Howdy...just letting someone know I'm alive

Working 7 da a week, grabbing the money while people are wanting to take vacations.  I have a week end job at the hospital..40hr on fri/sat/sun. with the economy  all the extra money dried up.  suddenly I have  4 other hospitals wanting me to work during the week. So I'm grabbing it while it lasts, but I am tired and it is so hard to eat right (staying in a hotel for last 2 months 2 hr from Home) and grabbing cookies here and there. I think it has slowed my weight loss to a stall, but not gaining. But since I've been told you have approx 6 mo to make new good habits and ways of living, I'm fast using up that time spinning my wheels.  You really have to make this an absolute priority, don't you. Because if you don't it is too easy to let things slide.  By the way, has anyone noticed as you get older (me)  your feet become more slick.  I can't even get into the hotel bathtub without slipping. I have to put a hand towel down to not fall in the bathtub.  Or is it me/??

My feet do not get slick, quite the opposite.  They are chapped and rough with my old age.

Well, I would be opposite. I've also noticed my skin has become very soft. I need to harden up.

hey good to see u post, and please please take the time to find yourself
something proper to eat.  bad habits do creep in so easily.

im with you on the feet.  part of it is that the feet  lose fat as we age, and become
thinner, flatter, and therefore slicker. 

be safe and well, jacki

So, one of the only places I need fat (other than breasts and butt) I'm losing.  Go figure. I guess there is nothing I can do. I used to wonder how people fell so much in the bathtubs...now I know, they have flat skinny feet and can't get traction on the snow skis that used to be their feet. 

I'm going to try, getting little cans of tuna, but it really doesn't satisfy..craving fruit big time.  I'm having trouble sleeping right now, but I think that is more me getting off my medicine trazedone that would help me sleep. Found out trazedone (ironically from the psychologist at the bariatric support group a month ago) causes restless leg  syndrome...I , of course, had restless arm syndrome. So now my arms do not have the creepy crawleys, but I wake up every hour thinking it is time to get up.  Well, have to get ready for work. thanks for the concern.

i just re read your post

im sleepy

they should have fruit in the hospital cafeteria or coffee shop.  check that
out

good luck with the feet. be careful please

I can get fruit, but I'm not supposed to eat it..they have us on a very limited carbohydrates.  I am to have at least 3 oz of protein and can have 1/2 cup of veggies per meal (I usually eat one cup)  I eat the carbmaster kroger yogurt..2 cups per meal, for 2 of my meals.  again, not satisfying. But I think my trouble is bad time head hunger.

Hi Red,
I'm not having the slippery feet problem but my feet are skis- size 11 Wide. I think they would be 11 Mediums now except for the fact that I have two huge bunions that make the regular width uncomfortable. I can't tell where you are post surgery- how many months? My weight loss slowed way down by 6 months post op.... I did end up losing over 100 lbs., but I didn't reach goal (yet). The eating "correctly" is difficult now... the exercise is crucial too. I just keep plugging along. I am very happy to be where I am and I am resolving to keep going down... want to join me?
Julia

My surgery was 3/2/09. so I'm 12 weeks.  And eating right is already hard..

I feel for ya! I am noticing a lot of body changes but not sure how much is from WLS and how much is from menopause. Glad to hear you are in demand!!! That's great even though I am sure it is exhausting. I also always put a hand towel down in hotel tubs for extra safety.