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I Got the Job!!!! :bounce: After school yesterday I had an interview. There was a panel of 4 women with some of the weirdest questions in the world. I blew it.... or least I think I did because I raced home to my girlfriends and dished for an hour. I went home at 4pm and the phone rings.... its personal offering me the position of SCHOOL NURSE at Hayden Elementary! They are so desperate to get me in there they want me before orientation. Training will be this Friday which gives me a chance to say good-bye to my kids at Meairs School today..... and thats not going to be easy. Those little monsters have wiggled their way into my heart and I will be blubbering all over the place. So, say a little prayer for me, because thats gonna be super hard for me, but I know this position will be good for our family -- and me too. I pinched myself all night and I still can't believe it :whoo: whoo hoo! PS: my niece is being induced later today, so we get a baby too! :biggrin1:

:kiss2: Awwww, Beanie..... Thats Great!! I told you we were gonna do this together That mantra we started chanting must have worked. Keep pinching yourself..... it's a dream come true! Love ya honey :Banane34:

Oh, Cindy....:faint: I'm so sorry to hear about you eyes. Couple days of R&R and you'll be all better. Feel better soon :hug:

GoodMorning, Betty: I hope today's the day and you hear about that job - luck be with you. Today is my day to have yet another interview. I have an appointment with one of my favorite district schools for school nurse -- the funny thing is you don't have to have medical training for this position and last October I passed all the written tests to get me in -- so here we go again! Yesterday I went to my Dietician and it was the dumbest meeting I've ever been to. Jenny wanted to know what was the most weight lost in any diet that I've been on. What I typically eat and snack on and what activity would I do if weight wasn't an issue. Hmmmmm, I told her that I eat what my community center gives me and sometimes mac & cheese is all we got. As far as the wishes for running marathons, my desire when I am thin would be to learn to polynesian dance.... except I didn't really tell her that. The hula dancing is a childhood dream and only wanted to tell you guys. She then told me that certain snacks might make me "dump" so that I needed to make careful choices. I immediately said " I didnt think lapbanders had dumping. Ohhhh, I thought you were getting RNY. She apologized and changed everything she was telling me! Guess reading my chart was a bit too difficult for SOMEONE who does this all day long. I better make darn sure that EVERYONE knows this is what I've chosen and maybe when they wheel me in I should ask to see the band -- if there isn't one on the tray then I can run out the door! Well, gotta get the little monkeys up for school -- thats me update.

:heh: These Smilies are simply the best!:lovechoc: So, everybody, grab a cup of :caked: NO, I mean.....:cup: and spend some quality time here on LBT :drum: :whoo: :pound: :doh: :) Banane16 is alittle scarey....:Banane56:

Morning All, I'm feeling good and I want the world to know! Todays the day that I see the Dietician -- one more hoop that I have to jump through. I called my PCP to inquire about my next referral.... they call it a Bariatric Consult so right now they are waiting for a fax from todays meeting and then the authorizations begin. I'm not anxious.... just hopeful. I'm starting back to work this morning and excited to see my kids again. For those who don't know what I do, I'm a Substitute for my school district. The positions that I do are: Special Ed aid, Para-educator, clerk typist, and health assistant. I am currently subbing at a school since October and one of my darling students calls me "Miss Lopez" because he thinks I look like Jennifer Lopez yeah, it's funny. Sooooo, I'm off to work, gotta curl my hair and then off to the diet lady(I bet she's skinney). Eileen: Those donuts are calorie free.... right? Betty: Go back to bed sleepyhead! Cindy: I'm sending a crate of hand Sanitizer -- say NO to pink-eye! Ann: If you can seriously clean the house before the kids destroy you get a medal of honor you do us proud! HUGS everyone,

Gosh gee whiz.... I was gonna say do the TV show but Betty makes a good point. Hiking, running and lifting weights..... they would for sure Kill ya. Penni I don't know what to say.... when it rains, it pours.

Cindy, How did you catch "pink eye". Feel better soon.

Mandy, I also just read your post and am so thankful that you felt safe enough to share with us. To have to go through this alone would not be acceptable. Will your little one allow you to hold her? I know that when my son was going through his heart operation just laying on me helped him cope. Being a Mom makes you a powerful ally. Count the tiny blessings as you make this journey.... you have doctors that have listened, started medication with some result and your gut instict(always listen to that). I have already sent up a prayer, with more to come. Love to you and yours,

Nice to meet you. I haven't been banded yet but I'm on my way. Congratulations on your maintanance.... that gives me hope!

GoodMorning all! Today is the first day back to school and all four of my monkeys made it to school on time. Sorry I didn't post yesterday but I did read everything. You guys are SO funny in response to my Mystery Box. Still haven't opened it yet.... need more input. If I give you the dimensions and shake it, will you like to guess whats in the box? OK: it's 13" x 5" and when I shake it there is an obvious rattle....kind of sounds like a bell. It weighs under a pound because it's fairly lightweight. Since I'm not anxious to open this delightful little treasure I will wait until next Sunday to cut it open.... hmmmm this might be fun. Oh, I wanted to tell you guys about my second visit to the Crystal Cathedral. The boys and I went yesterday to the 9:25 service after dropping Lewis off to Sunday school. Taylor, Channing & Garrett were so grown-up and I was very proud of how they behaved. They sat there counting cameras and made comments about the giant organ, but there mouths simply dropped open when the pastor announced that the mornings guest speaker was Dr. Phil McGraw! When Dr. Phil came out he got lost in all the foliage on stage and we all laughed. The bulletin's note said that he was going to talk about "the new you in the New Year" and I thought... oh, No a lose weight talk:ermm but instead his interview was about his new book "Love smart" his book about love relationships for married or single. We all had a blast going to church with Dr. Phil and all 4 boys want to come back. This church is one step above huge and the campus has 5 buildings and 7 parking lots. We had a great day as a family and spent the rest of the day preparing for school ie: laundry, dishes and cleaning back-packs. Catch ya all Later!

Dear Wendy, You're gonna be alright. I just re-read your profile and you say it for so many of us..... a lifelong struggle with weightloss. I remember the first time I read one of your posts and your way cool list of things to do. Just that has really helped me on my journey. Can you imagine my excitement when I found out that you got your date! OK, so I'm envious. If you don't do lapband where will you turn? Keep cool.... write down your thoughts in your journal, buy some new comfy PJ's and rent all the chick flicks that you've been wanting to see(sorry no popcorn at the matinee). Keep busy but focused until the 23rd and if you want to talk on the phone then you can call me! Be a good girl and let us all know that you have kept your date and put some socks on your cold feet. Electronic Hugs being sent.

Good Morning, I kinda slept in this morning.... last day of vacation. Thanks for the healing thoughts, my body is back to normal. Today I have planned to run lots and lots of errands. My kids will hate me! My most important mission today is....... renewing my ANNUAL DISNEY PASS. I let my membership expire... on purpose and today I will be dropping it in the mail. Anyway, Since it's the beginning of the month I had to call the ex to remind him that he needs to pay to pay for braces,daycare, glasses and 1/2 of a Disney Pass. While he was over at the house he asked if a package arrived with his name on it. What package I asked(hehehe). Well, he said... I got something ordered from ebay and they said it arrived. Nooooo, I said don't know anything about it(hehehe). Then he left. The man hasn't lived here for 3 years, why do you think he is having ebay deliver to my house?? OK, so I have the box but I haven't decided to play hostess to this little game. Did my address accidently happen (uhhh, NO)why then doesn't he use his home or business address. This is the man who has refused to pay court ordered attorney fees and cleaned out the 401K so that I have no retirement. Something fishy here. Before I go, I wanted to send my best wishes to Eileen on her fill. The first one would be alittle nerve wracking and I don't want her to hurt. I'll be calling my PCP to get another referral -- I want to get on the band wagon in 2006!

Dear Rica, I totally agree with Afterglow, clerks like the one you met need to be removed from their positions. On a brighter note I wanted to introduce myself and let you know that 3 of my 4 miracles were AI babies and true miracles. Your babies are just waiting to make an entrance. I'll send up a prayer for you and yours. Hugs,

Good Morning Dudes & Dudettes! Miss Patty is home on the range. I see we have some new faces here on this thread and I wanted to greet them... Anne(who I know from other posts) and Sherry and Doc. Welcome ladies, this is the funniest place to be. Let me recap what I kinda did over the holidays. 7am on Christmas day I drove to Santa Barbara to visit my widowed Mom and to be with her and my only sister during the winter break from school. The boys and I had a great time. When I wasn't dragging the boys to see the local tourist traps we were playing scrabble or watching the food network. I did some after christmas sales and I got a thrift store santa boot for my collection(32 cents!) and a mini grazing fawn that lights up, a tree skirt for $1, and 4 mini hallmark ornaments very happy with my purchases. On the morning before we were to leave Mom took us all out to Dennys for Breakfast and while standing infront of the car I tripped and fell over the car stop brick.... I didn't even see it! Well, I hit the ground hard and was pretty dazed. Channing wanted just to lift me up but us 40somethings don't just spring up. I took out both knees, 2 toenails and my left palm took all the weight and has a nasty bruise. When I got home I took tylenol and kept that up all evening. I was able to drive home on Jan 4th but one of my knees was getting stiff, I am much better today. Yesterday, when I got home at 1:45 I instantly remembered that I needed to call my dietician to schedule an appointment. When I got her on the phone she told me that the referral says that I have high cholesterol and diabetes. I must have made a weird noise cause she asked me about diabetes and I said that I don't have it. After I hung up I started to think.... do I have it? Could my PCP know something and didn't tell me? Now, I'm all concerned that I'm gonna die and that I'll never get to eat birthday cake again. And I'm really really sad. What have I done to myself. My appointment is for Jan 10th and I'll ask all my questions then. I'm kind of shaken up by all this and wanted these prep weeks before surgery to go smoothly. I need hugs and I'm a bit scared. I'll chat later.... the kids are getting up.

OK Beanie, I'm back at my sisters house for a short update. My Moms favorite dessert is "Creme Brulee" a french custard that I online searched for. I'm gonna surprise her in a day or two with this dessert... lets hope I can pull it off. The only kitchen tool I don't have is a torch to brown the sugar on top... maybe thats why Mom always go's to a resturant for dessert! Since we came here she has been at work every other day, and when she gets off work she makes dinner and serves the kids. I can't get her to rest. I know it's her way of loving us but I get concerned shes doing too much. It's been just a year since her bypass and shes doing extremely well.... I should try not to worry so much... thats the hard part. Zan: Please don't hit your head so hard on the wall, your concern for your Mom is much like mine but trying to get her to change her lifestyle will be near impossible. Love her where shes at, I think you're doing a great job. Well, gang, I'm off to the grocery store for Creme Brulee fix'ins. I'm having a great vacation and miss talking everyday with ya all. If it doesn't rain tomorrow I think I'm going to the zoo. I will update later :rolleyes

Hey Gang, I'm posting from my Sisters Computer in beautiful Santa Barbara. I left Orange County with my boys on Christmas morning at 7:33am. Jumped on the freeway and it was smooth sailing! We arrived at my Moms house in exactly 2hrs time! It was literally the best drive I have ever done.... there was no one on the road. On Christmas Eve I attended the 3pm service at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove and immediately found a great seat on the side balcony that had a great view of the stage and a TV screen. Everything was televised and I sure hope I wasn't on TV:ermm When the music began and the choir began the first song I got all choked up! I was really glad that I was alive and that I'm just really greatful to be alive -- dumb huh? The full orchestra was magnificent and I realize how much I miss the musical side of my life. I spent years on stage and have known some awesome musicians but since becoming a Mom I don't attend concerts and such.....anyway,my fleeting thought was that I missed classical things. When the service was over I drove home to finish preparing for my trip and anxious to be with my children again. Santa was very generous to me this year I got a covered wok from my Sister and a new rice cooker from my Mom, two things I really needed! The boys were all totally spoiled and we have spent the rest of our time here just vegging in front of the TV(mom has cable, we don't) Tomorrow we plan a trip to the Santa Barbara Botanic gardens to use up a free pass that my Mom got in the mail and next week I'll take the kids to the zoo where we are members. I have just read a few posts on how some of our bandsters are trying to watch their eating. Since I have been here I have no desire for much of anything -- I think I'm afraid. My secret is that I hope to be approved real soon and I haven't shared that with everyone in the family(namely my sis). So, I'm not pigging out but I'm not denying myself of anything either. Eileen, the chocolate still doesn't bother me - Hehehehehehe~ but the butterscotch fudge is to die for! Rene: I went shopping for miniature ornaments and found 4 new ones! I haven't been to Walmart yet but SB doesnt have one and i fear that when I get back home all the holiday stuff will be gone! Cindy:You would love my Sisters house, Disney everywhere. Behind me on the wall is 8 Cels, the prettiest one of the Mickey Mouse Club. Well gotta sign off.... I'll try to post in a day or two :)

Good Morning everyone, I got my car back on Friday morning and didn't post because I was playing that game of "catch-up" again.... but I'm not complaining. My plans today are to finish up wrapping, and laundry and then clean out the car. I want to be done with all this detail work so that I can attend the 3pm service at the Crystal Cathedral. I don't attend Dr. Schullers church but the Christmas Eve one is So pretty. It's a candlelight service and after all the singing is done they make it snow indoors. OK for all you back east you can stop laughing now. You have to admit snow is very pretty, especially if you are warm and indoors. Here in California they make the snow out of soap and it's supposed to be 85 degrees this weekend(whats the purpose of a sweater?). So, I have to scoot, I'll post from Santa Barbara. Remember, Jesus is the Reason for the Season -- Love ya,

Did you say FEAR FACTOR? Oh, my dear, you are Soooo brave! I'll whisper a prayer for your chance at Biggest Loser. Hugs,

Hey Everyone, I haven't left yet because my mini van had a giant poop! After work on Wed I stopped at my fave mechanic to have the car checked out for the long drive and he tells me that I have a gasket leak from the transmission and that I can't drive the car... or I kill it. They drive me home and my head is spinning! Did he quote $600 or millions? Need to call my Mom.... oh NO.... whos gonna pick up the boys from daycare?! This all happened at 1:30pm and talk about shell-shocked. I just started counting my blessings: #1 I caught the problem before the trip. #2 the boys & I were in safe places #3 If I don't make it Christmas day, I'll live #4 It was diagnosed immediately and is fixable #5 my mechanic wasn't working on any cars, the bay was empty #6 Mom gives me her Visa #. So, when I got home I called the ex and told him that I didn't have a vehicle to pick up the boys. It was So much fun to throw a wrench into his plans. You see, he still doesn't understand the magnitude of what I do with his kids and I decided that when things unravel on my end that I need to defer to him. This conclusion came to me when I decided that I wanted lapband and that he could indeed care for his own children if I was out sick. Anyway, he got all stupid and mumbled something about his wifes birthday and the resturant gathering that they were going to..... and I just calmly said "the twins are at Finely school and Garrett & Lewis are at Sequoia call if you get lost. It's a challange with such a large family, isn't it. I got off the phone and he he he.... laughed, snorted, chortled -- man, that was fun! So, today I just continued to do laundry, dishes and packing. It was a nice "at home" day with Taylor taking the lead with all his help. We made nice progress and I rewarded him with a feisty game of Scrabble (I won) it improves his word power and we got some special mother/son time By 5pm there was no word from the autoshop so I figured they closed for the night. If the car isn't repaired by Friday I won't be able to go to Santa Barbara:cry on Christmas morning, but, like I said.... we would survive it. Thanks for your support I'll update later.

That was fun! Give your Sis a hug from us.

:alien :alien Good Morning Friends, Sorry that I sorta disappeared but my ISP dial up number was changed without notice. I posted you guys on monday morning and went to work. Later at 5:30pm I tried to get online... nothing. I tried again at bedtime and again tuesday morning. By tuesday 3pm I was getting pretty mad. I called and they told me that the dial-up number was different and then the accounting gal walked me thru the process. Soooo, I'm back. Today is MY last day at school and then I'm on vacation until Jan 9th. I still have lots of sorting, wrapping and packing to do and few hours in which to do it I wanted to let you all know that I will have some computer access when I'm in Santa Barbara because my sister just got a new terminal. I'll be able to post at least every-other day. I want to know what Santa Claus has brought you all. Well, I gotta dress for work.... and I'm so glad to back online

I'm Awake now! I fell back asleep but got them kids to school, yeah! Betty: did I read that right? You have 10 more to lose for goal? Dear Lord in heaven that is marvelous and amazing. I too made cookie dough but won't be rolling those out until last minute. I got a few more items crossed off my list, and that feels good. I swapped work for today to have tomorrow off to go to orthodontist. The kids told me that last day of school is Wednesday. Ha, silly me, I thought last day is Thursday! Hey, everybody I want to tell you about my friend Eileen. When I get all weird about surgery, she calms me down and lifts me up. Isn't that the greatest! I just wanted her to know that that means the world to me Rene: That man of yours sounds adorable. I'm placing my order for one of those.... arrival should be next Christmas! Oh, my favorite PC game is Bejeweled. So, I gotta make Breakfast and off to work. I have a goof-off day with one of my classes, what fun! See ya later!

Miracles happen.....dreams come true! YOU are what inspires us newbies and wannabies. NSV ?? your victory has everything to do with the scale! Congrats, sweetie!

Bonnie Jean, I'm most anxious to hear your tale. I have not been banded yet.... hopefully by Feb. Take care, and thanks for posting so quickly.