TGIF-what's new revue

Good morning to my OFF family. I hope that everyones Friday is good...and if not that just makes knowing the week end is hours away a lot better.

I am going to work on getting some of this junk out of here. I just have to much of it! It is either going to the storage unit, the Goodwill or the dumpster. That is the only places that I know of because if it isn't something that I need or use it is outta here!!!  You can only take so much of clutter and I have had my fill. I am making the most of the time of Bill being home...that is the only way I can accept the fact that he isn't getting paid for it!

The weather is suppose to hot hot hot starting tomorrow for the next few days. The heat index is going to be over 100..highly unusual that we haven't had any of those days this summer. I know that the weather this summer has been a lot cooler than usual...makes one wonder what the heck is going on. ha ha   But I am not looking forward to the heat index this week end. I just can't take heat like that....and I think for the most part it is the heart problem. I kind of like the heat now since I am always so cold. I know that most of the week end is going to be spent here in my little humble abode! At least the air is working and I can always have it turned up near 80* so I am comfortable. But....since Bill isn't smoking he is having hot flashes...so it might go down since I am not in the mood to hear him whine about being hot. I can always put a sweater on I guess. ha ha

Misty is tired this morning too...just like the rest of us. She has been sleeping on the back of the couch all morning and she didn't get up when I got up either. Most of the time she is there at my side of the bed when my eyes open. She looked up at me when I came out and she wanted petted but she looked so tired.

I am going to get going now. I am anxious to get moving on getting this stuff out! I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers are being said for everyone. Have a great day and don't forget to do some scattering........

Hi!

I haven't been feeling well for the past 4 days or so.
Not sure if it's lingering from surgery last week or if it's something else.
I'm feeling VERY tired, mentally and physically.....
I've not had any tea for 5 days.....I'm thinking the lack of my morning caffeine is dragging me down.  I've tried a cup of coffee in the morning but just don't enjoy it like I do my tea....I like my coffee in the afternoon (weird I know)
My bowels are still not back to 100% and I know that is contributing to my overall not feeling right.
I'm also thinking my lack of exercise over the past 2 weeks is making me feel "icky".  So this morning I FORCED myself to get on the treadmill.  I still can't ride the bike (due to surgery) for another 2 weeks so it's gotta be back to the treadmill.  Let me tell you working out in the compression garment is not comfortable, but no more excuses!  I'm very happy I pushed myself this morning. 

We will staying in the single level ranch house......not moving to the beach house.  
Hoping to go furniture shopping next week.......it will be nice to start settling down.

I think I'll go get a cup of green tea....no caffeine but it is healthier than coffee (at least that's what the experts say this month.....)

Hope everyone is doing and feeling well
Ruth

Well...IF I can make myself get off this computer and back to the sewing machine and IF I can get further along on this big do rag order, I'll get to go diving tomorrow. It's been a couple of weeks and my gills are getting crispy! Betty and I plan to go to Huntsville to Blue Lagoon this trip. Then IF I can get away from there soon enough DH and I plan to be at the dinner in Katy tomorrow night. I'll sure be glad whenDH is fully recovered from his hernia surgery and can dive again...I miss my dive buddy!

Good afternoon
I have been working on my 1000 cal pre-op diet plan.  I wanted to start early and not freak out when it came to the wire the end of August.  So I found this site http://my-calorie-counter.everydayhealth.com

It is a nice online FREE tool that helps me track what I need - my case calories.  Well I don't have to tell those who have been there done that - 1000 cal is not a lot!  It is in fact a scary low cal diet for me.  But I am doing it today. 

Counting every crumb and making sure I get my points in.  I would think that the head hunger will calm down in a few days.  Right now that is the beast within.  I know the value of weight loss pre-op.  I have fatty liver dz and I can feel it when I am pushing my weight limits. 

I want t ease into the 1000 cal for the first few weeks.  Maybe start with a goal of 1000 and not stress when I go over a bit.  I figure every day down gets me closer to THEE day.

I know it's 7 weeks out - but right now I don't know if I can do this.  I think I am in mourning....

Mary

I use http:///www.FitDay.com to keep my journal.  It not only counts calories, but also carbs, fats, and proteins.  It's also free.  Check it out.

Here I am bringing up the rear......
Was so busy at work today, and I am feeling really tired the last couple days, just didn't have the energy to post anything.

My foot hurts terribly -- I will see the foot Dr. on Wednesday to see if he has any suggestions.   Didn't get the brace -- they couldn't find one that fit properly.  Go back to the ortho surgeon on the 18th and he is going to get an earfull.

Taking my DS and DIL out for breakfast in the morning -- it's the DIL's birthday -- (actually they are driving me), we are going to EssenHaus in Middlebury, Ind.   If I felt better I'd stop and say hi to the Indiana gang, but that's probably not going to happen.

Guess I'll take my book and go to bed.   Happy thoughts to all.

Pat R.

pat-so sorry to hear that the foot continues to be a problem....hope you were able to sleep and have an enjoyable breakfast with the family!!!!