Ten Canoes- So boring. That was a struggle.
Today- This compression stocking is starting to drive me nuts. A guy is meant to be coming around this afternoon to measure up for some fencing so don't have the shorts on. I felt so hot that I have got my "Cobber" (gel-filled scarf to cool you down) out & have it wrapped around my neck. I hadn't worn it yet & it works. I am suffering badly from hay-fever today & am not getting much work done. My LH planted out the seedlings I had bought. I was getting hot & cranky so came inside.
One of my favourite lunches on Cohen's was salmon & salad with Balsamic vinegar & a little mayo. We had it today & it still is one of my favourites. Of course, I can have it with some delicious extras like olives, pickled onions etc but yum!
I'll have a quick look about & see you tomorrow (or tonight depending on tv), cheers, Cate

Hi Cate

hope your day has improved since posting this. Your lunch sounds very yummy.
A mumat School had her veins out as well last year she went around with compression bandages for a very long time. Uncomfortable and an eye sore was how she put it.
It will be worth it in the end though.

Bye for now

Sam

Thanks Sam, My day did improve. I cooled down basically. Plus we had tried catching up with the fellow re the fencing for a few months so it was great to actually get him around. He has been so busy & I wasn't sure if he would want to do the job. He was one of my favourite customers in our pub so it was nice to catch up with him. He is going to be able to start the job in a week so now I have to get organised with the materials. Tomorrow being a holiday it means I should do that Tuesday. I don't think I would be able to go on a long walk with this compression stocking anyway. Haven't decided yet.
We have planted broccoli & zucchini seedlings out. I'll do some weeding etc tomorrow, early, before it gets hot. My LH is working & then golfing. I might visit the grandkids too.
At least after Tuesday I can sleep without the stocking. I can't wait. Tomorrow I get to take all the wadding out so it should be a little more comfortable & I'll be able to wear cooler clothes as it won't be visible. Hopefully this will mean that next year I will be able to wear shorts or a dress or skirt & be cool.
I am barracking for Tsonga in the Australian Open & had to take a break because he is down at the moment 2 sets to 1. I'll go for a quick look, cheers, cate

Hi Cate,

Just popping in to say "Hello"

I hope you get this post, I feel like the invisible woman every time I post in here ...hehe!!

Hope the legs are feeling better!

TTFN
Annie Lusion

Hi Cate!
I KNOW!!!! how you feel with that stupid pressure stocking and wadding on!! On had the whole “shebang” when I had the lymphatic drainage massage done… and I agree it was annoying… I didn’t have any pain though as my treatment was just massage. I also didn’t do mine during the middle of summer! Do you have to have this stocking and wadding EVERY week for the next 6 weeks? I do hope that this period goes quickly!

Thanks for stopping in at my diary! It really does get SOOOO busy over there and people really do seem to think that because I am doing so well they don’t actually need to say G’day or well done or anything supportive and as you know that can be a bit tough at times.

It seems like you were able to have yesterday off as you hoped..which means your boss didn’t call you in for work! Which means they were able to cope and find someone to fill the day! Awesome! Even though you weren’t feeling the best…. At least you were able to spend some time with hubby as planned!

Anyway… I’ve pm’d you! Hope you are having a great day!

Blessya
Kannadew

Hi Annie- I love being able to put a face to your illusional name! Has work been ok or have you been looking for a new job? Hope to see you again one day, cheers, cate.
Hi Kannadew, Have replied to your pm. The wadding came out today, the stocking stays on during the day only for a further 6 days until my next treatment in a few weeks. I think it will vary how long the wadding or stocking stays on after each treatment, depending on the extent of the treatment or whether it is a main vein that's treated. I think the first was the worst. It's looking much better already. I can't believe the difference really!
I am enjoying having afew days off again. I am working a fair bit the next 2 weeks including the next 2 week-ends so am making the most of the break.
I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. It's not too hot here today & it was great to be able to take my compression stocking off to shower & replace it with it's mate. Phew! I'll be doing that for the next 6 days. I don't have to sleep with it on which will be nice.
Cheers to all, Cate

Hi Cate

Just wondering if you saw the ABC move last night Black and White? it was riviting...I was planning to have an early night but it was such good viewing.

I thought I'd mention it seeing your dissappointment with the 10 canoes...didn't that win big industry awards? anyway that was all.

You sound like your in for a few busy weeks Cate.....hope they are enjoyable ones.
And hope you still get to touch base here from time to time.

Sam

Sam, I watched Black & White & you are so right. It was fascinating & a true story. These stories make you cringe. Sometimes I wonder how far we have come still when you read about (or hear) similar racist stories.
I get to sleep without my compression stocking for the next 6 nights-aahhh! Comparative bliss!
Gotta go- just had a quick peek. I still haven't found my measurements. I might have to go back a bit further as I must have posted them before I finished. I measured myself again this morning & will compare when I find them. I have added wrists, ankles & above knee as well. I would love to firm my legs up. I wish I still had my exercise book that I had written in each week. Not to worry. My veins are looking heaps better already & I'm going to show my legs next summer, regardless!! Cheers, Cate.

Kannadew, (you little darling!) has found my post where I put my measurements- before & almost at goal. They are at http://weight-loss.fitness.com/cohen...oin-me-15.html
I think I updated them at or just before goal but tonight I'll come back & type the nows. Thanks Kannadew!! Cheers, Cate

Hi Cate

Thanks for sharing your measurements, it's must feel really good looking back at where you have come from and so you should be so proud of yourself for such terrific result, you are an inspiration.

I am so looking forward to my first weigh and measure at the end of this week so I can post my results. I am at day 5 and have stuck to it 100% so far and today is the first day I am starting to feel better. I was not hungry this morning after breaky but have started to get a little hungry about 45mins before lunch so just topped up with some water and apricot to get me through. This is the most motivated I have been for weight loss, it is a good feeling :-)

Hi Cate

I hope they dont work you too hard in the next two weeks... I dont need you falling asleep after 1 glass of wine on me!!! ha ha ha

Have a great week!

Lauren

Hi Lauren, Just got a call saying I have tomorrow & Sat off as my client's mum doesn't have to work. There goes a fair bit of pay but more leisure time which is good! A little more notice would have been good & I might have gone walking.... but then again I might not have either as the compression stocking has limited my quality sleep. When my husband left for work early this morning I tore it off & slept until 9.30!! It was going to be a very long walk today. Instead I have spent a lovely day just pottering about-one of my favourite pastimes!
OK- I'm going to head & compare measurements & do an update, cheers, Cate.

I wish I had done extra measurements at the start. I recommend measuring your wrist & just above your knee, plus your ankle.
My current measurements are
Top of arm 33cm (was 49cm)
Bust 97 (was 117cm)
Waist 91 (was 115cm)
Hips 105cm (was 133cm)
Thigh 56cm (was 76cm-that's each-OMG)
Know that your wrists shrink a lot & your feet, now for my legs......
Cheers, Cate.

I.feel a bit out of sorts today. My OS rang to ask if I could look after the kids & I put him off as I wasn't awake properly yet. I don't wake well & didn't get much sleep last night. My leg has been aching & my husband has been snoring badly for weeks. It's time he saw a doctor about it I think. I've been ending up in a spare bed every night for a week now & that's no good. Heaven help us if we end up like that sort of old married couple!!
I did say I would have the kids but they are taking them shopping with them & didn't seem crabby with me. I think my son understands me reasonably well. He's quite intuitive & very caring. He asked if I would like a visit for coffee later & I said yes please!
Now, whenever I feel like this I think why. I haven't been bush-walking for 2 weeks!! No exercise, negativity creeps back in. Lesson- go bush-walking next week, regardless.
I must not let work interfere with my well-being. It must not take over.
Exercise + healthy eating= happy, positive Cate. I need to remind myself!
I'm in here because I needed to log on to my super web-site & change a pin but it wouldn't work. I hate ringing call centres! I might email them instead.
I might not be back today as it's my LH's 8-ball night & I think I will go with him. He likes it when I go with him so I should. It will do me good to get out of the house as well.
Our YS has had his tattoo & is happy with it. He said the 3 hour session of pain was more than he could cope with for the moment. He had it done in Byron Bay! Long way to go for a tattoo!! Hobart/Byron Bay via Brisbane! He fell in love with Byron & is now planning on possibly moving there in a bout a year, instead of travelling O/S! He changes his mind often. It does sound beautiful. He has a good friend there who manages an accommodation place & said we should go there as it's as close to paradise as you would get. I said to grab some brochures & maybe we just might do that in July or August this year. He said "Great, that will suit me too as I need to go back to have a little shading done" so it sounds like we might have a trip to Byron with our YS later on this year. Why not?
OK-better go do some vacuuming. I've been putting it off. I loathe vacuuming with a vengeance! Cheers, Cate

Hi Cate

You sound like me when I have little sleep and am out of sorts with my weight and so.
I become quiet negative and irritable. My hubby mentions it sometimes - like last night I must have spoke badly too him. I also avoid people when I am like this.....I just prefer my own space and like you I enjoy pottering around my own home.
It's the opposite when i am looking and feeling good about myself then I am more out going. At the moment I am not in that social zone but once I lose the weight I will be their again. Funny bunch aren't we.

Is your son staying for the "Blues Festival" at Byron Bay? It is a lovely spot, you and your hubby would enjoy it.

Take care for now and hope those legs get better soon.
Sam