Did everyone have a great day yesterday and eat too much? Well, I can put my hand up for that, but my little friend behaved all day.
airforce1
Dec 25, 2010 8:11 pm
lottagelady
Dec 25, 2010 8:58 pm
Mine has behaved today but didn't last night just before Midnight Mass! Grrrrrrrr
Rach xx
Rach xx
airforce1
Dec 25, 2010 9:22 pm
Mine normally acts up about then, but I was in bed. I would have liked to go to midnight mass.
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Well, I hit the two year mark. I went back and read my posts from when I first found this site. I was very fortunate in that I stumbled upon it only 4 weeks post op. I have said many times that this community really saved me. The first 2 weeks after my surgery I shut down completely. It wasn't until about the 3rd week that my son came in to my room, flicked on the light and told me I was going to have to get back to living because I was scaring him. I had fallen into such a depression. He ticked me off, but it also made me stop and think- what was I going to do? Feel sorry for myself and sulk, or be grateful I was alive.
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But then I found this site. I just lurked a bit before posting. I read so many of the other stories and I started to see just how full my life can be, I was not handicapped, and certainly not a freak! The stories of survival, the sense of humor, the support and compassion was inspiring. It was then I made myself get out of the dark, and get my sh*t together.
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mooza
Dec 26, 2010 4:09 am
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Yes, Airforce, we have Christmas on the same day. Remember, I never had a problem, but never do... It's the other stuff... Chezza, always a good girl... Um, I don't go to mass; I would be turned to ash even if I walked near a church... xxx
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lottagelady
Dec 26, 2010 10:24 am
Hi Mooza - I am okay - tired but not so bad. The last few days need to catch up with me, so I am suspecting a crash day sometime soon when I can barely stay awake for the day and night. Fortunately, pacing does work for me, but there are just times when you can't - like this time of year!
Have you sorted those meds out yet - and is anything working for that pain? Hope so.
Hope you are having a good Boxing Day. Do you have a Boxing Day over there? I'm not even sure what it is, except that it celebrates St. Stephen, but I have no idea what he did that we all need to celebrate. Never mind - it was nice of him, whatever it was!
Rach xxx
beatrice
Dec 26, 2010 6:13 pm
Happy Boxing Day, all!
Had a great Christmas, and the dinner was so yummy... my first Christmas dinner since my ileo.
Had small portions of turkey, mashed potatoes, well-cooked carrots, jellied cranberry sauce, and gravy. Even a bit of pork/bread stuffing.
Then later, a couple of Purdy's chocolates and shortbread.
Heaven!
Mystified
Dec 26, 2010 8:15 pm
I had a great Christmas and spent the time with my kids, grandkids, and all of the great-grandkids. I'm just sad because my hubby couldn't go because he was sick.
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And... my little girl was a total little brat yesterday, but thank God it all happened before I had to get dressed. I guess I did the wrong thing and pissed her off because she sure won't stop pooping!! Oh my God!!! What a mess.
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Anyway, Christmas ended up being good, and so was my little girl.
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Pinky
Dec 27, 2010 8:09 am
I was done in for the first time in a long time by a fabulous Christmas brunch - spinach frittata, garlic potatoes, and blood orange mimosas!
Spinach, garlic, and orange pulp - not a pretty combination!
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Fixed myself up later with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes - all great for stopping the flow!
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Tiggy
Dec 27, 2010 6:14 pm
Tyler and I were so lucky because we got to enjoy two Christmas dinners; the first one at my parents' home, and the second one at his dad's house on Boxing Day! ^_^ Both were delicious, and we just stuffed ourselves to the point of gluttony.
Tyler's ileo was healthy and normal over the holidays, but he was a little more gaseous than usual because of all the holiday cooking and goodies that were being passed around.
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It made for some interesting sound effects while we visited with people!
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loren4life
Dec 28, 2010 3:38 am
My little friend and I had a great holiday experience. Lots of good food, and only the chili caused any issues. Still, it was good chili. I'm on a total See Food diet and simply live with the consequences. Usually, it's not too bad. Good food is so enjoyable! Loren
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