mumof2boys

Thanks everyone. Just when I thought things were bad, they got worse. I got home from work yesterday and when I walked in the house it smelled something horrible...the basement had flooded...my fault...I didn't clean the drain at the bottom of the door after cutting the grass (so much to remember since I do everything myself). So...as if that weren't bad enough...here comes the real tough part...I went outside to feed my other dog...well...my POS that I was married to didn't burry my other dog deep enough and there she was...laying on the top of the group following all the rain we just had. I had to dig her up and re-burry her. It was absolutely HORRIBLE. He didn't even wrap her in anything...how cruel. My poor baby didn't even have a proper burial until yesterday. It was one of the hardest things that I had to do. Can you believe it? What the hell is wrong with him? Well...luckily I got through it. My "friend" offered to come do it for me but there's no way I could allow him to do that. He wanted to drop everything he was doing and drive an hour to my house to help me. What a complete sweetheart...at least I have a couple of good things going on in my life...him being one of them. Well...that's about all I have for today, aside from the fact that I have to really rev-up my fundraising efforts so I can do the 3-day walk in October. So much has been going on I have been slacking...it's full speed ahead now...I must do this walk. Thanks everyone for allowing this to be a place for me to be relaxed and vent. You have no idea how wonderful it feels. You guys are the best.

Hello everyone. My name is Tina and I have been on this board for over two years now and have met some amazing people. I wanted to reach out to everyone in an effort to get some support for the upcoming 3-Day Breast Cancer walk that I will be participating in. I did the walk last year and enjoyed every minute of it. Because I have lost the weight and I have the ability to walk 60 miles, I want to continue doing this walk for as long as I can. I am asking that you please support my fundraising efforts so that I can participate. I must meet a minimum of $2,300 in donations or I cannot participate. The walk is October 9-11 and I have quite a ways to go before getting to my fundraising goal. If you are able to make a donation, regardless of size, I ask that you visit my web page at: Welcome to the Washington DC Breast Cancer 3-Day: I appreciate your attention and pray that my fellow lapbanders can help me. Thanks again.

Welcome, Sammy and good luck with whatever decision you make. My only regret is that I didn't have the procedure years earlier. The lapband, along with my will to make it work, has improved my life in ways that I cannot describe. I am the happiest that I have ever been and I feel so very healthy. I know that I will be around much longer now. If you have any questions, I will be glad to help you the best that I can. Good luck.

So...after the horrible weekend that I had...went home yesterday only to find my dog died. She was a Siberian Husky and her name was Denali. I have had her for 9 years. I adopted her when she was four. I got her from a rescue. My other husky is so lonely. I'm so sad...

Hi everyone. Right now I'm at my wits ends. My family has totally turned against me...views me as a failure (among other not so nice names). My brother came after me like a raging maniac on Sunday...screaming and cussing at me...I tell ya...what a life I lead. My ex is NO help to me whatsoever and I'm on the verge of cracking. The good things in my life right now...this board so I can unload and my wonderful, loving friends. The man in my life is beyond wonderful and I can't believe just how great he is being to me...he was sent to me at the absolute perfect time in my life. Without him and my friends I would be in a shell again. Right now I just want to scream...my ex has gone off the deep end and I'm ready to beat the crap out of him. I can't even say any more right now because I'm gonna lose it. Thanks for being an avenue for me to vent. I truly appreciate each one of you.

Hi everyone...just wanted to check in and give you guys an update. I HAVE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER!!!! I went on vacation last week with my boys. We went to North Carolina and stayed with some relatives. We had a wonderful time...they are on vacation this week with their dad so I'm home by myself. So...while I was out of town, my ex was at a bar with a chick. My friends happened to be there and saw him...they snapped pics with their cell phone and sent it to me. I laughed...I am sooooo much hotter than her and I was just loving it (I have never said that about myself...lol). The funniest part of it...they were at the bar where my new "friend" does security (he's a bouncer there). So...my "friend" tells me the following week that he's there again...too funny. I told him...you should kick him out...tell him no a-holes allowed. He said, are you kidding...I want to go thank him for being such an idiot...I wouldn't have you in my life if he wasn't such a loser. I cannot begin to tell you guys just how wonderful this man is...he was married for 13 years and has two children. He's only one year younger than me (there goes my cougar status). He has custody of his children...his wife cheated on him for the last 2 years of their marriage and she left him for her boyfriend. WOW...how much more could we have in common, right? Well...guess what...he's coming to my house tonight and I'm making him dinner. I haven't had a "date" in 14 years. I'm all giddy...Oh...did I mention that he's smokin' hot???? Well...that's the latest on me...I'm on cloud nine right now and loving every single minute of it. I'm enjoying every little aspect of it. I will continue to keep you guys posted on how I'm doing...without you guys I probably would have been nuts by now. Oh...that reminds me...went to my shrink yesterday and told him that I stopped taking my meds about a month ago and I think I'm doing fine...he agreed and I don't have to go back to him...so...turns out I'm not crazy after all... Thanks you guys...you all rock!

Everyones skin reacts differently. Personally, I have lost 131 pounds and I recently had PS. I had a lower body lift and breast lift with augmentation. Following the birth of my first child, my tummy fell to the ground...some people have great elasticity while others (like me) do not. Best of luck to you!

Didn't get the job...neither did my co-worker..she's hiring two people who have never done this work before...gotta love government politics, huh? I hate this place.

Thanks everyone...and Plain...u r too funny! So...got some good news today...went for a follow-up with my PS...no fluid build up in my back so I don't have to go back for a month...woo hoo... I hope that the good news continues...I have a meeting with my boss today at 11:45...it's to discuss her selection for the higher paying position in our office that I applied for...if I get the position I will get an $11,000 a year increase in pay...I don't have a good feeling about it but stranger things have happened, huh? Wish me luck...I'll get back on later and let you guys know...don't hold your breath though...don't have a great feeling about it.

Yup...new guy...funny thing...we went to the same high school but didn't know each other. Things happen for a reason, right? :bored:

I smile all the time now:smile: I just got a text message that says, "Good morning beautiful". I am certainly wearing the perma-smile these days.

Hey there friends...just popping in to say "hi" and see how everyone is doing. I'm doing pretty good...I have met someone that I really enjoy talking to...no...I don't have a boyfriend...it's just someone that I have a lot in common with. He's awesome. Plus...guess what...I actually wore my bikini outside of my house. :bored: I took my boys over to my friends house over the weekend to go swimming...I was brave enough to wear my bikini...life is getting pretty good...had some drama the past couple of weeks but I'm working through that. As of this minute right now in time...I couldn't be happier. I hope everyone is doing well...thanks for being a great support for me through all of this. You have no idea just how much it has meant.

Well hello everyone! I hope that you all are doing well. I'm gearing up for the holiday weekend...not too sure how it's going to go because I'm not going to have the boys this weekend. This will be the first time that I won't be with them to see fireworks...they are going camping and to a pool party with their dad...they're looking forward to it. I plan to hang out with my friend who is also going through a divorce. She's having a difficult time right now, second guessing herself. Her divorce was suppose to be final next Monday but she has postponed it for 30 days. I have known this girl since the 3rd grade...she's a wonderful person and deserves only the best so I hope whatever decision she makes, she will be happy. I went back to the PS yesterday and got my back drained again. Thank goodness it doesn't hurt because I can only imagine...I have seen the needle and I see all the big holes in my back where he sticks me. I go back next Friday so he can check me out again. Well...I hope you all are doing well and I hope everyone has a great holiday.

Hello to my peeps... This is the best Monday that I can remember in a very, very long time. Just got out of a meeting at work and do you all remember the bitch in the office that I was talking about...she got another position and is leaving the office...I can't stop smiling...my work life just got really, really good...plus, there's a slight chance that I could get her job which is a promotion. Keep your fingers crossed for me...the application was due last week and I got it in just in time. Woo Hoo....there is a God. BTW...I hope everyone is doing well...:biggrin:

Good morning everyone. I hope that everyone is doing well. Just thought I would write and give you a little bit of an update. Well...this past Saturday (6/13) was my 11 year wedding anti-versary. I did rather well but it upset me that nobody in my family said anything to me. My boys were with their dad this weekend so I was kinda sitting around the house by myself the entire day which gave me nothing but quiet time to sit and think. Saturday evening, my friend picked me up and we went to listen to a band. We went to a restaurant/bar on the Water and the band played outside so we were dancing in the sand. I had a great time. It really took my mind off of things and let me unwind. I did get a text message from one of my bridesmaids (who is HIS friend...turned my friend) and she said that she had been thinking about me all day. I thought that was very nice of her. So...anyway...that about sums up my antiversary. My boys came home yesterday and I couldn't have been happier to see them. They had been with their dad since Wednesday (the day my youngest graduated kindergarten) and I missed them like crazy. Well...that's all for now...thanks again for all of your support. I appreciate it.

Thanks, Suzanne...wasn't that 5k this past weekend in DC or was that a different one? I did the 3day last year and it was a great experience. Last year I created a team...nobody wanted to do it with me this year so I'm flying solo...

Hey there groupies...how's it going? So....this weekend (6/13) is my wedding anniversary...11 years...guess how I'm going to Celebrate...I'm going to party, party and party some more. Life is going good...hanging out with friends and having a good time. The boys are doing great and gearing up for summer vacation...their last day of school is Friday. BTW...thanks Beth for the donation...I'm going to start on my fundraising journey this weekend...wish me luck. Take care everyone!

I was kinda the same way until I got plastic surgery to remove the excess skin. I think that I was self conscience about the hanging stuff but now I feel much better. I don't know...maybe it was all in my head. Whatever it is....good luck with it...I can't get enough now

I just got my new twins. :biggrin: On April 14 I got a lower body lift and breast lift with augmentation...I'm lovin' it!

Hi there...from my experience I can say that I feel like a completely different person and I look like a completely different person. I was banded on April 30, 2007, I have lost 131 pounds and on April 14 I had a lower body lift and breast lift with augmentation. It is very weird walking into stores and picking up a much smaller size than before and I'm not sure if I will ever get used to it. When I see current pictures of myself I can't believe that it's me, whereas everyone else sees pictures of the old me and they say that they can't ever remember me like that (big). My self confidence is through the roof and I feel so good about myself. I finally feel like I love myself, for the first time in my life...what a wonderful feeling. I feel like I have a new life and it's a great one. I have posted current pics on here but I'll put some on this post so you don't have to search (if you're interested). Best of luck to you and just remember that you can do it!!!

I had excess skin and just had plastic surgery 7 weeks ago. For me, I did it for appearance purposes but it's also easier to get around...the hanging skin on my belly was just in the way. I am very, very happy with my results and wouldn't change a thing...here are my pics in case you are interested. They are before weight loss and after plastic surgery...good luck to you all!

EbonyRose...you rock! You are officially my first donation for 2009. I'm so excited. A book, huh? Very interesting. Maybe I'll think about that...what about a Liftetime movie...lol

Thanks everyone and Beth...you are so right...I have come a very long way. Just looking at the very first post from a year go...I was in a much different place than I am now...I am doing so good for myself. I'm actually very proud of myself. :wub: So...I signed up last night to do the 3 Day Breast Cancer walk again. I'm very excited about it. I had such a wonderful and inspiring time last year. If any of you guys are interested in donating to me or even joining me on the walk, you can check out my page at: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDCEvent?px=1587446&pg=personal&fr_id=1303 Wish me luck!

Good morning to my groupies :frown:. I have been keeping myself busy and haven't been on the computer in a while...took a road trip two weekends in a row. I went to North Carolina to hang out with family...had a blast. I am drain free!!!! I have had my back drained twice and I need it again but the doctor tells me that's normal and it will slow up. Can I just tell you guys how much I am loving life right now. My boys are getting out of school next week for the summer...we're gonna take a vacation at the end of July (first time without the entire family) and I'm having a great time hanging out with friends in my spare time. I am still having a little trouble sleeping at night, following the attempted homicide, but hopefully I will get past that soon and get back to normal. I feel like a big chicken but I don't care. I hope that everyone is doing well...you guys have helped me through some pretty rough times and I appreciate it. You all make me laugh and smile when I need it most. :welldone2: I'm back at work now and trying my best to put a fake smile on my face like I'm happy to be here :thumbup:. I guess I shouldn't complain...at least I still have a job and for that I'm very greatful. Well guys...better get back to you...you guys rock! Tina