Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[Kathybad 0]

Lynette, how are you tonight? I'm listening to my DH curse in the kitchen as he is trying to paint... he must be getting tired (hence the cursing).

The floor went in today and looks beautiful. The company is promising to provide some compensation for not showing up Friday... we'll see what happens.

If all goes well, the cupboards will arrive Wed. and my DH and brother will install them on Thurs - Sat. So I should have a working kitchen by end of day Sat.

I really need this to be done before my surgury. I planned my date so that all would be done. I didn't want this hanging over me while I was laid up. Just like many of you have posted, I'm nesting right now, and the mess is really bumming out this mother bird :tired:tired

My pre-op diet is going so-so. For everyone who has to do these pre-op diets... let me say it just isn't fair. We want to lose weight, but this is down right ridiculous. Today I've had 4 yogurts, 1 cottage cheese (yuck), 1 glass of milk and a chicken breast. That's maybe 500 cals.

I'm so sick of the renovation, that I took my daughter out for dinner tonight. So here I am at Swiss Chalet (rotisserie chicken chain in Canada) watching my 3 year old daughter eat a leg/thigh, french fries, my salad, chocolat milk and my roll, while I have a chicken breast. She ate 3x as much as me!!!! She's 30 lbs and I'm almost 300 lbs. There is something wrong with this picture :hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry:

DMTJET: My daughter was born here in London. She was born into a very bad situation. Children's Aid tried to work with the family, but they just couldn't get it together enough to care for her. She was born at 26 weeks gestation, and was less than 2 lbs. Poor thing spent 3-1/2 months in the hospital on a respirator, suffered 2 strokes. She briefly went home, but failed to thrive. So Children's Aid apprehended her and placed her in foster care.

Chimboree: Has your illness cleared up yet? I hope you're feeling better soon.

Good luck to all on deck tomorrow!!!

[dmtjet 0]

Lynette, anxious to hear how your appointment goes!!! I am sure you will have good news to report!

I get to go to my first support group meeting tomorrow night! Not sure what to expect with that, but thought I would check it out! If I get any good pointers or tips, I will be sure to pass them on!!!

[dmtjet 0]

DMTJET: My daughter was born here in London. She was born into a very bad situation. Children's Aid tried to work with the family, but they just couldn't get it together enough to care for her. She was born at 26 weeks gestation, and was less than 2 lbs. Poor thing spent 3-1/2 months in the hospital on a respirator, suffered 2 strokes. She briefly went home, but failed to thrive. So Children's Aid apprehended her and placed her in foster care.

Kathy, how sad!!!! Makes you wonder how some people are allowed to have children!!!! It is wonderful that you opened your home and your heart for her! I am sure everyone involved is better for it! I can't wait to see her pic!!!!! How old is she? You must be quite a special family! God Bless you all!

[dmtjet 0]

:notagreeWell, I am not much of a night owl and tomorrow I can drive again! Of course, I have a lot to get done! Gotta stop in at work and several other places, plus go to my Support Group Meeting in the evening. So it will be a busy day! I am sure that is when the computer repairman will call!!!! Always how it is! I have been sitting here all week and as soon as I need to go out, he will want to come! Oh well, what can you do???

Good night everyone, check in tomorrow!!!! Night all!:notagree

[ReneeMarie 0]

Sorry about my last post, I really messed it. Hopefully you can figure out what was me and what was quotes. I tried to edit it but all I saw were smile faces.

[ReneeMarie 0]

How do I get to the cruise polls?

[Kathybad 0]

DMTJET: My daughter was born here in London. She was born into a very bad situation. Children's Aid tried to work with the family, but they just couldn't get it together enough to care for her. She was born at 26 weeks gestation, and was less than 2 lbs. Poor thing spent 3-1/2 months in the hospital on a respirator, suffered 2 strokes. She briefly went home, but failed to thrive. So Children's Aid apprehended her and placed her in foster care.

Kathy, how sad!!!! Makes you wonder how some people are allowed to have children!!!! It is wonderful that you opened your home and your heart for her! I am sure everyone involved is better for it! I can't wait to see her pic!!!!! How old is she? You must be quite a special family! God Bless you all!

She is 3 years old, and full of energy. What she lacks in grace (due to the strokes, she quite floppy and uncoordinated) she makes up for in strength and determination. She is the happiest little girl I've ever known, and is so cute. She just breaks my heart (in a good way).

[wrangler054 0]

For those who have the band, how long did your surgery take? 1 hr? Hour and a half?

For those who are waiting for the band, how long did your surgeon say it would take?

I can't remember how long my doc said the surgery would take and my hubby and I are wondering.

Thanks.

[Frustrated 1]

For those who have the band, how long did your surgery take? 1 hr? Hour and a half?

For those who are waiting for the band, how long did your surgeon say it would take?

I can't remember how long my doc said the surgery would take and my hubby and I are wondering.

Thanks.

My surgeon told us he's usually done in 35 mins. We've heard one surgeon on the radio claim he can do it in 15. I don't need for my surgeon to be rushing through it though. He can take his time to ensure a proper job.

I'll be spending the night in hospital and doing one of those swallow test thingies (forgot the name) the next day to make sure everything's working properly.

[mango24 1]

Kathybad - You are such a great person!! I'm a disciplinarian at my school so I see the hell many of students come from.

You are so lucky you get to remodel. I want to build a garage with a bathroom, and we can't get a freakin plumber to start the job. I'm down here in Katrina land, you would think after two years we could get contractors but it looks like it's impossible.

Renee - Scroll to the top of the page, click on new post, read the list, and you will see the polls, there is 2.

[Kathybad 0]

For those who have the band, how long did your surgery take? 1 hr? Hour and a half?

For those who are waiting for the band, how long did your surgeon say it would take?

I can't remember how long my doc said the surgery would take and my hubby and I are wondering.

Thanks.

My surgeon said it will take 20 min. Then 45 min to recover (wake up). Then you sleep on and off for the next few hours. 4 hours after surgery, we go home.

I'm being done in a clinic, not a hospital, and overnight is not required.

[Kathybad 0]

Kathybad - You are such a great person!! I'm a disciplinarian at my school so I see the hell many of students come from.

You are so lucky you get to remodel. I want to build a garage with a bathroom, and we can't get a freakin plumber to start the job. I'm down here in Katrina land, you would think after two years we could get contractors but it looks like it's impossible.

Renee - Scroll to the top of the page, click on new post, read the list, and you will see the polls, there is 2.

Denise,

My heart goes out to you. I still vividly remember watching in horror as Katrina hit. I work for a company that has a manufacturing facility there, and we all were so worried about everyone (even though I didn't know them personally). I can't imagine how difficult these last two years have been for you and your community.

[phyllser 3]

Earl, Phyl, Son-in-law, Jim and our daughter, Tracy

That's my favorite "kitty" shirt. I will miss it when it gets too big!!

Out to dinner our last night in Whistler! :hungry:

[mango24 1]

Kathy - Where I live we only had minor damage. Thank God, but many people are still living in Fema trailors around here.

I also think I am going home after surgery without spending the night.

[mango24 1]

Phyl - Your pictures didn't come through on my computer.