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on 9/22/25 6:33 am - Amarillo, TX
Oh no. That makes me incredibly sad. She was such a sweet lady. Always supported us.
may her memory be a blessing to all that knew her.
Jim,
I always enjoyed Mary's thoughtful replies. Thank you for letting us know. She was truly a gem.
Good morning, everyone!
I believe that White Dove (Mary) passed away late last week. If I'm wrong, and this is a Mark Twain situation, I greatly apologize, but I know that she will forgive me.
I will miss Mary, I loved her Angela's Ashes type stories of growing up in a huge Irish Catholic family, her groundbreaking as a woman in the computer programming industry, and her savvy WLS advice.
A smart lady, excellent writer, and kind soul. Rest in Peace, White Dove.
Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
on 9/19/25 6:34 am - Amarillo, TX
on 9/19/25 6:30 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
The pain clinic appointment was a bust. They always disappoint. The pain is just annoying. Also saw my case manager at the mental health clinic. It was nice to vent. I am really stressed out right now. Blargh times a million.
today is a thrift store day. We also have to drop off a load to them as my mom is cleaning out her closets. I am planning to clean a bit too on my room.
We've decided not to keep momma. We tried to introduce her to the others and it didn't go well. It's not fair to keep her in my room. I love her so so much but it'd be selfish to keep her,
QOTD: pain, since I can't take NSAIDs the pain is horrible. Tylenol is pretty much worthless for arthritis. I regret the surgery for that. I had to try though. Depression is bad right now so that may explain my answer! LOL
B: small piece of banana bread and a piece of cheese
L: small salad
D: eggs, green chili sausage...maybe made into a burrito with
momma
Woo Hoo Friday is here and the weather is just perfect. The weekend is supposed to be Fall like. We are going to the Mystic Garlic Festival tomorrow morning and then I'm not sure what else we will be doing this weekend.
Today at work we are having a retirement party for one of the guys and then at the end of December we will be having another one. Should be a rather quiet day only other thing I have to do is help a co-worker sign up for FMLA.
QOTD: What is one thing you struggle with since having WLS? I still struggle with food at times. Not all the time, but there are definitely days that I let the stupid head hunger take over. Then I eat something that I know is not going to agree with me and have almost instant regret. I do wish I had better control over that.
B: coffee and breakfast wrap
L: jersey mikes that's what Phil wanted for his retirement lunch
D: we might be going out for dinner after football practice.
No Y tonight.
Have a great day and weekend gang!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
So glad the sinus surgery went well and the removal of stitches and such.
That's awesome on the weight loss. The Contrave is that injections or pills? Did your PCP prescribe it? I think when I go back in November to the medical weight loss program I'm going to see about something different. What I've been on for the last year and half seems to not be working as well as it was in the beginning no matter what I do even if I fast for a couple of days. I'm stuck at a 30lb loss, but still have 50 to go.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Those are so beautiful. I love the ones with the red and green stones in them.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Good morning, everyone!
We got in pretty late last night, so I will post more tomorrow, but we had a great trip.
Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
on 9/18/25 5:01 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
Still not feeling great. Sick and tired of being sick and tired.
i have two appointments today. I am going to have to talk to the pain clinic about getting of the T4's and just trying the codeine. I read an article by Sanja Gupta that said Tylenol is not good for nerve pain, that it can make it worse. It'll be an uphill battle. The other is just with my case manager at the mental health clinic.
good luck about the house to Irvin's son!
QOTD: true self would be a regular ol jackass or a baby pigmie hippo. Ha ha. In reality it's something like a dog with anxiety issues.
B: hard boiled eggs, sausage and cheese...coffee
L: no clue
D: thin crust pizza (spinach Alfredo).
