Sunday morning...

Sorry guys & gals. No Sherri's Sunday Summary today. This week has been a really rough week on my physically so I know you all understand..and I thank you for that. It may be another week before I am able to get back into the swing of it. I pretty much do all I can on the pc in-between two potty trips. Once I have to get up to go potty though, the strain of getting up & down puts me in my recliner for pretty much the rest of the day. Has anyone else noticed that our paragraphs went away yesterday? Boy, does that make it hard to read posts..especially posts from long posters (like me ). I hope this is something the OH team can get corrected soon. Anyway, that is why I'll be adding a little color to my posts until they do. I think the eye..and the brain...needs subjects to be broken apart. It's kinda like listening to someone talk in a monotone voice... Well..I have 2 incisions. One is ~12-14" long (vetical, starting at the end of the breastbone) and the other is ~3-4" (horizontal, along the TT line). I didn't end up showing Bill them but he did continue to be very supportive yesterday. I really do think he is regretting saying anything to his mother (or anyone else) about him being worried I'd get hooked on pain meds. Really, the man should darn well know better! This is ONLY the 16th surgery I've had since we've been together (and that is NOT including the 15 endo's!) and I hadn't gotten hooked on anything yet! Dinner went ok...except with me sleeping through meds time yesterday morning, it put them due again at 6 pm. Dinner started at 5. With the act of getting in & out of their car and walking into Red Lobster, I was sitting there watching my watch. My bil asked me what I was on for pain and I said 'just Vicodin'. He was like 'JUST Vicodin?' I explained to him the Vicodin may be fine for many things but with this, it just really wasn't cutting it. He made a little comment about how I should be careful taking it. Me sitting there watching the clock WAS  being careful! Grrr. After I could take it, he and my mil kept asking me every 5 minutes if it had 'kicked in' yet..what? Did they think I was going to start dancing on the tables? Anyway, I made it through dinner ok and really did try to keep the conversation off of 'me'. I really didn't feel like talking. I didn't feel like eating either..and that's not a good thing when you are THERE! LOL! But I did get to enjoy my rice pilaf & stuffed flounder when we got home (I had gotten the sirloin steak too which I'll try to enjoy for lunch today). Bill reached under the table and held my hand. I thought that was so sweet. My sil brought me a get-well gift of wooden coasters that you put pictures in. It's pretty but I think I'd shoot anyone putting a sweaty glass on one of them..lol. Jean (my mil) made it clear that she didn't want all the employees to come over & sing so just our waiter brought 1 candle, knelt by her chair, lit the candle, and sung Happy Birthday to her. I thought it was very sweet of him to do that for her. We have no big plans for today. Tiffany is going to pick up my Vicodin refill this morning. When I called her, she said 'already?'. So I explained to her that 2 tablets every 4 hours is 12 tablets a day and 1 fill was 30 tablets...so 2.5 days. She started apologizing...she didn't want me to think she thought I'd get hooked on them too...lol. I understand her surprise though. I have never had a post-op time to where I wasn't weaning myself off of them by the time of the 1st fill was gone. I'm just not able to do that this time around. Anyway, Bill mentioned last night of ordering chinese for dinner tonight. I know Tiff would be willing to cook, but maybe I'll have her set out some steaks for Tuesday night. I have my 1 week follow-ups tomorrow so we can pick up something while we're out probably. After we do get home tomorrow, I can talk her through setting the steaks up to marinade. I think she's getting a kick out of this because she's picking up some healthy cooking tips from me...not to mention trying out new stuff. She learned that she liked sauteed zuchinnin/yellow squash/onions with garlic & olive oil. She also liked the rice-a-roni cheesy rice (make it with EVOO instead of butter, and skim milk to thin it out abit if needed). It tastes alot like mac & cheese but healthier for you than pasta. When she cooked Friday night, I sat at the dining room table most of the time so I could keep her company...but that chair was comfortable & alot easier getting in & out of than my recliner is. Her dh was there though and he wouldn't shut up, go in the livingroom, and let me & Tiff talk. He seemed to think I was in there for him instead. He's a mumbler..and I hate having to strain to hear/understand every word that comes out of his mouth. Okay..I wrote a book...again. I'm sorry. Guess I'm just chatty with my fingers today. LOL! I hope you all have a terrific day today!! Huggs! Sherri PS...Did you set your clocks up an hour? Happy DST!

Good Sunday morning........uggh. Talk about a long weekend.  I got snowed in on Friday night at the casino, and had to work over 11 hours yesterday.  I am so tired. And then of course today is daylight savings time, so there went another hour of sleep that I really could have used, but oh well. I have to work again today, on my normal day off, so have a great day!

Happy Sunday to all. I should be at church now, but we forgot to set our clocks forward, so I'm just lucky I got up in time to get ready for work in time. Actually I didn't, my mom called, LOL.  How are you all doing? I hope well. We found out yesterday that everything is set with the hospital for Mikey. We will take him down there on Tuesday this week. Couldn't go today, because I guess there's a ton of snow from yesterday, and they don't want non-emergency vehicles on the roads. Tuesday will be a better day anyway. We can meet the teachers and regular weekday staff.  I'm still nervous about it. I hope it helps him. We haven't told him yet. Haven't figured out how to. I know we have to, just don't know what to say. I'm afraid if we told him before hand he would just refuse to get in the car, or worse, would run off. I don't know. I work at Sears today. I'm going to try to get to go early, to spend some extra time with the whole family. You know? They are pretty accommodating, so I hope that's not a problem.  Other than that, not too much is going on with me. I'm still stuck around 160 pounds,... the stress is not helping that. Maybe I'll get a walk in today. That would be good.

I set my clock before I went to bed but my hip started hurting and I didn't sleep well so I slept past time to go... my bad but I have had a miserable week... need time to resort my thoughts. I finally resigned my state job.. Supervision has really never bothered me much until this last year. they are so HATEFUL.. the stupid broad over my section would cross her arms and scruntch up her face and place orders she never sang a praise to anyone. I can take hard work.. I can't take hatefulness. Have a great day folks.. Linda Kay

I think supervisors must be getting crap from above. What's the saying, "**** rolls downhill'? My sup has been in a poor mood lately. He has made people in our office cry  !!! I just try to tell myself it's not personal, and go on, because I do like my job for the most part, but sometimes the state makes it hard to do our jobs.

Good morning folks, not much to say this morning except I hope everyone has a good Sunday. I'm not making it to church this morning, I'm coming down with something respiratory again and I just cannot dig the car out and sooo I'm going to stay home and rest. Well thats all for now. :) Have a good one.

Good Sunday Morning, Sherri, glad to hear you tolerated the dinner last night.  I don't think I would have been as adventuresome.  Good for you!  We missed church this morning due to my 13 yr old still being ill.  He has had a viral syndrome all week, most likely influenza.  His temp finally broke and he is feeling some better but sleep is an issue for him due to his cough even with the codeine cough syrup.  He missed school last week so I am hoping he can make it tomorrow.  Guess we will have to see how today and tonight go.  I have been stuck scale wise for several weeks, actually since the first of the year.  I have been extremely busy at work - working 50+ hours a week now for awhile and I know that has affected by eating and time for exercise.  I decided to go back to the very basics.  I mainly did protein drinks yesterday with a yogurt and then some tuna.  This scale was very kind to me this morning.  I think I will try to stay on this for another few days and see if I can't get things going again.  I am to close to meeting my goal to not make it!!  I need to lose another 11# to make it to Dr. Jone's goal and 21# to make my personal goal.  I hope I can at least loose the 11# before May 11, my one year anniversary.  I am also going to be more consistent with exercise.  I really want to be at goal and a consistent size before I buy any summer clothes as well.  There is a new product out called Whey Up that I would recommend.  I found it on Bariatric Eating.  It is a protein drink with 20 grams of protein for 16 oz.  I have tried the Berry flavor and it was VERY good.  Reminds me of Crystal Light in flavor.  Kind of a tangy tart taste.  It will be very refreshing for this summer.  It also comes in a citrus flavor but I haven't tried that one yet.  It is a ready to drink type of protein.  It is also an energy drink in that it does have some caffeine so those of you with ulcers may need to check with your doc first.  Hope you all have a wonderful, restful day.  Peg

Good Morning Alll, I have been feeling a little tired the last few days. I know I have got my protein & water in but not much exercising but walking in house with my weights. My hip bone still hurts, I guess it misses all that padding LOL.  . I plan on cleaning out my files from last year, and start new ones for "08" guess better late than never. I might go see Phil, not sure he does a PT on Sunday"s. Sending Healthy Wishes to all. Love Ya. Hugs & Blessings, Gail  

Happy Sunday to all, my what colorfull boards we have! Peter and I didn't go to church today, but not because of the time change. He is still a little concerned about close contact with people, and with every one wanting to shake hands, he decided it was best to stay home. Plus, sometimes people go to church when they are 'sick' to get some 'healing' and he just didn't wnat to take that chance. I miss going, but don't like to go with out him. Once we get back from dr on tuesday, we'll see what they say about church and going out in public. We did go out to Hacienda yesterday with the kids. Peter wears his 'duck bill' mas****il we sit at the table, and he sits by the wall to have as little contact with the staff as possible. Doc said eating out was O****ill he goes in for his transplant, then it's 18 months of no eating out or take out foods (guess I better learn to cook all over again).  You should see the people that stare when he's wearing his mask, mom's tell there kids to get closer to them in a panic, it's almost comical in a wierd way. When we were at IU Med everyone and thier grandmother were wearing masks of some sort, in Hospital, restaurants, and hotels, you just don't see that around here. Tomorrow we head to Indy for his bone marrow biopsy (ouch) and spend the night there for Tuesday he is having all his pre-transplant tests and classes. So we will have our brains on information over-load once again, and I will be the one to try and retain it all (HA! I'm the one with the worst memory, this should be fun). Of course, they will give us all sorts of hand-outs for our leisurely reading, so we will survive.Weight...UGHHHHHHHHH! I'm back up to 205 with all this emotional mess, and all the sitting around. I really need to get to do some exercise soon or I will go NUTS! I can't afford to go to Curves right now, medical bills are up the wazoo right now, it's too cold to walk outside (not to mention way too muddy at my place). If I were to go and walk the malls, I would shop instead because if I don't eat as a crutch, I shop. I'm hoping that once the campground opens I will be able to work off some of this mess with all the running around the campground. When we're back at Indy, I will be able to use the 'gym' in the hotel, I just need to get offf my duff and do it.  Well, It's sure nice to have a moment to write on the boards!! Good to 'see' everyone! Sherri, I'm glad all is going well with you! Don't worry about the Vicodin! Before I had my back surgery I was on Vicodin and Oxy for over 2 years (had a broken vertabrae, and not to mention 2 different muscle relaxers) and I never got hooked. Was off all meds within 2 weeks of surgery! Once you make up your mind you don't want to be addicted, you won't be! Gail, thanks for the card! Your'e a sweetheart! When I'm parked in Indy, I will get together with you locals for lunch again. There will be time where Peter will only be able to have short visits, so I will have time to go out.  You guys are all angles in my book, thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!! Havea great Sunday! HOPE

I work on the IUPUI campus and if in Indy and want to walk let me know.  Will be glad to make the time to walk.  I do the tunnel system from IU hospital to Riley daily if it is too cold out. Bless you and yours     E