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Blog 93898
 

Let's get Physical! Physical!

Can't you just picture Olivia Newton-John in all her gloriousness? Fan-TAS-tic.   Anyway! I did 30 minutes on the treadmill with 5 pound handweights for a bit of upper body workout as well, plus a little over 3 miles on the bike! Only 1 week after surgery and I'm feeling great! I am trying not to push myself too hard, but I figured if it started to hurt, I'd stop. It never hurt!   Dang, how I'd like to be at least ONE size smaller by July 13th! That's when I have to fly up north for work and I want to buy a cute outfit in a smaller size. So, I am making it my goal to make sure I eat ALL the right stuff, enough protein and all that. Plus workout at least 30-45 minutes at least 5 days a week. I can do this! I just have to keep telling myself that!   SO, if anyone has some stellar tips and tricks for working out and eating yummy good-for-you stuff before my first fill, let me know!   I'm going to just have a protein shake for dinner because I'm not overly hungry, but I know I should have something.
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 1952
 

1 week out today

Wow - Can't believe it's been a week already since surgery. Time flies...   The week in review.   Had Surgery Monday morning, 6/14 Release from hospital by noon on Tuesday, 6/15 - Only had 3 incisions and no drain tube.   The first 3-4 days were the hardest for both pain and consumption of fluids. I could only consume about 8-10 ounces per day   Day 5 went back to hospital with pain in left upper chest and left shoulder. Went through tests, no stomach leak, but beginnings of what could become pneumonia - remedy - use the spriometer more!!! and all seems well now.   Day 6 - Started feeling more normal, no more holding my stomach in when walking and finally able to sleep on my side in my own bed!!!!! (That in itself did wonders for my moral) - Finally making some progress with liquid consumption. Was able to drink 24 oz. Only had a few tears at dinnertime when the kids made an awesome father's day meal and I had 4 oz of chicken broth.   Day 7 - Feeling a bit better each day. Went on a short walk outside for the first time and just reread some paperwork from the surgeon and realized that I was supposed to start taking vitamins right away. Oops, I'll have to get right on that. I took pictures and stood on the scale tonight. So far I lost 4.2 lbs on my 4 day pre-op liquid diet and 9.4 lbs since my surgery for a total of 13.6 lbs lost so far!!! :crying:   Next stop - 2nd and final week of all liquid diet. :scared0:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 92164
 

Day 3 Post Op...

I so very tired of the clear liquid diet. Would like to stop spending so much time in the bathroom. Still in a bit a pain and assume the swelling is why it is hard to just get the liquids down. Found one very satisfying treat...Baskin Robbins, cookies and cream sugar-free candies. Not sure they will hold me over for 2 weeks of clear and 2 weeks of cream liquid. I want some fish!! Didn't probably get even a quart of liquids down for post op day 2...but will keep trying to get more in. ANY SUGGESTIONS??:smile2:
appleb

appleb

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Lady Bug on a Mission
 

Embarking on this life changing journey!

I attended my informational seminar on Saturday, and if I wasn't certain before then that the LapBand was for me, I am now!   My insurance requires a 6 mo diet plan, which I have already completed and a psych evaluation, so I am hoping it is a quick transisition! I am so ready! I wish I would have done this years ago!   Beyond excited in Georgia!   Jane
Blog 2804
 

1 Week Away

1 more week until surgery! I've been on Opti fast for about a week now, and overall it hasn't been to bad, although I do miss chewing. I had a few pretzel rods today, and feel really guilty!:scared0:   I'm feeling alot of emotions right now, excitment, nervousness, and a little scared about my life in the future. This is the first step in a lifestyle change, and I'm a little uncertain about how I will relate to some of my friends now that it won't all be about eating/drinking. So much of my social activityes revolve around meals - dinner with the girls, lunch with mom, meeting my sister for drinks and appetizers. I've discussed this with them all, and they are really supportive. My sister and I have even planned a few walking tours of some local towns. But still, I'm nervous and scared! But more than that, I'm looking forward to the furure! As I read on this forum, nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!
WendyWE

WendyWE

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Blog 72318
 

SOOO Bummed

I am on day 8 of my pre op diet to be banded this next Monday and my doctors office calls and says they have to re schedule my date for the 19th of July because my doctor has to be in court on Monday. So upset, Ive waited 11 months for this and doing great on my pre op diet. So excited about it finally happening and i get my bubble busted. Ive lost 12 lbs so far. I need to go stuff my face with some pizza hut bread sticks, that would make me feel better, but i wont, it would only hurt me more. This has not been my week. My husband is gone doing his duty with the military, its 95 degrees here and my AC decided to quit working on me go figure it always happens when he leaves town, last time he left my dish washer went LOL. Im stuck in the heat till tomorrow. When I can get it fixed. and then the phone call comes. Thanks for listening to me. Hope you all have a better day then i have.
cookertl

cookertl

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Blog 94503
 

Me + Anethesia = Yuck

So I did it. I was scared in the operating room saying to myself, what the heck am i doing? :smile2: BUt there was no turning back. It really would not have been so bad had i not reacted to anethesia the way I do. Even with all the anti nausea meds I felt sick. I couldn't wake up too but I forced myself so I could leave. I could not talk to anyone because it made my nausea worse. I did not sleep all night with nerves so I probably just need to sleep, i tried but keep waking up. The only pain I feel is the soreness of the belly, not horrible just really sore. Getting up hurts because gravity is pulling the cuts down, but still tolerable. I have a nagging headache. No gas pains, I am pacing my room every hour and I do burp. So I had chicken broth, ice pop (throat is sore too), and water. What else is good to have today? Is it ok to sip water out of a straw?   I am on liquid Oxycodone with tylenol, generic name is roxicet 5/325. Also anti nasuea Zofran.   More to come tomorrow, Hopefully I will feel like wonder woman :laugh:! Thanks for the support everyone, you have no idea how much it helps!!!!!
2excited

2excited

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Just another day. . .
 

Blogging in General

I've switched over to blogspot.com   It's not going to be focused completely on VSG, or my WL journey. It's life, and I believe I'm more than just a WLS patient.   If you care to follow me, feel free to do so and comment if you can.   Thanks ! ! !   http://unraveledapronstringsinmypinkstiletto.blogspot.com/
Tiffykins

Tiffykins

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Blog 93898
 

Oatmeal: The New Steak Dinner..err..Breakfast!

Who knew oatmeal could taste so good?! Today is my first day of mushies and I started the day with a nice bowl of oatmeal. Then I had a protein shake for a snack to complete that portion of protein I needed this morning. For lunch I'm going to have tuna and mashed potatoes. Strange combo, but what is "normal" at this point? Ha!   I'm in basically no pain (besides a little tenderness at the port site), so I feel up to working out today. Nothing too strenuous, but definitely the treadmill and bike...maybe some arms weights. We'll see how that feels.   Last night I had what I THINK was gas pain in my shoulder. Either that or I strained it somehow. But I hadn't had any gas pain up to this point. Anyway, I took some GasEx just in case and some liquid Tylenol and went to bed. Felt like a million bucks this morning, so that did the trick.   So, not much else to report today so far! How is everyone else doing today? I hope you are all well!!   xo
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! BBQ Turkey Top With A Mustard Sauce

Barbecued turkey legs and thighs. I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they're an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we're having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn't taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey. It just absorbs the smokiness from the grill and the tang from the sauce. Outside of the holiday bird, this is hands down the best turkey I've ever had.   Makes 4-8 Serves 150 calories per serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 92878
 

So far so good

ok so i've started drinking my shakes in the morning, i have chose the slim fast shakes but now im thinking i need a protein shake being as though i get hungry after i drink the shakes, but today i really didnt get hungry til about 12pm so that's lunch time, i guess my body is getting used to just having it in my system, i haven't join the gym yet because i ran out of money this weekend but hopefully i can get my brother to give me like $40 so i can join! hopefully, i am still excited about joining especially since i just found my workout shoes at my grandma's house.... LETS GOOOO!!!! I can do this, i know i can!:smile2:
sweetkc85

sweetkc85

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Blog 89559
 

A New Way of Approaching Monday :-)

This morning I got up at 4:00 and left at 4:30 to drive up to work and work out at the gym by work with my friend at 5:30. I had my bag packed, my clothes in the car, and was totally looking forward to it!   We worked hard on the elliptical for 45 minutes. It felt really good. I didn't mind the makeup/shower stuff at the gym and got to work by 7:30 which is great.   Tonight is a healthy cooking class at the support group/surgeon's office and that will be fun. I'm always out for new recipes.   A week from today will be my first fill. I'm glad for that only because I'm following the program on sheer willpower alone. This past weekend was hard for me -- ate too often not really too much -- and wasn't able to walk away from the refrigerator as often as I do during the week (at work).   I still have a little swelling above my belly button and any gas is now from eating fruits and veggies (after the protein of course). I wonder if I can go back on align? It really worked for me?   Have a great Monday everybody. :smile2:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 89474
 

Back from my cruise

Well Im back from my cruise. I am already wanting to go on another one. I did really well. I managed to lose 2.5 pounds while I was gone.:smile2: It was really not to hard except for the fruity drinks lol. I ate at the buffet every day and stayed away from the dinning room. That was better for me because I could get what I knew I could eat . I was walking so much more than I am able to do at home and they have a gym and a track on the open top deck. I was supprised at how much walking you do ashore. Now I find my self trying to make sure I get the walking in now that Im home. It wasnt like exercise on the ship lol. I cant wait till I go to get my next fill this friday and see what my total weight loss is. Wish me luck. Well thats all for now. Hope everyone has a great week.:laugh:
rhonda2010

rhonda2010

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Blog 92116
 

Guess what......? I need a BELT!!

I went to the doctor Friday (not my LAP-BAND®® Doc). Since this was the same office that I logged my start weight in, during my office visit for my pre-approval process, I decided to step on the scale (when no one was looking!!:smile:) ....aaaaannnnnd..... I AM DOWN 16 POUNDS!! at first it didn't hit me. I just hopped off the scale and back on the table before the doc came in.....but then the pants and shorts that I wore this w/e were VERY loose!! they didnt fit anymore! wow! i reached for a BELT!! never thought I'D be so happy to need a belt!!! this is just what I needed to shake the "discouraged mode" that I'd been in!! I go to my LB Doc Monday (6/28) so I am being VERY deligent about counting my calories, logging my food and doing my exercise------> everyday!!! I hope to be down even more by the time I weigh in at his office!! :smile2::thumbup::laugh:
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

So that's being stuck...

When I'm asked how often I get "stuck", I usually respond 1-2 times per week. When I eat, sometimes I can feel that things aren't going down correctly and I stop. Sometimes it is at the end of the meal and sometimes it is after only a few bites. Typically it passes quickly and I've never had a situation where it wasn't corrected before the next meal. It is uncomfortable and annoying, but not painful or concerning in any way.   Which brings me to Saturday... I woke up in the morning and went to Jazzercise. After class I went and got some coffee and a smoothie. As I drank both, I noticed that I seemed a little tighter than normal, but both went down fine.   For lunch, I drove through Raising Canes (I had never been there before) and got some chicken fingers. I actually have chicken fingers/nuggest/strips at least once a week. It is a standby that typically works for me. After just a few bites, I knew that I couldn't go any further. No worries. I threw the rest away and went about my day.   We went to see The A Team in the afternoon. I had thought I would get some popcorn, but I didn't feel exactly right after the botched chicken fingers so I abstained. Before the movie began I started to get HORRIBLE acid reflux. It wasn't painful per se, but it was intense! I started to panic just slightly and in my head went through the reasons I might have reflux. Of course the first thing I thought was that my band slipped. Yikes! For a few minutes I pondered what I would do if I had to redo the surgery and worst case scenarios. Heh. Then the reflux was right in the very back of my throat...almost immediately it moved down my throat and lower into my chest. It FINALLY occured to me that I had something REALLY stuck and it was trying to make its way out one way or another.   At that point I went to the restroom to see if I could help it. No dice. I sat through the rest of the movie (I actually enjoyed it!) as it moved up and down, up and down. After the movie, we went to dinner. I ordered some chili knowing I wouldn't eat any, but thinking I could take it home. On the way home, I stopped and got some OJ. I had heard that it helps. I drank some sips of it and waited but that didn't help. I chugged some and other than PBing that...nothing. So, I waited a little while longer and had some ice cream. (Man it sounds like I eat like crap, doesn't it?) The ice cream stayed down so that gave me some calm knowing that I could get down protein shakes and some nutrition.   I went to bed with some awful reflux. I don't have a recliner, so I just went to bed. It was very uncomfortable but I managed to get to sleep around 11 PM. I woke up about 12:30 with some pain in my shoulder that moved into my side. I had heard my Support Group leader talk about referred pain and assumed that's what it was. Around 3 AM I woke up to the most god-awful gurgling in my stomach. It took about an hour to calm down and I fell back to sleep.   I woke up and my tummy hurt quite a bit. I didn't want to take a chance eating anything before church. I hadn't thought about communion, but I never seem to have an issue with it and this time was no different. After church we went to breakfast and I had an egg over medium. It went down fine. I realized that I was sore from the trauma, but I was FREE! :smile2:   I ate soft and soggy food throughout the day (i.e. the chili with no meat, then crockpot chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner.) I feel back to normal today!   I have to say that situation was most unenjoyable!! I don't think I did anything out of the ordinary, so my guess is that it will happen again someday. At least I know that it can happen and then get better.   On another note, for some reason, I want to set a weight goal for this month. I want to lose 2.8 pounds by the end of the month. It is absolutely doable, but a little more than I usually lose. I thought if I documented my goal, I might make some good choices that will help me hit it! I will keep you posted.   Have a GREAT week everyone!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 65542
 

Staying Mindful a Traveling Day

One women trying to get from one place to another today. It will take more than one taxi, two planes, and 3 meals to get me there. My thoughts for the day are....   I am almost at my one year mark lost over 100 pounds. What I have found is I have "disordered eating" I can only speak for myself. I have food problems, major issues with food, and food plays head games with me 24-7 day and night.   AA does have a workable philosophy so does OA and I do use it mindfully, although I do not go to any meetings. For some it becomes a way of life.   My band tool is my way of life now and forever!! If I cheat the only one I hurt is yourself. I gave this tool to myself as a last ditch effort to save my life from my own self destruction. A year ago I was 250 plus and a size 24 plus on a good day.   I try everyday to make the best possible choices with food. I sure can eat anything I want even after many fills and un-fills. Today, I make better and more healthier food choices. I have Forgiven myself and I have moved to the next level of this game of life. Living   I last weighed 148 and wear a size 10. I am just trying to get from point A to point B today. Traveling can be so stressful and I will try my best today with all the tools I have in place to guide me. I will believe in the power of positive thoughts today. Best wishes imaluckydog
imaluckydog

imaluckydog

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Just another day. . .
 

Long time no blog

I have been really absent as of late on the blogging. I feel like I'm just kind of living now, and sometimes don't even realize I have the sleeve anymore. Eating small portions, drinking fluids, having a snack here and there is all so "normal". I guess that's what I can call it because it's just the same thing day in and day out. I don't really have a lot to report on the sleeve journey.   In other news, we are still trying to conceive. I will start the ovulation monitor thing again because my charting was off. This fertility crap is confusing. I remember when I was paranoid about getting pregnant, and avoiding it all costs. Now, that I actually want it, it's not happening. But, such is life, and I'm trying to be patient. It just isn't working out so well.   John was promoted to his next rank. It's a big jump in pay, and we won't see it until next year because of how the AF promotes people, but hey we'll at least get it. Plus, this opens many, many doors for him in his career. We're both ecstatic to see what the future holds.   I'm also considering going to school. The military will actually pay for me to get an associates or a certification in portal, high demand career. I've been looking at pharmacy tech, or radiology tech. I'm not a fan of school, and have zero desire to go 4 years to get a BA/BS when I know so many people with degrees that are working outside of their field due to the craptastic economy. At least with pharmacy or radiology tech, I will be able to find a job fairly easily as I've been researching different options, in different areas of the country. I have to think "future" because we never know where the AF will send us. Honestly, it's just a crapshoot away for us to end up in Minot, ND, and I pray daily that we do not get sent there. I just have to be prepared and know that I have to choose a career path that will benefit us now, and in future. John will retire at the age of 38-40 from the AF. We've talked about what the future will hold. I want him to take off a couple of years, and finish out his Masters degree. He can play Mister Mom while I go back to work. I could do insurance, or something else based on the certification I get. With his retirement pay, and me working full time, we would be sitting pretty. I'll be in my mid-40s when he retires, and could easily support our family. Caysen will be in college or out on his own by this time, and God-willing, we'll have at least one more baby in the house. Can you tell I'm a planner? I know that one of my "faults" is over-analyzing or trying to plan too much. With the military, the best laid plans will be ripped right out from under your feet, and you have to start all over. I've learned this in the last 4 years, but it doesn't keep me from being somewhat prepared.   I am working on getting a blog set up on blogspot.com and I'll share the link when it's ready and I start blogging over there. It's not going to be about just the sleeve. It'll be my recipes that I tweak, life happenings, and some of writings/poetry tossed in there for good measure.   Life is good. At a year out, I can honestly say a lot has changed. But, thus far, it's all changed for the better.
Tiffykins

Tiffykins

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Blog 91736
 

225.5

Yep that is what I weighed in at this morning. I know I told you I wasn't going to weigh in until Tuesday but I was so excited, I had to do it today. I ate so good yesterday and I knew food wouldn't be an issue for me since all I had was a cup of olives, 7 hot wings, and 2 crackers with spread ( it was so good). I can't believe I am under 226. It has taken me a month to get under 226. I am so happy. I just know this month I will be able to get under 220 by the time I go to the doctor for my next fill on July 13th. Ha ha I know I can do it. I am taking a piece of eggplant parm for lunch and I'll have s/f oatmeal for breakfast. I'm going to try and have something to eat for breakfast instead of just a protein shake hoping that will make a difference. We also went swimming at the gym yesterday and I swam for 40 min so that helped. We are going to go tonight. I'll come home from work and walk the dogs and then go swim. It is nice because it gives me a chance to relax and take time to let everything go from the day. I really can't wait to go to work today. I just want this week to be over fast and hopefully we will be slow. Today is the end of the sales goals period and then tomorrow we start another month and new goals. I hit all mine this period so I'm not worried about getting a write up or a coaching so that takes a load off my mind. My husband is just wonderful, we spent yesterday together and did some shopping, went by the bank, got gas, and then to the gym. To end the day we went to Sonic where I got a diet cherry limeaid...my favorite. It keeps me so full and takes me a while to drink it. Oh and we also went by the book store to get Shrink Yourself about emotional eating and it has some good information in it. Like being powerless when it comes to eating and that is why we can't say no. It is something that I will finish and tell you about. Hoping that it will help me not gorge my self at night. That is the worse time for me. I have to cook some Chicken Pot Pie on my Cafe World in 10 minutes. I love Cafe World and I like the way my cafe looks. At first I had everything in pink and then change to the pyramid theme. It gives me something to do in the mornings. Instead of eating I sit here and listen to Sirius and do my cafe and write on here. Next month I have to start looking for shows to go see in Vegas. I want to go to a topless show because I have never been to one but my husband doesn't want to go. He says he has seen enough boobs in his life so he doesn't need to spend money seeing more. I can appreciate that but I have never been to one so I wanted to go so maybe I will go alone. I don't know what it is about seeing medically enhanced boobs but I just have never been to a show where there is dancing and singing with the fancy costumes before. Maybe he will come around. If not I love him for not wanting to go. It probably will just make me feel inadequate. I do want to get a boob job after I lose the weight because I had a breast reduction in 1999 and went from a DD to a large B and now they are C's. I want to go back to having perky tits like when I was 14. I have never had perky tits since then because they grew too big too fast and just hung down. I can remember how big they got when I had my daughter, boy they were big. And then they went back to being DD's. Robert says mine are perky now but I want them to be full and stand out but he says mine are perfect. I'm trying to grow my hair long because I have never had really long hair, just to my shoulders and I want to be able to pull it into a ponytail for vacation since it will be hot out there. I have 10 weeks to lose 25 lbs. It is doable but will take extra hard attention to my eating and exercise routine to get enough calories burned to lose the weight. That's 2.5 lbs a week. It will be hard but I know I can atleast lose 15 lbs if anything. I want to get to 223 by next Monday so I will work hard to reach this goal. I don't think it is out of my reach so I know I can do it. I'll keep you updated on my progress. Take care and have a good day.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 94917
 

its 3am going into day 4

Its 3am and Im going into day 4 post op. I feel so much better today. Other than the non stop hunger pangs, I am pretty good. I am moving around alot better now. I even took a hot bath yesterday. I am still afraid to get my incisions wet, or even try to wash them. I think I will do that tonight. I need to take my cymbalta, its been 5 days. i am so scared it will get stuck
bentsam

bentsam

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Blog 92039
 

Might as well face it...

...I'm addicted to food. (but i already knew this) So I'm post op Day 10, and am on pureed foods, but I'm not having any problem digesting anything. This has kind of been a tough weekend for me, so excuse my lengthy stories. First, hung out with my friend Chris, and he was giving me a bit of a hard time about not even wanting to go to a restaurant with him, so he could eat. Saying "are you going to drop off the face of the planet now because you don't eat?" I laughed it off at the time, but this coming from a guy who was in AA for a bit (not an alcoholic, but wanted to better himself) and i didnt see him for the year he was in it! Some audacity! Then today, i went to friends BBQ, she's been good, really supportive. I put a thing of applesauce and a protein shake in my purse. I knew i might not be hungry, but I would want to eat, so I wanted to have good choices available. Pretty smart, i thought. It was soooooo hard. I had no idea. I ate my applesauce (although too fast, like i wanted to hide the fact that i brought my own food) and gulped down my protein shake. Those hotdogs and etc looked so good. I kinda pouted over at my friend, and she laughed and offered to let me have a bite of her hotdog. And I did it! And it was heaven. I also ate some other unmentionables :smile2:. So here I am, at the end of my night, feeling frustrated. I'm only post op day 10 and I'm cheating! Honestly, I did my research on this surgery, I KNOW it's only a tool, and I need to work with it. Am I being too hard on myself? Do I need to be like an alcoholic and keep myself away from those events, even though I love my friends, and I love my social life? An alcoholic wouldnt go to a bar, i shouldnt go to a restuarant, or a bbq. Maybe the more I abstain, the easier it will get. I'm not depressed, I still feel motivated. Advice?
asteenho

asteenho

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Blog 2100
 

I'm off...

To the hospital today.. It is midsummer's day, and the longest day of the year... I bet it will feel like that, too! I'll be glad when it is tomorrow afternoon, my tummy is doing somersaults already :crying:   I have a few work things to do, which I hope will keep me occupied until we leave around midday.   Have a fab week all, and good luck to everyone having their operations this week :scared0:
JudyM

JudyM

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