Valentina

There's NO place like the North East USA for Fall foliage. (MHO) It is truly God's canvas and He is feeling extremely artistic this year.

@High functioning fat man: (HFFM-- ) How about WALKING through the woods instead of driving---and always toward a "fish'n spot".

@kmorri---have you told your hubby that you invited me go along with you to the Great Smoky Mts??? How did he take the news? Overjoyed, wasn't he?

We did walk a bit but between my dad's bad back and knee as well as my posture changing it was difficult. We barely made it to a waterfall. We did cover 168 miles and only 2 of those were freeway. Most were gravel roads.

We would love to explore the northeast. My sister and brother in law still have a house in Warsaw, NY . One of my life plans is to watch the leaves turn color up there and have a Maine lobster in Maine, New England clam chowder in a New England state and spend time in Boston, and D.C..

It so strange to go to "tag sales" in Maine. Every house has a cooler full of lobsters for sale. The dog shows that I had entered in Maine had lobsters boiling for lobster rolls and lobster chowder. Most dog shows are hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. The leaves are starting to turn now. Hurry!!!!

We would love to! 20k out of pocket for medical expenses says that we are keeping our happy butts at home for awhile.

Good one!! I love acronyms……I learned a new one today right here on BP in another thread. “F O C U S” F… Off Cuz Ur Stupid………….knowing that one makes me miss working in the office!! I can’t imagine how much fun I could have had telling several folks to FOCUS!!! It almost makes me want to give up my working from home…….. nah, nothing could be that much fun!!! hahaha

Wow. That is tough - much more so than many of us. You hang on to those clothes friend and to the memories. HUGS!!

Valentina, I'm so glad to read this... your difficulty parting with clothes that don't fit. I'm not to that stage my a long shot, but have already walked into my closet and walked out shaking my head. I feel like I've given up a lot. So not ready to give up the clothes too.

Gosh girl... just so proud of you. And so glad you are better. You sound like your old self again.

@Unbridled: Same old self? yep. Like it or not, I'm bbbbaaaaaccccckkkkkkk!

PS: easy on the "old" remarks....

@ShelterDog64: I think this binder is causing my eyes to bugger out! Incision line is less angry and NO BACK PAIN since skin surgery. Keep your fingers crossed that the surgeons' theory holds true. I see the surgeon again on Friday. Thank you for caring/asking, my friend.

@kmorri: Missy: being normal physically has NOTHING to do with us being "a wee bit delightfully weird". I don't think the world should sleep too soundly just yet.

@Dub: Thank you...

Great news!!! I'm glad to hear things are looking up. No matter the reason, prayers or karma, wishes, voodoo, magic, whatever.....oooooohhhh typing voodoo just gave me an idea for you. How much fun do you think you could have with a voodoo doll? You would get in soooooo much trouble! hahaha....made you laugh didn't I!!! :-)

Glad you are healing!

@heidikat: Thank you . I am heading for the finish line now.

@kmorri: Voodoo doll? HOW MUCH FUN!!! But---I'd probably develop a girl crush on that too. I'm not well, remember. --and yes, you did make me laugh. Surgeon gave me a smaller binder today. He wants nothing to be able to move (mostly ME ) for another three weeks at least. I'm not good at this resting stuff.

Ugh, so sorry to hear about your weepy wound. I'm sending powerful anti-MRSA juju to heal you. Let me know when it arrives

Yes, I hope the anti-MRSA juju works for you! Get well, and stay well!

I hope your wound is much better today and the culture comes back clear!!! As for these Pop-Rocks, have I told you my husband works nights?....damn! So @WLSResources/ClothingExch looks like for now ALL I have is time to waste...haha :-)

Lady bits? Handcuffs? Am I on the right site?

OK, so maybe I'm a bit overmedicated?.....

Snoopy dancing for you!

when do you go back for another check up?

Next Wednesday.

Headed in the right direction!! Progress!!

Thank you all for the well wishes. They really do make a difference---a HUGE difference.

Today is better. I got great news from my surgeon----I can wear undies again!!!!!!! YEAH!!!! Life is once again worth living!!!

@Dubs: You got fish down there where you live???????

Excellent! Glad to hear you are better and that undies are back on

Good thing you didn't get in an accident without your undies on.

It's a perfect time to speak your mind on the internet!

Laughing @ShelterDog64 ! Too funny!

@Valentina you got this girl!

Hey now! Cut that talk out. Give your self another couple of weeks and you will feel differently. I never had buyers remorse but I will say that I am not looking forward to recovery from the next round. Plastics is not easy to heal from. I am 4 weeks out from Brachioplasty and thrilled I did it but I still have nerve pain and some itching every single day. But every day gets a little better.

I hope the recovery goes smoothly, Valentina!

Thank you all! I think I will feel much better when I can get rid of these four drains and enough tubing to hang myself with. I peeked today and it is soooo not purdy. Hundreds --that's the count my surgeon gave to me--of sutures. Yuck, yuck and more yuck. If all of this helps my chronic back pain then YES this all will be definitely be worth it. That and wonderful drugs to fight off the pain demons.

Thank you all! I think I will feel much better when I can get rid of these four drains and enough tubing to hang myself with. I peeked today and it is soooo not purdy. Hundreds --that's the count my surgeon gave to me--of sutures. Yuck, yuck and more yuck. If all of this helps my chronic back pain then YES this all will be definitely be worth it. That and wonderful drugs to fight off the pain demons.

it is worth it! soon I hope you will be touting the advantages of your new mobility!

Good luck!!

Praying for you !!!!!

How are you doing?

Too many changes. I think I'm done.

this is a good change

Hang in there! Change is good!

Grown-up behavior for sure. Good morning friend. I hope you have a fabulous day!!

yup. value it when you find it in others.

Amen to that!!! Thankfully, other's understanding is not necessary......This is a very personal journey and "others" just need to stay out of the way!!

thank you @Valentina

Thank YOU, Ladies.

Congrats!!!

Congratulations!!

Valentina, did you get my message? I PM'ed a couple of folks lately and starting to worry that my PM function isn't working.

I'm sorry for your loss. It isn't easy to lose a parent. Take care and. Keep your family close.

Very sorry. Know that you are well thought of during your difficult times.

So sorry for lost, prayers sent your way!

Sounds peaceful, enjoy!

I hope you have a nice time and think of great stories to pass on to your grandson.

So sorry you're not feeling well today......I hope it gets better soon my friend.

*hugs* I know it's a difficult day when the pain flares up.

I used to be a self inflicted guilty mess after my SO committed suicide the morning of my sleeve surgery. It's taken me 5 years to get to the point in my life where I can stand strong again. I'm almost to where I want to be---almost.

You are a true inspiration. You've overcome so much and have come out the other side a very caring person. I love it that God never really finishes with us......we are all still "works in progress."

Ha Ha !!! Classic! Thank you for making me laugh

A good clean laugh is good for the soul as well as the body. MHO!

Totally agree!

laugh, my friend ---with my own pitiful self, but it's soooo true. I might not even wear deodorant or perfume on weigh in day! (an absolutely no panty liners ! psssst--that's for the gals only --unless you're KF and you're wearing one under you chin in the name of a scientific experiment...)

laughing with you not at you! I'm just as pathetic!......taking my watch off prior to getting on the scale has been a normal thing for me for a long time! LOL.....the only time this was different was pre-surgery when I had to make sure I didn't fall below a 40 bmi......I think that was the weirdest time of my life!....I even had a roll of pennies in my pocket for one visit where I knew it would be close...shhhhh did I say that out loud? haha

I'll keep you secret, my friend. BUT WILL THE WORLD WIDE WEB????