Taz's diary - Need to do this!

[Gemstone]

Yay to being signed off for a sensible time. The weight will come off when you are ready to roll x

 

[Taz]

I do hope so! Obviously the doc had to raise the issue of my weight as there is no denying that my knees would benefit from less to carry but she looked uncomfortable raising it so I made it easy for her! She is a fantastic doctor and very thorough, I was there for about half an hour, most of that time was discussing practical advice for managing weight loss etc. No preaching, no criticism without solutions, just sensible and friendly advice. That was the reason I booked this appointment a few weeks ago and wanted to see this specific doctor! She even phoned me later in the day to tell me there was a flag on my notes that she should have mentioned during my appointment for blood tests and asked if I wanted her to add a test for diabetes on to my notes! Can't hurt to be sure so I was pleased that she is on the preventative

 

[Gemstone]

Good to get things checked out Taz - lets hope all is ok and you can lose the weight you want to lose before it does any harm to your health (other than put strain on your knees that is).

I am with you Taz - Doctors do no good at all preaching at people and making them feel worse about themselves that they did already. I know I am overweight and the last thing I need is some well meaning soul to point it out to me x

 

[coachnomad]

Yay, glad it all went your way Taz and yay to a nice, non preachy doctor! x

 

[Taz]

We had a pleasant discussion and she gave me tips on how to like greens! She talked about food combinations and told me some tricks she uses with her kids to get them interested in greens and I will give some of them a try

 

[Gemstone]

Well done eating your greens today Taz - most impressive - carrots, peas and brocoli. That's another new convert for steaming veg - the only way to cook it x

 

[Taz]

Thanks for the education Gem! I forgot to steal the chutney from your fridge

 

[Gemstone]

I'll steal it for you and bring it over x

 

[Taz]

Thanks Gem

Well I have been a little busy this morning. I am hosting a mini cocktail party tomorrow night (mini party not mini cocktails!) so this morning I have started on the prep. I have made 12 mini alcoholic cheesecakes in 2 flavours and 6 non alcoholic cheesecakes. Later I will be making another 12 mini alcoholic cheesecakes in 2 other flavours and another 6 non alcoholic ones. I also made a sponge this morning for some tropical trifles which I will be making tomorrow morning. I have plenty to do tomorrow so today will be mostly spent preparing everything to make it easier

 

[Gemstone]

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow evening Taz - should be good fun x

 

[coachnomad]

I think I need to move back your way

 

[Gemstone]

We think you should too x

 

[rainbow]

Hey, glad you sound back on track. Good luck with the knee op, Im here a little more now, so hope to keep track lol x

 

[Gemstone]

Thanks for a lovely evening Taz x

 

[Taz]

Well the party was fun and luckily I didn't do too much food so I don't have a lot of 'clearing up' to do! I'm trying out the 'rest' thing that everyone keeps telling me I should do today. Not sure how that's going to go as I have a mountain of washing up to do and I'm sure there are other things for me to do....

I'm having my hair cut tomorrow then I will colour and straighten it on Wednesday so it's a little easier to manage when I am recovering. Just waiting for a call from the place I am having my op to tell me what time I have to be there etc. All I know at the moment is that it's going to be on Thursday. I'm hoping it will be early so I can get it over with

 

[Gemstone]

It will be good to get it over and done with. That "REST THING" is essential - DO IT X

 

[Taz]

I'm trying Gem. It's not much fun tho!

 

[Gemstone]

You managed when you were "babysitting" me last week - maybe you need some company? x

 

[coachnomad]

REST!!!

 

[Taz]

I'm having my hair cut today so that means a Gem visit too!