I joined E-tools yesterday and it makes it a lot easier to choose what to eat. I have 6 points left tonight and know that I have to have more fruits/veges and dairy. Kinda hard with no milk in the house for me!:lol: I just really don't feel like cheese tonight. Terry will be back again tomorrow to work on the shop roof still. OK he has been here going on 2 weeks now. Well he is here off and on. Point is I want my house to myself. I want to take a nap and I can't. I want to take a shower hmmm not with a man working outside! I want to walk my treadmill and do my exercise tapes. No to that as well with him here. I really hope that tomorrow is the last day.
Kris I hope that the blow up is all over and you have found time to relax some now. I still think MILs are evil!
Dana how are you doing? How was school today for the kids?
Rosey how is it going with you as well? What have you been eating?
Summer how about you?
Glen???
I hate to cut it short but I have to call Tony.
Daphne

Hello Everyone...
I am sorry but I have been real busy..and fighting a cold too....Yesterday I tried to play catch-up to my house..I did alot of spring cleaning cause I am not sure about Jim's surgery and I wanted to get alot done..before he is down and I cant..
I am pooped...:lol:..We saw the Dr today and all of Jim's Scans and chest xrays are good..Thats a relief..Tomorrow we go to the surgeon for a consultation about the hernia operation..You would think I would be old pro at this by now..but I am nervious..I wish I wasnt but I am. I always worry about things going wrong and all..I guess I am just a worry wort..
It was really nice yesterday but today was rainey and cold. This weather has been crazy...They got snow north of us and alot of it...Unreal... I am so glad that we didnt get any....I hope that warm weather is on its way back here soon.....
I will have a busy week..Thursday I am taking Bert out for a her birthday lunch and I will take Buddy to lunch Friday..It seems everything comes at once for me :lol:..Buddy seems to be better right now so I thought I would get him out before they start up with Chemo again..not sure about that just a guess and it just happens to be the week of Berts birthday..Saturday I am going to see My friends son that lives in a group home. He is Down syndrome and he is 30 years old. I have known him ever since he was a baby. In fact I took her and him to Childrens hospital when they did open heart surgery on him at 3 years old and said he would not live past 19..and he is 30 now..He is a delight..He is so sweet and loving.. I take him to lunch when I can.. He looks forward to that..and he is such a Sweetie..So this week is none stop for me.. Maybe next week I can relax...Its a thought..:lol:...

Rosey.. I am so glad to hear that Steve is doing good. I know its hard to see him that way and that he is so out of it. I am sure you do worry about it all.
It will get better..I am happy that you are not alone that you have you DD to stay with and she is there to help. I hope that the roads arent bad with the snow and all.. Please Be careful out there...
When do you think he will come home?? I know it all depends on how he does..I still have your hand tight..and the :angel: is still with you Sweetie..
You are awsome watching what you eat..I am so proud of you Rosey...
Always know you are in my thoughts and in my Prayers....
Lots of Love and :grouphug: to you {{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}}} :wave:

Dana.. I am so happy that all of this with Logan is straighten out.. I just knew that it was nothing..I am so glad that you found out what happened.
I would make sure that they change the report about Logan.. I dont blame you for making sure of that. He doesnt need that to follow him later in life especially when its not true at all and they jumped the gun with out getting all the facts about it...To even call it sexual harresment was so wrong..
I would report that principal..He is NOT a good principal. I would write the state..They need to know about him..That was so sweet of you to say Dana..Thank-you for all your caring and concern for us and Bert and Buddy..
You Are such a Sweetie......Bert has been though so very much.. All I can think of is if that was me I hope that someone would look in on me from time to time.. I cant imagine how awful this is for her...Its so so sad to me...
Buddy too..he has been through such a terrible time.. God Bless them both...I pray for them both...
Yes we have been though alot and I am praying that this is IT...
I pray that after the hernia surgery..that thats it..Jim has been through so much and I need a break from worry.. I hope we can start the summer off with good health and happy faces and not worried or afraid and all that stress that comes with surgery....I know how you feel about packing for a trip. Jim says I pack like I am leaving forever..:lol:.but I think that women just like to be prepared..thats all :lol:..Yes I remeber that you took your pooter to the beach...BTW..How did you like your haircut??? I bet it looks great..
I wish we had 60's temps..We had temps in the low 40's today..It was almost 60 yesterday..but its back to cold today..I saw that the north of us got snow..I dont want to see anymore of that stuff.. :wave:

Daphne.... I am so glad to hear from you..I am sorry that you have been feeling low.. I hope that you are better..That was so sweet of you to say Daphne.. Bert is doing ok..She goes to therapy and enjoys that..Buddy is better and I hope he continues to get stronger...He said to tell you Hi and that he hopes things are good with you.. I have been sorta good with eating.
I am watching as much as I can.. Untill all this is over with Jim..I cant seem to focus on diet or anything..but I do try..I am praying that when he gets the hernia fixed we can breath..knowing thats IT...no more surgerys and that we both can relax a little and get things back to normal..Thank-you so much for all your caring and concern for us and Bert and Buddy..Thats so Sweet of you.....It sounds like you are doing great with your food choices with the E tools.. I hope that you get the house to youreslf soon.. Its so hard to get things done with workers around..:wave:

Donna.. I am so sorry Sweetie that your are in pain. I know that you want this to be over and I dont blame you.. Please dont worry about posting.. We all understand about not being able to type right now.. I will be so happy when you are out of pain...Happy St Patricks Day to you too...
Please try to get some rest..I know how that is when you cant sleep for what ever reason and how tried it makes you...
Take Care of you Sweetie..:wave:

Kris..I hope that you are Ok and if you need to vent please feel free..Its so hard when you have MIL probs and the DH is involved...I Hope that things get better real soon..:wave:

Glen.. I am sure that you will lose it..dont get discouraged...
You will lose it :wave:

Sheree.. I hope we hear from you soon..and that you are better..
We All Miss You.. :wave:

I hope that you all have a :) :) Great St Patricks Day... :cofdate: :lucky:
If I dont get to post much this week..Please forgive me...its just that I have so much going on.. I will be back in here to check-in and to see how everyone is doing.. I will let you all know what the surgeon says..:wave:
Much Love to All of You My Dear Wonderul Friends..

Hi everyone..its me rosey..checking in to see what you all have been up to..donna.. am so sorry you are in pain..can you take something for it?? hope the surg goes well and im thinking about you..summer i can relate to being nervous about jims surg.. hang in there he will sail thru this too am thinking of you both and got your hand too..kris.. am sorry you had an argument hope it resovles we are here for you..mr ken..whats up?? are you having a lighter week??daphnee.. i would be uncomfortable too with astrange man outside.. one morning(not dressed yet) i heard someone outside and looked out the window..its low and i had to bend over well the meter man had areal good view of my upper body if ya get my drift..i was embarassed and he was laughing..kinda funny but not..i was in a nite gown but still i wonder what he thought :lol: dana.. am going to michaels today and wallmart its the only day i can go with everyones schedules.. am going to check out the kol stamp stuff..will share when i post again..well (((((((hugs for all)))))))..its been a rough couple of days.. the dh was overmedicated and seeing things that werent there so they quit all his pain meds for a day and he was miserable..they got him up walking and later last night they gave him some new and diff meds..hopefully they will work.. the staff has been great..but its upsetting to see him so dillusional(sp??)he didnt even know who i was..and tried to get out of bed by himself.. they put an alarm on him so they could be there in a flash until he was more lucid..we are heading there shortly..sure hope his head is normal today :?: am going to run a few errands too and have lunch away from the hosp..and then go back later in the day and stay till hes sleeping for the night..yes im tired but hanging in there..the long walk to his rm is getting easier and i discovered i had a collar bone :lol: who knew :lol: daphnee you asked what ive been eating and i pack my own lunch..usually lo carb yougart..bannas..cheese and a few crackers etc.. then have meat and salad for supper.. also have had that new wendys spinacj salad.. dont know its pts but its yummy..will check tomorrow.. rosey:wave:

Rosey you talking about Steve hallucinating reminded me when Jim was in ICU. The pain medication (morphene) really was scary for him. He still can remember being scared. I hope you have better days ahead and keep us up to date.

Summer, was wondering how the appt. with the surgeon went.

My surgery is Monday and I am taking more and more advil and even took a pain pill from my gall bladder surgery and it did not do any good but make me more agitated. It will be over soon.

Hope you all had a great St. Patricks Day!! :)

Hi everyone..just a breif post as i have to be at the hosp early tomorrow as my sil has to be to work by 6am and im riding with him..am really tired.. today was another stressful one..first they overmedicate him and then today they undermedicated him..was sad to see him in so much pain..but this evening when we left he was finally comfortable..and he was lucid and knew who i was so thats progress..tomorrow will be better..(((((((((hugs)))))))))))rosey:wave:

{{{Rosey}}} I'm praying that they will get it right today as far as his pain medications are concerned so he will be comfortable.

Summer, what's up? Did you meet with the surgeon or is that today? :cofdate:

Daphne, Does the guy at least look good? :lol: :rofl: JK!

Kris, what's up? :cofdate:

Dana, I meant to comment before that I thought it was a real shame that that principal handled the situation so poorly even that there WASN'T a situation to begin with! How frustrating. :rollpin: How is your grandfather doing?

My Dad and his wife are really getting a divorce now. :halfempty I feel :sorry: that my Dad is all alone now.

Glen, you having a lighter week?

Sheree, I am real concerned that we have not heard from you. I hope you are ok. :)

talk to you all soon. :coffee2:

Hello Everyone.. Sorry that I havent been in here..Its been along couple of days..We went to the surgeon yesterday..He said Jim HAD to LOSE atleast 35 pounds before he would do the surgery. He said that this type of hernia would come back if he tried to fix it now. He would have to do it over again soon. Its called a post surgery hernia.. I think I am saying that right..Anyway...its from the type of surgery he had and because he is a big guy the surgeon said this happens in 85 percent of people that are Jim's size.
He gave him untill July to lose 35 pounds....He has to wear another Abdominal Binder and I have been all over trying to find one big enough to fit him. The last one he had ripped because it was really to small..You would think that the surgeon's office could order one..Nope...I have to find it myself..So much for thier help.. Jim is upset over all of this and I have to try to keep calm and do whats needed..The losing weight is really a good thing but what upsets him is the time limit.. I told him that was just a hopeful time..so now have to really watch every bite he eats and this is gonna be a very difficult time for me..
I sure hope that I can rise to this challenge... I have to for both our sakes..
I am going to the Gym and see about us joining..We cant really afford it but we have no choice now...I had it all worked out with joining the gym untill we got notice of Condo fee's going up and taxes too in April...but where theres a will theres a way..

{{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}..I am so glad that they finally got Steves meds right for him.. I have been there too with that. Jim had a real bad reaction to Diuladid..I am not sure if I spelled it right but it almost stopped him from breathing. Its a pain killer.. I insisted that they take him off of that and put him on Morphine..He had morphine with open heart surgery and was Ok.. Everyone reacts different to meds..I know that you must be wore out form al of this stress....I still have your hand real tight and I appreciate that you have mine...with everything thats going on with you..you think about me and all thats going on for everyone. All your caring and concern...God Bless you Sweetie...
I know that its hard to see them like that..Just know it will get better..and I am so proud of how you are taking care of you and sticking to your diet...I too have to buckle down NOW and NO Excuses...I am glad that you will get to go to Walmart..now that he is better...Please Know you are in my thoughts and prayers Sweetie..:grouphug: :angel: :wave:

{{{{{{{{Donna}}}}}}}}...I am so sorry that you are so much pain Sweetie.. I have your hand and you are in my thoughts and prayers too. I know that you will be so glad to get this fixed and be pain free..What time Monday is your surgery?? Will you be there for awhile or can you come home afterwards. I never know anymore about out patient surgery?? If its to hard for you to type..please know that we all understand...I can relate to your story about your Jim being scared on Morphine..Thats how my Jim was with that Didludid stuff...He will never forget it..He said he couldnt breath and he couldnt talk..He was so scared..I made sure that all the Dr's know about that for Jim...I wish there was something I could do to help you not be in so much pain.. I feel for you Sweetie..God Bless Your Heart...Try to get some rest and take care of you..:grouphug: :angel: :wave:

Dana....Daphne...Kris.....Glen...Where are you????? :mag: :cb: :cb:

I hope that I havent forgotten anyone.. I have so much swimming around in my mind.. I have got more phone calls to make to get Jims Binder and trying to do laundry and all...
I hope all of you had a nice St Patty's Day...
Much Love To All...God Bless... :cofdate: :flow2:

Thank you Summer for your encouragment. You are such a sweetheart.

What a shock to be told to lose that much weight by July! It took me 7 months to lose my 30! Of course men can lose faster so maybe it won't be as long.

Dana? Where are you: :mag: :mag:

Summer I just wonder if I could lose weight any quicker if someone was to tell me I had too? I do understand that though. It is definately something you both will have to do together for it to be more achievable. I guess you count how many weeks and how much you need to achieve each week. Considering march is nearly gone, I thought they didn't recommend losing too quickly. Did you find that binder? I hope you can find some time to just relax some. I order you to take some rest!!

Donna I know you can't get that surgery done soon enough but now the weekend is all you have to wait. Are you having that done in greenville? How is that elena doing in school now? My kids were suppose to get report cards today but none of them did. I don't know why either. The school calendar said today. The principal called me today to tell me logan kissed a girl on the back of the neck in recess. It was a dare but some other boys and they were playing tag again. To be "tagged", you were kissed or that was the rules those boys made. I took the time to explain what happened last time was blown up in my opinion and he told me that he read the email I had sent to the teacher. I was just expaining to her that logan didn't know any better and that girl was his buddy. This was all before I talked to the girls mother. Anyway, he said if he had known it was a "tattling" incident, he wouldn't have sent a letter. I told him the girl was upset that logan went to the office and not about being tagged. Logan's punishment this time is he has to stay in the prinicpals office and do work during recess for a few days. Don't know how long but tuesday is the first day.

I haven't done much today other than walked in a bunch of stores. We haven't even had supper yet. DH is cooking some steak on the grill and a salad. I smell the fresh veggies now. I found a nice 22 inch rolling luggage for me and brett to put our clothes in for the trip and got some of the toiletries that we will need. Dh got him some new shoes and we got laken a bicycle. She was terrified of it. She is so afraid of movement. You know with training wheels, the bike has a small wobble. We brought it in and she lets us push her on it but she can not understand how to peddle. Her legs are pretty weak from not using her muscles for anything.

Rosey I know the feeling of seeing a loved one act so out of it from pain meds. I have seen my sister do that when she was on a morphine drip with her broke leg and my grandpa in some of his final days before he died. It's for his best though in my opinion cause it gives his body some time to heal and not feel it. I hope they have gotten him regulated though by now. How is he doing? Post when you can.

Kris I hope that you and your DH have resolved your issues. We all have had MIL's that stir up trouble or take sides so please talk if you need to. We're here for you.

Glen I know you are going to see a loss tomorrow! :cp:

Daphne do you not like milk or just didn't have any? I have been buying brett that reduced carb milk and he likes it. he uses it in place of milk and can keep his carbs lower. Especially in cereal where the other is 11 carbs per 8 ounces and this is only 3. Has your dude got off of your roof and garage yet? Have you got any sleep or exercise? Is megan in school full days now?

My grandfather is doing well as far as I know. I haven't bothered him to call him but he still goes around and does his old things like planting gardens and pruning trees or whatever he feels like it. He was suppose to get one of those shots this week that helps shrink up the cancer and then he will have one more before starting radiation in june.

Well I need to get up from here. My feet are hurting from all that walking that they aren't used to evidently.

BTW do any of you watch Idol?

Glad to hear from you, Dana! I've been worried. My surgery will be done at Hillcrest Hospital which is in Simpsonville actually. It's very close to where I live so that's good.
BTW, wasn't your weigh in on Wed? How did it go?
:coffee:

Thanks for reminding me donna. Although I gained a pound again, I do want to keep charting it for progress or lack of. :lol: So what are they going to do to your elbow?

They call it Tennis Elbow Release surgery. I'm not real sure if they release the tendon that has been strained or re-attach it. :shrug: I read on the surgeon's web site that they will only make a 1/4 inch incision at the elbow. amazing, huh?! :) Don't worry, you probably didn't gain that is the muscle you are building since you have been so good with your Pilates. Can you tell a difference yet? ;)

Donna I am cracking up over your avator. I feel like that all the time here! I am so sorry you are in such pain. I am happy that the surgey is Monday and then you shall be pain free. How are you doing maintaining? I can not tell you how proud of you I am for going as far as you did with the weight loss. You did it woman and have kept it off! Are you still doing WW online? Do you get to be lifetime now and not pay? How does that work anyhow?
Dana how was your day with Kevin? Did yiu get all done that you wanted to? How is the weather today? I am interested in the Pilates as well. How many tapes do you have? Can you something to intensify the workouts? Do you niotice more strength now?
Rosey how are you holding up sweetie? How is that DH doing? Are the pain meds regulated that right way now? I want to appalud you for staying OP with all that you are doing my dear. Give DH our loves and well wishes.
Summer I am so sorry that DH has to lose that amount in a short time. Did the Dr. suggest better ways? I do know that men lose it a lot faster than we do. I am thinking of you both all the time and sending my loves.
Kris how are you doing now hun? Did the tiff blow over? When is the Paris trip? DId you make it to New Orleans?
Glen how is the weekend going for you? What are the plans for this weekend?
I can't remember if I said or not but I am doing e-tools. It is a lot easier to type in what I am eating and I am on the comp so much and now I don't worry about someone finding my plan! I have been using a lot of frozen dinner this week just to get me going. I will be OK after the first food shock leaves me. I am off soda as of Monday. I had a cup of coffee Monday and it made me sick so I am off that as well. My weigh in day is Mondays.
Daphne

:wave: i am back. i've read the posts. i stayed the same this week.
summer: i wish i could lose that much weight. i hope jim can do it so he can have the
operation.
good luck donna.
hope everyone else is well. :cb: are looking for sherri
:) glen

Hi everyone its me Rosey :dizzy: its been a stressful few days..i was so tired that i stayed at my dd's house and slept all of yesterday..today when i got to the hosp it was like seeing my old hubby back..he was up walking with a walker and was even joking some..they have his pain meds better managed.. i was so happy and greatful to see him like that.. and guess what we can go home tomorrow yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy whohoooooooooooooooo..my youngest and her husband will pack me and the dogs and we will head fro home and get everything ready for dh.. the oldest and her dh will pick my hubby up and put him on the plane and we will meet him when he gets home.. its only a 1/2 hr plane ride versus a 3-4 hr car ride so we have to leave earlier than him....i went shopping today and was avery bad girl :lol: :devil: :lol: ..i got a digital camera a kodack easy dock..we have been playing with the camera and got some good pictures.. when my dd and sil teach me how to load them into the computer i can post them..also shopped at maichaels lets just say i was a really bad girl :lol:.. i was so releaved that my dh was better that i went bezerk at wallmart etc..i will post next from home and catch up on all of your new..(((((((hugs for all))))))))) rosey:wave:

Hello Everyone..Sorry I have not been on here in a few days.. I have been sick all weekend with a stomac thing... Not sure if its nerves or what..
I am better today..but tired.. I would think that I would not feel tired sinced I did nothing all weekend..I started feeling bad Friday and did what I had to and then went to bed and stayed there almost all weekend..
I have alot to do this week and I have to get going..Sometimes I think I am depressed over all of this and I have to get out of my blue-funk.. Its just worry and stress..This to shall pass as they say....
To answer you all about Jim losing the weight in the time period the Dr has layed out.. I dont know if he can.. I can only try to help him do that..
I think thats another reason I am in such a funk.. Its hard to lose and I know that men do it faster than women..but Jim loves to eat and he is trying but its very hard.. I think that the exercise will benifit both of us and he will do it..He has to and I have to help him get there..so I guess I am feeling a little stressed...I hate time limits but there is no choice about this...

Donna..I have you in my thoughts and prayers my Sweet Friend.. I am sending the :angel: to watch over you....I hope that you can let us know how you are soon..I know that you will feel so much better after the surgery.
God Bless you Sweetie..:grouphug: :wave:

Rosey.. I am so happy to hear that Steve is coming home.. I know that it must be a great relief to know he is better...I dont blame you for a shopping spree..You needed that after all the worring and all the stress..it does a body good..:lol:...I am so glad that you have your girls to help you with all of this.. I cant wait to see your pictures... I have always wanted the camera set-up..You will have to let me know how easy it is to work...I am so happy that you got the camera and set-up and all..
You are still in my thoughts and prayers.. I hope that the both of you have a safe trip home...God Bless you Sweetie..:grouphug: :wave:

Dana... I hope that I am reading that the principal is starting to understand that kids are kids..Right??? I thought of something like that when I was a kid with the tag kissing thing..We did spin the bottle at a partys..Some thing never die they just get changed...:lol: Yes Sweetie.. I found the Binder..I thought I wouldnt but I did..I agree with you about the weight loss but we have no choice other than to to try to do it..and you are right we will do it together...Thank-you for all your Sweet concern.. I did get some rest this weekend.. I need to pull myself up out of this and get with the program..I know that he might not lose all the weight but I think he can come close if we get to the gym and watch our food intake..Please dont be discoraged about your slight gain.. I bet is muscle from all the exercising you are doing with Pilates...I am so proud of you on how you have done your exercises and really trying to stick to your program......Dont worry ..you will get there..
I just know it..:cp: :bravo: :wave:

Daphne..That was so Sweet of you to say..Much Love right back to you...
The Dr just said DO IT..What can I say..Surgeons are like that..
So we have to figure out our own plan.. We see the Primasy Care Dr..on Friday so I will ask him about it then..You are right about men losing faster..I can only try to help him as much as I can and in that hope that I lose a few myself..:lol:..Your E-tools sounds like the one for you..Is this a free program?? or is it a part of weight watchers??
Either way.. I am happy that you have something that works for you.. :wave:

Glen.. Thanks for your good luck wishes for Jim..All we can do is try..:wave:

Kris..Hope things are better for you :wave:

Well I have to go ..Got alot of calls to make and thigns to do..
I just wanted you all to know that I appreciate You ALL for being here and caring about me and Jim.. You all are The Best
I am very Blessed to have your friendships.. I Love You All Very Much..
I want Donna to know that I am saying some extra prayers for her today and that the :angel: is watching over her.......God Bless you Donna..

Just checking to see if rosey has posted from home yet but I know she's busy. Hope things are going well for your family rosey.

Donna I am praying and thinking of you and hope you can post pain free one day soon! Hope things went as planned.

Summer I'm so sorry you were sick over the weekend. I have felt a little on the lazy side myself and would love to be in the bed for a few days to do nothing but not to be sick. I hope that you are over that now. I know too much about that "nerve" thing and you certainly do have to get past that. Let us help you by listening and whatever we can do. I do think maybe the principal was saying that kids are kids. He had to do something to logan (keeping him in from recess) cause he claims the girl was really upset over being smooched on the neck. Now logan's tonsils are swollen and although he isn't complaining of a sore throat yet, I wouldn't doubt if he doesn't. He hasn't come home early and has only under an hour left but I plan on telling him that's what he gets for putting his lips on a nasty girl. :lol:

I have done my pilates today but it's gotten to where it doesn't provide much of a "burn" any more. I have to find a way to increase my energy and to get my big rear moving better than it is.

Well I hope you all make it through this monday and hope to hear from you all soon too. I need to go get in the school line.

Hi everyone..Im home.. we got here last nite.. the dd and sil drove and we got here about an hr before the dh plane arrived.. we got his bed set up etc and then got him home.. he flew a sm commuter plane.. they carried him on board.. my other sil got him all settled and then we picked him up..he's weak and shaky and pale.. walking with a walker.. but we are home.. we got the bathrm ready bath chair etc.. toliet seat riser(i hate that as its to high for me grr try doing your business on your tip toes :lol: :?: :lol: sorry to much info)at any rate hes moving remarably well and the pain meds are working so with every ones help we survived.. and im thinner from all the walking i did..havent weighed yet tho..still real tired but we had agood nite and trying to get a routine going..donna hope your surg has gone well and you are not hurting to badly((((((hugs for u)))))))..summer.. am sorry the dr's so adament about jims weight.. i know i almost died from my emergerncy surg.. the dr's told my family i couldt survive another surg like i am now..hope you can find a solution that works for you.. fear motivates me and all my aching joints etc.. u can do this..i love my camera but have not a clue how to use it and the puter my kids are going to teach me when every ones rested ..dana.. i got losts of cute stamps paper and dodads at michaels can hardly wait to try them..am glad the principal is being more human over the kids..when is your trip??daphnee.. i loved shopping at wallmart.. got mathching batrm rugs..digetal camera.. a strw hat for 3 $$ i look like a dork in hats but where them anyways..it gives people a chuckle..kris hello to you what are you up to?? mr ken am glad you stayed the same..sheree hope you are ok..if i missed anyone or something impt or significant in any of your lives i apologize..ive been a bit stressed but so thankful for my family and all of you who let me vent and cry when i need it you are all the best..((((((((hugs for all))))) rosey:wave:

welcome rosey. i'm glad to hear he is okay.
sheree: please :write: soon
ttfn glen

Hello Everyone...I am so busy today..I just pop in here to see about Donna..
Has anyone heard how she is doing??? She is in my thoughts and prayers..
:angel:...Does anyone know if this is out patient surgery or not???
I am sure that it will be afew days before she can talk..well I mean type..
Donna if you come in here to read..know that I sending you all the well wishes and Lots and Lots of LOVE :grouphug: Lots of those...{{{{{{{{{{{Donna}}}}}}}}}}

I will check back later today..To See About Donna..

Rosey.. I am so glad that you ALL are home safe and sound.. I am so glad the Steve is getting around good..That means he is on his way to a good recovery..I am sure its hard to adjust to the things he needs right now..but I know you will...just remember its not forever..I had to tell myself these things when I was doing Jim's hole 2 times a day...I know..and I can relate..Its all in a days nursing...:lol:..Keep smiling Rosey...it will get better Sweetie..
I know what you mean about Jims weight and what happen to you...Believe me it enters my mind too about myself if anything unexpected would come up for me and surgery..Its scarey..it really is..
Thats why the surgeon was so demanding about him losing the weight..and it will be good for me too...Thank-you for all your kind concern for both of us..That was so Sweet of you to say in light of all that you have going on...
I am so blessed with your Friendship..YAYA MY Sweet friend...
I bet you have lost weight.. All that walking and I am so Proud of YOU... how you stayed on track with your food choices..WAY TO GO Girlfriend..:bravo:
Don't worry about forgetting anything..We ALL undertstand you have been through alot and as far as can see you have not forgot anyone or anything......if I am wrong I am sure someone will let me know :lol:...but I know how Sweet they are and they all cut me slack for being the oldest in here :lol:...and they know about my Senior Moments..:lol:..and I know they will do they same for you cause you have been stressed out... I dont mean Senior Moments for you..:lol:..Just me...
We all forget from time to time so much goes in in our lives...Besides we are friends and thats what friends do...Be here for each other....YA YA YA
Hope that you and Steve are having a good day...:wave:

Dana.. I had to laugh at what you said about telling Logan he got sick from kissing..::lol: I hope he feels better real soon..Kids are something else..They always make me laugh at the things they do..I am glad that the pricipal is acting as he should..knowing that kids do things like that...I appreciate your Sweet kindness..telling me to vent anytime.. I am so blessed to have you in my life Dan My Sweet YA YA friend.. and all the wonderful people in here ALSO...I hope that you can ajust your pilates to help you.. I know that you will find a way..I am so PROUD if YOU and what you have done...I can only hope to get into a program and stick to my guns... I just have to do this...to help Jim and myself...I hope that one day soon you can take that much deserved break and lay in bed all day or what-ever you want to relax..
Have a good day :wave:

Glen...Glad to see that you checked in.. Hope things are good in your world :wave:..

Daphne....Where are you???? Hope that things are good with you too..:wave:

Sheree...I sure hope that you can post soon..We all are worried about you.:cb:

Hi everyone..its a beautiful day here..so nice in fact i left the front door open..before i knew it a chicadee flew in the door..he landed on the ceiling fan and was maddly flying around.. we left the door open and he finally found his way out but did land on my dh head for a few seconds dont know who was more startled him or the bird :o ..we are getting a routine going so the days are going better..thankyou for the kind words summer..i know it will get better and better..what every one forgets(including my own family) is that my dh has had 4 surg before this one and we have been doctoring it seems forever..im tired of being the nurse and the strong one..and it makes me feel guility for evening saying so..but im weary and told him jokingly but serious hed better not get hurt again or i was going to give him back to his mother :lol: ..loosing wt is so hard.. i can sympathize with you and jim..having surg when you carry extra #'s is so dangerous..we think we are not vulnerable but we are..you guys can do this..i realize now how impt exercise is..becuz of all the walking and extra activity i feel better.. the first day or so was "pass me the advil" :lol:..also policing the pantry ..if its not there you cant eat it right..im here for you guys..we are your personal cheering section :cheer:..donna.. ((((((hugs )))))))) for you.. post and let us know how you are when you can..dana.. have re arranged all my stamping stuff and am getting ready to craft..ive missed it..i got the camera so i could sell my cards etc on e-bay..have to learn first..how did you do on e-bay??kris..daphnee and glen ..hello and what are you all up to today..its so nice here im going to have coffee :coffee: out on the deck but not leave the door open so i dont catch any more birds.. will check in later((((((((hugs for all)))))))rosey:wave:

you guys are so good to put up w/me. surgery went good, but i am in a lot of pain, typing with one hand is not working out. lol
donna
p.s. arm in sling for two weeks, cant bathe till tommorow. oewwww lol

Wonderful to hear from you donna and glad that it's over and went well. The pain you have now is more tolerable since you know it has to eventually heal and go away. I take it that it was your left hand or the hand you don't type with cause you typed well! :lol:

Nothing to report here. I gained again this week. I guess I"m going to have to make some changes and need to add some walking in as well. Something has to give. Does anyone watch Idol? I would be interested in hearing some predictions for tonight. :)

Hello Everyone.. Been areal busy day..I am really tired..I did some errands and we are playing the Moose This Friday..Sorta last minute notice..but The Good Lord above works in mysterious ways.. We needed extra money for joining the Gym..and we got the call to play..It well help out alot.. I was so relieved about that.. I am so blessed..Thank-you Dear Lord...
I picked up my friends son and took him to dinner..He was sick and insisted on going.. He is down syndrome and its hard to explain to him that he needed to stay in...but I couldnt refuse him either..He is so child like and looks forward to things like that...I gave him his CD's that he loves and we all had dinner..and I gave him afew dollars to get himself some lunch when he goes back to work..He had alot of congestion.and was coughing real bad..
He is on meds but I think they need to take him back to the Dr..
I called his Mom when I got home and told her she needs to speak to the person in charge at his place to get him back to the Dr...She will be on top of it... She is like that..I know that she will make sure they take care of him..
I cant get over he is 37 but has the mind of a 8-10 year old..He is a real sweetie..I have known him since he was a baby in a crib..
Boy that makes me feel old :lol:...

Donna... I am so glad you are home.. I am sorry that you are in pain..
I know its hard not to be able to shower right away...but atleast its tomorrow...I hope that someone is looking after you and helping you with bathing and getting dressed and with Elena and Jim while you are down. I wished I lived closer I would play nurse and look after your needs and with Elena...Please dont worry about typing....We all understand.. I have wanted to call you but I was afraid to disturbe you..I know that its important to rest and take all you pain meds..Please know I am sending you ........
"Feel Better Soon Wishes"..and some :balloons: :balloons: :grouphug: :flow1: :flow2:
Take your time with trying to post.. I am like Dana.. I am amazed that you typed as well as you did :bravo:..Get soem rest Sweetie... I know you will feel a little better each day..Please dont try to over-do-it..
Please remember We DONT PUT UP WITH YOU... You are our friend and YAYA Sister and we will always be here for you....
Much Love to You Donna... :love:

Rosey...Thank-you for all your Sweet support...It so nice to have my own personal :cheer: to help me.. and right back at ya.. I am here for you and everyone too.. We go Saturday to the gym.. We have apppointment at 3:00...so its D Day for us.. Yes your Steve had been through alot and so have you... I can relate to it in everyway..It had been Dr's and tests and all for us too the last 4 years..so I know what you mean.. and we wives carry the load and its hard job...Please do NOT feel guilty or beat yourself up about saying that....Its a normal reaction...I felt some of that at times..Its hard to be the caregiver and all the resposibilities...Its scarey for us too..
I try real hard to remember that the Jim has endured alot of pain and I know that its been real scarey for him with the cancer even when he trys not to show it..so thats what keeps me trying to cope....but we all have our days of.....thinking does it ever end...but then..I think about how he feels and I go on..because tomorrow is one day closer of me having my husband back and we can do the things we planned to do at MB...I just have to make sure that I dont Fall apart..:lol:.....I did laugh at what you said about giving him back to his Mom...:lol:...I am with you {{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}} and I am so glad that you know it WILL get better with time..but anytime you need to vent..
I am here... I loved the story about the bird coming into your house and then out again.. It so nice to be able to have the doors and windows open..
I would love to be sitting with you on the deck having coffee...
Its suppose to be like that here on Friday... I am hoping that it happens..Enjoy your weather..:wave:

Dana..I know that you will get on track and figure out what to do to help you start losing again... It will HAPPEN...No Sweetie I dont watch that show...Sorry.. :wave:

Well I am off to bed.. Alot to do tomorrow...I want to find a blouse that you can wear for when its not to warm or not to cold...Thats hard to do ...especially in my size..:lol:
And it had to be sorta baggy...I dont like things that hug me..To much to hug right now :lol:..All of my clothes dont fit ..well most of them...I refuse to buy a whole lot because I want to fit back into them.. so I just need a couple things to make it do for now..so it off to the mall....
Good Night and God Bless and Much Love To Everyone...:love: :wave:

Daphne....Kris....Glen.... I hope all of you are doing well..I miss you all...
The Guys are on the :cb: :cb: :mag:....

Sheree... I hope that you are better....and can post soon to let us all know how you are??????? We all miss you.....:mag: :cb:

Hi everyone..sorry its so late to post but the dh had a real rough nite and we slept alot today..called the dr and weve increased the pain meds and added flexeril for muscle spasms..such a fine line betwen being comfortable or knocked out sleeping the pain away :?: hope tonites better for his sake..donna.. am amazed that you posted but greatful that you are ok..post when you can and take care of you..((((((((hugs for u)))))))))))..summer thanks for the kind words..am glad you are going to exercise club its a great beginning to a new way of life.. you can do this..we all can..dana..you will get your groove back i know it..hello to daphnee..mr ken and kris..while the dh slept i remodled my clothes..the new shirts i made were way to big..now that was a good thing smaller clothes but still havent weighed myself im a big chicken when it comes to facing the scale :?: by the way dana i watch idol..and love it but dont have everyones names straight yet..i like the girl with the pink hair.. also like the red headed guy but think his singing is to oldfashioned to make it to the end.. time will tell..have agreat evening everyone (((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey:wave:

I am at my wits end with logan. He is officially enrolled in in-school suspension indefinately starting tomorrow. I don't know if he will even be allowed to go on his all day trip next tuesday. If not, that's $25 throwed away for nothing. This time the stories are conflicting. He was on the playground and a girl (courtney) was chasing heather who was (victim #1 and who is friends with logan). Anyway, when courtney ran past him, he jumped out to grab her pony tail or hair to stop her and when she turned around, she claims he touched her chest. This is getting so stupid if you ask me. I don't know if I should believe logan or what and I asked the principal was there ever an adult around to witness anything and they all say no but that other kids had the same story. I really think that it is crazy how 4 girls now are all "educated" on boys touching them. I think that it's a gang up on him and I told the principal so. He said he didn't really see it that way. He is going to have a school resource officer who is actually a cop to come in and talk to him. Well it may scare him but I doubt it. Logan loves attention and it doesn't matter what kind either. I do know I'm going to attempt to keep this from dh at least until the suspension is over. That is, unless brett or logan tell it themselves.

Rosey I hope your DH is having a better day today. It's almost been 2 weeks hasn't it? Were you surprised about matt rogers getting voted off lastnight on idol? I really wasn't. I thought he would have gone last week cause I liked Leah better than him. I thought it was so funny the way he sang to simon.

Summer that's great you guys have a new gig to play. That's "healthy" for you if you ask me. Something you both enjoy and not related to your health. Have loads of fun and good luck to getting lots more. How is bert and buddy doing? Have you had that app't to the general dr. yet to ask about some dieting advice? I can tell you one thing, don't weigh weekly. It will sicken you. I gained this week and it makes me angry.

Donna hope you are healing up quickly and maybe you can give me some advice on logan since your elena can be rambunctious (sp) as well but not in this same area. :lol: Tell elena not to touch those nasty boys!

Well I need to hurry and get brett his supper ready. his sugar has been a little low the last few days and I need his supper more regulated or at least near the same time every day. I hope you all have super evening. It's rather hot here. Well it's only in the 70's outside but it feels hot in here.

:wave: glad to hear everyone doing well. i wish i had a deck or a balcony to have a :coffee: on
:) glen

Hi everyone..another beautiful day here..it was my dh b-day so i was up early cleaning as he had visiters all day..i gave him new "ugg"sheepskin lined slippers and some videos and an audio book.. his dd and family baked him a choc cake and gave him a fleece fuzzy robe.. his mom gave him an electric cuddle up blanket as hes always so cold..he got carda and phone calls all day..he liked the positive attention and it was nice not to be medically related..he also had a dr appt and had his staples out..hes sleeping now too much excitement :lol: mr ken.. i would love to have acup of coffee :coffee: with you or all of you for that matter on my deck..and if we sat really still the chicadees would land on us..dana.. am so sorry thats continuing with Logan..am sure you will get to the bottom of it..sounds like the girls are competing for Logans attentions and like the fact that he gets in trouble..i cant understand where the adult moneters(sp?) while these things are going on..if there was a problem before youd think they would be watching closer..thats pretty young to be putting labels on kids.. after all they are kids..hugs for you dana and hope it works out.. by the way i want to know how you did selling on e-bay??was it worth it as i want to get into it too..donna.. hope you are resting comfortably and in not to much pain..summer congrats on the gig friday..i didnt exercise today and ate all the wrong things.. i just feel out of sorts and my comfort is food :?: ..daphnee..what are you up too?? made anymore cards??Kris are you traveling?? busy studying??sheree how are you keep us posted if you can..well this cranky granny is going to watch skating and go to bed early..((((((((hugs for all)))))))) rosey :wave:

I am happy to say that this is the first day I did not have to take any of my pain pills. Only advil so that is good. I am able to type again so that's a good thing and feels almost back to normal until tonight when I first saw my incision which is two inches long. :fr: I have ALOT to catch up on I see here on this thread so let me try to get started.

Rosey, so glad you and Steve are home now and Happy Birthday to Steve! :gift: :hb: :cheers: I am sure you all have reflected on how special this birthday is after all he has been through. Pain medication adjustments are a big issue and wish there was a set way you could right off determine it without that trial and error stuff. I just experienced that this past week.

Dana, I was saddened to read all the trouble you are having concerning Logan. I don't have problems like that with Elena although I was having a problem with her letting the boys upset her so easily. She would rather hang out with the boys because they are usually as active as she is but not kissing, unappropriate touching has happened yet... THAT I KNOW OF! :lol3: I don't see how they can punish Logan for something they aren't really sure happened. Look at what happened with the first incident? That was blown way out of proportion and I feel this is too. But, he may have to serve the time and learn that he just needs to stay clear of those girls for they are only trouble for him.

Summer, Are you exercising? :workout: :cheer: :strong: :goodluck: I am hoping you are feeling better and that you and Jim have started working out together and making it a fun time instead of a WE HAVE TO time. I was sorry to read you had been sick. :)

Daphne, I can't get lifetime membership from being on WW online. That feature is only for in meetings members. I thought that sucked. Excuse the french but I did. I paid not as much for all that the in meetings members per week but still I followed the same exact plan and lost what I needed to loose. I am still having to pay a price per month to use the online tools. I may just cancel it, join meetings so I can use the e-tools and lose 5 pounds then keep it off for 6 weeks then I will obtain lifetime membership. LOL :lol: :rofl: :lol3: :goodscale

Glen, I have a beautiful screened in porch that overlooks my wooded back yard that I love to have my coffee. I wish I could share a cup with all my friends here. :coffee:

Kris, I am wondering how you are. Sheree, I hope you are getting better each day.

Well, better end for now. My hand is getting sore.

TTFN!

Donna (the left handed bandit)

Hello Everyone...
Been busy all day..run run run...I had alot of errands to do.. Now I am pooped.. It was a beautiful day today..Sunny..and warm.. I hope that the weather continues that way..I have to get some special requests ready for tomorrow night and then I will be set for the gig...

Rosey.. I am glad that Steve is feeling better and it sounds like he got some nice gifts..I am sure that cheered him up...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE :hb: :balloons: :gift: Rest and sleep with help him and YOU TOO alot...I bet you are so happy that your clothes are to big.. I would be dancing in the street.. I got so upset today.. I went to look at blouses and nothing and Imean nothing looked right on me..to big to small..I decided not to get anything.. I have to lose this weight and I have a closet full of clothes..It will be like getting new ones.. :lol:...so I am not gonna go there again.. It really depressed me ..so I dont need that..I was doing so good on my diet.. and then tonight I blew it with some purple corn chips that I thought I threw away....not.... with some cheese melted on them...I had a good dinner and I had to go and do that...I dont know what comes over me.. I need to..maybe cause I didd the check book and that upset me.. There is never enough some days and I guess..I over react some days.. I dont know..but I do knwo what you mean about comfort food Rosey...
We will both try to be stronger...Its so hard when you have some much going on in your life.. I know about that too.. Hope that you are still having great weather..Please take care of you too Rosey..
Hope you get to bed early so you can rest... :wave:

Dana.. I can not understand why someone wasnt watching the kids..Like Rosey said..You would think they would keep a eye out to see whats going on.. I do believe its a case of girl crushes...and they are competing with each other...just like Rosey said.. I am so glad that you told the principal that..he better look into it more before suspending him like that...Thats not fair.. and not right...Kids will always be kids...Yes I find it somewhat suspisoius (sp) that the 4 girls that are "educated on sexual advances" are the same ones ganging up on Logan.. and the pricipal better think about that.....I hope it dosent effect the trip.. That would be ashame...
I hope it all gets worked out real soon... I am looking forward to doing the gig Friday night... I always love to play music..its so much fun to see people enjoying themselves and remembering thier favorite song..
I am not gonna weigh-in alot the first month.. I know what you mean about that one...:lol:..I know that you have had a tough time with the scale not moving in the right direction..that is so upsetting.....
but I know that you will get going in the right direction real soon..
I still think its muscle you are building...Dont worry Sweetie.. it will happen..you will make it happen :wave:

Glen... Glad to hear from you... It nice to have a place outside to have coffee or what-ever you like.. We have a patio and I love to go out there weather permitting in the evenings or anytime and set and enjoy...:wave:

Donna... Hi Sweetie.. Hope that you are feeling better and getting plenty of rest.. I hope that you will check in when you can.. Please dont try if you are not up to it...We all understand that...:grouphug: lots of those {{{Donna}}}}} for you.....I miss you but I know you will be back when you can...Feel better real soon...I meant to tell you and I forgot... Senior Moments.. I ao sorry about your Dad and his wife breaking up...I guess they know best..I know its hard on you..but things have a way of working out in the end...:wave:

Daphne...Kris.....Hope that you both are doing fine... I Miss you all..and the guys are lose :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Sheree..Hope that you are feelng better...:wave:

OOPS...I didnt see you Donna.. I cant get over that....
Loved the Left-Handed Bandit..Good One...:lol:
We must have been posting the at the same time or I really am getting old..:lol:..I when I hit post message or what-ever it says..boom there you were....I am so glad that you are able to type now and getting better....
No we havent started the Gym yet... We are starting the 1st of Aprill..
Yes..... April fools day..:rofl::joker:...I willbe a scarey site in my bathing suit for water arobics..:fr:..I might not wear one..I might try to wear gym shorts and a top..what ya think..:rofl:
I sure hope we dont get fooled...:lol:..it was a matter of creative financing.. :lol:
They take the monthly fee out the first of every month so we decided to start then..why pay the pro-rate now and then pay again the first of the month..and that gives me a littl time to find some good tennis shoes... My feet give me a fit..Its so hard for me to get a pair of shoes that fit right....so its off to find them..
Again its so good to hear ffom you nad I am sorry I missed you post..
Please forgive me..I cant believe that one...but thats me..:lol:.
I cant get over WW doing that..Thats really UNFAIR to You..
You paid your money like anyone else.......UNREAL...
Why is everything today a money making thing..
Thats always the bottom line..No Matter what it is in todays world..
I thought the basis of WW was to try to help people lose weight and give support..I wrote to their headquaters along time ago and said just that..
They sent me a reply that all the WW were franchised and they all did different things..Can you beleive that one..Short and to the point kind of letter..well email...it should not surprise me..but really it did..
Thats why the prices vary from one to the other.. its all location location...They are high here for membership and weekly dues......its unreal......I would write them a email if I was you and voice your dissapointment in them for not letting you be a lifetime member......
Maybe they will reconsider.. Who knows...:wave:

Dana..I forgot to say Thank-you for asking about Bert and Buddy.. That was so Sweet of you.... They both are doing good.. I am so happy for that....:wave:

Donna it's great to hear that you're doing so well. So it was the shower that changed it all for you?? :lol: We don't know what we're missing until we can't have it like showers, water or electricity.

I sent an email to our school district superintendent. Here's what it said:


***[I am not really sure who to direct this to so I feel going to the "head of the board" so to speak will guarantee it gets to the appropriate person.

I am having some disagreements with the treatment of one of my children in an elementary school. He's a third grader being accused of sexual harrassment motives that he denies once he gets home and has really good explanations. We're talking about accidentally tagging a female on the chest while playing a game and pulling at another childs hair in another case. The principal seems to be putting words in his mouth, intimidating him and teaching him body part words that he hasn't been taught here at home.

The child who was "tagged on the chest" is upset that another student reported the incident because she felt it was an accident and didn't want anyone to say anything to the teacher. I've had a talk with the child's mother who is a good friend of mine and her story is considerably different from what the principal told me.

My son was informed today that if he did "it" again he would be referred to juvenile court. My son doesn't understand what "it" is and after the two very conflicting stories, frankly I don't either. My son has a twin sister and it's hard to explain any differently to him and to let him know that even if he did anything wrong, you can no longer hug or even talk to a female. It's rather difficult being that he has a sister the same age as the girls in question.

I feel sexual harrassment is nothing to joke about and I believe that all of these girls, with the exception of the first one think it's funny to keep telling these stories. They see it makes him have detention and suspension. I am highly upset that this gets brought up to 8 year olds. Especially when it's the school teaching my young son something that I've never talked to him about. He doesn't understand any of this.

Furthermore, there is a field trip coming up this next week and it cost us $25 to send him and now they won't let him go. This is getting way out of hand and is extremely upsetting. If he can't go on the trip, I am asking for that money back. We are a family of 5 on one income and 2 of our children have disabilities. If there's anything you can do to help us clear this help, I would be so greatful. I am willing to explain further the incidences as well. I am also in the process of writing to the state superintendent of education for help in this matter.]***


They (the principal) won't allow logan to go on the trip on tuesday so that makes me angry. Not only does he get treated like hes 18 or something but it's not easy to hand them $25 for nothing and I will not let that rest. The principal sent me a letter saying that they would try to get someone to fill that seat and pay us the money. We will get it one way or the other or he will go on that trip. Dh doesn't know about the suspension or this last accusation but he will in the next 3 days cause he was the one taking him to school at 6 next tuesday morning.

Rosey I do pretty well on ebay. it's worth setting up an account. You will get better sales if you sign up with paypal which is free also and it allows people to pay by bank drafts and credit cards and then you can withdraw the money into your bank account all online. I have been selling some music CD"s here lately that are from the early 90's for the most part. Things I don't care to listen to anymore or that I"ve already copied into my computer. When that husband of yours gets better, you'll have to tell him that he's your employee now in the card making business! :lol: My Dh asks to help make cards a lot and I don't think he has any creativity. He can fold some cards or he likes to do the stamping and I go right behind him to do the embossing when it's needed. That was winter time though and now it's like 80 degrees in here so he will probably be on my case to go outside more. I need the exercise but I am a "in house" person too.

Where is kris and sheree? I wish we would have thought to try to get sherees phone number or mailing address when she last posted. I hope she's ok.

Glen good luck at weigh in tomorrow.

Summer I am so with you on the money issues. We dont' have any but yet it's not that important to me either. I don't know why it seems to be to others. Especially these businesses. I dont think you should have to pay anything for weight loss. That's something to better your health and these gyms and things charge "out the rear" to pay 10 times for the equipment you use. I do pray that it all works out well for you though and hope you enjoy your exercise. I wish we had water aerobics around here but I wouldn't think we would. I would spend a lot of time goofing off and cooling down in that water. :lol: Have fun tonight.

Well this is getting long and I"m feeling so frustrated as it is. There's tension too when so many people know about logan but his own father doesn't cause he will over react. My MIL doesn't go back to work until monday which will probably be about the time Dh would find out anyway cause she works with a woman who has a girl in logan's class and then she would get it to my FIL and he works with DH.

Dana I am so so sorry all this is going on now. As if you needed any more stress. Yes I agree Logan has been marked. Kepp your chin up and smile and know we are here for you my sweet friend. I am so excited about that trip and I am not even going! I want a post card now ya hear?
Donna I am so glad that you go to not take pain pills for a day. How is it feeling this weekend? How much will the scar heal? What are your plans for this weekend? How is Elena doing anyhow? I am having issues with Robert and girls. Go figure. He wasnt one to be a girlfriend she likes him the likes another then him then other ....blah blah blah.
Rosey I hjope that Steve had a great Birthday! I am so happy that your clothes were to big what a great feeling that is! I want all mine to be too big on me! :lol: I have some really small sizes saved so I would love them to be too big as well!
Summer how is the weight loss going this weekend? Wow just a few more days and you will be a water babie! I really need to look into the YMCA again and see what it cost. The state will pay for Megan and we can join as her family. She wont use it but I sure will. I love to swim and used to swim all the time. If I had my choice I would clear out the office and turn it into a gym. I still might do that. Take the TV and videos out of here as well as the video chairs. I am going to be garage sale looking this summer.
Glan how is it going this week?
Kris how are things going with you?
I am still doing E-tools and loving it. I was low on points this week but was just so not hungary. I have had no Soda for almost 2 weeks now. Well I did have some Diet Squirt and some Diet Cherry 7 UP. I really didn't care for either of them. I have bottled water here and I will drink that over the other stuff.
Daphne

Hi everyone..i have been having trouble with my computer.. the moniter goes dead and stays dead.. to get it working i have to shut the computer down and restart..then it works but when i let it sit or am done withit for awhile same thing its dead..my kids worked on it last nite and thought they had it fixed but its still doing the same thing this morning :?: and i know nothing about computers just basic stuff..the dh is sleeping.. im going to try and cut back on his pain meds as i think hes sleeping to much(well thats not neccessarily a bad thing :lol: :devil: :lol: ) but he needs to be moving around more..and want him to be a bit more independent..that way i can leave for a few hrs and not worry about him..so far so good tho..dana.. have been thinking about your sistuation with logan and the school..if it was me may i suggest you ask for a meeting with all parties concerned present..kids parents and principal..or parents and principal so you can discuss your fears and get to the bottom of whats going on..i agree labeling a child at that age is ridiculous..maybe this would help get to the real story and smooth the ruffled feelings..maybe the parents of these girls arnt even aware of whats going on.. and where are the teachers or moniters when these things supposedly took place??anyway hope these ideas help and am thinking good thoughts for a good resolution..hang in there dana..summer how did the gig go?? hope the gym helps you on your journey..one step at atime..donna.. i am amazed at how well you are doing..we women are tough..hope you continue to improve..mr ken good luck at your weigh in..daphnee congrats on all that your doing too dieting is hard work..kris hows your weekend going..post when you can.. and sheree we are all thinking about you..well am determined to do something fun today..will check in on you all later..by the way i threw steves b-day cake in the trash and dumped coffee grounds on top of it so i wouldnt be tempted..it was chocolate..and i havent had any in a while :lol: :?: :lol: better there than in me right.. the coffe grounds was an added measure :?: ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))rosey:wave:

When you do it, you do it Rosey!!! :lol3: :lol: The :coffee: grounds on top of the cake....I loved it! :rofl: :lol:

Dana, Rosey's suggestion is very good. I would not want this on Logan at ANY age but especially since it is unjust and called for. :judge:

Glen, how was your weigh in today? I got on the scale :goodscale and was not pleased at seeing a 3 pound gain. :( But, it isn't my actual day to weigh in and I'll lose it. I just have not been able to be active.

Summer, you were probably in the middle of your posting why you did not notice I had posted. :) It is actually a summer time feel here today. What about in Virginia? Thank you for your support concerning WW. I really feel that I worked just as hard at getting to my goal and would think I should have the same opportunities to obtain lifetime membership without having to go and pay an enrollment fee and a weekly meeting fee. That's unreal and a shame because it is a "diet" you can life with and it has worked for me. Glad Bert and Buddy are doing well. How is Jim? Does he feel better about having to lose weight before the surgery? At least he doesn't have to face surgery soon. :) Does the hernia bother him? I hope not.
Kris and Sheree, I miss ya!
Daphne, sorry you are having problems again with "the kids". I wish we had some answers here but we just have to learn each day. Elena has turned around and done exceptionally well lately in school. She may actually PASS!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROFLOL :rofl: Ok, the questions.... My elbow is feeling good. I think I may have over-did things yesterday and ended up having to take a pain pill once yesterday. Today the only thing that bothers me is getting the crazy sling positioned so it isn't digging into my neck all the time. LOL I have to wear that for two weeks and it will only be a week Monday. :( The scar, well I have 6 stitches and the incision is about two inches long. I hope it will not be a bad scar but it is going to be long. It is healing very well. Plans this weekend. I really can't do much for fear of messing myself up. You just don't realize how much you use both arms when you just do day to day things. Driving is not too difficult but putting on the safety belt is! LOL Anyway, this too shall pass and soon I will have "fond" memories! LOL
Well, need to end. I have to limit my typing too. sorry... :grouphug:

Donna ( the one armed bandit with an attitude ) :D

Hello Everyone...
I am sorry that I havnet been in here in a couple....I have been tooo busy..
We did the Moose Friday night.. It was soooo much fun.. had some inquries about us playing other places.. I was pleased about that...so its a wait and see thing.. Everyone had a good time...We got home late and was exusted..
We slept in Saturday morinng..then in the afternoon..we went and joined the Gym.. I hated that it so costly but its sooo necessary.. I was so worried about the cost..and Jim said that the money will come and not to be so worried about it.. The Doctor was right he said about not putting a price on our health..if we could pay almost 90.00 per month for cable TV we can pay this..But I will still worry...:lol:..Thats just me....
Jim was very upbeat about it and is looking forward in starting Monday with the trainer..Which is free with our membership for awhle...and I cant wait to start water aerobics..
So it begins..We are signing up for the metabolizim classes and all...
I am relaxing today.. These old bones need it...:lol:..
I am pretty up beat too about this big change in our lives.. I never thought we would be members of a gym...... :tread: :workout: .........but its really for the best.. I have to be in good shape to walk the beach at MB...I hope to see a whole new me by September...well if not by then..it will come eventually..Anything will be great... We are doing our Dr's version of South Beach..Jim has to watch his fat intake because of his heart and along with carbs cause of Sugar..so I am sure it will be fine.....
Its a beautiful day here..Actually its been a really nice week..sunny and not to cold..Friday was 70..that was really nice. Today it is not as warm but nice just the same...:sunny:

Dana.. I am so glad you sent a letter ( email ) to the school Super...They need to know all about this...I agree with you on it all.. Its not right they way he is being treated...Rosey's suggestions are good about a sit down with everyone involved..Sometimes that helps to clear things up and I dont care about them waiting to see if they can sell another ticket..They HAVE to give you your MONEY BACK.. Thats not right to keep it..if he cant go..
You are doing the right thing about all of this.. I think its ashame to put him through all of this..Its not right..I am keeping good thoughts about all of this and you all are in my prayers....I am so sorry that all of this has you so upset but I do understand and sympathize with you Sweetie..:grouphug:.
It will get worked out and everything will be alright..
I bet you are watching the race right now..Jim said that Rusty is in the lead..and Jr is about 5th. place righ now.....He will work his way up soon and take the lead I predict...I hope that one day water aerobics comes your way..It really is alot of fun.. I hope that you good weather continues.:wave:

Daphne..Sounds like your E-Tools are doing great for you..I bet you will be losing and losing...I am so proud of you for sticking with it..You Go Girl..
I hope that you get to go swimming..I can tell that you really enjoy it and its really great exercise..Thats good that you can sign up the whole family at the YWCA..I hope it well be reasonable cost..as you said Megans should be free..thats only right.. We have been doing Ok this weekend with our diets.. We did have some fat free yogurt ice cream yesterday from Baskin-Robins..Yummy...Mauie-Powie-Brownie-Madness..is the flavor..It is soooo good... :T ..but that was a farewell to it for awhile...I hope we can stay on this diet..It just a matter of saying everyday... I will do this....I have to do this..Good luck on finding some gym equipment at the garage sales..I am sure you will find some good deals..:wave:

Rosey..I am sorry to hear about your Pooter probs.. I know what you mean there..Its so hard when we dont understand why these things happen and like me too I am limited in what I know...:lol:..I hope that you can get your DD to fix it for you..I dont have a clu why the moniter would do that..Maybe Dana or Donna would know.. They are more savay about the computer than me....I know that the pain meds will make Steve sleep and I guess thats to help him rest up to move around.. I understand what you mean about wanting him to be more mobile so you can get out of the house..Which is sooooo important for you to do....The gig was great..alot of fun.. I think we might get afew more jobs out of it..Its a wait and see thing...and I can do that..:lol:..I want you to know that I give you all the credit in the world for being soooooooooo :strong: :cp: :bravo: :encore: for throwing away that cake and putting the coffee grounds on top so you wont eat it..You are AWSOME GIRLFRIEND..WOW..SMART MOVE..WAY TO GO..I wil have to remember this when things get tough...:wave:

Donna... I am happy that you are doing good.... I hope that you dont have a big scar either..You prob wont..It looks bad now but in time it will fade..Please dont over-do-it typing..we all understand about that..
I still say the are so so wrong in WW to do that to you...I really dont know if you can do anything about it other than send a email or letter to the headquaters about it just to say its wrong..Maybe tell them you will put it on your local TV news..See how they like the bad press..Right...
The weather here is really nice..Sunny and not to cold..Friday was simply beautiful Sunny and 70's...I hope its on its way back here soon...
Jim is really looking forward to the gym.. I think he has had enough with his weight and wants to get the surgery over with..The hernia doesnt hurt its just a bother knowing its there and wearing the girdle..but he has too..
I on the othe hand worry that it will burst and he has to have emergency surgery..so I try to make him understand NOT to push himself..The Dr said surgery in July..That all depends on his weight loss too...So we are trying..
I hope that you are better and better each day..and back doing the things you like and being able to take your seatbelt off and on alot easier. That must be a real pain now..I was so happy to hear about Elena doing so well in school.. I know that was a big concern for you awhile back.. I just knew things would get better with her...:wave:

Kris....Glen.....Sheree.....Where are you all???????? :mag:

Hello Everyone.....
I cant believe that I am the first one in here today...I am sure that all of you are busy with things...Donna is recooperating after surgery..{{{{{{{{Donna}}}}}}}} I hope that you are feeling better today and Rosey is taking care of hubby after his surgery.{{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}} I hope that you are taking care of you too.......and the rest of you are busy with taking care of family and all....Its another :sunny: day here but a little chilly today... I have errands to run and I am looking for a good pair of Tennis shoes..We go to the gym after Jim gets home to talk to the trainers...
I have to get things lined up..so I have time to fix dinner and all..
It will be a whole new way of life around here..
I hope that ALL of you are having a GREAT DAY..
I will try to get back in here after the gym this evening....:tread:.....If I am not to tired :lol:..which is very possible :lol:
Love To All.... :love: :wave: :flow2: :grouphug: :dancer:

One armed bandit checking in! :rofl:

Summer, I was happy to hear you were gigging again! :dancer: :flow1: Did you ever get your website set up? Good luck with the tennis shoe hunt. Let us know how it went at the gym today! :tread: :workout:

Hello to all and I'll check in later.

hey just a note I am back from the beach...will write more later after I have caught up!