Shrinking Violets Part 4

[mdrai 3]

Mid-day checkin!

Happy Belated Birthday, Kat! I hope it was nice and I agree w/Janie... Celebrate today, too, since most of us missed it!!

I know I sound like a broken record, but...

I am trying to get back in the groove/on the wagon/whatever euphamism works for you re: the band & losing weight. Self-analysis has revealed that I've gained 20 lbs since Spring and I believe it's based in stress eating, + not planning my meals + not exercising. So, what to do? Dump the stress, plan my meals, & exercise!

So piehole report for today:

B'fast: vanilla chai Protein shake

2 coffees + lots of water

Lunch: (a visual)

Pammie: kids go back on MONDAY -- THIS MONDAY! All together now: "It's the most... wonderful time... of the year..." :sad:

Enjoy the day!

[janiebug 0]

Way to go Michelle!! I wonder what would make me get going. I am at a loss!!

Off to work!!

Have a good day!!!!

[Teachlady 3]

Good afternoon, Violets..

I've been doing laundry and catching up on everything today. It was a great weekend. It was VERY hot and humid.. in the 90's, but at least the house was air conditioned and so was church on Sunday. I got to buy granddaughter Mara some shirts and Everett some shoes for school. Little Amelia didn't need anything except hugs from Gramma and she got lots of those. We went out for burgers and fries for lunch on Saturday, but of course I pb'd and son Joshua was very impressed. NOT!

It's been great summer weather here lately. The a/c is on in the house and I'm about ready to jump in the pool for some exercising and sun.

It's 79 right now, and the humidity isn't as bad as it's been. The pool should be just right. The Bobster needs to mow the grass again. We got tons of rain last night and this morning. As usual, my plants are all watered without me having to do anything!

Terry.. hope you're feeling better. Be strong.

PamELa... school already??? That's hard to believe, isn't it! I'm so glad I don't have to worry about getting a room ready anymore. Now I just look forward to the social security and pension checks. Life is good.

The Bobster has his name in for an interim pastorate in a town about 40 minutes away. Hope it works out for him. I don't know what is going to happen at our church here. We have a big meeting Monday night and the future of the pastor will be discussed. I'm certainly hoping he will leave for the good of the church.

Michelle, your lunch looks soooooooooo good!! We had some kind of meal for 2 thingy out of a bag. Very tasty, but certainly not as good looking as yours.

Laura... Grady is having sleeping problems again. I keep telling her.. one of these days, it will all be behind her. He is teething and can now sit up for awhile if he's put in the sitting position. He's also up on all fours and scooting backwards. I haven't seen him in a week so I'm anxious to see him tomorrow. Kris and Nathan are going to the health club Monday, Wed. and Fri. now. Hope it works well for her. She wants to lose 40# before they head to Hawaii next January for Nathan's best friend's wedding.

Well, I don't watch BB, but I'm enjoying Real Chance of love, Back in the Saddle.

Well, I better get off here and get in the pool. I have a singing rehearsal tonight.

Everyone have a great day!

[Teachlady 3]

Where'd everybody go??? Just finished the last of the U.P. pasties. Will have to make another trip north to stock up or take a day and make my own.

Off to singing rehearsal. Will check in after my evening pool time.

[Jennifur 0]

Hey guys

I am home

Kat - first Happy Belated Birthday, glad you had a nice day, and Thank You!

I had a nice trip, very nice and so very relaxed. Didn't win a cent but did go to the beach and walked and walked and walked. Got myself a beautiful new Bracelet, I have been searching for the perfect one for 2 years and I GOT IT and I didn't care and got it for me. Of course the kids got junk too, but we all had a great time and DS loved the ocean. dd has been going from the time she was 8 months old, so she missed it the last 2 years. A short trip but very nice.

After hours, days, weeks and even months of serious soul searching I am doing everything for me, I do love him but It is all about me. it has to be. I have a plan for where I want to be in life when I'm 40 and the clock is ticking. I am on my weight mission for me this time, not for him, and I want my children to be good too and i'm happy and that i making all of us happy.

Anyway, glad everyone is well.

I am off, have to get up early and go meet the owner of the construction company at 8 so hav to get upand shower and look presentalbe.

I did eat very well while we were gone but very bloated.

Does anyone else have a problem driving for a long time? every road trip to AC this month, there and back both times I had horrible horrible gas pains to the point I couldn't even stand up, have taken stock in gas x. But once i'm up walking they are gone and didn't come back until my return trip. Horrible!

Ok that is that, just had to ask.

HI EVERYONE, missed you all

[Suziecat 379]

Welcome back Judy and Jenn, we missed you guys.

I'm home from work, not really busy tonight but I got a lot of cleaning done.

Nothing to eat till after I give blood tomorrow morning. I'm supposed to go every 3 months but i forgot to go last month. Oh well.

Good news is Hubby won't have surgery. The Doc said he would rather try PT on him first. So that was good news. Now 4 weeks 3 times a week he has to go to the Therapist.

Watching my favorite show right now. "Unwrapped".

[Kat817 19]

Looooong day. Lots of walk ins, and they do not turn them away, so it is chaos. I am more hard nosed. There are those I would understand and see, and others could make an appointment, or go elsewhere! I worked almost an hour late, and even then, I left with 3 people in the waiting room, and one in exam. I did MY part of their exam, and the paperwork involved, so left them to the Dr, and his sidekick, the Office manager!

I am off to the shower. We had lots of garden stuff to put up, and dinner to cook, and I am just now settling back. Going to go shower, so my hair can dry some----will try to check in later, or in the morning.

Miss all of you!

[janiebug 0]

I got your check today Kat, thanks!!! Sweet note also!!

Jen, I had some kind of weird thing I am assuming was from driving in Alabama. Since I stand most of the day I thought it was me, and didn't mention it, but it HURT LIKE HELL!! On the day we met up in Alabama I had these weird pains on my side, it hurt to sit. I am sure people wondered why I was standing so much. I just figured since I sat so much driving I wasn't use to it. Now that you say I wonder?.?.?.?.?........

Okay off to bed, busy day tomorrow.

[Suziecat 379]

Wednesday morning and I'm up again, dragging my fanny but not too bad.

I have a little bit of running around to do after I get off work, than I'll come home and rest for a little before we go to do our hospital shift.

Everyone have a great day.

[Jennifur 0]

Morning gals

I'm up getting ready for a meeting, I'm so glad to be back in touch with my work force. I'm going to take my 30 hr and I think I am going to get my tax id now and start getting in touch with my resources and get working for myself like I wanted to.

Jane - HORRIBLE, I couldn't stand up or sit straight in the car, after about 2 hrs the pain started but was very gassy after an hour. Gas ex helped a lot, I now have a box in the car which will never leave the car. Mine was in my stomach but was moving a little.

Going to be another Hot one here today ... you all know I love that. Hope to be done working by noon and in the pool

[mdrai 3]

Please add "Sheila [my last name]" to any & all prayer lists, formal & informal, as we all know the amazing power of prayer. She's my MIL & we got the word last evening that she has lung cancer. Just a small spot, but still. The "C" word.

My always-stoic DH called me (I was driving kids to activities) & I couldn't even understand him on the phone he was crying so hard. So I rushed back home & just held him. When I finally spoke w/my MIL, she felt worst about upsetting him. She said she knew he was really upset because before they hung up, he said "I love you" to her.

She'll have a bone & brain scan asap to see if it's anywhere else. Treatment decisions will be made after that.

Thanks, friends.

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning, Violets..

Pretty day out there today. 52 degrees right now and sun is shining so the temp will get up there by mid afternoon. By the time I got out of rehearsal last night at 9:15, it was dark, so didn't get in the pool again like I hoped.

Michelle... I have an email prayer chain of about 40 people and will put your MIL on it.

Busy day for me, so I'm off to get some Breakfast and be on my way. Everyone be good to yourselves.

[Kat817 19]

I will add you MIL to our prayer chain as well. It is a scary, scary diagnosis.

Once a Mom always a Mom, more concerned over upsetting a child than for her own health. It isn't funny, but yet it is, we never change! I worried over how to break the news to both my kids and my parents. My first tears were shed over that thought!

I have to have an Xray of the lungs each time I do my bone scans, as lung cancer is a common secondary cancer to bone cancer (as well as brain which is why they are testing what they are), and I have 2 living bone tumors.

I am glad he has you there to help him process the news.

My Mom is having surgery on her arms next Tuesday. She is having her bat wings removed! I am SOOOO jealous!! But she has lived with hers a lot longer than I have! Someday I too will remove mine, it is a genetic, almost deformity---Mom is not real big, but her upper arms have a fat pad that drops and hangs over her elbow....and mine is on its way that way too. The Dr. told her she could be 100 pounds, and would still have fat there. If she were anorexic, she would die with fat still there! He said there is not enough muscle running through the back of the arm to burn fat well, and when it separates due to the weight of itself, then it is hardly affected by weight loss or exercise at all. I hate hearing that, and yet it made me feel like I was not such a failure at toning!!

Terry, you doing ok?

My leftover chocolate cake is staring at me....so guess I will go to work. I did not sleep well, have some issues hanging over my head, financially to deal with. Wish me luck.

See you after work.

[janiebug 0]

Good morning!!

Michelle, your mother and law and family will be in my prayers. That is so scary!! Your poor husband!! Is sounds like you support him well, sometimes that is the best medicine!!

Suzie, why are you always up so early? I mean Jennifer is two hours ahead of us, but you are up EARLY!!

Have a good day!!

[kity 2]

Hey Girls~

Michelle, so sorry to hear about your MIL. I know what your dh is going through. Many prayers and purple power for Sheila and your entire family!

Kat, mmmmm choc. cake! Good luck to moms bat wing surgery!

Jane and Jen, I have gas pains often...and there have been times at night when I have had to get up and lay on the couch. It helps to "jiggle" my tummy...and hope it passes the old fashioned way. Actually right now, I am having some...and will take some Gas X when I get up. Since banding I AM SOOOO GASSY! LOL!

I am going into work this morning after my allergy appointment. The landscaper is here again and the yard is LOOKING GOOD. I have some before pix and will post after ones too.

I will ALSO put some after pix of my face too. I have not worn makeup much, and the one night last week, I forgot to take pix. I am happy about the chin, and the eyes too except they are slightly still pink, the lids!

OK...have a good day!

Terry, pop in and say hi soon.

xoxoxoxo