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Good morning all here we are at
another Monday another start to the working or school week I am up
dressed and exercised and now waiting for the boys to arrive yes boys
both Blain and Leo will be here and I hope I do not have a repeat of
last Monday.
Didn't do much in the way of
blogging over the weekend as Tim wanted to use his computer and who
am I to tell him he can't did manage to read some blogs each day
around maybe 20-25 blogs but didn't get back here to read comments
nor write anything but I guess that is life.
This morning after I take the
boys to school I have to go and do a few things for mum as I do each
pension day for her,banking money into Dawson's account for her to
pay for his Chrisco which for those who don't know is a Christmas
Hamper company. He orders gifts for his parents and grandparents and
since he doesn't get pocket money mum is ok giving him the money for
this.
Dawson is for the most part a
good kid well he isn't actually a kid any more he will be 18 in a few
days on the 1st April. There will be family party for him
next weekend at his dad's house which I will be attending.
Many may have heard of Cyclone
Debbie just for those who do not know it will be no where near me it
is in the top end of the country in a different state but it is
suppose to be a very destructive cyclone and I hope it doesn't do as
much damage as they are predicting.
Ok have taken the boys to school
and now I am hoping to get this finished and posted it is now 11.30
and I started this at 7.30. The boys were well behaved this morning
although when the school rang at 10am I was oh no what's happened but
all good just rang to tell me Leo needs more medication by Wednesday
so I rang the chemist and arranged that will have to pick it up
tomorrow and take it to the school.
I went to the GP and asked about
weight loss surgery she has referred me to a guy in Gosford about 45
minutes away I think anyway the GP told me the surgery will be
between $6,000 and $8,000 my sister said her sister in-law and a
couple of other people she knows have had it and thought it was about
$7,000.
So on Saturday night Tim went
online and enquired about health cover and joined a health fund which
was going to cost him $57 a week and I would have to wait a year to
have the surgery. So I worked out he would be paying around $3,000 in
premiums and our out of pocket would still be around $3,500 according
to the doctors website so we would only be saving between $500 and
$1,500. I told Tim I thought it made more sense to just save the
money and have the surgery in a years time, so he will ring up and
cancel the health cover in the next week or so you have a month to
cancel if you change your mind.
Well that is it for this morning
A good friend of mine just had it done. Lost over 130 lbs. She feels good, but she made the lifestyle change... no sugar, chocolate, caffeine, soda, or flavored water, low carbs, low fat, etc. She just changed jobs and is now petrified, due to the activity level change, that she's going to gain it all back. She also started therapy... we don't get overweight just by eating, we get there because of why we are eating.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with whatever you decide to do. It is not easy, and not for everyone. But it can be great and life changing. :)
Well I have a year to lose weight before anything is done, which has given me new motivation to lose weight only time will tell how I go
DeleteWish you the best in whatever you have decided on the surgery. Most important is a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and committed regular exercise. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteExercise is something I have always been pretty good at doing and I feel really motivated now to eat right and keep up the exercise
DeleteHere in the US, bariatric surgery is really pricey but depending on other health issues related to weight it might be a life saver. I wish you the best whatever you decide.
ReplyDeleteThank you having a year to work on losing weight before we do anything has given me new motivation to lose weight without surgery
DeleteA friend of mine had the surgery a number of years ago. She said she gained about ten pounds eventually and can't get rid of it, but she looks great and feels good. She showed me a photo of herself before she had the surgery. I didn't recognize her, so the change was amazing. It's mid-afternoon here, and I haven't accomplished even half of what I need to do.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
If I still need surgery in a years time then I may have it but I am going to work on losing weight during the next 12 months
DeleteThat's an excellent goal.
DeleteI did look into Debbie (I get e-mails from tropicalstormrisk.com) and saw it was well clear of the people I know down your way, and said a prayer of thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes thankfully no one in my family was affected
DeleteJo-Anne, with you yourself wanting to, the weight loss is attainable. Someone else can't make you do it...only you can but you already know that. Good luck dear friend.
ReplyDeleteYes and I have already notice the increase in motivation
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