WHATS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY ,RIGHT?

 

Got a lot more done today than I did in the last few days. Have been weeding and weeding and weeding today. All this rain has made them get out of hand  but with the ground so wet it pulls up really easy.

Have been collecting seeds because I intend to use round up on some of the flower beds this fall when the flowers die down. then next spring I will have the seeds to replant some of the things

 

My friend Renee got to go home today. Can you believe that. She did so very well that they let her go home this afternoon.I intend to call her in a little while to see how she made the trip home. She was so excited this morning about having the surgery that she was ready to go . she had been walking about 6 times from 2 am to 11am already lol

Thanks everyone for praying for her.

 

I have to get up really early in the morning to go get my grandson in laws car inspected. He keeps having to work all the time they are open so cant get it done. And he has to get the tags on there they are already 10 days overdue.

 

We went to town this afternoon and finally got the light bulbs for over our tub/shower area. Those little suckers are expensive 14.00 a piece. But they last about a year. And I really do love the light above the tub like that.

 

TAMMY C: thanks for doing a Tuesday whats happening. Although I had done one I labeled it whats happening Monday again. Lol but I appreciate the fact that someone went ahead and did another one.

Congratulations on your surgery date. It will be here before you know it. That isnt even a month a way.

Napping in the sun would be a good idea for your tan but also help with your amount of vit. D. good luck

 

 

OK Rieanna and Chele and Craig get special awards for bringing it to my and everyones attention how senile ole Mama Jan is getting lately. Not really im just tired most of the time when I do this. Sometimes I actually  fall asleep at the keyboard. So I hope all of you will just shrug your shoulders at me or laugh I still love you all.

 

JANET:So hope they have found something that is fixable with your mom after all those tests. I still have her in my prayers.

So sad about Megan and her schooling but guess that isnt where God wanted her to be. Since she will be going to another school closer to home she and her hubby will be able to stay together wont they? That will be very good.

With a savings of 20,000.00 that is a lot of money.

All this rain is really wrecking havoc on your water lines and all isnt it? That is such a shame. I hope it can be fixed soon.

I sure hope you are feeling better now. When did you say your medicare would be going into effect? I will keep praying that your body holds up till then and then you can start getting some better treatment or surgery or something on it. I know you are in a lot of pain so just sit back and use your ice and heat and try to relax some.

 

BEV: Sorry you have been feeling under the weather . Don’t beat yourself up so much , you know we all felt that way before our surgery ,why else would we have needed the surgery. We all wanted to be perfect with our eating an exercising and when we weren’t we beat ourselves up about it. Please don’t . In a few months you will have the long awaited answer to the problem and will start to understand that the way we ate was only part of the problem. It really will get better when you have another “tool” to use in your weight loss journey.

So sorry about the toilet seat and your emotional meltdown from it. Just put it out of your mind and that too will be another thing that will just be a distant memory in a short while.

Wish I could give you a big mama hug. Take care of yourself and things will be better soon I promise.

 

 

MELISSA: Hello sweetie. Yes you are still on everyones pray list. Cant wait to finally see you again. You have been thru the wringer this past year haven’t you? I know it has been a horrible time but hopefully you are on your way to mending and being our happy , cheerful Melissa again. How many more times do you have to go back and forth to get the iv therapy done. Cant you get home health to come do it?

 

Arent you glad you have the love of a good man to help you thru all of this? Having a good one is worth so much in this world.

 

Hope that you all of a suddenly get to feeling more like yourself and get your energy back . Will continue to keep you in my prayers.

 

SUSAN: I am so very glad that you are finally getting to feeling better too. I am so thankful that so many people that have been so very sick and starting to feel great again.

 

It is hard to get rid of that first bunch of clothes but after the first bunch it isnt hard at all .

That sounds like a great idea to do for the Reunion although I have already given away all of my larger ones I may have some others to bring by then. Hopefully anyway.

 

 

RIANNE: Sure hope you and Jon get the house you are wanting. That would be very good .

You are doing so very good with the walking. The next few days are going to be cooler so the walking will be nicer.

Yep that is the recipe , I found mine already and sent it to my sister. They are a really good moist chocolate cake that is wonderful lol. Too bad for us.

 

Yeah if I didn’t do list I wouldn’t get anything done. Of course the things I think about to put on my list aren’t the ones that I think about doing later on. Lol

 

 

LANA: So sorry about your kitty that you all found. I hope that it works out for it. Call the humane society and they will take care of it you know.

Well I don’t know where you are going to lose another 20 pounds from . good grief you are going to be a bean pole. Do you really think you need to lose another 20 pounds?

 

I really don’t think it is the flowers that is bothering me. I don’t know what it is but it is gone now. Lol. One of these days I will figure it out , or not.

 

Yeah I hope there are a lot of people from the board that will come to the reunion. Will be so neat.

 

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Jan and OH Peeps~ I hope everyone had a decent Tues.....I did and I didnt-sounds crazy to type that-but there were good and bad, of course-and the things that are heavy on my heart-I cannot control-and I do pray about it, give it to God and try to move on.....but-during the day, I find myself wishing I could change things, help out some, comfort some or so on....I hate to say this-but I am used to detaching myself from really uncomfortable situations, but I cant this time!~ I learned a valuable lesson when my grams passed away-because I stayed in denial for years that she was gone (mentally she was gone a couple of years before she passed on) and even at the funeral I didnt deal, I stayed in this fairy land because the pain was too intense to deal with-and then WHAM-about 6 months after she was gone, I started to deal with it-sounds crazy huh? I am relating to that again and trying not to ignore this stuff around me that makes me hurt so badly and deal with it.

I had a good day as far as my accomplishments. I got a lot done. I only sat with ice and heat for a bit and decided I just cant live like that the rest of the stinking summer and I wasnt going to-pain is pain-so I marked some more stuff for the sale, I went grocery shopping and got my groceries for the rest of July-only missed a couple of things, but thats ok. We came home and put everything away-I seperated the meats-loaded the deep freeze-which filled totally up before I was done-ARGH-so came in and cleaned out my freezer and put the rest in it. When Mike got home, I already had dinner cooking-and I made spagetti, and made enough that I will use the leftovers for our home made pizza sauce and burger-then add some more toppings and cheese and I browned enough burger to make tacos-and put it in the freezer-so when I am ready-add the seasonings and wa-la. So-we got 3 meals basically out of dinner last night. I have put my roast in the slow cooker for tonite-Mike and the kids LOVE the roast-I havent really been able to eat that since surgery, but have only tried once, so if I cant-I will eat the veggies.  Ok-so then after dinner, I cleaned the kitchen, loaded the dishwasher and then went out and mowed about 3 acres with the rider. I wished I would hv had my headphones, but the cd player broke, and Steph has her IPOD, so-wasnt meant to be last night. After it got dark and I had to stop-Jon and I made the boys and Mike a treat-we made Rice Krispy treats. Jon was funny because he was adding the marshmellos to the pan one by one (they were miniatures..) Then, I put some blue food coloring in the marshmellos after they melted-he thought that was the coolest thing he had ever seen-BLUE TREATS!~Then, of course, got the boys ready for bed, read Jon 2 storys, rubbed his back and he was out! I decided I couldnt sleep in the chair again-I am not getting much sleep and am waking a couple of times a night. I went to bed-and still got up twice-but when I was sleeping, I think it was good sleep, cause I didnt wake up feeling like I never went to bed. Hopefully that will make a big difference in my day today!!

So-today, already have dinner cooking, and waiting to see if I will be able to mow some more-there is visible water on the grass-they were calling for rain during the night when I went to bed-and so it prob did rain, because it looks wetter than a normal morning dew out there. My intentions are to get some more lawn mowed, get some more things marked for the sale, to finish cleaning out the closet between the bedrooms that I am working on right now and then possibly go to Carthage and get my prescriptions filled. That may wait until tomorrow though, time will tell, but I have to go to town anyway-have to get some Shock it for the pool-all the rain we have gotten has caused some algae, so I need to get it shocked/treated.....Right now-it looks so cool because there is this coloring you can add to it-and we put a couple of drops in it from the blue color-and it looks like something out of a tropical island~

My mom was released from the hospital yesterday, but a lot of test results are still pending-so we dont have ALL the details yet. What we do know so far is that she has a hiatal hernia (sp?), she has divurticulosis (sp?) and damage to the lining of her stomach-most likely caused by her diabetes. The test they ran on her yesterday was the test where they watch something from the time she swallows-until it gets into her bowel-to see if everything is working correctly. She also had to have her ultrasounds done again-and an upper GI and colonoscopy-and we are waiting for the radiologist to read what they need to and get her the results. They did not find any polyps this time-but said she has the divurticulosis and I know that she has to live on medication for that for the rest of her life. She is NOW going to HAVE to change her eating habits-TOTALLY-in which, you would think with the diabetes she would have done that-but never did-so now, IF she doesnt-she is going to be miserable every single day-and I asked her yesterday IF she was FINALLY ready to start taking care of herself? Will see....If she doesnt, I am going to be so frustrated.

**Jan-I am so glad your friend is home and she walked so much at the hospital, thats wonderful news....so-since she is home-does she have to travel back there to get her drain out or will she be seeing a bariatric doc here? That trip would stink the first 6 months, you know? I hope she lives somewhere they have good facilities or at least has a knowledgable PCP....for me, I hate living here where they dont know much about bariatrics. At least my PCP has a couple of other patients who had the surgery before me-and so my doc read up a lot on the condition, surgery and follow up-but I still made sure I KNEW what I needed to-because, for instance, he tried to get me to take anti inflammatorys and said that in a low dose it wouldnt hurt anything-and I was a little over 3 months out. I refused and told him I couldnt-so things like that I think are important for the patient to be informed about-because NOT all docs KNOW what they think they know! Yes, the rain is reaking havoc on us. They are calling for it for the rest of the week-so still no cold water in the house except the back bathroom, which we have the water purifier on the front kitchen faucet-so there goes the drinking water. Bought some bottled water in the gallons for drinking-and hopefully SOON it will get fixed-for the most part I dont really stress about it-but it stinks to have really ho****er when the kids need to rinse dishes or whatever-since its way too hot for them! Or making pitchers of Crystal Light or something! Just an inconvienence, nothing we cant live without right now-the yard is still torn up to the driveway and there is a huge hole in the laundry room concrete and then the side of the garage/under and around is all dug up and nasty...I will just be happy if its fixed by the time we host the reception out here! We have company coming the week of July 23rd too-Mikes best friend and his wife (dont like her much, she is a B word) its going to be very interesting here that week since SHE wont let Wally (Mikes best friend) have the gastric bypass-because she doesnt want him to spend his inheritance on THAT....His dad offered to give him his inheritance early to pay for it-since his insurance changed right after he got through his approval process and the first consult and the new insurance lists it as an exclusion, he wants and NEEDS it desperately-but SHE thinks its a waste of money and wont let him do it-IF he wants to stay married to her. Personally, I hope when he sees the difference in my life AND with my family-he WILL put his foot down and just tell her-THIS is the way it is-and IF you dont like it-HIT THE ROAD, JACK! He is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in my lifetime, and I love him dearly-so does Mike and all the kids-but I think he settled for someone because of his weight issues and that he didnt think anyone else would have him and was sick of being alone. Ive been there before. I just hope that he does something before its too late. I know he is over 600# right now-or maybe even heavier than that-and I hate to see him struggle, it breaks my heart. Mike and I have been arguing the past couple of days....He is mad at me for not going ahead and seeing the ortho for my knee and the spine surgeon in Columbia for my back. He says that he/we CAN afford to pay my spend down since we dont have that high car pmt anymore or the other bills-and so he wants me to go NOW and get it taken care of-and I want to wait for the medicare. I dont want to go back into debt, before we are even legally OUT of debt. So-we have been arguing and he is angry with me-and then I get angry at him for not seeing my point of view-and when I try to tell him my side-HE keeps telling me that "I" am the ONLY one who thinks that way (that I put my family in debt and in this position in the first place) and that I need to cut myself some slack and take care of it. It bothers me when we dont get along. I like harmony and all of that and since we hardly ever argue or disagree-I cant stand it when we cant come to an agreement or something-and this time-we arent even close to an agreement. I dont know when the medicare takes affect. I went on disability on Sept 22, 2005, so Im not sure if it will be Sept 1 or Oct 1....not sure if its the beginning of the month you were disabled or the following. I havent gotten any paperwork yet-should come soon. Please keep us in your prayers. I appreciate it. Well, got to talk to Mel yesterday too-I am always so leary of calling and waking her up-and I know that when your resting, that even being on the phone a lot can wear you out. I always just want to hear her voice and make sure she is at least ok. I sure miss her. Things just havent been the same. Feel like a lost puppy who cant find their way back home-how pitiful is that? I just wish she would FEEL better. I really dont care if we didnt talk for a month, if she could just kick this crap in the butt and feel better and get back to herself!! I want my Mel back-(stomping feet, jumping up and down, pouting and making fists) LOL LOL...Please continue to pray for her. **Susan-I am so glad to hear that you feel better. IF you will remember, in my profile-I wrote the same thing about the surgery and yes, it was due to getting the infection after surgery and feeling so lousy. It took a bit before I could even talk about it-because I couldnt recommend it to anyone and I didnt want to make anyone think it was bad-but for weeks I didnt talk to anyone about the surgery or my regrets. Its normal when you get sick afterwards. Im so glad you are finally feeling better. I love and miss talking to you. Glad your back to work! **Mel-FEEL BETTER SOON PLEASE....my soul sista is missing... I will put out a trail of bread crumbs, so when you feel better, you can find your way back-LOL...IF you need anything, at all-call me. I will be there. I wish you didnt have to go in for those IV therapies until the 20th. I know you would feel so much better if you didnt have to-but I am praying that soon this antibiotic will kick the infection right in the A$$ and you will feel better. Love ya.

Well, I guess its time to answer some emails and get my house chores done, and then hopefully get out and mow some. I hope everyone has a good day!! As always, love and prayers to all, Janet

Good Morning everyone! I am okay, its just that I cant seem to shake this nausau.  It seems everything is making me sick to my stomach.  I guess that it will pass soon.  I havent lost anything in a few days but I am listening to you pro's and hope it is just my body catching up.  I havent been able to get my fluids all in but I am trying but it is difficult.  I guess more protein wouldnt hurt either.  Okay, so here is my question.

If you cant drink an hour before you eat and an hour after you eat and it takes you an hour to eat, and you have to get in 3 protein shakes that take you an hour each, and then try to get in only 4-6oz (per hour) of the 64oz of fluid for each day, I think I would only be getting about 3-4 hours of sleep each night because I have to stay awake to drink, lol!  I know, I know I am just joking but it really does feel like that some days.  I praise all those that can do this, you are truely amazing!!!! 

JAN: I am so happy that Renee did so well.  It is always good to hear when someone does so well and have an easier time!!  Glad to hear that you are feeling better.  You can forget all you want to what day it is, usually it's me who is doing all the forgetting and screwing up, I still love ya, lol!!

JANET: It breaks my heart to hear everything that you are going thru!  You know about my mom and how I did the exact thing you did with your Gram.  I am praying for you until my knees give out and then rolling over and praying on my back sweetie.  Just my opinion but as far as your friend and his B-wife, sounds like she wants him to stay big, thinking if he gets healthier and feeling better maybe he will not put up with so much you know what!!  How mean of her, when you really love someone you want them to feel better whatever the cost! 

MEL: Thanks so much for mess. me.  I tried to call as soon as I got the mess.  I know that you are feeling like sh*%, but I was glad to be able to leave a mess. to let you know you are in my prayers and I am worried about ya.  I am giving you a long distance ((((HUG))))and KISS!!  I have an appointment with the Tax Guy, (UGH!) to night I will try to call ya again if its not to late when I get home!

LANA; I am a big wussy when it comes to animals too. My DH isnt an animal person, (he has a cat) but that is the only animal he likes.  I agree with you about the Kitten and not letting it starve.  I would rather see it put down easy than go thru the pain of starvation.  I swear if this reunion doesnt get here soon, I am going to have to make a Springfield meeting just to get my fix of you all, lol!

I was thinking about maybe making a post about who is bring what so like we dont have 12 things of potatoe salad and eggs, lol.  What do ya think?  Even if people change your mind later about what they are bringing, it will just give an idea of who is bring what.  Just an idea.

Well guess I better go so I can get some work done.  Love Susan

Good morning OH Friends....  First off I would like to say "thank you" to Jan for the kind words in your post I know I was feeling really depressed yesterday, today is a little bit better.  I have a bad tendency to beat myself up even when I do the least little thing wrong then it sticks with me for a while.  I know I have to take one day at a time and make the best of the day but sometimes that is really hard to do.   I wanted to walk yesterday and I didn't.  I had to work late then go home and fix dinner for my housemates and tend to my animals so I had no real time for myself and I know that has to change.  I have to make more time for myself I think that is what is making me so depressed I have no time for me or things I want to do I'm always busy taking care of animals and other people.   I got some great looking recipes for some protein drinks now I have to go buy the protein powder and I'm confused as to which one to get or which one is the best?  My dietician says I need more protein but I can't seem to get it all in so this protein powder will help.  Any suggestions as to what the favorites are? Well, gotta get back to work I hope everyone has a happy Wednesday!

Hey hey Missourians!! Today has been a great day....while I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off packing and such I've been watching "Top Chef" literally ALL day....some would say it's torture, but it really doesn't affect me to see them cooking and eating.  I like it...I think it's really interesting to see what kinds of things they come up with.  I know that I could totally never come up with anything like those!! I've made lists of things to pack, things to do while packing, things to do before i leave Missouri...haha now I just have to start crossing things OFF of these lists!! I am leaving Missouri tomorrow afternoon when Jon goes to bed...to drive down to Arkansas for my last few days.  Have my preop testing on Friday...what kinds of things will they do?  I'll also go to my surgeons office to get weighed for my final preop weight.  I know he's not going to be happy...b/c though I lost some weight it just wasn't as much as I would have hoped.  But, I'm not gonna get all depressed bout it....if I could lose weight on my own, I wouldn't need WLS! I just...wow...I am at a loss for words that I can now count on ONE hand the amount of days that are left....it's just...amazing!  and scary... Last night I spent about 2 hrs signing people's surgery support pages....it broke my heart to see so many people that didn't have ANY comments on them...I posted a bunch of them on the main forum for people to sign if they had time.... Well, I have tons of things to do....but I love you all and I'm praying for everyone!! :-) **hugs**