Charlene K

Happy ST Patrick's Day to all! Well, I fell off the wagon. We have a dinner tonight at bible study. I bought a new potato dish and a fruit salad so I wouldn't have to cook. Then I did a bad thing. I made lemon bars.......and ate a few of them! Yep.....a few......made myself sick. Okay, got that confession over with......it is the Catholic in me. I took my friend to the plastic surgeon. YIKES! It is expensive....9,500 for tummy tuck, 5,100 for boobs, I forgot what the lipo and arms cost. I just know it was 26,000. They said that insurance will pay for the tummy tuck and boobs (rashes). We have the same insurance so I know what I can expect when and if I do the PS........and I DO have rashes. She has lost so much her tummy and boobs hang way down. She still hasn't received results from the cancer test......all the ps depends on the other results. I think she is pretending the other isn't happening. Okay peeps, Have a great evening!!! Don't drink too much green beer.

Joyce, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sorry, I was late. Great, I did not read the posts yesterday........What is going on with that MIL? Sounds like she is going to be a pill. Julie, I am so sorry you are in pain again. Phyl, I prayed for your friends. I saw it on face book. It is not good when older folks have surgery....recovery is so hard. Abdominal surgery is hard at any age. Keep us posted. Apples, someone said your son's place flooded??? Sorry to hear that. That has happened to us. Cleanup is a b____!!! Thanks for all the concerns. I am thinking positive about this issue. I finally got all that contrast out of me....I think. I am going to take my friend to the doctor. I hope she hears something about her BRAC test and CA125. OKay gang, I will check in tonight.

Janet, the dr's office will call in a couple of days. The guy doing the scan told me they get the results within 24hrs, but it is up to the dr when they call. I really think I will be okay. A couple of years ago it was adhesions. I think you are right about the shakes. I think they will be healing for my system.

Checking in.......yes, my lower left side was hurting and I had a ct scan today on my lower abdomen. Now, I have a history of colon problems. I do think it is adhesions, but better safe than sorry. Get it checked out. Speaking of the scan......whew, I hate, hate, hate, drinking contrast.....I think I drank two pints and then they were running late so I had to wait an hour. On the other hand, a good thing, I had to go, go, go. Did I mention I HATE drinking contrast.

Just checking in......I haven't read the posts. I went to the GP today. I am having a ct scan tomorrow on my gut. I think it is just adhesions, but gonna get one just to rule out diverticulitis. Yum! I get to drink two big bottles of orange contrast in the morning. Contrast runs through me big time. Thank goodness this imaging place is five minutes away. Sorry, TMI.

Kimaly, I am so sorry you lost your rings.......get a metal detector and try to find them. My friend does that for a hobby and has found a lot of priceless treasures for people. Okay, Melissa, I will keep you posted. Meanwhile, I am doing a shake a day......I may start doing two a day. Weaning off of food to shakes might be better for me.

Janet.........I really like your new profile pic........so cute!!!! I am really feeling alot better this afternoon. I do not take vicodin for that reason. I did get off of Miralax and on to Benefiber. I think I will take both. I had to cook chicken pot pie for my friend's DH. My friend just got home from having gastric bypass. She is diabetic and so excited about getting off meds. Wow, it is 80 today. I love it. If I ever complain about the warm weather again you all have permission to chew my A$$ out. Okay, gang.......gotta go cook something for DH.

Arlene, I'm starting to think you and I don't have much luck in the health department..... Sorry about your colon problems.... Hope you are better soon.... Julie, I do feel better this morning. Diverticulitis is a inherited disease in my family. My aunt died of it. Of Course, my WL Dr. thinks it is diet. True, but if you are genetically prediposed to the diesease eating wrong foods could kick it in. How do you know you have it until......you get it. DUH! I will go get some antibiotics tomorrow. I think drinking shakes and resting my gut may be a good thing. Well, I did it again. I got up at 6am....took a shower and got ready for church because I thought it was really 7am. Wrong, my clock automatically changed. So, now it is 6:20 and church is at 9. This is my second year to do that. I hope y'all all have a great day!

yes, shakes and vitamins.......and lots of water and fluids. I think he said I will get to ketosis so the weight should come off fast. I guess it will go week by week. I just know I am on the fast track which is all shakes. The slower one is two shakes and two meals. I will give you the info when I start. I know this is going to be hard at first.

Well, HE!!, My colon is hurting. I guess the Dr. was right. I just hope it is not diverticulitis. I will go to the GP on Monday. Janet, yes, I went to nutrition classes for four months. I was just saying that maybe I should have done the liquid diet before I got the band. I only did the pre-op shakes. Julie, the weather is awesome here. High 70's. Apples, have fun! Eva, thanks for the encouraging words. Cheri, sorry, girl, I can't read your post that are apple green.......old eyes.

Love the pics.......handsome men......and the cake.....Awesome! Oh, I love your patriotic garb. I am all about Red, White, and Blue!

Yep, it is going to be tough. He is offering appetite suppressants if I need help, but I do not want to take them. I think they are bad to take with this fibro med I take. He said if I can get past a few days I won't be hungry. This time, unlike before surgery, I do have restriction. So I start the 23rd. I will be going every tuesday for two hours. I will see the doctor once a month, and the Pa and dietician every week. Yesterday when the doctor pressed on my stomach and I almost came off the table. He thinks I need a ct scan to check for diverticulitis. YUK! I hate drinking that contrast. I will call on Monday and see about checking it out before I get worse. The shakes ought to help that too.

Peas......congrats on the weight loss! Jodi.....glad you made it home and are resting. Keep up your walking. It really helps the healing. Okay, I went to see Dr. Davis. I will start on the 23rd. It will be every Tues. for 2 hrs. I will be going through the Beck book and nutrition. I didn't say anything to him, but is feel like I am doing this assbackwards. I should have done this before the band. OH, well, so be it. He examined me and when he pressed on my colon I almost came off the table. He wonders if I have diverticulitis. i don't have any symptoms, but he suggested a ct scan. Boo! I hate drinking that crap! I didn't hurt until he pressed on my abdomen. Anyway, you know what I know. I will be seeing him once a month too. I don't know what is going on , but I have another good friend that was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. She was on the eliptical and her jaws started hurting. She went to a cardiologist and did a stress test. She is scheduled for a heart cath on tuesday and they will put in stints if needed. Wow! So, if you get weird pain up your jaws or serious indigestion......don't ignore it. Apples, I hope you are better today......HUGS! Janet, did your headache go away? Mishay.....welcome! I hope all of you have a great weekend!

Crzyt, Sorry, wrong again. He is going to St Charles. This is his first time to work there. Okay, off to Dr. Davis and PT. Later!

Peas.......I love your profile pic. You look like a teenager. So cute! Apples, I will be thinking of you today. Okay, peeps, I am off to PT and Dr. Davis. This begins a new phase of my journey. You know my friend that dissed me.....the one that had bypass and lost 120........she has a mass in her pelvis. I am sure I will be taking her to a specialist because she does not drive in Houston. I really feel sorry for her. She is so scared. They did a BRAC analysis and a CA-125. No results yet. I am gonna ask Dr. Davis today if he would direct her to the right specialist. Later! will give y'all the scoop when I get back.

I meant he is working at Plaquemine. He will probably stay in Baton Rouge. I would go if it wasn't for a week. Sounds like the kid needs to be evaualted by a psychiatrist. Somebody from Child Protective Services needs to investigate. Maybe the kid will get the help he needs. I am sorry you are having to go through such stress. I hope the do something soon. Well, if I decide to go with DH I will get your number and we can meet up. It will be in April.

I love it!

OMG.....sounds like he is the one that needs medicating. Are they waiting till he assaults you? Take care of yourself first. I know that sounds kind of selfish, but if you don't....they won't. We didn't get fat taking care of ourselves first. I will pray for you. Hey, by the way, what part o LA do you live? My DH is going to New Orleans on a business trip for Dow. He stays in Baton Rouge. I was thinking about going with him, but I will be on shakes.....no fun....can't eat out and don't have the money to gamble everyday. I am going to Dr. Davis tomorrow. I will scoop y'all when I get back. Take care!

You are a smart lady. God Bless You!

Girl, you keep us all going on our journeys. You take as many Debbie Downer days as your need. That is all the part of grieving. Vent too......whatever helps you......we are here for you. My in-laws died within two months of each other. We had a hard time grieving because we were caregiving or planning funerals. It has been five years and now we don't speak to DH's sister and DH's brother has just started speaking to us. There is too much stuff that has gone on in five years to explain. Most of it is due to unresolved conflicts his parent's caused. Hopefully, one day we will have peace in the family again. I wish I could fix your pain. I will being praying for you. HUGS and Lots of LOVE! arlene

Lori, I love, love, love, your pics of your trip.......how awesome to walk the places Jesus walked. And you look fabulous!

Good Morning Gang! Eva, don't tell me it is cold in AZ.....that means it is coming here. BOO! Yep, I have put odd things in the frig too......I mean really odd. TMI I started cutting that Fibro med in half yesterday and I did not have an anxiety attack at 3am. Yep, I think it is the medicine. My pulse had been over 100 when I wake up. So, I am cutting it back......besides the weather is warmer and I am not hurting. I don't want to develop a heart problem from it. Yesterday, I drank two shakes in preparation for the shake diet. Today, I will try for three. Tomorrow is the day I see Dr. Davis. My GS is okay. I haven't gotten sick yet. Stomach virus is the one thing I avoid like the plague. When he left I did a "clorox cleenup". Now, gotta go babysit GD so my daughter can get bloodwork done. My DD's back has started hurting. It is so early in her pregnancy. I just hope there isn't back surgery after this baby. Sounds selfish, but I don't think my back could handle it. Okay, peeps, check back later! HUGS for your journey today!

Melissa, I am sorry for the loss of your pup. They love so unconditionally.......truly a best friend. I hope you are better soon. I go the 12th for my first visity with Dr. Davis for the shake diet. I hope I can do this. I am having other problems too. I wake up every morning at 3am with anxiety and my pulse racing. I checked it this morning and it was 102. I think it is this Savella. I don't want to have a stroke. I am cutting it back today. The weather is warm (80 degrees) so I am not hurting. My weight loss is at a standstill.......up 3......down 3 . Some thing has got to change soon.

Good morning gang. I guess this is a follow up to Grandparents Day. I have GS......he has the dreaded virus( throwing up). I keep doing the Germ X on my hands. Lori, Yay! You are home! Sounds like you had an awesome trip. Get some rest cuz now there is a wedding. Apples, sorry you are going through so much emotional pain. It will take awhile. Give yourself plenty of time to grieve. Phyl, Yay! on the walk! and being scooter FREE! Janet, keep a check on your BP. If that headache persists ......go to the doctor. Deb, I have been there. One day at a time. You can do this. Julie, thanks for the updates........enjoy your massage! Shan.....good luck on the bootcamp Jodi......I hope everything is okay.....I hope we hear from you soon. Okay, back to nursing GS. I will check in later.