Here goes again
Thursday, April 30, 2009
12 lbs. already
Just ot back from Dr. Merriman's office. The nurse said I was doing really good. She also said I could move on to soft foods. I I ever see broth again it will be too soon. I am feeling good and sleeping better than ever. I have so much more energy. I really think a lot of my problems were the pills that I had to take to control diabetes, high blood pressure and other problems. Now I just take 2 Flintstone vitamins (there crushable) and a baby asprin. I'll go back to work Monday.
I've had plenty of time to quilt. I worked on some applique leaves the late Sister. Moyer gave me. they are on 8x8 squares now and ready to piece together. I've also finished my block of the month, thanks to Barbara. I comprehend better by seeing. The quilt store owner lady just hands me a packet and says "see ya next month". Here are a few.
I've had plenty of time to quilt. I worked on some applique leaves the late Sister. Moyer gave me. they are on 8x8 squares now and ready to piece together. I've also finished my block of the month, thanks to Barbara. I comprehend better by seeing. The quilt store owner lady just hands me a packet and says "see ya next month". Here are a few.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Using my time-off wisely
I feel better than ever. I ave more energy. I don't understand why, I not eating anything. Perhaps it's the protein drink I have twice a day. The side panel says it helps with all kinds of maladies.
I feel good enough to go back to work. I have really enjoyed being off , and having time to think, sew and take care of some business I otherwise would'nt have time for. Just this morning the garage door man came and installed a much needed door. Ours was having issues and wasn't very trustworthy. I am on the list (hopefully) for Friday with the storm door man. We are putting a new full panel glass door up. The old one is black, dated and worn out. Clyde thinks we are preparing the house to sell and move out to the country. I know better, it will never happen, meanwhile, we get new and needed stuff for the house.
We read about the almost perfect house out on the Keithville-Keatchie road. We liked the discription so well, we drove out to have a look. Yep, I liked it a lot and so did Clyde. 2 acres, a pond, covered patio and deck, big trees, not too far out, all the new stuff but it was a little small, it's just the 2 of us, but we do like to intertain. It's fun to dream. But I don't really see us going anywhere. We don't have time between his mother's care, church, and overload work, to prepare anything.
I made a great chicken soup the other day. Barb came over and we sewed and quilted most the day. We had a great time. My squares are coming along. I started them years ago, before I knew anything about quilting. So, they are a mixture of pleasing and not so pleasing. Oh well, It keeps me from thinking obout food.
I feel good enough to go back to work. I have really enjoyed being off , and having time to think, sew and take care of some business I otherwise would'nt have time for. Just this morning the garage door man came and installed a much needed door. Ours was having issues and wasn't very trustworthy. I am on the list (hopefully) for Friday with the storm door man. We are putting a new full panel glass door up. The old one is black, dated and worn out. Clyde thinks we are preparing the house to sell and move out to the country. I know better, it will never happen, meanwhile, we get new and needed stuff for the house.
We read about the almost perfect house out on the Keithville-Keatchie road. We liked the discription so well, we drove out to have a look. Yep, I liked it a lot and so did Clyde. 2 acres, a pond, covered patio and deck, big trees, not too far out, all the new stuff but it was a little small, it's just the 2 of us, but we do like to intertain. It's fun to dream. But I don't really see us going anywhere. We don't have time between his mother's care, church, and overload work, to prepare anything.
I made a great chicken soup the other day. Barb came over and we sewed and quilted most the day. We had a great time. My squares are coming along. I started them years ago, before I knew anything about quilting. So, they are a mixture of pleasing and not so pleasing. Oh well, It keeps me from thinking obout food.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Day 9 and Still Alive
It's been a wild week. I am feeling better everyday. The super glue over my wounds still hasn't peeled off. Guess that is good.
Had an enjoyable morning installing fire alarms in underpriviledged homes, Saturday. We have had 7 fire deaths this year in town. Took a long walk in the Queensborough area. The first few houses had either Roitwilers or German Sheperds. Guess they make great watchdogs. The next few houses we could hear people, but they chose not to answer the door. Ashame we have to protect ourselves so .
Clyde and I stopped by Tim's snow cones on the way home. That's one thing I can have (with sugar-free juice). The health food store is across the street and it reminded me I need to get more protien drink. I often wondered how Libby drank that stuff for months, oh yeah, her babies lives depended on it. My life kinda depends on it now. It is great for healing and giving me some energy, and fulfilling my protien needs. So far, so good. Still having the desire for a good meal. Made Clyde some cookies last night. I get the cookie dough already made, and scoop him out a few and there are no leftovers/temptation. We are doing fine.
Had an enjoyable morning installing fire alarms in underpriviledged homes, Saturday. We have had 7 fire deaths this year in town. Took a long walk in the Queensborough area. The first few houses had either Roitwilers or German Sheperds. Guess they make great watchdogs. The next few houses we could hear people, but they chose not to answer the door. Ashame we have to protect ourselves so .
Clyde and I stopped by Tim's snow cones on the way home. That's one thing I can have (with sugar-free juice). The health food store is across the street and it reminded me I need to get more protien drink. I often wondered how Libby drank that stuff for months, oh yeah, her babies lives depended on it. My life kinda depends on it now. It is great for healing and giving me some energy, and fulfilling my protien needs. So far, so good. Still having the desire for a good meal. Made Clyde some cookies last night. I get the cookie dough already made, and scoop him out a few and there are no leftovers/temptation. We are doing fine.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Okay, now I'm hungry
It's been 5 days of pudding, jello and broth. I am feeling better and would like to eat something. No, I know I can't, I'll be strong and not complain. I'm not as sore as I was, and bending over is a lot better. I even got out today and went to the quilt store to get my next quilt block. I took movies back to Blockbusters and had a heck of a time finding something I'd like to see. Everything is bloody, scary or dragons or I Spy stuff. Found a few decent stories. Tommorow I can resume walking and I plan to go to the post office for Clyde.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Lap-band has begun
Well, it's begun. I had lap-band surgery last Friday. I still feel rather lost, hoping I have done the right thing. This will be a life long commitment, one that was necessary, but, still scary.
So far I have had jello, water, chicken broth, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free fudgesicles and did I mention WATER. It is all timed and you can just sip. I don't want to get too much and puke. So far, I haven't been hungry or maybe I am just always filling my little pouch. I have not missed food so far. Amazing to me because my whole life revolved around my next meal. I know it will be hard on Clyde, my not cooking, but he says he wants to lose 40 lbs. And if he gets real hungry, he'll just hit fast food somewhere before he get's home. Hope he hides the evidence well.
I feel fine, I'm trying not to get into the habit of taking the pain pills. I can tell when it's "calf rope" time , though. It feels like I've been kicked in the stomach (on the left side) by a very mad bull. Getting up out of a sitting position is a strain, but I'm sure it will get better with time.
I feel guilty for leaving my co-workers with my share of the work to do. We already have a few out with surgeries, but this was do or die to me. I didn't want to put it off anymore. I'm hoping for a happier, more energetic, healthier me. I'll keep you up dated.
So far I have had jello, water, chicken broth, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free fudgesicles and did I mention WATER. It is all timed and you can just sip. I don't want to get too much and puke. So far, I haven't been hungry or maybe I am just always filling my little pouch. I have not missed food so far. Amazing to me because my whole life revolved around my next meal. I know it will be hard on Clyde, my not cooking, but he says he wants to lose 40 lbs. And if he gets real hungry, he'll just hit fast food somewhere before he get's home. Hope he hides the evidence well.
I feel fine, I'm trying not to get into the habit of taking the pain pills. I can tell when it's "calf rope" time , though. It feels like I've been kicked in the stomach (on the left side) by a very mad bull. Getting up out of a sitting position is a strain, but I'm sure it will get better with time.
I feel guilty for leaving my co-workers with my share of the work to do. We already have a few out with surgeries, but this was do or die to me. I didn't want to put it off anymore. I'm hoping for a happier, more energetic, healthier me. I'll keep you up dated.
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