March 10th

carimiller7391

Good day everyone!!! Today is my first day back to work after being out for 6 weeks due to my gastric bypass. WOW, did I miss a lot of things going on. Oh well, I'll get caught up sooner or later.

So how is everyone doing today?? My weekend, even though it was my birthday weekend, was a complete bust. The ONLY thing I did was go out to dinner with my folks. Had an excellent meal at Longhorn Steakhouse. Had leftovers for days also. But, I am a bit disappointed in my friends that NO-ONE called me all weekend to do anything. So with that said, I'm looking to make some HUGE changes in 2015. Plan on finding and making new friends who value me as much as I value myself and them. Add that to my list of health-wise objectives I have, and I have a LOT to do in 2015. Am I Wrong for feeling this way about my friends????

Sorry for the ramble and the rant.... just a bit peeved at the moment!!! Also, can't get into my phone system at work, so I've read and re-read procedures and policy... but can't do any true work yet.

KarenZen

Hey gang, I've been out of commission for a few days because of some bug that Jim and I both decided to contract. Finally got over it, but I just want to crawl back into bed and pull the blankets over my head! I can't seem to get caught up on anything--paperwork, chores, etc. And after four days away from the pool, my joints are stiff and locked. So... Tonight I'll get a swim in, throw in some laundry, just keep plugging away.

The BEST part of my week was a visit from Skippy McGrape, my 7-year-old best friend. I sent him a book from Amazon--Dog Heaven--because his dog died last week, so he brought it over to read to me and we both had a little cry and some hugs and decided that his dog was definitely eating squirrel-shaped biscuits in dog heaven.

Cari, happy belated birthday!!! If you're disappointed in your friends, before you dump them, how about telling them what you need. Facebook message or call them all and say, "Hey, you missed my birthday! You should take me out for a mani-pedi!" They may not know what you need post-surgery (like eating out, or drinking... What can you do?) or maybe just saw you as still in recovery.
I know that when I am in pain, I withdraw from everyone and isolate myself, so my friends just give up and wait for the all clear signal.

Zac, I'm so excited for you. What an exciting adventure! Can't wait to hear about your being recruited by the Salt Lake Ballet Co.

Nancy, hope you are rested from your LONG trip and are out walking among the beautiful red cliffs!

Chris, how's your back?

I haven't weighed in for the challenge yet. Will wait until friday when I have my 3 month bariatric followup appt. I've been Very haphazard about sticking to my diet plan lately. I just seem to want to eat bagels and apricots. Time to get my *kitten* together!

How're the rest of you doing?
K.

ronercat

Karen, i'll be the first nearly 400 pound professional ballet dancer in history haha. That is not something that will ever happen. I am just happy that I am on the same level as the other guys with whom I am performing. It is demanding, but a lot of fun.

Cari, good luck with all the goals you have this year, but I would like to second what Karen said about your friends. Don't fully cut them out yet.

My food choices have not been the best due to the amount of time I don't have to prepare meals. The show starts in 9 days so after that I will have more time to focus on my food. Until then I have to make sure to make the best possible choices I can.