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Sheryl... waiting for your report, hope no news is good news. Sending best wishes right now, whatever it is, we are here for you on the internet front!

I you want, start a post about after 3 years in the Vets forum.

Scary! Best of luck with that.. fingers crossed for you! Craig is a big guy... he comes from Scottland's most famous Mercenary clan! Their motto is "Conquer or Die!" And thats about right! No beard at this point, but I keep trying to get him to grow one out again... its gray now, and he hates that. He has feet like Fred Flintstone.... he didn't wear shoes for the first 12 years of his life! hahaha! I make dry points, engravings and etchings.... if you want to copy oil paintings, that is another thing.... making good quality digital copies. I have pains behind my ribs some times, it probably is a stricture I was told. Its not bad, just showing up when I sit slouching for a long time...

I may be going to Scotland next year... my husband has family there in the old family "manse"

Congrats girl! Selling art is righteous livelihood! Bikinis! That is great! I haven't worn a bikini in 45 years! Have so much fun.... and do take pics!

I have never used a chat room.... I love you all, and would like to meet you some time... I have a crazy repulsion to making phone calls... (?!) and feel a little bit like that about chat rooms....don't know why.... when I end up on a forum page like this, at the same time as someone else, and we comment back and forth.. I don't mind it at all... so don't know why a chat room would be any different....

I think wanting to be loved is a catch 22... When you already love life, accept yourself and act from wisdom based trust and have found happiness, then you are a magnate for loves attention. Healthy lovers. When you are filled with doubt, mistrust, self hate, and fear of failing... then you attract unhealthy lovers and friends that will end in your worst fears. What can we do to become more healthy ourselves, so we might enjoy our lives with or without "the man"? My list? -Do for others (I try to use my skills to improve the life of others...not to make them owe me, or like me better...) -exercise ( in a way that is enjoyable to me... not just for physical results, but for self expression results in my case... Dance, walking in nature, kayaking....)- things I can do alone, but often end up doing with someone else. People always ask if they can go with me... I am often a loner, but I end up getting out with others more now... -make art and make some effort to share it (teaching, showing....) -learn something new that I can immerse myself in... birdwatching, genealogy were my latest go tos.. -meditation. Can soften the mind without losing the ability to focus. There are great "attachment" meditations out there... it is after all considered a sign of ignorance in Buddhism... Attachment has caused me most of my suffering. It still does, but softening its grip, pealing away its hindrance to happiness is a help. -Even if you are not thinking about doing yourself harm, you are depressed. No Fun. Get help. At some points, we may not be able to think our selves out of this pit.... no mater how smart we are. These are things I have done, and continue to do when I remember too... that have helped me...your list may be completely different...

Love Amy, really want to see it.... Had my knee shot up today, so far so good. My other knee was starting to hurt because I was favoring it... hope this gets me back on track for a while.....

How fun!

Don't forget, your worth is not based on your size, your marital status or income. Not your REAL worth. You are the first person to strike down anyone who would judge solely on superficial qualities (or quantities!) Please be as kind to yourself. Find out who you really are if you don't already know! Maybe investing time in those personal qualities will bring you up again.

you can unfriend people if they are your friend... I would check in the host forum for an answer... or ask Alex.... I'm not sure about that one ...

Lovey dovey IS nice for sure. Block someone? Hum.... Let me look around...

Sounds like a fun time with Dan. I have dated a number of musicians, and the club scene can be fun, lots of dancing and back stage access. Sorry about the stress! Waiting for health results are so stressful.... My stress is really so much better after starting the Citalopram... really like it. I just had to change my medical plan, and will have to change all my doctors and such... do not like that, but will make the best of it.... the monthly charge is lower than before, I like that... Best of luck with the diagnosis on the breast swelling... sending positive vibes....

10 cals a day over what you need to maintain can lead to one pound gain a year.

Basic science is imperfect.

I havent been looking that close to see his posts... I have a well worn trail around these forums, and dont go out of it very often these days... which Dr are you referring too? Going to the cemetary today... a year from my moms death tomorrow... bringing new flowers and meeting with the family for lunch. Food and more food! Checking in on the Anti depressants/Celexa...so far so good! felt strange the first week, but feeling good now... it is taking the edge off my sadness... so glad! I know its not supposed to kick in for weeks, but I think I can feel it now. weight staying the same... no gain no loss. still higher than I would like!

Hi Titan, You have gotten... some good advice. Just a heads up, this forum is for Vets... those farther than one year out from surgery. I'm going to move this to general advice where everyone can comment for you. The three week stall stinks!

This post is talking about those who have gotten to goal or almost have made goal and have started gaining after the "honeymoon" period.

Sheryl, I make a lot of activities last minute too... I decide I want to cook, and good luck finding someone to join me, but sometimes they do, and its fun. I don't mind going out by myself, When hubby is away, or is not in the mood, I go by myself to eat, or take a walk in nature or something. It a good time to think and relax. No one to please but myself. I occasionally feel sorry for myself if I really want company, but not that often.

Thats what I was thinking, put a time on it....maybe 3 months.... then you can re-up if you need more time...?

I heard that in Europe many Docs say go back to regular foods right away. Let your stomach be your guide. I think sometimes the strictness of early diets are more to get us used to having to control what goes in the pie hole. Later on, when its east to eat anything, having the strength and experience of moderation may help to pull us through the temptation to free form it.

sorry dear.... you know you can ALWAYS let us know whats going on if you need/want to.

He didn't want to look like a shrimp between two tall women... hehehe, I didn't even know he was doing that until I saw the photo...

Went to an art opening at my local gallery, here is a pic of my friend and gallery owner Mima, my crazy neighbor Robert and me....Cant really see my figure there... Bill Cosby sweater around hips and fake snake purse in the way... Had a fun night, saw lots of old friends, glass of wine... nice weather. Got home and Craig messaged he was on the way home early... he went on a motorcycle trip to Montana for 9 days.

I was just reading about the ketosis diet, and they say too much protein can kick you out of ketosis... make up the difference with fat.