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Mel I've been watching the weather and it looks like Texas is really going to get smacked with ice. Make sure you and your mom have plenty of water, batteries for flashlights, maybe the night before if you have a bathtub fill it in case you lose power. Do you guys have a generator by chance?
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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February 12th isn't that far away. It's better than having to wait until May.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Good Wednesday morning gang. Boy is it cold this morning. It was zero when I took the dog out and fed the rabbits. I felt bad for Meisha because after 5 minutes she kept picking up her feet one at a time so needless to say she never went potty. I put some mushers secret on them, but I'm not sure how much that helped. If she wouldn't be such a baby about putting booties on I would get some for her. Saturday the high is supposed to -20 due windchill. Not looking forward to that day.
Should be quiet at work today not much going on that I'm aware of. I think we are planning another "football party" for Friday for the Patriots. Hopefully they beat the Broncos and head to the Superbowl.
QOTD: When planning meals what's some of your go to vegetables to incorporate with a protein? I love most all vegetables, but I know some like corn and peas are high in carbs and sugars. I mostly eat Swiss Chard, spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Bok Choy and romaine lettuce.
B: coffee and 2 scrambled eggs with1 slice of cheese and deli ham
L: yankee pot roast and french onion soup
D: air fryer chicken drumsticks
I have to double check the Y schedule, but I think tonight is a water aerobics class we want to take.
Have a great day everyone.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Good Tuesday Morning Gang!! We are heading into cold snap with temps in the negative numbers due to wind chill. I can't wait until Winter is over I just don't like the cold.
So, I have a co-worker who wants to purchase processed rabbits from me. He's looking to get 15-20 rabbits a year. Looks like we will be getting a few more breeding pairs. That way we have enough rabbit for us and to sell to a couple of people. Irvin is already planning how he's going to set up some more hutches.
Not much going on at work. I sent out the emails about upcoming trainings. We did have to terminate a crane operator due to poor attendance so we will be posting that position. We are up to 4 open positions which is rather unusual, but things happen
QOTD: If you could have one piece of exercise equipment at your house what would you pick? I already have a treadmill which I like, but I would like to have a recumbent exercise bike. I started using one at the Y and it's pretty comfortable.
B: coffee and breakfast wrap
L: leftover fried chicken
D: liver and onions
Today is going to be a weight training day at the Y.
Have a great day everyone!!!
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Good Morning Gang. Sorry for the late posting. Woke up to 6inches of snow so I messaged my boss and told him I would be in late. I shoveled around the car and Jeep, started them up while Irvin got the plow truck ready. I took my time getting in since the back roads were rather crappy. The highway was good though.
The Patriots won against the Texans, so we are off to play the Broncos who unfortunately lost their starting quarterback to an ankle injury. I do feel bad he got hurt, but that might just give the Pats and advantage.
We added another breeding pair of rabbits to the herd. They are Californians white with black ears and facial features. Very excited about them since they were one breed I really wanted. I was able to trade a Silver Fox doe for the Californian doe and paid $25 for the buck.
QOTD: Do you feel you eat balanced meals (protein, vegetables, etc)? For the most part I do. There are some days that I just do protein and forgo the other stuff I've made.
B: coffee and 2 eggs with ham and cheese
L: rabbit stew (OMG it came out so good for the first time making it)
D: 1 country fried chicken thigh with steamed zucchini
The Y is open today so we will be hitting that after I get home from work.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Happy Friday Gang!! The computer was being finicky this morning and not loading OH finally got on.
So back in December someone had used one of the plow trucks here at work done at the wellhouse and damaged the plow. They never reported it. Me being the detective I am and with the new camera system I was able to find out what day, time, and who was driving the truck. I let the plant manager know and showed him the footage. I believe it was just an accident, but they did not report it.
Things went well with the corporate guys that came to visit yesterday. There were a few minor things they found one being the flag that for weeks I had been saying needed to be changed out. Other than that, it was a pretty good day.
Very cold this morning 5 degrees is the high and we are supposed to get some snow this weekend not much, but enough to cover things again.
QOTD: Do you take your required supplement every day? I had a lapse a few years ago, but since then I make sure every Sunday I put all my vitamins in my pill box and keep it on the counter so I don't forget.
B: coffee and 2 hard boiled eggs
L: chicken wings and 2 slices of pizza
D: pork chops and kale
The Y is closed today for some sort of issue/maintenance with their heating system we both got the email last night so we will have a relaxing night.
Have a great day and weekend everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Friday-Eve Gang. Irvin decided he wanted baked half of chicken with red sauce and mozzarella cheese along with homemade mac and cheese so that is what he got. I made myself some seasoned chicken thighs since I'm not a huge fan of red sauce. He loved it. I had also picked up some berries and whipped cream for dessert, but he was full from the chicken and mac & cheese. We will have that tonight.
Came to work this morning to find out a couple of corporate people were coming here today. I did a quick cleanup of the office really just straightening a few things out. They got here at 7:30 about 10 minutes after I finished things. I offered to do the weekly walk around of the hazardous waste areas to help the EH&S technician out. Since I've taken a haz waste course and I'm certified I can do it. It's not really that hard of a thing and only takes about 20 minutes to complete.
QOTD: If you got to your ideal weight would you want to have plastic surgery done? While I'm far from my ideal weight I have thought about it. I would get my stomach done as that area is the worse for loose skin. My arms and thighs are not that bad and I could live with them.
B: coffee and 2 hard boiled eggs
L: 1 chicken thigh and 1 cup of mac & cheese
D: I think we will just do the fruit.
Tonight at the Y will be the weight circuit since we didn't go last night.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Hump Day Gang!!
Well for once Irvin had some good luck. His CDL license was downgraded in 2024 due to not having his DOT physical done. At the time he wasn't planning on driving anymore so didn't really care, but recently he decided he wanted it back. Since his license needed to be renewed by his birthday which is today, I had started calling a few weeks back to see what he had to do to get it upgraded back to a CDL. I had called the DMV and was told since it was over 2 years, he needed to take the knowledge and road test over along with getting an up-to-date DOT physical. He did the physical on the 5th. The doctor sent the certificate to the DMV that day. It was going to take a few weeks to get the road and knowledge test set up so he decided to just renew as a regular license until he could get the other things done. When he went to the DMV yesterday, they gave him a new CDL license because they had received the new medical certificate and he doesn't have to do the two tests over. That saves a few hundred dollars.
The body scale should be coming in today and we are rather excited about it. There is an E&I interview today and a 90-day review of a new hire. The water wash went well yesterday and hopefully boiler 2 stays good until the scheduled outage in March.
QOTD: Do you eat on a regular dinner size plate or do you use a smaller salad plate? That is one thing I've done about 95% of the time since surgery is keep consistent with eating my meals at home on a smaller salad plate. I remember my surgeon telling me to use that instead of a bigger plate because with the bigger plate you are more tempted to eat more food especially slider foods.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: French onion soup and 1/2 chicken salad wrap
D: whatever Irvin wants I'll make him for his birthday
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
That's great your Bariatric doctor is working with you.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Good Tuesday Morning Gang!! The workout went well last night. We got a really good lesson on how to properly use the different circuit machines and how many reps/intervals we each should be doing. For me since I'm looking for weight loss it was more reps, but with lighter weights. That keeps your heart rate up and metabolism boosted. While Irvin wants to gain muscle he did less reps, but heavier weights. We did learn some great stuff.
The water wash has started here at work and so far so good. There are two interviews today for Utility Operators and one tomorrow for an E&I tech.
QOTD: What is your biggest struggle when it comes to nutrition? Mine is properly tracking what I eat. The portion/serving size, calories, carbs, sugars, proteins, fats.
B: coffee and two eggs scrambled with cheese
L: Slice of chicken loaf
D: small tossed salad with hard boiled egg
Tonight at the Y we will be doing low impact exercises. I believe treadmill and elliptical.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Oh and we ordered a full body scale. The thing checks everything from weight to muscle mass to fat mass and all sorts of other stuff.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Good Morning Gang!! We had a lazy weekend except for Saturday morning. We met with the personal trainer at the Y and have a plan set for M-F. The Patriots won last night and advance in the playoffs. They haven't been to the playoffs since 2019 when Tom Brady one his 6th Superbowl with them. Crossing fingers they make it back this year.
We have a water wash tomorrow on boiler 2 just a maintenance thing. Not all that much else going on at work this week as of yet.
QOTD: What is your favorite healthy fat? Hands down for me is avocados. Either fresh or as avocado oil. The second would be MCT oil. I stay away from vegetable oils
B: mushroom coffee made with caramel protein shake
L: one flour tortilla with thin slices steak and 2 slices of cheese
D: two hard boiled eggs
Tonight at the Y we will be working with the trainer on our new weights routine.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Friday Gang!! Glad it is finally the weekend. The week went by pretty fast probably because I was busy at work and at home. I have three huge bags of papers/junk to toss from going through more stuff in the office. I was looking at it this morning, and I can't believe how much stuff I had just thrown in there. Still have a ways to go, but I've made just a huge dent that I'm getting excited to get the garden stuff started.
Remember how I said yesterday I found the food journal I originally used when I was first out of surgery (it was fully filled out), well I found another one that I must have bought but never used. So starting Monday I will be tracking everything again like I did when first out of surgery. The name of it is DietMinder.
QOTD: Do you keep yourself well hydrated? I know some struggle with drinking enough fluids including water. I keep well hydrated all have. Sometimes I think I might drink too much water, but besides water I only ever have coffee, tea, or a protein shake. My main source of fluids is just good ole H2O.
B: mushroom coffee made with premier protein caramel
L: 4oz chicken breast with 1/2 cup steamed broccoli salt/pepper 1tbsp butter
D: Not sure if I'm going to make fish or not I will leave that up to Irvin
I did the treadmill at home this morning for 30 minutes.
Have a great day and weekend everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Friday-Eve Menuer's. The roads were very slick this morning with blac**** and unfortunately I saw a pretty bad accident on my way into work. I'm not sure how many cars were involved but it was multiple ones. People traveling way to fast and not paying attention to the condition of the roads. Hopefully no one was seriously injured.
Irvin got me so inspired with the cleaning he did the other day that last night I spent 3 hours sorting through stuff in the office and took two huge bags of junk/trash into work with me. I would say I got 1/3 of it cleaned out. Even started organizing my craft and gardening stuff better. I found one of the original food journals that I used when I first had the bypass done. I think I'm going to order another one of them.
QOTD: If you could go back to when you first had surgery what would you do different? I would definitely take better advantage of the honeymoon period to get all the weight off and some extra. I also would have had a set exercise plan in place. Sometimes I feel like I failed myself even though I have been able to keep 70lbs off. Of course I still need to lose a good 50-60.
B: mushroom chai made with premier protein
L: 4oz boneless skinless chicken breast with one slice of Swiss cheese and 1 cup steamed zucchini
D: none trying to stick to one meal
Irvin and I are set to meet with one of the trainers on Saturday morning to get a set workout plan in place. Pretty excited about it.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Mel that's awesome. Some people may not think 7lbs is a big deal, but I sure know it is. I'm so happy for you.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Happy Hump Day Gang!! Thankfully the forecast for icy conditions did not happen this morning. Instead, it was warm enough to just have some rain. I did leave a bit earlier for work just in case. Not much going on today at work just finishing up my month/year end stuff.
When I got home Irvin had washed the kitchen and bathroom floors, swept the hallway and living room and cleaned up the attached garage. We had been throwing boxes and stuff in there. I think he said today he was going to sort through some more of his stuff in the basement and toss what he doesn't need or is just no good.
QOTD: I know I've asked this before, but what do you use to track food, cals, fats, carbs,etc.? I've used my Fitbit, Myfitnesspal, and handwritten things out, but for some reason I can't seem to stick to anything long term like I did when I was first out of surgery. I know there are days that I think I'm eating the right amount, but I don't think I am and I do think that is part of my problem with being stuck in the weight loss. If anyone has any other suggestions I'm all ears.
B: mushroom coffee made with premier protein
L: 2 slices deli ham and 2 slices of cheddar cheese on a spinach wrap
D: hoping to skip it again like I did last night
I'm calling the Y today to see who is available for personal trainers to get with to set a workout plan up.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Morning Gang. We have LOTO training going on which stands for lockout tagout due to the fact that at a few other facilities there have been injuries because of improperly locking out equipment. There will be another training like this on Thursday to get the rest of the employees who couldn't make it today.
I cleaned off my center island last night. It amazes me how much junk can accumulate on a flat surface. Irvin is looking to go back to work even though he's retired. He's just bored at home and wants to make extra money to buy land.
QOTD: What's a weight loss thing you're working on this year? I'm working on a more structured workout plan. Yea we've been going to the Y, but honestly, we've been doing a little of this and that and nothing really structured. I'm going to see about getting with one of the personal trainers to get on a schedule.
B: coffee and breakfast wrap with egg/bacon/cheese
L: leftover pot roast
D: skipping dinner working towards doing one meal a day
Irvin did a 4 day fast and got his blood sugar down to 95 and he's doing OMAD with it being a good high protein.
We will discuss tonight how we want to go forward with the workouts.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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I wish more readers would post, but alas we can't force people to do something they don't want to.
That is great news about the Mayo diet. Sorry to hear about your mom. I know she struggles with things. Here's to a good phone appointment.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Happy Monday Gang!! What a great weekend. We finally got the meat rabbits to freezer camp and I couldn't be happier. They dressed out between 2.5 and 3 lbs. each which is pretty good. So now we have another protein option in the freezer. I'm getting a group of people together for some freedom ranger meat chickens to be ordered for the Spring. I'm finding it is cheaper in the long run to raise more of our own animals than to purchase meats in the supermarket. The prices keep going up and up and the quality of the meat isn't as good as it was. I'm lucky to have a farm nearby that makes their own animal fed that can purchased in bulk.
We have a lot of stuff going on already at work. A training on Wednesday and a third-party audit on Thursday. I have a feeling 2026 at work is going to be a hellish year.
QOTD: How has 2026 started off for you? So far at home it has been pretty darn good. At work well that's another story. LOL
B: coffee and protein shake
L: steak quesadilla
D: turkey salad over toss salad
Hitting the Y for some weights and treadmill
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Good Friday Morning Gang!! So I woke up yesterday to 5 inches of snow and no internet. Which was kind of a bummer. I did have a nice Christmas, birthday and New Year's Eve though.
Back to work today and boy did our plant go out with bang in 2025. I found out this morning that on the 26th our plant went black which means the turbine was tripped and took the entire plant offline. The plant was finally back up and running on the 31st, but it really backed up the tipping floor since we couldn't process any trash. I have a ton of work to do for month and year end so today should fly by.
QOTD: Do you make any New Year's resolutions? Years ago I did, but I found that I never stuck with them so instead I just focus on doing something each month whether it's cleaning out a space or reorganizing stuff.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: Leftover steak
D: turkey salad
Hitting the Y tonight and then just chilling.
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Good New Year's Eve gang!!! This is going to be quick because I got up late and my daughter is going to cut my hair. Since I had my colonoscopy a few months ago my hair has been thinning due to being under anesthesia. It happens every time to me and my hair is looking rather rough.
Not going to eat anything today just because we are having sirloin steak, stuffed mushroom, clam chowder and shrimp ****tail.
Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year. See you all next year. :)
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Good Morning gang!! Boy is it cold here today. We have a high of 20 degrees, but a windchill that is putting us in single digits. Later on we are supposed to have 50-60 mph gusts not looking forward to that.
Finally got my microwave table put together only had it in a box for 6 months. LOL I have some cleaning to do in the house, but other than that it's kinda just going to be a lazy day. The Y is currently closed for a few days for cleaning of the entire building. I guess it'something they do twice a year.
I'm waiting hear back from the weight loss center about a sooner appointment since they currently have me down for May 8th.
B: coffee and 2 eggs with ham
L: just more leftover soups
D: veal and mushrooms
Have a great day everyone!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Happy Monday gang!!! What a fabulous Christmas and weekend. For my birthday yesterday we went to Hmart in MA a huge Asian market. It was an hour away, but so worth it. Their fresh seafood was out of this world stuff I've never seen in a regular market. I got a hot pot and table top burner to use with it.
The weather is crappy here, but I'm not working until Friday so I'll do some inside stuff.
QOTD: What are your plans for the up coming holiday? We are planning on staying home and watching movie. I'll be making some sirloin steaks and potentially other Korean dishes.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: left over hot pot
D: Not sure I have all sorts of stuff to choose from
Last night dinner.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Happy Wednesday and Christmas Eve Gang!!! I'm getting out of work at 12:30 and don't have to go bac****il next year woo hoo. I have to take a quick run to Home Depot to get paint and then finish up a few things. The Y is closing early today and closed tomorrow so we won't be heading there. I have to find out if I need to get some things for a fruit basket to bring to Irvin's son's house tomorrow.
B: coffee and 2 eggs bites
L: leftover chicken thigh
D: Not 100% sure, but I'm thinking some sort of seafood.
Have a Merry Christmas everyone and stay safe!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Good Tuesday Morning Gang!! This is going to be quick because I have to run to Home Depot for work and it's started to snow.
We still don't have the furnace working, but the portable heater we have is keeping the house at 69 degrees. One advantage to a ranch house that was once heated by electric. The place is so insulated that it does keep the heat in well. I got all the presents wrapped and I'm waiting to hear from Irvin's son as to what he wants me to bring for dinner.
QOTD: Do play Powerball when the prize gets crazy high? I have one set of numbers I've been playing for years, but with it being 1.7billion dollars we have been doing a pool at work for the last two weeks. We figure someone has to win why not us.
B: coffee and protein shake
L: La Stella's pizza
D: baked chicken thighs.
Weather permitting we will be going to the Y tonight.
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
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
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Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
