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I could also buy a leather wallet or purse...or some art work. I do love me some shopping!

:Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::w00t::Banane20::thumbup::Banane20::tongue::Banane20::tongue::Banane20::tongue::Banane20:For Michelle and Laura! 238 is great! Love you both!

Good Morning Violets~ Susanne is on the couch...feet elevated above her heart and has been here all night. She got some sleep here and there. I missed her last night:redface:. But she is not sick anymore. She has just moved onto my pain meds from surgery and her motrin (I told her about the midol). Susie~Your story reminded me of MANY experiences in hospitals. During the time I took care of mom (8 years) I also took care of her father (7 years) and managed his private duty nurses (what a freakin nightmare). Anyway, one time, I was in hospital w/ grandpa and I told this bitch nurse that he needed to go to the bathroom (BM). She says to him ( a Col. in the Marine Corps) "Are you sure you have to BM...I am gooing on break?" She reluctantly put him on the potty and left him there. I helped him finish his business and was trying to get him in the bed and ended up pullin his foley cath out!!! I left him in bed (he was only wearing a shirt and no pants of any kind because of shingles) he was balled up, head where the feet should go, etc. I went into the hallway of this 5 star hospital (It is called Eisenhower...one of the best in the country) and I started screaming, "I'm calling the f'ing (said the word) editor!!!! You guys are horrible and I am going to tell everyone who will listen who terrible you people are!!" I was screaming this. I started crying. Grandpa was saying, "Don't cry Pammy...it is ok" I said, "no it is not...there have been no doctors or nurses in here all day." After I was in the hallway and at the nurses station screaming, EVERYONE was in that room. I told the head doctor that NO ONE had been in the room all day. That if I weren't there, grandpa wouldn't have eaten. That the care was completely shitty, in appropriate, and UNACCEPTABLE. Needless to say, the remainder of his stay was lovely! I seriously had a nervous breakdown right there in front of everyone! They were very glad to see us go...until the next time (I was there A LOT!). Anyway, I am gonna go watch a movie w/ Schatzy! Have a great day! Felt good to type all that...aaahhh! xoxoxo

I think I wanna get real cowgirl boots in Texas. Susanne and I might go to el Paso this summer to see her dad's grave. So I might wait...but knowing me...probably not. I am a bit like Varuca Salt... (the character, not the band) I WANT IT...AND I WANT IT NOW! I am jazzed for our trip. I'll be in San Jose in a week and a half...then next trip is Texas!

Oh yeah...Denise, I love the Dash video. Right after my mom died, my brother went to a funeral of someone he worked with. Someone got up and read a poem about the dash...how that is the most important part of the headstone. That was really lovely to see it like that...thanks! How are the bumps growing? How exciting for you! xoxoxoxo

Hey Guys~ Terry~ So good to hear that update! And I am glad you got out to do "regular" stuff too! Laura~Your eggplant sounds yummy! I cook, but don't know how to do it well. You always prepare such yummy foods. Kat~What does the soda and pineapple do? I've heard another bandster talk about pineapple juice working like draino??? I have been having a 7up or Sprite from time to time. I know it is bad, but I am nauseated in the morning and a diet 7up really helps settle my tummy. My poor Susanne...she had ingrown toenails removed on both sides of both toes today!!!!Can you say :thumbup::omg_smile: She had a friend drive her to Palm Springs (113 miles) and the friend took off and went right back to Orange County. She can't walk, and took 2 pain pills, then some of my stuff from the surgery...and you know what comes next...yep, puked. I changed her bandages and OMG...wowowowow. I feel so bad for her. We had plans w/ friends tonight, a party tomorrow @ 2pm and then dinner and drinks w/ different friends tomorrow. We canceled the dinners both nights, and will drive the gift by the party (a male couple are celebrating their new home AND the adoption of their beautiful little girl...her name is Roxy). I went and rented a bunch of movies and will hang out and take care of my girl. I felt so bad...she was crying from the pain. Her friend is coming back on Sunday to get her! I'll make us all a nice dinner, then we'll watch the Oscars, and they will leave Monday @4am. So...thats our weekend! Judy~Happy Sails! Enjoy the heat! It is gonna be 81 on Wednesday here. We will probably start Spring on Wed. Having a garage sale next Sat and it is supposed to be really nice! Anyone wanna come and visit? xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxox

I need to kill a child...now...not any child, one in particular! I just had tears in my eyes and told the principal..."Listen either he leaves the classroom...or I do, you decide!" Tired of arguing w/ 8th grade punk asses for a living.

Kat~Not only do I have no idea of what you are talking about...I have no idea of what the answer is or would be! Moderator of the Year!...NOT. I too go through many steps to get here. Never thought to use My Account! Gotta run! xoxoxoxoxo

Hey Girlies, Happy Friday! I suck at this weight loss thing...good, then bad. See...I need to work on my "why" and "what". WhyTF do I sabotage...WhatTF am I doing...same shit, different year! Judy...enjoy the cruise! TracyK~Missed Survivor last night (DVR'd it) and watched AI. LovedLovedLoved the fact that Jen and Parker are gone...he was a little crybaby bitch too! Gonna watch the Showtime thingy now! Terry~ (((Hugs))) xoxoxoxoxo Michelle~What is up girlie? I need your charts (or a swift kick in the pants). Jenn~Woohoo...are you excited? I know all the Violets are sooo happy for you and can't wait to hear about the new job! Kat~How is the tooth? You feeling better? I got my shots yesterday in the knee...wowser, that freakin hurts! But I am so glad and promised I wouldn't work oout until next week! I think me not being able to work out did a number on my head...I was like really depressed! Everyone else~ Love you all bunches...have a great day!

Terry~I loved your post. It made me SOB. Sadly, my heart is breaking for you. Thanks though...I REALLY needed a good cry. Keep us posted. We love you! Off to find ice cream.

Janie~GLBT = Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered! There is a GLBT thread here! I've met Juli and her partner in Provincetown this summer and I met her here. She has lost over 100 pounds! Anyway...that is GLBT! That dinner sounds good...what time is dinner Haydee? I am gonna have a Lean Cuisine pizza tonight...woohoo...hold the excitement! I know you are all jealous! Oh yeah! We are in escrow on the dirt! Yeah...I own dirt...woohoo! Actually I am pretty jazzed about owning land. Feel like Trump, hahahahaha

I am one also, but I don't do much on LBT except here, GLBT thread and unanswered posts. Every time I go to rants...I want to kick someone's butt...raises my blood pressure. So I just stay here...in my happy place!

Hey Girlies~ Kids are watching a video on plate tectonics and I jump on here...lol! Haydee- you look cute! Sorry your not feeling well. As far as jewlery, here is my suggestion. Go to any nice store (department) like Gottschalks, Macy's, etc. Every jewlery counter (fine jewlery) has a small "on clearance" section. I always start there and find great stuff...cheap too. They are still "upscale" and nice products, but discontinued for whatever reason. Also, you can see, touch, feel the product. You can make sure the linkage is what you want, the gold quality,etc. Just my opinion. I confirmed my appt! They said they called but the number was disconnected. Are you ready for this...they still had our old area code 619...not the newer one 760. Are you kidding me??? We only changed aread codes in like 1998 or something...and THEY CHANGED TOO! What freakin idiots...and I have no patience for them today. But I am glad I get to see my doctor! OH yeah, a NSV of sorts...My new "skinnier" pants are too big. I can barely wear them...but I will for the rest of the "winter season". We are going to be 81 next week, so I might only get a few days w/ these pants. I am a bit bummed...I spent 160bucks on 3 pair of pants...and only 1 still fit. Oh well, I'll quit complaining now. Have a nice afternoon!

Morning Violets~ I am supposed to go to doctor today, but have a feeling I don't have an appt because they never called to confirm. This is going to be the 2nd time this happened. Keep your fingers crossed...I want to see my doctor damn it! The knees survived the workout! I was worried...No Squats! Terry~Keep us posted...we are all here for you! TracyK~BB is pretty good...huh? I am watching last nights show now. Wish I had more time. That is why I love it in the summer. I am not working and can totally engross myself in it! I don't even have time to watch the regular shows...let alone the showtime stuff (that is the good stuff)! Kat~Sorry about your tooth. That lady was a total bitch...and is power trippin over the schedule. I bet the doctor doesn't even know how bitchy she is! Have a great day! xoxoxoxooxoxo

Hey Shadow, I'd imagine that if you ask 5 different people, you'd get 5 different answers...but I'll give it a go. Pre-op diets are done for a variety of reasons...and not every doctor requires it. Primarily, it is vital to lose a bit of weight before surgery, shrink your stomach, and give the doctor the room needed to perform the surgery. Secondly, preop diets help shrink your liver, which helps with the surgery. Also, doctors require preop diets to ensure the patient is ready to really modify their eating habits. Mine, for example, was a liquid preop diet for 10 days. If I failed at that, I would probably not been a good candidate for weight loss surgery. Good luck to you!

Hey Everyone~ Terry~ Stay strong honey! This is a terrible time for you, but your mom is so lucky to have you to worry about her. There are so many seniors who do not have anyone. Read, pray, eat, call a violet...whatever it takes to get through this. Purple Power for you and your mom's health. Keep us posted! Well, I went to dance class again. It has been 2 weeks and I missed it. I moved very gingerly w/ my knees, but still got a great workout. I am supposed to FINALLY see my doctor tomorrow (primary) and just realized they did not call and confirm...which means they will probably cancel on me. I wonder if the doctors know what biotches are running their practice. I am gonna blow a freakin gasket if they try that again. Gotta go do work stuff. I am swamped...I am every spring. Have a great night! Pamela

Me too! Itty bitty titty committee...life long card club member!

Hey Everyone, I am at a boring meeting today! Thank God Cathy (a fellow bandster) brought her laptop. We are waiting for lunch, lol! Got soooooooo much on my mind so I've been on the down low lately! I'm here in spirit ladies and am checking in often! I've put on about 3 pounds...ooooo freakin well! xoxoxoxo

Hey Everyone~ I'll try to look for him Susie...going to watch it in 20 min!! Got my "do" done!!! Weird day today...too much on my mind...overload! Gonna watch AMC and American Idol and "unplug"...xoxoxoxoxo

Hey Everyone, Susanne is home...got there about 3am and forgot to call. Said she passed out...woke at 6am and feels great. We will see how she feels tonight. Anyone else nauseated every morning? Haydee...feel better! Judy, if I promise to be small (yeah right) can I squeeze into your luggage? Just kidding...have a great time...and we love the pix! Gotta run and get sub plans ready for tomorrow as I sit through a mind numbing meeting! xoxoxoxo

Opps...wrong thread.

Terry~ I mailed you the $$ for the rooms! Yeah! Ready for May!!!!Please let me know when you get it!

:Dancing_wub::laugh::Dancing_wub::smile2::Banane41: Maybe it is just cause it is 5:30am...I can't find the birthday smilies?? Anyway...I like the pink dancing girl! Happy Birthday Tracy! I am glad you all had a celebration weekend and hope you enjoy your day...and year! Got a super busy day today...but I am getting my hair done and that is great! Won't be able to work out again today:mad:...hopefully tomorrow. Susanne left today @ 1am and did not call when she arrived.:frown: Since she should've arrived home about 3am, she would sleep until 6am...so I can not call her because I don't want to wake her. But I am worried about her and she better be ok, or I will kick her butt. I am Italian and worry like an old Jewish mother...oy! xoxoxoxo

I think our friendship/relationship is more than weight loss. Yes, that was the catalyst for how we got to where we are, but it is only a part of what each of us bring to the table. There is something special about the Violets. It is scary "out there". There are too many toxic people, and honestly, many of the toxic people I am talking about are the regulars (not talking about Chickie). So here we are...friends...life long friends with so many ups and downs (and I am not talking about the scale). I know weight loss brought it together...but I refuse to believe that is all we have to offer each other. Ok...fast forward 5 years, and we are all at goal (Oh God please, just kidding)...will we not have anything else in common? I hope we will. I love you all (and no, not only the skinny biotches in the group, lol). Not sure about this yet, my dissertation chair called me today and she wants to me finish. I pretty much quit...but she was not hearing of it. Not sure what I am gonna do yet...but I burst into tears on the phone w/ her (yeah, that is professional). So, my mind has been toooooo busy since the phone call. :crying:

Hey All, we are back! I think it is a lot farther than 2 miles 1 way. The first leg was all up hill...wowser! Then we ate a great breakfast (scramble eggs w/ mush. onion, spinach, avocado...2 glasses of tea). Walking home was quicker, down hill, but we were full, lol! Thanks Kat for your kind words. You are right...we need to eat. It just seems weird to do it like that...but we had a great time and will probably do it again. The first leg, I was 1 song in and my damn Ipod froze??? Never did that before. Susanne offered hers to me or even to share, but I can't listen to her music when I am trying to get my "walk on". So, pout pout...I had to walk sans music. I was rocking out to Red Hot Chili Peppers...then whamo. Terry~I totally agree w/ you. I think it is a combination of both. We always set the "what can I do about it" scenarios up (speaking for myself) and then sabotage or fail. The "what" is as important as the "why"...but I just feel the "why" will hold us back in many aspects of our lives if we don't get a hold of it. I don't know...too much Oprah perhaps:confused2:. But your absolutley right, the "what" is what moves us forward. Gotta go do some erands. BBL!