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My thoughts, feelings, just whatever may be in my head.

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does anyone have any true friends???

Okay, this has nothing to do with the lapband, but I just have to let it out. I have 2 friends that I consider my best friends. I haven't heard from 1 of them in over a week. And the other one, after we plan to get together, he makes plans with his other friends, ends up ditching me, then he shows up tonight to play in the band like he was on drugs. What the f*** is he thinking. I mean, he totally stunk tonight. Of course, he will never tell me that he does drugs. Okay, I know I sound like a prude, and maybe I am, but that's me. I have had other friends who were on drugs, and they were open about it. I at least knew where we both stood. If he would just quit lieing to me about that and other things, maybe we could get over it. Well, that's my rant for the night. Maybe my 'best friend' is still out there somewhere waiting for me....oh well, it happens.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Diet.....day 2

Well, day 2 has come and gone. Things went pretty well for me today. Tonight at church they had baked spaghetti, so I had a very very small portion of it. Of course, that meant that I couldn't have my dinner like I planned since there was too much sodium in that very small portion. Oh well, I had a couple grapes, and I'm feeling great. Oh well, I'll c ya lata.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Diet.....Day 1

Well, my liver shrinkage diet has begun. I started this morning, and I have kept to it wonderfully. Less than 1000 mg sodium today. This makes me happy. My weight loss has begun.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day...uhh...20, yeah, that's it

Where has the time gone??? I have been going crazy. Trying to get 3 music programs ready for Christmas, cooking correctly for this diet, preparing for surgery, oh yeah, and trying to rest. It is crazy right now. I am sorry that I haven't kept up with this lately. I'm sorry I haven't called you Tia, or messaged youTeresita, or you Leighann. This is the first chance I have had to get on here and do anything. Thanx for the email Tia, you always brighten my day. Anyway, I have kept my weight off that I have lost. Haven't lost much more, if any, but I have been sticking pretty close to the diet. Somedays it was just too hard to eat right, like when you are working 14 straight hours, and in the middle of it there is a dinner in the church hall that you have to be at. But you should all be proud, I only had 1 plate full....well, the first time, the next dinner, I might have had 2 plates, but I have been doing pretty good besides that. At least I haven't gained any of it back. Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone else. Take care!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 8......'Playing with Thumbs'

Okay, I've been playing with my thumbs. Now what? *smile* Okay, so I'm not bored anymore. Yesterday and today went quite well. The poundage is still the same. I actually put up some Christmas decorations. Can you believe it? It's been a few years since I have done that. Guess I'm more excited this year. My internet was out for the past couple days, just got it working, so that is fun. Not much else anything of any consequence. Just that even though I don't talk to ya all much, I can still feel your support! Thanx to all! *humming* Fr. Abraham, had many sons...........
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 6.......bored

Well, diet went well today, and the procedure of putting in the filter went well. I've just had to sit at home and do nothing all day long, and I'm so very bored now. Someone save me!!!!!!!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 5......

Okay, I hate this darn laptop. I accidentally hit the go back button, and just erased my entire entry. Grrrrr.... Okay, let me say it again. Diet went great! I love cooking with all those seasonings. Food is great. I maintained my weight through the day. I went to my dr.'s office today, and they remembered me and answered my questions without a problem. They were wonderful. Okay, now my best friend. And yes, I use the term loosely. I not only found out that he has been lieing to me more, and everyone else, but he tells another of his friends that he is his best friend. Now isn't that a crock?!?!? Oh well, I'm used to it. But I'm not letting him use me again. Okay, I'm in the hospital again tomorrow. I have to get the IVC filter in to take care of any blood clots that may happen. I'll just be there about 4 of 5 hours. Anyway, I'm tired and have to get up at 5:00 in the morning. I'm going to bed. Lata!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 4......*smiles*

Okay, maybe I'm just an optimist, but it's been a good day once again! I have lost 20 pounds so far. I stuck to the diet, and I'm hungry right now. No biggie, I have some sugar free jello, I'm getting ready to munch on. And it feels good!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 30......tomorrow's the day!!!

Well, tomorrow is the day, and I'm excited. Not nervous yet, but then again, I don't get nervous about things like this. I had my 24 hours of clear liquids, and I didn't cheat at all. I know, I can't believe it either! Anyway, Thank you Tia, Teresita, and Leigh, you all have been great, I'm sure I'll make it through with no problems, but just in case, you all mean a lot to me. Now that that is out of the way, I'm heading to bed now, gotta get up in 5 hours to get ready for this thing. Anyway, I'm happy and excited. I shall talk to you all when I get back home in a couple days. Lata! *big hugs*
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 3.....a great day...

Okay, first let me say that it's a great day because I had this big bowl of banana pudding! It is low fat and low in sodium, but a little high on the calories, so I had to skimp the rest of the day, but I did it! Yay for me! And (((hugz))) back to you Tia! Someday, that will be in person. And the sodium count thingy, Teresita, is this: salt, or sodium, makes the liver fatter. Alcahol does the same thing. So they put us on a 30 day to shrink the liver. Very low sodium. Once I was on vacation, and I had so many sodas that my feet swelled. The dr. said that was because the sodium intake was so much higher at that time. So, if you shrink the liver by not consuming much sodium, it helps to clean out your system of unwanted toxins, and with a smaller liver, it is easier to get to the stomach. My dr. is real good about taking precautions. He is the only dr. that I have heard of that does this diet like this. There will be less problems in the surgery, and your body will acclimate to the lap band more easliy this way. I think I have a wonderful dr. Anyway, thanx for reading you two, you are awesome! And of course, so are you leigh....Fr. Abraham had many sons.......*evil grin* For those who don't know, which is all of you, I found out this past weekend that she hates that song, and it is now stuck in her head, so I am tormenting her with it. *bigger evil grin* I am so proud of myself. You should all check out the thread on Fr. Abraham. It's great! Well, ta ta for now!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Day 25....it's going......

Well, I have been naughty.....and it feels GREAT!!!!! *evil laugh* Okay, not that naughty, except that I will be on Unjury shakes all day tomorrow to pay for today. I'm still between 25 and 30 pounds weight loss for the pre-op diet. Not bad. I've only got a week to go. I'm so very excited. It should be good. Of course, I think I'm looking forward mostly to the 2 weeks off. Now, it won't be a full 2 weeks. I'll have to show up to work a little. Oh well, it happens.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Back Again

Well, I'm back again. There is so much to tell, yet so little time. Things are going much better at work lately, we have a new boss, and he is awesome! I don't have problems with the one lady anymore. But anyway, I just wanted to say hey to everyone, not that hardly any of you know that I'm still alive, but here I am, and hopefully, things will go well, and I'll stay on here for awhile. I'll tell ya all more later. *hugz*
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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another one bites the dust.....

Well, I had my endoscopy yesterday. That was fun. I was all loopy and stuff, then when I was done I had to play for 2 funerals at church. Now that was exciting. The choir didn't know what to expect from me. I think I played the theme to Gilligan's Island. But I don't recall much of what went on. I do know that the choir had to keep reminding me where I was. I love playing with them. They are so gullable. Now Leigh Ann, don't tell your mama I said that. I wasn't talkin' 'bout her. Anyway, get this: my 2 best friends who I tell just about everything to don't even call and ask how the tests are going, or how I'm doing. Ain't that just nifty! One is on drugs, and the other just probably don't care that much, at least that is what it seems like. Oh well, I'm used to it. At least I have you all to make me feel better, and no I'm not writing this just to get feedback, I'm just sayin' it. Well, other than that, things are going wonderfully. I have a week off with no dr.'s visits and no tests. I just have to start my diet. I will as soon as I have time to go shopping. Of course, first I have to study all the literature so I know what to buy. So complicated!!! It happens. Well, I'm outta here. Lata guys and gals.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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Another Good Day

Hello one and all! I have had another good day. Of course I played for a funeral, went to church, to play, then went to see Capital Steps with my folks. Very nice day, but geez, I'm tired. I shoulda gone straight to bed last night when I got home. Well, anyway, the Cardinals won tonight, so that makes me happy!!! Now don't think I'm a crazy crazy fan. A friend got me into it, and I am enjoying it. We might be watching the Thursday night game at Pujols5 restaurant in St. Louis. Now that should be fun. Well, I just wanted to put my 2 cents in for the day. Later all!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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and yet, another good day

Okay, I have to keep coming up with a different title every time, it's kinda hard when I keep having good days. Just wait, I'm sure I'll have a bad day, so keep checking the titles. Okay, I know, I have too much free time on my hands to be thinking about this. Well, I go back to work on Saturday. I'm excited, yet I don't want to get off of my vacation, I'm enjoying myself way too much. Now, on to seriousness, Leigh has had her band removed, and she is still in the hospital, but she is doing fine, just a little pain. And Teresita, she said that Fr. Abraham would make her smile right now, so everyone, please message her and let her know you are singing to her. She will love that!!!! *evil laugh* She said that her stomach was prolapsed around the band. This was from her morning sickness, I hope I can say that out in the open Leigh, I think I can, but who knows, if not, I take it back, she had the stomach flu and threw up several times, in the morning, and then she was fine. But anyway, her spirits are high, not sure if that is the pain medication or not, but we shall take advantage of that, so yeah, she is doing good right now. Okay, now did I mention that I have been maintaining my weight loss if not a couple more pounds off? Well, I have, and I have energy, which means I have been getting enough protein, and stuff. Since I have been doing so good, I had a small candy bar tonight. I know, but hey, it took me an hour to eat it, so that was okay. It wasn't a benge thing, I just felt like it. It's the first chocolate that I've had since my surgery, I think. Oh well, it's all good.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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almost time....

Well, I don't have much to say, except for my heart cath is in less than 2 days. I'm not really nervous, but it does bother me that they think I have a blockage. Oh well, whatever happens, happens. Other than that, thing are going wonderfully.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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a great day.......

Well, of course you made it into my journal grumpy. And Teresita, I am only alowed to walk right now. Yes, I do follow some of the doctors orders. So I am walking every day, but when he releases me to do more, I definitely will. Probably go to a gym and work out most days. At least that is the plan. And the water consumption is going just fine. I always drink water, so that's nothing new to me, and I am getting plenty. Thanx for the concern. Well, I'm gonna finish up at work so I can get out of here soon. Lata!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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a good day...

Well, today was good. Now I don't want you to think that I'm a depressed person, because I'm not. When I get depressed, I'll tell you. I just have to complain about somethings, just to get them off my chest. I do it here, because nobody else will listen to me. I'm very happy with the response I've gotten here. It's a great thing to not feel alone. Anyway, about my friends, let me say that these 2 close friends that I have, aren't the best friends. The only time they call is if they want something, or need me to do something. They never call just to say hello, and this has been going on for awhile. It's not just about the surgery I'm gonna have, but everything. The one, I know nothing has happened with her because I talk to her mom all the time, she tells me how she is doing. The other one just doesn't care about helping me out. They are both very self centered. I would call them, but I always have to call, because the only time they have time for me is when all of their other friends are not there. Don't be me wrong, I'm not upset about this, I am used to being used, it's a way of life for me. I know it shouldn't be, but I'm a giving person, and even if they use me, I will still give to them. That's just me. But I just wanted to clear things up for ya. This journal is actually a great way for me to deal with things. Once again, thanx to you all. Especially Teresita, Thickchick, and Maggie.....you all are great!
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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