birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
New scarf - This is the real color of the scarf. The other is too dark.

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birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Scarf - It's now on my profile but the lace doesn't really show.

birder I. posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
This is the scarf I've been talking about. You can't really see the...

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Revision - In July '11 my partner and I had a civil union after 25 years together and when I saw the pictures I realized I looked far worse than I was aware of and I contacted my doc about...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Wednesday Roll call - Good morning everyone! Happy Halloween to those who observe it and happy Wednesday to the ones who don't. I haven't done Halloween in 30 years. Never liked it even as a kid except...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
What a wonderful doctor! - I sent an email to Dr. Garren asking about the itching and he suggested more medrol which I don't have any of, so I sent him the phone number of my pharmacy and he called it in but...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Back at home - We had an absolutely wonderful time in Tahiti. IT was an awesome cruise plus and unbelievable post cruise in Bora Bora. I have lots of pictures on Facebook. I did very well with st...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Olivia cruise - Taking off today with Olivia to journey to Tahiti! Can't wait to see everyone! Hope all of you are doing fine! Connie

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Thursday Roll Call - Hi folks! Up early because Kay is teaching today. I am going to wait fr a friend who is going to do some work for us. Had a fun day knitting yesterday. Also went to my attorney t...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Happy weekend! - Have a great weekend friends! I know I can do so much more now that I've lost weight. I'm also more likely to try new things. What are you doing this weekend? Connie

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Wednesday Roll call - Hi folks,Up early for breakfast this morning and then off to knitting. Started a round shawl yesterday--most difficult beginning but then not too hard. Also started winter hats for...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Have a great day - Hi folks,I'm going shopping later since the weather is so lovely here after an awful summer. We have a party Saturday at a house that was built by Frank Lloyd Wright and was a priv...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Saturday Roll call - Good morning!It seems everyone has had a later start today. I have knitting and a reception later and that's about all.Have a great day!Connie

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Tuesday Roll Call - Good morning!Except for me it is still the night before because I can't sleep! I can fall asleep in a minute during the night but at night my mind races and I think of things I jus...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Enough - "I am enough" is an assignment I used to give to my clients. I'd tell them to say it about 100 times a day--in the shower, in the car, etc. Usually they wouldn't do it but then Opr...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Politics and Religion - Hi all!Well, it's that time of year again and I'd thought it might be helpful to say that this board in particular (as opposed to Facebook and others) is about support for one anot...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Do you worry what people will think? - A lot of issues for us tend to do with worrying about what people think. What do I look like? Should I have this or that surgery? What do I tell my family, co-workers, friends? Thi...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Monday Roll Call - Good morning!OH seems to be moving slowly today. Even the typing takes time.We have plans to knit at the Bookworm today and a friend is coming by later. We've been watching the Oly...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Preparing for surgery - Here's a tip that helped me get ready for several surgeries over the years. There is a CD called "Surgery" by Belleruthe Naparstek which was studied at one of the universities in C...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Dealing with frustration - Hi everyone!I know that frustration is part of WLS. For some it's the wait, for others, the prep, or the plateaus or trying to find a protein drink that won't gag you. So I started...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Keep posting - Four years ago when I finally found this forum we all seemed to post almost every day. Now it's been kind of slow. So I'm encouraging you all as well as myself to post more often. ...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Tuesday Roll Call - Good morning!Just a few errands early and then I'll stay inside in the A/C. I did clean out my office yesterday and got ready for my friends to move me on Sunday afternoon. It was ...

birder I. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Wednesday Roll Call - Good morning!Up early to have breakfast with my friends. Busy day today with my knitting group and then a doc appointment this afternoon.Have a good day folks!Connie
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