5 am tuesday-what's new?

It felt good to get back to swim class. A soak in the hot tub at the end of class is such a treat.

My four year check up is today. Labs results always make me nervous. Don't know why because I am good about taking supplements. The biggest concern is the 4 lumps on my tummy. Don't want any more hernia surgeries damn it!

Time to shower and shovel on the make up.

Kisses
Annette

Good mornin', ya'll.

Yep, Wednesday. I have been experimenting with new recipes for my Christmas baking. Of course, we can't eat all that so I have been taking some to PT and my DIL has been taking some to work. PT yesterday at 3 and again this morning at 9:30. Trying to get my twice a week in before I head to OR.

I have to finish packing today. I'll be off tomorrow about 11:30. I have been given lots more PT to do while I am gone. My muscle is getting stronger and I can raise the left arm to shoulder level. With assistance I can get it way over my head.

My DIL has been having major headaches for about 3 or 4 months now. OTC meds only dull it and only for a short time. She grinds her teeth at night, but even when she wears her mouth guard she has daily headaches. She FINALLY went to see the doctor about it yesterday. She thought the Dr. would say, no one has a headache that long. But, of course, he didn't. She was given fioracet and told to keep a diary.  So far the fioracet isn't doing any more than the motrin, etc. She doesn't have the usual symptoms of migrain, but we know there are many different ways a migrain can manifest itself. I hope they figure it out. I hate to see her in pain.

Gotta boogie. Hope everyone has a fantabulous day!

Several years ago my daughter had a constant headache and after many doctors visits and tests the neurologist tried blood pressure medicine. It worked- after a few months of treatment he took her off the medicine and the headaches never came back. She did not have high blood pressure, but even minimal blood pressure changes in your brain can cause headaches I guess.

Good morning Margo and OFF family,
Yesterday was busy and unplanned all the way. The boss came in and set up 2 tables at the hospitals Benefit Fair. That's where all different types of vendors come in...banks, credit unions, University's, shoe vendors, uniforms vendors and more.... the boss left and the gift shop manager was on vacation. I had to be there the whole day...I hate sitting and did stand and in fact kinda did "squats" at my table when no one was around just to get some movement. LOL

So today is catch up day.

I went to my first Monday with Kristi the Eating Coach. Another bariatric gal was there who had gained more than 50 pounds and is trying to get it off. Very scary talking with her. She had a great attitude though and I know she will do well. It's very important not to feel like a failure when we gain weight. Eventually the weight will come off. Slowly. No race just relearning how to deal with food and not feel guilty. How to eat what you want and use portion control.

Right now I'm learning how to break away form the Over Eating and Restrictive Eating Cycles and reaching out to the Nutrition and Fitness that my body needs and requires.
Stress eating it seems is something I fall back on, just like most of you. Now I have to get back to exercising, push myself because I fell off the wagon on my exercise post op when I had my small bowel obstruction. Sometimes my body lets me exercise by walking but so far I haven't gotten back to the gym but I will soon. Today I plan to take a walk around the hospital, it's nice outside right now so no excuses.

You all have a Blessed Day. I love fall....let's all go for a walk today! Hugs Debbie

Well I posted on Jani's thread. Not much going on today. Just wanted to say hi. Have a wonderful day all!
Nan