A New Day

[Sojourner 2,446]

Janet, the only pattern I have noticed is that around 4 hours after eating dinner the reflux begins. I'm not eating anything different, nothing spicy. It seems that in the evening when my pouch is empty though I am not hungry, I can feel the burning sensation.

I've been trying Tums, drinking some low fat milk, and newest item to try is cottage cheese. I remember that my father who had an ulcer, would have a shot glass of half 'n half. I can't afford those calories...he never had a weight issue.

My medications in the evening have not changed in years. I wake up in the morning feeling fine. I tolerate all meals fine...until the evening.

Most of the day it feels like I am in the green zone...but occasionally my band is suddenly too tight. All this with about half of the Fluid I used to have in my band.

I hope the new doctor has some new insights to share...

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Janet, the only pattern I have noticed is that around 4 hours after eating dinner the reflux begins. I'm not eating anything different, nothing spicy. It seems that in the evening when my pouch is empty though I am not hungry, I can feel the burning sensation.

I've been trying Tums, drinking some low fat milk, and newest item to try is cottage cheese. I remember that my father who had an ulcer, would have a shot glass of half 'n half. I can't afford those calories...he never had a weight issue.

My medications in the evening have not changed in years. I wake up in the morning feeling fine. I tolerate all meals fine...until the evening.

Most of the day it feels like I am in the green zone...but occasionally my band is suddenly too tight. All this with about half of the Fluid I used to have in my band.

I hope the new doctor has some new insights to share...

I pray they do too...

So happy to hear about Sushi. If dogs are like ppl, they can live for quite awhile on medication.

I always heard that milk products are not good for acid. Will have to google that.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Good night my friends. Hope we hear from Diane soon. I worry about her!

[Sojourner 2,446]

Ditto what Terri posted...definitely concerned about Diane...

I never heard about dairy not being good for acid...I will look into it.

Good night, and hope everyone has a great Friday.

The new version of date night has emerged...date afternoon. Subject to change with the circumstances...

[dee257 1,516]

Hello girls...

Im here some what...lifes been hard...

We lost our yellow lab this weekend....

my heart is brokin and i find myself crying at the drop of a dime.....

Hope your all doing good....sorry I dont even have the energu to read the thread......hugs all

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

good morning ladies. Yay, for Sushi feeling better.

How is everyone? Are we mosquito free yet Mom? How's my sister's from another mister doing? Ange putting on some weight and still feeling ok with all the excitement of moving, etc.? Are we going biking this weekend?

Twin, of course you had to pick your pattern first. You know mom loves you more, suck up! LOL How's your injury coming along? That must've really hurt and if makeup doesn't cover it, a nice story to explain to people that think you have been battered. How's it going w/ school out? I am so excited for you being so close to finishing your school!!! I am sure the CPA exam will be a brut though! You are definitely the smarter twin!!

Diane, big hug and keeping you in my thoughts! So glad at least work surveys are over for a while and hope the CMS one went well.

Nicole, enjoying your days/weeks off? That is awesome you were able to get several weeks off. I hope swimming went well over the weekend. Your coworkers are going to see a whole new you when you come back the way you've been doing!

Terri, pool parties this weekend? What time should we all be over? I get the neon green raft! How are you doing? Have you been getting back to "pre cruise" weight or still struggling with that?

Dee, I was saddened to see the news about your dog. Hang in there, my friend. I can imagine how difficult that is and was.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Carole, so sorry to read about the issues with reflux you are having. I hope it is resolved soon and nothing too serious. Glad to see about your new "date afternoons". You and Jack are so cute!

[Sojourner 2,446]

Good Morning all,

Happy Friday!

Dawn, thanks for your caring words...I hope to get some answers by the end of the month. How has the severemweathermaffected your area? Whenever they mention themseveremweather in the upper mid-west, I think of you. Glad that you are getting accostomed to your new life at work!

Janet...don't forget, we want to see pictures of your completed quilt! I hope you are feeling more like your normal self after all of the chaos of the move. How is Ange feeling?

Dee, thanks for checking in. I feel your heartache. We will be there too, just don't know how much time we have bought for Sushi. Keep in touch...more big hugs to you and your family.

I hope and pray that Diane is doing ok with her ongoing challenges with her mother. I'm concerned...I hope she will join us in Asheville...

Terri, everything still "go" for the 26th? I hope so, I am looking forward to it! What other summer travel plans do you have?

Nicole...taking no news to be good news. Good to know that you are doing well and enjoying your time off.

Michelle...be careful at the gym...all I can say is ouch! It could have been worse, and glad it wasn't.

[Sojourner 2,446]

We will be driving south to Ft Benning to spent one more evening with Seth on the 24th...he will then be leaving on his deployment. We are doing our best to be supportive, it's difficult for many reasons.

The kitchen cabinets will be delivered on 7/17. The installation will be a bit longer than normal, as we will be building a half wall as part of the island. We cannot get that done until we have the cabinets in place. We still have to purchase the cook top, the microwave, and the dishwasher.

Still taking a day at a time...BBL...

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Good morning ladies. Happy Friday! What's everyone's Father's Day plans? I will be thanking my heavenly Father first, for all He has done for rotten ole me and blessing me with such wonderful friends here. Then will have fond memories of my dad, who loved me more than any other man could. Then I will fix my hub and extra good Breakfast and wait on him hand and foot all day, even though he is not my father, lol which sometimes I have to remind him " you ain't my daddy, don't tell me what to do". See, I am not always a peace maker, sometimes a little of a trouble maker.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Hello girls...

Im here some what...lifes been hard...

We lost our yellow lab this weekend....

my heart is brokin and i find myself crying at the drop of a dime.....

Hope your all doing good....sorry I dont even have the energu to read the thread......hugs all

I am so sorry, Dee! Just sent you a pm.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Carole, I am feeling much better. Had a really goodnights sleep last night, yeah.

I will post pictures of my finished quilt, when I finish it.lol

Every time I think I'll sit down to work on it, someone calls me away. Today is the day!!!!

I could send pictures of all the fabric I have collected, for future projects. I have 4 things planned, bought and waiting. Maddy's lap quilt, all cut and planned, just needs sewing. Another baby blanket, fabric bought and just thought of pattern this AM. A beautiful red, black and white fabrics I like and Ange & Evans quilt that I just ordered. Not to mention all the fabrics I have purchase and have no idea what for.lol Maybe something for my ctwins...

Ange is in total bliss. She loves her new home. She is feeling well and all this makes momma feel really good too.

Thank all of you who have asked about her!

I forgot to share what my son in law said about me , last weekend.

He said to Ange " this might sound strange, but I miss your mom". How sweet is that!

Carole, I know your time with Seth will be tough and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Us moms understand, men don't get it.

I'm so excited seeing pictures of your hgtv kitchen episode. Its like waiting for a season premier.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Dawn, The mosquitoes were still pretty thick last night. Even though I'm treating my standing Water, the rest of swampy FL is not. If our county could send the helicopters up and start spraying, we might get a handle on it. They tend to start at the end of summer. Go figure!

I'm hoping to ride my bike this weekend. My knee blew out at VS yesterday, was ready to offer a stranger $20 to wheel me out to my car. But I limped slowly out, ppl watching me and feeling very self conscious. By the time I got to my car, I had worked it out and just a little sore today. By tomorrow it should be back to "normal", whatever that is.

Did you get your new seat? I do have a nice padded seat.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Terri, Nicole, Michelle & Diane, I hope to be hearing from you all soon. Know my thoughts are with you and wishing you all a wonderful day. TTYL

Off to quilting....bbl

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

No pool parties this weekend, but Dawn you are always welcome!

Last I heard from Diane she said she would be at lunch on the 26th.

Janet... you've definitely got quilt fever... more fabric and project waiting. Good for you!

Carole, have a safe trip to GA.... wishing Seth an uneventful deployment. Prayers going up!

Doreen, our hearts break for you. Looking forward to meeting your family in July.

Michele, good luck with your final studies. You got this covered! If you can succeed with Lap band you can do anything!

Cawa... Hope you are enjoying your days off! Enjoy the pool and life in general!

Off to walk the mall with hubby today and work on our challenge for June! So far we are ahead of pace!

As for the cruise weight, I am back down to where I was before the gingersnaps... and have high hope for this week. I am logging everything and clearly having a bit of a late night sweet tooth, which is odd because sweets were never my problem. Sigh. I will over come.!

Happy day and weekend to all!