Hope things are going well, Chicquita! Miss ya, bunches. K

today is my 22 month quit smoking anniversary.... I can hardly believe it. i get an 'email reminder' from the website that i used for support. you know you are succesful at something when you no longer think about how long it has been. i remember in the beginning when i used to go on the website hourly, then daily, etc etc.... i had to quit in order to have this surgery, now i dont know how i ever was a smoker!! i dont miss them . i have a lot of nervous energy though... and i know that sometimes it does wreak havoc on my stomach and the stomach acids have a terrible affect on me. So I try to relieve stress by exercise, meditation.... sometimes even crying.... or therapy..... but sometimes i just dont know?! I just wanted to pat myself on the back.... haha... J.

Michelle, Thanks for thinking and praying for me, appreciate it! Sounds like your life is very busy and wonderful. Sorry to hear you still have pain issues. Best wishes on your TT this week. Hope all goes as easy as possible for you! Hugs, Kathy

The values listed on the treadmill are averages and not exacts. If your resting heart rate is in the 40s, that is low. That would mean that you burn fat at a rate much less than the 130. Hubby and I did some metabolic testing last year and I burn fat at a heart rate in the 80s. Burning at a lower rate doesn't mean your metabolism is messed up just means you burn at lower intensities. What are you eating each day and how many cals is it? At this far post-op, it probably is a calories in versus calories burned thing. Good luck, Kathy

Hey howdy hey!!! I'm sorry I've been out of the loop for the past many months but I am alive and well. I feel like I've missed so much!! First, Kathy....I am thinking of you and prayers are sent your way!!! I hope you heal well, and quickly after surgery. Becky, I'm jealous!!! Plastics!!! Good for your, I'm so happy for you. Laurie I loved the healing story! It gave me goosebumps. I know I left lots of you with wonderful news off but I have more catching up to do! Things are going wonderful. We finally get moved into the new house right after Christmas....we've been waiting since the summer for it to be finished. We're still unpacking boxes...really, what's in these boxes that I need if I still have boxes in my garage??? Weight-wise I've been the same 130-133....then my daughter joined the GIrl Scouts and we started selling and EATING those cookies!!!! I'm learning to say no and trying to drink something instead. I'd LOVE a TT and some sort of boob lift/augmentation; however, we are "thinking" of maybe, just "maybe" trying to have baby #3 in a few years. I was obese when I had the first 2 so I have no clue what a normal pregnancy might be...also, I'd fit in cuter clothes!! haha. Well we'll see. Love and hugs to all and lots of well wishes and Happy New Year too! I'll be more faithful!!! ana