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I am so glad to hear from all of you! I think we should be proud of what we have done. I know that I wanted to be further along at 1 year, but I think back to where I was a year ago. I was in awful place. I will admit to having body image problems (I still see me from last year when I look in the mirror), I am so glad that I had my surgery.

Morning all! PJTP-I miss Tap!

I can relate. It can get hard when they are little. You are a great mommy!

I think we all understand why you did that. I think it is unfortunate that it happened at all. I haven't posted pictures either so I guess I am a fraud too.

Gross! I know! It was awful! One of the nurses did get sick. KC, I am sure you know what they had to do to all of that infected part. I couldn't stomach it. I had never spoken with her, but I did notice the picture a few days ago looking at the before and after pics. I thought wow! I hope I can look like that. Knowing what I know now, I guess I can.

I didn't hear about that, but I used to work at a doctor's office. There was a 500 pound lady that came in because of pain under one of her skin folds. They found part of a sandwich covered in mold! It had apparently gotten stuck in there at some point, and she didn't notice it.

Beth-yay on the scale victory! Fanny-knock 'em out with something sexy! I will admit that my 20th reunion is next year. They are already having class meeting about it. My cousin (who graduated the same year/same school) is apparently in on the planning so she sends out text messages about it. I have to admit that gripes because they don't know if I am paying for text messages on my phone!?!?! Why assume? I don't plan to go the reunion anyway. I see quite a bit of my class mates around town, and we don't speak to each other. Why on earth would I pay to go see them, when they won't speak to me for free now?

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You and me both...:smile2:

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I think I skipped that chapter in my "fat girl" manual. :wub:

Man, you guys are good! Can I be like you all when I grow up? I can never get the good zingers in! I think of stuff hours later once the conversation has moved on...

You have to have NO IQ to qualify. The fact that you were able to type a response means...No surgery for you! (said in my best imitation of the Soup Nazi)

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I miss those days. I now have 2 notebooks, 4 chapsticks, 5 or 6 pens, wallet, checkbook, work keys, home keys, etc... The list is staggering!

DH has a tendency to lose his wallet. I cannot take any chances. I won't even hazzard a guess on how many times he has had to cancel his check card this year because he dropped it, lost it, couldn't find the wallet... You get the picture. He would leave his head behind if it wasn't attached.:smile2:

:drool: :wink: :wink: I carry a tote bag, and it did NOT take me long to fill it up. I went from the tiny little organizer purses to this HUGE tote. I love my tote now. I could never go back to a tiny purse again.

Tap-I wish that there was something that I could do to help. Just know that we are here for you no matter what.:thumbup: (((((hugs))))) What she said! We all agree, we are here for you Tap!

Congrats Mac! Even if you are not officially 1st, you are 1st to us! Also, Happy Birthday! When is/was it?

G4E-prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

That sounds good. What type of white fish do you use, or just any type that you happen to like/have on hand?

KC-you and your mom are so gorgeous! I think it is so great that you all were able to do this together. My grandmother and a cousin were both diagnosed and had surgery for BC within 2 weeks of each other. Unfortunately, they both had to have a breast removed. I get a mamo every 5 years (I had a lump a few years ago that was not cancer). Lulu-what is cheviche? I have seen crab cakes being made on Food Network, but have never attempted to make them. I think mainly because I don't think I could get enough good crab to make them.

I need to hire an organizer. I have trouble getting rid of my own things. I am good at getting rid of DS's things. I am good at getting rid of my own clothes, but other things not so much. I start "organizing" and get disenchanted with the entire thing. I'll get there eventually. So what did you cook, Lulu?

Very slow posting today. Apparently, I am the only PJTPer with no life (no big surprise there). Ebony-when you get done fixing your house, I have a 40 year old house that could use your assistance! :0)