Can't be without my friends. You all are a big part of my success.

Tomorrow, we will need to be on the road to Asheville by 7:30 to arrive at the doctor's office by 9:30.

Praying it will be a good experience. My surgeon in Florida attended school with this doctor..

I hope everyone will have a good Tuesday...

'Gnight all...

Carole, I hope your visit goes as well as Maddy's did yesterday.

I can imagine that after the flat straight roads in FL, the mountians can be intimidating. But I know, you can overcome that with time.

Getting ready to leave for hair appt.

Will TTY all L.

Thoughts for a great day to all!

Good morning all! Hope things go well for you today Carole! Janet... you hair is short enough!

Doreen, hope there are fewer bumps for your crew today! Nothing serious I hope!

Dawn, keep on keeping on!

Cawa enjoy your last week off and prepare to reentering the real world again!

Michelle how goes your running hiking etc?

Diane... here's to a quiet day for you!

Cloudy and overcast here today, but no rain so far! I plan to work on the quilt and go to pilates and walk, walk, walk! TTYL.

Bummer....again this morning i posted and I dont see it here....

This computer gets on my nurves...

Yesterday was a fun filled day here...I still have my grandson he is 4...and Jakie had a friend spend the day/night over....we all went to VBS and it was such fun for all the kids...CJ loved the music and the boys like the snacks and games...lol

I sat over night for the man that was a farmer for 59 yrs....so interesting listening to his storys....even when his mind wanders...its still at the farm...

Carole I agree the house chores are always going to be there for now...Id grab a walk and enjoy your new serroundings...and God beauty !

Terri and Dawn Im so happy your scales are moving and in the right direction !!!

Janet...Cawanna..Mini....who am I missing..OOoo gosh Diane...

love you all....OOO I will get a pic in my new sundresses...yep hubby got me another one...he loves buying me things he always knew I wished I could wear....

.........................hugs all

Dee, what a great post...I guess no husband is perfect...but yours is a keeper with his awareness of how your weight loss has opened up the ability to wear what you always wanted to and could not!

 

Diane...I like your choice to make today a positive experience even when those around you are being negative! We always have a choice of what perceptions we choose to focus on...

 

Janet...I certainly hope you are pleased with your hair appointment! Glad Maddy's appointment went well.

 

Terri...reads like a full day for you. I really need to get over to the gym up here, just have not been sleeping well and feeling out of sorts recently. I will make it a priority for next week.

 

Friends of mine from high school have a house in Boone, so we will be seeing them Friday while they are in town.

 

Tomorrow I have my first appointment with my perhaps new nail tech. Mari in Orlando is going to be a very tough act to follow...but we'll see. I am trying to keep an open mind, and perhaps she will follow the specifics of what I need her to do.

 

Dawn...I hope that the weather has calmed out in the mid west. What do you hear from your daughter the world traveler? Is she taking classes? I remember that the only class that Brent ever failed was one which he took while in Australia. Just too many distractions...but he did have the time of his life. I know you are coming up on a number of major life events...it helps to stay in the moment and look forward. I can still remember going through those adjustments. Not an easy time for me. But there is an endpoint.

 

Nicole, yes, enjoy your remaining time off! You are probably getting bored about now anyway. Wishing you continued success with your journey.

 

Michelle...how's the balancing act going with school, work and family? That's not an easy combination to work through.

 

 

So, today Jack and I started our day by oversleeping by 40 minutes. No big deal for him, but for me almost a disaster. Have I ever mentioned I am not a morning person? A miracle, we were only 15 minutes late leaving the house, and arrived on time for my appointment in Asheville.

I liked the surgeon, he had a good understanding of my situation, and was excellent with explaining my options in layperson terms. He totally emptied my band. There should have been 2.5cc of fluid, but after accessing my port twice, could only withdraw 1.5cc. He gave me the option of taking out only half of the fluid to see if that would be enough to allow for the reflux to resolve. Given the severity of my symptoms, I elected to have as much fluid as he could find removed. He is much less conservative with fills than my surgeon in Florida, and does not require you to wait an entire 6 weeks between them.

He also mentioned removing my band...which I told him I did not want to do. He did seem surprised that I was experiencing the severe symptoms I have with such little fluid in my band. Hence checking for slippage and erosion. I'm nervous about that, but realize that it is a situation I cannot control...

I will be going for imaging studies on the 26th in Asheville. He wants to make certain that the band is not slipped or that erosion my be a factor. I have an appointment to see him again in 3 weeks.

Most amazing to me...and I cannot quite believe or accept this...is that the scale at their office had me weighing 2 lbs less than the last time I was weighed at Celebration. I wonder if they calibrate their scales on a regular basis...I wish I knew where my scale was so I would have a point of reference.

My clothes fit the same...but I guess that is the "glass half empty" perspective in me.

We are still on for the 26th!

Quick fly by. Went shopping with the hubby today and he got me a fitbit for my bday tomorrow. Very excited to start using it. Now I'm off to dinner with some friends. Have a great evening everyone.

Happy Birthday Nicole!

Quick fly by. Went shopping with the hubby today and he got me a fitbit for my bday tomorrow. Very excited to start using it. Now I'm off to dinner with some friends. Have a great evening everyone.

 

Dang... forgot to mail your card... it will be belated! Sorry about that!

HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu, HaPpY bItHdAy To YoU, hApPy BiRtHdAy DeAr NiCoLe, HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu.....

Have a wonderful day.

Love you!

Good morning all,

Hoping you all have a great hump day. I keep thinking today is Thursday.

Terri, don't worry, hair not too short. Mainly had it colored and highlighted and just a slight trim around the ears.

I like my hair short, when you live in Florida and your either sweating or swimming , or both, its easier to take care of short.

Carole, Glad you liked your Dr. I really hope he can help you, without removing your band. T&P still going up.

Having time with high school friends, sounds like a great time.

I wasn't surprised about you losing weight and you know you probably lost more, since all the partying before you left FL.

I figured all that running up and down stairs, unpacking putting things away, walking new stores, all added up.

You don't need your scale.lol

Dee, How sweet is your hub!!!!

My girls & I have a saying from a movie, I think Dumb & Dumber, "just when we think they can not get any dumber, they do something that totally redeems themself."

Btw, when I start losing my post, I start posting in short burst.

Nothing worse than losing everything you worked on. Time to post before I lose this....

C Twins, I hope you have a great day. Michelle, I'll be so happy when school is over. Does your CPA exam have to be taken all at once, or do they do like FL and break it down to 4 seperate test?

Dawn, I bet your emotions are all over the map.... Wanting to be with Brad, but leaving all you have ever known, hard. Don't let your daughter try to guilt you, she'll be making her way in the world soon, without you.

I know you'll face your fear and will be so blessed in doing so.

Di, Wishing you well and praying really hard, that mom will be placed somewhere that will give you back your life.

Really glad you are definitely going to meet Carole & Terri, wish it was me too, but another time.

PS, is it to early for a nap???

Yep... too early for nap... just got up! Band is TIGHT this morning so hot tea only for breakfast. Will give it another go later in the day!