It has been a roller coaster week. From great health news, to the loss of our beloved Dan The Cat Man, to bitter cold here in Texas.
OK so I had my IVC filter out and I had my first meeting with my surgeon. The removal of the filter was harsh compared to inserting it, but since it had a clot in it, it was a great thing I went through all of that. Precautions are sometimes more scary than routine items in our lives, but necessary to protect us from ourselves. My meeting with my surgeon was great too. I lost 28 pounds before surgery and now 20 lbs since surgery and that was 2 weeks. It isnt easy to follow all of the rules, but I can tell you your tummy will rebel if you do not treat it right!!! I tried some scrambled eggs this morning and before I could get about 1/2 of it down I realized I ate too fast, and my pup Lexy got to finish it off. There is a wonderful system built in to stop you from being stupid...LOL!!!
Dan The Cat Man....what can I say? Our hearts are broken and we miss him so much every day. He was Ed's best buddy ever and it was tough for him to make a decision about the quality of his life. He had lost function of his potty needs and he was just miserable. His little eyes were always glazed over and his 3rd eyelid seemed to be rising and not receding as it should. He crossed over the rainbow bridge on Jan 6th, 2010 at the age of 22 or 23 (we were never sure exactly how old he was). Rest in Peace my beloved friend. Five short years were great to share with you. I want you to remember we DID NOT LEAVE YOU BEHIND when we moved. (Like Norma did!) I hope you found Charlie, as I know he was your best buddy before we met you. Now both of you can play in the sun pain free and cancer free. We love you Cat Man!!!
The same day we lost Dan, we found a feral cat in our back yard dead. We don't know what happened to him, but fear it may have been weather or illness. We guess he was the daddy to our two boys Gizmo & Two. Rest in Peace yard kitty we are sorry your time here is over.
Now to the cold. I know it is winter & I am not complaining, but this is coldddddddd! Since my hormones are changing and since my surgery, I cannot warm up!! I have on 3 prs of socks today and house shoes!!!
I hope all of you are warm and safe in the arms of our Lord and that serenity surrounds your heart.
Be Blessed & be well!!!
My goodness how quickly things can change! I am feeling 100% better! I was able to see my nurse and get some help with my illness. I took Mucinex and cough syrup and I can say I feel like a new woman. Ed & I got out last night and took a small walk. That felt good. I didn't go far, but it was far enough. Today I am going to try & catch up on laundry. I hate doing it, but it is so far behind, I cannot think beyond that!
Happy Birthday to my friend Linda and to John Denver. I miss his music so very much. When I need a lift or when I need inspiration, he always touches me.
So another year comes to a close. I plan on making 2010 my year for greatness. I intend to work on my health issues, and organizing my life a bit. I have too much stuff and need to off load a lot of baggage. I want to serve others more in some way and help where I can.
This year it will not be about my weight. That is under control. Eat to live not live to eat. Time to stop using food as some sort of social mortar.
I hope everyone has a great year and achieves everything they desire.
Be well & Be Blessed!
On the brink of exhaustion, and no longer strong enough to be tired, I finally saw the nurse today who has started me back on the road to feeling fabulous. I have coughed so much I am weak. No sleep and this new low calorie intake altogether, have just left me weak. So weak is my word of the day. I drove myself to the doc's office and barely made it inside and back to my car. I stopped at the grocery store and picked up cough medicine and that was like hiking a mountain. Then the snow started before I got home. I came straight in and took meds and went to bed. I feel better now, but I did not think I would make this day sane.
The coughing has eased up and the nurse says my lungs are moving air really well with minimal wheeze. No fever, good BP and overall good vitals, so what the heck is the matter??? I bet sinus.
I upped my protein today and will try to let that give me more energy as I get through this stage. Now off to sit in the bed, knit & watch TV...I got in my exercise for the day!!!!!
Be blessed and be well!!!!
PS....it is snowing in Fort Worth AGAIN!!!!!
My New Year started on Dec 23, 2009. Forever a date of my rebirth and joy. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery and am doing FABULOUS!!!!!! I can barely get in 300 calories a day and feel no hunger, no pain and no deprivation. One thing that is making my life miserable is COUGHING! UGH UGH UGH!!!!! It hurts and I can get no relief. Cough syrups have alcohol in them and I can no longer have any alcohol of any kind. *sigh* I have some good medicinal stuff here too!!! I feel like I eat all day long. At times it is a chore to eat and I hate that, but the rewards will be great. I lost 28 pounds before surgery & my beginning weight will always in my mind include that 28 pounds. I have no intention of stating my beginning weight anywhere but I will try to post progress.
Now on to the photos here. I caught Gizmo in the dryer while I was doing laundry. What a character! Of course he made a quick exit. He is crazy but we love them somehow! Enjoy!
PS...I need to get back to crafting because my mind is bored. I have so many projects I don't know what to do O:P
Be Blessed & Be Well
We are home safe and sound. As soon as I can organize my thoughts and do some laundry, I will be back to tell all. Boy what an adventure!
