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DouglasP13

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  1. DouglasP13
    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.
  2. DouglasP13

    Back Again

    By 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*
  3. DouglasP13
    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!!!
  4. DouglasP13
    Okay, I had my follow up appointment with my dr. today. I have a surgery date!!! My surgery is scheduled for December 26th. I'm quit excited about it. Things seem to be going quite well. Now for the interesting part. Well, the tests showed that I have asthma, and I got a presricption for it. Yay! Then, there was this other little glitch. My stress test came back with some not so good stuff. Appearantly it was abnormal, and there could be something wrong. So now I have to get a heart cath, and I might need a stint. The doctor of my choice is out of town on vacation. He goes to church with me, and his wife is my voice student, and good friend. So, I will get this done early next week probably. But it sure doesn't sound that good. The dr. said that by the looks of it, I need to get this done quickly. So, now does this suck, or what?
  5. DouglasP13
    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*
  6. DouglasP13

    Things are well

    By DouglasP13,

    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.
  7. DouglasP13
    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!
  8. DouglasP13

    a great day.......

    By DouglasP13,

    Well, of course you made it into my journal grumpy. 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!
  10. DouglasP13
    Yes finally a title that doesn't say that I had a good day....which I did have a good day, but anyway..... Leigh says she is doing good. take a look at my last journal entry's comments. She said to tell you all thanx, and I think she is actually enjoying the song Fr. Abraham! So, everyone check out her response.
     
    By the way, my weight loss is being maintained, and I am feeling great. It is nice to have special friends like you all, and thans for the messages.
  11. DouglasP13

    Psych

    By DouglasP13,

    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!
  12. DouglasP13
    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.
  13. DouglasP13

    shopping

    By DouglasP13,

    Well, I just got back from wal-mart, and did my shopping to start my liver shrinkage diet. I'm even excited about that, am I crazy or what? At least there is some good food I can have on this diet. I also bought the movie 'The DaVinci Code' I've listened to the book and saw the movie. They are both great, but you can't compare them because they are so different. The movie is great in it's own rite, but the book is so much more in depth. Yeah, I'm one of those who don't compare the books to the movies. I love movies way too much to do that. If I did that, I would never watch another movie again for as long as I live.

    Well, walking around wal mart for an hour just killed my leg. I'm not supposed to walk that much after the surgery cuz it might bleed out, but I was very very careful. It took like 10 trips in from the car with what I bought. I can't life over 10 pounds for like 2 weeks. That could either suck, or it might just be awesome cuz people will have to do things for me. So, I guess I love it, but then again, I'm a hard worker, and I dont' like to ask for help, so it will be hart. Oh jeez, what a contradiction!?!?! I don't know what to do. I've always had that problem. I'm a perfectionist, and I'm also a procrastinator. So it has to be perfect.....tomorrow! Yeah, I get so confused at times. Do I clean, or do I sit on my butt and watch tv??? Well, I guess since I'm on here gettin' this surgery, you know which one I did the most? But anyway, there were lots of people at the hospital for me when I had my heart cath, which was wonderful! And there were lots more that called, and wanted to stay out of my way, but they were equally concerned. I appreciate each and everyone of them so very much. However, lets talk for a moment about the 2 that aren't at the top of the list......

    1st, my best friend Derek, okay, so he came to the hospital and stayed with me longer than most anyone else did, except my parents, but he was supposed to call me today so we could do something. Guess what??? He didn't call, he didn't even answer his cell phone when I called him, or his home phone. I guess he just got too tied up in things to call. Right, the lazy fool, he probably got a call from his girlfriend, and totally forgot about me, but he at least was there when I needed him for my surgery. You see, one day he is awesome, the next he sux!!!

    2nd, my friend that I visit all the time, and spend quite a bit of money on. Let's see, did she come and see me? No! Her mother did, she spent 5 hours at the hospital with me. Did she call her mom to see how I was doing? No. Did she call me to see how I was doing? No. Did she at least call me in the previous week to let me know that she was worried? No. Did she text me asking how I was? No. Did she even message me on msn? No. And she was even there when I was online. I know it cuz her message kept changing with things on it that only she would put. Sounds to me like she don't give a hoot about me, doesn't it sound that way to you? Just agree with me, especially when I'm on a roll, okay? Now get this.....her dad has been in training for the past 3 months, and he finally got a leave to come home for Thanksgiving. In a couple months he will be shipped out to Iraq. Okay, so you think she would want to spend some time with him this weekend, right? Nope! She is leaving on Friday to go to a Broadway musical, that she has seen 6 or so times already, with a friend of hers, instead of spending time with her dad who may not be home before he gets shipped out. She may never see him again, you just never know. Does this sound a little self-absorbed to you? Yeah, it does to me too, and her mother feels the same way. I can't stand people who are selfish. It really bothers me.

    So, have I complained enough? By the way, let me explain something. I don't ever complain to anyone I know. I keep it all inside because I don't want to complain about people. That's why I have to let it out here. I'm not really a jerk, I just sound like one from time to time. Anyway, I'll shut up now........g'nite!
  14. DouglasP13
    Where has the time gone??? I have been going crazy. Trying to get 3 music programs ready for Christmas, cooking correctly for this diet, preparing for surgery, oh yeah, and trying to rest. It is crazy right now. I am sorry that I haven't kept up with this lately. I'm sorry I haven't called you Tia, or messaged youTeresita, or you Leighann. This is the first chance I have had to get on here and do anything. Thanx for the email Tia, you always brighten my day. Anyway, I have kept my weight off that I have lost. Haven't lost much more, if any, but I have been sticking pretty close to the diet. Somedays it was just too hard to eat right, like when you are working 14 straight hours, and in the middle of it there is a dinner in the church hall that you have to be at. But you should all be proud, I only had 1 plate full....well, the first time, the next dinner, I might have had 2 plates, but I have been doing pretty good besides that. At least I haven't gained any of it back. Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone else. Take care!
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    Well, I did it.....

    By DouglasP13,

    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*
  16. DouglasP13

    Rockapella!!!

    By DouglasP13,

    What a great night! I went to see Rockapella, and they were totally awesome! I'm real big into concerts and musicals and artsy stuff. I took my friend that I had mentioned. She at least thought enough of me to give me some of her home made bread. That was sweet. :hungry: She knows how much I love bread. Yeah, I know, that will have to stop. No problem. I'm easing down on the bread thing. Well, the conversation never got to how I was doing with all this. We had a 2 1/2 hour drive to the concert, so we had plenty of time to talk. After an hour and a half, I finally mentioned something about my doctor appointment, yeah, I know I let it slip. It was only then that she asked how things were going 'with that.' That's why I hate having close friends, do they really care? Do they even have a freakin' clue??? Somebody please tell me!!!!

    Anyway, the concert was great. If you don't remember them, they did the Carmen Sandiego show. Remember that? Well, afterwards, I got to talk to them, and I loved every minute of it. As a musician myself, I can truly appreciate every little thing that goes into a concert and music like this. They are amazing. You should definitely check them out if you haven't. http://www.rockapella.com/ They totally rock!!!!! :clap2:

    Well, one nice thing was that there wasn't someone sitting in the seat next to me at the concert. I hate getting those terrible looks like, 'Oh God, it's a fat guy, he better not touch me!' Get over it you skinny little piece of...... Well, you get the picture. So I was happy about that. Well, I'm off to bed now, I have a funeral to play for in the morning, oh don't apologize, it's my job, I didn't know them. Good night all!!!!!
  17. DouglasP13
    Well, I had a good day. I did some shopping. Didn't buy much, just got out in the traffic like all the other crazy folks. I went to the shooting range and let off some steam, and then I went to a friend's house to eat dinner and have fun. I got to do my magic show for them, and then we did some music. Lots of fun. I'm pretty sure I stumped most of them on some of my magic tricks. Plus, the best part of the whole evening was that I found out Leighhoffmans's favorite song. So when she messages here, you need to message her with the lyrics to the song. It's called 'Fr. Abraham.' Here are the words:

    Fr. Abraham had many sons, many sons had Fr. Abraham. I am one of them, and so are you, so let's just praise the Lord: with the right arm, with the left arm....and so forth. She will just love you all so much if you mention that to her. I know, we should start a thread just for her. That's what I think I'll do! *evil laugh*
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    things are well

    By DouglasP13,

    Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted much. Even though I have been off of work for the past 2 weeks, I have been busy. I have realized who my true friends are. Derek, who had been on drugs, actually has been there for me quite bit these past 2 weeks. And my other friend who goes with me to the shows, well, she has shown her true colors as well. Thank God she wasn't my support angel. She pawned me off on her mother to give me a ride home the other night, when she lives very close to me. That just upsets me.


     

    Well anyway, my weight loss of 43 pounds has been maintained over the past week, and possibly down another pound or two. I have my first doctor's appointment since my surgery tomorrow morning. We will see what their scales say. I have actually done great on the full liquids, and have actually gone on to soft foods. I have been careful to not eat too much, or too fast. So far, I haven't had an upset stomach, and I haven't thrown up at all yet. Things have actually gone quite well. If anyone has anything thing to say about this, please let me know. Be honest.


     

    Well, once again sorry that I haven't been on here too much. I shall always strive to do better. Thanx for the kick Teresita!


     

    Also, please keep our friend Leigh in your prayers. She is haven't quite a rough time, and she went in today for surgery. They were either going to just unbuckle the band, or remove it. Not sure which. I am going to try to call her tomorrow and find out how she is doing.







    Take care, love ya all!


  19. DouglasP13

    Day 4......*smiles*

    By DouglasP13,

    Okay, maybe I'm just an optimist, but it's been a good day once again! I have lost 20 pounds so far. I stuck to the diet, and I'm hungry right now. No biggie, I have some sugar free jello, I'm getting ready to munch on. And it feels good!
  20. DouglasP13

    Very Good Day......

    By DouglasP13,

    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*
  21. DouglasP13

    Diet.....day 2

    By DouglasP13,

    Well, day 2 has come and gone. Things went pretty well for me today. Tonight at church they had baked spaghetti, so I had a very very small portion of it. Of course, that meant that I couldn't have my dinner like I planned since there was too much sodium in that very small portion. Oh well, I had a couple grapes, and I'm feeling great. Oh well, I'll c ya lata.
  22. DouglasP13
    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.
  23. DouglasP13

    Diet.....Day 1

    By DouglasP13,

    Well, my liver shrinkage diet has begun. I started this morning, and I have kept to it wonderfully. Less than 1000 mg sodium today. This makes me happy. My weight loss has begun.
  24. DouglasP13

    Initial Meeting.....

    By DouglasP13,

    Ok, yesterday I found out that my insurance is not going to cover the surgery. It's because my company has excluded it. I have spoken with both the insurance and the company I work for. I dont' believe I will have much luck with it. This really discouraged me.

    However, today, I went for my initial appointment with Dr. Argotte, who will do the surgery. It went very well. I have the first 10 tests scheduled that are needed. It seems like things are moving right along. So today, I am very excited, and things look much better today. I can't believe that this is moving along as quickly as it is. I am about to enter a new phase of my life, and I thought I wouldn't be entering a new phase for a long time. So tomorrow, I go for my first couple tests. I shall let you know how things go.

    Thanx for reading!!!
  25. DouglasP13

    Good Day

    By DouglasP13,

    Well, it's a good day. I had my first couple of tests today, quite painless. Which is what I like. I say, 'No pain? Hey, no pain!!!! *smile*' Okay, I know it's stupid, but I like stupid humor. Anyway, just to let you all know, I'm keeping this a pretty big secret. Even when I get the surgery done, I'm not telling hardly anyone. I have a very few friends who I have told, but not many. So count yourselves lucky! Every time they know I'm on a diet, they start telling me how good I look cuz of the weight I've lost. most of the time, I have gained weight, or stayed the same. It just shows that they really don't know, or care enough to know.

    Okay, I have to get this off my chest. I have this really close friend, adn we do lots and lots of things together. She is probably my closest friend right now. Yes, just friend, I know what you were thinking. Well anyway, I told her about me doing this surgery thing, and she supports me totally. However, after I originally told her, I haven't brought it up again, except to say that I was going to my first dr's appointment. Well, I'm still waiting on her to ask how that went. It's like she just doesn't care about what's going on inside of me. Just another one of my 'friends' who could care less if I'm okay, or not. Well, I'm tired of chasing after my friends, and continually trying to bring them into my life. If they want to know anything, they need to go out of their way and ask me! At least a simple, "How are you doing?" or "Are you okay?" or how about, "How did your dr's appointment go? Oh, and I haven't even mentioned all those people at church who just love to talk about me, and put me down in anything I do in my personal life. And some of them are supposedly my good friends. One of them asked me to go out to eat with them the other night. What a hypocrit!!!!!

    Okay, enough complaining, I'm actually in a good mood. I just love complaining. Keep reading, and I'm sure you will hear lots, probably even things you don't want to know!

    Cheers!!!

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