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Good Monday morning gang. What a crazy last three days. We had this insane storm come through with heavy rain and high winds. Ended up losing power at 8am on Friday and just got it back at 3pm yesterday. Then the generator didn't want to work and in the process of trying to get it started it surged the house and blew out the motherboard on the new furnace. So everything I had planned for the weekend was not done. Thankfully I have only 2 1/2 days this week for work and then I'm off for the rest of the year.
I have to call my weight loss center to make an appointment to see if they can change the medication I'm currently taking as I'm at a standstill. While I haven't gained any weight I can't seem to lose any either even if I do one meal a day of high protein.
QOTD: Are you ready for Christmas? I am for the most part. I have to grab a couple of gift cards and finish wrapping some gifts.
B: coffee
L: 2 slices cauliflower pizza
D: Stuffed mushrooms and salad
Hitting the Y and finishing wrapping gifts.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Which Magnesium should I how much? Also, I am 14 years out. Also, my hair started thinning a lot over the past two years. Don't you lose your hair not long after surgery? I never did lose my hair after surgery, but I am doing any and everything I can to thicken my hair. My hair grows long, it's just very thin. I take the required supplements for bariatric patients. I would like to know your opinion about this and advice would be appreciated. Thanks very much.
Monica
on 12/18/25 6:45 am - Amarillo, TX
Good morning y'all.
surgery went ok. It was a rough night as the nerve block isn't lasting as long as they said it would. The hydrocodone isn't touching it. I accidentally took an 800mg ibuprofen. I was discombobulated. My gawd it helped and I so wish I hadn't taken it. My stomach has been upset. I'll stick to the Tylenol 4s. I. Got nauseated at the hospital but it wasn't too bad. They gave me some finnergin.
I had a big 10 minute cry. Very irritated I guess and was unable to take my depression meds. I hate the sling more than any thing. It's making my neck ache. The incision hurts a lot too. They said I bled a lot.
today we have to go to pick up a prescription and Walmart. I want to get out too but it was challenging to get ready lol
QOTD: coffee or spiced chai.
B: egg burrito
thanks for the good thoughts for yesterday!
Good Thursday morning menuer's. I've got all the stuff ready to go for the luncheon today just have to bring it upstairs and set it up. Everyone is really excited.
I have tomorrow off and I'm hoping to go to a small event at a local library that will be doing a presentation on Krampus, Gryla the Christmas witch and the Yule Cat. Should be interesting as it will be talking about the origins of each of them. Depending on the weather tonight I might see if Irvin wants to go to RI and do candlelight shopping in Chepachet.
QOTD: What's your go to holiday drink? Either hot apple cider or a little egg nog depends on the mood I'm in.
B: just coffee this morning
L: all sorts of things from the luncheon. Stuffed sole, cranberry pork loin, steak tips with portabella mushrooms, several different appetizers, side dishes and all sorts of desserts. Should be a fun time.
D: yea probably too full from lunch to eat. LOL
Hitting the Y quick after work.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Hump Day gang!! Halfway through another week. My physical went well yesterday. Today I have to pick up the desserts and tableware for our Christmas Luncheon tomorrow. Other than that, it should be a pretty quiet day.
I made a shrimp gumbo yesterday that came out so tasty. I haven't made one of those in several years and just had a hankering for some Cajuan food.
I'll be thinking about you Mel hoping the surgery goes well today and the ride back home isn't too bad.
QOTD: What holiday food instantly brings back memories? My aunt's coconut custard pie. It was the best I've ever had.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: chili chicken tacos
D: broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hi, hope your day is going well and your physical is a good one.
Wishing the best for you Melanie. You do so much for your family, don't let them push you to doing too much during your recovery.
Today I see the plastic surgeon for the last time (I think) to see how my nose is healing. Wish I was seeing him to schedule lipo and skin removal, ha.
Haven't been eating clean but amazingly still losing. The days usually consist of just ho****er for breakfast, a protein drink or bar for lunch, two proteins and a veg for dinner. Then i go off the rails in the evening: dry cereal or a few crackers, a serving of a homemade protein pudding or 1-2 pieces of SF chocolate candy. I'm trying to figure out how to space the Wellbutrin and Naltrexone so that it works better at night.
Still chugging along on Christmas sewing. Batch sewing so most projects are at least 50% done.
QOTD: I did but can't honestly remember when I figured out the truth. Must not have been that big a deal.
Just got a message that the surgeon's office flooded so they had to reschedule. Sorry about their mess but glad to have all this afternoon to sew!
Have a great day everybody.
Good Morning Gang. I'm off today and have a few things to do. One is my yearly physical that's been rescheduled a few times. Then some more Christmas shopping. I have to finish sending out Christmas and Yule cards. We actually slept in late until 7.
Good Luck tomorrow Mel with your surgery. I hope it helps with some of your pain.
QOTD: When you were a kid did you believe in Santa Clause? I did until I was 12 or 13, then one of my sisters told me he wasn't real and that our mom bought the presents.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: not sure will probably grab something while out
D: chicken burgers and toss salad
Hitting the Y tonight.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
on 12/15/25 6:38 am - Amarillo, TX
on 12/15/25 6:37 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
i have a lot to do today. Clean my room, finish wrapping presents...and do some laundry. I hate prepping for a surgery. Since I won't be able to use my arm just a whole lot at first I'm trying to get things done so it won't all be on my mom.
yesterday was hectic. My brother and nieces birthday party was held here. We also made them dinner. Quite ungrateful parents...that's for f-in sure. Of course my SIL did absolutely nothing. We worked our ass off and are so sore and tired.
Still I don't have a clue as to what time my surgery is Wednesday. That irritates me. I don't get it but oh well.
QOTD: usually just making desserts for the big day. Try to relax a bit and getting things ready.
B: was a breakfast burrito and coffee...and a small slice of stolen.
L: likely something pretty easy. Maybe eggs and a piece of toast
D: ???
AI prompt pic dump!
Happy Monday Gang. Burr it is very cold this morning. It was -1 at my house with the windchill and it isn't supposed to warm up much either. I'm only working 3 days this week and also next week then I'm off for the rest of the year. I can't believe this year is almost over. Irvin and I had a great time Friday night at the restaurant. The food is always amazing there and I had leftovers all weekend. I'm hoping to go to an event this Friday a few towns away it's a Yuletide celebration.
QOTD: Do you do anything on Christmas Eve? Year's ago we would go around to the kids houses and deliver a fruit basket to them, but since Covid we've just stayed home and watched Christmas movies.
B: coffee and scrambled eggs with bacon
L: shrimp and fettuccini
D: bake chicken thighs.
I have some Christmas shopping to do after work so I'm not sure if we are going to get to the Y tonight.
Have a great day everyone!!
This was my prime rib from Friday.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
