WHATS HAPPENING TUESDAY

They are saying it is as hot as last year when we had these temps in june, july and august. But it really doesn’t seem as hot to me as last year, but then last year I was almost 100 pounds heavier and felt miserable.

I can stay outside now during the day some and last year I couldn’t and didn’t go out unless I just had too. Lol   Is this heat easier on you this year than last year?

 

We quit on the shed today early and went to Lowes and got the roofing and the siding.

Of course while in there I had to look at other things lol I love that store.

 

Tuesday, today , I go for orientation at the Nursing Home. They called me today to make sure I was coming I guess, said they were really anxious to get me started lol. Sure is nice to be wanted lol yeah I know.

 

RIANNE: honey I don’t really know what to say about how you feel, You did know that you would never be able to eat the way you once did didn’t you? it really isnt bad just different. Healthy, and the way we should have been eating all along and we wouldn’t have had to have our bodys re arranged.. Right now it really seems strange but as you lose more weight and get to feeling better, you will get into a routine. Soon you will be able to drink more water in bigger swallows than just a tiny sip so you will be able to get it in better. Also you will be able to get in more protein, Just remember the more protein and water you are able to get down the faster you will lose. I know you can do this , you really want to and soon you will love it.It really is worth it , Love you much and be sure and come to the COF meeting and maybe someone there can say something to you that will encourage you better than I can.

 

 

DEBBIE  M: Yeah that sounds more like good news , good news, maybe a little bad new in there but we would much rather it be your immune system than Cancer you know.

Hopefully they will find what it is. And can get you on somesort of treatment for it.

We will continue to pray. So what is the next thing? The blood test and then when will they have you to come back in to discuss what shows in your blood.?

 

Keep the faith , God is with you all the way on this.

 

 

SHERR: I sent your mama a email card. Hope she does well on the surgery and tell her that we are all praying for her.

 

KIM  M: is having surgery on Tuesday at 7:am so everyone say a prayer for her. We will be waiting to hear from you Kim when  you get home.

 

 

JANET: oh wow I love Mondays, it is like , yeah I get to try to do everything over again , maybe I can get it right this time lol. No I have always loved Mondays. Don’t know why but I do, guess im a little nutty huh?

 

Hey maybe you are pregnant? Since you are getting nauseated each day at the same time lol. Do you take Super B complex? I was that way but it was when I was a newbi post op.

Until I started on Super B complex then it just all went away. I think it was the Thiamin in the complex that settled my stomach.

 

So sorry about Mike hurting his knee. I can understand that pain completely. Mine just keep getting worse and worse. Is it any better today? Did he get the ortho doc called?

 

Sorry you didn’t get to go shopping with Steph this week end.

 

Yes I am waiting to see if the nerve ablation works for her. I told Joe about it and he said he needed to know more about it . I don’t think it is anymore of a big deal than the shots in the back tho. Will wait and see what Bev says about it.

 

Ok Iris like lots of sun, they can stand some shade but mostly sunny area. On the tulips, the rabbits and deer love them and no I don’t think the north side of the house would be good really.

You could plant the tulips in the same area with the iris, up the drive way. The tulips will bloom first and by the time they are about done the iris will start in .  You would hav to later get all the dead tulips leaves and stuff off the ground around the iris beause you don’t want to cover the rhizomes up with dirt or leaves or any thing

If you did this , plant the tulips outlining the drive way. And then over about 6 inches plant the iris. Be sure and keep the rhizomes uncovered .

 

 

VESTA: sure hope you get your problem solved soon . What did Dr. H. say?

 

 

SUSAN: do you still have your gall bladder. The pain you are describing sounds right for that.

 

Thanks everyone for worrying about Joe and I working outside but we take lots of breaks and where we are working is in the shade of a big tree . besides we have been quiting about 11:30 by then it is getting too hot to do anything.

 

 

            BECKY: hey good to see you on here. WE will continue to pray for you an

 

remind us again ok? Altho I do have it on my calendar

 

Did you, go see about your rash? Hope so , if so what did they say and did they give you a shot of some sort?

 

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

 

I talked to Margie yesterday (I really like her) and she told me to take "Super Dieters tea" you get it at wal-mart where the teas are, and to take Benefiber twice a day...take the tea once a week on a empty stomach in the  morning. you can take it 2 days straight if you need to... I went and got some, steeped me a hot cup and before I had finished the cup WOWIE, ok you get my point, it was so normal not big not runny, just right..lol they have a cinnamon spice, thats what I got not bad at all.....everyone have a good day.....vesta

Hi Jan and OH Peeps~ We have a couple people having surgery today-Sherrs mom with her total knee replacement and then Kim M is having her WLS today-so we need to pray for them to have safe surgeries and speedy and uneventful recoveries. Am glad to hear that Sug is doing good-Im glad thats over with-and maybe now-all this crud will be behind her-right? Yesterday was a crappy day! More drama with Stephanie and then I got the pleasure of dealing with my mother, who I was on the phone with when Mike got home from work-and when he sat down-he decided HE didnt like what he was hearing from my end of the conversation and asked to talk to her-took the phone-he talked to her for a good 30-40 minutes to set her straight-and you know-she just didnt have any comebacks to him like she did for me. Then she called back 20 minutes later-and I know she was hoping I would answer-but Mike did-and then Steph called 1/2 hr after that-and again Mike answered and this time he just told her that IF she wanted to talk to me-that she BETTER NOT be hateful-or she wasnt speaking to me. Now she wants me to go to lunch or dinner with her today-and I already know what its about-and I really dont want to do it without Mike with me, because she is soooo good about twisting everything and making a mountain out of a mole hill.  Our whole drama started over her wanting me to drive ALL the way to Joplin to pick her up-take her to Diamond with us-to see IF she could get her schedule a day early, then drive ALL the way back to Joplin to go to the mall and shop for her-and then drop her back off at my parents place so she could work today and tomorrow. When I told her that I would come and get her-but she would have to stay the night here and I would bring her back today-she got really upset and it went from bad to worse. I am going to post the rest of this in a seperate post so I can get some much needed advice. Today the boys and I are going to the store for Mikes b-day stuff and then, IF its not too late-we are going to go over to his work and drop off their cupcakes. Steph wants me to meet her between 2-5 pm, but the only problem is that the Suburban does not have air conditioning that works right now-and so being that the heat index will be the triple digits today-I doubt thats gonna happen-will have to see. We start counseling on Thurs-but Steph informed me yesterday that SHE isnt going IF I have anything to do with it-like talking to the counselors and such on the first visit. **Jan-I BETTER NOT BE PREGNANT!! When I had Jonathan, I had what my OB-GYN said was the 8 point check!!! I absolutely told her to go above AND beyond because IF there was a way for the tubes to come undone or untied or whatever-it WOULD happen to me!!! So-not only did they tie them, they couterized (Sp?) AND clipped-so there was NO POSSIBLE way.....I could NOT handle that right now-mentally OR physically, I know that for a fact. I had to laugh about the flowers not being put on the north side and then by the driveway-because the driveway is on the north side-right along the driveway are the fruit trees. Although we didnt get fruit on them this year because of the freeze-usually by now, the deer and rabbits and what have you-live over by the trees-eating the goodies off the ground or the deer pulling the apples right off the tree branches. I guess I will have to find someplace else for the flowers. On the south side of the house is the dog pen area (about an acre) and then the pool. Maybe I will just plant them around the perimeter of the pool area-on the outside of the fence-so they still look pretty-but wont get all the pool chemicals on the dirt and what have you. It just makes it hard to plant there-because of the mowing and weed wacking. Will see. Not sure yet-but I WILL figure something out. Oh, and by the way-for us flowering for dummies-what is a rhizomes? **Rianne-I read your post, and I am so sorry your having some problems. I wish that there were an easy answer-but theres not. It wont be like this forever, honey-I PROMISE....It WILL pass. In the future-IF you want to-you WILL be able to go have a little something once in awhile...but doubt that by that time, you will want to-really. Sonic does offer drinks we can have when we get out a ways-this IS temporary. It is. We ALL go through regrets-or as its been said-buyers remorse. The further out you get, the easier it gets and your head will adjust to the changes. ITS not easy-and its really a struggle AND its frustrating to find your "groove" ALL of us go through that-because its a learning process. Please dont be embaressed when your plate doesnt look like everyone elses-they arent looking at you any different. It is what it is. I use a smaller plate, bowl and eating utensils than everyone else. Not so much anymore-but there are a lot of times that I use Jons toddler set when or if I think my bites are too big or something. I PROMISE it will get better. The worst thing you can do right now is disconnect from everyone. Please dont do that. I know that something else-which you have no control over-are that as you start to lose the weight-your hormones (all of us, even men) go haywire-and that happens because fat stores hormones and when you are losing that fat-it sends us out of wack. Been there. There now sometimes. I said to myself for a couple of months that I would not do it all over again, because I was miserable. I dumped all the time, I felt isolated with all the changes and so on and so forth-but ever since then, with ALL the major WOW moments and the way my life has changed-I can say that the things I can do now-are much much sweeter to me, than ANY food EVER WAS OR IS!!! One you get through this phase-you will feel better. Your so new out that getting into the groove is so important-and so frustrating-and I think you are doing wonderful. In the beginning NO ONE gets in ALL their fluids and such-its pretty much impossible, right? Your not alone. We have come to know and love you-and I KNOW that everyone is here for you and that we will ALL be praying for you. IF you need anything, please let us know.....YOUR NOT ALONE...WE LOVE YOU~

**Chelle-I read your post too-and I am just like you. I wish I didnt have to even go to the grocery store. I cant stand food anymore. I just cant. Im 8 1/2 months out and still get either all or most of my protein from my shakes-I just CANT eat. Its like 2-3 bites and Im done. Its RARE that I even have 2 real meals a week-really. I too, looked forward to the next phase, but dont know why, really-LOL....You will get there. Its all so new and so frustrating, but it will be okay. Like I said to Rianne-the changes in my life mean more to me than ANY food ever could or did. I look back now-and I really do see so much that I shouldnt have done or eaten or whatever, but the important thing is to just keep on keeping on and dont get discouraged-it WILL pass!! Have you started a food journal? I did that and it helped me out tremendously. I only wrote down foods-and if they made me dump or feel gassy-I went back in and highlighted what happened and how I felt-so that I wouldnt try it again for another month. IF you need us-we are here for you. I am here for you. Love you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

**Bec-so glad to see you post. I will pray for your rash to go away and that everything goes fine before surgery. I will also pray for safe travels when you go to drop off your daughter for her college! I will email you soon. Love ya. **Vesta-please keep us posted on how you are. I know this situaion is awful and so many of us deal with it-so I hope you find something that works for you. **Sherr-will be praying for your moms safe surgery and speedy recovery. I know she will be okay with you there to watch over her and make sure that they do what she needs. She is so lucky to have you-but then, she knows that. You take care too-and I will do my best to get a pick-me-up sent to her. Love ya. **Susan-you are GROUNDED!!!! Not that I would have been able to talk to you anyway since I didnt feel good-you didnt call, so your grounded. Maybe now with getting into a routine with Rorys job and schooling and such-we will have more time, right? PLEASE take care and let me know HOW you are. How did the shopping go? Everything else ok? Tell Rory I say congrats on the job and school. Hope it all goes well. Love ya.

**Deb M-We are sending AND only thinking POSITIVE thoughts, wishes and prayers your way!!! Thanks for the update and I hope you know AND feel how much you are loved. Well, I better end this post-I want to post for advice with my situation w/Stephanie-if I have time and then the boys and I need to get out of here so we can go to town and get home before it gets way too hot!! We have to find something for Mikes b-day and get his cake taken to his work. His knees were both pretty bad last night, but this morning he was walking a little better-but he has a brace on each one!! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers and as always, your in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Janet

Good morning OH family!  It's been a few days since I have been on here this weekend has been really busy with my birthday and everything.  I had a good birthday Sat. by the way.  It started out a little rocky because I was depressed about a few things but in the afternoon I thought, "Why am I letting what other people say/do depress me today on my birthday of all days?"  The rest of my day was good and I had a good time.  I got some really cool gifts from my best friend one of which I really like and that is a digital photo frame.  I brought it to work today to put on my desk I just hope no one steals it cause it wasn't cheap but I love watching all my pictures on a slide show like that it's so cool and relaxing.   The heat is really hard on me as I am sure it is on a lot of you guys.  I got one of those yucky rashes under my tummy last night gosh does that hurt or what?  I put some medicine on it after my shower and it feels better today I know I need to go to the dr. and get it looked at and documented. It took me a while to walk into work I had to stop and rest a few times because I was so hot and tired.  I have to walk a ways to get from the parking lot to my building.   I have been practicing eating slower and it's going good.  I feel fuller and more satisfied and I don't over stuff myself as much.  I'm trying to get started on things that need to change before I go into see my surgeon.  I'm also drinking more water then I usually do but maybe that's because it's so hot out?   Well, I just wanted to check in I hope all of you are having a good day and staying COOL!

Hello Hello! Went to the doctor yesterday and they said they are pretty sure one of the problems is my gallbladder!  I have a test on Wed to make sure.  It hurts on the right side right under my ribs but I kept telling them that it hurt more on the side than in the front but they said sometimes thats the way it is so heck I dont know guess we will find out more on Weds!

JAN haha guess you may know your stuff!  You might be right on the gallbladder thing.  By the way what the heck is a  rhizomes?  When do you plant iris and tulips?

JANET I promise I will call tonight no matter what.  I have to take Randi to school for her schedule and I have to get my finger prints and back ground check for my new Bail bond license.

RIANNE We are all here for each other.  Most here have told me they have been thru one thing or another themselves that I have gone thru.  Thank goodness we have each other!

Have to go Natalie calling. Love Susan

 

HI everyone It's been a little while since I posted in the whats happening. I am glad that some of seem to be getting lined out. I sure enjoy coming in here and reading the posts even if I don't post. Everyone is such an inspriration to me. My pouch is so grumpy today. It doesn't even like water. What do you do on days like that???????????? Jan, I wish you good luck at the nursing home. I think you will enjoy this job so much more. Vesta, gladyou got the help in the department in which you needed lol. I think I might need some of that. Janet, thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I hope you saved that email I sent you a few months back when you were having problems with the folks cause it might come in handy for you. Bev, sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the good work. I am so proud of you. About the rash the best thing I have found for that is Caldesene powder. You can find it in the baby isle. It has corn starch in it and keeps you dry under there all day. It's in a pink canister and has a blue label on it. It clears me up usually within 24-48 hours. Susan, Glad you are getting things kinda straightened out I have been worried about you. I hope getting your gallbladder out will fix most of your problems. I wish you luck sweetie and pray for you, Mel, Janet, and the others daily. Better get going Love y'all Hugs 

Good Evening Everyone..... I pray that everyone is doing good! Not much to report on here...kind of a boring day! That's okay though with the week I've had, I could use the rest! Jason called me yesterday and today....both times I couldn't get him off the phone! Two hours yesterday and two hours today! I don't know what has gotten in to him. David thinks it's the reality of this last week has really opened his eyes. Jason is my baby (linebacker) boy and he and I were always close and I think he realized how short life can be and any hard feelings need to be brought up and gotten over! I think with the issues we had earlier about him leaving school, getting his gf pregnant bla, bla, bla have sunk in and he's wanting to make up for time lost! That's okay, he knows my door (phone) is always open for him and his. He asked if they could come home for Christmas, I said sure!! He wants me to call the other two to see if they will come too. I know he will be wanting to show his new baby off....lol They find out the sex tomorrow...he asked me if I wanted to know....I told him I'm not sure. Everyone at the Church will know as well as my other three kids so I figure it will be just a matter of time and I would rather that gift of getting to tell Grandpa and Grandma what the sex of their grandbaby will be should be Jason and Wendy's! The meds are finally working for David's leg and feet pain! Thank you all for your prayers! Miracles are happening at this house! Well, looks like Christmas will be here this year...we really haven't been up to decorating that last few years. I pray that I'm able to go all out this year! I told David we needed to start now before it gets cold. He turns his head and looks at me like I'm crazy....lol I can start things inside and get them ready to be put up....it will save time in the long run! I have a lot of lights! This year may be the best Christmas ever! Well, David's off tomorrow so I'm gonna go spend some time with him!! Love & Prayers to all....Deb M