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Wow! You look great! I'm glad you posted it! You gals make me want to get this surgery today! Betty

I took a class too, and it really did help. I didn't learn it all from the class though, and you will learn alot from just experiencing it. Tell him leather for graduating the class, and leather for Christmas, and leather and diamonds for B-day! Since we got our Harleys, it is usually something like that for gifts. I use to get diamonds all the time, now I get leather or chrome! lol You won't have to take the driving test at the license place if you take that class, you will only have to take the written test and it is easy after the class. Also, you will get a 10% discount on your insurance. Also, if you turn in your class to the Harley place, you will get a $50.00 gift certificate, at least I did. Betty

I say flaunt it! lol Betty

Leaths - Just do what is important for you, they will understand. It's not like you were taking off for the fun of it. Sometimes we need to put ourselves first and we usually don't. I am learning sometimes we just have to. Please take care of yourself. I am thinking about you every day. Betty

Glad you are feeling better. You are doing right, just riding on the block. I actually went to a large parking lot that was empty, but that had lost of things to go around such as corners, curbs, etc. You also would benefit from riding around in a circle both ways, and then start doing some figure eights. That will help you alot. You want to get lots of riding out of traffic in before you even think about going out in traffic. You will do great, but it does take a lot of practice when you first start. The test for the license is nothing, so don't worry too much about that. Hope that helps you some. Please feel free to ask me anything you want to about how to do something. I know you have your DH to ask, but if he was like mine, he didn't tell me all the things I needed to know but assumed I already knew! Got figure! Betty

Great advise! I already drink tons of Water, that is mostly what I drink already. I have been trying tiny bites, just not doing the whole meal that way, but now I will start. I have been trying to do exercising in the pool, but I really need to try to get some other exercise in too! Thanks for all your tips and advice. It really means a lot to me. Betty

I haven't called back yet, they are supposed to send me a packet of things and then call me. If I don't get it in a day or two I am going to call again. One of the nurses in the surgery department said I could talk to someone at the number she gave me, but when I called it was a recording. I probably have the wrong number. I am just waiting right now! Thanks for asking. Betty

You gals are all so crazy, you always make me laugh or put a smile on my face! Thank you all for being the person you are and helping me along the way. Betty

DeLarla - Hope you are feeling better today. Girl, just jump on that Harley and go for a ride! It will make you feel lots better. I am here if you ever want to e-mail me. Betty

Great job Penni! I thought when I saw the picture of you and Lisa that you looked a lot smaller than the one you have posted. You need to change your picture too! Walmart's is my store! Betty

You are all doing so great! I love reading about your losses, and looking at your before and after pictures. Carmen - Who was the race car driver you took a picture with? Betty

Wow Michelle you look awsome! That is so neat to look at the before and after pictures. Betty

Leatha - I hope you enjoy your trip, and try not to worry about the surgery. I am sorry to hear you are having so many problems, but you are a strong person, and you will come out on top. Betty

You guys look great! DeLarla, how did your friend do on the show? Betty

Well, I called Dr. Provost's office today for an appointment, and I got a recording to leave my name, address, etc. They are going to send me a packet and when I send it back they will call me with an appointment. I really want to at least go and talk with him and see if I like him or not. I will decide if I want to go to him after I meet with him. I hope they get things out to me right away. Betty

Marie - He is one of the Dr. I have been looking at. The only drawback on that is I would have to have my DH drive me each time I would have to go, and that would mean loss of work for both of us. I don't know my way around too much here, and he does because he use to drive trucks and knows how to get everywhere. I was only use to 2 lane roads! lol I am going to still looks some, I might also just call Dr. Provost and make an appointment to talk with him. Why can't we all have insurance that pays???? Thanks for your suggestions, you are always so helpful. Betty

Great pictures! You look wonderful! Betty

Marie - You are an inspiration!

Marie - That is awsome! You have made a great accomplishment. I know you feel great about it. Betty

I am so happy to hear they are alright. Now you can relax. Betty

I love it! You are right, it is a very important thing coming from your husband. That is awsome and you have done a fantastic job! Betty

Penni - I know you must be on pins and needles. I am sure everything is fine. We are watching for your post that let's us all know for sure. Betty

Wow Leatha, you really made me think! That was a great statement. Betty

Leatha - Please be careful, my Sister-in-law just went through an awful experience, it almost cost her her life. She kept waiting and not doing anything about it thinking it would go away or something. Well it hit her so hard she started throwing up and couldn't stop. When she got to the hospital, her gall bladder was so bad she was almost at the point of dying. Instead of having the surgery done and coming home the same day, she was in the hospital for a week and $50,000.00 worth of bills. Please take care of yourself. I know another surgery is not what you want, but sometimes we have to do it anyway. My thoughs and prayers are with you. Betty

Thanks, I kinda figured that it would be faster, but the Doctor's office told me there was a waiting list. I haven't talked to his office yet. My DH and I talked about it a lot last night, and he is behind me whatever I decide. It is a lot of money (which I would have to put on credit) but on the other hand he is close to my house and he is supposed to be one of the best. I am still investigating. lol Betty