Good mornin' Everybody!

I hope ya'll don't mind me starting a NJ November thread. I didn't know if there was a protocol in place since you guys have been together for so long! LOL!

Yesterday (1st day banded) really wasn't too bad at all. No sore throat or chapped lips from the breathing tube, that was great. More discomfort than pain, except when I tried to get in or out of bed. Our bed is one of those temperPedic mattresses, which basically means your hand sinks into the bed whenever you try to use it to push-off (making it tough). Think I'll stick to chairs today

Jessica, everybody is of course, different....but for me it really has not been bad (knocking on wooden head). Unless it's gonnna sneak up on me I havn't had any of those shoulder gas pains I've read about. But there sure is a lot of rumbling in the tummy......it's probably still trying to recover from all the smell in the October thread: red candy apples, caramel apples, Cookies galore, stuffed jalapenos!

Chrissie how was the date? Great I hope. Sounded like a nice comfortable way to spend it.

Pat thanks so much for letting folks know how things went for me. At the time I was just feeling a little too nauseous to post. They gave me some Dilaudid (sounds like delotta) and I think thats what made me queasy.

Cindy & Mandy you guys deserve a big hand for all that you did to make a happy time for all the children. Today you breathe a little, I hope! Mandy, Awesome Jack-O-Lanterns!!!!

Hey Betty, Can you believe somebody's actually UP at this hour?!!!! LOL! Been laying around since the surgery yesterday morn. now I can't sleep! I notice where you were the first one up in the October thread

Kat, hope your house is still in one piece, after grandson's visit!

Sherry, you're right about the protien shakes. I knew they were'nt gonna be great, so my first day banded was my first taste, ugh....I sprinkled a little cinnamon on top so I could smell & taste that a little. It sorta helped.

Hey Jess, see you in bandland on Tuesday

I can't believe I'm actually thinking of doing some Christmas shopping saturday. It's been a thing with me to take off on my birthday to do that. I thought I'd be out of commission, but I don't feel too bad :clap2:

Have a great day everybody!!!!

off I go...thanks for the wishes!!!!! :faint:

Well Jetti, let me be the first to welcome you to bandland, hope all went well....Hugs!

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Jessica, I'm sure all is well. Check in when you can. Welcome to bandland, it's really a great place to be. Remember to take it easy, sip your fluids, and use a heating pad. ~Mandy

Jessica, :welcome2: to Bandland! Ditto to Mandy's advise. Things are looking up already! You got through all that pre-surgery anxiety! IMO that was probably harder than any recovery, LOL! All your friends here are thinking of you and will be happy to hear from you when you are able.

Hey girls, that edit tip Eileen gave really works, just go to your reply you need to edit, copy the entire post, then click edit, erase the entire post, then paste the one you copied and make your "repairs".

Thanks Eileenie!

I found it. Ever since Mandy mentioned EGG NOG

I remembered that I stashed a sugar-free one somewhere on my messy desk. I haven't tried it, so here it is:

Sugar-Free Holiday Nog

1package(1oz) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

7 cups fat-free milk, divided

2-4 packets sugar substitute

1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract or rum extract

1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Combine pudding mix, 2 cups milk, sugar substitute and vanilla in bowl;

mix according to pudding directions. Pour into 1/2 gal jug w/ lid. Shake.

Add 3 cups milk; shake well. Add evaporated milk, shake. Add remaining milk; shake well. Chill

8 1cup servings

107 calories

15gr carbs

10gr protein

im home im home im home!!!!!! everything went well. I was there a little longer then expected because I was feeling queasy when moving from the bed to the recliner and the nurse gave me something to help and along with the percocet I was ready for a nap. so i took a long nap and came home when i was all better!!

thanks for the wishes!!!!!!!! i am retiring to my couch now

Hello Y'all!

Don't send the monkeys, I am just busy! I have been in training until I thought my head would explode with so much information. I finished the training today, now I just have to go back to my desk and try to put to use everything I learned. I know it will all come together soon, but it is really hard right now and when I get home I don't even want to look at a computer! Hopefully things will go upward from here!

Jessica - Welcome to bandland! I am so happy that things went well for you! Remember to walk as much as you can, sip as much Water as you can, and rest between. If you get any shoulder pain, use a heating pad. It's all uphill from here!

I really need to catch up on everyone, and what has been done or what is being done. lol

Right now I am going to go kick up my feet with a drink and relax for a few minutes before I have to cook supper.

Thanks for missing me!

Hugs!

Congrats Jetti! Welcome to bandland! :confused:

Congrats Jetti...welcome to bandland and the first day on the losing side

Jetti, welcome to bandland. Check in here for support, and keep walking and sipping. ~Mandy

:hungry:Welcome to bandland, Jessica :hungry:

Drink, walk and make friends with that heating pad. I had the queasy thing also -- glad that you are home.

Yesterday, when I came home from doing the taxi thing I noticed the driveway all wet. Yep, the car had a leak :confused: I called the mechanic and I was green with worry and Thankfully it was minor. A broken hose and repaired in 20minutes and I didn't have to pay -- isn't God good! I missed my writing class but instead am using my time to tidy up the house and set out a few more decorations for the boys -- that will make them smile when they get home later. Hey, where is everyone?

hey ladies, how's it going?

Well, tomorrow is my first day back at work. I'm just gonna take it easy, don't want to damage my new best friend...and speaking of new best friends, They just opened a brand new JC PENNEY's in my area. Seriously, I'm not a real hardcore shopaholic, but I love having a good store nearby!!!! LOL!

Chrispy, I just loved hearing all about the date I was sitting here just smiling. Happy for ya. He sounds really good. Funny though, being an ol' married gal for so long, it didn't even occur to me about telling the person you're dating about the band....I mean, of course, I just never thought about it. Anyway I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. Hope it continues to go well for you two.

Betty, You almost had some monkeys comin' after you, I think

good to see you back!

Sherry, I have bodybugg envy! LOL It really sounds like THE ticket to keeping on track (and I love gadgets too)

Mandy the job sounds great! But what did the doc do for Abi? I hope her cough gets better real soon.

Pat, I sent you an email with some links that I thought maybe you were talking about.

Jessica, my husband had to keep reminding me that just because it's the next day, it did'nt mean I was on day two...but rather to remember that 24hrs. constitutes a day!!!! LOL! I'm thinking of you and hope you're doing well

The doc said Abi has bronchitis, and a sinus infection. She's on antibiotics and a cough suppressant. She went to school today, but she's really tired tonight. ~Mandy

Hey ladies!! I've been busy catching up on the October and November threads. I've missed everyone, and I don't have any good reason for staying away so long. I suppose when I went back to work my whole life became a juggling act and I let a few things drop. I'm trying to get better at prioritizing things, and dang it, I miss my friends!! Besides, I've decided to say to heck with corporate policy and start posting from work - we're not supposed to use the internet for personal use, tee hee! Oh well, I work for a hospital and this is a "medical" website, right?

I will catch up more soon - it's 3:30 in the morning and I have to get back to bed. I woke up 2 am nautious and burping. And so continues my love/hate relationship with the band...

(((((HUGS)))))

Anne