momokev
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Having the worst day
First I discover $100 gone from my purse. Disappeared over the weekend, I assume at work since that's the only place I went. Then as I was cooking dinner, I let the pan get too hot. It burst into flames when I put the oil in it and I burned my hand putting the lid on it. So I'm trying to clear out the smoke so the fire alarms will stop screeching and hold my hand under cold water. I was going to go for a run, but I'm afraid of what might happen! -
Alright, I'm getting a little tired of the North Carolina bashing. This state is my home and I love it here. If you don't like living here, there are 49 other states for you to choose from. Feel free to pick one.
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Great day today! Slept for 4 hours straight without waking up to look at the clock, had a productive session with my awesome trainer, Tara Boyd, then went and ran some intervals. When I got home, my sweet husband had cooked dinner for me! And the best part, I think my body is adjusting to the Prempro.... I'm being to feel like the girl y'all know and love, LOL!!!
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Oh fun! That will be a great first run! It's coming here this fall and I can't wait! Lisa
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Tomorrow will be my 5th 5k, and I am no expert by any means, but speaking from worked from me.... One of your run days needs to be a long run at an easy pace ( you should be able to talk), another run should be a tempo run (you run or walk for 10 min, then crank up the speed until it's strenuous but manageable for 15 to 20 min, then cool down with another 10 min. This is like the interval training), then another day is a recovery run. I think the reason you are stuck is because you haven't pushed out of that 3 mile box. I had the same problem and the tempo runs helped my get past that. I'm up to 6 miles now and have only been running since Jan This is going to take time and as you progress, add in hill work outs and such. There are several websites with great articles. www.active.com and www.runnersworld.com. I also got some free training plans from running.about.com and www.halhigdon.com. I hope this helps! Lisa
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Brought home an unwanted souvenir from the field trip to Williamsburg. Strep! Please let me feel better for Christmas!
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Wife Said, You People Are Getting Payed.
momokev replied to Candyman's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Yesterday, I bought size 12 jeans! Now that's payment!! -
Dr. Aceves or Dr. Alvarez....advise?
momokev replied to Ellie4me's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi Ellie, I am in NC, so yeah, it was a long ride. I didn't get up and walk around. They give you a blood thinner called Lovonox before surgery, so I figured chances of developing a blood clot was pretty low. The worst part of the ride home was running through the airport in Cinncinatti to make my connecting flight. The first plane was late and I only had a 45 min layover. Of course the gate was on the other side of the airport. I wish I had connected in Atlanta instead. Ah well. Oh, and take a pillow to splint your abdomen with. I go back to work next week. They would have written me out for 3 weeks if I had wanted, but I don't have enough PTO time. I understand your nerves. I was a basket case! But now that it's over, I look back and wonder what I was so afraid of. Honestly, the worst past is this clear liquid diet. I'm hating it. I'm hungry and while I think part of it is in my head, I'm still battling it. I think once I hit cream Soups, it will be a little more satisfing. And the nutritionist says I'm not getting enough Protein, which is why I'm hungry. I'm losing at a good pace so I'm happy. I've lost 9 pounds since surgery, 13 pounds total counting the adkins preop diet. Feel free to ask me anything. I'm happy to share Lisa -
Dr. Aceves or Dr. Alvarez....advise?
momokev replied to Ellie4me's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi Ellie, I'm doing very well actually. Only problem I have had is I have felt too good and I have done way too much. I was sore the next day. I forget to be kind to my body sometimes. I want to eat and I am very bored with Clear liquids. I'm really looking forward to Sunday and bumping up to full liquids! When is your surgery? Will you be going to Dr Aceves? Lisa -
I am planning to have my surgery in Mexico with Dr Aceves on Nov 5th. I have $5000 on my flex spending card that I plan to use for the procedure. Nina wants me to go ahead and send the card to her to make sure it will work (sometimes they won't "swipe".) I am concerned it will become lost and then I will be up the creek. Has anyone else used a flex spending account to pay for VSG in Mexico? Should I send the card on to Nina? Thanks for helping out a newbie! Lisa
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Dr. Aceves or Dr. Alvarez....advise?
momokev replied to Ellie4me's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I just got home last night and today I posted several pictures of the hospital. The place is immaculate! Try to find a speck of dirt! House keeping cleaned my room multiple times per day. I was so impressed with the docs. They truly care about you and your needs. I was amazed how quickly my needs were met. And the fact that they gave us a spinal before the general anesthesia, so we would wake up pain free is amazing! I am recovering nicely and couldn't be more thankful to all the people involved in making me a loser! Lisa -
Surgery with Dr. Aceves within the next 2 hours
momokev replied to GonnaLoseIt's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hey, Mel, did you see the pictures I posted? What a trip! Loved spending time with you! Lisa -
Using Flex spending card in Mexico
momokev replied to momokev's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
My first step was to call the flex spending company. They said the procedure was covered and they had no problem with me using it in Mexico. My card looks just like a Visa, says Visa, and they used it at the hospital, just like a Visa. Easy peasy. I did have to pay a 3% terminal fee for swiping the card, so I paid for that separately. No problem what so ever using the card. My flex spending requires an itemized bill that includes the procedure preformed, Surgeon's name, total cost, etc. Good luck with your surgery! Lisa -
How wonderful to be home in my own bed! My surgery went without a hitch and I'm now sitting on the loser's bench!!
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Hi everyone! The repair of my Hiatus Hernia went well. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!