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sarahloveswelshcobs
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Good luck honey xxx
femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
Good luck for today Rebecca x
scooter81
Walking Disaster Area
ECG Completed just now waiting for the results to come in which can take upto 4 weeks. Im growing more an more impatient and stressing (trying not to, but I cant help it) about things. Full wage goes to SSP shortly and Im looking at a drop in salary.. doody. On the upside of things, got paid my bonus and overtime in this months salary so have paid up a couple of months rent to put me ahead until this is sorted, and hope its sorted PDQ.
Back to GP on Monday 10am to see if Ill be allowed back to work/have to remain off work and enquire if my results are back or not. Its the waiting game I hate most.
At a group meeting last night we had another "recap" of who we were, what had happened and where we aim to be. Gets to me, I cringe, Sigh and say "had a sleeve, had a ton of problems, lost weight, fixed problems, now got new probs.. theyll get fixed.." Try to pass on to the next person but our guest speakers enquired into what probs and ask that question with an answer.. "Youd do it again though, wouldnt you??" My answer.. "No.." Could have knocked half of them over just by exhaling in their direction... "Ask me again in 3 months time".
Starting to get down and gone off track a bit. Im banned from Vigorous exercise of sorts such as the gym etc.. so have been walking whenever/wherever I can. Feel less guilty about being less active and comfort eating the 10 pringles I had yesterday however.. still feel guilty as hell. Does anyone else get this?? Woke up this morning feeling rough. Common factor that when I eat junk (and my god i ate junk yesterday.. pringles.. garlic bread.. 3 fruit pastels.. scoop of frozen yogurt) I feel rough the following day. 10 Pringles have the same after effect as a night on the town where too much alcohol and a dodgy kebab is involved, yet I still ate those sour cream and onion with jalapeno xtreme kick and enjoyed them.. and the yogurt.. and the fruit pastels and thought.. yeah Im fine.. didnt kill me.. until this morning! Headache/junk food hangover from hell.
Back on the straight and narrow today.. been craving weird stuff. Liver & Onions for lunch, Spicy chicken stirfry for tea, I havnt snacked between meals, after meals and had whopping restriction this morning i couldnt eat my breakfast. 11:25pm and Im still stuffed! Fluids been good today too, restrictions been a beast all day but thats also good. Slight stomach cramps so dreading the next few days.
Things with the other half are going well, and moving along nicely. Scares the hell out of me as Im getting "comfortable" and enjoying every minute. Scary kinda good though so yep. We are now looking at property to rent/buy together. Im graciously dragging my feet as much as I can as Im scared of this huge step, and my thoughts are all to do with security and the future and right now buying a house isnt at the top of my priorities and not a good thing when i find my income and security all over the place again. However im being reassured that hes just looked to see what kind of thing we can have and decide what we want when Im "back to my normal self" again and what not. Sweet idea and im trying to embrace it, and can see that it is another thing to distract me from it all but without sounding like a total cow.. Im not that bothered right now! Finding it hard to plan for a future further than tomorrow. To be honest the only iminent thing Im sure of is that Ive rambled on long enough and Im going to bed as Im crackered.. Hope alls well with you guys and once again, thanks for your well wishes and support.
Back to GP on Monday 10am to see if Ill be allowed back to work/have to remain off work and enquire if my results are back or not. Its the waiting game I hate most.
At a group meeting last night we had another "recap" of who we were, what had happened and where we aim to be. Gets to me, I cringe, Sigh and say "had a sleeve, had a ton of problems, lost weight, fixed problems, now got new probs.. theyll get fixed.." Try to pass on to the next person but our guest speakers enquired into what probs and ask that question with an answer.. "Youd do it again though, wouldnt you??" My answer.. "No.." Could have knocked half of them over just by exhaling in their direction... "Ask me again in 3 months time".
Starting to get down and gone off track a bit. Im banned from Vigorous exercise of sorts such as the gym etc.. so have been walking whenever/wherever I can. Feel less guilty about being less active and comfort eating the 10 pringles I had yesterday however.. still feel guilty as hell. Does anyone else get this?? Woke up this morning feeling rough. Common factor that when I eat junk (and my god i ate junk yesterday.. pringles.. garlic bread.. 3 fruit pastels.. scoop of frozen yogurt) I feel rough the following day. 10 Pringles have the same after effect as a night on the town where too much alcohol and a dodgy kebab is involved, yet I still ate those sour cream and onion with jalapeno xtreme kick and enjoyed them.. and the yogurt.. and the fruit pastels and thought.. yeah Im fine.. didnt kill me.. until this morning! Headache/junk food hangover from hell.
Back on the straight and narrow today.. been craving weird stuff. Liver & Onions for lunch, Spicy chicken stirfry for tea, I havnt snacked between meals, after meals and had whopping restriction this morning i couldnt eat my breakfast. 11:25pm and Im still stuffed! Fluids been good today too, restrictions been a beast all day but thats also good. Slight stomach cramps so dreading the next few days.
Things with the other half are going well, and moving along nicely. Scares the hell out of me as Im getting "comfortable" and enjoying every minute. Scary kinda good though so yep. We are now looking at property to rent/buy together. Im graciously dragging my feet as much as I can as Im scared of this huge step, and my thoughts are all to do with security and the future and right now buying a house isnt at the top of my priorities and not a good thing when i find my income and security all over the place again. However im being reassured that hes just looked to see what kind of thing we can have and decide what we want when Im "back to my normal self" again and what not. Sweet idea and im trying to embrace it, and can see that it is another thing to distract me from it all but without sounding like a total cow.. Im not that bothered right now! Finding it hard to plan for a future further than tomorrow. To be honest the only iminent thing Im sure of is that Ive rambled on long enough and Im going to bed as Im crackered.. Hope alls well with you guys and once again, thanks for your well wishes and support.
chrisa
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Scooter. Will this nightmare for you ever end? I believe it will be sorted our time isd not the same as Gods and ayear or so in our time is a blink of an eye to him, stand strong and firm. so pleased to hear the romance is still going really well, and plans for the future are gathering while you aren't really able to give it 100o/o if you are comfortable with each other then things will progress, the future is our for the taking tomorrow next week, next month, next year ...... sometimes in ,life things happen and sometimes we have to make it happen. You are one special lady pleased you got a chance to speak out at the meeting last night. xxxxxxx Chin up lovely xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
extra hugs n kisses from the man in your life. Thatas what will keep ya going xx
extra hugs n kisses from the man in your life. Thatas what will keep ya going xx
femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
((((Hugs)))) scooter. Lets hope they get those results through pdq. Your story is one that needs to be heard by anyone considering WLS. Things can go, albeit rarely, wrong and it is extremely brave of you to put your story out there to show that. You are still inspirational in that despite all the problems you've encountered you have succeeded in finding a good man and are planning a happy future together.. every cloud etc .... You rock girl 
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scooter81
Walking Disaster Area
Appointment received for Cardiology Department.. reads
"First Appointment - Main Outpatients ********** Hospital
We have made an appointment for you to come and see Dr **** or one of the team.
Appointment Date: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Appointment Time: 11:00AM "
So I take it from this its not as disasterous as I was made to feel/believe?? Now looking forward to going to my GP on Monday and hopefuly getting some kind of medication/signed off fit for work and back to normality!! Fingers, eyes, ears and toes crossed..
"First Appointment - Main Outpatients ********** Hospital
We have made an appointment for you to come and see Dr **** or one of the team.
Appointment Date: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Appointment Time: 11:00AM "
So I take it from this its not as disasterous as I was made to feel/believe?? Now looking forward to going to my GP on Monday and hopefuly getting some kind of medication/signed off fit for work and back to normality!! Fingers, eyes, ears and toes crossed..
wannabeyummi
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Aawwww scooter! So glad things are going well with the "fella" every cloud and all that.
I'm sorry your still going through all this c**p. You are an amazing woman and I'm not surprised ur man wants to plan the rest of your lives together.
Oct is far though? I pray you don't have any more scary episodes and you get the help you deserve.
I've started my lsd. It's harder than I thought it would be I'm allowed 4 slim fast a day and 2 ltrs a day. I want to eat! (sigh) only an other 11 days to go! Oh and then the 2 Weeks after surgery but I'm hoping I won't feel hunger so it should be easier...right?
I hope your GP can help you with what you need x
Sally x
every cloud and all that. I'm sorry your still going through all this c**p. You are an amazing woman and I'm not surprised ur man wants to plan the rest of your lives together.
Oct is far though? I pray you don't have any more scary episodes and you get the help you deserve.
I've started my lsd. It's harder than I thought it would be
I'm allowed 4 slim fast a day and 2 ltrs a day. I want to eat! (sigh) only an other 11 days to go! Oh and then the 2 Weeks after surgery but I'm hoping I won't feel hunger so it should be easier...right? I hope your GP can help you with what you need x
Sally x
scooter81
Walking Disaster Area
Roll on the weekend. My parents go away to spain Saturday so I get to babysit my brother again.. the joys of a 16 year old who cant make a pot noodle.. a sandwich or boil the kettle.. but it means i get to cook something interesting for a few nights and more than a handful of food / portions for the freezer.. yay!
Loads of living, loving and enjoyment yet to come.. my brother and sister in law are expecting their 4th child and today had a 4D scan. Seen the video today, saw the little cute pictures and makes ya broody! Also found out its another girl, so that will be 3 girls and a son for them.. heavily out numbered! So have been writing down tons of baby names with my sister in law, thats quite distracting and put a little glow in the day. Also played with the kids in the garden, went back home for the day, came back to my moms and put my beloved scooter up for sale boohoo..
Ive had super restriction today (thank god )as Ive gone off the rails for the last few days and thought u know what.. I will have a few pringles.. I will have that sandwich.. I will have half a wagon wheel.. to feel rough and hungover. the moral of the story.. the first 24 hours of eating it i craved it! 2nd day nope.. day 3, body rejecting it so listen to it and looking forward to a nice healthy yogurt. Talking of.. I filled out a questionaire from Danio yogurt company on a social media site and was given a voucher for 5 free yogurt. tried to claim and was denied by supermarket so contacted Danio last week and asked where else it may be redeemed as didnt specify. Danio very kindly sent me an appology and today i had a delivery to the house of 12 Yogurts and a voucher for 5 more once theyre gone. How nice is that?? My fridge is now full of yogurts. I need to buy a new fridge just for yogurts.
Loads of living, loving and enjoyment yet to come.. my brother and sister in law are expecting their 4th child and today had a 4D scan. Seen the video today, saw the little cute pictures and makes ya broody! Also found out its another girl, so that will be 3 girls and a son for them.. heavily out numbered! So have been writing down tons of baby names with my sister in law, thats quite distracting and put a little glow in the day. Also played with the kids in the garden, went back home for the day, came back to my moms and put my beloved scooter up for sale
boohoo.. Ive had super restriction today (thank god )as Ive gone off the rails for the last few days and thought u know what.. I will have a few pringles.. I will have that sandwich.. I will have half a wagon wheel.. to feel rough and hungover. the moral of the story.. the first 24 hours of eating it i craved it! 2nd day nope.. day 3, body rejecting it so listen to it and looking forward to a nice healthy yogurt. Talking of.. I filled out a questionaire from Danio yogurt company on a social media site and was given a voucher for 5 free yogurt. tried to claim and was denied by supermarket so contacted Danio last week and asked where else it may be redeemed as didnt specify. Danio very kindly sent me an appology and today i had a delivery to the house of 12 Yogurts and a voucher for 5 more once theyre gone. How nice is that?? My fridge is now full of yogurts. I need to buy a new fridge just for yogurts.
wannabeyummi
New Member
Thank you hun I need all the help I can get! Its my nieces birthday tomo and were having a huge family bbq! I want to cry! I will have to make sure I finish my milk shakes because of i'm hungry and smelling bbq chicken I might just cry or cheat and I don't want to do that!
Yes took all my measurements and done disgusting picture's bleugh but its all noted waiting for the update's yay.
I'm currently 19st 1 lb which means i've last weight since I was last at hosp at the beginning of July. I was closer to 20st :O
An other baby! Yay! I love babies and have been honoured to attend 9 births (fam and friends). Once the weight has shifted and all being well I want to become a doula (birthing partner) so i'm determined to stay focused.
Happy brother sitting...i'm not sure I envy you lol I have 2 brothers and at that age I couldn't get away from them or they me fast enough! Lol
Sally x
scooter81
Walking Disaster Area
Positive Progress already! Keep up the good hard work.. BBQ.. ooh.. you could just take your shake and sip it pretend its something nicer than it is?? no.. dont help does it. I was fortunate enough to do the veg one and limited carbs due to my diabetes.
Attended 9 births!?! your a woman of steel! I cant watch one born every minute without wanting to cry, chuck up or leave the room..
Brother sitting isnt so easy now I cant squash the little.. darling. hes not a bad kid, just a typical teen and when i had the pleasure of the same thing in June he was actually pretty good. he did his thing, i did mine and he looked after me and helped with most things he doesnt usually bother with so its all good. Hes already planned a couple of nights next week. Im a geek and love superhero films so were having a superhero dvd night and hes already compiled a selection of about 20 films and varied snacks for us both. Also plan to goto the cinema and finalise his enrollment for college for september so busy busy it will be..
Attended 9 births!?! your a woman of steel! I cant watch one born every minute without wanting to cry, chuck up or leave the room..
Brother sitting isnt so easy now I cant squash the little.. darling. hes not a bad kid, just a typical teen and when i had the pleasure of the same thing in June he was actually pretty good. he did his thing, i did mine and he looked after me and helped with most things he doesnt usually bother with so its all good. Hes already planned a couple of nights next week. Im a geek and love superhero films so were having a superhero dvd night and hes already compiled a selection of about 20 films and varied snacks for us both. Also plan to goto the cinema and finalise his enrollment for college for september so busy busy it will be..
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scooter81
Walking Disaster Area
Been back to the GP today - cannot see any hospital test results, however having taken my BP at least 8 times during the 20 minutes I was there was happy to say I can go back to work tomorrow with the following conditions..
1) Its a phased return
2) Ammended duties
3) Workplace ammendments are made
4) If they have a problem or question they call him
5) I tell them when enough is enough
So Im working a 9-5 provisionally tomorrow on the basis that when I get there I will have a discussion with the relevant managers/HR/Occ Health to discuss matters. My doctor has basically also said that the way forward for me because of my heart is in his opinion the pacemaker option, but hes not a cardiologist so to just keep things bubbling over until the appointment on 16th October and more importantly.. TAKE IT EASY.
Today also marks the end of an era.. I listed my beloved 125cc Yamaha Xmax for sale the weekend, and today got a message from a lovely bloke in Gloucester about 45 miles away asking if he could arrange to view it. Of course, whens best for you? 3pm this afternoon! So they came, they saw and drove away with my 2 wheels, independence, fun and happier place on the back with a trailer. Had some good times with that bike in the last 5 years, not so many in the last 18 months but its gone.. I feel like ive lost a limb. You know the type.. like when you leave your mobile phone at home - and i feel a bit lost without it. Should make the journey to work which is a 4 mile/15 minute trip from my moms quite entertaining on the Peasant Wagon.. its 3 buses and takes around 1hour 15 as there are no direct buses, they go all round the wrekin and Ill end up walking the last mile anyway. But! On the greater scheme of things and good whilst Im gym-barred until more is known about whats going on.. its exercise.. Id rather hit the treadmill or swimming pool, but its progress.
So thats whats happening at the moment, not much by way of things. Though they may seem insignificant to most - certainly to my younger brother who Im keeping an eye on this week- for me its a step closer to regaining "normality". If I can sit at home all day and do nothing I can sit at my desk be productive and do something useful to me, my employers and our customers.
On an exciting note.. there are 134 days 2 hours and 13 minutes until Christmas
1) Its a phased return
2) Ammended duties
3) Workplace ammendments are made
4) If they have a problem or question they call him
5) I tell them when enough is enough
So Im working a 9-5 provisionally tomorrow on the basis that when I get there I will have a discussion with the relevant managers/HR/Occ Health to discuss matters. My doctor has basically also said that the way forward for me because of my heart is in his opinion the pacemaker option, but hes not a cardiologist so to just keep things bubbling over until the appointment on 16th October and more importantly.. TAKE IT EASY.
Today also marks the end of an era.. I listed my beloved 125cc Yamaha Xmax for sale the weekend, and today got a message from a lovely bloke in Gloucester about 45 miles away asking if he could arrange to view it. Of course, whens best for you? 3pm this afternoon! So they came, they saw and drove away with my 2 wheels, independence, fun and happier place on the back with a trailer. Had some good times with that bike in the last 5 years, not so many in the last 18 months but its gone.. I feel like ive lost a limb. You know the type.. like when you leave your mobile phone at home - and i feel a bit lost without it. Should make the journey to work which is a 4 mile/15 minute trip from my moms quite entertaining on the Peasant Wagon.. its 3 buses and takes around 1hour 15 as there are no direct buses, they go all round the wrekin and Ill end up walking the last mile anyway. But! On the greater scheme of things and good whilst Im gym-barred until more is known about whats going on.. its exercise.. Id rather hit the treadmill or swimming pool, but its progress.
So thats whats happening at the moment, not much by way of things. Though they may seem insignificant to most - certainly to my younger brother who Im keeping an eye on this week- for me its a step closer to regaining "normality". If I can sit at home all day and do nothing I can sit at my desk be productive and do something useful to me, my employers and our customers.
On an exciting note.. there are 134 days 2 hours and 13 minutes until Christmas
wannabeyummi
New Member
Hi Becky!
How.are you getting on at work? "Taking it easy" I hope? lol don't shoot me I know you prob hear that 100+ times a day but I hope you're pacing yourself.
Sorry about your scooter Scooter, I can see it was a big part of your life and saying goodbye to something we love can be hard...but onward and upwards... your work journey sounds fun or we can look at it like a good reading time?
Operation is on Tuesday so not long now. Liquid diet has been hard but informative...I now know exactly who supports me and who doesn't. Falling out with ppl has been the hardest thing about it but I'm determined that if I'm going to succeed then its better I find out my true friends now.
I'm terrified about Tuesday for my girls...but for me I know its the best way forward.
Let us know how u survived your brother sitting
Sally x
How.are you getting on at work? "Taking it easy" I hope? lol don't shoot me I know you prob hear that 100+ times a day but I hope you're pacing yourself.
Sorry about your scooter Scooter, I can see it was a big part of your life and saying goodbye to something we love can be hard...but onward and upwards...
your work journey sounds fun or we can look at it like a good reading time? Operation is on Tuesday so not long now. Liquid diet has been hard but informative...I now know exactly who supports me and who doesn't. Falling out with ppl has been the hardest thing about it but I'm determined that if I'm going to succeed then its better I find out my true friends now.
I'm terrified about Tuesday for my girls...but for me I know its the best way forward.
Let us know how u survived your brother sitting
Sally x
