Good morning!

Well....weigh-in day it is...looks like I go first.

Last week my weigh-in was 222. 2 days ago I actually weighed in at 215!!! Unfortunately, that was just from puking and being too sick to eat. I have eaten 'somewhat' normally for about 2 days now so I have my fluids back in me.

Today's weigh-in is 219.

I am still really sore and waiting for the results of my u/s. I hope this gets resolved soon...I am so sick of waiting around feeling crummy.

SuszyQ...who is in your avatar? You probably already said, but I missed it...have been in la la land.

Shawna--sorry about the migrane and not going to Nashville, but no kids in the house and going out to eat was a treat

Bep--sorry you're not feeling well either....I hope you get the results soon and can start feeling better...

Sassy--I think there is always at least one person causing work place drama everywhere I have worked...I love my three day weekends...

SusanNYC--jeans are always tighter after they have been in the dryer....

SuzyQ--The Will Robinson thing is from the robot in "Lost in Space". She has been going through one of her missing the ex stages--the look-alike guy is working in the area temporarily for his company--he actually is from TX---not sure how long he will be here...I heard him while I was on the phone with DD and he even sounds and laughs like the ex.....Do I need to remind you that there is a reason that Mike is your ex???? My DH gets on me if I work more than the required hours...he says we are here enough and nobody says thanks when you do anything extra.....I just needed to do it for me--I was getting to crazy not being able to find things....

Cristina--DH says next year we can actually take a vacation--he wants to go to AZ to visit his cousins and to either Myrtle Beach SC or a beach in FL

Kathy--the co I work for doesn't care how much extra you work, just don't miss any of your time....

Hi to everyone else--back to work...I feel like I was just here.....

Good morning!

Sorry I've been MIA - due to the usual busy-ness around here plus I seem to have picked up a tummy virus. Yesterday I was really out of it for most of the day. Lots of nausea and the runs, yuck. Thanks to the viral diet, I am down 2 pounds.

Hopefully I will get some more time to do individuals, but until then I hope everyone has a great day.... and a great weigh in!

K

Katy--not a fun way to lose weight!! Hope you are better soon!

Well the 4lb gain last week put me up to 214 and weighing this morning all bloated from TOM I am down to 213. Wish it was more but I'll take what I can get. If I don't get back to 210 by next week I am going to have to change my ticker...:(

Hello everyone!

I called around today trying to get my u/s results...boy...that was a hassle. They were trying to tell me the only way I could get them was to drive all the way to the hospital and pick them up in person. Finally, I got someone in the ER that understood what was going on and got a Dr in the ER to look up the results.

Anyway...the results are "normal levels". I asked if that means I don't have gall stones and she said yes. So...I am at a loss for what is going on in my body. Aside from the swelling in my intestines; my CATscan, X-ray, bloodwork, and u/s all came back normal. Weird. I still feel yucky and I have a constant side cramp so something is up...I just have no clue what it is.

I found a primary care doctor that was willing to set up an appointment for me next week, so I have an appointment next Monday. Maybe this is something that resolves on it's own??? They gave me some strong pain killers for when I am in real pain. I only take them if it gets bad.

Anyway...I will give the whole story to my new doctor on Monday and see what he thinks. Until then, looks I continue just taking it easy and hoping it goes away on it's own.

I don't know what is wrong with you Bep - sounds maddening though!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: to all of you that are feeling icky!!! Avatar was me, younger bro and oldest sister with our father . I was 5 yrs old.

UP .......on the scale. Think there is kitty food lodged in the scale. Pretty sure I am really 128. Can't believe it said 169.....yikes. .....sure is off *snicker*.......

Jules- ex was a drug infested roach...final answer!! ..he was great at sex though....hehe


ok, think I deserve a cup of coffee.....chat in a bit...

morning

Well I was right. I haven't lost anything. I'm right where I was. maybe the needle was a *hair* on the other side of the line, but no real loss. I'm sad of course but I know what's to blame. I really need to watch my portions pay more attention and drink lots of water. ARG.

SuzyQ - that is such a cute picture :)

Bep - yikes, I hope you find out what the problem is soon!

Just got word that my DH's step-father passed away after a long and painful battle with cancer. The viewing is on Wednesday evening and the funeral is on Thursday morning. My DH is not going, DD wants to and can't talk to DS until tonight. It is a nine hour one way trip. My SIL doesn't know if she really wants to go and is trying to get in touch with her daughter. MIL wants to go but I don't want to be in the car with her for nine hours one way and I don't know if she will make a scene at the services or not. The step-father had and affair at 65 after 30 years of marriage with MIL's 45year old best friend and got her pregnant. It was a very nasty divorce and MIL and SIL and her DD have always trashed the new wife. The SIL has been asking me if I know if she and DH are getting anything or the kids are getting any $, MIL gets $100,000 from a life insurance policy that is written into the divorce. I hate drama!!!

Ick , Jules. I am getting hives just reading that. Hope everyone can control themselves at the funeral. I am sorry for the stress.
I am heading to my friends going away. I think I will stop at Wendys for some chili, I am craving beans! It will be nice just to get out of the office for a bit!
Thanks Susan/NYC - how is your day going???
Katy - hope you are feeling better today!

I better go - beans call.

Hello everyone

I've recovered from my disappointment this morning at having no loss and am redoubling by efforts especially with food. Its going to be tough...especially living in this house...I wo'nt be able to work out tomorrow because I get a day at the beach :) the rough thing will be keeping on plan while eating lunch at a road cafe.

Jules - I'm so sorry :hug: I hope everything gets figured out and the ride is not too awkward

Scuzin...go YOU!!! Brush off the dust and kick it up a notch!!! Have fun at the beach!

Jules...Sounds like a toughie...I hope things go

Happy HOTTTTTTTT Monday!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I sweated out about 15 pounds while out and about today!!!!!! lol.

Okay so today I had Chinese. We went to a buffet -- not a good idea, but I think I did good. I got a LITTLE bit of everything (except the fried foods, I skipped those, well I did eat some Crab Rangoon, but that was it for the fried stuff!) I also found out that by eating Spicy foods, it does two things. It makes me SWEAT (even more than I already was) so that is another calorie burner, and it makes me not want to eat a bunch of it so I don't over eat!!!!! I think this is the best thing since sliced cheese for me! lollllllllllllllllllllll.

I plan on trying out my new Walking At Home DVD because its just too darn hot to walk outside!!!!!!!!!!!

Jules - So sorry to hear about your hubs Step father. I know drama always adds to an already bad situation. I hope it all goes smoothly as possible. :hug:

Bep - So sorry your so sick! I hope they can find out what is causing the problems!!!!!!!!!!!! I am at a loss too for what it could be. I thought for sure they would say it was your gallbladder because it sounded so simular to hub when he was having problems! What other tests are they going to do? (if you don't mind me asking?) I hope they find the problem and soon as I know its no fun at all being sick! :hug:

Hope You feel better too, Katy! :hug:

Susan - I diddo what Bep said! You can do it. :cheer: Have fun at the beach tomorrow! Be sure to wear sunscreen! ;)

Suzy Q - You silly girl craving beans, eh? lol. Enjoy! ;)

Have a Wonderful Night! I know I am, because I am NOT at work! WHOO-HOO! and I always have 3 days off. lol. I love it. It makes working longer hours worthwhile! lol.

If anybody is online and wants to chat, just PM me with your ID's! I have AIM, Yahoo and MSN.

Well, we are taking two cars. MIL,SIL and her DD will ride in one, me, my DD and SIL's SO that doesn't get along with MIL in mine. DS can't take off and is calling grandfathers new wife who he actually gets along with very well. DH doesn't want to go--he said he and his step-father made peace and he isn't going. More drama--step-dad's five kids from first marriage don't get along with SIL or MIL--should make things interesting. I get along with the daughter that lives in NC and the two youngest sons.
DD & I say we are going because we loved him and the heck with everyone else--we will be there for each other. DD and I agree that this is the drama in only one branch of the family and MIL is at the center of most of it. It is why we both choose to get married at the courthouse and not have a wedding or reception.

DH was in an accident on the way to work this morning. He is OK though...just really shaken.

Here's how it went...
There were 4 cars going down this LOOOOOOONG country road. DH was car #4. Car #1 was going REALLY slow. After a while, DH decided to pass the cars in front of him. It was a loooooong straight road and no one was coming and cars #2 & #3 weren't passing. So, DH pulled out and started passing the cars. He got past car #3 and car #2 suddenly decided to pass car #1. DH had to hit his brakes to avoid hitting car #2. At about the same second, car #3 also decided to pass car #1 & car #2. Since DH (car #4) had to hit his breaks to avoid hitting car #2, he and car #3 went into a spin out. They ended up in the trench, on the other side of the road, pointing the opposite way they were heading, with car #3 on top of DH's car (#4). I can hardly believe they both walked away from this one.

Car #1 turned around and came back to make sure they were OK, but car #2 (who caused all this mess) took off and didn't come back.

It was such a mess that the cops had a hard time trying to figure out who was at fault. Finally they just ticketed DH for "failing to yeild" which is really weird because he was already occupying the lane when car #3 decided to pass in behind him. Only car #3 and DH were actually in the accident. I have a feeling the idiot who pulled out in front of him (car #2) took off because he knew it was his fault. Oh well...we aren't going to fight it. We would have to take it to small claims court and would only possibly save $500...minus court fees, so we decided just to go with it. It was such a mess, the cops did the best they could to try to figure out who's fault it was. Kind of hard to do when the real person at fault didn't end up in the pile and just disappeared.

DH said it took 30 minutes for any emergency vehicles to show up...I am soooooo glad no one got hurt. A person could die waiting that long for help to arrive! Pathetic!

Here is a pic of the whole mess...DH's car is the bottom one.