Hi everyone--I thought I'd listen to some advice from one of the other monthly groups and start one master thread in which we have an ongoing discussion/updates. I don't know about you all but I certainly spend most of my time on these boards on the pre-op forum and the general forum, not here. It would be nice to have just one thread to go to once in this forum.

We can maybe start out with introductions?

As for me, I'm going the "online privacy" route for now (paranoid that people I haven't told about this will somehow stumble across me on this site I guess, which is crazy, I know) but I can give you the big picture:

You can call me Penny, I'm 27, single and live in the Washington, DC area. I have a background in politics (which is why I live in DC) but now I'm a librarian which is much cooler and way more fun (trust me on that). Oh, and there's no "Marion the Librarian" thing with me either. One of the things I hear most frequently (besides the cliche "you have such a pretty face") is "but you don't LOOK like a librarian", which is another one of those bizarre backhanded compliments that you never really know how to take.

Personality wise, I'm kind of dorky, big into public radio and books and popular science. Oh, I'm also a little on the paranoid side (as you may be able to tell from earlier in this post). Beyond that I'm just kind of silly and friendly, VERY much so into traveling and I'm an aspiring "green" domestic diva (but that's not going so well).

I posted this on another board but thought my butterflies would love to here this.

So yesterday I met my family and friends for Dinner and a movie. We saw the last movie of the day at the mall. So when we where leaving and riding down the escalators I went one escalator to many down and my one friend said wrong way and my other friend behind me ran back up. I tried but fell on my butt on the step my husband tried to catch me but didn't and I laughed the whole way down riding the step like I was a little kid on my butt, good thing the mall was closed. Well today I have a bruise on my butt oh well pricing for acting like a kid LOL. Oh and the only reason I could not run back up at to the top I was wearing my evil sketchers you know made for toning.

Anyways all in all I am doing well

I posted this on another board but thought my butterflies would love to here this.

So yesterday I met my family and friends for Dinner and a movie. We saw the last movie of the day at the mall. So when we where leaving and riding down the escalators I went one escalator to many down and my one friend said wrong way and my other friend behind me ran back up. I tried but fell on my butt on the step my husband tried to catch me but didn't and I laughed the whole way down riding the step like I was a little kid on my butt, good thing the mall was closed. Well today I have a bruise on my butt oh well pricing for acting like a kid LOL. Oh and the only reason I could not run back up at to the top I was wearing my evil sketchers you know made for toning.

Anyways all in all I am doing well

LMAO! not at you but I couldn't help it when I read it. I have been afraid of those things my whole life, For that reason. I've seen that happen in my head over and over again. I have always done everything I could to avoid them. Glad you weren't hurt.

When we were leaving in my car one of my friends said are you okay I said yeah probably a bruise. Then she laughed she said I had to make sure you were okay before I laughed

One day, sorry you fell......I bet that was a sight to see. lol. I looked at those toning shoes only they were NB. The shoe guy said they are not as high and easier to wear. They were comfortable. That might be my next pair of shoes. Meanwhile, I am breaking in my new pair of NB I bought six months ago. Walking everyday finally I finally wore out my old pair.

I will check in on Wednesday! Have a great Monday!

Quick check in: All is well, So far maintaining no loss no gain which is what I'm shooting for. We're going to DC for a little week end trip. Guess I'll get all my walking in. I'm really excited about going to the zoo, It's 163 acres. WOO that's gonna be alot of walking. Can't wait. Just me and the DH ALONE with no work!! WOO HOO!

Quick check in: All is well, So far maintaining no loss no gain which is what I'm shooting for. We're going to DC for a little week end trip. Guess I'll get all my walking in. I'm really excited about going to the zoo, It's 163 acres. WOO that's gonna be alot of walking. Can't wait. Just me and the DH ALONE with no work!! WOO HOO!

Yeah Have fun a walk your heart out.

Kimaly......hope you have fun!

One day, I saw on the other thread you had a procedure.....Get well soon!

I lost a lb. I am still walking even though we are under a heat advisory. The humidity is 72.......heat index is mild today....91. The humidity is getting to me in the evening. I am getting light-headed after about walking a mile. The morning walks are fine. Anyway, I am going to the thyroid dr in a couple of weeks. I don't think I need this much thyroid medicine since I am walking everyday.

crzytchr.......I know you must be busy getting your classroom ready. I hope you get a good class this year.

Later peeps!

Kimaly - I finally got my white wrists tattoos.

My left wrist say Love

My right wrist says Acceptance

they face towards me and are in white so it looks like a scar they are awseome

they stand for Love and Accept myself

Kimaly - I finally got my white wrists tattoos.

My left wrist say Love

My right wrist says Acceptance

they face towards me and are in white so it looks like a scar they are awseome

they stand for Love and Accept myself

Wow! You are brave! I bet they are awesome.......awesome words to remind you that you are a great person! HUGS!!!

Charlene - I need the reminder everyday to Love and Accept myself so that is why they face towards me and not in a color that anyone can see when it heals.

Kimaly - I finally got my white wrists tattoos.

My left wrist say Love

My right wrist says Acceptance

they face towards me and are in white so it looks like a scar they are awseome

they stand for Love and Accept myself

I think it is cool that you got the tattoo done. I feel that loving and accepting ourselves, where we are now, is the thing that most of us struggle with.

Charlene, who is that adorable baby with you?

kimaly, I hope you are having fun on your trip!

I think it is cool that you got the tattoo done. I feel that loving and accepting ourselves, where we are now, is the thing that most of us struggle with.

Charlene, who is that adorable baby with you?

kimaly, I hope you are having fun on your trip!

That adorable baby is my new great niece, Daphne. She was 2 months old that day. I will be having a new grandbaby by September 13th. Her name is going to be Bethany. I made that picture my profile because I usually don't take good pics. My niece took it with a real expensive camera. I guess it pays to buy the best.

Kimaly, post pics when you get back.

Oh, 1 day, buy the new issue of First Magazine. There is an article how these woman lost tons of weight drinking juices from a Juicer.

So I was feeling good no I am not.

I just got laid off an hour ago I am crying as I right this what am I going to tell my DH we can't afford Cobra insurance we need my paycheck. I only get 1 more paycheck. I went to the dept of labor but since I got laid off at my last job I need my severance pay from that so I have to go back with a bunch of info before I can fill it out

i was already going to the doctor today because my panic attacks are worse

1 Day, I am so sorry to hear about your job. This economy really sucks and I just don't see it getting any better anytime soon. we have a small company and we will most likely be laying off AGAIN next week. It's so hard because were like a family, everyone knows everyone and these poor guys have families to take care of. When we do this I also stop drawing a paycheck so things get a little tight. We already had to drop company insurance back in Oct. because we just couldn't afford it. Anyway I'm not trying to make you feel any worse or anything I just wanted you to know that I truely feel for you right now. Sending lots of love and prayers.