Monday, Monday...

10/19/2009 05:15:00 PM | 0 Comments

Well, it's been quite a day.  I woke up with a migraine.  No fun.  Then I talked to my parents and learned that my sister-in-law's father died this morning.  He had been ill so it wasn't a surprise but just really sad.  She lost her mom the day after Mother's Day this year.  Not a good start to the week.


Yesterday I found that an art show I thought had been cancelled wasn't.  I did some checking and figured out that the coordinator sent the application to my old email address.  He had the new one.  Jerk.  I called him and got no real apology.  He said he'd used the email addresses available to him.  Uh, my new one was sure available.  I did publicity last year and he and I communicated via email frequently.  Arrgghh.



I decided that I was going to do the Couch to 5K thing.  I signed up but then found a program just for walking. Signed up for that one too.  I should be able to walk a 5K by the end of December.  Well, I DID IT!  I dusted off the treadmill and got my fat butt on it, aching head and all.  I did 20 minutes.  I tried really hard to not hold on.  That's so hard.  I feel like I'm gonna fall and the more I walk the number my feet get.  I'll keep practicing.  I'm going to try to walk tomorrow too.  The activity plan suggests doing cross-training every other day.  Since I can't get to my elliptical to do that, I think I'll just walk.  My head is killing me.  I'm hot and need a shower.  But I feel good.  I'm on the road again. 
Whoo Hoooo, well, sort of....

and just how many times do i have to explain this?

9/23/2009 01:07:00 PM | 3 Comments

My WLS was originally scheduled for 8/27 and then was cancelled.  I'm waiting to hear from a different place and have no idea how long things might take.  I think everyone who knows me knows this story.

So, I was talking with my mom this morning.  I told her that I was back at my 10 pound weight loss.  After I attended my first WLS seminar, I began being a bit more careful with what I was eating.  I already know I have a fatty liver and to help with shrinking it, I started drinking protein shakes.  I also wanted to do a "taste run" on them in prep for surgery, etc.  Well, I ended up losing 10 pounds from mid-July to now.  But I haven't really been working too hard on it, especially after having my surgery cancelled.

Anyway, the scale has gone up and down a bit.  I was really ticked at my doc's office as her scale weighed me five pounds heavier - which I most definitely mentioned :) to her.  I told her that was why I generally skipped being weighed there because I'm usually keeping track of my weight and I don't need any more discouragement.  I'm sure you all know what I mean.

I was telling my mom that I'm impatient and want a surgery date but know I'm not gonna hear anytime soon.  Then we talked about the 10 pounds.  She said that she was sure I'd lose more before surgery.  I said that while that would be great, let's be realistic.  I have Medicaid - I'm not getting a date any time soon.  And gosh, the holidays are looming.  Sure, mom, no problems there.  I'm frustrated and disappointed and we're heading into the eating-est time of the year.  Oh, sure I'll maintain the 10 pound loss...arghhh.  Now, this conversation wouldn't have been so annoying if it wasn't for the fact that my mom battles her weight and knows better.  The woman thinks I'm Wonder Woman and Mother Theresa rolled into one.  I'm not sabotaging myself or planning to eat like a cow, but I am realistic.





Summer is sadly drawing to an end and I'm really gonna miss my wogging in the pool.  I'll be on the treadmill daily this fall and winter though.  I'm thinking about trying the Couch to 5K thing even before surgery.  I'll be walking though!  So...mom, I know you love me but you also know me.  Stop expecting things you want for me and settle for things I want for me!!  (Which she generally does to be honest.  I'm just cranky today maybe.)

PROMISE YOURSELF

9/22/2009 06:51:00 PM | 2 Comments

PROMISE YOURSELF

  • To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
  • To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
  • To make your friends feel that there is something in them.
  • To look on the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
  • To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
  • To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
  • To forget the mistakes of the past and to press on to the greater achievements of the future.
  • To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and to have a smile ready for every living creature you meet.
  • To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
  • To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
  • To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world - not in loud words but in great deeds.
  • To live in the faith that the world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.


It's a rant blog (and an update)

9/20/2009 04:31:00 PM | 2 Comments

First off - whoo hooo to me - I have mailed my packet (25 pages) to the WLC.  I forgot that I needed to make copies of stuff.  Had to hook up my new printer.  But, I'm on my way again.  I hope they can get me pushed through quickly.  As I often mention :) I want my band.  I'm ready.  I've done all the pre-op.  Let's do it, people.

Okay, the rant.  I am so irritated with LBT and the way people get banned.  Urgh.  Yes, the guy did ignore the rules.  But, come on!  He isn't going to do that again.  We all enjoy him and want him back.  Being called his followers was a bit insulting.  Makes us sound like groupies.  Geez.  HH makes many valid points and since he has RNY, he's a good source of info.  He also pushes newbies to really investigate before choosing a surgery.  The mods on LBT have made a mistake here.  I hope it doesn't cause the regulars on PJTP to leave.  Guess if they (we) do, we still have Facebook.  I just hate the holier-than-thou attitude of Susan.  Okay, you have a job to do.  You shouldn't have to defend it.  Just do it.  But on this one, you're making a mistake.  End of rant.

Anyone reading this - please cross your fingers for me that my paperwork goes through quickly and that my insurance doesn't cause a big delay.  I wanna band....waaahhhh...NOW


Mistress (or Masterette) of the Grill

9/19/2009 05:59:00 PM | 0 Comments


My sister (we live together) and I received a gas grill from our brother for Christmas last year.  Finally got it put together and used it once.  At that time we hadn't had the deck added on so it was totally inconvenient.  Now, we have a great deck and the grill is getting used!  I love to do veggies but they're messy.  I found this great non-stick skillet online.  It's wonderful!  I also bought a grill basket so I can do fish and other small stuff.  Anyway, I am loving these 2 new items.  I found them on Amazon for a great deal.  And they go into the dishwasher - whoooo hoooo.  Minus their handles, of course :)   Nope, Brookstone isn't paying me for the endorsement....wish they would though...


I cut up zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant into cubes which I tossed in a bowl with some olive oil, salt, lemon-pepper, and onion powder.  I had some broccoli and decided to toss that in too.  Into the skillet, onto the grill and a bit later - yum.  The broccoli was really interesting.  It almost had the flavor of barbecued meat.  It could have been a little more done, but I was hungry and didn't want to wait.  So, S and I had a great meal of veggies and leftover pork tenderloin (which I grilled a couple days ago).  It was quite tasty, low cal, low fat and low carb...and easy to clean up!