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<img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w33p79t/s-weight.png"></a>celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-13799031310496877712011-03-01T03:53:00.003+11:002011-03-01T04:41:09.806+11:00Good God - A Post !!!!You would think my nimble little sausage fingers would be punching the crap out my keyboard in the frenzy of telling you everything that has happened since I last posted in November (Gawd! has it been that looooong!)<br /><br />I have heaps to tell you, so much so I am having trouble relaying it in some sort of comprehensible structure which is pissing off my perfectionist self.<br /><br />I will give it a go.<br /><br />The injury I suffered at work has been a major factor of my life since I last posted. Still having moderate/severe pain in my hip,foot and pelvis,still can only sleep for 4 hours in bed before having to get up and sleep in the recliner and only if I take something to knock me out.Starting to worry about getting addicted to the pain meds.Went to a injury specialist just before Xmas and he said I had would be permanently disabled and suffer from this for the rest of my life and will need surgery down the track on my hip and sacral area - Oh goodie !<br /><br />Life has been pretty boring as I cannot just up and go out to simple things like shopping as if I walk for longer than 10 mins my hip,lower back and nether regions go into spasm and causes great pain. The next day I feel like Ive run the London Marathon.Housework is near non existent and it is hard to get anyone to do anything without asking them, which then causes me more stress as their reaction is like I've asked them to donate me one of their kidneys.<br /><br />Work has not been too supportive , I continued to be victimised or "micromanaged" by one of the Managers, as that's how he operates when he wants someone to leave, I've seen it with 3 other people who DON'T work there anymore.Suffice to say I'm someone when backed into a corner no matter how stressed or traumatised I am, will come out fighting like a banshee.Good news is he resigned last week - yay!so now we will see if it was just him or he was doing someone highers dirty work.<br /><br />What pisses me off is I did this at work and after being a loyal and trusted employee for 12 years you would think I had some credibility and they would know my ethics. It only tells me they 1) Don't believe me (and the 6 Dr's I have seen) and 2) Once you become a liability your no use to them as it "Will only increase our insurance premiums"<br /><br />The case is still with the lawyers and we will know in the next 1-2 months where we stand and if we have to take it to the Commission.<br /><br />My daughter moved back home after Uni ended last year and her dreams of moving in with friends have been squashed as she expected Mummy & Daddy to pay which we did last year (after her scholarship ran out mid year).I told her we could not sustain paying for everything and that if she had a job and helped contribute we would be able to help out.Well that was like talking to a brick wall, not interested in getting a job which frustrates the hell out of me. I can't understand why you would not want to earn money and become more independent. I love my daughter very much - in fact she's been the one who helps me keep it together but giving her everything is not teaching her life skills.<br /><br />I think I will call it for now as my bum and back is starting to ache - time to pop some pills!!<br /><br />Back soon with Part 2 !celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-38602586105220842222010-11-06T11:09:00.006+11:002010-11-06T21:36:16.716+11:00QUEEN OF THE PROCRASTINATORSWell I kept to my promise of updating regularly didn't I - <strong>NOT !</strong><br /><br />I think the black dog has something to do with how my life is at the moment - no purpose and all over the place.I just can't seem to get things done they just drag on and on and I spend hours doing stuff but on the surface looks like I've done nothing. I hate it when I'm like that absolutely<strong> HATE IT !</strong><br /><br />Last time I posted I told you about my workplace injury. The pelvic fracture is getting better but the hip issue is not improving at all. To make matters worse the insurance company have declined my case which really devastated me. So now I have to get a lawyer and go through the motions of appealing which is going to be a right pain in the arse.<br /><br />Oh and I sacked my Doctor, the one I had been going to for over 26 years - just fed up with his complacency and also the fact he misdiagnosed two major things this year, a bit sad really as he did his residency the same time and at the same hospital I did my nursing training.<br /><br />Work is also a problem I think they are trying to give me the shove as within 30 minute of being told my case was declined I get hauled into the office and told I take too much leave and am away from work FAR two much, and I should cut down on my annual leave and long service leave.Hmmmm they have to authorise this leave before I take it so if it is a problem why do they sign off on the form and if I am entitled to the leave I should be able to take it when I freaking well want to.<br /><br />Mind you they told me this 3 days before I was taking 3 weeks Long Service Leave as my mother was having a knee replacement and I was helping her and my 82 year old father out, so I question there motives.<br /><br />Just found out my nephew has been in a bad motorcycle accident,has extensive facial injuries,fractured ribs sternum and a bleed on the brain.It's happened in another state so cannot go and see him straight away will see if we can get there next weekend maybe.<br /><br />On the weight front - well don't ask lol! It's not good have put on weight and am disgusted in myself as my two year bandaversary is in a couple of weeks and back then I envisaged I would be under well and truly under the 100 kg mark.<br /><br />As previously promised here is the shot taken of me before the wedding I spoke about in my previous post.I'm standing funny as I didn't ant a shot with the crutches.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyqkz86wttlIcD_9mf7N2pp-ZZdb_vUk7GSsURomeeNfuS9o6mtWhezZtj9GRuAAeNxv3_dNE0LagobJdRuV-6JJotwrGJngOdoEh7NWmckt3HxVHO2WehQ1wFX0Kj1aK6NwGG6YkJeh8/s1600/IMG_0437.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyqkz86wttlIcD_9mf7N2pp-ZZdb_vUk7GSsURomeeNfuS9o6mtWhezZtj9GRuAAeNxv3_dNE0LagobJdRuV-6JJotwrGJngOdoEh7NWmckt3HxVHO2WehQ1wFX0Kj1aK6NwGG6YkJeh8/s320/IMG_0437.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536328899634563746" /></a><br /><br />Anyhow have to go, want to say some prayers for my nephew.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-41085755823862335622010-08-28T07:31:00.003+10:002010-08-28T07:41:29.536+10:00QUICK ONEAm a little tired and sore after returning to work for 3 days, but on the whole everything went OK.<br /><br />Today hubby and I are attending his best friends wedding (second marriage), it's in the city at The Rocks and we have booked a nice hotel across the road from the venue which is on the waterfront, so should be nice as I love the views over Sydney Harbour.<br /><br />The bad part is I have to negotiate about 18 stairs and ring ahead so they can open the back door for me. If we did not do that I would have another 2 flights to contend with.<br /><br />If I remember I will try and take some shots glammed up (might even show you my crutch - ha ha) and of the hotel and surrounds.<br /><br />As we say here in Oz "avagoodweekend" folks.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-368505650841208832010-08-24T12:00:00.003+10:002010-08-24T12:31:01.097+10:00LONG OVERDUEThis is a long overdue post - sorry.<br /><br />Did not set out to be away for so long, but I just got sick and tired of only having depressing news to report and also felt my readers felt like that as well.<br /><br />I set a few things in motion and intended to come back with some positive posts when my plans were completed but it as not worked out the way I would have liked.<br /><br />Anyways I'm here now and will summarise what has been going on over the last 3 months or so:-<br /><br />My daughter had problems with living away from home, became quite depressed due to homesickness and had to be refereed to a Dr.<br /><br />My daughter also fractured her foot on the last day of Uni, did her final performance assessment with a broken foot and spent a very boring 6 weeks at home in a aircast boot poor kid.<br /><br />Had continued pain from my fall at work in January. Been having weekly massages for the muscle spasm and popping pain pills by the hundreds I suspect.<br /><br />Reorganised our finances.<br /><br />My beloved Aunty and Godmother died after a 4 week illness.<br /><br />Pain from fall worsened over the last 4 weeks. Had to go and buy crutches as I could not put any weight on my right leg. Dr treating me for adducter strain or tear. <br /><br />Due to pain have also been self medicating with my choice of meds - FOOD !Weight<br />got up to 118 kg again from 107 kg (Holy snapping arseholes !!! EEEK)<br /><br />Finally my Immunologist ordered a Bone Scan I have two fractures in the pelvis - FUCK - no wonder I have been in agony and thinking of getting a new GP as I feel he is to complacent regarding me. This is the second thing this year he has misdiagnosed am over it.<br /><br />Told today the fractures can take 2 - 12 months to heal, treatment is no weight bearing and rest - great.<br /><br />Because this is Workers Comp and 7 mths after the injury I have had some pretty disappointing attitudes from people I work with. You would think after 12 years of service they would know my character and integrity by now and not judge me as a malingerer.<br /><br />Mother is unwell , she needs a knee replacement, I told her she should get it done and I will take time off work to help her out, now with my problems this makes this hard.<br /><br />Have put a check on the food, weight now 112.7kg.<br /><br />Anyways that enough for today, my bum is sore from sitting, will catch up on all your blogs and promise not to be away for so long next time.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-42911445617731882562010-05-05T08:08:00.002+10:002010-05-05T08:20:03.572+10:00LOST THE PLOTMy past experiences with the hospitalisation,dog being sick and SIL being killed has caught up with me.<br /><br />The "black fog" has returned and I've lost the plot with life at the moment.<br /><br />Have been medicating my self with food and have gained some of the weight I lost while sick.<br /><br />Dog is still sick having cluster seizures and was hospitalised last week again, every time he goes in it's another $1.5K which is straining our already dismal finances and causing arguments with hubby.<br /><br />I know if it continues will we have get my boy put down as his quality of life is suffering, the thought of it puts a knife through my heart as he is truly loved and a wonderful companion when everybody pisses off and leaves me at home alone.<br /><br />There is a quote on the calender today by Elbert Hubbard<br /><br />"Loneliness is to endure the presence of one who does not understand".<br /><br />How true.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-65982316110585651132010-04-08T04:38:00.001+10:002010-04-08T05:02:57.894+10:00TIME FOR AN UPDATE - ME THINKS!Where to start? <br /><br />So much time has elapsed and so much crap has happened in between, you know the usual day to day crap, as they say "same shit different smell" - lol!<br /><br />My SIL funeral was two weeks ago, nice service though very short only 15 mins and no wake after wards which I thought was a bit crappy as people had come interstate to pay their respects. I think wakes are good for the families to get together and reminisce the good times rather than focusing on the bad. Oh well that just my opinion. <br /><br />Her hubby didn't make it out of hospital to attend the funeral, in fact he is still in battling a chest infection hampered by all his broken ribs - poor bugger, imagine how he feels as he was the driver as fault.<br /><br />My daughter is home for the week on an Easter break, I want to go to Uni,I want to have a weeks break after only being there for a month - what a life. She is going well and enjoying it, not many written assessments as most are of a practical nature.<br /><br />She has one coming up where is has to sing an Operatic Scale which is in Italian, she is a Alto Soprano, and very nervous about it as it's done in front of the whole class.<br /><br />Went back to the Dr's yesterday with my abscess, it's healing slowing, about a week after I came home from hospital the thing burst, which I think was the best thing for it as it has progressed from then. So as of now I don't have to have the port removed which is good news for now. My weight was down on his scale by 4 kgs since my last visit in February so we were both happy with that,though I copped the usual lecture on doing some exercise- yadda yadda yadda! (Though I know he is right)<br /><br />Anyhow better sign off it's 5am here as I woke at 3am and couldn't go back to sleep, so will try and lay down for an hour before the alarm goes off.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-91728408318875921902010-03-19T17:03:00.011+11:002010-03-20T16:48:22.922+11:00WAR WOUNDS & WEIGH INFinally learnt how to transfers photos to the laptop so here a a few of my war wounds and my daughters accommodation<br /><br />My arm and hand after the massacre I got trying to put a cannula in, he had three goes then had to get a Dr from ICU .These bruises are a week old so I'm sure you can imagine what they looked and felt like the day after.The understatement of the year was "just a scratch" as they jab you, it's sort of like "Yes, I'll love you in the morning" when you have a one night stand.(Not that I have ever had one - lol!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIC2LNdT-POMym7-3SduK-Js9vWMJkc9tQV2X4hyphenhyphenUuBIHE6H7XyjYRftlxCO7LkDkTMM_KjNrIwrRxkL3sSibl8JyGrNfspXUSdgKbkYEvnJRUePGrkP3S1TwdeG60HoTeaynbs4-Ea85/s1600-h/IMG_0297.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIC2LNdT-POMym7-3SduK-Js9vWMJkc9tQV2X4hyphenhyphenUuBIHE6H7XyjYRftlxCO7LkDkTMM_KjNrIwrRxkL3sSibl8JyGrNfspXUSdgKbkYEvnJRUePGrkP3S1TwdeG60HoTeaynbs4-Ea85/s400/IMG_0297.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450222310036951122" /></a><br /><br />My belly where the abscess was over the top of the lapband port, this was taken today and is 300% better than it was. Imagine something the size of a large lemon and sticking out about one third from the abdominal wall, combined with a red fiery rash from the cellulitis covering all of abdomen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc5CSG65e_hACs6qpOmP3mclkWDvrpNkUw9npQb2zRaYNYnL1aq1nCnm9XzVHiBSV7P0SzLEJl6K3r4obrlGKeieu4fTzYkd34F1M3Pfe6_UPiWH5wfFjdxeUTeeqtVKbgBi61FZUXLi_/s1600-h/IMG_0298.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc5CSG65e_hACs6qpOmP3mclkWDvrpNkUw9npQb2zRaYNYnL1aq1nCnm9XzVHiBSV7P0SzLEJl6K3r4obrlGKeieu4fTzYkd34F1M3Pfe6_UPiWH5wfFjdxeUTeeqtVKbgBi61FZUXLi_/s400/IMG_0298.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450224000490269362" /></a><br /><br />Below are some photos of where my daughter is staying, though small a bright airy room.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfE_w8tlMdt5All24bdRTDQaDe4IalRECJ9PnMw0Sc7qNd4ONJuIF5d_-Xy5DJepaCYhcq7NYIdOzSbwjU9IF7yWFHREqx0fVO7wKQ0fK01I71ifMcK8eU2nwlswJglzsqNUiKI12vPvQf/s1600-h/IMG_0286.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfE_w8tlMdt5All24bdRTDQaDe4IalRECJ9PnMw0Sc7qNd4ONJuIF5d_-Xy5DJepaCYhcq7NYIdOzSbwjU9IF7yWFHREqx0fVO7wKQ0fK01I71ifMcK8eU2nwlswJglzsqNUiKI12vPvQf/s400/IMG_0286.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450583654865460130" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVhBrTn-yzZby-XpQrjevujfg_JpjOAN-RPrkA9FqA-mthFtj5ieOC7MjdveuzBQ_BpIvcn7-r4L97eX4TZWfPgINY-mXBpRbdiXjySBs8wk1ZTms4FXu3vp5YfoQSzjsmFQ_VKGrTsdu/s1600-h/IMG_0288.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVhBrTn-yzZby-XpQrjevujfg_JpjOAN-RPrkA9FqA-mthFtj5ieOC7MjdveuzBQ_BpIvcn7-r4L97eX4TZWfPgINY-mXBpRbdiXjySBs8wk1ZTms4FXu3vp5YfoQSzjsmFQ_VKGrTsdu/s400/IMG_0288.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450585726526942658" /></a><br /><br />Oh, almost forgot weighed in today at 107.7 kgs so a loss of 2.3kg since last time.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-18768589303583855142010-03-17T19:08:00.002+11:002010-03-17T19:28:16.238+11:00THE DRAMAS CONTINUES<strong>WARNING DON'T READ THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IF WEAK OF STOMACH OR EATING!</strong><br /><br />I had my abscess drained today by the biggest bloody needle I have ever seen, they removed about 10mls of pus and sent it away for testing. The pus was green which I thought was apt as today is St Patricks Day (sorry for my sick sense of humor)<br /><br />Everything going well I will be discharged on Friday and then it's a waiting game for a couple of weeks as to whether this clears up. If it doesn't then it's the knife and having to have my lapband port removed until the infection clears up, then having another surgery to put the blasted thing back, so I hope this does not happen.<br /><br />We received more bad news yesterday, my husbands sister and brother in law were involved in a head on collision. My SIL died instantly and my BIL is in ICU. My poor hubby is alone at home coping with this as I'm here and as you know my daughter moved out 3 weeks ago to start Uni. <br /><br />He went to see his BIL today and was upset further to find his BIL in the same unit and the same bed as my brother was in 4 years ago when he was crushed at work and later died,it upset me as well, so I've had a fairly emotional day, worrying about everything.<br /><br />As they say things happen in three's so I hope this is the end of the bad news and dramas.<br /><br />There is good news with Oscar, he is recovering and will also be discharged on Friday(as long as he continues to be fit free) so I'm looking forward to giving him a big hug and a kiss from mum.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-23329503367356951902010-03-15T19:11:00.003+11:002010-03-15T20:28:16.033+11:00AND THE WINNER IS......Sorry this is a little late but the day has been filled with drama - coming from a few different areas.<br /><br />First of all thank you to all my cyber friends who responded I liked all of the responses guessing I was in a far away (and more exciting place) than where I am now but the winner is Margaret who correctly guessed I'm in (insert expletive here) hospital again.<br /><br />To cut a long story short I had a small pimple like thingo on my stomach,which in the space of 36 hours went from the size of a twenty cent piece to a full blown hot,burning rash over my whole abdomen (and remember my abdomen is so big it deserves it 's own postcode - lol!) turned out to be a bad case of cellutitis, which is a bacterial infection of the deepest layers of the skin.<br /><br />To add to this drama the pimple was right over the top of my lap band port site, so I had a grapefruit size ball of infection sticking out my stomach about a third, to add to the rash on my stomach which honestly felt like someone had thrown acid over me, I could not even stand water from the shower on it.<br /><br />I knew I was in trouble so took myself straight away to my immunologist who nearly fell off his chair and said you will not be going home and need to be admitted immediately for IV antibiotics - that was last Tuesday and I'm still here.<br /><br />After establishing the lap band was not the cause of the infection I have been on heavy duty antibiotics as the swelling around the port, though reduced is still having fluid in it and is around 4cm x 4cm. I had it scanned today and pending a good result I was expecting to come home tomorrow.<br /><br />Even though I have not received the final results, the initial signs are not good as it's not self contained and there is a small opening into the abdomen which could mean big trouble if the infection was to get inside the perineal cavity (where all your guts are). If that is he case then I'm in for a operation to drain and clean out the area and remove the port so the infection is not carried to my stomach - just great isn't it - I'm gutted (sorry for the pun)<br /><br />To add to that my darling boy had severe seizures again today and had to be taken back sown to doggie ICU again, so I'm a bit of a mess at the moment,as I just can't lose him - not now anyway. SO please say a prayer for my baby and maybe a little one for me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MMEvXVub4sFDgRDFgQ7sdXnwBBInoQguZtEm8L90Pu1fZdbuHauMRsQhyjjDIrlpN8_B1bYC1rwzWJkkiJq7E6D3XzfQ-X_1dyQzKxDIpGLVv5Yg34qQHdsXDaRBjEGqm1fIL-qbsl-j/s1600-h/IMG_0115.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MMEvXVub4sFDgRDFgQ7sdXnwBBInoQguZtEm8L90Pu1fZdbuHauMRsQhyjjDIrlpN8_B1bYC1rwzWJkkiJq7E6D3XzfQ-X_1dyQzKxDIpGLVv5Yg34qQHdsXDaRBjEGqm1fIL-qbsl-j/s400/IMG_0115.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448789073706406002" /></a>celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-16793592332550501812010-03-13T16:22:00.004+11:002010-03-13T16:26:31.177+11:00CAN YOU GUESSGuess where I am - answer tomorrow or Monday<br /><br />Please leave your answer in the comments section (even if you dont usally comment)celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-62152143816677614922010-03-03T07:51:00.005+11:002010-03-03T08:04:28.504+11:00DANCE ! BOOGIE WONDERLANDHubby and I took our daughter to her new residence on Sunday for her Uni start last Monday.<br /><br />I handled it better than I expected, though I did have a bad day a few days before when I thought the world was ending.<br /><br />I'm happy with where she is staying, 5 mins from the Mall one way and 5 mins to the beach the other direction.It's such a pretty beachside city. I took some photo of her room and will add then when I work out how to transfer to my laptop via the memory card.<br /><br />Work is crazy at the moment and to top it off I have been dumped with two major projects - great just what I need.<br /><br />Weight wise is going well weighed in today at 110kg (finally) so another 1 kg lost.<br /><a href="http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/celticgirllosing/?action=view¤t=j.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/celticgirllosing/j.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-38156324637937903432010-02-23T07:51:00.004+11:002010-02-23T08:06:35.616+11:00SHOCK HORROR - A PHOTO UPDATE!Hang on to your pantyhose girls and your jock straps boys.<br /><br />After more than a year I have posted another update photo, I have been waiting until I got to the 110kg goal (which has not happened by the way) so I have succumbed to doing it at 111kg as I am sick of waiting.<br /><br />So tell me what you think - I can see a difference in my face, my arms and legs are quite slim compared to my nemesis - THE STOMACH - crikey everyone knows I'm coming as my stomach enters the room 30 seconds before I do. Hell it's so big it needs it's own postcode always had such a nice flat stomach even when I was a little large as I carried all my weight in my hips and legs and it only started having a mind of it's own after I had my daughter..<a href="http://celticgirlsprogress.blogspot.com/">HERE</a><br /><br />On other news I am trying to get my daughter organised for the big move on Sunday, we got the accommodation we applied for so am happy about the place. Now the worry has been switched to the money side of things, it's has cost me a fortune already, I really don't know how we are going to cope with it all,will maybe need to get the house re financed again so will have to sit down and do the numbers.<br /><br />Oh and yesterday she got her drivers license so that's one thing less to worry about.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-47498352614367351882010-02-15T08:31:00.003+11:002010-02-15T09:05:23.785+11:00UPDATESorry it's been so long.<br /><br />My life has been like a washing machine at the moment.<br /><br />My daughter leaves for University (College) next week, we have decided she needs to relocate closer to the Uni due to her schedule and the fact it's a 3 hour round trip.<br /><br />It's been very hard for me emotionally as my daughter is my only child and I don't feel like I've had her for that long - time goes so fast. Mothers never wish your children to grow up and move out sooner than they need to,it's heartbreaking - I certainly didn't expect to have this reaction.<br /><br />Most of my time has been spent trying to find someone suitable for her to live and hopefully (fingers crossed) I will know today that she has been accepted to a Woman's Residential College that caters for Uni students. It is only 10 minutes from the Uni and one I feel happy about in relation to security and the fact her meals will be catered for.<br /><br />My daughter is very mature 18 year old, but having such a lifestyle change is daunting for the most experienced, so like any mother I worry about her, particulary as I'm not there to see things first hand.<br /><br />Aslo the worry about the financial side as my daughter does not have a part time job and will be intially living off a scholarship fund my husband and I set up several years ago, which will be lucky to last a year now we have to pay board at $270.00 per week. So it will be cutting down on our own expediture as there are also other things to finance like phone,internet costs and also the cost of running a car not to mention spending money.<br /><br />As for my weight, well nothing happening here, gaining and losing the same .200 grams which in the big picture is ok considering the stress I'm under at the moment.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-65146341866294776142010-01-26T15:46:00.002+11:002010-01-26T16:06:48.902+11:00DID THE EARTH MOVE FOR YOUHaven't been around much due to an accident I had at work over two weeks ago.<br /><br />Fell really heavily on my left side after tripping over while lifting a box of copy paper.Knocked myself stupid and damaged my neck,shoulder,hip and foot. The major concerns at the moment are my hip and lower back and shoulder. I initially couldn't get up and was calling out for help for 10 minutes before dragging myself over to my desk and pulling the phone down to call someone.<br /><br />I found out that two other men in the office heard me calling out and they failed to investigate anything. I think that was what really upset me, they are complete f*ckwits, and couldn't be bothered to get off their butts.<br /><br />I felt so helpless not to mention feeling like a beached Beluga Whale.<br /><br />Been having regular Physio which I think makes everything worse, and because it's Workers Comp I need approval from the insurance company before I have anything done.<br /><br />Had the last 4 days off as it is a Public Holiday here today - Australia Day, commemorating the day the English arrived ( or to some factions - invaded) in 1788 to set up a Penal Colony.<br /><br />This is the time of year when we have the usual debates and polls about becoming a Republic rather than a Monarchy and changing our national anthem - all a big yawn to me,as there is more important things to debate like crime,the health system and poverty to name a few.<br /><br />Went back to the lap band doctor yesterday and he is pleased with my loss since my last visit and I don't have to go back now until August - sweet!<br /><br />My weight has not altered over the past few weeks, probably due to being very sedate on the exercise front, so am glad there is no gain though.<br /><br />Had quite a few people ask me have I lost weight and how good I look, which has been nice to hear, so I must pull my finger out and post some update photos,oh and I bought some new clobber yesterday,size 16 pants - boohoo, OK they are stretch but who cares!!!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-54137287817070389602010-01-05T08:04:00.003+11:002010-01-05T08:24:45.988+11:00IT'S A MIRACLEHi All.<br /><br />Hope you all had a great holiday season and New Year.<br /><br />My break was quiet, but much better than last Xmas (if you remember I came out of hospital on Xmas Day last year after all my woes)<br /><br />I seemed to just veg out this year and not do much of anything<br /><br />We decided at the last minute to have a mini break and booked some accommodation in the city for 3 days. Got a great deal at the Marriott, which included breakfast,dinner and all you could drink at dinner for the three of us for $260.00 a night in an Executive Suite.<br /><br />It was a pleasant sojourn,even if the weather was a bit crappy.<br /><br />We saw the musical Wicked which was fantastic and had a great seafood lunch at Doyle's (one of the famous seafood Sydney restaurants) at the Rocks which was fan-diddly-tastic.<br /><br />I will post some photos later on.<br /><br />Back to my title - so what is the miracle?<br /><br />The miracle is for the first time ever in history, I not only did not gain weight over Xmas but actually lost some - wow, wow and WOW!<br /><br />I ate everything I wanted to turkey,ham,Plum Pudding even overindulged with the Lindt Chocolates (why do people give chocolates to you when they know you are trying to lose weight, and these are the same people that lecture you about weight being bad for your health!)<br /><br />Anyways I'm diverging, today's weight is 111.8kg (245.96lbs) so a loss of .400kg not mind blowing but a victory nevertheless.<br /><br />I love my band!!!!!!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-56846851692654441052009-12-23T10:28:00.004+11:002009-12-23T10:42:51.402+11:00HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACflXh29NuJaLxgByKggH64Uag2BAMNln8gCXGkvCJwxWpFqN-IXmbf-a59E5byT6Kvj8Wd2t6vtM13AouLeg_PftpZqGp4bSLrrGmzqtCNf0pgxmmkCthaDXAY_L-PDfhgS97ttdK5N6/s1600-h/100_1656.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACflXh29NuJaLxgByKggH64Uag2BAMNln8gCXGkvCJwxWpFqN-IXmbf-a59E5byT6Kvj8Wd2t6vtM13AouLeg_PftpZqGp4bSLrrGmzqtCNf0pgxmmkCthaDXAY_L-PDfhgS97ttdK5N6/s400/100_1656.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418206658950108354" /></a><br /><br />Here I am striking my best pose taken only a few minutes ago during our Kris Kringle here at work - it was a lot of fun.<br /><br />Sorry for my lack of posts have been extremely busy at work with the Xmas rush and also our companies financial year ends December, so it's been go go GO!.<br /><br />Cannot wait for the week and a half break I can tell you.<br /><br />Well I'm posting my last weigh in for the year, did it on Monday and it's the lowest I have been for a long while, though don't expect it to stay that way during the silly season, but still don't expect it to be massive.<br /><br />Just think, this day last year I was in hospital having my gall bladder out - doesn't time fly by.<br /><br />Today's weight 112.2 kg (246.8lbs)so a loss of 600 grams(1.32 lbs). I was secretly hoping to get down to 110kg for Xmas, but really am happy with my efforts since mid October, so am not going to beat myself up about it.<br /><br />Anyway hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-58049536264107780802009-12-01T18:22:00.005+11:002009-12-01T18:42:45.144+11:00WEIGH IN<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxbooxKzz7gGcUYE3QMMyZ7x8QoqVqi4SILEpvmAn_HE0wq-P01g7G0TIreOWj5olWHK3Rka1XbsKkqw6aFvbGR56YcpxztGPN8a3FQvKQpNgneI5ZuH7PNLX8M7g1oIoe2N5k0CNQTmt/s1600/YeahBaby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxbooxKzz7gGcUYE3QMMyZ7x8QoqVqi4SILEpvmAn_HE0wq-P01g7G0TIreOWj5olWHK3Rka1XbsKkqw6aFvbGR56YcpxztGPN8a3FQvKQpNgneI5ZuH7PNLX8M7g1oIoe2N5k0CNQTmt/s400/YeahBaby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410166862609784450" /></a><br /><br />Weighed in today at 112.8 kg (248.16) for a loss of 1.1 kg (2.42 lbs)<br /><br />This has brought up a couple of firsts.<br /><br />- Lowest weight since having the lap band<br />- Cracked the 20 kilo mark since my first appointment with the surgeon<br />- Lowest weight in over 10 years<br />- Under the 250 lb mark<br /><br />That makes nearly 8 kilos lost since I had my last fill 7 weeks ago.<br /><br />Can,t ask for anything better than that - I rock!!! (If I say so myself)celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-6991712809489767822009-11-28T20:46:00.007+11:002009-11-28T21:12:04.051+11:00BUZZ CUTS AND FORMALSDog wonder is back home at last!<br /><br />My boy came home last Monday quite a bit wobbly on his feet due to the medication, but at his loving best. He also have us quite a laugh sporting a new hairstyle that we nicknamed the Lobotomy Buzz Cut as shown below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0KvY0PDw5LiUmsWj8VH-BgqG7uKPJh7oKi9-rEpq_H1eklR1EtZmbtN99qSQECVl_8UBwFsnMUQ3Wb2n_LP2fs-DBD-cBrnrhxxtGrgLK-z5bXT2LPolyg9Xw7bsR0WcKY2oN-d3Xa6N/s1600/Formal+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0KvY0PDw5LiUmsWj8VH-BgqG7uKPJh7oKi9-rEpq_H1eklR1EtZmbtN99qSQECVl_8UBwFsnMUQ3Wb2n_LP2fs-DBD-cBrnrhxxtGrgLK-z5bXT2LPolyg9Xw7bsR0WcKY2oN-d3Xa6N/s400/Formal+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409090056498397874" /></a><br /><br />The vet bill came to a gobsmaking $4K but I'm relieved we now know what the problem is and not having to worry about more sinister things.<br /><br />When the vet brought him in to us it took about 30 secs for him to register who we were and then he went nuts. I think he thought we had abandoned him. As you can see from the picture below I think Oscar's also happy to be home.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUhVNrBG1xnoWwzucMxy5Yz0f5ktXj4PoA1oM0r5xG_ApVlmyQfjPByCa8uX_zEFtVmC361J-KX0o8FXDy1AnbVZ70ltuwoHhvFfp3THKGJYko1agpYeiLt4DAKzm0VK2HuAfvmvsGvUN/s1600/Formal+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUhVNrBG1xnoWwzucMxy5Yz0f5ktXj4PoA1oM0r5xG_ApVlmyQfjPByCa8uX_zEFtVmC361J-KX0o8FXDy1AnbVZ70ltuwoHhvFfp3THKGJYko1agpYeiLt4DAKzm0VK2HuAfvmvsGvUN/s400/Formal+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409091736527155314" /></a><br /><br />We also attended my daughter school formal. It as held right on the harbour under the Sydney Harbour Bridge - such a picturesque place.<br /><br />She looked beautiful and here are some photos with her proud parents.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GJ7wTvLkM_8EesVnAGAKrmesnzEhi1CzI-S5QYwAeWqgRSihPaj01hXQ176c-ut4c6GTbSOkZgpNUVa9i-orJ-GJJQ0KdgtQNU2XIAi5TYx58HhDwUymnF7v4C97Y8VpiDjTPYEEV_k9/s1600/Formal+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GJ7wTvLkM_8EesVnAGAKrmesnzEhi1CzI-S5QYwAeWqgRSihPaj01hXQ176c-ut4c6GTbSOkZgpNUVa9i-orJ-GJJQ0KdgtQNU2XIAi5TYx58HhDwUymnF7v4C97Y8VpiDjTPYEEV_k9/s400/Formal+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409092871053797394" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWq6noNo8FZjRavdcmEItmHAMA8NWxAHpUqpwdrFS6pNvgYssoYSQtnLRFMp3xqnuVe9G2O5EfwLVHjiTtzCSh1ZJXxes3mS4BEe1eOAxiR05jHTDtPqvSjmZfYWnu0a9mXbHHd4xzN1c/s1600/Formal+026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWq6noNo8FZjRavdcmEItmHAMA8NWxAHpUqpwdrFS6pNvgYssoYSQtnLRFMp3xqnuVe9G2O5EfwLVHjiTtzCSh1ZJXxes3mS4BEe1eOAxiR05jHTDtPqvSjmZfYWnu0a9mXbHHd4xzN1c/s400/Formal+026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409093658156699938" /></a><br /><br />We stayed in a very swish hotel for the night and spoilt ourselves for the next 24 hours - oh the lifestyles of the rich and famous! lol!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-74441716514614806402009-11-21T13:16:00.005+11:002009-11-21T13:46:58.122+11:00GOODS NEWS AND IT'S A BANDANNIVERSARY!Oscar the dog wonder is on the improve.<br /><br />His MRI and brain fluid tests have come back negative for Pug Encephalitis I am so happy as the Encephalitis was the worst case scenario and would have been a death sentence as it's a progressive disease without any cure.<br /><br />They are treating him for Epilepsy and adding some extra meds so if he responds well to them he may be able to come home tomorrow. He will need to be on these meds for the rest of his life but this is the best case scenario we could have asked for.<br /><br />What a major relief to know my boy's condition is treatable. The vet told me this morning he is not handling life in cage (who could blame him) and look depressed and has been a bit snappy when they go to do something to him. <br /><br />I can't blame him as I know whats its like to be poked and prodded and he doesn't understand they are only trying to help him. I can't wait to see him and get him home - I have really missed the little bugger.<br /><br />I realised earlier that today is my one year bandanniversary - wow! It hard to believe this time last year I had the op and also the start of all my problems I had with it.<br /><br />So to commemorate this auspicious occasion I had another weigh in today to record a weight of 113.9kg (250.58 lbs) with a loss of .800 kg(1.76 lbs) since my last weigh in 4 days ago - so am very happy with that.<br /><br />I still think I made the right decision even taking into account all the problems I had after surgery and the up and down weight loss. Since my last fill 5 weeks ago I have had good losses and feel it's now adjusted to do what is supposed to do. I am no longer fantasising about what I can eat and am amazed at how little I'm actually eating.<br /><br />All in all I'm a happy camper and will be even happier when I get my boy home!!!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-45739660842700786152009-11-19T04:49:00.004+11:002009-11-19T05:11:29.732+11:00MY BOY IS IN TROUBLE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBSIxkbV2bISWpeezcgFBzL2hC3DSxPOezJqy79_mor8gEckOh7iSsgObHhWqBjB87Oz8lt0Y-aAHWc8WE6UHt7Yh9ascMGnlQnkgpXHB_cATiaWVEgfb8Avkr5HLdjkoZDOF39NnJnl_/s1600/12th+July+2009+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBSIxkbV2bISWpeezcgFBzL2hC3DSxPOezJqy79_mor8gEckOh7iSsgObHhWqBjB87Oz8lt0Y-aAHWc8WE6UHt7Yh9ascMGnlQnkgpXHB_cATiaWVEgfb8Avkr5HLdjkoZDOF39NnJnl_/s400/12th+July+2009+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405504329259438162" /></a><br /><br />Oscar my dog aka Fatty Boombalarta is critically ill in a doggie specialist hospital near the city.<br /><br />Some time ago I mentioned he started to have fits and my local vet has been treating him for epilepsy.Things have been going ok up until now when started having fits every 2-3 hours then every 1 hour. It was so horrible to watch and I felt helpless.<br /><br />We took him to the hospital early yesterday morning and he was admitted and given some sedation and meds to stop the fitting and give his wee brain a rest.<br /><br />Initial testing (bloods( came back normal and tonight he is having a MRI to see if his brain is swollen or there is some other nasty, pending that they will then do a Spinal Tap as the Dr thinks it may be Pug Hydrocephalus.<br /><br />I'm a bit of a mess at the moment as my dog is like a child to me and I love him to bits - he's the one that loves me no matter what I do and I missed his little pushed in face and all the kisses he bestow on me.<br /><br />Say a prayer for my boy and hope there is nothing sinister.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-14302846880523056372009-11-17T05:42:00.002+11:002009-11-17T05:55:35.507+11:00ON A ROLLOn a roll in regards to the weight loss.<br /><br />Weighed in today at 114.7kg (252.34lbs) so a loss in 6 days of 1.2kgs (2.64lbs).<br /><br />Obviously the restriction is going well, but now I'm also finding I'm not craving the crap so much, I even declined a Magnum (Chocolate Covered ice cream) the other day and knocked back some Lindt chocolate - strike me pink! - that's never happened before - lol!<br /><br />In regards to the sleep or lack of it, my Doctor said it will eventually pass so I just have to ride it out,she gave me some other tablet to take which once I found out what is was I decided against it.<br /><br />My overall mood has been good and I certainly have more motivation to do more tasks now, lets hope it also helps with public enemy number 1 - procrastination.<br /><br />I hope to post some more progress photos soon, maybe take some next week at my daughter's end of school formal. They are having it at a reception venue overlooking Sydney Harbour, we have all booked in to a nice hotel in the city so am looking forward to that.<br /><br />Anyway must away and get ready for work - adios amigos!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-34887281361640919702009-11-11T07:31:00.002+11:002009-11-11T07:42:58.351+11:00WEIGH INA quick visit to record my latest weight.<br /><br />115.9kg so a loss of .700 kg (1.56lbs) Happy it is still having a downward trend.<br /><br />Back at work now and it has been hectic, hence my lack of postings and blog reading.<br /><br />Having some trouble with my sleep at the moment. Have been averaging 5 hours of sleep a night due to a change in my anti-depressants for the past 3 weeks.Going back to see the Dr on Friday as I cannot go on like this as I am taking a sleeping tablet so god knows what it would be like without it.<br /><br />Dr changed my meds as this is a new drug which they have had good results with people who have chronic pain like me. The first two weeks coming off the old meds and introducing the new ones were hell I must say. Pain was so bad I had to get some crutches to walk and was very teary.<br /><br />The mood now is better and I feel like I have more get up and go and more importantly I'm taking less pain meds so in that regards there has been an improvement - it's just the damn sleep issue, so will have to wait and see.<br /><br />Anyway better go work awaits!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-56704965370434077372009-10-29T20:52:00.004+11:002009-10-29T21:11:20.646+11:00WEIGH IN - WOO HOO!Weighed in today at 116.6 kg (256.52lbs) which is a loss this week of 1.5 kg ( 3.3lbs) - go me!<br /><br />The best part of all is I didn't feel deprived or hungry once and was able identify when I'd had enough. Fingers crossed I've found my sweet spot in regards to my restriction level.<br /><br />So that's a total of 3.9 kg (8.58 lbs) since 12th October and I haven't even started to exercise yet.<br /><br />Unfortunately my holidays are over and today was my first day back at work which was quiet, thank goodness due to my boss being away. I'm sure that will change once he returns on Monday - bugger!<br /><br />Well I didn't cross much off my holiday to-do list but hey I must have done something right as everyone was telling me today how great I looked. I think my new hair colour and cut may have helped with that.<br /><br />My daughter is continuing on with her final exams, she only has one left - drama and not until 12th November, so now it will be a wait for her results then to see what universities she is offered a place at, what see needs to do now is get a part time job.<br /><br />Anyhow time for bed as I'm exhausted - ciao!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-73672741777108357402009-10-19T13:17:00.002+11:002009-10-19T13:27:56.715+11:00A WEIGH INMy new restriction is working well I weighed in today at 118.1kg (259.8 lbs) recording a loss of 2.4 kgs ( 5.2 lbs).<br /><br />Had a few problems with food getting stuck but really is my own fault as I didn't chew it properly on one occasion and then scoffed the food down because I was upset on another occasion.<br /><br />I'm learning that taking the time to chew properly and saviour food has helped with the head hunger issue,as previously after eating my cup of food I would feel I haven't had enough to eat even though my stomach felt full.<br /><br />As mentioned previously I want to get back to the gym these holidays but am finding I'm waking up with a serious headache every morning which dosen't go until mid afternoon, so don't know why that is, might have to get my blood pressure checked.<br /><br />Anyway better go and start my ironing - dang!celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682963035142264923.post-36657301359932256462009-10-16T08:19:00.005+11:002009-10-16T08:57:58.039+11:00FLUFFING AROUND<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOt8JWI07wZcM5ViwoSJvu6oWydYPh-_ffNJkQsWCgAwLk9q9JQmbJlZFIEBAct9YMB1u-ra0D2LYVVeUzUQWyOypVN7QjuKTutfYGk0S7lPnysTOjl70B3B7jD98ebqUWbztCFg_RQdV/s1600-h/smilies-35722.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 68px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOt8JWI07wZcM5ViwoSJvu6oWydYPh-_ffNJkQsWCgAwLk9q9JQmbJlZFIEBAct9YMB1u-ra0D2LYVVeUzUQWyOypVN7QjuKTutfYGk0S7lPnysTOjl70B3B7jD98ebqUWbztCFg_RQdV/s400/smilies-35722.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392947507368132098" /></a><br />Since I started my holidays on Monday I have been fluffing around and not achieving all the great and wonderful things I planned to do.<br /><br />My week so far has gone like this<br /><br />Monday - Visit to Lap band surgeon and fill - 3/4 day<br /><br />Tuesday - Fluffing around at home (not really doing anything) then afternoon with<br />the Tax Accountant.<br /><br />Wednesday - Take daughter to school to attend study sessions,visit the shops and do<br />some groceries.Pick up daughter from school.<br /><br />Thursday - Go into work for 3 hours (Yes I'm a sucker for punishment) then drop by <br />Tax Accountant to pick up our tax returns and find out how much we are not getting back - ha! <br /><br />Friday - Go back to shops to try on this gorgeous top I saw, then come back home <br />to contemplate my navel rather than do some much needed housework.<br /><br />So my first week is nearly over - egad!<br /><br />Must be better prepared for next week this is what I want to achieve<br /><br />1. Start back at the gym<br />2. Investigate aqua aerobic classes<br />3. Start my spring cleaning for Xmas<br />4. Go to the movies with my daughter<br />5. Spend some time with my mother<br />6. Visit my Aunt(who has been unwell)<br /><br />On band news I'm happy to report my band is<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTPWUpxmPTtInK5vq9ey57j75ZUkj0HDd1Khgjr_bgqHaOQo0R7VrkpLy0u-Sryu9yNTbqtYqaCFXbzfQb6lEZzytmGswcmSW2MwMbktkY2Cj6Y0QF8AGN2OiB_rt7xqQxWkG29yQ562U/s1600-h/tight.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTPWUpxmPTtInK5vq9ey57j75ZUkj0HDd1Khgjr_bgqHaOQo0R7VrkpLy0u-Sryu9yNTbqtYqaCFXbzfQb6lEZzytmGswcmSW2MwMbktkY2Cj6Y0QF8AGN2OiB_rt7xqQxWkG29yQ562U/s400/tight.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392947285049698962" /></a><br /><br />I am now satisfied after my smaller meals and am not constantly thinking about what I can eat next. The downside is I cannot eat steak anymore as I tried some last night and no matter how small a mouthful I took and chewed the crap out of it, it still got stuck. So really for me it's a small price to pay for having the desired restriction. I have already started to drop some weight so all in all I'm happy with it.<br /><br />Better be off and get dressed for my fluff around today - have a good weekend all.celtic_girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227413879273422278noreply@blogger.com4