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Post by carole58 on Oct 16, 2019 9:26:08 GMT
This thread is for all of us who have been on the weight loss merry-go-round quite a few times. We have banded together to make this our FINAL time. We offer support & motivation, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS, food ideas – whatever you need to make it your FINAL time. If you start the day’s thread, please copy and paste this paragraph.
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Post by carole58 on Oct 16, 2019 9:52:10 GMT
WORK IT WEDNESDAY... I will begin with my walk to work after dropping my car off (tires) then walk back at lunchtime to pick it up! Then head to PT, and back to work (hopefully by 2). Then work until 5. I am trying NOT to use many "vacation" hours for my appointments - so I can save them to use as full days off - when I can.
Meanwhile... work was horrendous yesterday - 91 items rejected and had to be manually re-directed! That was 1 piece of Debbie's work... so needless to say NONE of my own work got done! Today should be "easier" so I can get my "Critical stuff out of the way... and Debbie's... just going to be a very LONG 4 days! I am still contemplating going in on Saturday - just to get caught up before another week gets away from me... because we have no clue when Debbie will be back!
While in surgery - they found the "blockage" was actually her small intestine,, was somehow twisted (?) in her hernia! Therefor they couldn't even do the complete hernia repair that they wanted to do - and according to her husband she is looking at 2 more surgeries to get everything "fixed"! I'm hoping he is just being overly dramatic - but who knows! This could be a very long recuperation for her!
Then my Matthew called me (at work) he had gotten some test results back and wanted to talk with Ken, myself and Kathy all at one time... so after work we all went to Kathy's house... to hear... Matthew has Esophageal cancer! He went for an endoscopy (?) last week, was scheduled to get results this coming Friday - they called to have him go in yesterday - he is set for a CT Scan today and a consult with the oncologist this afternoon! I will tell you I am scared! They have moved this diagnosis along very quickly... apparently this is NOT something anyone expects of a 34 year old man! Needless to say I didn't sleep well last night! So far he has only told the three parents, and Tracy... as well as his manager at work... until we know more, we hadn't told my sisters or Tim, & Jaclyn. We'll do that tonight after his visit with Oncology... when we know what "stage" it's in and what the treatment will be... meanwhile my friends... I am a mess here! Trying NOT to jump to conclusions - trying NOT to google it... only googles enough to learn the spelling - and read that this is usually found in men over 50... and the survival rates are not great... BUT... until we know what the oncologist has to say I am not allowing myself to go "there"... but MAN this is so not what I was expecting!!
I was expecting they were finally telling him he would have the weight loss surgery... he's been waiting for that referral for 8 months! I assumed his newest "issue" with food not digesting was just another weight related problem and they were going to let him have surgery! OH HOW WRONG I WAS!!
So his CT Scan is at 10, his oncologist consult is at 1:30... guess I should know more after that. Until then - I have to carry on... and get the work done - who knows, maybe it's good I canceled my vacation this week - I may need those hours to help out with Matthew!
OK I need to get myself moving here... need to leave early to drop off the car and get to work...
Thanks for listening - sorry to be such a downer these days... ♥hugs♥
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Post by pelkygal64 on Oct 16, 2019 9:56:19 GMT
Good Morning ~ the rain is starting with loud Thunder...I heard it rumbling in the distance when waking up now it's smack over us but all good - we could use some rain this Fall. I see in the distant cold cold cold temps settling down - in the meantime, I can manage a brisk walk in the rain from our parking lot to the school (a good distance- remember, former College campus here) and the temps look to be in the 50s. Carole - well, that is a surprise but to be expected too with Deb having to be whisked off to surgery. Sounds like the decision was made for her and you! I would think 4 long weekends would be awfully NICE!! Remember when our Nadine did that between Thanksgiving and Christmas one year? Ahhh, I could get used to that!! Sounds like a productive weekend with the dumpster loading and clearing of the debris. You are right, WHAT does one do with all that 'junk' lumber and building materials?? Our neighbor across the street had their deck rebuilt and a dumpster sat in their driveway for 10 days - I guess as they built the new deck scraps went right into the same dumpster the old deck wood was tossed into...makes sense. It sounds like you still got some good steps in and moved alot!!! Good job!! Good luck too with fitting in the appointments when trying to work - ugh, could get messy keeping track of it all! Gabrielle - I believe you are now officially traveling! You sounded very prepared and packed and ready, even mentally organized which we know is half the battle! Check in with us when you can - glad to know the doctors gave DM some good medical advice as far as how to treat her a-fib. My DM has the same but swears she NEVER has symptoms!! Drives us batty...even the nurses and doctors look at her funny, like how can you not feel your heart racing and irregular heartbeat?? Don't get me started... Sue - WELCOME BACK!! I totally understand what you mean being happy to sleep in your own bed!! And yes, plenty of time to unpack and organize luggage and things for the next trip. No hurry. Hopefully work was not too crazy for you yesterday and today. Lisa - just lost my post to you!! ugh - was going to mention how smart to use your iPod for motivation to get things done!! Love it!! Jenny - sorry about Siobhan and her choices and yes, HER behavior. Sometimes relationships turn toxic and you just need to step away. Sometimes I feel that way with Cheryl as she STILL hangs on to mourning the former CEO whom she does side contract work for - sometimes it just gets too much. Last week (on our Anniversary) I received a rather rude, frustrated text from the former CEO - I think he was trying to be funny but it fell flat and was just plain rude. He kept saying that our Charter School is going to fail and we are doomed because of the changes in our State law but honestly, WHY is he throwing rotten tomatoes when HE's the one that caused all this havoc and chaos and allowing the Prince and DL to take over? I pointed that out to Cheryl and she realizes I am not open to reminiscing and missing the former CEO like she loves to do...
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Post by gymma60 on Oct 16, 2019 11:19:33 GMT
Quick hi before heading off to work...never got back last night....came home a little late, then had to unfreeze the ice maker, then talked to Hannah for a bit to check on Rowan, he had to miss both his field trips for scouts and school but was good as new after a day home. Talked to David too for a bit, then fell asleep in the recliner. Feeling a bit more rested but still not 100%.
Will catch up after work...need to get gas and want to pick up a rotisserie chicken at Sam's while I'm there....will give us something for dinner and the rest of the week!
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Post by gjmmaxty on Oct 16, 2019 12:04:12 GMT
Good morning my friends,
Woke up thinking about the smokey smell and hearing the wind...going through the list of things that need to be done in my head...and then I read Carole's post and I was firmly placed back in reality and reminded of what is really important.
Carole: Thinking about you today--I don't know how you can not let it consume your thoughts...no suggestions here. I do agree though that it would seem to be a good idea for you to maximize your work time for now to have time as you need it later. So sorry that things were so far behind, but I know they they must be glad that you can help with it...even though they don't always say it. Sending you a virtual hug right now...
Christine: I do have to say, my mom sometimes drives me crazy with a kind of "know it all attitude" about things, but she does take the heart issues seriously. Today she is going to find out if the polyp that they found is cancerous or not--she had put off her colonoscopy and her father died from colon cancer (it is why I go every 5 years) so I am glad that she went in when she did and hope that this is a "warning" thing to remind her to stay on top of it. Reading about Cheryl and the former CEO...seems like they have somehow forgotten that you are THERE and that you are part of the system there and needing to do all that you can to make it work. Sorry that they are not seeing that. Did PA pass new charter laws? California passed a bundle of them--mostly aimed at targeting the charters that were not functioning well--not like yours. I do have to say, there are a few "bad seeds" out there that give charters a bad name. It is workable with the new laws though (if a Charter is doing good work). Hope that it is the same for you. Thanks for your vote of confidence--I need to start my lists for the trips...haven't done that yet..so far have checked weather and found no rain (yeah!) for the next two locations (Deloitte in TX and Sonoma in CA).
Sue: Yay to sleeping in your own bed and glad to hear that Rowan has bounced back...just hope that the bug doesn't make its way through the rest of the family! Yum, love rotisserie chicken (and wish I could do it myself at home). Have a good day!
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Post by gjmmaxty on Oct 16, 2019 12:07:33 GMT
Hello to all who follow....
Lisa- my friend is in Chicago right now, just did the marathon on Sunday. She is posting beautiful pictures! She did that architectural trip in the boat--I would love to do that some day! Hope that you are having a good week.
Hello Shelly and Jenny. I have a haircut tonight--not really "cut" as I am letting it get longer to see if I want to let it go curly -- I dry my hair and it takes about 10 min to fix it each day, but would love to let it dry naturally. It is super curly though so it needs to be longer--we will see. I am going to get color though for SURE! Work is going well...feel like I am making progress on a few things. Okay, see you all later. Have a wonderful day.
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Post by kewlwoman77 on Oct 16, 2019 12:27:26 GMT
Good morning! I need to time manage better in the mornings...still haven't got it to where I had time to get stuff done in a leisurely way. But I didn't have my clothes picked out again and that seems to take me 10 minutes!
Carole-you have SO much going on! As I always say, please take care of yourself.
Gabrielle-I heard about some plant fire in CA...I hope that's not near you. Yes Chicago has a lot of fun things to see and do.
Sue-glad you got back home safely. I need to think of something for dinner too...actually the chicken sounds like a good idea!
Christine-it is cooler here now and supposed to rain later in the day. Glad you can get a walk in. I need to think about my working it activity today!
Hello to Jenny, SHelly, and ATF. Sorry about the brevity of my post. I still need to deal with hair and have breakfast! Today I will be in the Record room pulling files, but now that I know they have actually switched to digital, I feel more purpose in this because it is a transition. Sometimes I think of finding the files as a giant scavenger hunt...ah the tricks to make it more fun.
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Post by jennyparks36511 on Oct 16, 2019 15:17:46 GMT
Good Morning friends
It's raining here and you know me I love it. Diane finally got her own desk and is on the other side of the room now and not sharing my desk anymore. I have so much room at my desk now. The only thing left is trying to convince her to turn down her radio. She has it so loud. I don't mind back ground music but not so loud I can't concentrate.
Carole I'm so sorry about Matt's news, how horrible to hear for all of you. ()()()() hugs to your family and lot's of prayers going out for Matt. He's so young but I'm going to be sending out some positive vibes for him, he will beat this, meanwhile just believe everything will be just fine...at least you are working this week and can concentrate on that until more new is reveled. Does Patty know? HUGS for you.
Christine, yes Siobhan is a lost sole right now, but she really never got a chance to grow up and sow her wild oats so to speak, she married her ex at 24 years old, she was also raised that the man takes care of the wife also, but that didn't happen and she had her son really early in life so she's lived in a tightly wrapped cocoon and doesn't know how to act like any way but almost I would say a young child. She hasn't grown up yet. Oh well I wish her well in life and I know this sounds kinda mean but she can just go away, I have no place in MY life for someone that isn't truthful with themselves.
Gabrielle sounds like fun letting your hair grown out, I was just thinking the same myself just a little longer maybe below my shoulders a little bit. Glad work is well. Still Smokey down there? We have some refreshing rain for about a week, yeah.
Well I'm taking my vacation the week of Thanksgiving and then another one the week before Christmas. Gotta use or loose, I miss the old company they used to pay it out to you at the end of the year, this company doesn't.
Hello Sue, Shelly and Lisa have a great day
Jenny
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Post by gymma60 on Oct 16, 2019 22:19:02 GMT
What a miserable rainy day around here....thankfully the torrential downpours were over by the time I left work and had to go to Sam's to get gas and then run in for the rotisserie chicken. Looks like the sun is trying to peek out now....but its cold, raw and WINDY....tomorrow it supposed to be upper 50's with 25 mph winds with gusts to 40+...YUCK!
Back to Tuesday to catch up....
Christine...thanks for starting us off yesterday! Had to laugh when it actually turned out Carole wasn't on vacation in the very next post!
Carole...WOW!! Bummer you have to postpone your vacation but Debbie sure has a lot going on now! Hernias, bowel blockage, gall stones too....how long has she been feeling bad that there is so much going wrong??? You would think she would be miserable! I feel badly too...no sick time left and having to wait a week for STD. Our STD disability kicks in day #1 if you are in the hospital....if you are not in the hospital you have to wait a week....so when I had my TKR I got it from Day #1 but when I broke my wrist I had to wait..... I'm with you, I could not in all good conscience stay home when there really was not a reason you HAD to be home. It's one think if you are traveling but a "stay-cation" can usually be postponed. I say a few 4 day weekends would be my choice! I could get used to a string of 4 day weeks! Who knows, maybe next week you can have the whole week instead of just Friday to head to DC. You sure did pack a lot of appointments into the week as well...glad you can modify your work week to not have to reschedule any of them.
Gabrielle....fingers crossed the breezes will help get the smoke "moving on".... Glad to hear DM is feeling better and did well at the ER alone. Hopefully next time she will remember what the doctor said about taking another of the felcainide before heading to the ER. Hopefully the time in the office yesterday was productive! Yes, it is fun to just sit up and chat with adult children.... I'm with you, I LOVE roasted veggies...we had roast broccoli and cauliflower one night at Hannah's and she also roasted the sweet potatoes for the sweet potato, corn & black bean tacos! Adds a whole new flavor component to veggies!
Carole...I'm sure it was nice to have the late start to your day yesterday.....yes, you definitely got the "moving" done on Monday...I saw the pix of the dumpster....just about full! Glad you and Tracy got a little "pampering" in since you didn't get to enjoy a week of vacation! Good idea to bring Eden along home with you. I know that's why I always pick up the boys on my way on from work on Friday when I'm going to have them...just makes for a last chaotic morning!
LOL Carole...my girls are like me...we DON'T iron unless we have to and if the guys need stuff ironed, they do it themselves. Well, at this point, Shea had NO PROBLEM sleeping on command....not sure how it will be years from now but if he knows he has to get up early, he heads to bed. It's crazy! Carole...don't get me wrong, we LOVED our timeshares for many years but since they are deeded and part of your estate, the kids get them whether they want them or not and that means all the annual maintenance fees/assessments, etc. Our girls did not want them and we didn't want to saddle them with the hassles, and I mean HASSLES to get rid of them. Enjoy the get away....what resort are you staying at or doing the presentation with?? We have been to ones in Myrtle Beach resorts!
Heck no...my Burger King choice was NOT a good one....Whopper with cheese and onion rings! But, it was my only meal after my bowl of cereal so guess not so bad. Scale was not ugly after vacation so I'm OK with it!
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Post by gymma60 on Oct 16, 2019 23:14:24 GMT
Carole....hopefully the car drop off/pick up plus PT didn't take up too much time and you can indeed have full days off coming up as you use them. If you have to use some vacation time this week maybe one of your weekends can start with a 1/2 day on Friday, then off on Monday....I know you'll make it work!
YIKES....91 items rejected.....that sounds like a lot to me! I will say, when I go in on a Saturday I get WAY MORE done in a few hours than I do in the same hours during the week. No distractions! Hopefully today was smoother and less stressful and you at least put a "dent" in your critical stuff. I will say, I have gotten caught up as of today....I will have a bit scrambling to do to get the last of my monthly reports finished up by next week but at least all the daily stuff is caught up and moving forward I'm current!
WOW...that's all I can say for Debbie and all she has going on....I wonder if they will have to resect part of her small intestines to clear the blockage. Two more surgeries is a lot....can't imagine her DH would exaggerate that! Guess he knows now she was NOT doing this for attention!
OMG Carole....how scary for Matt! I didn't realize he was having any testing done and then to get the diagnosis of esophageal cancer....everyone's' world has to be turned upside down. I would expect you to be scared, worried and all those other emotions...you never want to hear news like this about anyone you love.... I was thinking the same thing, this is not a cancer you see in someone Matt's age. Is there any family history??? So glad they are moving quickly with the CT scan and appointment with the oncologist. Fingers crossed it has been caught early enough that it is localized and can be treat for the best prognosis possible. Please keep us all posted. NO...do not google anything....the internet will get your mind racing in too many directions....wait until he sees the oncologist and has more details. Yes, maybe being at work will at least take your mind off Matt for a while....if you were at home it could consume your thoughts!
Christine...funny you mention Nadine and her long weekends...we have a guy at work that does it every year....he has been at Sheridan for 30+ years so he has 5 weeks vacation....he saves 10 days and takes 3 day weekends the last 10 weeks of the year....starts early to mid October through the last Friday of the year! Ah yes, my back is better, my entire body feels better sleeping in my own bed and I'm sleeping more sound.
Gabrielle...you are so right! After reading Carole's post tonight after I b!tched about the weather it seems so silly....yes, Matt's news definitely puts life back into perspective! The little things like smoke and weather mean nothing.... Fingers crossed for you DM that the polyp is just benign but I'm with you, with a family history, I would be proactive. Jason got is 1st at 50 and was fine....at 60 they found a few polyps that were benign but "suspicious" so he has to got every 5 now....he actually has his on Monday. His DD had "pre cancer" polyps for years but never got the diagnosis of colon cancer....Jason will be proactive because of this! My cousin Lisa's DH died of colon cancer, just like his DD! Mike was NOT proactive so he died at 48 from colon cancer..... I will say that till you buy the chicken and roast it, you can't do it for $4.98! Sam's are the best in town! Will be anxious to see your hair longer and curlier....mine is wavy and much wavier when it's short!
Lisa....I'm with you....when I get things ready, like portioning out a few lunches, it makes the morning routine so much quicker....picking out clothes is not a big thing for me....I wear jeans every day and just hit the closet and grab a shirt.
Jenny....glad Diane has her own desk and you have "your space" back! I'm with you, back ground music is one thing but it's just inconsiderate for her to play it so loud. There are radios in the plant, but in offices, you have to have headphones so you don't disturb anyone! Jenny....Siobhan sounds so much like my sister Kris....she continues to flounder and truly has not ever looked inside herself to "do the work" to be healthy emotionally. I love my sister but she currently, and my never be, anyone I want to spend time with....makes me sad for both of them, but I like you had to "wash my hands" of DS and her drama!
Shelly....are you out there?? Are you busy! Pop in and say hi! Let us know you are OK!
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