so my body must have needed it.

Everyone have a super day....Spring is on the way!  Yippee.

Georgie

Good morning Illinois,

This weekend flew by I agree.  We had parties for our youngest who turned 4 last week.  I was so good, I only had one piece of cake.  I too**** cream but ended up just picking at it. Not eating it.

Today I go see my rheumy for my RA.  Hoping to get a cortisone shot or two in my knee so it stops hurting for awhile.

Busy busy week this week.  Thursday I am going to my second preop class, can't wait!  I've been starting to feel frustrated again that this process is taking so long.  I guess good things come to those who wait. I hate waiting.

Good Morning Illinois and all the friends visiting!!!
It has been a while since I've posted.  I guess I just see so many folks on facebook, I forget to come to the board.  But here's the update.  Last Wednesday, I woke up completely dehydrated and unable to get any food or water down.  We went to the emergency room and it was determined that I had somehow twisted my band (a kind of slipage).  So they operated on Thursday and removed the band completely.  Since this was my second band, and I've been at my goal weight for almost 6 months, the doctor said that he didn't want to put a new band in.  So now it's all up to me.  Hopefully, I have learned how to eat correctly and exercise regularly.  But my recovery was quick and my incisions are healing.  I even did a massage event on Saturday and held up well.  It was weird eating for the first time without restriction, but I feel confident and hope that the rest of my life will be healthy and balanced.

Good morning, Crystal and Illinois,
Thanks for all the good wishes for our SIL, he was pretty miserable all day yesterday.  We'll see what today brings.

Wow Crystal, those are long days, I'm sure that gets so old real fast.  Glad you had a good time with Chloe, Georgie.  Don't you hate that Lisa when you can't fall asleep.  Hope your day at work goes by quickly.

I'm going to swim this morning, then I've got my pre-op class this afternoon and Pilates tonight.  Time to go mix up my first protein drink.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Lynn

Hi Lynn,

Went back and read Sunday Roll Call and read about your SIL's accident.� So sorry to see that.� HOpe he gets along ok and isn't in a lot of pain, plus that the ortho doc doesn't have to do a lot of repair work!�

Good luck on your pre op diet.� I lost 10 lbs, so was glad about that.� The first few days are the worst.� I gave up my diet coke habit (with caffeine) and of course coming off sugar can be trying.� After about the third day, things are a lot better.� Focus on the big picture and you'll make it!�!� For the "broth" side, I found that buying chicken noodle soup and straining the broth was tastier than just the plain old chicken broth.� Might want to try that if you aren't already.� SF jello and popscicles were a plus for me!� Hang in there.
Georgie

Hello Illinois,

Cheryl has most of the desk blocked so just a quick drive by.  She is talking about going to the workout room to ride a bike at lunch.  I am used to Mondays as my unwind day.  We will see.

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

Glad to hear that the treadmill is in and ready.  Long days stink, but the $$$ is good.

We had a nice weekend.  The kids and I saw "Alice in Wonderland" on Friday night and it was OK.  Saturday, my neighbor came home and we kind of had a little "Welcome Home" party for her.  It was very spontaneous, but fun.

Yesterday, I FINALLY got my kid's computer fixed.  It had a nasty virus that was smart enough to outwit almost everything I had been trying to do to fix it over the last week.  I finally did it though!!!!  I am very glad, because I was about to wipe the whole thing and start over.

Today, I am working, then home to prep for a new crock pot recipe.  I will post it after we try it.  I am thinking of getting the grill out for supper tonight if we have charcoal and it is not raining.  I LOVE grilled food!  I will grill enough meet for most of the week in one session.

That's about it for me today.

Stay safe and warm and have a splendid day!