Happy Hump Day!

Good morning all my fellow Hoosiers!

I have been up for a 'few' hours. Louie (our new dog) decided that I needed to get up at 1:30 this morning! He wouldn't quit pestering so I got up and started my usual morning routine...just abit earlier than normal. I usually get up at 4. So...I've been at work since 4!  Oh well, tomorrow, I was going to have to come in late so I'll just get a few hours extra in today to make up for it. I had got a call yesterday that they needed me to come in for some extra views of my right breast for my mammagram. I'm trying to keep positive and think that it's probably because of all the excess skin. Last year (or was it the year before...), they had to do a complete 2nd set because of loss of tissue with the weight loss. They caught that while I was still there though. I'm hoping that maybe the skin wasn't totally flat so they need another view or two. She did have problems getting the skin to flatten out on that side. If that is what it is, I'm going to ask the radiologist if they'd mind writing a letter to my insurance recommending the lift. Hey..wouldn't hurt, right? Anyway, I go in in the morning for the extra views (Community East) and will know the results before I leave there. While I'm at the hospital, I'm also going to get my annual bloodwork done. Dr. Gupta's nurse sent me the script for it so that Dr. Bergman can have up-to-date results instead of those from last September. I thought that was cool of her. Dawn...thank you for getting the stuff for me. I am going to really miss seeing you all on Saturday. I hope alot of people decide to go to the camp-out on the 10th-12th! I don't know what I'm doing yet for that pitch-in. I found some good tasting hot dogs that are only 40 calories each (8g protein) so thinking about just asking Bill to grill up some of them. I know it won't be no Splenda creation though. I haven't used the oven in the RV yet and not so sure I was to experiement with it just yet. Well..best get back busy. You all have a fantastic day!! Sherri

Hi Sherri! I hope it's something simple with the mammogram, like you were saying. I'll be thinking about you.  I tried a new breakfast today... Kashi Go Lean Creamy All-Natural. It's like an oatmeal. Has 7g of fiber, and 9g of protein. Not bad for an oatmeal. It tasted good too. Just thought I'd share. I tried the vanilla flavor.  I went horseback riding last night, at my lesson. I'm working on a canter now. It seems so much faster than a trot, and kind of takes the breath out of me.  Tonight I have to take my son, Mikey, to the eye doctor to get an exam, and order up glasses before school starts. He lost two pairs last year, so we don't have any more ins coverage for glasses. Sigh. So we're going to Wal-mart, where they're having a special on them in the optical center. 

Good morning Sherri, and everyone else, too! What a great idea about asking them for the reccomendation for the boob lift.  I'm waiting until Chris and I are done punching out babies to go for any of my plastics, so it will be a few years at least, but when i do, I'm going to keep that right in mind.  I already have extra skin there.  Of course at this point, it's not a question of where I have extra skin, but where DON'T I have extra skin.   I used to think I'd be happy just having the panni done.  And if that's all I ever got done, I WOULD be happier.  But now I can see my thighs, boobs, arms... I'd like all of it fixed.  Heck, It was hard work losing all this weight, and I want to look GOOD.  But my biggest concern is the panni.  It makes me so angry to think of what size I'd be wearing if that big blob wasn't there, let alone what the scale would say. I  am really starting to have a lot of back pain that I didn't have before, and I'm wondering if it's not from the extra weight of the boobs/ panni just hanging there.  I'd thought about possibly having the panni done before we shut off the baby factory, but I definately won't do my breasts before then.  Today I am hoping to get through all the laundry.  and pack what we don't need in the next couple of weeks, and bag up what isn't going for the exchange.  I've been putting laundry off though, because it's been so darned hot, and it makes the bedroom upstairs SWELTERING when I run the drier, and then it takes HOURS to cool down.  And then tomorrow I'll be making a big ol pile to plop out on the lawn on Saturday.  Chris is going to run the yard sale while I go to the exchange.  A couple people have sent me messages asking if Gwyn will be with me, and YES!  She will be!  Will just making picking up clothes a little more difficult, but hey, she's so worth it! Everyone have a great day!

Good morning all.  Life with dogs is so wonderful. Try not to worry about the test girlfriend, I'm sure it's just a bad reading because of the pancakes and the technitian.  When I had mine in the spring they had to completely re-set up the machine when they found out I'd lost so much weight and then after the technician looked at them she said I "think" they look okay but if not we'll call you back for new ones.  Keep the faith and you know we are all here with you. We are going to miss you Saturday and tomorrow night.  Maybe next time.

We found some new "dogs" last weekend too.  They are Johnsonville Turkey Sausage links and Turkey Chedder links.  They are really good.  They are 120 calories but they are larger (6 to a pound) than a normal hot dog and they are sausage.  They are a nice change occassionaly from a hot dog. I haven't decided what to make yet either.  I just can't decide.  It has to be a cold or crock pot dish.  I need to find something for Saturday first and then I can worry about next weekend. Have fun this weekend and we'll see you on the 10th if not before.

Day 3 of my new job and i'm still loving it. I've been at a stand still weight wise but i did lose 12 lbs in 6 days a week ago... and I was sick all last week so i'm not going to get frustrated i'm just going to think it's my body getting over my cold and catching up. I went swimming last night when i got home and went for a walk. My husband works til 11pm and i go in at 8 am and get off at 5 pm so we don't see each other during the week. It sucks cause i don't get to see him but it's nice cause i also don't have to worry about him and i can do what i want without a care in the world.

Well i hope everyone has a good day... that good ness it's wednesday and everyone stay cool it's going to be a hot one for a while it looks like...

Good Morning Sherri, Keep thinking positive about the mammagram and retesting.  It is probably like Brenda said, just the weight loss causing the problem. 

Sorry you and Bill won't be able to make in on Thursday for dinner.  Hope everyone has a great time at the camp out. Julie

Mornin' my Indiana Posse! Sherri...keep positive!  Would be nice to meet y'all at the clothing exchange,but suppose to stay off my knee for another week  Dang its been almost 2 months already for this torn ligament to heal...oh well I get a knee brace maybe today at therapy and can throw away these crutches...I am sooooooooo CLUMSY! I will definately make the next one! I can't wait to meet everyone in person...Y'all are so friendly and seem like a ball of fun! Hope y'all have a great day and keep on smilin'!

Hi Everyone,  Sherri, I'm keeping you in my prayers & know that it will be all ok!!  The letter is a great idea- I hope they follow thru! My mamm. is Fri. & I'm gonna remind her of my wt. loss also. I just think my tissue has shrunk/flattened out so much that they are pulling my back out to get it- OUCHY!!!!!  Call me girl ok! I can't believe Louie is getting you up so early- you gotta start waking Bill up to take care of him so you can rest- I know easier said than done,right~hee-hee!! You need your rest woman,I truly don't know how you do it all!  Still don't know what I'm doing for the campout food-wise. I have found some clothes to pile into the camper to share with the folks up there.  Misty & Amanda- hope today is a good one for you- keep sipping, walking,and you'll do great! The best is yet to come for you! Welcome to being LOSERS! Jen, It won't be long for your turn- hang in there & keep that positive outlook! Not much going today for me until 5, so I'm going to hang out and try to get somethings caught up around here that I've neglected while mulching -doing yard work. The house just doesn't self-clean-darn! I am counting down the days until I get these stitches & knots out- I am so ready!! I've been dealing with this for 2 months-enough already- I'm getting anxious I guess. Annette, where is your PS. at? We are doing surgery the same day! Mine is at St. V's Carmel @ 2pm. Just wondered if you'd be there also. Brenda & Floyd- Dana & I are going to come down for the Dinner get-together Thurs. to see you & Julie-- anyone else going to come? Come one & all- lets share alittle time together !! It would be a great chance to visit since I won't be at the Clothing Exchange- hope to see you there!  Have a great day!! (((hugs))) Ellen

Ellen, I will be having my PS Tuesday at Carmel Ambulatory Surgical Center, across the street from St V's.  I think it is the same place where Marianne had her surgery.  I'm not staying overnight.  Just long enough for the surgery (6 hours) and recovery (probably 2 hours).  Surgery is at 7 am. Hope everything goes well for you.  You will be in my prayers.

are you comign to the clothing exchange before your surgery? Let me know if you need anything as i'm not that far away from you