WHATS HAPPENING THURSDAY

Is it ever going to change? I am getting pretty antsy about all of this heat and if  had to go out in it daily to work or something I might get mad and hurt someone. I can see why there is more crime in the world when it is hot people get so hot and they get cranky and wild and mean, Maybe it is The way the world fixes overpopulation. Lol

 

Well the birthday party was a big success. The birthday boy had such a good time. He loves the water. We sit up the sprinkler, cleaned and filled his pool. Filled the waater guns, and had water balls and balloons and we all had a good time with him lol

I don’t know how much  two year old understands about birthdays but by the end of the day he would put up his two fingers when you ask him how old he was now. Lol.

 

Tomorrow I will fix his curtains out of the flat sheet I bought . Will make his room look really cute. I found a throw run that really is suppose to be a bath mat but will put that in his room too of the Cars.

Nice bright blue with all the pictures of the cars on the comforter , pillow case and the sheets.  Looks really cute.

 

Got a little surprise from my son, who is the birthday boys grandpaw, he came to the party with a (friend) a lady friend. He and his ex wife just got a divorce back in April I think. So hope he doesn’t jump in to fast , although I really like her. She is a teacher, and does missionary work in the summer and is also a Christian music singer , My son sings and writes beautiful Christian music and sings also. Just pray that this will be good for him and not a rebound situation.

 

 

 

CINDY  D: glad to see you back on board. So you don’t want to be called a lurker? LOL you think Peeper sounds better?

Wow sept 5 isnt too far off now you know. 

I know what you are talkig about with the stenosis of the spine. My husband has that also and we are going to look into the nerve ablation and hopefully that will help him . Anything to keep from having surgery. Maybe he could check into that as a last resort if the shots don’t help.

 

 

TAMMY: Oh my yes sitting and waiting will wear me out a lot faster than running and doing.

 

So sorry to hear that Ada will have to be on hormones now but there are lots of worst things in the world you know. Could have been cancer and nothing that they could have done about it. Don’t mean to trivialize her problems but there is always a silver lining to every cloud, you know. Sometimes saying that things could have been worse makes some people mad but  don’t mean it that way, I just mean that things can always be worse and we can always find something to thank God for.

 

Yes the bladder she really needs to cut out all sodas and anything that is irritating to it. Drink lots of water and take it  very easy on any acidy drinks. like tea and coffee .

I know she will do as she is told. Because she has a beautiful daughter to raise.

 

I am so happy that you all will be at the meeting Monday night. Will be a real treat to see the two of you. Don’t think you will hurt my feelings if you decide to stay somewhere else for the night ok? I wont be angry or upset or anything . just am glad that you 2 are going to be here.

 

Yeah probably the elephant ears haven’t done much better this year in the sun or in the shade, this heat just beats the daylights out of stuff.

Hopefully next year is better, that is a gardeners mantra lol

 

 

SUSAN: lol well im like Dr. Scott I don’t understand why they say it takes 10 days to see if you have gall bladder problems or not. That is totally stupid. All they have to do is look at it.

The few ulcers down there ? is that in your new stomach? Or farther down? A few in our new tummys could be what is causing you all the pain tho. It does hurt .

Hope the new meds help with the pain. And heal them up.

 

 

MELISSA:::!!!!!YEA!!!!! when I saw you on here I let out a yippee… I said Melissa must be feeling better some . She is posting on the board. Praise God. Prayer does work.

I know you have caused me several callouses on my knees, when I could get them to bend that is. Lol

Sure hope you stop by the Cof meeting on Monday night. It has been way too long since we have seen you.

 

Zoloft is a wonderful med and I know it will help you a lot. You have been thru so much physical stuff lately and lots of heartache too so hopefull the Zoloft will continue to help you.

Congradulations on the weight loss even tho it isnt how we would want you to lose it. Things will be hopefully getting back to normal soon.

 

 

BRENDA: ;;So glad that Dennis did get the pump and you all will soon learn how to use it.

That is a shame that he cant quit working and draw s.s. disability. You found out the other things that you have wouldn’t pay along with that?

 

There is a plastic surgeon over here at the Smith Glyn Clinic that takes medicare. Don’t know a lot about him but I know he does take the medicare.  I got his name from Carol but I have forgotten it now. I will try to get it again from her.

 

 

BEV::: Yes I think everyones nerves are getting sort of edgy lately with all of this heat so don’t think you are alone doing that. Lol

 

You really need to go to the pool with the low impact aerobics most of the patrons are older people and they wont judge you like maybe younger people would. So go it will give you some exercise, will help you work off some of the aggression you are feeling and will just make you feel better after awhile. Ok? When I was my biggest I couldn’t find even a beach towel that wrapped around me good so I found a cheap thermal type blanket and cut it in half and used that instead. I was covered walking back and forth and I didn’t feel so awkward. I still like to be covered when I get out of the pool because my body has so many wrinkles now lol but I don’t care I feel better, well yeah I do care but am trying to get use to it because I refuse to let things keep me from doing things anymore. So sweetie don’t let things keep you from do ing what is good for you. JUST DO IT

 

 

 

JANET:  Yeah when are we leaving for Alaska , I have my sweaters and coat all packed lol.

 

That  so wonderful about you getting to adopt your son. My neice did that, She married this boy and they had his son from the time he was 3 months old , the mother was a druggy and such and would come about onece every 4 or 5 months come and get him and wouldn’t bring him home when she was suppose to they would go out looking and find her passed out either drunk or drugged and the baby crying and dirty and all. They finally got her to give up her parental rights.  And she adopted him , -----years later my niece and her husband divorced because he got to drinking and running around and doing drugs too , long story short she is trying for full custody of her adopted son plus the son that they had together….she has had temporary custody for several months. Finally hearing is in January, this is Sugars daughter , and we would appreciate prayers. For the boys don’t need to be with their dad , he isnt a good influence at all.

 

Sounds like you have a really great counselor. And I hope that Steph will go with all she says and can learn that she doesn’t need to hang onto some creep just because she thinks she cant get anyone else….The counselor is right ANY Man that is controlling is dangerous….it isnt love for him to be jealous, it is controlling mania…and is dangerous.

 

Did you get the directions I sent you on the way to get to the Meeting on Monday night? I posted it to your personal message on here….let me know if you didn’t get them so I can send it another way. Besides if you will leave early enough we will meet you somewhere you do know how to get too and let you follow us to themeeting. Ok? You have to be there. And we would love to meet Nutti too.

 

 

LANA;  lol for a minute I thought you were nuts about the weather , thought maybe the heat had put you round the bend.

Hope you find out what is wrong with your leg. Im sure it is a pinched nerve but you need to know from where.

 

Your right about the self image. I want to have my arms done maybe in the spring of next year but think I will have a lower body lift pretty soon , as soon as I can afford it that is lol

Hey don’t be surprised if you have lost 17 inches around the waist,,,,before surgery I was 481/2 inches around the waist now I am 31 inches so that is 17 ½ inches lol wow that is a lot isnt it.

Oh wow you need to open up the measurements and see the difference of what you have accomplished. You will really be surprised. I have use those measurements for when I haven’t lost any weight I will measure and even if I have only lost a 1/3 or ¼ inche in an area that month it is a loss and makes not losing weight that much easier.

 

Lol no I don’t think you could do it too well with a carpenters measurer. Lol I can see you trying tho.

Im anxious to see your before and after book too.

I have done a neat thing I think for this month since it is one year…I have put my before picture and my now picture on the same page back in the book.

 

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

Howdy Yall....... Well it was another scorcher today...But for some reason it was a good day for me...Nothing special happened but it was just a good day!  I have been having some up and down days emotionally for a lil bit now and I just hate those down days!!! But today was different and it feel SOOOOO good to feel a *****ipper!!!!  Thinking I might give the doc a ring and see is maybe I might need to change my depression med or up it a notch.. And speaking of the doc.....Do any of you feel like your B-12 don't stay with you for an entire month??? I feel like mine don't...especially the last week...but I start feeling it about 2 weeks after my shot....Maybe I am imagining things lol lol.... Jan...Soooo glad the BD party went well....Sound like he had a great birthday!!! Hope things go well with your sons new girlfriend..Does it seem serious or are they just friends at the moment?? If she is a teacher she should make decent so she shouldn't be needy income wise and if she is into Christian music then she is more than likely Christian minded and that can't be bad at all...So maybe this will be a good thing. Janet....WoooooHooooo....I am so HAPPY for you girl!!!! And just tickled to death for Darrell!!! I hope it goes well and yall get things took care of before she can change her mind or start any s**t over it!!! Really happy for ya that you found a good cousolor too! I hope between the two of you yall can talk some sense in to your daughters head! Did you say he is 18? If he is an adult I would have a ex parta (sp) put against him...then all you have to do is pick up the phone and call the cops on him if he makes his way out to your house or makes contact with her while she is out! If you have the time Please call me after you get done on the board...... Mel.....Yeeee Hawwwww....It is so great to know you are feeling better!!! Miss seeing ya on here!! Looking forward to seeing ya on more....Hope things work out for you making it to the meeting Monday....I would love soooo much to get to see ya!!! Susan...Hope things are going well for you! Wish you were closer so you could make it to the meeting Monday night...I would love to get to see you too! Im looking forward to seeing you next month! I know you got alot going on ...But when you get a chance will you give me a call??...I have an issue I really need some advice about....Im not sure which number you have or when you an call ...I should be home all day Thursday but Friday I will be gone to get my sister..So if you can't reach me when you get time to call, then call my cell phone...If you don't have my cell number drop a line here and I will send it to you or call you when it is convient for you....Thanks...Luv ya.. Brenda....Glad your husband got his insulin pump....I will be praying for him...I know with his health giving him problems it can't be easy for him to keep working.... Drop me a line and let me know a good time to catch you so I can give you a call and we can make sure we got things in line for Monday!!! I'm ready for a get away too! Belanna..Good to see ya on the board....I see ya on at times on myspace...Hope all is well your way and hope you will drop in on us more.... Sherr...Hows your mom doing??? Hope all is going well your way.....Hope you find time to drop in soon.... Cheryl....Haven't talk to ya in a long while now....I do good to find time to get on the OH site at times....But wanted to say howdy and see how things are going your way????? Well got to run for now...Hope you all have a great day! God Bless ya... Luv & Hugs..Tammy~ammy

Good day today - got the staples and drain removed!  Although deathly hot it was good to get out of the house on my own today.  We had our support group meeting at DePaul tonight, topic was setting goals.  Not just a weight goal specifically but personal goals that you want to achieve once the weight is gone.  I have personal goals like being able to go down the slide on the cruise ship without feeling scared I'd get stuck or water not being able to flow around me to keep me moving, or being able to take a helicopter flight in Hawaii without having to pay the higher price they charge heavy people.    I started thinking about cleaning out the closet... I figure in a couple months I should be able to cut down by half what is in there now.  I'm gonna try to curb my clothes-hog past and not fill it back up like it is now once I settle into a smaller size.  We all know that we only wear about 15% of the clothes we actually own per statistics, thats just down right ridiculous and wasted money.   The other day I recall someone saying they needed a size 22 dress for a wedding, sorry I don't have anything that size for you, but did want to pass along a tip.  I noticed that e-bay has a fairly sizeable clothing section and some of it is really cheap.  You do have to watch the shipping they charge, but for a special event it may be a good place to find a dress.    A couple other choices - Freecyle or Craigslist.org. Take it easy in this heat, there is hope for a cooler weekend coming up.

Dear Jan and OH Peeps~ I cannot believe its Thursday already. This week has flown by so fast and there has been so much going on that I dont feel like I have been up very long and its time to get the boys ready for bed!! A lot of emotional stuff this week-and that seems to wear me out more than a physical work out-you know? I have been on a cloud about Darrel. I cant hardly look at him without starting to cry. She has been the worst mom I have EVER met in ALL MY LIFE-and its ALWAYS been a dream of mine to ensure he NEVER has to go back there again. Ive always worried, God forbid, something happens to Mike-because I KNOW she would take Darrel JUST BECAUSE there would be a social security check attached to it-and she would have "free" drug money!  Tammy-I think you said something about her changing her mind-TRUST ME-when I say that where there is over 5 grand involved-she WILL NOT change her mind....She doesnt want to have to pay a penny for him-I would NEVER give up ANY of my kids for ANY amount of money, but then, I love and take care of MY children-she is a POS in the biggest form. Thats one of the first things SHE said to us-was "I thought that part of the condition of Darrel living with YOU is that I wouldnt have to ever pay child support" and Mike flat out told her that for 8 years now-she has been taking back the little bit of stuff SHE COULD help us out with, stuff that is donated-she doesnt even purchase the stuff-and she takes it back for the money. He said she should have thought about all that when we were giving her one hundred and one chances. Dumb you know what. She doesnt even do for him for his b-day. Her last b-friends daughter had her b-day 2 days before Darrels-and that year she told Darrel they would have a combination party and pinata and all that-well, guess what? The pinata was a girls and the b-day cake from the store JUST said Hailey-and everyone at the party gave Hailey presents and NOT Darrel-she did ALL of that so that WE couldnt have his party at the Race Place-so she lied and then let him down-oh man, he cried for 2 weeks about it. That next weekend when she came to pick him up-I told her that she was a pc of crap and that IF she were MY mom-I wouldnt want to ever go see her again!! Thank God Haileys grandmother was there-she went to the store and bought Darrel his own cake-AND gave him some money-because his mom had NOTHING!!! This past  Christmas-she gave him some stuff-and know what? IT WAS ALL from garage sales-and she LEFT THE GARAGE SALE STICKERS ON ALL OF IT!!! .25 for this or .50 for that-and then like the toddler horseshoe set-was missing one of the end pcs!!! NONE of the stuff SHE gave Darrel were even something a pre-teen would want!! So-Im going to be soooo glad when its ALL over with and HE IS MINE!!!! That will give me the right to back up what I feel in my heart and she cant do crap about it. Well, school started for my teens today. Megan came over and got Jonathan yesterday to spend the night with her and so my house is quiet and empty and its actually kind of sad for me....I will get used to it again, Im sure-but it may take a bit. Jon is gonna be so lonely, since he was used to Darrel being with him every day. Poor little guy. Mikes appt with the ortho is today. I am praying that its not as bad as I think it is-but I dont think he will get off that lucky. Its pretty bad.  To top that off, Im not sure how it happened, but yesterday as Megan was getting ready to leave with Jon, I was walking over to turn off the light in the corner of the livingroom-and my knee gave out-my right knee fell to the ground and caught the corner of the tiling for the fireplace. Right on the corner - and now- if it gets touched, I scream-Holy crap-it hurts so bad right there on top!! My pain meds didnt work and at 6:30 I took a whole fllexiril and fell asleep in the chair-I couldnt wake up and stay awake to save my butt. I guess there is a perk to that-my back ONLY hurts down by my waist right now. See-I CAN find something good out of a bad situation!!! Not sure whats gonna happen this weekend over the whole Cory deal. Steph wants to go stay with my parents tomorrow night for the weekend, but I am not letting her go-because I dont think they will be able to keep that little punk from coming over to see her-so I called my mom yesterday and told her that I am NOT keeping Steph from seeing her or trying to hurt their relationship-but I told her what the counselor said about Mr. Wonderful and everything that happened over the weekend and that IF she really has Stephs best interests at heart-that she needs to be on our side with the Steph deal-because no matter what-we have to ban together for whats best for Steph and I personally am going to do what the counselor tells me. I have to get this post done and get ready to go to the doc with Mike-I requested that he get the shots in BOTH knees today to help until he can have the surgery he is GOING TO NEED! So.... **Jan-Happy B-lated Surgiversary!! You are doing great and are a poster child for RNY surgery. I am so happy for you!! To me, my surgiversary date is better than a b-day (ecspically since I will be the big 4-0 this year-LOL) I did get the directions, now just have to figure out how I am getting there. I will call Nutti sometime today. Things have been so crazy-I havent much time to be on the phone with anyone.

Im glad the g-sons b-day party was a success!! YAY....So-he is heading to the twos-and life just gets more adventerous from there-LOL Susans ulcers-all 3 of them, are ON her suture line. Mine are on my suture line too.....Maybe thats why they bother us so much when they are acting up?  I just hope she feels better soon~ Oh, and on the jeans-Yes, I can get the 18s pulled all the way up-but have to lay on the bed to zip them-and then I cant breathe or move-so its gonna be another month or two-but I can fit a 20 comfortably-and its the first time in 25 years!!! So-although it still sounds big to some-I am happy as a clam!!! YAY for me....When I do get into the teens comfortably-everyone will hear me yelling!! Maybe I will rent one of those planes with the words behind it-LOL... **Cindy-good to see you!! WOW-Im so glad you have a date!! How exciting-Now you better quit being a peeker-and start posting, cause we missed you-and we even sent out Missing IN action S.O.S. posts and you didnt respond-LOL....So-dont be a peeker anymore-come and let us know how your doing. We missed ya and love ya!! **Tammy Ammy-sorry to hear about Ada. I know she will get through this though, she is a fighter and she is tough. I will keep them in my prayers. Hang in there sis and see ya soon. I will email you when I get home from the ortho with Mike, ok? **Lana-Congrats on the belt-YAY....Im so excited for you, and I really hope I get to see you Monday. Miss my Lana hugs. **Brenda-Yes, I DO know of a plastic surgeon who takes Medicare-but he is over in Overland Park KS....One of the girls I first met her (Cat) told me about him. I dont remember his name-but he did her tummy tuck-she is on disability too and had medicare, both parts-so-I will send her a email and get you the info-ok?  Good luck with Dennis-and I emailed you personally, please read it and get back to me. IF not-I will bring your card to the meeting Monday, ok? You have been on my heart a lot these past 2 weeks-now I know why.  I love you and IF you need to talk-IM here for you. **Deb M-honey, please take care. Everything will work out. I feel so bad that there is nothing we can do-well, actually, we are ALL doing it right now-we are lifting ALL of you in prayer. I wish I could give you a hug. I think of you often and pray for the best. Love you.

**Bev-How are your knees and back doing now? I hope your back continues to feel better-did you get my message about the pain shots in your knees? Maybe that would help. Let me know-if you didnt get it-I will email you directly-ok? Love you and praying for you.

**Nutti-I will call you today. Im sorry about not catching you when you called-things have been crazy!! I would LOVE to go with you-will let you know.

**Susan and Mel-Hi there buddies-I love you both and hope you both continue to do better-we have A LOT of catching up to do-it will probably take the whole time in Branson to do that!!! LOL... Anyway-I love you both, you know that-and will talk to you soon. To the other Bev, Tammy C, Connie and anyone else I didnt respond to personally-I pray for all of you and hope everything is going better. Think of you often. Take care

Have a good day everyone and as always, your in my thoughts and prayers. Janet

Good morning OH family!  Man it was 103 yeserday can't wait for this heat to go away but soon we will be saying that we wish the snow/ice would go away....LOL  Too bad it couldn't stay cool like spring all year round...LOL. I am feeling better today not so aggitated and frustrated with people must of been the heat?  I was a little grumpy yesterday when I got home because one of my roomies turn the a/c up to 75 when I was trying to get the house cooled off.  She doesn't realize that her turning the a/c up and me turning it down causes it to take longer to cool the house and use more electricity!  If she is cold why can't she put on some clothes or cover up? Man I wish I lived alone sometimes..... Ok, I have decided that I am going to water aerobics tomorrow I rearranged my day so that I can make it to class at 2pm.  I went out yesterday and bought me a big beach towel and this morning I got me a gym bag and lock for the lockers now I just have to find my swimming suit which I think is hanging in my closet? No excuses I am going....I am going to try and not let things bother me like how I look in a swimming suit and worrying about what people are thinking about me.  I have to keep telling myself that this is for my own good and it doesn't matter what others are thinking! I have to go to my PCP today after work.  I hope she has time for me cause I have a lot to talk about.  My PCP that helped me start on this weight loss journey left the practice so now I have to see this other lady there which I have seen once I just hope she thinks surgery is what I need like my other dr. did.   I go tomorrow to see my dietician which I'm not looking forward to that appt. cause I don't think I have lost much if any?  By my scale I have but I don't know how accurate my scale is? I'm having lunch tomorrow with my pastor's wife she and I are good friends and she called me this morning wanting to take me out to lunch for my birthday so I am looking forward to seeing her she has been out of town a lot over the past several months so I haven't gotten to talk to her.  Well, I have to type up my friends resume so I better get busy.  Take care everyone and stay cool..... 

Good Morning Everyone,

I would like to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone you that has been praying for our situation.

I'm really looking forward to coming to be with you all Monday!

As I said yesterday it has gotten pretty depressing around here.

I don’t go outside much in this heat but my DH has an outside job and it’s really getting to him.

I do so wish we could financially work this thing out. He has long term disability through work BUT and that’s a big BUT, When he would start drawing his social security that would stop paying and then if he did apply for long term disability we would have to find a place to live because they count the house we live in as income, and we can’t live here while they decide if he could have it.

And he can’t have the long term disability and his retirement too, it’s either one or the other.

So it’s all a rip off if you ask me!

So we are like a lot of people we are in debt with a high car payment and other bills and we do not want to destroy our credit because we were in hopes of buying a house when he retired. So Dennis said he would just have to try and keep working as long as he could. His lower legs right now are really messed up from the neuropathy they are blood red and swollen. So I’m still asking for prayer.

Jan  I’m glad you had a great birthday party for the little one, and I do pray your son’s girlfriend

works out for him. Try to stay cool.

Tammy  I take a B12 shot every 2 weeks per Dr. Hornbostal. So maybe you could talk to your doc about it. I’m have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia so I’m still pretty tired most of the time, but it might help you. I will e-mail you about our trip Monday.

Mel  I was glad to see you on the board! I do pray you continue to get all better. I’m excited to meet you Monday.

Janet  Thank you so much for caring! God Bless You!

I would hate to have to go that far for a plastic surgeon but if I have to, to get this belly flab off I will. I will e-mail you.

Deb  I’m am so praying for you and your son and wife and for that little baby Adam! God’s will we know sometimes is hard for us to understand. Just keep the faith and stand strong in your belief! And yes He is an awesome God!

To everyone else God Bless You, I’m like Lana always says I not able to remember everyone’s name but I will pray a prayer for you all. Try to stay cool.

Love you all

Brenda

Hey Jan and Everyone,             Just wanted to let you know that we made it back ok from our trip to Ill. Everything went fine. The funeral was very very sad but was a very beautiful service. I will miss her very much.       I have a bariatric meeting to go to tonite at Northeast Regional Hospital here in Kirksville. It is given by my PCP Dr. Ciesemere, who by the way has had WLS herself. It usually is a very nice and informative meeting. It is at 6:00p in the meeting room in the cafeteria. Can't wait to go. I really look forward to them to see how everyone is doin in thier proccess. Me I'm still waiting to see the doctor on Sept.19th. I'm in the last month of my six month superviced diet. So I should be right where I need to be to get the surgery done.      Everybody try to stay cool in this heat. I don't go out of the air for very long, I'm spoiled! Everybody take care. Tammy V.