Wednesday - Hump Day!

Hello all! How are you all today? I'm doing well. Up and at'em at 5am. I'm getting ready to head back out to the Y. I have 15.5 pounds to lose to get to my goal. I am going to do this. Always in the past I petered out. Hey that was a major reason I got WLS. Never got even half this close to my goal. I am going to do this, this time. Guess what? Mikey made green level yesterday! That's the highest level. I'm so proud of him. I just hope he continues the great work. We found out Medicaid still hasn't issued an approval for him to be there, but my Anthem approved 14 more days, starting yesterday. So, I can relax again for a couple weeks. Otherwise, not too, too much is going on. Just wanted to say hi to all my buddies!

Congratulations, Linda, on the great news on Mikey.  That will make the next few days worth it, even if it was so hard of a decision in the first place.  Also, great news on the insurance too.   Hopefully they will get it approved soon for everything that he needs. Enjoy your time at the Y.  I would love it if we had one close, but we don't.  Our employee gym will be opening up in a couple weeks, so I am excited about that. I just wi**** had a pool in it as well, but it doesn't.   Not much planned today for me, except to go back to work! I have been busy for the past 2 days, and haven't gotten much rest.  I guess that just means that I will have to go back to work to get the much needed rest that I want! LOL Time to get the girls up for school. They are getting so excited about summer break! That is unusual too, because they normally don't like to go to their Grandmothers, just because of the terrain there.  She lives in the mountains in Arkansas and the roads make them both very car sick.  I hope that now that we have been up here......they will not have as much trouble with that.  The roads around here remind me alot of those.   Have a wonderful day all. It's gonna rain again! UGGGGGGGGGH!

Good Morning Everyone!

Just wanted to pop on and let everyone know I'm doing a little better. Still burnt pretty bad but very slowly healing. There's an update about my healing process on my myspace page, as I prefer to be more graphic there then here. Start internal radiation this afternoon. Very nervous about that considering I'm still majorly burnt and still haveing potty issues, but the doc said I can still recieve treatment. I just remind myself I only have three of these and then I'm all done. Just three more and 7 days inbetween each one. I keep repeating the word "ONLY" in my head over and over.

I appreciate very very VERY much all the emails, cards and such that I have recieved about helping us out. I have given Sherri my mother's phone number, as with my random napping schedule, it's easier to communicate with her on when to drop stuff off or stop at the house and help out. I'm sure Sherri will contacting some of you soon with that information. And again I think all you very very much for your support, prayers, concerns, and offers. I have big tears of thanks flowing right now infact.  Thank you all soooooooooooo much!

Well off for more pain meds and another power nap before I head to St V's in Indy for my internal radiation treatment this afternoon.

Love, Hugs, and Stay Safe
Jodi

Jodi, Honey, you sounded so worn out on your voice message that I thought it would probably be best to let you rest. If you wake up and do want to talk, try my home number though. I don't always have my cell phone on me. I am going to call your mom here in a little bit. In the meantime, rest when you can and know that we all love you very, very much and we're looking forward to your bubbly self being on here telling us all about Quin's cute things he does, Gage's games, and your & Matt's wedding plans. That day will get here very soon honey...I promise. Then you can look back at these days as a stumbling block in life. Sherri                                                                                                                                                               ps....everyone...I'll be sending out a note to you who have contacted me after I do talk with Jodi's mom..so hopefully, by this afternoon.

Good Morning All, I got in a little sleep in last, it was wonderful  Linda, I am so happy that Mikey Is doing so well, what a blessing.  Lachelle, I hope your day is as sunny as you !!!    Jodi its always a special day when you post, just knowing how its not easy with all the pain you are going thought, I sending many lots & prayers your family as always. I hope you get some rest.  I am sending healthy BLESSINGS to all in Need. Love to all. Hugs & Blessings, Gail Jodi, your HUGS are very gentle.

Good morning all! Not much going on with me today.  I got my hair all cut off last night.  It feels so much healthier and looks nice.  When I got home, I asked my DH what he thought about it and he said I like it, you look hot...lol!  I dont know about all that.  I will get a picture of it soon and put it in my pics so you all can see it. Linda~ That is great news about Mikey!  He is making great progress and fast. Jodi~ I wish I could be in on the bunch people to help you out.  If I lived closer I would be glad to.  I hope you get through these next few weeks without any problems at all.  Stay positive! Everyone have a great day! 

Good Morning Indiana.... Today is a re-coup day from yesterday. I ran from the time I got out of bed until I went to bed..... Yesterday was my 11th month, I took my wedding set, promise ring, and two others to have them sized.  I am not sure just how much more weight I will lose....but probably not much more.  Don't see my getting final goal until after plastics.....I know I should have a better outlook.....this damn scale is just ******g me off.  But on a good note.....my right hand ring finger is a 5.5, and my left hand ring finger is a 5!!!!  I wanted them a little bigger, but the jeweler said if I did they would spin.  So I figured it was his job, and went with what he said.  My wedding set had to be re-shanked, lovely time since gold prices are up....but I have not been able to wear them for two months....so I had them done. They should be done in two weeks, if not sooner!!!!! I have had so many people tell me that they didnt recognize me, or telling my husband.....why am I so hard on myself?  DH told me last night that if I don't lose anymore, so what, that I look great!!!  I know he loves me, but I WANT that 100 pounds status!!!!!  I feel like if I don't that I have failed my surgeon.....Man my head needs examined...right? I see Dr. C on May 16th.....so I have about 5 pounds, and that will get me to 100.5 lost.......I KNOW I can do it.......and everytime I start to think differently, I think of all of you, behind my every step, pushing me, or more like dragging me along!!!!! A quick question, and I will let you go.....what do all of you do for the chocolate, and salt cravings?  I KNOW that is one of my big problems..... Love and Hugs, Holly

Good morning everyone! I'm sitting here without my AchievOne  Bill forgot to put another case in the little fridge we keep it in. So...I thought I'd try one of the Micellar Milk (vanilla) that I had gotten & was chilled. Nope, not for me! My taste buds are just so darn picky when it comes to protein drinks!! So...I have some for sale if anyone is interested. I paid $25 plus $10 s&h per case of 12 (there's three 4 packs per case).  Each bottle has 220 calories and 40 g of protein..so 5.5 cal/g of protein which is actually better than my AchievOne at  cal/g, 12 g carb with 2 g of fiber, and 4 g of sugar). You can either buy the case at $30 or each 4-pack for $10. Let me know. For anyone going to Brenda's Pampered Chef party on Saturday, I can bring them with me. I have 3 cases (minus 1 bottle).  I guess I'll be on the hunt for something else...again since they are out of my AchievOne AGAIN! I do have 6 cases left..so enough for 36 days.                                                                                                                                                                                   Last night was yet another bad night sleep. I was SO tired! I fell asleep at 11..and then woke up at midnight, wide awake! It took almost 2 hours before I could finally drift back off. Maybe it was that nap I took yesterday...lol. I'll try to stay awake today. I don't have alot of plans..but I did think I'd go through my closet and try on clothes to see what I can wear now. My tummy is still swollen, so it's pretty limited still. I hadn't felt like trying on stuff though so there may be some that are ok right now that I haven't tried on yet. I'm going to have to REALLY look over my shirts & jackets too. I had gotten a couple of 'smalls' at the clothing exchange (I had to throw one away..it had several stains on it). One of them fit so terrific! It's a cute little black number. But..it got me thinking that I should probably go through all my tops too because I think most of them are medium & large. I know, I really should have done this BEFORE the clothing exchange, but I just didn't feel like it. I am betting this is a project that will take me  the rest of the week to do anyway. I have 2 closets stuffed with clothes. If you're into a medium/large, size 10/12 and are going to be at Brenda's party, let me know. I'll ask Bill to put them into my truck too. Alot of my pants though will be waiting on the next exchange probably since I have to wait on this darn swelling!                                                                                                                                                                          Well...I do hope you all have a good day! I'll be calling Jodi's mom in a little bit. After I talk with her, I'll send an e-mail out to those who have contacted me. I'll be including those of you who don't live locally. Since you were so caring to send cards, gift cards, etc., I wanted to keep you in the loop of what was going  on.                                                                                                                                                                                     Have a peachy, peachy day!                                                                                                                                    Sherri

Happy Wednesday!  I've been really busy at work.  Yesterday I was in Seymour for half of the day then drove cross-country to Terre Haute for an evening meeting.  I thought about many of you as I passed through or near your hometowns. My daughter's surgery is scheduled for the 21st of this month.  Thank you all for your prayers.  Elf, Ellen, & Jacqui, the cards and things have meant the world to me.   Y'all are the best.   My son is half way to his weight loss goal to return to the Air Force.  I'm still prone to tears when I think about him leaving.  But it's my "mom job" to be strong and supportive and never let him know how sad I am. Again, I want to thank you all for your support.  I don't know how I'd make it without all of you.  You have a special gift to say and do the things you do. 

I wish I'd known you were in Seymour!!! That would have been awesome to meet ya for a drink or even just to say hello!! We're still praying for you!!!!