On lap band talk, there is a thread

called "posting just to post"

I think we need that thread here.

We can talk about anything that's

on our mind.

This past weekend I went camping.

In the middle of the night, the sprinklers came on with no warning.

I seriously think the entire campground could hear me yelling

"shut that off!"

I had a book I borrowed from a friend

on the picnic table. It got completely ruined. I am not happy. they should

put signs up that underground sprinklers come on so don't set your

tent up over one of these underground hidden sprinklers!

I take 225. That might be why I withdraw like a twisted sister. I can deal with withdrawl but I am worried because the withdrawl makes me want to throw up. That is no good. I am not going to risk my staples for anything.

I opened the capsule this morning and took the inards on an empty stomach. No problems. Don't worry my doctor said I could do this. I am going to do that for another week. If my stomach does not act up then I am going to give it a try after surgery.

Exercise is good for depression too. Also smiling. And sunshine.

Not that you shouldn't take pills too, but everything helps.

I am on Prozac, but like MacMadame said, I do find when I am good about getting my exercise in, it definitely heightens my mood. I have more energy, I am happier and just generally at peace with things.

My doctor just called and he does not want me to take it . I have liver problems and he said I am already on a lot of medications. I am afraid if I really pushed it, he would take away my sleep meds and I need that more. I am in a pickle.

I do feel much better when I make sure and get plenty of cardio in. I do weight training but I think the cardio does more for those endorphins.

Tiffykins,

How i feel for you at this time. Just remember how much you will appreciate each other when he does get home, plenty of time for getting to know each other again. You are both so brave to work through the seperation times, but im such a softie that i would not be able to be without my hubby every day...i managed a week while he went on a golf hols, that was enough for me! Just imagine his surprise at how much you would have changed since he last saw you!

Tiffykins,

How i feel for you at this time. Just remember how much you will appreciate each other when he does get home, plenty of time for getting to know each other again. You are both so brave to work through the seperation times, but im such a softie that i would not be able to be without my hubby every day...i managed a week while he went on a golf hols, that was enough for me! Just imagine his surprise at how much you would have changed since he last saw you!

Thank you so very much. Luckily, we are almost done, and he'll be home soon.

We're both really excited about the homecoming. This week seems to be dragging by, but hopefully once today is over, it will be better.

In other news, school starts soon for Caysen. I'm excited, but the days are going to be lonely I can get a schedule down. I plan on volunteering at his school, and I joined meetup.com. I joined a ladie's day out group, and they get together every week for a movie, lunch or coffee. It'll be fun to get out and meet new people.

Wow Tiff that sounds like a lot of fun ... I am sure you'll find something to do to keep yourself busy ... and think of all the sex you and John can have while Caysen is at school. :svengo:

I forgot about that meet up.com. I used to check it out but nobody around here seemed to be too active with it. I will need to check again.

I had never heard of that site, I will have to take a peak at it too.

I've found 2 groups that I think will work for me. There are several "mommy and me"/Playdate groups, but my son is 11, and we don't really do playdates anymore.

I'm excited that I'll be able to get out there and meet some other people. I need to be more social, and get involved. This was the only way I knew how to get out there. A lot of the other wives here have multiple children and are a lot younger than me. I just can't relate to most of them. So, I had to find another venue to meet friends that weren't necessarily tied to the military.

I meet people by joinging clubs. You can meet some great people by taking a class. I have my figure skating friends and my triathlon friends. They are awesome!

And very supportive of my surgery because they understand about healthy living and how important it is to lose weight and be healthy.

Vegas Angel and Bob are both real sweethearts!

I am going to love Las Vegas!

Not to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, happy Friday everyone!!!!

Happy Friday to you too! I am so happy I am not going to have another boring weekend alone.

I'm going to try to have a "take it easy" weekend. I am biking to a support group meeting on Sat. (and back, of course). On Sunday, I'm doing a swim in the ocean followed by a run in the morning. But the rest of the weekend, I have nothing planned. I hope to be able to catch up on stuff -- grocery shopping, reading, watching tv shows I recorded back in May and never got to... maybe go see District 9. But nothing I *have* to do.