Dutchgrl59

Morning, I just got the kids to school.... one bloody nose and lots of complaining! Eileen, can you get into a warm bath or shower? Might help with the pain. Epson salts are good too. I have a Sub job today, for those of you who don't know, I work in Special Ed for my school district. Today I report from 10-12:30pm and then I'm off. It's such a fun job. Last week I spent an hour helping a 2nd grader make a woven placemat for Thanksgiving. Construction paper, glue and giggles.... and they pay me for that!! I am truly thankful that I was able to find a job that has me working the same hours that the kids are in school and when they are on vacation, so am I. Blessings. OK, time to brag. Any little girls out there that like Tinkerbell? I know her! If you have the movie Peter Pan, fast forward to the end where there is an interview with Margaret Kerry the body model for Tinkerbell, shes a friend of mine! I usually visit with her around Christmas time and she is always willing to give autographs. Let me know and I will try to send one out.

Hello, everybody, My name is Patty and I live in California just 15 minutes from Disneylands Magic Kingdom. If you were to walk into my home you wouldn't know that I love all things Disney because I'm not a collector. I admire Walt Disney and what he was all about. It was Walt who took his kids out on Sunday and had to wait on a park bench for his girls to ride the carousel. That was the day he created Disneyland... a place where children and their parents could be entertained together. The park was completed 1 year after they broke ground and July 17th 1955 was called "Black Sunday" because of all the mistakes that happened that monumental day. The reason I'm telling you all this is because it was a dream come true and it only took 1 year, but if was far from being perfect. A few days ago I decided to get approved for a lapband, and this coming Saturday I will set those wheels in motion. My dream is to get the weight off, re-claim my life and to successfully raise my 4 boys as mature and moral people, and yes I am far from being perfect. Ask Eileen, my roller-coaster existence has to come to a stop, but I can't do it alone... thats where you all come into play. That NJChick urged me to say hello and I decided to just jump in with both feet. So, here I am warts and all. Oh, Here is my favorite quotation: Do Not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with Ketchup!

Eileen, You are simply adorable!

Can can anyone tell me how "Aunt Flo" changes as we lose weight? Are the days shorter, do cramps disappear, not as heavy? I realize we are all different, but is it noticeable, and for the better? Thanks girls!

Could you have ever imagined in your wildest dreams that you would proclaim a loss of 101 lbs! You are Woman, you are Awesome and you are an Inspiration! Thank you for sharing with us your Victory! Patty

Has anyone noticed significant changes in ring or shoe size after their weight loss? I'm a mother of twins and alot of girls in my club had shoe size changes after their babies were born. Imagine throwing out a closet full of size 7 shoes and starting over! Thanks everyone! Patty

Dear Bandsters, I've made my decision, well... 95% sure that I want to join the ranks of you brave souls. Here's my question of the day: Has anyone had any experience with the Bariatric Centers here in Orange County? I telephoned a Dr. Brian Quebbeman who is moving to Newport Beach, they did not return my call. And I did some reading on a Dr. Oliak. I need feedback positive or negitive. Thanks for the support. Patty

Hello everyone, My name is Patty and I live in Westminster. Just 15 minutes from Disneyland. Doing my research and just got the "green" light from insurance if this is what I really want. Now I need support.... the pros and cons for this venture. You guys rock and I'd love to stroll Downtown Disney with any one of you. Patty