Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Shrinking Violets - Part 5!



Recommended Posts

Oh no Janie :(

I'm living in denial, I NEED bigger sizes, but I just go around sucking it in so hard I can't breathe. Meanwhile it is taking my doc a week to answer me everytime, and instead of getting to the point it's like "Well we should replace the port" me: "Great, what's the cost?" "We can't do it superficial like we thought" me: "OK, so what's the cost?" "I'll get back with you" me: "Any update?" "Checking with the boss"... etc. etc.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Girls~

Judy, glad you have finished the concert! Now some down time? Knowing you I doubt it.

Larua, can't believe it...ice and rest!

Jane, spoil yourself w/ something (not sweets) to make you feel better. Sorry you are having a shitty week. You are so sweet and funny and I hate that you are having a hard time!

Haydee, LOVE THE SHOES. You are going to be sooo pretty all in white...CAN'T WAIT!

We had a communal garage sale this am at friend Barb's house. We made $120, spent the am w/ friends...and had a nice time. We are taking our $$ to Disneyland next weekend for GAY DAYS!!!

Oh yeah...I registered yesterday to get NATIONALLY BOARD CERTIFIED!! This is a big deal...more classes, more work...what an idiot I am, lol! Best part is it is all OVER by March 31! Glutton for punishment!

Off to rest. We are going out tonight. The gal from the movie might go out w/ us. We had a wonderful night last night!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good evening, Violets..

Just back from dinner out with Kris, Nathan, Grady and Nathan's parents. I split a dinner with Nathan's mom and it was just enough.

Yep, PamELa, the concert is over, but there is another one tomorrow. This one is a benefit for St. Vincent's and then, THEN I'm done and can relax a bit. I sang at a funeral today and three ladies from the church said they wanted me to sing at their funerals. I don't think that realize how uncomfortable that makes me feel!!! It's like.. sure.. when you're dead, I'll sing for you. :(

Got the bathtub recaulked so that's one to check off the to do list. I need to steam clean the carpeting on the steps. The yorkies think it's ok to pee on them.. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Off to read some and then head to bed. Everyone have a good evening. sleep well.

(((((HUGS))))))Janie!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone

just wanted to drive by post... read the last couple pages

Jane - I am so sorry you are in such a bad place, let me know if there is anything you need... but here is a giant (((((HUG)))))

Laura - hope they get your band fixed. I kind of hoped I would see good news by now for you.

Haydee - Love the shoes, did you start trying on dresses yet?

Pamela - You are nuts..LOL but that is a short term thing so shouldn't be too bad.

Hi Judy, Heather... sorry if I'm missing anyone.

Miss you all -

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I read The Good Earth a couple times in high school, always liked it.. I assume some of you readers have read it? Pearl Buck..

Then mom saw on TiVo that it was a movie too (never knew that). Made in 1937... I recorded it. Any of you seen that??? I have a really hard time watching old movies, but I watched 1.5 hours last night before going to bed, 1 hour to go. I can't get over the 2 main characters are white people with eyeliner..and they have perfectly asian babies.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Girls~

We had a nice evening, came home a bit early, but met a wonderful couple, had a nice dinner and enjoyed the evening. Susanne won some tickets for a drawing for a Camaro...so at 9 we left the club and went to the casino for the drawing (you had to be present to win). Sadly, we are not driving a new Camaro this morning. But after we wanted to go home.

We got our tickets for the Micheal Jackson movie (ya'll know he died, right?) Susanne, being European, LOVED him. I loved him too, but she was a HUGE fan since the beginning. I am really excited about the movie. Tickets go on sale this am and the movie is only going to run for 2 weeks! www.thisisit-movie.com if anyone wants tickets (just put in your zip code).

I DO NOT have papers to grade today...thank goodness. While I like the new class and the content I am teaching, it is twice as much work w/ papers EVERY weekend (this Sunday is the only Sunday in the whole 8 weeks w/o papers). Soooo, we are running out to the Nike outlet and buying a couple of tennis shoes. Then we are heading out to the commissary, which is about 50 min. at March Air Force base. We need to do some major grocery shopping and stock up on meat, dog food, etc. We do this about every couple months for the staples. The deodorant (Secret) alone is two dollars cheaper, so it is worth our trip.

Then it is home to cook and watch football!

Jenn, you are right...I am crazy about getting Nationally Board certified, but am doing it w/ friends, which will make the pain a bit less...and it will be over soon. IT IS A TON OF WORK...which makes me crazy thinking about it. I was going to do it last year, but needed to finish the other big thing I was doing first:cool:.

Hope Michelle and Mickey are having fun!

Laura, how is the knee?

xooxox

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good afternoon, Violets..

Another drive by post. I'm off to the next concert in a few minutes. Have to practice a little bit to get warmed up before I get there.

The Bobster will be home either tonight or tomorrow depending on if they give him a different flight in exchange for moolah. They asked him to bid on compensation, so we'll see when he gets to the airport what they are proposing. As it is, he'll get in at 11 p.m. tonight and I'll go pick him up.

I'm draining the pool right now so have to remember to shut that off before I leave.

Everyone have a good afternoon. Beautiful fall day here. The leaves are really turning colors quickly.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pamela, he did? I am glad they are doing some sort of tribute for him, because I haven't heard of any!!!!!!!!!! After all this time that still cracks me up, that since we were on vacation nobody thought we knew. Then that guy in the restaurant!! Just think if that first place did not have nuts we wouldn't have seen him!!!

Nothing really new to report. Same old same old. Hope you all are having a great weekend!!!! Especially Michelle and her family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeah Laura, how is your knee???????????

I hope you are relaxing Judy?!?! How is Bob's hand doing?

Oh well off to do something, or nothing............

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A friend of mine took this last night (I cropped her out) and I love this of me. You can really see my "work" I had this summer on the chin and eyes. Hope it loads, but I think I got it right for the avitar!

post-213814-13813138754884_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ya look GORE GEE US, darlin'!!!

I'm off to pick up the Bobster. I liked my time alone, but it will be nice to have him back home!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good morning, Violets..

It's a dark, rainy morning here. Sure can tell the nights are getting longer. It used to be bright daylight when I got up to babysit Ethan. Now it's the middle of the night!

I got the Bobster home without incident last night. It's a teeny, tiny airport here in Alpena, so no problems waiting for luggage. I guess he had major difficulties in Cleveland going through security. The detector went off everytime it went past his chest. He was taken back for something just shy of a strip search, he said. They couldn't find anything, but he said it was very thorough. They kept peeking into his splint on his finger and wiped it down with those pads they use on luggage.

But he's home now and no more flights till January.

I don't know if I have Ethan or not today. Joe never called. I do have my hospital shift today and then Grady tonight while Kris and Nathan work out.

I hope to get some plants planted today and the old stuff cleaned up and cleared out. I have some transplanting to do too.

Hope everyone has a great day. Be good to yourselves!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good Morning girlies~

I have these meetings for the next two days and don't have to be in until 8:30, but got up at 4:30 anyway and worked out! I love it! Tomorrow is weight lifting, then back to cardio tomorrow!

Judy, glad to hear the Bobster is home! I bet you slept a bit better last night.

What else is going on girls?

I wont be near the puter today...text me if something big happens!

Have a great day everyone!

xoxoxoox

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Buenos dias mis violetitas (little violets)!

How's everyone??

Laura - OUCH!! I can't believe no one helped you! Like you said, THIS IS THE SOUTH, DAG-GUMMIT! PICK A LADY UP OFF THE FLOOR! How's your knee doing? Post another pic please, I love looking at pics of bad bruises, LOL... Oh and I never read the Good Earth... I'll have to pick it up...

Judy - glad to hear the bobster's back. WOW, I can't believe the deal you got with your phone. Did you have to sign a contract with ATT? Where they your current provider?

Jane - OMG, I'm so sorry to hear about your customer! This is a recurring theme with you! So sorry to hear it. Business is that bad?? That sucks! I know that you fear getting out there and looking for another job because of your size. You shouldn't let that hinder you. You are awesome at what you do and you have a great personality. Have you ever thought about opening up your own place? Might be something to consider!

Kat - my mom doesn't read or else I would definetly get her a book. My dad is a voracious reader and that's who I got my reading gene from. My mom picks up any kind of literature and she's asleep within 5 minutes, LOL. Sorry to hear about your DS. That so totally sucks... How's rick doing? Anymore news about his job?

Pammy - you look gorgeous! Awesome pic! I can't believe that you are starting school again! You just love it... you love being busy...

Jenn - hi! how did your weekend go? busy with your kids activities?

Micheeellllleeeee - I'm sure you're having so much fun!! I was thinking about you last night at 8:30pm when I saw a disney commercial!

My weekend was awesome. Got rested and didn't do much. Had the boys (juan's brothers and cousins) over for a college football game on Saturday. So much testosterone. I was the only girl so I just went to my room and read, LOL.

Hot and steamy here in Houston. Got to spend some time with my sisters and mom in the new pool. I'll attach pics. Oh and to see my New Orleans pics you have to go to my wall on Facebook.

I'm so glad ya'll liked my shoes. I saw them on another girls wedding planning blog and I had to ask her where she got them. I've been looking for something that is cute and elegant but comfortable and this fits the bill. I also found a few more dresses I like...

post-216278-13813138756329_thumb.jpg

post-216278-13813138756743_thumb.jpg

post-216278-13813138757163_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 1 reply
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×