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Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
good job being proactive about your pelvic issues. Don't let it slide. I don't care what it costs. If you have to go bankrupt, too bad. It's not your problem. It's the system's. I have some spray on cleaner for my cat that you don't rinse off. I don't remember what it is called but you spray it on and comb it through. It makes him smell much better. I'm not sure where I got it, but guessing petsmart or something like that. You might look next time you run to town. For the cold issue. Good luck. I'm always cold and have been since I lost weight. I drink a LOT of hot tea in the evenings. Usually I take a shower in the mornings and a bath in the evenings and on weekends I have been known to take 2 showers and a bath. You'll adjust. Actually now I'm more used to it and feel lousy when I'm warm. Another thing I did was buy a fake fireplace for the living room so I could warm just that room if I was over warm. Okay...running for now. I'll talk to you later. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. I'm going to try to condense a very intense 2 days into one post. Thank you so much for hanging with me. On Monday we got the call that insurance had decided to approve Michael's placement. He can stay as long is "medically necessary". It is considered major medical so it doesn't have a 21 day stay maximum. I got off the phone with YBGR and called Jeff and asked him when we were leaving. We tried to get out of here by 3pm, but it was closer to 5:30 before we left town. It's at least a 5 hour drive and lots of animals on that highway always as well as rain all the way down. Needless to say it was a very very long night. Got to sleep in a bit on Tuesday though because we didn't have to check Michael in until 130. Michael was excited to go. I think he had visions of summer camp. I did feel bad during intake because it felt like I was describing this horrible kid that has no redeaming value. I know it's because we had to get all his issues out in an hour or so, but it was sad. By the time we left he was already talking about rules he didn't think he needed to follow. Could HE have his ipod? After I had already read to him in the manual where it said no. Could HE be given extra privlidges. Very frustraing but showing his normal true colors. Met his therapist and did like her no nonsense attitude. Told him, "all things may change while your here, except me. I'm with you until the end. It's important that I am consistant and it doesn't matter if you like me or don't. I'm it." Talking to our intake manager, she had great things to say about her. I think it will be a great thing for him. I do think when he does come home, probably 6-8 months from now, he will appreciate all he has in his world. I think he will appreciate the freedoms he has been given...that he really just took advantage of. Okay...I need a nap. I'm exhausted. I'll talk to you ladies more tonight. Thank you for all the support. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. Did a quick pick up of the house. Feeling a little better. I KNOW that it will all work out. For the best. I know it will. I prayed. This will work out. Candice, what about sangria instead? I hate champagne too. Ice cubes. How funny. Just remember...because of his frugalness, you were able to buy your RV. There are trade-offs. He sounds like a peach. Snuggle him. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just talked to the residential facility. They have all the information that they need. Problem....unless he is diagnosed bipolar or major depressive, he can only stay 10 days. Well...he isn't diagnosed as either of those. The problem...our insurance. Yeah, they will only pay for 21 days of mental health in a calendar year and we used 11 of those this summer. Lovely! So, here another child in need of help...desperate need....can't get the help he needs because of insurance. If he was on medicaid...well then he'd be just fine, but because we work and provide insurance for our family...screw us! I'm distraught. I'm trying to stay positive that they will figure something out with our case manager. It just makes me so completely ANGRY! If he doesn't go there....we can't afford the placement facilities that I have found. They are over $5k a month. I'm dying inside. I'm going to go curl up on the couch and snuggle my darling girl. Hold on tight to the good stuff in my life. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So ladies. Wow. A horrible night. Horrible horrible. Finally called the sheriff. Michael is spending the night with someone else because he was going to run away if we made him stay here. Hopefully will hear from the placement facility tomorrow early. I will call them before noon if I don't hear anything. God help me. It's very very tough. I can't even put into words what I'm feeling these days. Im too shell shocked to explain more. Tomorrow. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks ladies. I appreciate your concern. It makes me feel good. I have called the placement center. They said that once they have paperwork they could have him admitted within the next 72 hours. They have room, I just have to get his diagnosis changed. Where he was this summer needs to call me back. I just don't know. I don't want to get political but this health care thing....THIS is why it needs done. His placement for 11 days this summer cost over $18,000 dollars. We are lucky to have health insurance to cover most of it. It will only cost us $5000. But still....how many people can't afford that? grrrr...I hope we figure something out, if only for kids. Kids who need help should be able to get it. It shouldn't matter if their parents are good, bad, or indifferent. I will get off the soapbox now. Okay....so I have to go get Michael and take him to therapy. I have to stay positive. I can keep this going for 72 hours without breaking down. I know I can. Thanks for the love ladies. You have no idea how important. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. I don't know what to say to you all. I've completely fallen off the wagon. I'm sleeping all day, eating junk when I'm awake, would rather sit on my ass or sleep than get anything done. My EDG scope went fine yesterday. Nurses got me hooked up to monitors, asked me to roll on my side and the next thing I remember is opening my eyes to hear the doc say everything looked fine. They don't put you to sleep but I think they must have knocked my ass out because I don't have a clue. No prolapse, no hernia, no erosion, no nothing. No fill. No solid food going down. WTF??? How can I be completely open and too tight? What does that mean? The only things I can keep down are junk. Chocolate is no trouble. Ice cream a dream. Walleye stays, tuna doesn't. Cereal...no way in hell....and oatmeal is too thick some days. However, I could sit and eat a dozen or more choc chip cookies today. No problem with those. Tried chicken tonight...no way in hell. I'm so frustrated. I am so scared. I don't know what I'm going to do. If there is no problem what's the problem???? Lord have mercy! Michael? I can't even begin to explain. I don't know if I told you guys that while I was on my walk that he took my credit cards and charged a couple hundred dollars. Well, I told Jeff he needed to go press charges. He did but now we are waiting for the legal system to work it's magic. In two weeks nothing....so yesterday, while we were in Bismarck, he came home from school at lunch and took my car. Drove to school. On the way home, 100 yards from the school wrecked it. Spent the late afternoon at the emergency room making sure that he was alright. His head hit the rear view mirror so hard that the mirror went through the windshield. No major injuries. Brought him home and then tried to lay down the law. His only concern was that we "didn't even mention that he had been hurt." Really? Are you kidding me? Talked to the sherriff last night. He had me bring Michael in and talked to him. Thought he did some good. Made great points. I was impressed. First thing out of his mouth when we got home was, "Will you and dad talk about taking me to Richey for homecoming this weekend?" Really? Are you kidding me? Then he copped an attitude when I made him brush his teeth. Talked to the therapist today. She suggests residential care. Called the psychiatrist, but didn't get a call back. Called county mental health, no real help there. Talked to my insurance and they walked me through the process. Tomorrow we have therapy again. I just don't know. My younger two are acting like complete assholes. Yelling at me, refusing to eat, mouthing everything I tell the to do, fighting each other. Jeff and I are finally speaking after a week of me sleeping on the couch. I just feel like a complete and utter failure. I'm not a teacher, I'm a lousy mother, I'm a sucky wife. ... I hate everything about my world right now. The sad part is, I don't want to come here and tell you all this because you all have your own issues and mine seem so very inconsiquential when put next to yours. I feel like I'm whining and being selfish. I'm so very sorry. I can't seem to even do THIS right. I don't want you guys to spend time trying to bolster me up. I know I'm being a whine bag and I need to buck up. Get over myself. Move on. I love you all and your issues do concern me. Janet, my heart breaks for you. Karla, go see a doc even if you have to file bankrupcy afterwards. Your health is more important than your credit score. Phyl, you make me so proud. You are such a fighter and an amazing woman. I wish I was half of you! Love you ladies. I hope you know how much. Even when I'm not posting I'm reading. I wish I could be more involved but I just can't. Hugs. I'll be lurking. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
hi ladies.short but sweet. ingrown thumb nail. killing me. band looks good. no noticeable prolapse. PA is still thinking hernia. next week have to have a scope done. while i was gone, michael acted up again and now jeff and i are fighting...or rather i'm mad and he's sleeping....@$$!!! i want to smother him with a pillow. okay. hopefully my thumb is better tomorrow so i don't have to hunt and peck and can add capitals....sorry ladies. love u....goodnight -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. Sitting in Bismarck doing a lot of nothing. Tried walking on the treadmill....did 20 mins but it was driving me crazy so I bagged it. I don't know how you do it Janet. Give me 20 miles outside over 20 mins on a treadmill any day. Much less painful for me. Trying not to stress. Just keep telling myself that it is what it is and there is nothing that I can do about it. I just don't know. I'm not going to stress...Im not going to stress. I just need to take drugs to make me not stress. Tomorrow will be what it is. I'll just go play on facebook. Night ladies. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
good evening ladies. good night i guess. I went out to the farm to watch harvest. didn't do much but it was fun to sit in the truck with jeff. Still no word from the police. I think the longer they wait the more Michael thinks its no big deal. I think he has an eye opener coming. At least I hope he gets them opened. I'm getting a little worried about my upper gi on Tuesday. I've tried putting it out of my head and that was fairly easy to do when I was all wrapped up in my walk. Now...I guess its the next most important thing on my plate. It is what it is and there isn't anything I can do at this point. There are 3 options. I'm trying to eat things I shouldn't and there is nothing wrong. I have a hiatial hernia that needs repaired. I have a prolapse. Im still getting stuck but not as often. No fill at all. Hoping it is just stress but we will see. Keep me in your thoughts the next few days. Jackie, it is so good to see you back here. Great news about your dd. One surgery does not fit all and I completely understand how scary it is for each of us. No one of us made this decision lightly. None of us made it without a lot of research. I'm sure you have shared this journey with your dd. She is lucky to have you. Karla, I so very much hope you can have a good time with these men. I know it is scary. I know there are a ton of frogs out there. Remember, I interent met probably 100 men, dated probably 20, and then married Jeff. There are good guys out there. Give them a chance. Just remember that it will take time and everyone is flawed. Just don't settle for a frog. HAVE FUN!!! Phyl, be proud of yourself with your walking. It's really great. you are superwoman! Alright....gotta run ladies. I love you all. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Alright ladies. I have a few minutes so I'm going to try to get you into the loop with Michael. Every time I leave all hell breaks loose. I just have to stop leaving I guess. Part of this, I honestly believe, is a cry for Jeff to step up and pay attention. He needs Jeff to be a participating parent and not just a guy who hangs around. Anyways. I am getting ready to board the plane in Seattle when I get a message about questionable activity on my AmEx. Well, I thought I had left it at my mom's with all my other credit cards. Didn't take them with me in case there was a problem on the walk. Just took license and one credit card. By the time I land in MT. Jeff texts me that he has figured it out...that my mom found the CC in the computer room. Yep...you guessed it. Damned kid! I told Jeff he had to deal with it before I got home the next day, period. I told him to go to the sheriff and get the ball rolling. Screw this. He doesn't think I'll call the cops....hell yes I will! So now he is worrying about when the cops are going to show up. He's on house arrest. No freedom at all. He's lucky I didn't kill him. He threw a hellacious fit when I talked to him about it. I'm ruining his life. His friends all hate him because of me. I should just butt the hell out. He would be perfectly happy if I fell off the face of the earth. How it warms a mother's heart! Therapy the next day was tough. He just sat there and pouted. We'll see where that goes. Okay...so there is the update. Gotta run for a bit but will be back. Take care ladies. Remember, when your life seems really tough, someone else's is worse. Those women walking the walk while going through chemo....I can deal with an @$$hole son for a few months. Running....talk to you later! -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well...I didn't really want to hit post then...but I guess I need to go pay attention to Jai...so I'll go for a bit. I'll try to get back when Jai is napping. Love you ladies. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi there ladies! I am now going to try to concentrate for long enough to catch you all up on my life. It seems like ages since I've posted anything more than, hi, check in later. I have posted pics from the 3day on facebook. What an amazing trip that was. It was so very special to be able to meet Karri. What an amazing woman. Stubborn...but amazing. Just to let you know, I tried to get her to take the bus for the last 3 hours of the walk on day 1. She just kept telling me that it wasn't an option. I feel so horrible that she hurt herself so badly. I wanted her with me throughout the walk. She is so inspiring. If you haven't had a chance to meet her, make that a priority. wow!!! I made all but 4 miles of the walk. Day 2 I quit early. I was having some serious hip issues that were causing foot issues. When I went to sports med at camp they had a really hard time stretching out the joint that was causing all the problem. They did get it stretched out and I was much more comfortable day 3. I have some foot pain still. I will go see doc on Monday if it's still here then. I have to say that the 3day was the most inspiring time of my life. The stories of the women and men and why they are walking....amazing. The "walker stalkers" that drove around all day every day honking, cheering us on, and inspiring us were amazing. I just can't explain it. If you are ever in a place where you can see a 3day, make the effort to go cheer the walkers on. You won't regret it. I'm still having sticking issues. They are better now that I am unfilled, but still not great. Rice still gives me problems. Stuck on salad yesterday. On the walk I was having some trouble. I'm going to stay on mushies the next couple of days and hope that all goes well when I go in for my upper-gi on Tuesday. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. I'm here. I'll check in later today. I'm tired. I did finally catch up on all your posts. 10 pages??? You guys are quick! Candice, long wedding, short reception. Black shoes would be much classier IMHO. Jewelry is another changable. Remember, you don't want to outshine the bride...and that dress definitely makes you SHINE!!! Denise, hugs on the son issue. trust me I'm all over the place like you are. hard to stay focussed and positive. Karla, I have a ton to talk to you about....later...I need a nap first. Janet, kick his sorry @$$ out. To hell with trying to manipulate you. Don't let him. Phyl, I missed seeing you. I really wish I could have stayed another couple of days so that we could have met. Really bummed my phone died when it did. The minute I tried to text you when I would be at the cheering station, it croaked!....so frustrating. Okay. I'm alive. Tired, a little sore, and not eating all that well. Will explain that ... though not excuse it ... later. Love you all ladies. Have a great day! -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good evening ladies. This may be my last talk until after the walk. Hopefully I'll be able to get online tomorrow night but not promissing anything. Home from Bismarck. Good and bad news.... I have been completely unfilled. Good because I will be able to get nutrition in for my walk. I was so worried that I'd be too tasked without anything in my stomach. Now that is not a problem. So so news, or worriesome for me I guess, is that I have to go in 2 weeks to have an upper gi done. PA is worried that I could have a hiatial hernia or a prolapse. She say that with a prolapse it could fix itself being completely unfilled. She didn't sound too worried, but of course I will. That's the good and bad of it. Denise, I completely relate to your story. I know that nothing I can say to you really helps but I do hope that you know that I care and will be keeping you in my prayers. Keep talking here. It does help. Phyl, if you check my notes on facebook, I have posted the schedule there. I think I tagged you in it, but I'll check and if I haven't I'll do that. It gives you the schedule and the cheering stations. Also, we don't fly out until Monday morning. Maybe Sunday afternoon. We'll just have to see. Karri must leave immediately from closing ceremonies to get back to school on Monday morning. We'll get something figured out. I'm pretty sure I still have your number in my phone. Remember mine is 406-790-0738. I'll be in town Thurs. about 230. My cousin is picking us up at the airport. Okay...exhausted. I'm going to bed. I know there are a million other things I wanted to say, but you've got me what they are. Love you all. Hugs :thumbup: -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Karri darling, Chris wants to know if you want a hat. Yea or nay, doesn't matter....just needs to know if she needs to make one. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. Quick check for a minute. More later. Karla, my mom mentioned something to day about when she had her business about when she was having tight money issues. She called and asked them if she could just make interest and escrow payments for a few months. It reduced her payment for the time....and let her get back on her feet. Have you asked your company? It's just a thought. Couldn't hurt. Okay. Long day selling kettle corn. I'll explain more later. Jeff and I are going to sit here and watch a movie so I'll catch you all up then. Hugs. Love you ladies! -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think they look great Janet! It's all up to you though. If you don't like it, you don't like it. The gap gives you character though. I like it too. I noticed right away but just got on the puter. :sneaky: -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good morning ladies. Just popping in here quickly. I have 8 million things to do today. jai didn't go to daycare on Tuesday which threw my schedule into a dizzy. She was coughing and hacking and didn't want her giving it to any other kids. Doing better now. Slept through the night at least. Need to pack for the 3 day. Starting to panic but it will be alright. Picked up some new doo rags for the team...check them out at Cool Rags . They are cute and should keep us cool. It's supposed to be 75+ next weekend in Seattle and I don't know how that feels being on the water. We will see. Ready or not, here we come! There are over 2000 walkers signed up for Seattle. AMAZING! Phyl, I keep sending positives your way. Sounds like every day is a little bit better. You'll be up and running in no time. You're doing a great job with your PT and pain management. You're one tough cookie! But we all knew that. Your determination inspires all of us. Candice, enjoy the camping. I have to admit I don't think I could go alone...but then again...maybe I could. There are days that I think I could run away and live alone for the rest of my life. But then my little angels come and snuggle me and I know that there is absolutely no way! I'm excited for you though. Have fun! Karri, we've missed you so much. Glad the school year is going so well. I remember so vividly the complaints of your last school. Its amazing how a new atmosphere of positivity can make everything THAT much better. I hope there are some great teachers that you are spending time with. I get shivers every time I hear you talk about the school! Karla, you're doing great. Remember, those kids are awesome because at that level they still like school and still think adults know something. I absolutely LOVE 6th and 7th graders. They still want to please and they still want to learn. They are just little sponges! enjoy them. Don't worry about being tired. They are too. It's just a new schedule and your body will adjust. Give it a couple of weeks and you'll be rocking it! Okay...of to clean! Have a great day ladies! Love you all! -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Kari, there is no way I will tell you to shut up. I've thought about this being a cry for attention from him because I am so busy. I often wonder if that is a problem. He needs to realize that life happens though, and that he is NOT the center of the world. I invite him to come with, to join in, and to help out. His general attitude is "no way in hell." A few times I insisted he come along so that we could spend some time together and he definitely made that IMPOSSIBLE. He told his therapist, his counselor, his father, and me that life is just so much better when I'm not around and he wishes I never came home. We have worked hard lately at making sure that Michael is not required to shoulder the burden of the little ones very much. We were told that he resented it that he was expected to baby sit. I can't say I agree with that completely because it is just one of the things that you have to do when you are part of a family, but we are working harder to limit that time. He owes us quite a bit of money though so he does have to work that off. So Kari, I know I am busy. However, I am home a lot more now than I was when I worked full time. Then I left at 7am, got home @ 5:30 if I was lucky and was gone most weekends. When I was home I was grading, working on lessons, trying to keep up on housework, and if there was anything left, THEN the kids got some attention. But I do worry that my schedule is part of Michael's problem. I don't know what to do. Not doing while living out here in no mans land will drive me crazy. I have no really close friends here who don't work and when they are off work they are concentrating on their families. I would be stuck here at home with no one. I just can't do it. So this is the best I can manage. Oh...and don't you dare MYOB!!! You're family and deserve to be heard and I love all your advice. Keep it coming. Love you. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good morning ladies. Hope you all slept well. Phyl, the pain meds put you to sleep so your body puts all the energy into healing. I think that's how it's supposed to work, isn't it? If you're sleeping you can't be walking or anything destructive :biggrin: Not that you would, but I think there is a purpose there. I'm wondering how your PT went too. I hope they didn't hurt you too badly. Don't worry about the weight or the calories right now. You're doing what is best for you, even if you do gain. It will be so much easier for you to get it off once your knee feels better. Will you be able to get out to the walk route? I want to see you. I need your number again too so I can call when we get to town. Not a lot of time for anything but walk, but an hour or two here or there maybe. We get in @ 2 on Thurs. and fly out @ 10 on Monday. We'll figure something out. I really hope you can make it to closing ceremonies! Karla, we fly out of Missoula on Thurs. I will be driving to Lincoln on Wed. After we get in on Monday I don't have to hurry anywhere. Maybe I can hang around Missoula until after school. How does that sound? Let me know. Denise, just because DS doesn't want to go doesn't mean you need to ruin your camping trip because of him. If he can't be trusted, he needs to come with you. It's his problem. If he was better behaved, he could do what he wants...because he can't handle it, he gets to do what YOU want. That's just my humble opinion. Obviously I've got enough troubles with Michael so maybe I shouldn't be giving parenting advice. Just a thought. Okay...here's the plan for the next 2 weeks. This week, house work, get ready for garage sale, pack for 3day. Saturday/Sunday garage sale. Monday go to Minot. Tuesday Bismarck for adjustment. Wednesday to Lincoln. Thursday to Seattle. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday walk. Monday fly to Missoula. Tuesday drive to Plentywood. Wednesday take dogs to beauty parlor. Thursday or Friday take Michael to therapy. Do you all think I'm busy enough? I'm thinking NOT! Somewhere in there I need to get a new pair of shoes. Mine have all the miles they can handle I think. I don't think they will make it through another 60 miles....but need to break them in too. Hopefully after next Tuesday I'll be able to eat! I need the energy! Alright. I'd better get going and do something. I'll peek back in today. Love you all! -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello ladies. Remember me? I know... I know....it's been a LONG time. Had my pink ribbon bike rally to put all together. That was yesterday. It was wonderful. Raised 1800 after expenses. Really good for the first time I did it. Had a great ride on top of that. All my worrying was for naught. Thank goodness. Michael's first counselor appointment was Friday. She gave me a little insight. He goes back this next Friday and then the Thursday after. She said there are a few things he is willing to work on, but she isn't overly optimistic. She said that he will either make some good progress in the next month or he will end up in some big trouble and be assigned a probation officer...and that could be a blessing because then someone besides me is the bad guy and telling him to get his @$$ in gear. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, but...I guess it is what it is. She said we will probably start family therapy in the next month too. I really hope it all works out. Let's see....what else. Oh...very tight still. Calling tomorrow to see if I can get into Bismarck next week. I leave on the 9th and REALLY cannot be this tight for my walk. I'll never make it! I'm hoping she will take out half of what I have. I just can't take this anymore. I have to say, the more and more trouble I have with this, the more I think a sleeve is a better choice. grrrrrr. I'm sure there are issues there too, but I'm so tired of not being able to eat. Went out for tuna on Friday. Woke up Saturday morning and still had it in my pouch. Lost it when I tried to drink my coffee. grrrrr. Got my passport. Jeff can now get serious about whether he wants to do the sleeve or not. He has NO excuse anymore. I'm not pushing, but I can't imagine what he'll come up with this time. It's almost comical. He gives me an obstical...we get past it....he gives me another. Okay...gotta get off here and do other stuff. I'll let you know about my appointment schedule. -
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Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have I mentioned that I live 15 miles from the Canadian border? Less than 2 hours from Regina. If you are going through to the coast....don't you DARE not get close enough for me to get up there. -
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Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Janet, I know exactly what you mean when you talk about feeling guilty about not exercising. I've been so crazy busy that walking has been out the window. I went out at the lake and did 8 miles without breaking a sweat with 4 of it being uphill. Saturday I did 4.5 miles. Other than that, it's been 0/day. I know I'm still strong but I worry that not exercising is going to get me right back to the same ole couch potato slug that I was 2 years ago. Good thoughts to Phyl. I'm sure she's going to do GREAT. And she has such a great DH. He'll be so doting. Maybe more than she wants him to, but she won't need for anything I'm sure. Candice, are you still itching? Never mind...that's none of our business...sheesh... Karla, I know DD has issues. We've talked about them. I'm just saying that maybe there are other answers out there that you haven't explored. Send the request out and really believe that an answer will return. Be specific. It will happen. I got help for Michael within hours of sending out my request. I wasn't ready for it. I wasn't prepared. It was beyond scary. But the request was answered. Now it's been the best thing for us....better than I could have imagined. No, it's not perfect and we still have issues but we are getting help. I have a million things to do for the rally/dinner today. I'd better get busy. Talk to you all later. Hopefully tonight. -
Lucky #7 are still going strong !!!
Twilight replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi ladies. I'm taking a few minutes to check in here. I've been reading every night to keep up. Just didn't have the energy to post. Or maybe the stamina. Facebook doesn't take as much out of me I guess. I have to put too many thoughts together here. I don't want to forget anyone. Phyl, I'm thinking about you. So excited for you! Its going to be amazing for you. Janet, I haven't heard you talk like that in a LONG time. It must have been a hellacious day at work. Its nice to see that even you who has had such amazing success has days that they are tired of it. It gives me hope that someday I can be where you are. Karla, thanks for the chat the other night. I'm so sorry that your ex is being such a pig. He shouldn't treat you or dd that way. However, he may have a point. You can only do so much for her darling. At some point she does have to stand on her own. I know that now isn't when you wanted it to be, but we don't always get what we want. Have you been using the Secret? You might want to take a little bit and reread it. Remember how powerful it made you feel? You'll find the answer. Just don't close yourself to an answer that may not be what you thought it should be. Candice, bottle brush. that KILLED me. Couldn't even tell DH what was so funny. Hope you got some clotimazole to take care of it. Don't try to wait it out....it only gets worse. Michael showed his old self today. Only a peek but it makes me nervous. I don't know how much of this I can stand. I just pray that I have the strength to go on. we have appointments this week with a counselor. Next week with a psych. Nick starts Kindergarten on Wednesday. How did I get to be so old? I will have a freshman, a kindergartener, and one in diapers. That's NUTS! I have organized a pink ribbon bike rally for Saturday. I have meetings all week on that. So don't panic if I'm not here. Love you all. You are all in my thoughts.