I finally got through to the doctor's office and believe it or not, she was booked until September 17th! I was told her schedule didn't come out until Wednesday the 22nd, and I called at 8:05 on the 23rd! How do you schedule that many patients in one day? I bet her schedule came out before yesterday. GRRRR! Anyway, I at least have an appointment and it is just for a diabetes check, overall is everything ok and to get new prescription med refills for the year.
I entered a contest through my credit union and it would be nice if we win. Grand prize is $3000 then they have a $2000, $500 and some $250 prizes! You were supposed to upload a photo and caption it with what you would do with a new boat, new car, new motorcycle or new RV. This is the photo I entered with the caption, "We would take our friends on a boat ride so they don't make us walk the plank." Silly but I knew since it was a panel of judges and not just random pics that you would have to do something that was either really heart touching or funny. It was the funniest picture I could find.
Susan: Jack's supplement is Tricare for life so I am sure when the time comes it will all get figured out. He doesn't need the surgery yet. We didn't have to change our prescription plan for him when he went on Medicare and they pay 100% for the prescriptions he is on now and it is 90 days at a time. It can give you a headache trying to figure stuff out. Jack doesn't have serious health problems, just goes to his dr once a year and his cardiologist once a year and that's pretty much it unless he gets a cold or something. Me, I feel I spend my life at some doctor's office.
At least I don't have surgical appointments every week. I still have tests and blood tests I have to go through at least twice a year.Maggie: I believe you should "pay it forward." I think if people would do just one nice thing and get nothing for it and that person would do one nice thing and on and on, maybe this old world would have a lot less hate. We had an 84 year old lady just recently evicted from her home because she had been mugged at the bus stop and they robbed her and her rent money was in her purse. The jerk who owned the house put her and her belongings out on the street and this poor woman sat out in a major thunderstorm, the one we had a week or so ago where the winds were 70 MPH!!! The news got ahold of it and this nice man put her in a hotel and another person started a gofund for her and she now has a new place to live.
Jean: Belviq is a pill that works with the serotonin in the brain to make you feel full. I read every piece of literature I could on the medication and as many posts from people who were on it. I just read some more stuff yesterday on it. The thing with me is I don't eat when I am stressed, sad, mad, or bored. I gained most of my weight over a long period of time, decades in fact 2-3 lbs a year combined with gaining with my pregnancies and no one guiding me to take it off. I don't eat junk food, like chips and such except rarely. We don't even have stuff like that in the house. Jack has those individual packs of cookies and he has lower fat ice cream, but I don't eat either of them because of my diabetes. We have no other foods like that in the house. I can go for periods of time eating exactly as I should, losing weight and being ok, then here we go and I feel starved all the time. I diligently use the 20 minute wait thing, then end up eating over my points and such. Like I said, I am keeping my weight the same, but I am not losing because I know I am eating too much. Anyway, I am going to talk to her about this. I cannot have gastric bypass or lap band even if I wanted to because of my prior surgeries. Right now, for me, it is just a mess and makes me very sad because I am willing to put in the effort it takes I just need some kind of help.
You all have a great day and weekend. Jack has some maintenance on the car tomorrow then we need to go get his contact prescription at the dr's, I need more fruit and veg at Walmarts and we have the game in the evening.
That is a cute picture! I used to enter the Publisher Clearing House or whatever it's called. I finally wished up, but was on their mailing list for years. Maybe I already shared this, but there was a big motorhome parked next door for the bike ride. Bob was out working in the yard and the guy came over to ask if we had any fans he could borrow because the air conditioner unit broke. We had two box fans, one I took to school and the other Bob took to Canada fishing. He was tickled to get them and said he would leave them by the garage door the next morning. Bob told him to keep them, as we haven't used them in several years and have a couple other little fans. The guy was so appreciative, and I told Bob I hope they still worked ok. I know how frustrating the weight loss game can be. I have been on a kick of wanting to chew anything crunchy. Not good. 
I hope Belviq will help you.
Bob leaves tomorrow to pull a camper to Sturgis, not sure who is camping in it for the next Sturgis weekend but Jason will bring Bob back to his SD home Monday. I need to do some deep cleaning in the spare bedroom in case the kids want to sleep there next weekend. They usually sleep on blow up mattresses in the living room when they are here. The fur bunnies are multiplying so really need to vacuum.
I'm sorry you had to return the dresses and sunglasses. I just ordered some capris online and was pleasantly surprised they fit. They are Dockers which I already have so took a chance. Slacks vary so much even in the same brand. Do you save receipts from OTC items, contact solution, etc.? I try to remember to do it for tax time. We get tear off "stubs" with prescriptions and I staple them with the receipts. I figure every little bit helps. Have a nice time at the game -- hope it is a good one!
I'm famous for taking the time to cut them out and then let them expire. I have noticed the expiration dates aren't as long as they used to be. Glad you enjoyed the game yesterday; it sounds really nice. The hostess, last night, is a very good cook. Fresh green beans, potatoes, cabbage salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn on the cob from their garden, grilled pork chops, and apple or peach pie with ice cream or whip cream. The beans had almonds and bacon while the mashed potatoes had sour cream, chives, garlic, and bacon in them. We came home with a big sack of cucumbers and tomatoes. I said we couldn't eat all of them and she said to share, so maybe I will take some next door and to church tomorrow. We were talking health insurance last night, and a local man with liver cancer was discussed. He wasted a lot of time in denial and then with local doctors but now is going to the university hospital med. school. They put him in a trial giving himself injections to the tune of $9000 a month. The sad part is, it is a four month treatment, and he will feel awful (he does and told his son he didn't think it was worth it) before they will know if the drug is helping. 
It is frustrating when things don't go "right" like they should. I take it the Cubs aren't doing so well. I thought their season was off to a good start from your FB comments. I got a credit card call today, and it "was an amazing offer I wouldn't want to pass up." I thought if I listened long enough a real person might come on the line, but instead the recording ended by saying if I wasn't interested and didn't want any more calls from them I could press 9. I did, and I will watch the caller ID to see; the call was from Florida.
when you said "little" boys since Ian is 5' 11" at last count. It is never "fun" for me to make a menu or food list. Since the lakes is a major tourist area during the summer we try to avoid going to the grocery store, or WM, if possible. Maddy is a good fruit eater but the rest go for the chips, cookies, etc. PB and J is always a standard when all else is gone.
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