London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense

'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old
friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth
records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He
will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable
lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why
the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair;
and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies
(don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable
strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when
well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in
place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from
school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired
for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his
condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed
to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to
get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin
to a student; but could not inform parents when a student
became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches
became businesses; and criminals received better treatment
than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you
couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own
home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a
woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was
hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly
awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents,
Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter,
Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his
4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone
Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized
he was gone.

Teenagers (VENT)

So my 16 soon to be 17 year old and I are at it again. I'm at a loss. We want our kids to be happy, feel safe and secure. Mine does and it came back and bit me in the ass. He has the "what are you going to do about it" attitude. So I've had to go against my own beliefs and promises I made to myself when he was born. I swore He would never be hit, he would get his gr 12 and I wouldn't kick him out. I've asked him to move out . He only needs four more classes to get his gr 12. If he would put a little effort into it he would graduate in January. He hates school, hates homework , hates chores and going to work. All normal for a teenager. Too bad its life and has to be done. Only How do you make them do it. I told him he had to sit at the table and do his homework. He sat there for 6 hrs and did nothing but bitch. I Love him so much and he abuses it. He is sullen and moody and disrespectful. I could handle the battles of raising a teenager if he was just kind and helpful once in awhile. He says what he has too, to get what he wants from me and then treats me like crap as soon as he gets it. I don't understand what happened. Hes completely different from 18 months ago. At this point all the tension and fighting isn't fair to anyone exspecially his little brother.. I've lost my son and have know idea how to get him back.

Quick update

SORRY SORRY SORRY. Its been along time since I have updated. Tomorrow will be my 3 month Surgiversary. I love my sleeve. I still have days that I can hardly eat but I think alot of it is mind over matter. I forget. (I'm just not hungry. YEAH!!!) I make myself drink protein shakes on those days. I can eat almost anything. Still haven't tried salmon again though. I do miss it. Oddly I don't drink coffee anymore. I was an addict.. Decaf tea for me. Still not getting enough water in each day. I used to drink easily 2.5 - 3 litres a day now I'm doing well to drink one. I was walking 5 km each morning. I fell off the wagon about 10 days ago. I hate the cold and its damn cold here in the morning. Going to start using my treadmill. Time to get motivated again. Had my 3 month check up Friday. Just waiting for the results of my blood tests. I still get tired, I crash out of nowhere. Dr. figures its probably low iron or vitamin D. I take a shot once a month for B12 so its not an issue. Life is busy. Kids , Hubby and all that Jazz.
Still giving away a teenage boy. Any takers. LOL
Take care everyone.

Start weight....... 211
Surgery day.........198
1. July 30/08.....183.5
2. August 6/08......181
3. August 13/08.....176.5
4. August 20/08.....175.5
5. August 27/08.....169.5
6. Sept. 3/08.....166.5
7. Sept. 10/08.....166.5
8. Sept. 17/08.....161
9. Sept. 24/08.....161.5
10. Oct. 1/08.....157 yeah!!
11. Oct. 8/08.....157
12. Oct. 15/08.....154
13. Oct. 21/08.....152.5

I'm down a total of 58.5 lbs !!!!!!

Wedneday (sorta) weigh in # 5

I did it again. I should change this to Thursday weigh in. Sorry.
Start weight 211
lost 13.5 on liquid diet to
198 lbs day of surgery

Last week 175.5

This week 169.5
Lost 6 lbs Woo HOO


Really got lots of excercise this week. I thought I was going to stall, but Yeah I was wrong. Really enjoying Isoflex chocolate protien with milk. So I'm finally getting my protien in. Over did the excercise a bit. I was dead on my feet by Monday.

Goal for the week. 5000 steps per day, tennis twicw a week, swimming twice this week, and hopefully to get out bike riding. That 6 lbs is sure motivating.

Have a great week every body.

NEVER AGAIN

Well I learned a lesson last night. I have been struggling with getting all my protein in. I thought once I could have mushies and soft food I would be able to get it with cheese, milk, bean and fish. Well Lucy (my tummy) doesn't like fish. I've tried salmon, trout, tuna and last night I tried sardines. NEVER AGAIN. They were kinda dry and sitting in my chest. Normally I would take a drink to wash it down. I took a drink and it washed it up and down the kitchen sink. Not a fun experience. fish is now officially not part of my diet. Lucy has been grumpy all day today. The only thing she didn't complain about was milk. I Think I'll give her a break and have chicken broth for supper and some milk later on. I can tell I'm really low on calories and protein. I am exhausted.

On to better things. I had a great week last week. I bought a pedometer and got at least 10,000 step or 9 km each day. I hadn't realized how little I had been doing. Now my son (Draven) and I walk the dogs in the morning and my husband and I take them for a long walk at night. We went swimming. I used to sit on the sidelines and watch, I forgot how much fun it was to play in the pool with my husband, son and his friends. I also forgot what great exercise it could be. We bought Tennis rackets and played. We suck but it was fun. I enjoyed being out and being active and made my son very happy. Now to keep the pace up. Wish me luck.

I day late ooops

Wednesday weigh in info. Only lost 1 lb this week. 176.5 to 175.5. I also lost 3.5 inches. I'm going to add my stats for the weeks I was MIA as well. I'll be better at this from now on. have a great week.

Before liquid Diet
CHEST.....46"
WAIST......46.5"
HIPS.........47"
THIGH......27.5"
BICEP......13"

Start weight 211
lost 13.5 on liquid diet to 198 lbs day of surgery.

July 30/08
waist 45 -1.5
chest 43 -3
hip 44.5 -2.5
thigh 25 -2.5
bicep 13 -0
neck 15.5 -0
Total - 9.5 inches and 14.5 lbs
198 lbs to 183.5 lbs

WED. AUG 6/08
waist 39.5 -5.5
hips 43 -1.5
chest 42 -1
thigh 24 -1
neck 14 -1.5
bicep 12 -1

Total -11.5 inches and 2.5 lbs
183.5 to 181 lbs

Aug 13/08

Down 4.5 lbs
181 to 176.5
No measurements this week.

Wed. AUG 20/08

waist 38 -1.5
hips 42.5 -0.5
chest 40.5 -1.5
thigh 24 -0
neck 14 -0
bicep 12 -0

Total 3.5 inches and 1 lb
176.5 to 175.5

Total Inches 24.5"
total LBS 35.5 LBS

Sorry I was MIA

OOps sorry, Things got pretty busy around here. I just got home from holidays last night. We went camping in the foothills of the Rockies in Alberta with my Husbands Brother and his family. We also went to visit my Brother in Lake Louise. It was nice. I hadn't seen them in 4 years. They just moved here from Ontario. Camping was great. Lots of fresh air and we did lots of exploring so I am now getting exercise. This morning I got up and walked my dogs first thing. I really want exercise to become part of my daily routine now that I'm getting my energy back. I missed 2 weeks of my Wednesday weigh ins. Again sorry. I will be back on track this Wednesday.

Have a Great week everybody!!!

Yuck to Protien

I am having such a hard time getting my protein in. It was hard before surgery but I thought because I could add different things to it now it would be easier. No such luck. My friends who haven't had WLS say chug it. I so wish I could. One glass done and over with. I miss drinking water that way too. I used to drink 8 oz at a time. I really think alot of it is in my head now. It hurt to take sips in the beginning and I kinda hold everything in my mouth and let it slowly go down. Not good when you hate protein shakes. Any suggestions on how to get over myself. I need the protein my energy has really crashed and I hate being so tired.

Head Hunger or Jelousy

So it been 11 days. No I'm not really hungry. Actually nothing TASTES very good. That being said. My wonderful husband has been doing all the planning and cooking. He decide it was time everyone started eating healthier. Tonight he made a beef stir fry. I am hiding in my room. It smells absolutely wonderful. I Love stir fry, I love vegetables all kinds. Eating protien first will be strange for me. He's always been a pretty good cook, just not adventurous. Now he's trying lots of new things. I have one child that would love to gain weight . He's about 5'7" and 120lbs. My other child is going to have to watch his weight. He is 5'1" and weights 105lbs. My husband is a pretty big guy. He needs to loose about 40lbs. We have decided while I change my eating habits its time to create better habits for everyone. Wish us luck. Oh and it is definitely Jelousy , I'm really not craving anything.

Full liquids

So I get to start full liquids today. I'm actually nervous. I think I swallow to much air. Ice and Popsicles are so much easier than drinking. I know it probably in my head. Foe breakfast I had 50ml of ff sf yogurt. Lucy (that's my tummy) Made lots of vocal complaints but no pain so that's a plus. I'm going to make a protein shake in a bit and see how that goes. I think I need something more. I've finally lost all that crazy energy I've had since surgery and I'm crashing. Could be the flu. Who know. Have a great day everybody..

Wednesday Weekly Weight In# 1

Hello everybody. So today is one week from my surgery or 3 wks from the start of
pre-op. Liquid diet lost 13.o lbs total.
since surgery lost 14.5 lbs
Total loss in 3 weeks 27.5 lbs.

I am soooo happy. I feel great. Well except I have a cold.
I have also lost 9.5 inches.

I'm home from Mexico

Hey Everybody. Things are good. I'm still pretty swollen inside but its getting better. Really glad to be home. Dr Joya and his team were awesome all the way through. Just a quick note to say hello and I'm alive and well. I'll post my experience after some sleep. Its 1:37am right now. Oh also weekly weigh ins will be on Wednesday's since that was my surgery day. I do have to say I have lost 9lbs since surgery and 21lbs since the 9th of July I think. just over two weeks almost 3 actually. Sooo excited. Chat again soon Okay got up this morning. 7am and re weighted myself. Lost 11lbs since surgery. Total is 24 lbs in 20 days.

In my husbands words. I've lost a daisy and a Moo. Thats 2 of my 3 dogs. Good visual for me.

Anngie

I cheated!!!! Twice!

Hello again. So I was bad. I cheated not once but twice. I went to Calgary to pick up my passport yesterday and I was so hungry at lunch time and just couldn't make myself drink another protien shake. I still ate healthy though. I had a wrap with lettuce, tomatoe, cucumber, green pepers and a chicken brest. And I threw away most of the actual wrap. Tonight I gave in and ate a handful of crackers. I really need to get back on track. Only 5 days left. Yikes!!! I called my Dr this morning and got permission to eat lean meat. I'm just not getting enough protien in or I'm not keeping it in. Anyways Confession is good for the soul, so I confessed. 13lbs down so far....

7 days Till Mexico

So in 7 days I'll be on a plane to Mexico. Kinda sucks to be going during their rainy season , but putting off surgery due to poor weather would be kinda silly. LOL I meet Dr Joya and have surgery in 9 days. So I'm a little less excited at the moment. This liquid diet is taking its toll. Threw up twice this morning, feeling really nauseous still. I know I'm not getting enough protein but I really am trying. I'm only allowed 3 shakes and FF yogurt and off course clear liquids for 14 days. I'm totally turned off food. Should be a good thing but I'd rather not eat then drink the shakes. That's not okay I have to get over it. I want to lose weight in a healthy manner not starve myself. So onto a more positive note I have lost 12 Lbs since last week. I never lose weight no matter what I do ,so this amazes me. You know I just got that really warm feeling. The one that makes you smile. I really know I made the right choice and this will work for me.

I have a question. Anyone have issues with insomnia on a protein diet? I haven't had a good nights sleep since I started. Any insite would be great.

I joined the ranks of Youtube Vlogs

So I decided to join youtube and keep a video log of my VSG journey. I think it will be great to look at as I go along and down the road to see how WLS changes my life. Also I hope I'll be able to help someone else someday that's considering this journey. i know watching other peoples blogs helped and continues to inspire me. Hope you'll take a peek.

Also I started my Liquid diet. I am starving . I know part of it is head hunger, but the noises coming from my stomach tell me its really not happy. Now I gotta get my butt in gear and go buy balloons so I can start to prep my Lungs for surgery.

PCOS

Okay so I realized after I read Beth's comment on my last post that I've never really said anything about PCOS. Since PCOS is the major contributor to me having WLS I will explain briefly.
Basically it causes a bunch of different issues and most people with PCOS don't seem to get them all. Thank God. My symptoms are, Acne, Excess facial hair, Depression, and Insulin resistance. The insulin resistance is the major issue. Because of irregular insulin levels the body craves carbs and thinks it need to hold on to everything I put in My mouth. I worked out with a trainer 5 days a week for an hour for six months, ate healthy and didn't loose any weight. (frustrating)Weight gain tends to be around the mid section which makes my asthma worse. So my Dr suggested WLS. I've added a link for anyone that would like to know more about PCOS, its symptoms and treatments. Thanks for Reading.

http://www.managingpcos.org.au/content/view/13/26/

16 DAYS AND COUNTING

So everything is all set. Surgery is paid for (well I have the cash so to speak) The flights are booked and in 14 days I'll be in Puerto Vallarta and in 16 days I will have my sleeve. My husband keeps asking me if I'm excited. I'm not sure how I feel. All of a sudden time is moving so quickly. I will say I am not excited about the two week liquid pre-op diet. Yuck. Although I finally found 2 protein drinks I can drink without gagging. PVL mango peach cooler and PVL peanut butter chocolate shake. The shake is kinda sweet but its good if its really cold. I also made jello with the cooler in it and its pretty good. I suck at following strict diets but I guess if I want this surgery I'm gonna have to suck it up for at least the next 5 weeks. Then mushies Mmmmm (yuck) I think I will live on cream of wheat, yogurt, apple sauce, jello, and mashed potatoes. Pureed meat just sounds disgusting. I'm pretty nervous about surgery not because of where it is but because there are things that can go wrong with any surgery and I'll admit I'm a bit of a wuss. I have a bad shoulder and back and I am more terrified of the pain caused by the build up of gas than anything else. Okay enough of that. Time to think positive I'm gonna be one of those people that are out shopping as soon as they're release from the hospital. positive attitude is half the battle right. So I can't believe I'm actually gonna do this but here is my absolutely awful before pic. NO prettying it up. Be Kind.

Okay I'm all better

So the nice man from the bank called and everything is good to go. No need for the temporary insanity from last night.

Stressed, I hate waiting....

Okay so I was all excited because our loan got approved. Well now I've crashed. We had to pay off 2 small bills and then everything was supposed to be good and they woulds get all the paperwork drawn up for my DH and I to sign. So I pay the bills take the receipts in and ask what type of wait I'm looking at. The guy says well I have to give it to my manager and he'll send it back out and we'll wait to see if they need to do an appraisal on your house. I said pardon me. I thought you told my husband on the phone that once we paid these everything would be in order. He said well I think if they wanted an appraisal they would have said so when they asked for the receipts. Here's the good part,
"but I can't guarantee it". I hate banks. I could be stressed for nothing but I have this fear that he's gonna call tomorrow and say they need an inspection. Then we wait. They inspect and we wait some more. Then if were lucky they agree with the realtor's appraisal of our home and give us the loan. Or they say sorry and i have to start all over again. I really hate waiting... I mean really really hate it. If they say no it will be at least another year before I can get the cash together. Evan that depends on me being well enough to work which is why I want the surgery. I a vicious circle. Pray for me that when the call comes tomorrow it will be a resounding YOU'RE APPROVED.. Sorry for the vent.

I Got Approved

YEAH!!! I have been trying to get the money together for months to go to Dr Joya in Mexico and have VSG wls surgery. I finally got approved and the money will be in my account in 2 weeks. Here I come Mexico.

I am scared and excited and anxious and so many other emotions at the moment. I never really believed it would happened. I figured the bank would turn me down or my husband would fight me or our car would die and I'd never be able to afford to do this. Now it feels real. I'm finally moving forward. I have the money. My husband and children are supportive. have a friend who will watch my kids and dogs, and a back up in place for both. Its really going to happen and I am going to get healthy again.

DRINKING AND DRIVING. " IDIOTS "

So I spent the afternoon in court. I drove a friend and stayed to bring her home. Much to my surprise another friend or more like an aquaintience was there for the same reason. They had both been charged with DUI. This was my first time in a court room in 16 yrs. The excuses people gave were amazing. I was sickened by the whole thing.

Back to my friends. One was drunk and admits it freely but the breathalyzer test was inconclusive twice and only registered on the third try. She's going to fight the charge. The friend I went with swears she wasn't drunk. She had a couple drinks early in the evening and quit drinking. At the end of the night a bunch of guys who had drank way to much had no ride home and she gave them a lift. As she dropped them off she was pulled over. She took 4 breathalyzers all inconclusive and offered to do a blood test which the officer declined. 3 hrs passed, He then took her licence and let her call someone to come pick her up. Its now 5am and she is in the middle of nowhere. The whole situation was handled poorly and evan if she had been over the limit she will probably get off due to the officers negligence. I really hope my friend was telling the truth and that she really was responsible enough to make the right decision . I'm not saying she would blatantly lie to me , only that alcohol does effect judgement and maybe she was worse off than she thought.

Now that I have given you the story I will give you my opinion on what my friends did and on DRINKING AND DRIVING. I want to kick both thier asses. First let me say both of my friends are single moms. The fact that they would endanger their lives (let alone everyone else on the roads) and possibly leave their children alone in this world drives me crazy. They are supposed to be setting a good example for their children. I told them both they were idiots and I in no way condoned their behaviour not that I got through to either one. The worst part is The girl we ran into there has no remorse. She only wishes she hadn't gotten caught and I'm sure drove herself home with no licence. I also whole heartedly believe she will be a repeat offender. I have more hope that my friend will think twice about driving evan after only 2 drinks. I intend to have more discussions with her on the topic.

Some facts taken from MADD Canada's website

MADD Canada estimates there are somewhere between 1,280 and 1,500 impaired crash fatalities in Canada each year (3.5-4.1 deaths per day). (2005)

MADD Canada estimates that approximately 71,413 individuals were injured in impaired driving crashes (196 per day). (2005)

Impaired driving remains Canada’s number one criminal cause of death. An average of 4 Canadians are killed and another 190 are seriously injured every day as a result of impaired driving. (Feb.28/2008)

I believe we are all well educated in the reasons of why we should't drink and drive it sickens me that evan with the knowledge so many still choose the drink and drive. I have lost several friends in this stupid senseless way. They were all young victims most in thier teens and early 20's. They had so much to look forward too. The hardest part is that in most cases the people who took thier lives continue on with thier own with very few lasting consequences. I honestly hope that what they have taken from us will haunt them untill the day thet die. I know that it sounds harsh but so is losing so many for such a stupid reason.

MEME borrowed from She's a Rebel, She's a Saint

Basically, you look at the word and enter the very first reaction that enters your mind. Doesn't matter how many words it takes, just give your reaction to the word.

Beer: Cold, BBQ's

Sex: hummmm, Maybe tonight

McDonald: Dan (old friend)

Relationship: Important, special

Purple: Flowers

Power Rangers: Trouble

Steroids: Arnie or Simpson

Cartoons: Scooby dooby dooooooo

The President: stess, a mess

Tupperware: good stuff

Santa Claus: family, Christmas

Halloween: Mackenzies Birthday (My Son)

Alice: in Wonderland

Myspace: Never been

Clowns: flowers, big feet

Marriage: Wonderful and worth the work

Paris: someday

Patty: cake

Redheads: Reba, Temper temper

Blondes: Are not more fun

One night stands: oops, I did what

Donald Trump: Get a haircut already

Neverland: Nana and Tink!!

Pixie: Girly, cute, dust

Word: association

Vanilla ice cream: not for me

Hooters: Why????

High School Musical: Never seen it.

Pajamas: Comfy

Woody: woodpecker, Cheers

Wet Socks: Skiing, uncomfortable

Reality: Bytes

Honey: Oh suger suger, you are my.....

Money: more please

Butter: Tarts, popcorn

Secret: clearance, mean trouble

Concequences, Whats that? (RANT)

It would be my 16 yr old asking that question. Things have been a little crazy with him lately. He went to fireworks in the next town over last weekend. A couple of local kids that had been drinking wanted to fight. He managed to leave without any altercations. Then 2 days ago he goes there again to visit his girlfriend. One of these boys assaults him. No they didn't fight, he was assaulted from behind. Grabbed punched in the ear and then in the temple knocking him unconscious. At this point another kid stepped in (A Girl) and the kids took off. The girls brought him home. He calls me and he's pretty upset and asks me to come home. He was a little off but I really thought he was just upset. That is until I handed him the phone to speak with the police. HE COULDN'T even give them his full name. Off to the hospital where I find out he had been unconscious. He's okay black and blue , told to take it easy, no work , school or gaming allowed. Not a happy kid. Tonight I give in and let him go to a friends to sit around a fire and just hang out. There is Adult supervision and I tell them what to watch for. No problem. Accept now it is 12:53 and he was to be home 1.5 hrs ago. Consequences if he's not being careful ,if he has a set back, are not good. He doesn't seem to understand its about his health. I'm not just being a nag. I am so pissed. I give a little and this is what I get. I am so unimpressed. At this point I am thinking the worst. They went out and hes gotten in a bad spot again. Not my normal train of thought. This is not his normal behaviour. So I ask what should the consequences be??? I can think of lots but grounding him means I basically have to babysit. Take electronics Dr. already did. His cell phone, mine rings off the hook. Oh and just to add to my frustration his cell phone is off. Called his girlfriend twice she says he's on his way. They live 5 min away and its been half an hour. I am praying for patience, I'm running low at this point. Well off I go to try and track him down. I'll be the embarrassing Mom tonight, no skin off my ass. Wish me luck.

webfitti

Why did I do that????

So I decided today was the day to take my measurements after all the scale isn't everything. Why did I start my day off this way? I must have been in denial. I really had no idea my waist was that big. Great way to start the day.
Here goes
CHEST.....46"
WAIST......46.5"
HIPS.........47"
THIGH......27.5"
BICEP......13"

The really sad part is 6 yrs ago my waist was only 3" bigger than my thigh. That's what really shocked me. Okay enough of the complaining, time to get motivated and start making some changes. Last wk I set getting all my water as a goal. So far so good. This week I am going to start taking vitamins and I have started walking my 3 dogs everyday. I know water, vitamins and exercise are going to be crucial to my health and success after surgery so I'm trying to make them habits now.
WISH ME LUCK.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS TO EVERYONE.

Getting over myself and moving on.

I'm being silly and I know I am but still I persist. I started this blog so I could empty my head at night. Just let go of the days events. Then I read other peoples blogs and think "They are so interesting, so deep, so funny, so intelligent." These thoughts have kept me from blogging. I think why would anyone want to read about my boring life? Then I remembered I'm not wring this for other people I'm writing it for me. If someone else gets something from it that's great, but it really wasn't the point. That being said, Here I go....

Things have been crazy around my house. Draven my youngest has had 2 field trips this week and he in the Zone at school which is a form of detention. I don't usually interfere with the schools disciplinary tactics, but this has gone on for over two weeks. No recess, No lunch hour for a 10 yr old boy for over two weeks. What did he do?? He spoke english. He goes to a francophone school and they are only allowed to speak english in english class. The length seems extreme. The principle says its only supposed to be 3 days. We have a problem. The math means he's been caught 5 times since this began. The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different result. His teacher is insane. This is not working. Not only is it not working, but a boy who loved school now hates to go. Would you want to go each day knowing you were in trouble before you Evan got there? The principle agreed and as of tomorrow he is no longer in the zone. With a warning from me that if he doesn't want to end up there again please think before you speak and make sure it comes out in french.

Next My husband has decided he's not happy in his career he wants to move up the later. YEAH well kinda, It means going away more, taking courses and going back to school. Thank God for the Internet. Two of his courses start this week.

My 17 year old starts exams this week. His first one was today. The battle to make him understand he still needs to study has begun. I have a great kid. He doesn't smoke or drink or swear at me. (no really he doesn't we actually have a TMI relationship) When it comes to school we really but heads. He quit once for two weeks, full time work at a grocery store wasn't his idea of fun. Now I need him to pass these classes and do one more semester, Doesn't seem like much to me. But to him its his whole life, its forever, (yes I remember feeling that way)
Wish me luck I need it.

Lastly I have been sick all week. A migraine causing nausea, and of course an all around bad mood. I feel sorry for them all. Its not a good week to bug Mom. Here's to tomorrow hopefully a healthier happier day.

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This is some Supplies to Remember when going to Mexico for VSG This imformation was given by Joyce Deer on Dr Joya's message board.

Supplies, Misc Thoughts and Extra Expenses

Gause pads and paper tape
GasX
Hotel serves breakfast
Laptop
Bandaids, butterfly
Hotel serves bites around 5 pm
DVDs - movies at hotel ~$18
Hotel has broth, tea, water
Ask for a Wheelchair at PV Airport
$50 in ones (for tips)
Medications
non SF popsicles in main front lobby bar
Watermelon Juice at bar
$20 upgrade to ocean front w/balcony
Heating Pad
Bogarts - Onion Soup Broth
No gum, carbonation, straws
Medications in PV?
Pill Splitter
Ask hotel for foam pad for bed top
7' balloons from Walmart
Spanish for PAIN is DOLOR?
Dilute juices with 50% water
Tip Natalie too!
wash rags
Fitday.com-track weight loss afterwards
straws ok after a while - little coffee stirrers great
check cell phone long distance plan or set up SKYPE on computer
tea maker
Loose fitting clothes
sunscreen
no fingernail/toenail polish
Tylenol/no ibuprofen l
ight sports bra or no wires
disposable plastic spoons extra suitcases for purchases
Bottled water, jello at Walmart -
"camera"

BROADENING MY HORIZENS

About six months ago I started looking into WLS, which lead me to reading forums, which lead me to blogs. All new to me. I feel like I've gotten a chance to know so many amazing people this way. It amazes me how open people are about their lives triumphs and struggles. Shed a few tears and had lots of laughs. The whole thing seems therapeutic. That's where I decided to give it a shot. So excuse the bumpy and possibly very boring start. I'll learn and grow with time.