What's New Friday TGIF (Late Thursday night)

Well, it's Friday here ... wish I were home and not at work. We got surprised by a second review, so we're stuck here even later than we would have been (the first reviewer is done and the story edited and the page sent, but the theater reviewer came in and said she had a review ... we weren't told of this). So we're stuck here for at least another half hour, 45 minutes. I told you, this day has just been crap (and it's now Friday and continuing). Well, that's all I'm going to say. Have a good day and talk to you later.

Good morning Eileen and all! It is 3:50 AM and once again insomnia has reared its ugly head.  I am so mentally drained and exhausted but I cannot fall asleep.  Perhaps tonite (this morning) I can't sleep cause I took a short "nod-off" nap early evening.  You know, one of those sitting at the table, head slumps forward, mouth hangs open and the drooling begins.  Then the phone rang and the rest is history.   There are only 2 1/2 school days left not counting today....where did the year go????  I will be glad in some ways...no more lunches, no more projects, tests, and stress.  Yeah!!!  My DS is burned out, too...couldn't even study much tonite for finals.  He had stomach problems, headache, eyes burning/aching, nausea, falling asleep, etc., and tense!!  I will be glad when this is over!!!!! Everything seems to be exacerbated due to the heatwave!!  It was almost 90 today and quite humid.  Our a/c isn't on in the house yet...DH is at his parents' house, so I have to wait til he gets back to get the a/c on.  Not worth opening windows cause it is so humid outside.  I just shut the windows, the blinds and drapes and turn on the ceiling fans and tower fans.  It helps, but still 80 something in the house.  And then goofy me ate soup for dinner???  On Thursday, I met Mary for lunch.  Had some wonderful turkey chickpea chili at Panera's.  Then we gabbed til 3 (school buses arrive at home), and took my DS for a haircut. I think I am starting to get drowsy.  Time to take advantage  of sleepies!  Headed up to bed for an hour and 1/2, and start another day. Lots to do today, too!!  Maybe it will cool down a bit. Hope yours is swell! Hugs, Lora 

morning! eileen; i read your horrid day yesterday-i am so sorry that all of that condo stuff is still haunting you-and that dr's appt-whoa!! makes NO sense!and now the extra review...how many hours per week do you get paid for? how many are you scheduled? or is newspaper different? anyhow- sposed to get to 90 here today...ac running full force and the one at work was working yetsredya thank goodness! tho i did take a personal fan and stuck it under my desk in case! not sure what our weekend holds- shopping-dog food cat food peanut butter..stuff like that! work some on our veggie gardening.... well- hoping everyone has a better friday! and sending hugs and prayers!and a special whoo hoo to our kathikins!!!!!

Hey Eileen and everyone! I haven't had a chance to get on the site the last couple of days. I've been running and then just plain tired. I picked N up from the hospital yesterday, went to the dentist, and then took N home. I got to see my sweet baby. He gave me an honest to goodness belly laugh. He is cutting his first 2 teeth. Last doc vist put him at 10 lbs. He is coming to stay with Grandma Aime for a few weeks starting today. Maybe I can put some pounds on him.  I am attending a Retirement party this evening for a school employee. She has worked for the system for over 35 years. Pam is a sweetheart. I really wish her well.  I don't know if it was the heat, the dentist, or just normal tired, but I ended up going to bed about 8 last night. I woke around midnight to let the dog out. I went right back to sleep. I should have plenty of rest for today. I hope everyone has a great day and weekend.

Have a much better day Eileen. Crap Days start to wear us out. We are finally getting some warm temperatures. Everybody is complain about the heat and humidity while I am sooooo happy to feel comfortable. It feels marvelous to have feeling in my hands and feet and no aches from the cold. I asked Tom if he was going to set up the AC this week end. He asked if that meant the AC would be running while I sat next to my electric heater. I had 2 UN-WOW moments. Ran into a cousin and then an old friend for the first time since surgery. At first, neither of them recognized me. Both asked if I was very ill and said I look emaciated. Kind of strong reactions. After answering their many questions: you must be sick all the time? don't you EVER eat? what is your doctor doing about this? on and on with negative type questions - I felt like crap. Geeze - I didn't think I looked so horrible. I understand that going from 320 to 113 makes me look different, but sick and emaciated - I don't see that.  My body image is certainly off. When I look in the mirror the image is not thin, not fat, yet not right either. At what point do we come to terms with these new images and how do we reach that realization?  Lately I can better understand how a person with anorexia looks in the mirror and sees fat. I don't see fat but I don't see thin either. Is this all part of WLS or am I just plain NUTS? Thanks for listening to me babble and vent Annette

you are NOT nuts--you are different than they remember and they cannot comprehend...... hugs

Margo, Thanks. You always make me feel good!!!

Hey Big Sis,  You are a third of the person they remember, so it must be shocking for them to see you so "thin", and I think you are thin, but too thin, nope, just the right size for your frame.  As for when you will see what is really in the mirror, I've heard it can take up to 3 years for our minds to catch up.  Enjoy your thinness and before they probably were thinking, oh my, the poor dear, how big she is. . .   Hugs, Laureen

Laureen, Many hugs and thank you.  Have a glorious trip. Take pictures and tell us all about the trip. We'll be waiting to hear from you. Annette

Annette: I have some issues with body image too. I am not as thin as you, but I can look in the mirror sometimes and still see the fat person I was and not the thinner person I am. It's all part of the process ... I think it takes our minds time to catch up. You're no more nuts than I am ... oh wait, I'm the one in therapy!

Hang in there, you're just fine.