Hi

My name is Ellen and I live in Mt. Vernon. I have not had the sergery yeat still talking to Dr's and getting Info. Jest wandering if there is any one close by. I have lots of questions. I have a consoltaion visit with my Fanily dr on friday and am not shure what to ask.

Thanks

Ellen

:cheeky :cheeky :cheeky :cheeky

P.S. sarry about the spelling

Dawneb- congratulations on onederland! I've got to get off this plateau and start moving again in that direction.

I spent my morning at the hospital emergency room. Seems I pulled the tendon on my right shoulder moving all that heavy furniture and boxes for my son. My arm is in a sling and I'm on pain meds and muscle relaxers. If it's not calmed downed in a few days then they will shoot it with cortizone. This is hard to type one handed with the left hand!

Good Lord, Wendy!

You poor baby! The things we do for our kids! God bless ya!

Merrillee

Wenjea,

thanks for the encouragement. Sounds like you need some yourself what with your arm and all. I hope that you are feeling better soon. what a great mom you are!!

Now relax and take it easy so that shoulder can heal.

Dawn

I'm trying to remember the last time I did some serious walking, if I can't remember what day it was, it's been way too long...I need motivation!!!

Hey all! I have on my calendar that tonite is the support group at St. Joes! Is that right? What time is it and in what room? I am coming!

MER

Yes, i was just logging on to ask if anyone is going

MER...DAWN...PINENUT

Hope to see you tonight. :car:

PINENUT...are you out there, haven't heard from you in a while

St Joe's support group is at 6:45. Go to the front entrance (free valet) then follow signs (downstairs) to the cafeteria. It's the last door on your left before you enter the cafeteria. Why they have to out us right next to the cafeteria I simply don't understand! Even hospital food smelled good when I was on liquids!

I have to say that lately I've been pleased with the lack of craving for starches. I'm at work and decided to have one a "lien cuisine" that I keep in the freezer (keeps me from running out for fast food). I thought I'd treat myself to a Pasta dish (I usually get meat & veggie dishes). The pasta is OK, but really can't say it adds anything special to the meal, I think I like my meat & veggies better. I truly enjoy the "fillings" that go on the pasta or in the bread better than the pasta/bread itself :car: But I do still miss the salty foods! I try to keep it to a few nuts to stay away from those chips I love!

Hey Sue, I will see you there! Probably bring my yummy diet green tea! I definitely need to get out. I've spent the last 10 hours editing a workbook for a seminar my husband is giving next saturday.....on selling automotive work for auto shops. With the dogs whining at me a good amount of the time. Kill me now! I NEEEEEEEED to get out!

Mer

Good morning,

How was the meeting Monday night? I really wanted to make it but I just didn't feel that great. I really love going to the meetings. They seem to re-affirm what I'm doing and can help get me motivated again.

I hope that everyone is doing well. It sure would be nice if we could have some summer weather again. Maybe we'll have a great September.

Hi there! I'm actually typing with both hands now. As long as I don't move my elbow away from my side it doesn't hurt much. I went to see the PT yesterday and she has me doing exercises for my shoulder. I see the shoulder guy doctor man on Thursday morning to make sure nothing to serious is going on. The pain is much better now as long as I don't lift my elbow away from my body. I slept through the whole night last night which was a first.

I need to start walking again also so please someone, kick me in the behind!

I am officially in month 2 of PreOp Trying To Get My Darned Insurance To Approve Surgery Diet. It must be working because when the dietician weighed me this morning I have lost 6 pounds in 4 weeks. Yay!

I am still feeling bogged down with all the recording I have to do for all the providers that I am required to see for the (possible) insurance approval but I am trying to stay positive. The bright side is that I am exploring healthier options and have enjoyed some surprisingly tasty meals that I may not have otherwise tried! :clap2:

I am very proud of Dawneb because she is the talk of our workplace with her amazing transformation! It is very inspiring because I know that the Band is right for me and sooner or later it will happen. I just need to be patient and see if it will be sooner (hopefully)!

Dawn...

Meeting was good, Laura was back, lots of talk on protien, carbs, diet and the variability of different doctor's instructions. Helps me to gather information on what's right for ME and encouragement and motivation to succeed

I hit 50# this AM...time for a treat, maybe a new shirt or a SF NF Decaf Starbucks (pricey colored water)

Last couple of days I decided to get a couple new pairs of pants. I have to put on 2-3 pairs each morning to find one that will fit, then 1/2 way through the day that pair is hanging. I had to go to the regular women's department!!! I actually had to stop myself from gravitating to the Plus department...those clothes don't fit!!!

NSV...My DH (160# soaking wet) sat down on the edge of the bed last night and the side rail (oak) broke (I couldn't help it, I had to giggle). If it would have been me I would be sure it was my fat old butt, I would have felt soooo defeated...but it wasn't me!!! :whoo: LOL LOL LOL

Hey everyone. I have posted but for some reason it tells me I am not authorized the action????? So I hope this posts. I will try before I write more. Here goes.....

OK, so I am back......

I was writing to Cherrybomb and that got kicked back so I was geting frustrated.

I am doing ok, I managed to hit the -30 mark but now seem to need some help. I had to have an unfill of the .2cc I had earlier in August since I couldn't swallow any pills and was having difficulty with drinks too. I am better and have decided that I need a tiny bit more so I am off to Everett tomorrow so Jessie can fill me onthe first try. I have had a bout of pincushion-itis from the unfill. 5 pokes (3 under the scope) before the Dr. finally was summoned. He handled it on the 1st stick. THe one nurse just can not get me and of course she is the one who is doing the fills in Puyallup. SO off to Everett.....I am tracking that mileage for tax time!

I need to concentrate onthe whole Water throughout the day and then protien first. I have been on a bit of a mixed diet- as in a lot of yum mixed and creamy saucey dishes. chicken divan last week was my undoing and I am sure it this the reason the scale is stuck. Funny how that works, huh.

I like reading that all your kids are packing off to other ends and I am having my own battle of nerves with Kristen starting kindergarten! And another one right behind her next school year. I have a girlfriend from High School that has a Junior at WSU and she is only 9mo. older than me! Nothing like being the old Mommy I guess.