Terrified yet excited! - Page 4 - ThinnerTimes

triciaknox · 05-02-2005, 08:23 AM

Ladybird,

Hmm, it is time to take some pics. And I just loaned my camera out. Well phooey, I will have him bring it over tonight and take some pics, then I will share with you. Just be warned, you could go blind. Lol!

Ladybird · 05-02-2005, 08:30 AM

wooowooo i cant wait, i am working this evening til 10pm [my time] but i will log on as soon as i get home...i look forward to seeing your amazing pics,thankyou so much.
xxxxxxxxx

Ladybird · 06-01-2005, 03:34 AM

Hello everybody!
Just wanted to share this with y`all.
HAVE A NICE DAY...ENJOY.

[b]Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.

I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Many have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.

I say,
It's the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The rise of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
Yes you'll see me proud.

I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care.
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Donald · 06-01-2005, 05:10 AM

.... and a Phenomenal poet as well

Best of luck to you Ladybird - we can't wait to see your pictures up here soon!

Gladitsme · 06-01-2005, 10:23 AM

I love the poem Ladybird.

NelleBelle50 · 06-01-2005, 04:39 PM

Welcome Ladybird!!

I have a surprisingly good yet vague knowledge of the English healthcare system. Why? Because I've read WAY too many Harlequins in my life. My addiction is collecting those really old ones from the 60's. Most of them are set in England. Also, I love the authorBetty Neels. Frequently her main characters were nurses or secretaries who worked with surgeons and in state hospitals. Plus, her characters are so prim and proper, it's just a peek into a different world! I'm so obsessed, it's sad.

I'm pre-op but just had an appt. with the nutritionist, (Fairview Southdale Hospital) and this is what they say about what we should eat after surgery....

Phase 1: 2-3 days after surgery - liquids (broth, tea, juices)
Phase 2: 2-3 weeks after surgery - full liquids (yogurt, milk, carnation instant breakfast, etc.)
Phase 3: 3-6 weeks after surgery - pureed food (adding soft things like oatmeal, and applesauce and mashed potatoes)
Phase 4: 6 weeks and beyond - very small portion of regular food
(1/2 cup cereal, 1/4 cup fruit, 1/4 cup milk....etc.)

Beyond that is totally your decision, but they really recommend you stick pretty close to the ideal of phase 4 to get the optimum effect of the surgery for the future......No coffee, no diet pop, no drinking water 1/2 hr before or 1/2 hour after meals.

Hope that helps!