alligatorob
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How many calories is that exactly? Can't seem to find it on the myfitnesspal calculator. I think LaMa also uses this unique unit!
VFG11:WLD
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Nonono, I use the crap ton. Completely different. What they have in common is that both transcend the mere physical manifestation of energy.
Vegasfatgirl11
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You guys crack me up!
To clarify - a Fuck Ton of food for me - is eating more than twice a day.
The last couple of days haven't been great on any front. I came to work Monday to a complete shit-show. As much as I appreciate my assistant and her hard work - she is just not me. And she cracks under pressure. It was very busy over the weekend and they pulled one of my techs to another property so we were down a man and rather than reach out to me for help - she micromanaged the shit out of my staff to the point that almost nothing got done and everyone was upset at her. I walked in Monday and it took me less than 30 mins to straighten it out and get everyone back on track. Somethings just can't be taught.
Needless to say this just stresses me out more with my plan of being out for 3 weeks. I think at some point I just have to let her fly and deal with the consequences as they come down the line. I do think it will be a great opportunity for her to see what living in my shoes is like.
I also think the reason I am so good at my job is because I have ZERO outside or personal distractions. Which I would like to change.
I didn't eat much yesterday - just a roast beef sandy and a pickle (split into two meals). Lot of water and yes I had a tequila after work....
Today my assistant bought me lunch which was drive thru and I savored every bite. And that will be my meal for the day.....
Haven't got a ton of movement in and haven't slept much. I've been awake since about 1 this morning and oddly am not super tired, but I have a feeling it will hit when I get home.
My focus is just getting thru this week and then surgery day is Monday.... then a new hell begins. But with that new opportunities arise.
My horoscope for this month (Virgo) is basically telling me to hold on for the ride.... and I am here for it!
I constantly remind myself this is just a chapter - not the whole story.... and this fat out of shape phase of my life will pass and I can just be ugly.
To clarify - a Fuck Ton of food for me - is eating more than twice a day.
The last couple of days haven't been great on any front. I came to work Monday to a complete shit-show. As much as I appreciate my assistant and her hard work - she is just not me. And she cracks under pressure. It was very busy over the weekend and they pulled one of my techs to another property so we were down a man and rather than reach out to me for help - she micromanaged the shit out of my staff to the point that almost nothing got done and everyone was upset at her. I walked in Monday and it took me less than 30 mins to straighten it out and get everyone back on track. Somethings just can't be taught.
Needless to say this just stresses me out more with my plan of being out for 3 weeks. I think at some point I just have to let her fly and deal with the consequences as they come down the line. I do think it will be a great opportunity for her to see what living in my shoes is like.
I also think the reason I am so good at my job is because I have ZERO outside or personal distractions. Which I would like to change.
I didn't eat much yesterday - just a roast beef sandy and a pickle (split into two meals). Lot of water and yes I had a tequila after work....
Today my assistant bought me lunch which was drive thru and I savored every bite. And that will be my meal for the day.....
Haven't got a ton of movement in and haven't slept much. I've been awake since about 1 this morning and oddly am not super tired, but I have a feeling it will hit when I get home.
My focus is just getting thru this week and then surgery day is Monday.... then a new hell begins. But with that new opportunities arise.
My horoscope for this month (Virgo) is basically telling me to hold on for the ride.... and I am here for it!
I constantly remind myself this is just a chapter - not the whole story.... and this fat out of shape phase of my life will pass and I can just be ugly.
Lingwo
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Hey Vegas,
Sounds like you have a lot going on in your world right now. I see you are considering a career transition, any ideas? I'm currently working in the oil and energy sector but am considering a transition myself.
Hopefully you can find that good balance between career, health, and personal freedom. I struggled for a while too, but given COVID my travel requirements have relaxed a lot and it's helped me refocus my priorities.
Sounds like you have a lot going on in your world right now. I see you are considering a career transition, any ideas? I'm currently working in the oil and energy sector but am considering a transition myself.
Hopefully you can find that good balance between career, health, and personal freedom. I struggled for a while too, but given COVID my travel requirements have relaxed a lot and it's helped me refocus my priorities.
I'm a lot like your assistant if I feel people are looking over my shoulder. Leave me truly alone with a job - nobody to judge OR back me up - and I stop trying to replicate someone else but find practical solutions. Fingers crossed your assistant will rise to the challenge.
Sleep/relaxation helps to get the parasympathetic nervous system into gear for healing so I agree you'll need them around and after surgery.
Sleep/relaxation helps to get the parasympathetic nervous system into gear for healing so I agree you'll need them around and after surgery.
alligatorob
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Hey Vegas, it makes me feel better to see you doing better, keep it up! I also have upcoming surgery, tomorrow, so will be trying to recover along with you. I apologize, I do not recall what your surgery was for, mine is prostate, not likely yours...
Let's recover together and try to stay on track together!
Yes, and you have it within your control to make the next chapter a better one, you have already begun to do that. The passing of the fat and out of shape will most likely make you feel less ugly. As I have said, I doubt you really are ugly, though you may feel that way.
Let's recover together and try to stay on track together!
Vegasfatgirl11
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I have some ideas up my sleeve - but nothing is for sure. I have a really good friend who has been hinting for me to come work with him - he works in IT and access control and is also a general contractor. I work in property management and the majority of his clients are in that field (its how me met of course) and he needs someone who knows the inner workings of PM. I could see myself doing some consulting. But I have a background in health and fitness (even though I'm a fat slob now, I didnt used to be) and have considered going back to those roots.
How about you? Stay in the industry or jump ship?
Vegasfatgirl11
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Close - hysterectomy.
I am looking forward to having the time off to recover and re-direct my focus and priority to myself.
Vegasfatgirl11
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I do have faith in her - she just needs to slow down and she even told me that. I reminded her that I am only a phone call away and I live 2 miles up the street so if anything she can knock on my door.
Vegasfatgirl11
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I'm in survival mode at this point it feels like. I have a new hire starting today and she is getting thrown directly into the deep end.
I didn't sleep much again last night - I have another pre-op at the hospital Friday for paperwork and blood work. I was planning on just having my parents drop me off for the surgery, but my mother is being fussy. Feels like she needs to be there to hold my hand. I told her its better to let me go alone - no need for her to be in a hospital with the risk of Covid. Dump me out at the door and I will let you know when I'm ready for pick up. Like drive-thru dry cleaning.
That's really all for the update now. I am drinking my water all the while trying to keep my head above it!
I didn't sleep much again last night - I have another pre-op at the hospital Friday for paperwork and blood work. I was planning on just having my parents drop me off for the surgery, but my mother is being fussy. Feels like she needs to be there to hold my hand. I told her its better to let me go alone - no need for her to be in a hospital with the risk of Covid. Dump me out at the door and I will let you know when I'm ready for pick up. Like drive-thru dry cleaning.
That's really all for the update now. I am drinking my water all the while trying to keep my head above it!
Vegasfatgirl11
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They are not doing Covid tests pre-op, only the necessary bloodwork. And only testing if you are showing any symptoms. So *shrug emoji* I don't know. They are coming in from out of state and staying with me so not sure that it would matter if they could come in or not. I'm more concerned of their own health since they are in their late 60s.
Dealing with Covid has been fun in itself - I've had two staff members test positive. One was mildly ill while the other was extremely ill and while back to work is still not 100%. My bestie J and her son also tested positive and were very ill -however have made a full recovery. All households had others under the same roof that tested negative and and experienced no symptoms. I believe that this virus is like that of a tornado - it will hop around destroying households, but leaving the neighbors untouched.
And, while I am considered at a higher risk due to my AI disease, I do not stress about it. And I've encouraged my staff to do the same.
alligatorob
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I guess that is the ladies version!
You should ask about Covid restrictions and who can and cannot be with you. I was surprised to discover that I needed to be in a tight quarantine after getting the Covid test up until the time of surgery. If you get your test Friday you may have to do some things before hand, if you get the same orders as I have you will not be able to shop or have anyone visit after the test until after the surgery. I understand the concern, you do not want to put the sick folks in the hospital at risk, not the heath care workers either. I just had not thought about it until after I got the Covid test.
Best of luck to you!
Vegasfatgirl11
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I have pre-op in the morning and have a ton of questions - including those pertaining to the virus and who can (if anyone) come back with me.
Today I am fully reminded why I am having this surgery - pain is high enough to make me nauseous and my right leg is numb.
And on top of that work is out of control today..... we have an open arson investigation that has been ongoing since mid July - we haven't had any activity since the end of August, until this morning. I swear the universe knows I'm going to be out of pocket so they just hit me with everything it can think of.
Today I am fully reminded why I am having this surgery - pain is high enough to make me nauseous and my right leg is numb.
And on top of that work is out of control today..... we have an open arson investigation that has been ongoing since mid July - we haven't had any activity since the end of August, until this morning. I swear the universe knows I'm going to be out of pocket so they just hit me with everything it can think of.
alligatorob
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I survived mine, now I am thinking of you. I am sure it will go fine, as fine as surgery ever does anyway. Best of luck to you!!
Interesting that they seem to be doing more virus testing here than for you in Vegas, I know your infection rates are higher than ours. I do not yet know anyone who has had the virus. They were pretty strict in the hospital, I had to wear a mask any time I left the room, and all hospital staff wore them all the time, some wore the visors as well.
As I said, will be thinking of you, be sure to let us know how it goes.
Interesting that they seem to be doing more virus testing here than for you in Vegas, I know your infection rates are higher than ours. I do not yet know anyone who has had the virus. They were pretty strict in the hospital, I had to wear a mask any time I left the room, and all hospital staff wore them all the time, some wore the visors as well.
As I said, will be thinking of you, be sure to let us know how it goes.