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I thought this pic was so adorable I had to share with you

I finally did it and I just have to brag a bit.  Dad took us to Long John Silvers (his fav) and I just prayed they would have a baked fish available.  Last time we went I was faced with nothing but fried.

Well guess what???????????????????????  They had a baked cod platter with coleslaw, rice pilaf, 1/2 ear of corn and 2 hushpuppies.  I was so happy.  I could live on fried foods but I’m really serious about these life saving changes on the eating and exercise.

The meal was delicious, I didn’t eat the rice and only 1/2 the cole slaw, so overall for me this is HUGE!!!

Hope everyone is having a wonder Labor Day Weekend!!!

Its almost the holiday weekend!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!! That means 3 full days with my hubby.  Life just doesn’t get any better then that.

It’s been good reading blogs again.  I’ve missed a few, but I’ll get back to comment.

Today is an important day for my future.  When in the hospital I mentioned Disability and every single Doc and Nurse, even the social worker said I met all the criteria.  Also my psychiatrist said he would back me 100%  So its in the Lords hands for now, but I’d love your prayers. My appointment is at 1:00 this afternoon and my husband will take a 1/2 a day off work to take me :)  We’ll go on our last “fresh corn” (just picked today) drive and it will probably be the last of the season.  I might be too late already, hope not as we love the fresh corn:)

Not sure whats going on with the scale, but I’m losing and loving it.  I’m just afraid I’m losing a bit to fast to be healthy.  I can’t feel it in my clothes, but the scale seems to be accurate.  I went down 2 more pounds since yesterday.  Granted I’m not eating like I used to.  Guess it just goes to show little baby steps will get you to your final goals!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!! Keep moving and NEVER EVER give up.  If its in your heart to lose the weight, you’ll find that place inside and the motivation and determination will follow.  I promise you this

“How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend.”

Good afternoon all my wonderful buddys!!! I’ve missed this place sooooooooooo much and today I’m finally feeling somewhat energized and healthier!!!

I guess for now just an update over here in Michigan.  My scales are going down down down!!! and I’m eating only healthy foods….very low salt.  I actually found a tortilla chip that is unsalted.  I was thrilled.  Then off to the salsa aisle and after looking at every bottle I found Paul Newmans Salsa with only 109 grams of sodium per 2 tablespoons.  I know 2 tablespoons doesn’t sound like much, but I choose the hot and spicy salsa….and WHEW!!! you only need a couple tablespoons. I’m restricted to 2000 mgs of sodium per day.  If you try to stick to that amount it is definitely a challenge.  I’ve always been a label reader and now even more so.

After the hospital visit I seemed to have lost my appetite for a few days…YIPPEE!!!! but its back just not as strong.

Guess I was just more scared then before with what I eat and drink.

My daughters pregnancy is coming along.  Shes absolutely miserable because baby girl Brooklyn is sitting deep and low and it causes Angela alot of back pain.  Please keep her in your prayers.

I spent the day with little man Talan!!! I think I actually love him more each time I’m with him…Silly I know 

I’m going to change my weight ticker as I’ve seen another drop.  Thank you God for giving me this day…for making me smile…and for allowing me to share my life with my special friends here at BuddySlim.  You guys just couldn’t be any better and I love you all!!!

Have a great day.  Smile…Be Happy…and Lets get this weight off once and for all!!!

   The scales are finally moving in the right direction  DOWN!!!  I was at my largest ever when in the hospital.  Weighing in at 230 put me into a huge depression.

When I came home the scales here said 216.  I was elated.  The doctors said not to worry to much that most of the weight was fluid.  I do believe that now.

I’ve been home a week and have lost 2 pounds.  I’m feeling good about that.  Still very tired and taking the walking a little at a time.  Just a grocery store trip is alot of work, but I have my hubby by my side and I feel confident.

Hope everyone here is doing well.  And I especially want to thank you one and all for all you good wishes and Gods Blessings for me.  Thank you for the prayers and all the love!!!! I love you guys!!!

He {God} Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support.  (I will) not in any degree leave you helpless, nor forsake nor let (you) down relax My hold on you.

Hebrews 13:5

Whew, what a rough few days around here.

The company has come and left and we had a ball!!! We played miniature golf, went bowling and went to the movies (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2)  (Sorry Shanna, Annie voted for this one, I tried to convince them to go to Mama Mia ) But we had fun and probably ate a few wrong things.  I enjoyed every minute and wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Mom and Annie flew out on Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.  Alan and I went to Red Lobster for lunch….YUMMY!!!  We then went to get Talan for a few hours to give pregnant Angela a break  LOL!!

Had a good night, woke up on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and felt some chest pain.  I knew right then and there I would be going to the hospital.  I’ve known this episode was coming on for a while.  I did go to the cardiac doc in April and she said I was fine.  I felt she was wrong as I was leaving.

The pain was getting worse and the breathing labored….I called Jon (my son) and said please call 911.  By 9:00 a.m. I was in the ambulance.

I was in intensive care for 3 days.  A LONG 3 days.

I had a flash pulmonary edema once again.  This will be the third visit and sadly this was the one that put me over the edge.

A normal heart’s injection fraction (the ability to pump fluid through the heart into the body) is 55% - 70%  My heart has been hovering around 30- 35%  The tests this time show my injection fraction rate down to 23%  Anything under 30% qualifies you for some devices such as debibulators/pacemakers, etc.  It also qualifies me for complete disability through the state. This is good as we could use the money because I am unable to work outside the home.  I’ll also be assured insurance which will give us peace of mind.

I weighed a whopping 230 pounds upon arrival in the hospital.  The doctors are guessing I had about 15 pounds in retained fluid.  When I came home on Friday evening I weighted in at 216.  Today is 215.  I expect to see the numbers go down because I’m scared to death to do anything wrong.

The walking will be a slow process because of my weak heart.  I can only start out about 10 minutes a walk and work up from there.

Our house is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.  Good chicken, ground turkey and only a little red meat.  No more salt, we gave all the snacks to my daughter. 

Here we go again…and this time I’ll make it.  I’m going to change my weight ticker once again and with Gods help and  my determination I will win this battle.  The doctor said I am in the “end stages” of congestive heart failure.  There are 4 stages and I’m in stage 3 and showing conditions of stage 4.  I’m not giving up this fight my buddys.  I have way too much to live for.  I may have a weak heart, but I have a determined mind and an attitude that would just about knock you down…LOL!!

I’m so sorry to hear of the news of Angelas Mother….and I continue to pray for Kamas mother, and I hear Marge was in the hospital.  Did I hear Daryl is back at BuddySlim?  I need to look him up as he also suffers with heart problems.  Jennifer I’m praying your ankle heals quickly, and Tatiana I hope you are up and walking again.

I hope I haven’t missed anyone else with medical issues.  I love you all and I have missed you so much.

Sending Gods love and Blessings to you all

    
Our company which comes tommorrow evening.  I will have my mother in law and 18 year old step daughter for a few days.  Hubby and I are soooooooooooo excited, but as I sit and try to figure out meals I’m drawing a blank…LOL!!  that happens often to me

My mother in law is a diabetic (she doesn’t follow strict rules at all) and my step daughter is a beautiful dancer (very in shape) but I’m sure she isn’t focused on “healthy eating”

Soooooooooooooo my question buddys?????????  Any ideas or suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.

I know we will be doing a Steak dinner one night…and probably Turkey burgers/hot dogs on the grill another night.

I’m also looking for new snack ideas, my mother in law is a snacker…LOL!!! We’ll have so much fun but I want to try to add some type of healthiness to their trip!!!

Hope all my buddys are doing well.  I’ve been away from BuddySlim the past few days.  Busy cleaning house here!! Sorry for not keeping up with my buddys lives.  Sending blessings and love to all here!!