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Mercy Hospital?
So how did it go. Im soooo excited to hear everything!
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diet doc
I went in today to meet with Shaina the nutrionist @ Mercy, she went over all the pre/post op instructions. It was a little much but I think I got it.gotta practice chewing---ugh.
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diet doc
I went in today to meet with Shaina the nutrionist @ Mercy, she went over all the pre/post op instructions. It was a little much but I think I got it.gotta practice chewing---ugh.
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Child support
As some of you know I am going through a break up with my BF and he is the father of my child. We made a written and verbal agreement a few days ago. Here's the story. First, he has a very good government job, i work as a freelance makeup artist, we both lived in a house under his name. He moved out and I have to move out next month so we/he can sell it. He is giving me everything in the house besides the computer, and he is giving me 3000 to find somewhere new to live. I asked him for c/s of 600 a month he said he can do 400 a month. He makes about 65000/year. My question is should I still take him to court? Because I think if I do the judge may make him pay more...and im very sure he will be pissed about that and think I was trying to get back at him. I think if I do take him I should wait until I move out, because he might take back his offer to give me the money and the furniture which i need.
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The Break up....
Scribby, wow isnt it funny when something happens to you, you think you are the only one going through it? I know I will eventually be ok people have gotten over breakups for years right. Thank you for sharing your feelings on this. I am going to the book store later to find this book called "its called a break up because its broken" how perfect is that tittle?
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The Break up....
Tom thank you for your wise words. They came right when I needed them. I was wanting to get even and wish bad things on him and hoping he will hurt like this, but you have made me realize that I should want the best for him because he needs to be in a good place to take care of the kids too. thanks again.
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Mercy Hospital?
Wow St Louis! That is quite a ways. I think you will be fine. He is very capable, your in good hands. I will be there wednesday for the support session at 3pm im sure you will be well on your way home. When you get back and feeling better please let me know how you are doing.
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The Break up....
Thank you so much for your insight. I can say that I tried really hard to make this work, but like they say love is not always enough..soooo true. I took all of his pictures down started packing my stuff and I will be moving out in a month. It is all about me and my kiddies now. But I know who ever is next will have to take me as I am, I am not settling and a neither should he. Thanks again
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me small ?
I met with Dr Bonomo he actually said i was small!!! Now im 5'1" 204 that is not small to me but I know how to hide the negative and play up the positives. Even my PCP asked me why I was doing this. I told her this is the best thing for ME only I know my body/mind. Didnt help that my dad found out that I was doing this ...he freaked out on me. telling me that all these surgeries were not good and that I should just modify my lifestyle...sounds familiar huh. jeez
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me small ?
I met with Dr Bonomo he actually said i was small!!! Now im 5'1" 204 that is not small to me but I know how to hide the negative and play up the positives. Even my PCP asked me why I was doing this. I told her this is the best thing for ME only I know my body/mind. Didnt help that my dad found out that I was doing this ...he freaked out on me. telling me that all these surgeries were not good and that I should just modify my lifestyle...sounds familiar huh. jeez
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Mercy Hospital?
My surgury is scheduled for Oct 25th. I really like him alot as well as the staff there. It is by far the best experience I have had so far I have looked into almost 5 Dr./programs and they are the most direct and effcient. What has your experience been like?
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The Break up....
Well to make matters worse my boss put me on full commisson so I have no set salary and things are really slow at work. THen this morning my car died. I dont know if i should laugh or cry. I wrote him a letter last night asking him to counsling for one more try. So well see what happens. Thanks for all your kind words.
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The Break up....
Well it happened. Me and my boyfriend of 5 years just broke up Sunday night. We have 1 son together, I have a son from a previous relationship and he has a daughter from a previous relationship. The daughter lives in TX with her mom. It makes me sad that we cant work it out because we have a family but honestly we have been coasting the last two years from the first three years( those three years were great)...does that make sense? The bottom line is that I loved him unconditionally and he could not do the same. Im half pissed and half heartbroken. How in the world do I move on. Its like a divorce even though we arent married. Its soooo weird we live together for now until he moves out hopefully this weekend, but I feel weird not telling him how my day was or asking him about his I cant hug him or kiss him. Just thought I would put this out there I dont post that often but I do read the post everyday and you guys are really good with advice and making people feel better. If anyone else is going through a divorce or breakup I am so sorry for I know your pain.
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I Have A Date! I Have A Date! I Have A Date!
congrats Katt, Good luck to you!
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I Got A Date.....
October, 25 2006...I went in to meet the doctor yesterday and he gave me a date! I have to do the test( they are all done at the same place and there is no wait time!) while im doing that i will go to educational classes! Yeah me...its been 2years waiting. I cant believe it!
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on track
Well I feel really good about my new Dr. Dr. Bonomo @ Mercy Hosp in Chicago. They are really on top of things there! I have an appt with him on the 29th to discuss my journey.
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on track
Well I feel really good about my new Dr. Dr. Bonomo @ Mercy Hosp in Chicago. They are really on top of things there! I have an appt with him on the 29th to discuss my journey.
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Illinois Medicaid
I am going to the infosession on 8/7. Good luck to you!
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Illinois Medicaid
Mercy Hospital 2525 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago. They hold info sessions on 1st monday and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Good Luck!
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UGH....
Well I missed my appt today. My BF reset the alarm clock because he knew I didnt have school today. I tried to reschedule for later but they werent having that....so my appt is now 6/6/6 .....oh geez I didnt even realize that is 666 not a good sign right. Oh well we shall see what happens. TTYL
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UGH....
Well I missed my appt today. My BF reset the alarm clock because he knew I didnt have school today. I tried to reschedule for later but they werent having that....so my appt is now 6/6/6 .....oh geez I didnt even realize that is 666 not a good sign right. Oh well we shall see what happens. TTYL
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One more day...
One more day until I meet with the Dr. I am so exicted! And a little nervous. I hope I qualify! Wish me luck!
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New Product To Try
Wow that sounds neat. I might have to give that a try!
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Cold Stone Creamery
Thanks guys .....I know that I should stay away...but it's ok to indulge once in a while...my B/F just got me a membership to a gym so I am really looking foward to going! Hopefully the activity will be enough to curb my cravings a little!
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Cold Stone Creamery
Oh sweet Jesus I really need this surgery done ASAP OK so am I the only one on earth that has not heard of this place. I'm pretty sure it was created by the devil himself. It is crazy how good this ice cream is....I had it Monday for the first time and went again today....I was hearing voices all week..." joy come back you know you want some more..." HELP !!!!!