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:typing: Dear Kat..... you made me cry. And, yes.... happy would not be the word I would use for how you feel. :confused: I had to call technical support this morning cause my server had some problems.... but we are all OK now. I really enjoyed reading thru all the posts today, such a fun group we have here. Eileen: Ultrasound back pain..... SO unfair. And 2 hours without help and in pain is unforgiveable. Customer service in med offices clearly sucks! I hope you are feeling better this weekend. Do you have a recliner chair? Cindy:A student brought you ICE CREAM :hail: what will they think of next! I was told I need to write down all the funny stuff kids come up with at school..... thanks for sharing. Darcy:I'm still waiting for the new car and I'm 47! Sounds like alot of fun, except for the car repair -- dorks. My lawyer hasn't said a word but I'm sure that office is flooded with clients just like me. Right now I'm not in any major hurry. I get sad when I pop out my hip or my clothes twist and hike up real stupid. I wanna be normal..... whatever that means. Mandy: thanks for the list, I have almost everything from your list.... just need the OK to go! Mary:That is SOOO awesome that you donate blood. When my Lewis had his open-heart we needed donors. We found 2 which was good but later he needed one more bag and they took from the blood bank which means that unknown person helped our family in a time of need. So I thank you for being such a giving person, since I will never know who helped my Lewie :yo: Here's an extra wave to Dianne, Sherry and where is Donna? This afternoon I have some chick flicks to watch and its raining here in CA.

Praise God, that is welcome news, Kat! I had been holding my breath with worry over Rick's condition. You both are still on the top of my prayer list. Mandy: I need to tell you that I got that book title wrong. David has written 2 books; "Mouse tales" about the creation of Disneyland and "Mouse under glass" bloopers about Disney movies. I am part of a National Disney fan club and we have several conventions here and in florida. Some of the special things you do with Abby are the very things I do with my kids. Walking down Main Street here is a very intimate experience because the street was constructed smaller than in Fl. You gotta come here and walk in Walts footsteps. Yesterday I did kidnap my twins and we spent 2 hrs in the park. I took them to the Disney gallery and explained to the boys that the building we were standing in was to be an apartment for Walt but he passed away before he and his wife Lillian could move in. Today it is a art gallery of sorts and sometimes they display movie props to view. Currently we get to see the "Bone Throne" from the movie Pirates 2 and some costumes up close. Tell Abby I would love to sing with her during a fireworks show. Our show is from our 50th celebration titled "Remember, dreams come true" and was created by Steve Davidson who also made "Wishes". At Christmas they add the song "White Christmas" and it snows on Main street,Sooo, beautiful. I have the most awesome dvd of Disneylands 50th celebration. Go to windowtothemagic.com to order. It has our current parade, fireworks and bonus footage. I think it's $15 and we watch it almost daily. I need to email David to find out how to order his books.... I will get back to you with info. Wow, I forgot the time..... gotta work! Bye!

Just checking on news from Kat. All this talk about Disney has me thinking about doing a park today. Can I ever get some of my LBT girlfriends together for a stay at the Original Disneyland? Beinets w/ coffee at the Jazz Kitchen, traspsing thru the waterfalls at the Disney Hotel, front row seats for Fantasmic and NO waiting for Haunted Mansion! And discount Disney shopping..... I know where the locations of 2 discount shops with resort merchandise! Brewing any interest yet? Have any of you read the book "Mouse under Glass" by David Koenig? My kids love this book, all the insider information about the parks from its beginning. Anyone need a copy of this book? I know David and he would even autograph one for you! Enough said, I think I feel well enough to spring the twins from class and kidnap them for a few hours.... I'm such a bad mother -- heh, heh, heh!:clap2: Pat:Come stay and play.... I will bring you coffee! Hugs.

GoodMorning, Just checking in on Kat. I'm feeling better this morning and will go into work. Also wanted to let you guys know that I got an email from my attorney; they have my documents and will begin my file. Thats it. Still praying for Kat & Rick. Hugs,

Dear Kat, I am stunned at this turn of events. Dear God in heaven, Please send your angels to surround our Kat. Give her your strength and peace and your loving arms. Will be speaking prayers for the next 12 hours. Hugs,

It started with a scratchy throat......now I have that hoarse cough and both nose holes are plugged and I can't breathe. Am I sick? Man O man I tried to beat it but it got me anyway. I have this weekend to get better, cause I can't use sick days until surgery(whenever that is). I am thankful that my boys are taking care of me and helping with chores. When the mail comes in we are waiting for movies to arrive and that will help pass the afternoon. Just wanted to tell ya all that I haven't died yet. Hugs,

Was that Ira I saw posting on the NJ thread. Woot :bandit Good to see ya! Well, I did it...... mailed my packet of documents to the attorney today :faint: Ya know, I was a bit hesitant when I dropped it in the mail slot. Nervous and scared. Hope that was normal. Had a great day at work today -- no complaints. Renee: I didn't know that you were looking to move upward in the company. Sorry to hear they over looked you. Will something else open up possibly? Well Lewis wants to play a game before bed...... gotta sign off.

Good Morning all..... its Saturday! Eileen: Super glad surgery is over for Olivia. :confused: And that parking thing made me mad! We had to pay in Los Angeles, but not that much. Beanie: Your posts always make me laugh, and I needed to smile this morning. Hey, don't they automaticly take OUT the calories from cheesecake when it's made? We gotta find you an alternate treat. Darcy: I continue to post here cause YOU will take me to your cabin.... I just have to be thin enough to fit thru the door! Support coming your way as you study for that externship in dog training (and you will find time to post also). Today is another super cleaning day..... but I have the kids and they will make the progress abit slower. I also got a surprise from my Mom, she sent me $200 for my attorney fee:) So now I just need to add postage and pray that insurance gives me my lapband approval. One day at a time. Yesterday I woke up and my left ankle is slightly swollen. It's a sign that my body is not as healthy as I once was and time to change my lifestyle. So, I'm gonna drink lots of water, elevate my leg, drink grapefruit juice(natural diaretic) and p p lots. I'm hoping to visit Disneyland tonight at about 6pm. They have halloween decoration up and the walking will do me some good. So thats my plan for today. Hugs all!

Mandy:I think I missed something.... are you visiting Disneyland in California? The one 15minutes from my house? Please tell. Pat:I don't get it..... a breast lift doesn't require an insert and these Beverly Hills guys do it all the time. Time for a second opinion maybe? I think perky without the implant would be the way to go.... these docs are SO hung up on Pam Anderson. Hey Beanie: Glad to see you! Cindy:Yeah, I need the attorney. Tired of wasted time. My daddy passed away at age 56 and that doesn't leave me alot of time to get my health back. It will be money well spent. Hey kids, gotta go to work..... bye

Eileen: Drink lots of pineapple juice to aid in faster healing. My Mom taught me that when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. It works.:confused:

Hey Everyone, I have spent every waking moment cleaning this messy messy house.... and I am exhausted! The kids come home in about 90minutes and they will be wanting a home cooked meal..... but I have a plan.... I am organized.... I am Super Mom :clap2: Thank you -- Thank you! Now that I have done 10 loads of laundry, 3 loads of dishes, folded and put away, then attacked the garden with a rake, hoe and shovel all I want to do is go to sleep. Wouldn't this be a little easier without the extra 100lbs? Nah, I would just go FASTER! Just got an email from the attorneys office.... they were following up and wondering if I still wanted to have their services. I guess since I didn't send them a check the next day I wasn't interested. Ummmmm, I have about 800 little reasons why I didn't send the check can any of you guess why? I humbly requested that they don't write me off and explained that school district employees who have not WORKED all summer will be getting checks in NOVEMBER. Drama, I just love it Betty: Hugs for your birthday. Whats for dinner tonight? Eileen: Did the dentist really pull out a tooth. I just took the 2 little ones for a check up, NO Cavities! Yeah! Hey when does your vacation days begin... we are coming up on an aniversary soon. Darcy:How is my little glow bug :confused: Cindy: Counting school days..... heck, I'm still in probation! Hey our school count is 767 kids enrolled! 3 state run preschools and kdg-5th, last Monday I had 40 kids visit my office! Hey guys, have a blessed week, catch ya later :bandit

Hey guys, Just wanted to stop in and let you know that I haven't died yet..... the Mom taxi is taking it's toll on me and can't stop from event to event. Back to school, dentist, bills etc. Attorney news. I have all my papers ready to send and need $$$$$. The kids have visitation this weekend, I promise to read all post and respond. Hugs, Patty

Bella, Congratulations for you surgery date! Do you have all the items ready to make your surgery successful? Many of the people here suggest certain foods and comfort items for the days following surgery. I was told that sleeping in bed is very uncomfortable and that a reclining chair is the best. Tell me about your doctor and where in Den Haag you live. My mother will be in Holland next week, I had an uncle that passed away a few weeks ago. Terribly sad. I have not yet had surgery, my medical insurance is not willing to allow me the operation. I will have to find a lawyer to have my lapband. I hope for answers very very soon. Praying for you, Patty

Morning Ladies, Aside from my normal parenting duties I have been gathering a somewhat fat package of documents to send to that attorney in San Diego. This alone is why I haven't been on here chatting away. I felt I was signing my life away with all the legal jargon but then I thought about my life if I don't get my band and well, let myself get a tiny bit depressed. I'm good now and my packet is almost finished. I am waiting for Jodi from my surgeons office to forward some paperwork and then I have to ask my mom for a loan for the retainer. It's not thousands of dollars.... but it is more that I have on hand right now, especially since I do not get a check from my school district until November. Darcy: I love ya honey and don't want you to feel so upset for falling off the wagon. IMHO your weight loss looks good to me. One day at a time. Hey, could you tell me how tall you are? Sherry:What can I do to make you smile? You need to do something fun! Could you tell me what that might be? Well, gang I gotta go. I just found out yesterday that I should have been preparing a report and I am behind schedule. Funny, how that happens to the newest health aid in the district. You think they could advise me on procedures? How about proper training? I know..... lets just throw her under the bus! Life..... it's not a spectator sport! Hugs!

Who's that in the new Avatar???? Kat? WOWZA You is one hot babe! Well, the Birthday girl got alittle surprize. My girlfriend of 30years called to take me out to breakfast on Saturday morning. We laughed, talked, gossiped..... it was wonderful. Time away from her 3 and my 4 we were just high schoolers again! After we stuffed ourselves I asked to go to the thrift store. I found a denim dress for $4 and new swim trunks for the boys at rock bottom prices(pun intended). When we got back into the car I could tell she was gonna whisk me to some secret location and until we arrive there I was totally in the dark. We stepped out of the car and she asked "do you know why we're here"? Ummm, yeah..... you're taking me to that foot place!" Lynne has been getting pedicures for some time now and I at age 47 have NEVER had one! I'll admit it, I was a little nervous but the water was warm and the ladies scrubbing and painting toes were competant and gentle. I have never really liked my toes painted but I must admit, that was kinda fun. I left with a punch card and an honest desire to return on possibly a monthly basis. Applause for the best-friends in the world who REALLY know what their girlfriends need. The rest of my "child less" weekend consisted of watching my blockbuster movies that come in the mail while nibbling on the best Hawaiian combo plate and not having to do the dishes! Next week is my first full week of work and the boys come home in about 15minutes! Hugs all!

Thanks Every one! Nothing planned today except work..... and oh yeah, I wrote to a WLS attorney in San Diego asking for help. Gosh, don't know how much that will cost but I gotta try. Eileen: You hit a major goal and I am Soooooo proud of you! Your anniversary date is coming up. Kudos girlie! I gotta scoot.

Good Morning All, Thanks for all the info on this hacker stuff. As a creature of habit, I pretty much just stay on this thread and didn't realize "mass destruction" going on elsewhere. A HAPPY hello to Mandy -- whoot! :P I'm still enroute to getting a band and I am currently "at war" with my insurance company. Denial is such a wonderful thing. Hey if you want to find me, I'll be at Disneyland. Anne:really glad to see you too! It's a moment by moment struggle with my twins right now. Channing can get SO morose that he is endangered with thoughts of sucide. We had a small incident 2 years ago related to my divorce. Today is first day of swim class and he doesn't want to change his clothes! He's not fat or disfigured in anyway.... just thinks being naked is fodder for teasing. What am I gonna do! This morning he asked me to just pray for him. Now, that I can do. Eileen:Thanks for the insight on banding. I remember the days of the 1000 calorie diet and how the hunger pangs would kill. Anyone who thinks this stuff is easy, should have their heads examined.... hey I went to 3 psych evaluations! Kudos that you know exactly what to do with your eating regime. Eat when you're hungry and stop before you feel full. My goal is to get back to my Curves gym and just take it slow. I wish I had an exercise buddy :eek: Well I thought I was to work today but my office manager said not until tomorrow when the kids show up. One more day of freedom. Talk later.

Elieen: I forgot everyone counts calories! I stopped doing that years ago when I became a low-carb addict. Lets see.... skim milk is 80 cal per cup x 2=160 then the protein powder is 110 per scoop = 220 and the slimfast was 180, so altogether is 560. Protein = 75grams! On a 1000. cal diet that would leave 440 for everything else. Being pre-diabetic I was desperate to stop the sugar blues/headaches that I was experiencing and this did the trick. Years ago when I did the medically supervised fasting program(HMR) I lost 25lbs. I looked great but felt light headed alot of the time. Finally figured out that I wasn't getting enough protein. It's one of my trouble points. Heck, its a stupid balancing act and I guess I won't know until I get there.... one day when I am the banded one. The kids and I need to continue with our spring cleaning -- oh what fun! But as a reward we will get to watch a blockbuster movie that came in the mail. I hope to take the kids to church this morning. Channing is having trouble at school already with the adjustment. He is having some major self esteem issues and I am in search of our youth pastor to help him a bit. I also hope to find kids a church that also go to the same high school. Our neighborhood alone has 3 high schools, so kids are really spread out. Wish me luck, poor Channing was in tears Friday afternoon and doesn't want to go back on tuesday. Nothing more to report. Catch ya later.

Dear Dianne, I just read the August post and your need for PhotoNuts shake. Here it is: 2cups milk 1 slimfast shake 2 scoops Protein powder 1 teaspoon slenda 1/2 banana blend. This shake contains 70grams protein. Drink small portions over the whole day. I noticed that its a pretty thick shake. I pour some in a glass and thin it with more milk/non dairy creamer. My hunger & sugar cravings leave immediately. Been doing this 3 days now.... seems to be working. Keep me posted Pat: I am so sad that this storm has come to visit your home. Duck & Cover girl.... stay safe. Hugs Eileen: That camel was about to spit on you! Great photos. I just renewed my AZA(american zooliogical association) zoo pass. This pass allows me to visit hundreds of zoos/aquariums across america for free or discount admission. I can go to the zoo by my house and the one in Santa Barbara for free. The SB zoo lets us take picnic lunches and the have the coolest train ride. I bet your local new jersey zoo is on my list of entrances. I bet your munchkin would love it(think christmas gift) -- Hugs. Darcy:Are pancakes not band friendly for you? I make scratch pancakes for the boys once a week.... but I found an easy way to prepare them. :hungry: I decided to learn to cook over 10 years ago and certain boxed foods would be excluded from my kitchen. This summer I learned to make my own "Bisquick" baking mix. I hope to package sample jars for Christmas gifts. Well, I really need to rest my weary head.... been up since 5am. Talk later, we are staying home this labor day weekend. Bye. PS:I just looked up zoos in New Jersey and I have admission at the Bergen County zoo in Paramus. Also 9 zoos in Texas and 2 in Virginia! All for $45 in membership fees. I tell ya, its the best deal.

Dear Dianne, Hang in there baby! You sound sleep deprived with a bit post-partum depression. It's good news that your pup is being seen by a doctor. I recently tried a shake recipe by PhotoNut. She mixes protein powder/milk/slimfast into a huge cocktail and WOW that thing slamed my hunger and boosted my energy.... I'm gonna make another one today! I no longer have my sugar cravings and am much less grouchy -- whew! Update date on the twins first day of High school. They did great! As they walked to the car I didn't see smiles but relief that Mom was there. As the afternoon progressed I heard about how big the campus was and that each brother was searching for the other..... and that they both share their last class of the day! Well, for this Mom, she can finally breathe a little bit :nervous Sherry: Just wanted to encourage you on the new job application. It's just not fair when you are doing this huge job and not being compensated for it... just like when men get paid the higher rate I really hope you get a shot at this new position -- keep us updated. Darcy: I'm calling you for doggie advice on the day I adopt a dog. Mind you I won't be calling for a long long time but your pet knowledge is admirable. Eileenie: Thanks for the little hug. I am really glad to have gotten the twins settled in. Now for me and my 2 munchkins.... we 3 begin on September 6th. The real test will be dropping off all 4 kids, racing home to change and get to work on time -- it's magic! PS: thanks Dianne for the letter info on the NC board. I will look into it.

Hey everyone..... happy Wednesday Well, I was up at 5:30 this morning cleaning up the kitchen and starting a hearty pancake breakfast for my twin freshmen. One by one they came out of their cave when they smelled hot coffee and vittles. I greeted them with a smile and all they could say was "could we just stay home, we aren't ready for school". I just humored them and noticed the nerves starting to show. High school is scary and I am SO glad they have each other to lean on. When I dropped them off I noticed how handsome and capable they are and said a quick prayer for them before I headed home. Right now I am with my 2 youngest monkeys and Lewis was looking for Channing. "When are we gonna get him?" -- its going to be a long day for all of us. A great big thank you for all my friends. Leaning on you guys surely helps me get thru the day. Could someone help me understand this special letter that was written and where I could find it? I haven't gotten the paperwork from my drs office yet, but I want to be prepared. OHHHH, gotta run, I want to pick up a few things for a welcome home dinner for the twins.... really hoping the first day went smoothly. Hugs to all!

Every time I try to post.... this site is down. All I have is bad news. I got denied again. This happened on wednesday and I'm so hurt I can't think straight. PacifiCare wants another 6 months of "healty roads" a call in service bariatric program.(like thats what I need) My surgeons office has tried to change all the propoganda and insurance won't budge. I was advised to get an attorney and to call Inamed to back up my claim. This is just amazing! I have insurance.... I was encouraged to have bariatric, I jump thru hoops and get denied 2x. I would feel sorry for myself except in the middle of getting the denial letter Taylor tells me that goop is dripping from his right ear! We drop everything and race to the peds office. Being grateful that we got a same day appt I was relieved to be told that Taylor had a bad case of swimmers ear. We left with ear drops and pain meds and I took the kids to Disneyland for the afternoon to keep the kids busy and take Taylors mind off his discomfort. By 7pm he was ready to go home and I put them all to bed. The next morning I throw out by back -- just what I needed. I now can't clean house, laundry, dishes or drive and the extra weight that I'm toting isn't making this any easier. I want to do something about this but the heavens won't allow me to. Great. The boys leave for visitation again Fri - Sun and my back is still killing me. Last night my Mom calls, my uncle in Holland just passed away. He is 73. Mom hasn't talked to my aunt(my godmother) and she tells me airfare is $2,000 a seat. I am secretly glad the flight is expensive and would like to keep my Mom in the US. Her bypass wasn't that long ago and she doesn't need a 10-14hr trip to europe. Ughhhh, my head is spinning. My twins start school this wednesday Aug 30 and I head back to work Sept 6th. I'm not a happy camper right now and just plain grumpy. PS: Darcy, I'm really really glad you are OK. Reading thru the posts got me worried. Hugs.

This board is filled with incredible shrinking women.... Congrats to Kat! I tried to post the other day and LBT was broken, glad we are up and running. My boys came home Sunday night and I was missing them something aweful, couldn't sleep saturday night and just glad the little boogers are home with their momma. They mostly eat frozen food and they were Soooo excited with homemade oven roasted herb chicken & rice they screamed in delight! They have shared all their stories and Lewis has spend a great deal of time snuggling with me and asking for extra kisses. I think at the other house he gets a little lost in the shuffle and extra smooching doesn't bother me (I rather like it). We are in the last few days of summer for my twins, they start school Aug 30 and they other boys and myself start back on Sept 6th. In any case we have just these last moments to organize our house and minds for school. We began in the bedroom and will then spread out to other parts of the house. When we finish with the dining room I promised Lewis a tea party, complete with sandwiches and china cups! :hungry: Ohhhh, I just noticed it's after midnight..... better type fast. On the subject of girlfriend. She called again and I finally picked up the phone. She wanted to know why I had disappeared for 4 days and she was freaking out. I reminded her that I was attending a bible study and went into the gory details of what I do at a bible study! She listened and then she told me about how depressed she had become and she called a therapist to make an appointment and that she was proud of her accomplishment. Well, I guess that was sort of an answer to prayer. We didn't talk long and she hasn't called since Friday night. I don't want to bore you lovely people with this drivel and will try not to speak of it again. I have some lapband news: Insurance is playing a little game of changing dates when I have already completed a hoop. My gal with the surgeons office is livid and has totally gone to bat for me. I am to call her every few days to get an update and if they deny me again I think she said that she was gonna kill someone. So, thats where we are. Gotta hit the hay. Night Night.

Darcy: Can I just move into your cabin and make it all go away? Thanks friends for all your kind words. I'm just a big chicken, and with my high blood pressure and all.... I don't like the scene I'm in. My plans for today are this: run my errands, clean house a bit, watch a movie (I joined blockbuster online and they send me movies) and then curl my hair for church tonight (hawaiian bbq dinner + bible study). If my friend calls I need to tell her #1. that I love her and #2. what she did on Sunday(going to the boyfriends house) was not cool. #3. Invite her to Church. I'll be shaking in my boots but I need to say it. Ugh. Oh, I forgot to mention: my friend does have 2 children. A 21 year old who just totaled his car while drinking and a sweet 19 year old who just got his first job at Disneyland. Her home is not stable. But neither is our friendship right now. My heart go's out. Thanks girls :nervous

Thanks Cindy, Question: how do I tell my friend that I want her to stop using me? I bet she doesn't view her behavior as a problem. Then it turns into cursing and a dead phone. I'm gonna sleep on this for the moment and tomorrow is another day. Night night.