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Yep Linda, I think I need a 'band' more for my head than for my stomach. But that is why we had the problem to begin with. Yep, Elyse does have a nice sized baby bump. She is due the middle of October. I just get so frustrated with her sometimes. She has a lazy streak that I just don't understand. She also seems to have little respect for other peoples 'things'. She stayed at my house while I was gone so I didn't have to board the furries. Now I have a yard full of dog poop, even though I asked her to make sure she pooper scooped before I got home. Dishes were done, but not put away. all the blankets I washed for when DD#2 comes tonight to help with the tile, etc. are now dirty and I have to spend the day doing laundry. Oh well, at least the furries are okay. I shouldn't complain. Busy day today, need to clean, laundry and paint my bedroom. I probably won't be on LBT tomorrow since we will be busy laying laminant and tile. You all have a great day, ttfn

That would explain all the problems she has been having for such a long time. Hopefully now she can get healthy and back on track. Thanks for checking into how she is doing. What a horrid experience.

Janet, You are right, we have to take care of our band so the band can take care of of us. I know that when I was vomiting blood I was terrified that I had slipped my band and before that I wasn't always being careful. Now I am totally listening. Yep I still sometimes each what I shouldn't, ice cream, but I work to NEVER over eat. I'm not perfect, but hell I know that I would never be able to convert to something else. But it is sad and scarey to see people we know have trouble. Phyl, I am so sorry about Jackie. She is strong and a fighter. She is in my prayers. I finally have made an appointment for a mammogram...don't yell, its been about 5 years.... Janet, I am in Helena, about 3 hours away from home. Sitting in a hotel. Did some homework. But at least it isn't 100+ degrees today. Warm, but not brutally hot. Now being a slug and watching TV. Phyl are you going to the docs tomorrow?

Linda, once I get back home I'll take some pics of projects, you need to send me your email because I can't figure out how to post them here. Helena is about 150 miles from my house. I got a late start this morning and made it in 2 hours, can we say flying low. It is 100 degrees here with super hot wind. So I got 4 hours of sleep last night got here 1 minute before class started and got done at 5 pm. The class is 4 days of 8:30 to 5, and have a 5 page paper to write by next Tuesday. So tonight I am going to drink an adult beverage, and sleep. I'm too tired to eat although I picked up a salad. Too hot. Guys I love you all, but tired, cranky, and stinky. I'll check in tomorrow!

Phyl, call your cardiologist just to make sure. I'd think you should be getting back on your feet by now. If you don't feel right there has to be a reason! Also I agree, it is okay to have different opinions, but is not okay to name call, etc. Hey I am a democrat and you are a republican, but I don't get my knickers in a twist when our political opinions differ. That is life. I am also sorry Karri left, but I am not going to appologize for my opinion. Of course now I'll get ripped againl oh well. Candice, GREAT job going to the gym when you really didn't want to. Keep it up. I need to think about what I am going to do once winter is here, but right now I am too tired to think about it. Well, work then laundry, then packing and getting ready to leave on Monday. I have to leave here by about 5:30 to make it to Helena in time for class. When I get back DD#2 and 'significant other' are here to put in tile etc. Elyse is staying with the furries and SUPPOSE to rip out the rest of the carpet...we will se if it gets done. Check in later, TTFN

I forgot that Janet was off to stay with family, hope all goes well. Candice, I know what you mean about some family members just wearing you out. Unfortunately one of my daughters, believe it or not, not Elyse, just drives us all to distraction. Everything is all about her. She must have gotten an over abundance of my mother's genes. Love her, but can't really stand to be around her. Linda, you are doing great. Remember it takes time to recover from surgery and you had a big one. Baby steps. You will get back to your fighting weight before long. Just keep plugging along. Have you had Cora lately? Gravel is finally all moved, now I am ripping out my carpet to but in laminet. I think Miss Molly may be banned from my bedroom. I discovered an area behind my bedroom chair that she has been using for a potty. NOT happy. Had to make a mad dash into Missoula to buy a new washing machine yesterday. Didn't have that planned into the budget. Fortunately they can deliver it today so I can get my laundry done so I have clean clothes for class next week. By the way Candice thanks for all the encouragement for my masters. There are times like this next week that I wish I had never started. I think this whole year is going to be that was. Oh well. Best be getting ready for work, have a glorious day!!

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Cy, it sounds like you are doing the right things! I am a 'newbie', I got my band a little over 2 years ago and got on this thread through 'twilight'. Janet, sorry I missed the surgery date the first time I read your post. Baby is due the middle of October. Decided to not set the alarm and slept in until 9, being a slug I guess. Next week I am in Helena for a class, Well, best get cracking, I'll check in later when I take a break!

Janet, congrats!!! You earned it. We won't recognize you next time we see you! So when is the big day? I'd love to get rid of my gobbler neck. Unfortunately it is genetic and have it even when I am thin. Candice, I like the ditty as well and hope Mark can grow up and be responsible. Some people take longer and some never get it figured out. I think Elyse is in the 'never figure it out' catagory. The BF isn't working and possibly will need back surgery (with what $$). Oh right, our taxes! We had a nice rain shower last night with thunder storms. It was cosy to be snuggled up in bed watching the lightening and listening to the thunder. Well suppose I should get cracking, need to wash dishes before I head to work, TTFN

Quick pop in, busy as usual, need to get to bed so I can get to work tomorrow! Sorry, so short!

Candice, what a gift you and the guys are! You make people laugh and fill their hearts with music. Life doesn't get much better! Great Job. ALSO Great job on the exercise and foods. Keep going! Yesterday's food was okay. I haven't been eating enough protein and it snuck up and bit be yesterday. Normally at lunch at work I have a Laughing Cow wedge with a couple of crackers and some fruit. Yesterday I had a huge craving for protein. So went to a near by gas station & deli and bought a chicken strip. I did peel off the breading and ate about half of it. Dinner I came home and made a 'mexican pizza'. A flour tortilla with refried beans a little sprinkle of cheese, onions and cilantro salsa. Tasted pretty darn good. Work today and then need to weedeat the dog yard. then I think I will kick back a bit. I am a little tired, okay I am a lot tired. I came up with a low cal iced coffee that it good. Strong coffee, splenda brown sugar, cinnimon, nutmeg, cloves simmer. The cool, pour over ice with a little skim milk. yummmy. Nice and refreshing. Well need to get busy and ready for work. Phyl? Linda? What's up? Janet?

Janet, NOW I remember, but honestly I kind of keep my head in the sand. But I agree, she definitely killed the girl. God will deal with her eventually. I imagine the police and aterneies ( sp) are just sick. It would be enough for me to throw in the towel if I was them. What must her parents be going through. It sounds like they cared about the girl. Why didn't Casey just give her up for adoption? Nope Candice is right, there needs to be a campaign to bouycott any book she writes or interviews, etc. Like you said, the sad part is that she could totally confess to it now and no charges could be filed. Maybe the police are working on finding a different charge they could charge her with. Janet, I am being supper careful, small loads and lots of back and forth. Also only working in the morning and evening. Hopefully in a couple of days I will have some pics to show you. I'll have to download my camera program to my new hard drive. Congratulations ladies on being 4 years out!!! Keep it up. I know we get lazy about food, that's when I get in trouble, but you all are taking charge, GREAT JOB!!!!!!

So is Casey the one whose little girl..."disappeared"? She says she thought she was with her parents or something like that. The girl wasn't reported missing for a couple of days? right? Yep, I'm in the dark ages. Got my laminate picked up yesterday, when we were unloading it, I realized that two boxes were crushed, so now have to go back and get replacements. Got a portion of the gravel and rock down. Nope I'm not lifting. I have two buckets on my wagon, I fill those, then tip them over where I want the gravel. Is taking a long time, but at least I am making some headway. Phyl, we have a pretty nasty grung going around here as well. I have been staying clear of anyone who is sick, not taking a chance. I have too much to do to be down. Well, need to get outside while it is cool. check in later. TTFN