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Pool is 88 degrees and the air temp is 65 degrees. Gonna do some more dirt moving. We still have a lot of clean up around the pool to do, so we are working on that today. Later when it warms up we will go swimming. Tomorrow is our big date. I am so looking forward to meeting Jane. I wonder who will be next that I go to meet up with. Have a great day.

Pam, I have room in my car for you. You just need to fly into KCI.

I am so excited and can't hardly wait. The only thing I'm worried about is if we get to talking to much and than we have to get a hotel to spend the night, (you know, talk, talk, talk). I might be late for work Monday morning. LOL. Sending you an e-mail with all the info. Sears it is.

HayDee, My insurance required that I have a phsyc-val before my surgery. So off I went to one of the most terrible Doctors I have ever been to. She was horrid. My first visit within 15 minutes she proceeded to tell me that all my eating problems could be blamed on 2 things, my parents and my church. I was so in shock I didn't know what to say. I have never in my whole life blamed my parents for my weight. My parents were a product of the times and that is not their fault. They had just come from WWII and things were rationed and sparse. You ate what you could because you didn't know when your next meal will be. So when things prospered in the fifties and sixties all they knew was that what you had on your plate you ate all of it. That was when meals started to get bigger and food improved alot. Also preservatives were for front and all the other stuff they inject into our food. I never will ever blame my parents for raising me the best they could. My weight problem is mine and mine only. I'm the one that sticks the food into my mouth. I don't see anyone holding a gun to my head. I know when I'm full. I know when to stop. I know what the Hell I'm doing. It is up to me to correct my errors. And this is where my Band comes into affect. My band tells me to stop. My band won't let me put that extra bite into my mouth. I have also learned over the last few years how to even eat better. I'm making better choices of what goes in my mouth. I'm taking control and it a long road. And how my Church has anything to do with it I'll never know. I came home from my first visit and grabbed the paint brush out of my husbands hands and went to town staining the deck. I did the whole thing by myself while he sat and watched me cry my eyes out, he knew not to come near me and to let me deal with this in my head. My parents were the best parents a person could ever ask for and I'm sure if she had known them she would be ashamed of herself. I did go back to her and I played her little game. I agreed with all she had to say and I was the model patient. It took 9 visits before she finally agreed to write the letter I need. So on the 10th visit I finally had her fax the letter over to the Doctor's office. I also noticed that she had a new leather couch and loveseat. Hmmm, 10 visits at $150 each. Yup, I bought her new furniture. I left that office and never went back. There is more to this story and when I see you all next June I will tell you more of what she had to say. But for now just remember she has to be the most horrible person that I have ever ran into. Sorry about the long post. One of the best things I ever did was to join this group. You guys have done more for me than any Doc with a degree could do. You help me be accountable for my actions. You guys are the best. Hugs to you all

:smile:Good Morning Girls, I stayed up real late last night to watch the girls win Gold and Silver. Kat, What you told Haydee was exactly what I was thinking. Looks like we might be able to get into the pool this weekend, it's supposed to get into the mid 80's on Saturday. Everyone have a great day and I will check in later.

Haydee, that's a lot to think about. I know you have a lot of feelings about you and Juan but that even scared me reading that. Just take your time and really think. Just know that we will back you all the way. You too special.

Sister and I were just talking about how after I questioned my nephew and he denied all, how we haven't seen him since. If he was so innocent, why hasn't he come back even to just visit. She texted him and she hasn't heard from him either. On GMA this morning they were talking about this very problem and that how more teens are getting into the heavy drugs and stealing from anybody they know. It was very scary. I just hope and pray that he comes to his senses before anything bad happens.

Judy, you left yourself wide open with that one. LOL. So, here's part of my day. I had a Doctor's appointment with the Spine Specialist, the same Doc that did my sisters surgery. I had to go see him because of some stuff they found in my ex-rays from when I fell. Anyway all is ok and he does want to see me in 4 weeks but he said he wouldn't be surprised if I cancelled my appointment. He said everything is healing great and that I might think I don't need to come back. So I said before he left if I could ask him a question. I told him about my lap-band and that I have lost 165 pounds and still want to loose more, but with my stomach the way it is could it be pulling on my back. He said that it was a definate possiblity, that the back would just compensate for the heaviness from the front. So I asked him when it came time to have the TT, would he be willing to help me fight the insurance company? He said he would be more than happy to do that. I don't want to have any problems like my sister has had and having the surgery would help with that. So it will be a year or more before I'm ready for the surgery but I have a Spine Specialist in my back pocket. Reminds me of the time when I went to my regular Doc and told him I was looking into having the Lap-Band and he told me he would take me to the hospital and walk me all the way into the surgery room if that was what it would take. I have been so luck to have had all the support I've had. Now, back to the Olympics.

Good Morning, Was sitting here trying to figure out what I was going to do on my day off when it hit me that I have to work a shift today. I'm still covering for meone that is on vacation. Next week I will be back to my usual schedule. Thank goodness. All this extra work and than trying to watch as much of the olympics I can is dragging me down. Kat, that joke reminded me of one I just got in my e-mail THE WEDDING NIGHT Mike was going to be married to Karen, so his father sat him down for a little chat. He said, 'Mike, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite I took off my pants, handed them to your mother, and said, 'Here - try these on' She did and said, 'These are too big I can't wear them.' I replied, 'Exactly I wear the pants in this family and I always will.' Ever since that night we have never had any problems.' 'Hmmm,' said Mike. He thought that might be good thing to try. On his honeymoon, Mike took off his pants and said to Karen, 'Here try these on.' She tried them on and said, 'These are too large. They don't fit me. 'Mike said, 'Exactly. I wear the pants in this family and I always will. I don't want you to ever forget that.' Then Karen took off her pants and handed them to Mike. She said, 'Here -you try on mine.' He did and said, 'I can't get into your pants.' Karen said, 'Exactly. And if you don't change your smart ass attitude, you never will.' And they lived happily ever after. I know that what Tracy is going thru IS not a joke. It's just so hard to hear her and know that she is hurting and there is nothing we can do but be here for her. She will get thru this and hopefully things will turn out for the best and that is all we can pray for. Hugs to all, have a great day.

Hey, We just got home from our shift at the hospital. I'm so glad we don't have to work with the birthing center nurses. They are really snooty. They are the only ones, everyone else treats us like royalty. Kat, glad to hear your son is doing well. Hugs to him. So, are we a go for Gruene????

There is nothing better than turning on your computer and getting the best surprize of the day. Tracy, Thanks for posting the pics. What a surprize. I know you said you had cut your hair but I didn't even imagine something as beautiful as that. Your a LOOKER. Welcome Sherri. And corats on the weight loss. Join us anytime you get the chance. I went shopping this morning and got stuff to get ready to make my gifts for the get together. I promise as hard as I can I will try my best to get there this time. Gotta get ready to do my shift at the hospital tonight. We have so much fun working there. They sure do keep us busy. Have a great day.

I sent Laura all my info and she said as soon as she has it updated she will send me the list. Texas is a go for me and I'm ok with the date. Maybe Tracy an I can fly out together. I said maybe. Still not sure that is what I can do. Need to work my nerve up.

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Crap.... I woke up at 4:30 to go potty and got back in bed and my mind started racing like crazy. Just one thought after another and the next thing you know I had laid there for 45 minutes. No sense in fighting it so I got out of bed and here I am. Great, and I have a long day ahead of me. Just hope I don't fall asleep at work this afternoon.

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One of the reasons I don't tell my sister about what happened is that she is the one with the brain damage and it would be to much for her to handle. Not only would she be distraught about him taking the stuff but also about it happened to me. I did talk to his sister and she is going to tell her dad. I don't speak to her ex but am willing to over this. I suggested to the sister that her and her dad and other brother get together and confront him about his drug usage. I'm gonna stay on top of this and not let him think he's getting away with something. It's just very upsetting to all of us. I'm still up for the trip to Tunica and would even make the trip to Denver. But you guys all pick what you want to and I will figure something out. Long week ahead of me so I'll check in when I can. Night all.

I just joined Facebook. Do we have a group that we will belong too?

Hey Girls, Just got back from meeting our friends for lunch. I had a house salad and they ended up bringing me an extra one. So I guess that will be for my dinner. I helped hubby eat his french fries and I had a roll. I'm stuffed now. Thanks for the special words. Right now I'm just not sure how I feel. Yes I'm upset that he took the stuff butI think I'm more upset that he lied to me about it. I hate liars the most and it really hurts that I know that he lied to me. So far I haven't heard from him. I did promise that I wouldn't tell his mom about it but I had a long talk with his sister about it. I will continue to do what I need to to help him out. I just hope that he figures out for himself that he needs help. I will walk him thru it. He just needs to admit to himself that he needs help. His friend has been thru rehab 2 times so I might have a talk with him to see if he can talk to him. Where's my parents when I need them? I'm open to anytime for the gt together. I just need to make sure that it is within driving distance to me. Also Hubby will be coming with me. We travel everywhere together. He'll stay at the hotel while we all do our stuff. I'll just make sure he has his gameboy and the laptop and he'll be fine. Oh and a coller of beer. I can take any one that wants to ride with us. We have a mini van and can take 5 more along. Whoever wants to fly into KC. Just check airfares. Might be cheaper to fly here and than drive with us. I'm done with garage sales although I have a ton of stuff to put in one. It's just to much work. I agree that you meet all kinds of people. Some are adorable. Can someone get me caught up on "Facebook"? Have a great day.

Good Morning, I had to wear uniforms when I went to school and let me tell you, other than having to make sure I had a clean white shirt to wear it was a blessing. I always knew what I was wearing the next day. Just had to make sure everything was clean and crisp. The other day I had stopped and picked up my sister to come over to go swimming. While she was here her youngest son showed up and swam with us for about an hour. He than came in the house to change his clothes. Hewas in the house for about 15 minutes by himself. So we swam for anbout another hour and than we all came in and changed our clothes and I took my sis home. Later in the evening I went to the kitchen to take my evening meds and noticed that there was a bottle missing. I also noticed that the bottles in the basket were kind of sitting different than the last time I had used them. Yep, there definately was a bottle missing nd it happened to be my bottle of vicodin. So I asked my hubby if he had seen it and than I called my sister that lives with us and neither her or her husband had seen it. They haven't even been home for 2 days. ( a whole nother story.) All roads where leading to he fact that my nephew had taken it. So my sisters husband comes home to pick up a few things and lo and behold 10 pills are missing from her bottle of valuim. I can't begin to tell you how upset I have been over all of his. I confronted my nephew and of course he denies all of it. But he was the only one in the house by himself and no one else was here. I'm still trying to deal with this in my head. I'm just sick about the whole thing. Just sick about it. We are off today to go have lunch with some friends at the "Texas Roadhouse". So Looking forward to see tham and enjoying their company. Just hope I don't make a pig of myself. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. It's been a little cool here nad we have had a little rain. So no swimming for me tha last few days. Hopefully this week I can get some time in the pool. I'll check in later this evening. Hugs to you all.

Good Morning, I'm so excited. The Olympics are finally here. Can't wait to start watching them tonight on TV. I was gone all day yesterday. Lot's of running around but oe thing I did do was go over to the State next to us to visit a cousin and her new baby. She also has a new house and OMG. It is exquisite. Humongeous. All I could keep thinking to myself was "I hope she has a cleaning crew". We had a great time and her baby is adorable. Today I have my morning shift and than I'm going to stop by and pick up my Sis to bring her over to swim for awhile. It's supposed to get up to 86 today so that will be a nice little swim for us. Laura, So glad your home but after seiing that pic of you in the dress, I can see why that couple want you guys to swing. Yumma Yumma. Everyone have a great day and talk to you later today.

Busy, busy, busy. That's how my day was yesterday. It started at 4:30am and ended at 10pm. Now I'm up early to start another very busy day. Can't wait till Saturday afternoon when I get home from work, that means I have a day and a half to myself. I'm excited. I had an excellent eating day yesterday. Just not getting in as muc water as I would like. I'm doing ok on it, just wish I was getting more. Boy, it sure is quite here without Laura. I hope she is having the time of her life. Be back later tonight. Have a great day.

I went in to work day wearing a shoe on my bad foot. After about anhour I was ready to take that damn thing off. It didn't hurt, itjust felt like I had a shoe on that was a size too small. First thing I did when I got home was pop that puppy off. We have this temerature gauge for our pool that has a little yellow rubber ducky on it to keep it floating. Well my male cat has discovered it and now everytime he sees it he crouches down and sticks his head out like he is going to kill it. He is now our "Duck Hunter". I'm juts afraid that someday he's going to go in. I hope I'm around if he does so I can help him to the stairs. it's just too cute though. Tracy, so glad things didn't get that bad for you guys. Nothing to much worse than a really bad storm. Glad your still here. Catch you all later.