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[tranquil_butterfly]

Hi TB, I always feel the same about impulse buys but it sounds like ur man in the shop knows what he's talking about so helps! I used to cycle everywhere when I was a kid and then when I was 13 my mother sold me bike because she said I didn't use it any more!!!! Grrrrr. However, I bought my own in later years and never used it because it made my bum sore
Good luck with it...its great exercise and much less boring than a gym xx

I hate gyms. I am hoping when it gets here I can get the confidence up to try it beyond the car park where we live!

tranquil x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Evening all. I have done three trips to the recycling today and can now see to the back of my garage

I am making the most of this new found energy while it lasts. I hope the recycling is open tomorrow as I am determined to get the rest of the stuff that I can shift myself out. I am going to make a trip to B & Q or Homebase to get a good yard brush to sweep it all out.

I have been amazed at the junk that was in there. It shows me how I had let things go as my health failed. It is quite sobering sitting here now and thinking about it. Once I have got the garage sorted it is time to tackle the flat again. I have joined the local freecycle group and there is someone interested in the bike and a couple of old pieces of exercise equipment I have. If they can't go to good homes then I will pay for a collection of them and my old bed and mattress. Pity the car isn't bigger because I could take those to the dump too. Might see if it can be done - may have to drag Mr TB out of his sick bed for that - or perhaps not.

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend.

tranquil x

 

[Sarah Metcalf]

I forgot it was a BH, Scotland doesn't have this one so it's business as usual.

TB your energy levels inspired me to have a productive day yesterday, went to Ikea and bought a chest of drawers which I built myself (go me!!) had a reorganise of the cupboards and then did 1k on my exercise bike, and boy I slept like a log. If we keep this up we will be able to star in our own Kim and Aggie style show

Have a lovely day everyone x

 

[Rache]

Tb you are on such a drive atm well done hun
Can't wait to hear all about your cycling when bike arrives xx
I did a boot again yesterday and got rid of a packed carfull of junk and stuff that I just can't fit in my new home!! I'm so glad I got rid of it all, I'm just left with a box of books which I will hold onto and my cycle trainer which I no longer need so will stick on ebay (I paid way too much money to give it away unfortunately not in a posish to do that)
Have to start watching my sweet tooth again, think that may be where I've been going wrong lately, I'm also stopping the latte style drinks as the calories in them all add up now I'm on firmer foods.
I can no longer eat until I've had a couple of warm drinks in the morning. I can eat the most at lunchtime and then it starts tightening up again in the evening, this is good and bad as that's when we eat our main meal of the day so I struggle to eat mine and it's good as it stops my evening nibbles cos they just come back up again. I may start doing myself a sarny box of my evening meal to have at lunchtime this week to see how that goes and have my lighter lunch at teatime instead.
Still down but ignoring it for now.
Paperwork beckons so I must be off. Have a lovely productive day everyone xxxx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

I forgot it was a BH, Scotland doesn't have this one so it's business as usual.

TB your energy levels inspired me to have a productive day yesterday, went to Ikea and bought a chest of drawers which I built myself (go me!!) had a reorganise of the cupboards and then did 1k on my exercise bike, and boy I slept like a log. If we keep this up we will be able to star in our own Kim and Aggie style show

Have a lovely day everyone x

Fantastic. Well it is pouring with rain here so the garage clean out is on hold today. Going to tackle the bottom of the wardrobe and find that suit I keep harping on about. I have a load of books I need to sort out which need to go to the book bank at the recycle centre so if I can do at least those two jobs I will be chuffed.

tranquil x

 

[Mazza]

Hi banders

We are off to see the kings of leon later here in Coventry and I canne wait!!

I might partake in a very expensive lager while Im there too. I hope its stops raining though! x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Enjoy Mazza - hope the rain holds off for you.

tranquil x

 

[Mazza]

Thanks TB x

 

[Sarah Metcalf]

So very, very, very jealous, have a great time xx

 

[BlueDiamond]

 

[Mazza]

Thanks ladies I cant wait! x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Evening all. Well it finally stopped raining at about 5 pm. I decided to do a bit more clearing of the garage as the recycling centre was open until 8 pm. I made 3 trips and can now get to the back of the garage. I cannot believe how I have managed to do that. I spent most of the day just sitting around so it was good to get out and do something. I now have to pay for the council to come and take the bigger items and then I can finish clearing it. I now have space for my new bike.

tranquil x

 

[Rache]

did you find your outfit in the wardrobe TB?xx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

did you find your outfit in the wardrobe TB?xx

I managed to finally get to the wardrobe earlier this evening. I didn't find the outfit but dug out from one of the vacuum pac bags a swimming costume. They do a ladies only session on a Tuesday at 9 pm - what an odd time - so now I have my specially designed bathing cap that will fit my hair in I may venture out there next week.

The wardrobe needs a good going over. I have stuff in there I totally forgot I had. I did find a brand new rain mac which still had the tags on. it fits so I can wear that for now. Also found a brand new pair of jeans - which also now fit.

I have my scan tomorrow and have to do some stuff for work in the morning before I go but when I get back I will be in the wardrobe again - it's quite exciting!

I have had a lot of pain today. I think I have been over doing things. Shame really as I was really getting into the swing of things. Have to listen to my body now and slow down. Still I have a great sense of achievement. I feel like I have really done something with the long weekend and the extra day off I had today. I must say I am really getting into the low carb way of eating. it seems to suit my metabolism more. I have lost some more inches I think although I haven't measured - just things are actually fitting or feel a lot looser. Mr TB says he can see a difference. Once my band is sorted I am hoping it really gets things going again.

Just hope the scan doesn't detect anything too horrendous.

tranquil x

 

[Rache]

Hi TB
Great news about the cossie, swimming is a fantastic way to tone up, coo we won't know you soon!!!

I was wondering how you got on this morning? Hope all ok and not as bad as first thought.
Hugs xxx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hi all. My CT scan was this afternoon. My goodness my poor bladder. I had to have two pints of water an hour before the appointment. That was bad enough. I have not drunk that much all in one go since my op. It took me 25 minutes to get it down. I then had to hold it until the procedure was finished which was gone 3 pm - so nearly 2 hours. They had a few problems getting the cannula in to inject the dye so I have a lovely bruise now. My belly was so swollen by the time it was done I could not get my jeans to do up - had to dash to the loo with the zip and button undone. Anyway it is done.

The barium x ray is not until 13 June so a bit of a wait before that. I feel totally wiped out today. My energy seems to have disappeared. Definitely overdid things over the last few days. As I am back at work in the morning I think I will just rest for the day.

Have a good evening all.

tranquil x

 

[Sarah Metcalf]

Oh the joys of the scan bladder, I remember those days well. Will you get your results on the 13th? I hope you're sat with your feet up now xx

How is everyone today? xx

 

[Rache]

Ive never had one of those before, sounds trying. I wouldn't be able to consume 2 pints per hour if I tried!!

Hope the results are in your favour hun.xx

I'm ok thanks Sarah, perking up this week. How are you?xxx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Thanks all. Sarah I will not get the results until the surgeon sees me again. He told me to contact his secretary as soon as I had the last of the two tests done and he would review the results and then see me. I hope it will not be too long.

Well I put my bike and a few bits and pieces on freecycle. Waited in all evening for someone to collect the bike and one other item and they did not turn up - so annoying. It looks like it is going to be a nice weekend. I have not been contacted about my bike so it looks like I will not have it for the weekend. There is always next weekend. Even though I am in so much pain I am determined to give it a good try out

tranquil x

 

[Mazza]

Grr that is annoying!

You be careful while you are in pain TB - ok! xxx