Author: kathleen

  • Current Status…

    First, I’ll apologize with boring everyone with the sleep reports, but here, I can pull them and get them just about whereever I am at. Could even download them to the Palm. Yes, I’m geeky. But what else would you expect.

    The iShape thing is really working out well. It’s nice to get up in the morning and know what I need to do to work out. It’s nice to let someone else make all the decisions. I get up, check iShape, delete their meals, put Diet Gourmet in, and then sort of plan snacks so I keep as close to 600 calorie deficiet as I can.

    Yes, I’m losing weight. Yes, people are even noticing. One of the counselors said something about it today. Clothing is fitting well. However, I’m not noticing it on the agility field yet, BUT Excellent is a long way to run. I’m going back to the beginning with a different venue on Sunday and it will be interesting to see how that goes.

    Oh, and I’m also seeing a decrease in the amount of insulin I need. I actually ended up eating 4 lifesavers at school WITHOUT insulin, as I could feel I was headed for low. I had a piece of chocolate WITHOUT insulin on the way out the door to get a manicure, because my blood sugar was in the 90s. (I actually eat some sugar if I see the blood sugar in that range before I get in the car). I even ate a low-carb sandwiche with two pieces of bread WITHOUT insulin, and right now, my blood sugar is 133!

    I’m going to have to keep a close watch on the blood sugar for the next few days, and may touch base with the CDE.

  • Sleeping (argh!)

    It is 9:35 and I am STILL groggy. I had a heck of a time driving in, and I am STILL cranking.

    Right now, I am playing with the idea of planning on taking tomorrow off and catching up. It certainly didn’t happen last weekend, and I know it won’t happen next weekend.

    And nobody is real happy with me cranky!

  • Sleeping

    Took an Ambien last night and went to bed before 9:30. Did not wake up all night at least, but now I am SO groggy.

    Having trouble waking up. Which is why I hate the stuff so.

  • Sleeping (argh!)

    It is 12:35 and I am STILL tired. I have been groggy and have felt off for most of the day.

  • Sleep – Sunday night

    Fought sleeping all day — as a result ate more than I planned to. Common sympthom for me when overly tired.

    Had trouble going to sleep, but not due to mask fit. Was able to stay in bed until 5:00 am but woke at 4:15 and could not go back to sleep. I think I woke at least one other time, maybe two. but was able to go back to sleep.

    This is NO fun.

  • Article on Gastric Bypass

    As Obesity Surgeries Soar, So Do Safety, Cost Concerns (washingtonpost.com)

    I do have a friend who is recovering from surgery and I saw her yesterday. She is looking good, is definately losing weight. She was complaining of low energy level though.

  • Sunday Night

    Sleeping was better. Getting to sleep still took a long time, but at least the mask stayed on and was comfortable. I woke up a lot, but forced myself to stay in bed. Woke up around 4:00 am as usual but stayed in bed and let the alarm clock wake me at 5:00.

    Definately feel better this morning than yesterday.