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Terri, hope the french fry stuck has not left you drinking protein shakes. Good luck through the tropical storm.

Diane said that she couldn't get on here, with her iphone. I still can catch her once in awhile on FB. But my thoughts and prayers still with her. I really hope a plan can be made for her mom and it gives Di sometime for herself.

Dawn, We need to make some kinda pact about riding our new bikes. Maybe our great motivator, Mini, can come up with a challenge for us? I got a new bike a few months ago, but haven't done much with it. I do feel my knees are getting stronger, so there's no excuse.. I bet that churro didn't taste as good as you thought it would.... I bet you thought of us the whole time....bakery items are my biggest tempters. I just thought, the grocery store chain I shop at , always puts their bakery right as you walk in the door. You have to walk threw it, to get to the produce section.Hmmm, sneaky buttheads, like putting candy at checkout, which now they put little bags of chips and Cookies there too. Anything to boost sales.. Dee, is today the last day of school? What are the kids summer plans? Any baseball camps or is it all about goat rodeos, horse chancing and chick raising? How are the chicks doin? Anyway, I'm sure the boys will keep you busy...

Good Morning Ladies! Happy Friday! Sending out good thoughts and prayers for all of you, but particularly Nicole's job interview. Carole, Maybe you aren't suppose to find that scale???? You don't need that extra pressure. You might be surprised when you go to the Dr. You are doing a lot of stair climbing these days. Be sure that I will make time in November for a visit. I knew that your visit in August would be a short time and so much to do, so that is no problem. Mini, Its so nice that Nicole can get great advice from you, regarding your shared Drs office. How is your friend that was banded the same day as Nicole doing?

See why I love this lady!!! She's smart, she sweet and she's our friend. How lucky are we!

Dawn, I seem to write novels too. I just break them up, hoping Terri will not noticed.lol

Terri, stay safe! We had a wicked storm surge, even with the eye of the storm 300miles out in the gulf. Lots of tornado's in Fl. Our tornado's are nothing like the mid west. I have a weather alert on my phone and it went off a couple times, hope you have one too. Keep us posted.

Dee, Are those new vs bra's holding the girls up well? I had to laugh getting my bra on today. I lean over , while putting on my bra, so all loose skin and boobs fall into cups. When I looked, my boobs looked like they were folded in half in my bra. I thought, I have to go to VS and get these babies some support. So while putting my bra on, I thought of you.lol

Mini, Love your profile picture. You one hot momma! Sounds like you take after your cmom, when it comes to sleep and lack there of. I actually have had the thought lately, while driving, I shouldn't be driving, I am tired. Today while I was driving a huge UHaul truck today, stay alert, don't hit anyone. lol(not)

Ange & Evan in there new home. God was good and between a few tornado's and rain squals, everytime the truck was loaded and unloaded it only drizzled. Also Evans uncle came with his grown kids and that made it really easy for me. The weather also kept the temp in the mid 70's. As I said, "God is good". Right now it is only drizzling and the wind has died down, but my garden is flooded.

btw, I almost had full blown cancer, b/c of not going to the dr due to embarrassment and shame. Luckily, it had not spread and was abke to have it removed with no chemo.Dr said " I don't know what made you come in, but you're lucky you did".

Dawn, you have a very smart twin, b/c I agree with her. In the past, I would go yrs without seeing a Dr b/c of shame and embarrassment. When I was really having a problem, I would go to walk in clinics, instead of my pcp. It wasn't until I finally bit the bullet and faced my fears. I can understand the money thing too, but if you can make monthly payments, I would do it. This is a minor set back. You have had a lot of stress recently. I think we can all admit, that we all eat out of stress.So no shame there. I have no doubt that now things are being settle, you will get back in gear and do wonderfully. Ericka is going to come home and say "wow mom, you look great".

Good morning ladies, Just a quick hello before getting that UHaul started. Diane, I'm glad you called yoir brothers and told them how it was going to be. You do have to save your mom from herself. I think you look marvelous, but like Dee, I can see how they would think you might look thin. My mom has worn glasses my whole life, she had her eyes fixed and doesn't need glasses anymore, so when I see her with no glasses, I think she's sick (only time without glasses. Now Ange is trying to conserve her contacts and is wearing glasses, she looks sick b/c its the only time she wears glasses. Go figure, our brains are slow to catch up. Plus your family propably doesn't see you eating much, so they presume that you're not. I think your food log looks great! Carole, I'll be glad when you see your new Dr. I pray he is great and can help you figure out whats going on. Have you got use to the idea that Jack is not on vacation and is there for the long haul now? I'll talk to the rest of you later. SIL is ready to move. Love you all!

Dee, it sounds like cj has learned how to control ppl, like maddy. For along time she was doing the same thing and it finally dawned on us, that it was akways on her dads day off. It got to the point that the nurse would call and say "is her daddy home today?" She's the boy who cried wolf.lol Only moving today, was packing all their things at my house. Tomorrow is the big move of all the furniture and housewares. Pray for no heavy rain, thanks!

You know what she's laughing about? They were telling her how her brother threw up in the van. For some strange reason, she thinks others discomforts are hilarious. We think it b/c whenever bad things were happening to her, we were trying to make her laugh. She's always laughing and smiling.

I'm so happy everyone is here. Maddy's picture says how I'm feeling.

LOL, You know what they say "you're as old as you feel", lately I've been feeling 35-40yo. Just realized today, I have not worn shorts in years and thats all I have been wearing lately. I never thought that would happen. Makes me feel young again. When I came out of my room yesterday, ange said "you lookin skinny today". "looking skinny", really??? Carole, I can't wait to see your new kitchen. HGTV & DIY are my favorite channels to watch. Watching House Hunters right now.lol Things should go well tomorrow. I'm driving the truck and Evan & his uncke doing the heavy lifting. One problem is, I need a step ladder to get into truck.lol Second problem is, we're in the middle of tropical storm Andrea right now. Its directly off our coast at this minute. Hope it just heads north quickly.

YEAH! Alex got Dawn on.

Terri, CG is not mad at me at all. We have an understanding. I respect her decisions, she respects mine. We still talk. I hope you can understand my position too. To me, nothing has changed.

Yeah, got everyone but Dawn. I have to copy paste her and I just got on my PC, so I can do that. Dee, glad you found your way. I haven't her from Terri, will check with her later. I'm really glad we can all be here together . Got a PM from CG this am. First note was, just wanting to remain friends . "I know it puts you in a bad spot with the other (no it doesn't) but its not about sides, its about me being comfortable talking to ppl about my private life, although I am sooooo boring its boring.... am glad you are my friend. If I tread to hard, please let me know." I wrote back, that I would let her know and I want to stay in contact with all of you. I'm glad she understands my position. " to know me, you will find out I am a forever friend, unless you really really hurt me and that would be attacking my family". CG wrote: I want to remain friends with them also (never wanted anyone to get all upset)... I just wanted that group gone as T and whomever could read it and if that pissed someone off, so be it... Not my doing. But that is yall and not me. Have a great day.. I think she's pissed at me, but right now, I don't care and like you all, no room for drama. Life is too short. I will be busy the next two days, moving ange & evan. So don't think I jumped ships.lol Love you and thanks again for your support.

Could it be Gallbladder?

Happy Birthday, Ryan! I know you're a great kid, you have a great mom. God Bless

So glad we're together!!! Carole has joined. Dee having trouble excepting invite. She's trying again tomorrow. I can't send an invite to Dawn, it keeps saying "Member does not exist". I know she does.lol Cawanna watching a movie with hub and joining when on her pc.

Anxiety, second guessing your decision and all the other emotions, very normal. Try to keep your eyes on the prize, the new healthier you. Remember Drs and nurses are trained to keep you well. Good luck!

Chapstick, when you wake up in recovery, your lips will be so dry. A pillow for drive home, so seat belt won't rub on incision, loose fitting clothes. For home, broth, sugar free popsicles, SF Jello. Good Luck !