WHATS HAPPENING FOR SATURDAY

 

Well I finally got it. The seen on tv advertised, supper dupper , easy way to reduce that belly fat machine. The ab lounger. Now doesn’t that sound like it is easy to do.? Lounger? That is a misnomer if there ever was one. You don’t lounge, It seemed so easy I did 20 of the situps right away. And then turned on my side and did 10 and turned on the other side and did 10 Oh MY GOODNESS I am so sore. Lol But I guess if we have learned anything with this surgery it is that nothing worth having is that easy to get right.

I know that it wont really get rid of the flabby skin I have but im looking for it to help me regain some of the muscle tone I have lost.

 

I did lots of yard work today , wasn’t it a beautiful day? I hope everyone had this beautiful weather. Janet they say a whole week of no rain starting Monday. There is a chance on Sunday.

 

The mosquitoes are about to eat me alive. Are they as bad every where as they are here?

Sure wish I had the back porch screened in. We really intended to get that done this year and so far we haven’t done it. Oh well there is always Mosquito spray.

 

TAMMY: So are you and Brenda still comeing to Julys COF meeting? Sure hope so we are looking forward to seeing you again.

You are doing really well since surgery. And yes it is a learning process to get all the protein in and all the water in too. It is really hard at first and then it gets easier and easier.

Don’t worry about using a different doctor now that you are post op. It will be ok and you might even have a good repose with him/her. I guess Dr. Scott just has too much to do to handle everyone.

Oh I know you will really be excited about going to get your granddaughter. Maybe you can just keep her lol. Well they said as long as you wanted didn’t they?

Luv and hugs to you too Tammy.

 

CHELLE: WOW 2 MORE DAYS It almost seems unreal doesn’t it? I remember those days it was so neat , remember every minute of it and enjoy it too.

Well grandma did you all hear the heartbeat of the new baby?

Your right when this baby is ready to play on the floor you will be able too also. It is so neat. I don’t have any trouble getting down or woudnt if it wasn’t for my knees. Theywill only bend so far. I guess I am going to have to go get them fixed.

 

 

JANET: OH PLEASE Honey don’t not come on here. We love you and know that you have your plate full but where else to spill it all at than here? We understand and I look forward to your post every day. At least your life is far from boreing lol. You do so many things and are involved in so much. Not everything in life is good you know. We are here for you to lay it all out and look at it. Sometimes when you vent like that it helps make it not quite as bad. And I for one don’t care to listen to you. It is great and wonderful that you feel that you are among enough friends that you feel save venting to us.

 

Susan sounds like another Sugar case doesn’t she? I hope they find what it is with her sooner than they did with Sugar.

I hope the baby kitty makes it thru all that is wrong with it. Sounds like she has a lot of strikes against her already.

Tell Melissa that we are all still praying for her. I think they are wearing her out running her back and forth. Looks like as sick as she is they could have home health come and do her IV therapy. Wonder why they didn’t?

Oh my gosh , you want all of us to come out and help you beat the c—p out of the new SIL? That was really crappy of him to quit that quick. Doesn’t she get it? He intends for her to make the living and go to school and when she gets her degree will live off her. Seen it , been there done that and he is so obvious about it. He isnt even trying to hide it is he? So is she working somewhere? How are they going to support themselves? Or how is she going to support the two of them?

Hopefully we are suppose to be dry for the next week , I will pray for NO Rain for you so your water can get fixed. That is so bad that it cant be done with all the water you have on the outside you cant get any on the inside.

Sounds like you got some good buys at walmart yesterday with the school supplies and the clothes.

Enjoy what ever you decide to do on your birthday. Say when is it , it isnt on my birthday list….July or August? Oh yeah it is it is in December 26^th. Sorry..I thought it was real soon. And 40 sure isnt old. Wait sweetie till you are my age . 40 sounds like a child to me.

 

LANA: It was a little foggy here this morning but not misty. The sun came up and soon melted the fog away.

Oh yeah that is the reason I love babies so much now. I can say Here mom take this sweet little thing lol

 

I think we need to restart the prayer post daily to help everyone remember to pray for our sick and hurting members. Don’t you?

We still are having way too many to be sick. The devil is still trying to get his hands in here and make things bad.

Tammy was that you that use to do the prayer post before you had surgery?

 

 

We need to remember Melissa, Susan, Janet, & all of the ones missing , Sherr, Vesta, Debbie M. , all of our new post-ops and all of our pre ops that will be having surgery in a couple of days. I know I will be praying for all of these and more. Hope all of you will join me in the prayers too.

 

LOVE AND JOY AND PEACE ABOUNDS

JAN

 

 

 

Hey everyone!  I missed yesterdays post because things were kinda crazy... We got to the hospital this morning and they tried to tell me I needed to pay $1000.  Mom's and my mouths just dropped open and we almost started to cry....but finally got it straightened out.  Our insurance is paying 100% except we have a $100 hospital copay!  $100 vs $20000...yeah, no problem!! My preop tests went well....just drew some blood, did an ekg, and the respiratory guy came and showed me how to breathe....fun fun.... Went by my surgeons office just to make sure they didn't need anything else from me and all was okay...and everything was good....then they called about 5 mins later and told me they changed my time to the first appt of the day.  I am really excited bout this....mostly b/c I won't have to sit and worry all morning long. Mom and I went to Old Navy and caught some amazing sales....bought some really cute terry cloth pants/jacket sets, 3 of them in smaller sizes that I will hopefully be able to fit in by Christmas time or so when it is really cold!!  Then we went to the movies and saw Ratatouille and Wild Hogs.  We were both kinda disappointed in Ratatouille, there were SOME funny parts but it was nothing near what we expected it to be.  Wild Hogs, on the other hand, was HILARIOUS!  We both laughed til we were crying and people were staring at us....it was awesome!  We both loved it... I just can't believe 2 days left...it's really starting to hit home now....I just can't believe it....I am ready to do it and get started losing weight!  Mom has bought me a lot of cute clothes in smaller sizes that I could NEVER fit in right now....and I am excited to be able to wear some of them....but, definitely got some poundage to lose before that happens. Jan, my fiance's dad bought one of those ab lounger thingies....he says it doesn't even feel like working out at all.  I told him surely he was doing something wrong if he never felt his muscles working!  Well, he didn't like that too much...but....I was just being honest.   Janet, sending up lots of prayers for you...and I hope you know you can always talk to us...we're your family.  I also would love to pass on my number if you ever needed/wanted to talk...I have Cingular (ATT) so if you do then we could talk during the day and such.   Lana, I will try to bring my mom to a COF meeting as soon as possible...she works for the American Heart Association and she is traveling SO much in the near future...but I'll see what I can do.  I know she would love to meet all of ya'll as well since I'm always talking about "my Missouri OH friends" and since I gave such glowing reviews of my first COF meeting.... Chelle, OH MY GOSH!!  I seriously....just can't believe it....2 days....TWO DAYS!  That's just crazy....I have to do clear liquids on Sunday, do you??  Also, did your surgeon give you some bowel prep crap to drink on Sunday?  Because mine didn't.  Not that I'm complaining (it takes nasty) but....a lot of people said they had to drink some.... Erin, I am soooo happy for you bout the house and job.  Hopefully now we'll be able to talk to ya more often on here.  I've missed you!!  I am going to try to give ya a call tomorrow....we haven't talked on the phone yet!  And, I wanted to do so before you started "angeling" for me :-D  I just love ya to pieces! So sorry to hear about Susan being in the hospital...will be sending up some prayers for her and everyone else that has asked for them and even those who didn't!! I know I'm forgetting to reply to someone...but at this moment can't remember.....at any rate, I love you all and I really really appreciate all the support ya'll have been giving me. **hugs**

Dear Jan and OH Friends, Well, First things first-I still have NO CLUE whats wrong with our Susan. I am frustrated-and scared for her. I called her room two different times and got no answer-and her hubby, Rory had their cell phone and had to leave a voice mail because he had to go to work. Was hoping for word back by last night, but nothing. I did TRY with the nurses station, and of course-nothing-but I already knew in my heart I wouldnt get any info-so I just asked them to tell her when they went into her room to tell her that her sister, Janet called her twice and that I loved her and am praying for her. I sure wish that I A. Had a vehicle to get up to see her that wouldnt cost $300 round trip B. Was able to afford to go and see her and C. Could physically survive a long trip like that with my back so bad, if I had the vehicle and money..*sigh* would do almost anything to give her a big old hug and stay with her for a few days. Sending cards often just doesnt seem like very much, to me.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers. I think I will go ahead and start another prayer post, and yes, Tammy had been doing it pre-op-but I think your right, Jan-I think we need it-and then we can all be praying and the devil can kiss our butts!

I got a call from Terry (Mels hubby) on my way home last night and told Darrel to answer the phone and let them know I would call when I got home (was driving)....we were also coming up on a pretty bad accident and so I really didnt want to be on the phone-anyhow-got home and asked Mike to call Terry to see what was going on-and I was laying down on the couch with ice on my back and heating pad on my knees (think its the weather) so-anyway-Mel fell backwards and hit her head really hard on the end table-and then a few minutes later-got the dry heeves-and also was really out of it-and Terry couldnt keep her awake.....I asked Mike for the phone and told Terry to WAKE HER UP-she cannot sleep IF she has a concussion (sp?) and she just hit her head 20 minutes ago....He couldnt get her to wake easily-and I asked to talk to her-I had to repeat myself 3 times and she wasnt really understanding what I was saying or why. I told Terry to get her to the ER OR to call the EMT's out to the house IF she wouldnt or couldnt get to the car to get to the hospital.....He said when she first fell, she really didnt want to go-and I told him that she needed to. I laid on the couch and stayed awake until the news was over-and woke up this morning at 4 to a letter from Mike saying that she did have a concussion and was on her way home and Terry just had to keep an eye on her. Please keep her in your prayers.

Found out that our little kitty may not make it. IF she lives through the weekend, she may have a chance, but its really not looking so hot. We have done everything in mans power for her-so now its in Gods hands. It really stinks not to be able to really love on her or anything and keep her in that house. I just want to pick her up and cuddle her and make her feel secure and happy. I keep telling the boys that as soon as she gets better, they can play with her and she will be allowed to sleep with them if she wants to-but for right now-because she is so sick, she has to stay in there and that we cant let them get sick or the bunny.....they understand-and check on her often and I let them pet her when we were giving her her medicine last night and cleaning her eye again. It looked so good yesterday (her eye)-and she did eat some-but not a whole bunch. I brought out some canned food I bought her just to make sure she got something to eat. If her eye is good today-wont have to give her any more drops-or clean it out-so thats good. The wound from the snake bite is scabbing up some-and we didnt put anymore ointment on it-they said she will take care of it on her own. So far, so good. I checked on her this morning and she was still alive-so please just keep her in your prayers too. Had to go get kitty her medicine from the vet-did that and Steph had called and asked for a pr of her jeans from her bedroom-went and got them and took them to work for her, since it was right by Walmart, stopped and got 25 more notebooks and 4 more packets of filler paper. While I was at Pizza Inn, I saw both of my girls AND Aaron-told Aaron that I couldnt TALK to him right then-but we WOULD be talking this weekend and that I wasnt happy-he then tried to give me a hug-and I put my hand out and told him-I love you-but I am angry with you right now-and I do not want to give you a hug. He started telling me about all these jobs he has lined out and applied for-and I simply told him-YOU had a good job-YOU were union with awesome benefits and made good money! I dont want to hear about what you have lined up anymore~I want YOU to stop being a quitter and take care of your responsibilities and Megan is one of them and I was sick of seeing her work her tail off while he sits on his fat ass and doesnt care to work for anything-and that he puts more effort into worrying about what fast food place he is going to eat at-then he does life and being responsible. He made the mistake of saying to me "Someone isnt in a good mood today" and I was so mad-I started to cry and that made me madder. He kept trying to tell me it would be okay-and I told him I just dont believe you anymore-Im sorry.

On a brighter note-I AM GOING to have a good weekend here with my husband and my boys. We are going to do a lot today together as soon as I am done bringing the Suburban over to Megan and Aaron for them to load it and get moved. Depending on the weather-Jon wants to help me finish mowing around the RC track...I told him he could ride with me-and then he really is into playing horseshoes now-and we are going to do that AND swim-IF it doesnt rain. The weather last night said no rain until Tues-but I can feel the weather in my joints and they arent letting up-so I dont know if its just rolling in now-or what-but I hope the weather stays nice this weekend. I dont even think about the main water line anymore-it will get done when it gets done-so.....will just be happy to have the washer when I need it-and live with everything else until it gets fixed-right?

**Jan-that Ab lounger-it doesnt hurt while your using it? So, is it something with my back that I would be able to handle? If you dont mind my asking-how much was it? I see them at garage sales and such once in awhile-but havent thought about it-since it looks like it would be too much for my back.

The mosquitos are horrid this year-along with the fleas-and I dont understand that since we got such severe freezes last winter-how those fleas multiplied from last year? Anyhow-we are going to be using seven dust in the yards that the dogs and kids play in-and for the mosquitos-I usually use the spray from Avon. I havent bought any so far this year and cant remember the name. I want to say SSS, but I dont think thats correct. Of course, Im from Minnesota-and the sqeeters are horrible up there-its their state bird, you know-LOL....so its not that bad to me down here-just irratating-but up there you cant keep track of how many land on you at once or how many bites you get-its awful and they have them pretty bad right now too.

Megan has worked since she turned 16-she ALWAYS has had a job-and sometimes 3 at a time-PLUS has gone to school full time. That girl is not lazy-and I admire her for working hard for what she wants-I have always taught my children that IF they want something bad enough-they will work for it. Nothing in life is free-and we have always had people in our life that were good examples of what you get in life-IF you wont work for it-which is nothing. I guess thats what upsets me-he lies about work, cant keep a job-and they NEVER have ANY money-because he doesnt hold a job-he was happy he at least had his drivers position at Pizza Inn, and no offense-told him that wasnt going to put food on the table, thats for sure-and with gas prices the way they are-they really arent making any money from him working that job-since it all goes to wear and tear on the car and gas.

They did try to get Home Health Care in there for Mel and her IV therapy-but they wouldnt cover the antibiotic-since it is very expensive-so she is stuck going over to Joplin until the 20th of this month. The hospital that is 3 blocks from her house-they TRIED to get that hospital to do it daily-but none of their doctors would volunteer to take her as a patient. So-she has to do it this way-which is hard, I know. It was so expensive in pill form, that medicare wouldnt cover most of it-and Mel wouldnt have been able to afford it-so this is how it has to be. I just hope that once all of that is said and done-that she is back to herself again.

**Erin-I am so happy for you about your house AND job-you deseve it so much and I am so happy to hear good things are happening for you. Couldnt happen to a nicer person, thats for sure.  Please email me your new address when you have time, ok?  Love you and will keep you in my prayers.

**Tammy-that "new" doc that fills in for Dr. Scott-he actually is filling in for ALL of the doctors in that office once you are post op. He just happens to be Natalies husband to top it off. Im sure he is really nice-but all the same-I WANT to see Dr. Fearing since I have to travel that far. IF I cant see her at my year check up-I will just go to my doc here and get weighed and get my labs and they can fax the info up there. I am not traveling that far to see a stranger! Anyway-Dr. Fearing told me about him at my 6 month check up-and I did relay to her that I wouldnt come up IF I couldnt see her- I WILL still go to the doctor and get my weight and labs-BUT-I will do it here at home and save that long trip-one of the reasons I dont mind taking that trip is because I get to see her and I love her dearly.....Anyway-I hope you like him and Im sure he is good and nice-dont see Natalie married to a butt.

**Chelle-so-did you hear the heartbeat? Also, keep meaning to ask you-is this the daughter that lives with you?  I hope everything went well-and look forward to seeing your post and reading all about it....Are you getting excited? 2 more days left. YAY...I bet you are. I am keeping you in prayer. I love you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

**Rianne-sounds like you had fun with your mom and I am glad everything worked out with the financial part-and that they didnt make you pay that much!! My heart would have stopped!! Glad it worked out. I heard that Wild Hogs was halarious. Susan said she thought she was going to wet her pants a couple of times. I cant wait to see it-I love a good comedy-Heck-may not even rent it-may just buy it and get it over with, if its something we would watch over and over. My dad took my oldest son to see it and he said it was funny and he would watch it again!  2 more days girl-what are you doing this weekend to pass the time? I am keeping you in prayer and take care. Love ya!

**Lana-thanks for the offer to help with Aaron-you and Jan both offered....but Im sure it will be ok. I cant live her life for her-if I could-the marriage wouldnt have happened in the first place, BUT, we THOUGHT maybe he was turning over a new leaf, since this job lasted a little longer than the others-heck, he was almost out of his probation period and she would have had her insurance in 2 weeks. I told Aaron last night that he cant put down Megans biological dad anymore-since Aaron doesnt keep a job either and doesnt keep his promises he makes to Megan to help her with insurance and to take care of her-told him that I think of him the same way I think of Megans biological dad-at least her dad worked up until we got divorced-same job, with insurance for 14 years! It will be ok. Thanks for the prayers. Love ya.

I wish we knew were some of our regulars are-Like Connie, Sherr, Cindy, Vesta, Deb (both), Andrew, Julia and the others-Im bad about remembering all the names until I actually hit the button to post it-LOL

Isnt it great to see so many newbies and them getting their dates? There are so many newbies-that I cant keep track of them or their situations again-so I got another notebook to help me out with that. I get frustrated sometimes, because I will just get one straightened out-and they disappear and I find myself trying to remember.....so hopefully the notebook will help and I hope they will stick around. I always invite them to post here. Love to get to know them and follow them through their journeys and help out IF I can with advice and whatever. Havent been on much except to do the morning posts-but I hope to have some more time next week, maybe.  Have been spending the little bit of time I do have trying to get more done on my book....Originally I thought I would have it done by August, but then I didnt anticipate everything going to crap-so.....now I am not giving myself a deadline-just doing what I can when I can.

Jan, thanks for saying you would miss me. I love talking to you guys-you are like family to me. I think right now I just feel a little discouraged and I dont like feeling like this. My hubby even noticed that things may be on overload-because he said he wished he could take me away from it all-and wished he could fix everything. I know he would-heck, I would too. I know it will get better soon, just have to hang in there and not let it get me down.  Well, I am gonna go-have to get back on the ice/heat already-have been up since a little before 4 and want to see if I cant get some relief before my guys get up....I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. All my love and prayers-Janet

Hello Dear Jan :                  I stopped in to let you all know that I am still around and doing well, I haven't been online often these days,  just long enough to check e-mails and off again.  I have been working through alot of emotional issues that I won't bore you with.  Just know that all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers.  Hope this finds everyone doing well.  I hope everyone is well on their way to their goals that was just through surgery as I was and just before.  And those of you just after also.  As for me my surgery date if you don't remember was November 2, 2007.  I am down 137 lbs.  and I think at a stand still at this moment.  I am not able to exercise as often as I would like. The arthirtis still kicks me in the butt sometimes,  but do as much as I can.  The knot in my neck sticks out much more now  or at least you can see it more that is from the arthritis.  My surgeon Dr. Halpin noticed it at my 6 mo. visit and just realized that my arthritis was as bad as it was.  I told her I had it from my neck to my ankles all over my body,  guess she believes me now        Anyway  I do hope evreyone is doing well,  will try to get on here tomorrow and more often now.  I will try to get newer photos on here also.  Love all you guys.   And Jan,  thank you for checking up on me through my email.   You will always be our mother hen. GOD BLESS YOU.  Your Friend Tressia

Good Morning Folks.... Looks like we are going to have a nice sun shinny morn in the bootheel again!!! It's been pretty warm but I can't believe it's July and not hitting the hundreds good and hard yet!! But that's fine with me lol lol....it's been nice enough for the pool and not been just absolutely misserable to be outside.... Jan...Thanks so much for the incouragement!!!! I'm going to start doing what you mentioned you did and get me a jug to fill up so I know for sure I'm getting in all my water. That's a good idea!!!! I want to pick up and start getting my protein in better so I can use my best loosing time while I have it before things slow down.... I'm anxious to hit the 100lb down mark so I can start on the next 100 lol lol......I'm only about 12lbs from it so I need to get off my butt and get with it!!! lol lol..... And yes your right ...I AM ON CLOUD NINE ABOUT MY LIL PRINCESS COMING HOME!!!! BUT.....IT HAS GOTTEN EVEN BETTER!!! MY DAUGHTERS COMING TOO NOW!!! I hate that it's because her and Stevens still having too many problems and that it's turning out that they just aren't going to be able to make it together....BUT I will be glad to have them both back home again!!!! Janet....Thanks for the info on the new doctor...I agree if it's Nats husband he's probably a sweetie...I haven't met him yet,but I guess I will on my next visit in Sept.... I am so sorry to hear about how things are going with your SIL!!! But I know how you feel...We went thru that with Steven when him and Ada first got together!! Littel terd found somthing wrong with every job he had...and I would get soooo dang mad at him because when they first got married that was when she was so sick...She had had to have part of her cervix removed due to cancer then turned around and had to start fighting Indometreosis (sp)!!! And she would work her butt of and even try to get over time so they could make it on their own and he would be out running around while she was working...The car don't run on air so that meant he was using their money they did have for gas and he always had his cigs and a soda in his hand....And on top of it all he never wanted to lift a finger to help her around the house....Alot of times she would come in from work and he would have several of his friends over playing those stupid games and her house would be a mess!! And she worked nights so she didn't get home till around 11:30 pm and they would all stay there and stay up till 3 & 4 in the morn!!!!! I hated to see her go thru that stuff...He did start working better and keeping a job for longer at a time but then he got to where he horded money he didn't tell her about!! It has been one thing after another and I guess she is finally getting tired of it ....The big thing now is he is about to get MOMMA on his ass big time....He has started taking things out on my lil princess and if he touches her one more time I will be showing him what the old hag has left in her!!!  I have tried to keep my mouth shut and stay out of it as much as I can but I WILL NOT KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT OR STAY OUT OF IT WHEN IT COMES TO MY BABY!!!!   And about MEL!!!! What happened to make her fall and hit the table???? Did she get dizzy or loose her footing or what??? I tell you it seems it's never ending for some people!!! I wish I didn't have sooo much going on right now ...I'd pack me a bag and come stay a bit up that way so I could go help out some!!! I know she will be so glad when things are better and settled down for her!! I definitly will have her in my prayers!! And you too!!! I know with all that just keeps going on your nerves have to be about shot!!! I hope you are taking care of your self!! I will be so glad when Sept gets here so you can start getting your medicare and get the help you need to get out of some of the pain you been having to deal with!!  When did Susan get put back in the hospital?? I had hoped sooo much that after the last time things would get better for her....It seems so unfair that some of us just fly right thur all this with no problems and some have to deal with one thing after another!!!  I am going to try and get thru to you, Mel and Susan this weekend...it has been forever since I talked to any of you and I miss yall soooo much....I thought something was going on with you too by the way you seem thru the posts you do!! I wish I had a magic wand so I could wave it and fix some of the stuff going on with all of you!!! I know Mel & Susan might not be up to it now but I hope you know if you need to vent or talk that you can call me anytime you like...I don't care what time it is!!!  I'm too far away to do much else but you are always welcome to call me anytime you like!!! Congrats on all the upcoming sugeries we have coming up!!! You all will be in my prayers !!! It is fantastic to be on the loosers bench!! It is wonderful to see so many new people and fantastic to be having so many joining us on the bench!! Cheryl....You doing ok sweetie??? I haven't heard from you in a while now....I been praying for you and Id love to hear from you!!!!! Well I got to get off here and get some house work done and get in all my meds, do the smoothie thing and so on and so on lol lol.....I hope you all have a great weekend and all our friends start feeling better really soon!!  Before I go....I didn't start the prayer post back cause I didn't think that very many cared much about it but I agree that we need it..There is just too much going on any more for everyone and I agree that the devil is having a ball causing so much pain and sadness with all of our lives....I would be glad to start it again if you want me too....But Janet if you were wanting to do it yourself I wont be upset....I didn't mind doing it at all...I guess cause there were so many days that no one or only 1 or 2 hit it that it wasn't all that big of a deal for everyone! But it would be my pleasure to do it again if yall would like me to do it again.... God Bless each of you.... Luv and Hugs to you all....Tammy~ammy

Afternoon All...      I just came in from the great outdoors to get something to eat and rehydrate. I see everyones staying busy! Myself?...I have been busier than a one legged man in a butt kickin contest!      I have also had some health issues but nothing the Lord and I can't handle! I finally (at least I hope so) got rid of that rash...man, I didn't think it would ever go away. I have a few areas that are still dark colored but at least they aren't flaming red and driving me crazy like they were!      I cancelled my appt. with Dr. H for the 17th...I think I may have reached my sweet spot. I want to give it a little longer before he tries to add more saline.

     Prayers are going out for those that are ill, back in the hospital, having issues with family and/or friends, pre-surgs as well as for the post-surgs. and for all the others that have been layed on my heart to pray for.

     I have been working on an invention that I have came up with to help keep kids from being abducted or worse! I can't say too much about it yet but I ask that you all pray that it works out and our kids will be free to play outside without fear...like we use too!      If it works out the way I think it might, I will be asking you guys for your signatures on a petition/poll...too show how many parents, grandparents and so on would be interested in the item.      Between the flooding waters and the heat...my garden is having a heck of a time trying to grow and produce. Maybe, it just wasn't meant to be this year!      Well, time to go back out and get all hot and sweaty again! Who needs to work out?....all I have to do is walk out on my porch and stand there a few minutes!...lol       Jan...I'm not sure if the mosquiters are worst this year or not. They eat me alive every year. Ours DO seem to be bigger this year! Either way girl...you have my sympathy!       I did want to ask a question and some people might get a little upset over it and I'm sorry for that but with us having so many of our girls and guys probably too getting sick and having to go back into the hospital because of the drains they are getting. Shouldn't something be said?  What about calling our Drs (the ones that don't do the drains for wls) and see if they can think of a way to get these Drs (the ones that do put drains in for wls) to stop using them? Maybe invite them up to see a few surgeries without the drains being used? They could see how much better off the ones are that didn't have drains used on them? I know not everyone has problems with the drains but if they causing so many people problems, maybe they shouldn't be used anymore, especially knowing that the wls can be done without them? I will climb down off my soapbox now! Again, I'm sorry if I offended anyone, I didn't mean too. I just hate seeing anyone have to go back in the hospital after getting surgery.      I didn't get to read all the posts...I will try later! I love you guys and don't worry about me, I'm doing fine. Just trying to get caught up with my yardwork since the rash is gone and it's not as hot....now I will probably go back out and will be like a furnace out there!....lol Anyway, Love & Prayers, Deb M

I forgot something....for the bugs. I use that new stuff. It is by OFF, I believe...it goes on dry and doesn't smell as bad as the other stuff. Spray it on your skin, not clothes...it comes out like a white powder. It might be a little more costly but for me and the grandbabies...it's soooo worth it! One more thing....on the protein balls....do you use regular smooth peanut butter?  Deb M

HEY,HEY,HEY,I'M BACK!!!!!!  don't have all the bugs worked out yet with this new pc. I had surgery April 2, went back to hopsital with blood clot to neck 5 days later and then 2 months after had  to go in and have my stoma opened up. I have had a lot of nausea and vomiting, just getting over an upper respritory infection, and trying to move about as much as possible. I do get my liquids in but not always my vitamins or protein. I weighed 338# when I went to my seminar and I weigh 260# today so that is 78# loss. I am happy. I have dropped 3 to 4 clothes sizes and have fun wearing my baggy capri's rolled up ( and this is the latest new size!!)I have to pick my neice up ro work but want to say THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND VISITS!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL. jULIA

PRAISE THE LORD....Look who's back.....(((((((((JULIA)))))))))!! So good to see you girl!! Welcome Home!! CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!! Sorry you had a hard time...all better now? I sure do hope so!! I love you girl!! Praying that you stay well and keep getting healthier! Deb. M