Kentucky Derby . . . . . . Keeping on Track

[Martylaine]

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Sunny: I am soooo excited to hear you are doing better than last time. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Cat: Were you in the suburbs of Denver today?? I say a lady and had to do a double take. It was weird.. Knew it couldn't be you but...... I'll wear my DD's for you guys.. I'm too old to wear them outside anymore. Might scare the neighborhood dogs.. hee hee

Lashon: Thank you for the DCS.. I really need that tonight.

I have had a couple of wonderful compliments last week but a few people. Absolutely made my day(s)... One guy told me I looked like a Million Bucks... Boy, did I feel like it after that.

Weigh to go on all the weight loss going on here. I think I'm in the 160's forever....

Boy Scouts pretty much took the last bit of energy out of me tonight so I'm headed to bed earlier... This getting old stuff is for the birds....

Hope you have a wonderful and Carb free day tomorrow...

to Sherri, Tracey, Kass Sher, Pyra Glenda, Dorothy Lisa Catherine, Sweets, Bekka, Tashas, and Liz.

Good night ladies... Talk to ya'll tomorrow... PROMISE!!!

[Martylaine]

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Oops forgot what I do...
I am a Security Assistant Administrator. My job is working with people to get a gov't. clearance to do their jobs. I also am the lead that handles the Physical Security at my site.
But my best job is... Mom of 4, Mother in law of 2, Grandmother of 3 and Scoutmaster of 11 soon to be 14....

[scaleskl]

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Thanks to all for your prayers. The surgery went very well this time and I can already lift my cup to my mouth, which I couldn't do for over a week the last time, and I don't have much pain at all. I think the difference is stitches and glue instead of twisted skin stapled together. The doc literally let me tell him what he was going to do this time! When I asked where he was going to put the drain, he said anywhere I wanted him to put it. I was a little leery when the anesthesiologist asked me what he was to give me and how he was to do my anesthesia! I'm usually out when he is doing his work. At any rate, he got it right. He wasn't one of my regular, specially-trained guys that know how to do the sympathetic blocks, but he did know a bit about RSD.

I was really worried yesterday, because the weather has been just awful and it was tearing my RSD up. It was real cold this morning (7 degrees), but not too bad when I came home. I had power outages yesterday from the wind, but none so far today. The wind is kicking up a bit again.

I am by myself this time, but I'm doing fine. I think I managed to put everything I will need down where I can reach it without putting my hands above my head--which I can't do for at least a week. They know me too well! They wrote those instructions in all caps and underlined it a few times!

I miss you all and hope to be back online more in a few days. I managed to make a lot of legal foods to last me for a while. Hope everyone is staying on track. I forgot to take my 'love handles' after pictures yesterday. I get to go back to the surgeon to change my dressings on Valentine's Day--how romantic!

Glad you are feeling better. Our prayers were answered!

[scaleskl]

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I have a BS in Criminal Justice...I wanted to be a lawayer. I am currently a Special Education Teacher(high School), I am working on my Masters in Special Education and A credential in Special Education!

[lisadallasr]

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Good Morning Ladies, it is 4:30am and i have not been to sleep yet. I have had a sick daughter tonight and i finally gave up going to bed because my youngest has to get up at 6am for school, i will surely lay down and get some much needed zzz's after she leaves since my oldest is sick and probally will sleep late into the morning, i will just sleep with her, im going to cancel my hair appt until next tuesday since she is sick and even though i know my hubby is here, i have had no sleep and i would rather get that rest for i can sit up with him at night to watch a movie or two, he has been working like crazy and has not been home at night in the last 26 days, since he works nights so im looking forward to doing that, so my hair appt can just wait.

Sunny- Im so happy your surgery went well, i was praying for you, me im such a chicken when it comes to doctors and especially surgeries, i go on the 22nd and im already having some anxiety over it.

To the ladies who have big calves, that is me, i have always had muscular calves, to be honest i was just talking to a friend of mine about this earlier this evening, and telling her if im naked i look so funny, my weight did not portion out, my legs and arms look like they belong on someone of a smaller weight than me, not a skinny person or anything like that, my calves are real muscular, my thighs are not to fat, but could use a lot of toning, my arms are chunky at the top a but not to bad, but my belly my god looks like it is carrying quadruplets lol, actually i just carry all my weight in my stomach i hate it to be honest, i think i would not be so self conscious if it distriputed evenly.

Well i guess i will go im over here yawning, but if i lay down now i will only get an hour and 15minutes before i got to get up again, i think that is worse lol. Well ladies if i dont check in again in the late morning or early afternoon i just want to say i hope you all have a great tuesday and i will surely be around to check in before the day is gone!!!

[OzLover]

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Good Morning Ladies,

Hoping you all have a wonderful day!

Glenda

[sher801]

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Good Morning Derby Girls....Hope you all have a great day...

[SunnySmile501]

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Good morning Derby Girls! I had a fairly easy night last night, even if I didn't sleep much. Humming right along this morning. They've already called me this morning from the surgery center to make sure I'm not doing too much. I'm not.

I am glad to see even more Derby Sisters joining us! I've got to go back and find a couple because I don't recognize them. I do know Liz though, and I am glad you found us here. Welcome Liz!

Better go lie down and prop my arms--got quite a bit of swelling this morning, but still not much pain.

Sunny!

[jersey]

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Good Morning Derby Girls -

Just poking my head in here today to say that Mr. Scale consistently reported 244 today... yep, 244. Still puts me 4 lbs above my mini goal (due on 2/14) but I'll take it. Now TOM is right around the corner so I'll have to guard against the fickleness of the scale but still....

By the way, does anyone here use CLA or GLA supplements? Your experience? results?

we're still freezing with bouts of snow here...Spring seems pretty far away...
Everyone have a good LC day

Catherine

p.s I work in social services with disabled adults as a legal guardian...can we say *stress*

[purplecat]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

[jersey]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

Cat How difficult but it must be done. Hang in sweetie.

[scaleskl]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

Aww, give Tashiana a big hug from me. I am praying for you!

[SunnySmile501]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

Saying a prayer for you, little sis! You are doing the right thing, even if it does make you sad right now. Tough love is what he needs. It takes a lot of love to force a loved one to grow up and take responsibility for themselves. Your mom is not doing him any favors by bailing him out all the time. He will never learn if someone else always pays for what he does wrong. You are so right not to have your daughter see him like that and for her to be afraid. Makes me want to bop him a good one up side his head. Makes me want to cry that he turned her beautiful smile into a look of fear. You stay strong and don't give in. Love ya, little sis!

Sunny!

[Prya]

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Sunny--So thankful that your surgery went so much better this time! My DG sisters are right, our prayers were answered.

Cat--Sometimes those we love can't learn any other way but through having to make it on their own. You are so strong for loving your brother enough to push him to get better, and for protecting your beautiful daughter.

Catherine--Grats on your loss!

Glenda--I hope the light comes in early so you can feel better even sooner. Sending some sunshine thoughts your way!

Lisa--Hope your daughter gets over the flu soon and you are able to get some well deserved rest!

Marty--That's great about the skirt, hehe. Hope my pants get like that! Don't get discouraged, we're both gonna kick the 160's right out one of these days to never see them again.

Lashon--The DCS is wonderful!! Makes me giggle every time I see it. You'll be seeing the 20's in no time with great attitude and dedication like you have.

Liz--Welcome to DG! Glad you made it over to this wonderful group of ladies, and GRATS on your loss this week!!

Sherr--Your schedule makes me want to take a nap just hearing about it...it's amazing that you can put in so much and still make the committment to taking care of yourself. Way to go!

Kass--My first session went really well! Had fun (and yes my trainer is a cutie, which doesn't hurt at ALL) and am looking forward to going back tonight.
Hey to Sherri, Tracey, Dorothy, Sweets, Bekka and Tashas!

I work as a Production Coordinator for Walt Disney Imagineering (we build theme parks!!). A great job and I couldn't have asked for better people to work with, especially right out of graduate school.

Yesterday the scale decided to be his normal self, but it doesn't matter because I bought a pair of curvy size 8s that FIT! A bit tight, but they look good and I'll be able to wear em for a while .

Have a wonderful day everyone, take care of yourselves!

[SunnySmile501]

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Glenda--have you tried taking 1,000 mg of vitamin D3? I started that back in the fall and it really seems to help. I wish you were close enough to be my recovery nurse! That would be fun! At least you wouldn't try to make me eat crackers and drink juice.

I cleaned up my house spotless before the surgery and now I'm bored out of my skull! I can't use my arms enough to do crafts or sewing and I don't watch TV, so I am slowly going crazy. I wish it was pretty outside instead of pouring down sleet.

Prya--that's great that you can fit in size 8's! Wow! I'm impressed!

I'm gonna have to go back to see who Tashas is--that's the only one I can't place. Has Bekka been back since her happy post a couple of weeks ago??

Sunny!