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Carole, prayers for traveling mercies. Dawn, don't work to hard. Rest that neck and back. Listen to your cmom.lol

Awww Dawn, you are so easy to love... as is the rest of you. Thank you for your friendship and support!

Thanks for all the prayers. Ange has had no more leaking this morning, yeah.... I feel like I'm on LBT "call your doctor".lol Hoping Charlie is getting better by the minute. I would think a good way to help out would be to send visa gift cards. Just a thought. Dawn, I had wicked whiplash after my car accident. After months of massage therapy 3 days a week, I was convinced I would have to learn to live with it. During my LBS they did something, I woke up with tremendous neck pain, but after 2 days I have not had anymore pain. I got a 2for1, surgery and a healed neck. And yes, it not only hurt my neck but all the way down my back, sciatic and legs. One thing my therapist taught me was to never sleep with shoulders on the pillow, just head and neck and also if you sleep on your side, hug a pillow close to your chest so your shoulders stay straight. That still helps me to this day.No more numb arms while sleeping. I pray your Dr can fix that neck, pronto....Take it from me, there is hope. Carole, even though I would love to see you, I know your time is limited and you have a lot of ppl and family to see. Plus I have no idea who will want what from me.lol If you're just sitting around Medira Beach, I would come and see you. Just call if you find time, but if not, we'll get together this fall. Everyone else, love you and wish you the best of everything.

Continued prayers for Charlie. Please also add Ange in on the prayer. She just called and wanted to know if you can have a bladder leakage and not know it, or is it amniotic Fluid. My friend who had lung biopsy today had her lung collapse and had to have a chest tube inserted. We need prayers all around!!!!!!!

I got my nails done too.lol Congrats!

I'd like to send the boys a care package....

Tablet too slow.... Congratulations! You are a rockstar! Doing a happy dance for you.

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Morning girls, Went to bed at 10pm and up at 2am, wth......I need my beauty sleep. Carole, I was laying in bed thinking about how far you have come. When I met you for lunch the first time, you still had on your special boot. Now you are walking and going to the gym. I'm so happy for you. You go girl! Dawn, I hope you are feeling better. Sucks to get old! Have you clobbered the person with the chocolate filled desk yet? As much as businesses are trying to get their employees healthy, that should just not be allowed. Di, I'm so happy you have great kids that have your back. My girls (Paula, Ange, Dawn & Michele) are all like that. It does make life brighter. Dee, the smiles on everyone's faces, says it all. I'm smiling along as I type this. Hows classes going? Thoughts, prayers and hugs with you. Terri, Your quilt was beautiful. I know Dee will cherish it always. Next time you come to FL Disney, I'm coming over to meet you. Michelle, I feel when you are finally through with your studies, we all need to come to your graduation. We are all so proud of you! I sure hope Nicole is alright! Haven't seen her on Pinterest either. I have two elderly friends on my agenda today. Paying bills for my 91yo and then picking up my 78 yo friend at hospital following a biopsy of lungs. She just won't stop smoking!!!!! Ange's ultrasound should Emilia weighing in at 1 lb 12 oz, 10oz more than Maddy when she was born.lol You all have a great day. Keep on, keeping on.

This is a good time to get into the LB basics, eating lots of high Protein foods, drinking a lot of Water or sf non carbonated beverages. Start slowly and don't beat yourself up. If you coukd do this on your own, you wouldn't need wls. The key is PROTEIN!!!! Keeps you full longer. Sweets make you crave more. Choose cheese sticks over donuts. You can do this!

I like your attitude. You will do great post op. Best wishes!

Loritab for first 48 hrs. After that, it was a piece of diet cake. Some ppl have no pain after surgery. Try not to worry about the "what if's".

All I can say is, bad carbs lead to craving more bad carbs. Stick to Protein.

Goodnight, I love you all!

Michelle, You have grown up to be just like c-mom.LOL I am so proud. You're lucky I am understanding towards teenage girls. The quilt is beautiful and the pictures put a big smile on my face. I did read everyone's post and all I can say is "I love each and everyone of you and am so proud to be a part of this group". You all make my heart happy! Mom is doing very well. My bro is suppose to go to ER today and get CT scan, so waiting on him to call me. He wants to wait until he hears from Drs office about blood work they did yesterday.Men...... I went to bed at 8pm (wasn't even dark yet) and slept pretty good. Ange and Evan at OB's right now having her scheduled ultrasound. County came by and treated my swamp/garden for mosquito larva and last night came by with spray for adults. In the mean time, we do have Tropical Storm Dorian heading this way. Just one of those years! Love,hugs and prayers for you all.

This was a day I would not want to repeat. I didn't sleep all night, lower back hurt and I think it could be another bladder infection. I thought, no big deal, I can sleep in. My sil called at 6:30am, my brother was in terrible pain and could I take him to either ER or Urgent Care. My quess was, he was passing a kidney stone or gallbladder problem. Dr concurred with my kidney stone diagnosis. On top of that, I had to run to bathroom twice b/c I was going to throw up. I had an empty stomach and had not eaten anything so that was good. Ange called and said she was terribly nauseous. It was at this point she lost Juliette, so she is very nervous. I think something is going around. I am just so tired and want to go to bed. Tomorrow is a new day!

Thought I was the only one with bad recall. I'm always worrying that you all might think I just don't care. Truth of the matter is I'm forgetful, but now not alone.lol

Love it!!!!!

So happy you two had a nice visit. No, I am not jealous........ok, thats a lie.lol

That's just not right!!!!! Good call for working from home.

LB manufacturers say 1-2 lbs per week, so 11 lbs is great and the inches are even better. Congrats! It can take a few fills before you reach restriction. Just keep with the plan, you're doing great.

I have been put out so many times and I must say, I enjoy it.lol One minute you're there and the next your waking up in recovery. Like a blink of an eye! Being scared, nervous and crying is also normal. You wouldn't be human, if you weren't a little nervous. Good news is, the Drs and nurses are professionals and they take pride in keeping you alive. Now try and relax and think of the new and improved you. Its going to be awesome!

Another great article, Jean. I can't help but think this is also great advice in relationships. I talk too much, hub doesn't listen.lol Thanks for your words of wisdom.