Guest guest Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Well Elaine it is nearly the end of day 2 so how was it today. Are things starting to be a little less mind blowing. It is always the same when you start a new job. I remember when I started at Virgin and we had to do 6 weeks of training and exams to learn all about superannuation I thought I would never get through it all. As soon as you are comfortable and settled in we will have to have lunch. So what are your hours and what time do you have to have lunch? Glad to hear the people are nice. Mazz Elaine Erskine wrote: > > Hi Mazz, > > Well the first day is over!!! There is an overwhelming amount of > transmission info that i have to learn!!! The people are nice and the > offices are really nice to so i am sure i will really enjoy it as soon > as i get a feel of it. Will keep you posted. > Elaine > > >> Elaine just a quick note to wish you all the best for today. I hope all >> goes well for you in this new job. This is the beginning of a new era >> for you. >> >> Don't forget to come and give us a full report this afternoon. >> >> Have a wonderful day at your new job. >> >> Cheers >> Mazz >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well I was bad - but not as bad as I might have been had I not wanted to spend more time on the beach. I bought some clothes and make up - but the rest of the time I was good and didnt do much except focus on relaxing. How are you doing Elaine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Elaine That is fantastic - especially when we all know that us bigger people will generally do a much better job from the outset simply because we always feel like we have something to prove. So sometimes good things really do come in big parcels! I am so happy that you have found a great new job; it's given me some real food for thought. I am always promising myself that once I get to goal I will go and look for something else but then I get back on the treadmill and can't seem to get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hi ,I 'm fine thanks - started my new job 2 weeks ago and am settling in well. I was at my last job for 10 and a 1/2 yeras like you and i wasn't very happy for the last 18 mths and really felt that i was been taken advantage of in many ways but i didn't have the guts to try and find another job, it was always "I will look for another job when i lose weight" seeing as that is happening very slowly and the fact i was really unhappy at my old job i decided to give it a go and was pleasantly surprised when i got it!! The ABC have a non discriminatory policy so they look at the qualifications and not who is presenting them. It is a really great place to work and i dont have to bust my gut and get paid a much better salary than my last place. ElaineWell I was bad -but not as bad as I might have been had I not wanted to spend more time on the beach. I bought some clothes and make up - but the rest of the time I was good and didn't do much except focus on relaxing. How are you doing Elaine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hiya Elaine How frustrating for you. I hope that there is some alternative there for you - like you say you want to leave further surgery as a last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I dont think that would be a viable option for me as the whole point of the sleeve is because I cant get restriction with my bandy without getting reflux! Let us know how you go with your appointment with your surgeon. I would also be interested in knowing if he can leave the band in. I have heard of people having the sleeve and the band, so when the sleeve stops working, the band can be brought into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hiya Elaine How are you going? I bet you are counting down until band out etc. It must be a emotional time for you. I do know what you are going thru - my 3 months without a band were a nightmare time for me, but as you said at 's that day you dont have any real restriction at the moment so its not going to be a huge change. When I was without my band, I did a number of things to try and keep myself in some check, I did the lite n easy for a bit - that was good, but it still didnt stop me from gaining 25kg. I think you are going into it in a better frame of mind, you are healthy and know what your long term gain is going to be once you have the sleeve. Have you got all your time of work etc sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi , The advantage i have over you in the same situation is that i wont be eating any more than i am now and hopefully a bit less! I am lucky re work because as soon as you step into the ABC you have 18 personal days owing which includes sick leave so i am sorted for a week off for removal and 2 weeks for sleeve which just about covers the 18 days as i have already taken 2 to visit Dad in Melbourne. Dr R is not charging for the removal which is good but i do feel guilty at all i have spent over the last 3 years but i guess if i hadn't i wont be around too much longer anyway!! I certainly know when i am stressed, my appetite increases 10 fold as it did the days following my decision to do all that i am doing, plus the worry about my Dad but i have decided that i will be sensible etc etc! Elaine >-- Original Message -- >To: SydBand > >Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:07:35 -0000 >Subject: Elaine >Reply-To: SydBand > > > >Hiya Elaine > >How are you going? I bet you are counting down until band out etc.> >Have you got all your time of work etc sorted? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 That is good that it is convenient for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I might have a taste of that, but I have to be good - this is my compromise! Oh woe is me and all that you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I nearly fell off the chair when he said 'Monday' and I said 'as in this Monday, the 23rd' and when he replied yes. I said well I will go for it, no point procrastinating and it gives me no chance to dither about things. I will have a busy weekend getting myself organised but I am confident that it will be smooth and pretty painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Good for you! you wont need much, will you be in for 1 or 2 nights? >-- Original Message -- >To: SydBand > >Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:21:58 -0000 >Subject: Re: Elaine >Reply-To: SydBand > > > >I nearly fell off the chair when he said 'Monday' and I said 'as in this >Monday, the 23rd' and when he replied yes. I said well I will go for >it, no point procrastinating and it gives me no chance to dither about >things. I will have a busy weekend getting myself organised but I am >confident that it will be smooth and pretty painless. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 He said one night, but if I am not operated on until the arvo, I want another night - and will tell him so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hiya Elaine Glad you are feeling well enough to head back to work. Are you all set for Monday? Has Dr R put you on any special post op diet. I know I was told to 'take it easy' and I think I did... for about 3 days No, didnt get the usual STP, actually had pain in my right shoulder but I dont know if that was STP, it disappeared once I was up and walking around on Monday arvo. Actually most of my pain disappeared once I got up and went to the loo. I think when I was in the bed feeling sorry for myself, everything 'hurt' but as soon as I got bored and over myself and started to move about, the pain improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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