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evening everyone, back from my walk, very refreshing it was a beautiful evening. Candra next time, I hope to go again on Thursday and then counting Sat I will have done 4 days this week. I'm no Riley Jane but I do ok Riley sounds like you had a good trip plus a whole lot of walking. I'm sure you'll be ready for your marathon. Don't leave the slow people on sat. Pam that's good idea to email Dr Park for the heads up....Thanks. Tina well if you decide to stick around at least you will be able to jump back in once this economy turns around because you know that they are not going to be able to do without CPS for that long. Also, I did a lot of resume searches on google and pieced together things from different ones. Donna I got your IM I guess I was signed in all day, oops. I'll remember to log out tonight I think my job is pretty safe since I work for the school of medicine, doing a very unique job. It's just the across the board furloughs that's a pain in the butt. We are hoping that it will only be for a year and then go back to regular hours. The UC system really doesn't need the state, in fact they just loaned the state $250 million. Going private is probably so far down the road it's not worth talking about. ok enough of my rambling...hope everyone else had a good day and an even nicer evening. Later

thanks Pam, this was my original question. I called Bev to find out if I needed make an extra appt with Dr Park to give me some documentation and she sent me on this wild goose chase I'll just ask her myself when I have my pre op appt. ok it's time for me to go home...I'm walking tonight Candra 6pm at the bridge

mee too, I have a gang of sick time so I'm using it instead of vacation. but what I don't understand is why they are asking me to fill this out before I leave and according to Tina and the others are hinting at it, I won't get this filled out until after surgery. This elective thing is bothering me...I hope I don't have to tell the job I'm doing an elective surgery.

I see why people shy away from working for the state.

ok so I'm still trying to figure out the FMLA stuff I've already talked to 4 people none of which could help me, now I'm waiting for a call back from someone else....So we don't get disability here until after 30days so I have to use my sick time and after 3 days off you need to apply for FMLA (which insures job security) did I mention that I talked to Bev 1st and she said this is elective surgery so i can't get FMLA B.S. oh joy this is going to be fun...I need to find out since these FMLA papers say I need to return them by Sept 8th which is a week before the surgery.:thumbup:

Morning ladies, Tina I'm so sorry that you have to make such drastic a move, but under the circumstances it sounds like you are getting ahead of it and making all the necessary preparations. Stay strong and try not to stress it’s not good for the band. We have our furloughs looming too, with my new position I think I’m at 18-20 days now. I need to make some calls to bariatrics too, I got my FMLA paperwork yesterday and I guess I need to set up appointments to get that taken care of. Did anyone have FMLA? Or know how that works. I want to be sure I’m ahead of that too since I can’t afford to be without a check. Last night I baked a chicken and made chicken salad for lunch today with the leftovers…I’m excited about that. OK, have a nice day ladies I’ll check back in later.

hey there ladies, mighty quite around here. Welcome April, sorry I didn't meet you the other day but I'm sure we'll have plenty of time since I hear you are back. Hey Reggie, congrats on finally getting your fill. Be sure to post the experience, I think we are the only ones with DR Park. oh Nicole, I'm sorry things are so confusing. Why don't you try making 2 lists pros and cons? That may help in your decision making. Remember do what's best for you and Aud and we are here if you need us. Funny you should mention salmon...I made some last night for my lunch the next couple days and it was so gross. It was wild salmon, I know now not to get that anymore.

soup sounds good Candra, I make it all the time but I put a little red wine in it also fresh herbs from my garden LOL. You go Chris! I forgot you are telling people about your surgery. But 60 lbs on south beach is good. I tried it a couple times but never got any results. Actually it's a take off of atkins. ok 1 interview down 3 more to go. I think I'm going to call HR now :biggrin:

Is this the recipe from Chris or a different one?

Good morning....everyone's so quite. Monday morning blues? So I've vowed to have a good week, bringing my lunch everyday. I already had my atkins shake and a few nuts for breakfast, now I have to hold out until lunch. I've decided to tell my job about my hernia surgery today because I want to get the paperwork all filled out in advance. :biggrin: ok, busy day, 4 people coming in for interviews. I'll check back with you all later.

Candra, I love french onion soup. I make it all the time. Ok, I'm grazing again. b-decafe skinny latte L/D-giant salad, kind of like a louie w/ shrimp (so good) s-1 2 oatmeal cookies s-2 1/2 cup cashews s-3 40 cal fudge pop s-4 2 bites of beef short ribs I fixed my hubby somebody save me...nothing else...talk to me. OMG, I forgot about the salmon fillets I have in the oven for next few days of lunch.

hey there ladies, had a good day today. I went ahead and walked this morning....it was freezing but I made it and I'm so glad I did. Tamra, yea I think you need to change things up a bit. Chris or Nicole, can't remember, I like that idea of doing a different amt of calories each day. That's got to help all of us at a plateau. My husband is sitting here watching Nat Geo, Population zero. This is some funky stuff. They are talking about what the earth would be like after humans are gone...WOW...this is deep. ok I'm drawing a blank...I need to go back a couple posts LOL

Good morning lovely ladies....sounds like it was a great meeting and great time out after. Everyone looks good in the picture, sorry I missed hanging with you all. We had a great afternoon and evening. We had a bone-fide 'date'. But boy did I graze! snack snack snack... lunchmeat sandwich (carbs) chicken nuggets (fried) shrimp and cocktail sauce (ok) sunflower seeds (hmmm) and the grand finally lemon cake (need I say more) other than that it was fun, I'm glad we got a chance to hang out, very romantic. So I was waiting for the sun to come out and go on my walk but since it's not I guess I need to go head. I think I need to stop at Trader Joes and get my lunch for the week, and run a few other errands I'll type with you later. Have a nice morning!

well Pearl, I found that the ladies here are perfect for filling that gap. Stick with us and you'll be fine.

I looked at the park website it looks nice...Are we packing our lunch? and having a picnic?

This is sounding more like he likes you...My daughter goes to the thrift store to get her true religion and other high priced jeans all the time. Of course she can always find something since she's tiny. I'll miss you guys tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the walk on the 29th though. Have fun.

Better get the kitchen cleaned...since the only thing I can show for my day off is a fresh hair color. LOL

Riley anybody can take food, it's the liquid that they get pushed out of shape about. Any of the stuff you are making tonight will be ok cold? Good for you Tamra! email me next week with the job ref#'s and I'll let you know if I know anybody. OMG Nicole, I sure hope he doesn't get a case of the big head too!

thanks riley, is $49 a good price? I see them all over the place but didn't bother to get one. Have a safe trip....talk to you Tuesday?

I'm online shopping, Macys has an extra 40-60% off:thumbup: Do I need a magic bullet for anything? How did you blend up your stuff?

one one more thing, I have 2 YIM friends can I have someone else's id too

one more thing that was a date Pam. Not everyone will take you up on an offer to go with them to a colonoscopy..

So you can tell I'm back at a computer since my siggy appears. The mobile LB talk is pretty cool. I'm always reachable. :0 Candra I'm going to order the body pillow from macys. Tamra don't sweat the raise something better will come along. Plus think of it this way you are down 19 lbs!!! Yeah

I want to say congratulations Mike and NICOLE....this has been her struggle just as much as his.

Oh my cousin just text me that Macy has abody pillow on sale for 50% off $20. I'm going to check it out