Welcome back Sef. We have all had our moments. Don't worry just come and we are all in this together. So sorry to hear about your doggie. I would love to have one but my hubby and kids just don't do well with animals.

Everyone have a wonderful day!!!!

Good Afternoon!

Thank you MONET, BOB and SONYA for the welcome.

MONET: How could you remember all those things about me? I'm not that memorable. To answer your questions.....I had to give up HFH, I have been having trouble with my eyes and no longer drive at night. There was no one nearby to carpool with and at that point I was having trouble reading the emails and my own notes so resigned. Maybe I will return if eyes improve. I have had some laser work on right eye and vision has cleared a little. In July I may have cataract surgery on left. For the same reasons I gave up choir, couldn't read the words and sometimes the music which is usually darker print.
I still go to nursing home twice a week, I just love doing that. Our entertainment group is on hold as our piano player passed away last month. I lost a good friend and Scrabble opponent. We have a lead on a pianist and are meeting with her tomorrow. I hope she works out. We have not entertained for about three months. I miss it and know the residents of the various nursing homes do too.

In my lurking I saw that you are diabetic too. I manage to keep it under control with the Metformin and diet. If I cheat I pay for it. About 3 months ago I was in the hospital with an unidentified rash (it could have been environmental from Katrina) it was really serious all over my body. I was put on Prednisone which raises havoc with your sugar. Then I was given insulin and needles. Anything over 151 I had to shoot up. Had to do it quite freuently. Of course if I'm a bad girl (?) my sugar soars. I see where you manage with diet, exercise and meds too.

We just opened the pool, we were a little late this year because of Katrina. That means I can exercise again. I know a lot of different water exercises because I took classes for years both here and in Milford. My doctors recommended it after knee and back surgeries. I don't walk too much because of my neuropathy. Believe me housebreaking Bitsy, my puppy, is stairmaster work!

I have always had big dogs but wanted a small dog this time. I have less room and wanted one that can sit in chair or lay on bed with me. Sorta got used to that with the cat. Bitsy (because she is itsy bitsy and I thought itsy didn't sound good) was 1# 4 oz when I got her, the runt of the litter. She's up to 2# 14oz at the vet a couple of weeks ago.

If I behave myself I'm good at eyeballing portions too. Just haven't been good in so long.

BOB: Sorry about your back. That can really be painful. Thanks for the jokes you send. My groups love them. What is your new job?

SONYA: Thanks for encouraging words. Fortunately no is allergic to dogs in this house. DS has Diesel, a beagle, DIL has Chloe, a Heinz. But they are not my doggie companions and live downstairs. Basically they only come up in the evenings for a treat. Diesel got used to doing that when I had Freckles.

There I go again rambling on. I am trying to get through this day without being bad.

sef

Having a yucky day. It's actually beena yucky week. I'm so jealous of people who are only sick the first 3 months of pregnancy. But I'm getting close.. it's all gonna be worth it..blah, blah, blah...

Si I exercised EVERY DAY this week!! I'm so proud of myself!! 3 days water aerobics at the Y, 2 days oin my own at my mom's house ( since I was helping with the kids) and yesterday I worked in the yard for a good hour. I'm so proud, but resting today

Tomorrow I will be back at Mom's working in the water again.

Monet- I'm gonna email you about your PM. It's just been a busy weekend and I was going to send some pics..

Sef- WELCOME BACK!!!! Of course we all remember you!!!! Jump back in!! Yippie!!! I keep thinking about getting a dog.. then I get pregnant again instead.. (rolls eyes)... I think maybe next year when this little guy is up and walking.

hello everyone! My Dr. recommended that I follow SugarBusters. Do you all mind if I join in here? I plan on starting tomorrow morning, clean slate and all.
No one I know follows this and I would really like to be around some like-minded eaters!
Ann

ANN: Hey, we would LOVE for you to join us! We are a crazy bunch, and there are a number of big losers here as well as long term Sugarbusters. I hope we can help you and give you all the support you need to succeed. Please ask any questions you have...the only dumb one is one you don't ask! My doctor recommended Sugarbusters to me too. And my husband. Me for insulin resistance (which is now full blown diabetes) and my husband for high cholesterol. We both follow it. My husband doesn't need to lose any weight, and is a weight lifter, and finds Sugarbusters is perfect for him. His cholesterol is good when he is careful with his diet. I find following Sugarbusters really helps me with controlling my glucose levels. We start a new thread each week, and don't be put off by the chatter...we are all friends here, and feel like diet is just one part of the whole person, so we also chat about our daily lives and such. I hope you will join right in! Feel free to tell us about yourself, so we can get to know you. There is a bio thread where you can post, and read about those of us who have filled out the bios.