DouglasP13

Well, I'm back again. There is so much to tell, yet so little time. Things are going much better at work lately, we have a new boss, and he is awesome! I don't have problems with the one lady anymore. But anyway, I just wanted to say hey to everyone, not that hardly any of you know that I'm still alive, but here I am, and hopefully, things will go well, and I'll stay on here for awhile. I'll tell ya all more later.

*hugz*

Well, it's been over a month since I have been here. I'm sure people hate me now. Not really, I actually believe that you are all good people, and will forgive me for being gone for so long. Let's catch up. It's been 2 and a half months since my surgery, and I've lost a total of 58 pounds. That is totally awesome, I think. I still don't have a fill yet. I saw my doctor today and since my weight loss is going as planned, I don't need a fill yet. which is good because I can pig out if I want to. I know, I'm not supposed to, and I don't actually eat that much when I pig out, just more than usual, or should. But I have lost about 10 pounds since my visit to the doctor last month, and they say that we are supposed to lose about 10 pounds a month, so that is great.

I've been dealing with a lot at work lately. The parish administrator has been after me lately. She tries to get me fired, and complains about everything that I do. But not to my face, she talks bad about me to everyone else, then is as nice as can be to my face. I dislike two-faced people like that. I try my best, and try not to hurt anyone, and do what is right, and all I get is stabbed in the back. She used to be a good friend of mine. There is this other lady who is after me as well. Yeah, they are good friends. It's like they get together and come up with things that will get to me. All I can do is pray for them. I just wish this anger wasn't inside me.

Anyway, as far as other things, all is going well. I have decided to lose my weight before I ask anyone out. I don't know, it's just that lately, I really don't want to date anyone, I just want to get healthier and look better. Well, I hope you all are doing well too. I hope to hear from you, but I understand if I don't. Take care, and I love you all.

Hey girl! Gotta love those scales. I actually found one that goes up to around 400. I know it made it to 394. I found it at 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' I say get it. Since I got the scale, it has helped me lots. Anyway, sorry I haven't been around. I do miss hearing from you all, but it's not your fault. I'm a slacker. But I do miss ya, take care. *hug*

Hey girl, congrats!!!! Yes, it's me. I know, you probably don't remember me. *shy grin* Anyway, sorry I haven't been around, but you have been in my prayers and thoughts. Things are going well with me. I can't wait to hear how your process goes. I'm so happy for you. *hug*

Hello again. I know, I know, I haven't been here in so long. I do apologize about that. But things have been quite hectic for me. Well, I had my dr's appointment today, and they said that my weightloss is going great. So great that they didn't give me a fill. They said they are gonna wait until I truly need it. So I guess that means I'm doing great. Well, I tried not to lose any weight these past 2 weeks cuz I wanted my fill. Well, appearantly I lost another 3.5 pounds, according to the dr. So that's what I'm up to. Anyway, I'm sorry I'm not here much, just been too darn busy. I know, it sucks. Take care. *hugz* to all!!!

Congrats! I'm so happy for you. *hug*

Congrats on the weight loss! You are awesome!

Hey girl! Sounds like things are going well for you. Keep up the exercise. I was just released to do exercise today, so I am gonna start it now. That makes me happy. I have been keeping quite busy lately with crap, but I'm doing great. Take care, and I hope to talk to ya soon. Keep up the good work.

Okay, I'm back. Yeah, don't get too excited. I have been so busy trying to stay out of trouble at work. It's killing me. Anyway, good luck on the house. Don't let anyone try to talk you into the surgery. It has to be your decision, and if you aren't ready for it, don't do it. It has to be totally you. If you aren't ready, you could mess it up by not dedicating yourself to it totally. I thought about it a year ago, but I wasn't ready. Only when I was ready was when I did it. I think that is why things are going well for me, and why I am always in such a good mood about it. Well, good luck, and keep in touch.

*hug*

Well, how is everyone doing out there in LapLand? I am doing great. I had my appointment with my dr. today, and they said that everything was looking good. I have been maintaining my weightloss, and they said that I have lost more than most anyone at this point. Appearantly, I'm doing good with my diet since I don't even have a fill yet. I have been keeping busy with work, and trying to stay out of trouble. It is very hard when people are out to stab you in the back. It's like I constantly have to defend myself, and watch my backside. I'm getting tired of it. And worse yet, this is going on at a church! I know it happens, but it shouldn't. I try to do the right thing, and work hard, and someone is always there to try to find every little thing they can that I'm not doing the way they want, and then they run to the pastor and tell him about it. If she would just keep her nose out of everyone else's business, things would go smoother. For God's sake, get a life!

Okay, I'm glad I got that off my shoulder. But, I'm doing great, and I'm keeping a good spirit about things. No problems yet.

Well, of course you made it into my journal grumpy. :scared: And Teresita, I am only alowed to walk right now. Yes, I do follow some of the doctors orders. So I am walking every day, but when he releases me to do more, I definitely will. Probably go to a gym and work out most days. At least that is the plan. And the water consumption is going just fine. I always drink water, so that's nothing new to me, and I am getting plenty. Thanx for the concern. Well, I'm gonna finish up at work so I can get out of here soon. Lata!

Okay, I'm still waiting to have a bad day. I'm waiting for the depression...the unhappiness to what I can't eat. Is it ever gonna hit me? Anyway, I went to the Lap Band Support Group tonight at the hospital, and it was wonderful. We just sat around talking. It was great! Of course, not as great as tia, teresita, leigh, and my new friend athina. You all are awesome! I told them about you and some of them said they'll stop by to see what's up. Anyway, I'm keeping very busy with work, both jobs. It never seems to stop. I'm running constantly. Oh well, it happens. Just know that I'm thinking about you all!

*hugz*

I went to work today, and it felt good. No problem whatsoever. Things are good cuz people are noticing my weightloss. *happy dance*

Hey, I know what you mean about the port. I look down at my stomach, and the port is like sticking out. It's like I'm loosing weight on half my stomach, and the other half is growing. I sure hope that gets better.

We still love you anyway, T!!!!! *hug* I'm just a lucky person.

Well, things are going well. It looks like my weight loss is about 50 pounds now. And that is still having that candy bar the other night. I am not splurging, nor am I hungry, nor do I crave stuff. I am doing great!!! I'm so happy that things are going smoothly. Anyway, that's all I have to say. Luv ya all!

Okay, I have to keep coming up with a different title every time, it's kinda hard when I keep having good days. Just wait, I'm sure I'll have a bad day, so keep checking the titles. Okay, I know, I have too much free time on my hands to be thinking about this. Well, I go back to work on Saturday. I'm excited, yet I don't want to get off of my vacation, I'm enjoying myself way too much.

Now, on to seriousness, Leigh has had her band removed, and she is still in the hospital, but she is doing fine, just a little pain. And Teresita, she said that Fr. Abraham would make her smile right now, so everyone, please message her and let her know you are singing to her. She will love that!!!! *evil laugh* She said that her stomach was prolapsed around the band. This was from her morning sickness, I hope I can say that out in the open Leigh, I think I can, but who knows, if not, I take it back, she had the stomach flu and threw up several times, in the morning, and then she was fine. But anyway, her spirits are high, not sure if that is the pain medication or not, but we shall take advantage of that, so yeah, she is doing good right now.

Okay, now did I mention that I have been maintaining my weight loss if not a couple more pounds off? Well, I have, and I have energy, which means I have been getting enough protein, and stuff. Since I have been doing so good, I had a small candy bar tonight. I know, but hey, it took me an hour to eat it, so that was okay. It wasn't a benge thing, I just felt like it. It's the first chocolate that I've had since my surgery, I think. Oh well, it's all good.

Sounds like things are good with you. I have missed talking to ya, hope to talk soon. Take care. *hug*

Girl, it sounds like you are doing an excellent job. Great mileage! I know how it is not being here as much, sometimes it sucks. But I will still be here. Good luck to ya!

Hello everyone! I'm back, hopefully more often now. Okay, lets fill you in on my saga..... Okay, you remember my best friend Derek, with the drug problem, right? Well, he is a CNA at a nursing home. He took off work for a few days to help me out after and during the surgery. He has been terrific. He stayed the first 3 days with me at my home and took care of me in anyway he could. He truly redeemed himself. Okay, my other friend that I go to musicals and such with, her name is Rachel. This is the self centered one. Well, she waits until 4 days after the surgery to call me, and she wanted to know if we were still going to see 'Cats' this past Friday. I was like, uh no, I had surgery, and I'm to sore to go. It's like she didn't even care if I was okay or not. Found out she was in the hospital for some tests on the day of my surgery. She couldn't even go up 2 floors to see if I was alive or anything! I have heard more from her mother than her. Her mom was mad at her for not telling her that I was in the hospital the same day. Now, is she selfish or what??? Yeah, you're telling me! GRRRRRRRRRR.

Anyway, my surgery went great, and I continue to be doing wonderful. I am on full liquids right now, and I am actually cheating a bit, and last night I had part of a chicken breast. I ate slowly, and chewed my food well, so it was fine, no problems at all. You just never know! Anyway, no mood swings, no sadness, no nothing, just happy and enjoying my time off!

Take care my friends and I hope to hear from you all. *hugz to you all*

Well, I did it. Can't believe I actually went through with it. But it's great! My surgery went very well, with no complications. I'm just sore right now, nothing out of the ordinary, but you know I like to complain cuz I'm a whiner, and a wuss. Yeah, that's right, I'm proud of it, I'm a big baby. Actually, I'm doing just great! But I'm gonna go lay down again. Talk to ya all lata! Tia, thanx for the message! *smiles*

Well, tomorrow is the day, and I'm excited. Not nervous yet, but then again, I don't get nervous about things like this. I had my 24 hours of clear liquids, and I didn't cheat at all. I know, I can't believe it either! Anyway, Thank you Tia, Teresita, and Leigh, you all have been great, I'm sure I'll make it through with no problems, but just in case, you all mean a lot to me. Now that that is out of the way, I'm heading to bed now, gotta get up in 5 hours to get ready for this thing. Anyway, I'm happy and excited. I shall talk to you all when I get back home in a couple days. Lata! *big hugs*

Well, I have been naughty.....and it feels GREAT!!!!! *evil laugh* Okay, not that naughty, except that I will be on Unjury shakes all day tomorrow to pay for today. I'm still between 25 and 30 pounds weight loss for the pre-op diet. Not bad. I've only got a week to go. I'm so very excited. It should be good. Of course, I think I'm looking forward mostly to the 2 weeks off. Now, it won't be a full 2 weeks. I'll have to show up to work a little. Oh well, it happens.

Sounds like fun. Can I have a cookie?