Hey Ya'll........

Just on here long enough to say hello and to tell you that I'm taking off tomorrow to go to the Dr!!

I'm so sick My throat hurts, eyes watering, nose runnning,sneezing & a dry hacking cough that's getting worse! My back is feeling a lot better but I'm going to have it checked out too.

I'm sure Wayne is sick of listening to me complain about feeling awful. Reckon he wants to trade me in on a NEWER model!??

Goodnight my friends....I'll let you know what the Dr. says.
Sherry (Sher-Bear)

Dee....I'll post tomorrow to you about Dez.Too sick tonight.I'm thinking about you.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} Go out to you, Dee. I am so sorry that your kids are behaving the way they are. I am sure you and Larry are wonderful parents, so don't start blaming yourselves for the actions that your kids take. Maybe part of Dez's depression could be due to the pot? Let us know how life is treating you when you have a free minute. Also, remember when things get to tough, shut your eyes, breath in deep and remember your friends here who care about you.

Deb: If you go up to the 3FC marking and click on it, it will take you to diet plans. Click on low carb and you will find protein power along with several others. The plan helps anyone with blood sugar, high blood pressure plus other medical issues. The book says to stay at around 30-35 carbs per day to lose, then I believe 55 to maintain. You are not to watch calories or fat. What's weird, I've been keeping a list going and at the end of the night, my calories are right inline as if I was eating a low fat diet. The fat count scares me, seems high, but they all say disregard it. So far I am not having any cravings and I feel content compared to the hungry feeling all of the time that I have living on low fat/fat free items and salad.

Sher bear: {{{{{{{{{{YIPPPEEEE}}}}}}} FINALLY!!!!! Glad to hear that you decided to go to the Doc!!!! Make SURE to mention the back even if it is feeling better!!! I might just call the ol' doc myself!!!! I hope your feeling better today! {{{{GET WELL HUGS}}}}

Yippee-yi-oooooooo!!!!! Day three down!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on a roll gals!!!!!!

Hi all!

Dee, I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through with your family. My sister went through a very difficult situation with her son 2 years ago (he is now 19)--drugs, alcohol, suicidal girlfriend, ditching school, trouble with authorities, violent behavior at home, and he ended up going to a residential treatment center. My sister also had a lot of the feelings that you are experiencing. She is a big fan of al-anon. This program really helped her get through some difficult times. I think you need to deal with what you are going through so you can help your family too. I'm happy to say that my nephew is doing well now and is clean and sober. One day at a time.

Sherry, glad to hear you are going to the doctor. I hope you kick this thing soon!

Gayle, Sounds like you and I are neck and neck on the low carb plan.


I've just completed day 4 on Atkins and am feeling so much better. My keto sticks are getting darker (I'm burning FAT!), my caffeine headaches have gone away, and I am not hungry. Of course, I'm obsessed with this whole thing...it's hard for me not to think of anything else. I'm looking forward to having this feel more natural. I'm in the induction phase of Atkins which is basically the first 2 weeks of the program and only 20 grams of carbs per day. So I'm eating eggs and bacon or an omelette for breakfast, a chicken or tuna salad for lunch, and meat and vegetables for dinner. I've tried the Atkins shake and protein bars--not the best tasting but they certainly fill me up.

Have a flooziriffic day!

Jeanne, PP says to stay in the 30-35 carb range to lose. I decided to go a little lower. I have been staying in the 20 carb range also. I'm having a hard time realizing that fat can be a friend! Although, I still choose lean cuts and weigh everything, it is still nice not to live just on a head of lettuce! My headaches are gone and I'm starting to feel better. So far, I have not had to much of a hunger issue, if so, I just grab a sm. handful of peanuts or a slice of cheese. If your interested, I can give you a site address that has several low carb recipes.

Starting day four girls!!!! Did I just say four!!!! OMG!!!!! I'm actually staying OP!!!!!!

To all of my Floozies with problems, remember even though we have not met, you have a friend thinking of you today!

My Dr. appointment is at 10:00. I'll let you know what she said when I get home.

In the meantime........
Gayle....Did you buy the book on Protein Power or is there a website? I looked for a few minutes and couldn't find one.Thanks in advance for the info.

Later...
Sherry

Dee, all I can say is I know Exactly what you are going through. All the signs were right in front of me, I just wasn't willing to see them. I finally had to face reality when I found a marijuana pipe in his pants pocket while doing the laundry. He finally admitted he had everything in my house including cocaine and yes, he was dealing. From all indications, that part of his life is over. Now we have to deal with the alcohol. If there is any way at all, please get Dez into a treatment program. I don't mean to be a downer, but they will lie to you while looking you straight in the eye. The drug just takes over and changes them completely. They get lazy, they steal, they lie......I always think that if we had gotten help early on, things may have turned out differently. I don't mean to be negative, I just want you to be able to stop this before it gets to the point of no return. You are angry and hurt and confused. You never thought your kids would betray you the way they have. DO NOT BLAME YOURSELF!!!! I is not your fault. It isn't anything you did or didn't do. I've been down that road and played the blame game. It will eat at you until it makes you sick if you let it. DON'T LET IT! You must take care of yourself and stay healthy. I know this sounds very preachy, but it is coming from my heart because I know the pain you are feeling. If anything I said has hurt you, I'm sorry. I just want you to be able to get help and be happy again. Since she is underage, you have the right to get treatment for her. Perhaps her therapist could speak with her about this. OK, I'll hush now. Please know I'm thinking of you......always.

Sher, let us know what the Doc says. I hope you will feel like celebrating with Debbie tomorrow night.

Titan Dee, I live about 3 hours from Tunica.

Everyone else, have a good weekend and give someone a hug.

Love you all,
Ramona

Gayle, while Sherry and Debbie are making up snow days, we will find better things to do. I just may sit in my family room on my new furniture with a glass of flavored water or ice tea. How about you? Instead of having to put the furniture together, I had to haul it in. On the way, I found something I liked better and ended up getting a glider, chair, 2 small tables, and a baker's rack. Except for the chair, they each have their own story, and I'm not done yet. I want to see if I get glass tops for the tables.

Ramona: have you been to Tunica? I was there one day last year, and went to every casino (not much gambling time). I also went shopping.

Debbie: Hope you're right about being done with snow. There is still some in our forecast for tonight, but I'm ignoring it. I guess St. Louis got some yesterday afternoon but apparently the roads are clear.

Sherry: Get well soon. I'm still planning to be in Nashville before too long. I have the Protein Power book if you don't find it. I bought the book but never used it. I was going to put it in the next garage sale with several other diet books. I'm keeping Weight Watchers and Atkins, but getting rid of the rest... too confusing. I'd be happy to mail (or maybe even bring) it to you.

Jeanne: I have been on Atkins more than once. The first 2 weeks are very restrictive. What worked for me (until this year) was to go on Atkins for the 2 weeks, and then switch to Weight Watchers. I found that Atkins did a better job in jump starting. I didn't see as much weight lost as I did size reduction.

Dee: Hopefully you will get your daughter into some treatment program. I have no idea how that works in your area.

Have a great weekend, and we'll chat more Monday.

Dee-In case you read this before, I am sending you an email. Be on the lookout for it.

Howdy Ya'll

Well I went to the Dr. at 10:00...they didn't call me back to the room until almost 11:00!! If you aren't sick when you go...you sure would by the time you left!!! Sitting in the waiting area for an hour sick with a fever and coughing, sneezing and ear hurting is no fun!!

The Dr. said that I had strep throat and 2 ear infections (but only ONE ear hurts!)My throat was full of puss bags! The 5 minute test only took 3 minutes to confirm strep. She gave me a BIG shot in my booty and put me on Augmentin. She said that I must have pulled a muscle in my back because it is feeling better and not hurting me very much now.She said that if it continues to hurt, then come back.Duhhh!!

I have slept most of the day and I think the shot is finally kicking in!!

Dee.....I hope that you're ok.I really don't know what to say except please follow Ramona's advice.She's been there and KNOWS how you feel.I'm so sorry and I wish that I could take away your pain! I love you!!

Debbie......Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow to come up. I hope that you'll like your late B/day present!!

Floozies: Thanks for MAKING me go to the Dr!!!! I love you all!!
Going to lay down now....More tomorrow!!

Hugs,
Sherry (Sher-Bear)

Oh yeah.....One more thing:

When I went to the pharmacy to get my medicine filled, I was going to have my hormone pill filled also (I have been out for 2 days). Well guess what???? My insurance company changed to Cigna Healthcare the 1st of the year and they won't cover all meds!!!! They won't cover my "Cenestin." They WILL cover Primerin but that hurts my stomach! Now I'm waiting for the Dr. to call in something that they will cover!! Here I am...paying 135.00 every two weeks for family coverage and they won't pay for my medicine!!!!????

I have always had problems with my estrogen ever since my hysterectomy in '95. I have been on several different patches & pills. We FINALLY find one that I can take and then find out it's not covered!!!!!! I sure miss Blue Cross insurance!!!

Just had to vent! Sorry!
Sherry