DouglasP13

Girl, I'm so glad Tick Tick is back. I know how it can be. Times do get rough like that. It's great to hear that you want the surgery to help them. You are a true inspirationou to us all. Take care, and you know I'll be here for ya! *hug*

Well, today was good. Now I don't want you to think that I'm a depressed person, because I'm not. When I get depressed, I'll tell you. I just have to complain about somethings, just to get them off my chest. I do it here, because nobody else will listen to me. I'm very happy with the response I've gotten here. It's a great thing to not feel alone. Anyway, about my friends, let me say that these 2 close friends that I have, aren't the best friends. The only time they call is if they want something, or need me to do something. They never call just to say hello, and this has been going on for awhile. It's not just about the surgery I'm gonna have, but everything. The one, I know nothing has happened with her because I talk to her mom all the time, she tells me how she is doing. The other one just doesn't care about helping me out. They are both very self centered. I would call them, but I always have to call, because the only time they have time for me is when all of their other friends are not there. Don't be me wrong, I'm not upset about this, I am used to being used, it's a way of life for me. I know it shouldn't be, but I'm a giving person, and even if they use me, I will still give to them. That's just me. But I just wanted to clear things up for ya. This journal is actually a great way for me to deal with things. Once again, thanx to you all. Especially Teresita, Thickchick, and Maggie.....you all are great!

Okay, this has nothing to do with the lapband, but I just have to let it out. I have 2 friends that I consider my best friends. I haven't heard from 1 of them in over a week. And the other one, after we plan to get together, he makes plans with his other friends, ends up ditching me, then he shows up tonight to play in the band like he was on drugs. What the f*** is he thinking. I mean, he totally stunk tonight. Of course, he will never tell me that he does drugs. Okay, I know I sound like a prude, and maybe I am, but that's me. I have had other friends who were on drugs, and they were open about it. I at least knew where we both stood. If he would just quit lieing to me about that and other things, maybe we could get over it. Well, that's my rant for the night. Maybe my 'best friend' is still out there somewhere waiting for me....oh well, it happens.

Okay, this has nothing to do with the lapband, but I just have to let it out. I have 2 friends that I consider my best friends. I haven't heard from 1 of them in over a week. And the other one, after we plan to get together, he makes plans with his other friends, ends up ditching me, then he shows up tonight to play in the band like he was on drugs. What the f*** is he thinking. I mean, he totally stunk tonight. Of course, he will never tell me that he does drugs. Okay, I know I sound like a prude, and maybe I am, but that's me. I have had other friends who were on drugs, and they were open about it. I at least knew where we both stood. If he would just quit lieing to me about that and other things, maybe we could get over it. Well, that's my rant for the night. Maybe my 'best friend' is still out there somewhere waiting for me....oh well, it happens.

Well, I had my endoscopy yesterday. That was fun. I was all loopy and stuff, then when I was done I had to play for 2 funerals at church. Now that was exciting. The choir didn't know what to expect from me. I think I played the theme to Gilligan's Island. But I don't recall much of what went on. I do know that the choir had to keep reminding me where I was. I love playing with them. They are so gullable. Now Leigh Ann, don't tell your mama I said that. I wasn't talkin' 'bout her. Anyway, get this: my 2 best friends who I tell just about everything to don't even call and ask how the tests are going, or how I'm doing. Ain't that just nifty! One is on drugs, and the other just probably don't care that much, at least that is what it seems like. Oh well, I'm used to it. At least I have you all to make me feel better, and no I'm not writing this just to get feedback, I'm just sayin' it. Well, other than that, things are going wonderfully. I have a week off with no dr.'s visits and no tests. I just have to start my diet. I will as soon as I have time to go shopping. Of course, first I have to study all the literature so I know what to buy. So complicated!!! It happens. Well, I'm outta here. Lata guys and gals.

Well, I had my psych test, and I think we both passed!!! :clap2: I told her that I studied for it, and she laughed, so I knew it was gonna be great. I had my class today on the liver shrinkage diet that they put us on before the surgery. We go on this diet for 30 days to shrink the liver so it is easier to operate. Has anyone heard of this? Or what did you have to do? I don't have a clue. Of course, I spend most of my life like that, so what's new? Anyway, it's been a good day. It seems to be moving right along. We shall see how it goes. Lata!

Okay everyone, I have seen Wicked, the musical 5 times now, and can't wait to see it again. Lots of people I know are now addicted to it. So, anyone seen it? Any comments? I would love to hear about it.

Hi Hunny! I see you live in Chicago, huh? Sounds like I will have to come up there some day and take you to see it. It is incredible! I know you would love it. Have you seen many musicals? I am a piano player, and I have the music to Wicked, and I love to play it. So Hunny, what's your story? Tell us about you.

WOW!!! I think you have nailed it Chrispy. I totally agree with you, and I haven't found anyone to agree with me. There had to be some reason why Dumbledore trusted Snape so much. He had all the faith in the world in him. Why? I know they had to be up to something, working together. And I think that will come out in the next book.

Well, I know that Idina Menzel was good, because she was the first, but I have to say my favorite Elphaba would have to be Stephanie Block. Who is now doing the lead in the Pirate Queen in Chicago before it hits Broadway. I had the chance to see the original cast in New York right after it opened, but the people I was with thought it sounded stupid, so we didn't go. GRRRRRRR. I should have gone by myself. Anyway, I love the musical so much more than the book, of course, I only listen to audio books, but it's the same. The book was too dark I think. I love how they work so many remarks in from the Wizard of Oz. It is just totally hillarious. You're laughing one minute, then crying the next. So, any favorite actors or actresses from Wicked?

Well, it's great to hear from you all. I think that the "Order of the Phoenix" is my favorite book at the moment. I do love them all, however, and it's hard to pick. As far as what will happen? Well, some people think that Dumbledore is till alive and will come back, it's just a trick. What do you all think? And wow, I would love to meet the twins, I have heard that they are very nice. I would love to go to a book release party, guess there aren't too many left, huh? I can watch the movies over and over. Anyway, enough babble, talk to ya lata.

Well, I had my psych test, and I think we both passed!!! :clap2: I told her that I studied for it, and she laughed, so I knew it was gonna be great. I had my class today on the liver shrinkage diet that they put us on before the surgery. We go on this diet for 30 days to shrink the liver so it is easier to operate. Has anyone heard of this? Or what did you have to do? I don't have a clue. Of course, I spend most of my life like that, so what's new? Anyway, it's been a good day. It seems to be moving right along. We shall see how it goes. Lata!

Okay, let's see, where to begin..... Well, I went to St. Louis this past week for a couple days. Was gonna get to see Indigo Girls, and Five For Fighting, but I didn't quite make it to either. We watched the Cardinal's game on Thursday at Pujols5 restaurant, which was awesome, then my friend had to watch the game the next night, so I came home concertless, but that's okay, things happen. At least, I had some good food and such. Well, I had a retreat all weekend long at church. I was working it. I had to be one of the energetic folks that made people laugh and get excited. If you can imagine thins....a 400 pound guy running round a huge circle giving everyone a hi-5, and doing this time and time again. Well, that's what I did. Sure I was out of breath, but they have never seen a fat guy run like that before. The col., our priest, thought I was gonna run him down. Well, I showed him, he was quite shocked that I was in that good of shape. Oh the good times. Ok, now for the upcoming tests. My dr. is having me go on a liver shrinkage diet for 4 weeks before my surgery, so tomorrow I am attending that class to find out about that. Now that should be exciting, hopefully, I won't fall asleep. *zzzzzz* Maybe I'll just record it and listen to it later, just in case. Oh yeah, and before that, I have my psych test. Oh yeah, and so do I, and me too. Oops, sorry bout that, those voices just won't shut up. Okay, now sweriously, I'm looking forward to this test. I have been studying for this for quite awhile now. I even have some cheat sheets that I will take with me. At least, I'm not writing the answers on my hand, yeah, they caught me on that one at the last psych test. At least I got a neat little jacket to wear after it. It was great, I could even bounce off the walls. I think I mentioned that last week, I had a couple other tests. I had a nuclear stress test that was medicine induced. Well, I had dinner tonight with the dr. that did that test. He said it looked great, nothing to worry about. Yeah, the heart doctor is a friend of mine. I teach his wife voice lessons, and she sings in my choir at church. At least when i'm going downhill, I'll have him there to save me. By the way, the hospital he works at was rated #1 in the nation for the heart care area, and he is there top dr. Makes me feel kinda special. Now if I only had his jaguar to drive. *evil laugh* Okay, I'm upset, I couldn't find an evil laugh on this darn thing, do they not have an evil laugh??? What kind of setup is this. I think I'll file a complaint. I mean, hundreds of smiles but not one evil laugh? What is this world coming to? I gotta go sleep this one off, talk to you later! *slams door*

It sounds like we are all moving along quite well. I have my psych test tomorrow, and a class on a liver shrinkage diet. As anyone ever heard of that? Do you all have to do this, or know of anyone? Do tell. Well anyway good luck to you all. Hopefully my surgery will be within about 6 weeks. Not sure yet, we will have to see, but I'm hoping. Can't wait to get to know you all, except for you, JDru, I already know you! How's things going? I have been away for a few days, but I'm back now. Finally caught up on my journal. Hope to talk to you all soon!!! Lata!

Hey Girl! Welcome to LBT! It is a great resource, not just for information, but for friendships, and help during those tough times as well. I'm from Kentucky, I don't know your doctors, and I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm on my way. I have more than half my tests over with so far. Good luck to you, and message me if ya wanna chat sometime. Talk to you lata.

Okay, let's see, where to begin..... Well, I went to St. Louis this past week for a couple days. Was gonna get to see Indigo Girls, and Five For Fighting, but I didn't quite make it to either. We watched the Cardinal's game on Thursday at Pujols5 restaurant, which was awesome, then my friend had to watch the game the next night, so I came home concertless, but that's okay, things happen. At least, I had some good food and such. Well, I had a retreat all weekend long at church. I was working it. I had to be one of the energetic folks that made people laugh and get excited. If you can imagine thins....a 400 pound guy running round a huge circle giving everyone a hi-5, and doing this time and time again. Well, that's what I did. Sure I was out of breath, but they have never seen a fat guy run like that before. The col., our priest, thought I was gonna run him down. Well, I showed him, he was quite shocked that I was in that good of shape. Oh the good times. Ok, now for the upcoming tests. My dr. is having me go on a liver shrinkage diet for 4 weeks before my surgery, so tomorrow I am attending that class to find out about that. Now that should be exciting, hopefully, I won't fall asleep. *zzzzzz* Maybe I'll just record it and listen to it later, just in case. Oh yeah, and before that, I have my psych test. Oh yeah, and so do I, and me too. Oops, sorry bout that, those voices just won't shut up. Okay, now sweriously, I'm looking forward to this test. I have been studying for this for quite awhile now. I even have some cheat sheets that I will take with me. At least, I'm not writing the answers on my hand, yeah, they caught me on that one at the last psych test. At least I got a neat little jacket to wear after it. It was great, I could even bounce off the walls. I think I mentioned that last week, I had a couple other tests. I had a nuclear stress test that was medicine induced. Well, I had dinner tonight with the dr. that did that test. He said it looked great, nothing to worry about. Yeah, the heart doctor is a friend of mine. I teach his wife voice lessons, and she sings in my choir at church. At least when i'm going downhill, I'll have him there to save me. By the way, the hospital he works at was rated #1 in the nation for the heart care area, and he is there top dr. Makes me feel kinda special. Now if I only had his jaguar to drive. *evil laugh* Okay, I'm upset, I couldn't find an evil laugh on this darn thing, do they not have an evil laugh??? What kind of setup is this. I think I'll file a complaint. I mean, hundreds of smiles but not one evil laugh? What is this world coming to? I gotta go sleep this one off, talk to you later! *slams door*

Hey PJ! Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, long weekend, I'll fill in the blanks in my journal in a few minutes. But I'm back, and excited about another day and another test closer. I have my psych eval tomorrow. I'm gonna cross my fingers on that one, and so am I, oh yeah, me too. Oops, there go those voices again. Oh well, at least I have studied for this test. I even have a cheat sheet. As far as my job, all days aren't like that, just the Sundays, but it's easy work, mostly playing piano at church, and singing. Not too terribly stressful. Well, i'm gonna go do some journalling, lots to write. Talk to you soon. By the way, my sister has m.s. as well, I know how hard that can get. You are both in my prayers.

Well, I had some tests today at the hospital. I had my stress test and pulminary function test. Not bad, but it took forever. I also met with the nutritionist. It sure seems like the day is getting closer. Don't have a date yet, but things are coming along very well. It's been a good day.

Well, I had some tests today at the hospital. I had my stress test and pulminary function test. Not bad, but it took forever. I also met with the nutritionist. It sure seems like the day is getting closer. Don't have a date yet, but things are coming along very well. It's been a good day.

Hey PJ! Well, as far as what I do, I am the music director at a church. We had an 8: 30 Mass, 11:30 Mass, and a 5:00 p.m. Mass. We had a meeting in the afternoon for an upcoming retreat, then the youth had the life night that I had to attend. So I get to church by 7:00 in the morning, and I get done by 9:00 at night. Lovely day! Long hours, but not hard work at all. I love what I do. I'm also a private music instructor during the week, so I keep very busy. Anyway, I had a few tests today, and that went well. Lots of fun.

I am going to be a private pay. I guess that means things will move along a little faster than having to wait for insurance. It sucks, but I'll live with it. So have you had any tests yet? Are you just waiting on insurance right now? Or do you have everything to do still? You might have mentioned that before, but I'm too tired tonight to check. I know, I'm lazy. I only worked 14 hours today, so i'm ready for bed. So I'll chat with you later. Good luck to you.

Well, there's not much to mention, just a long day. I should have something to putu in here Tuesday night about my process. On Tuesday morning, i have 2 different tests and seeing my nutritionist that day. But until then, I wanted to let you all know that I do appreciate everyone's coments. Feel free to say whatever you feel. *smiles*

Well, there's not much to mention, just a long day. I should have something to putu in here Tuesday night about my process. On Tuesday morning, i have 2 different tests and seeing my nutritionist that day. But until then, I wanted to let you all know that I do appreciate everyone's coments. Feel free to say whatever you feel. *smiles*

Hello one and all! I have had another good day. Of course I played for a funeral, went to church, to play, then went to see Capital Steps with my folks. Very nice day, but geez, I'm tired. I shoulda gone straight to bed last night when I got home. Well, anyway, the Cardinals won tonight, so that makes me happy!!! Now don't think I'm a crazy crazy fan. A friend got me into it, and I am enjoying it. We might be watching the Thursday night game at Pujols5 restaurant in St. Louis. Now that should be fun. Well, I just wanted to put my 2 cents in for the day. Later all!

Hello one and all! I have had another good day. Of course I played for a funeral, went to church, to play, then went to see Capital Steps with my folks. Very nice day, but geez, I'm tired. I shoulda gone straight to bed last night when I got home. Well, anyway, the Cardinals won tonight, so that makes me happy!!! Now don't think I'm a crazy crazy fan. A friend got me into it, and I am enjoying it. We might be watching the Thursday night game at Pujols5 restaurant in St. Louis. Now that should be fun. Well, I just wanted to put my 2 cents in for the day. Later all!