Thought I'd start us a new thread for the month my friends. Enjoy!

Ok ladies, It is 10 p.m, I have to be at the hospital at 6 am, I have already re-organized the whole kitchen, re-washed the dish towels and pot holders, did all my laundry and now I have to pack.

This is good night, I won't be on for a few days.

Don't Say a prayer for me now, save it till the morning after! hee hee hee, a little Duran Duran

PLEASE do say a prayer for me now.

love to all

Michaele - We'll see you in bandland! Good luck, you are in my prayers and let us know how things went when you can.

Congratulations Michaele, welcome to bandland :thumbup:. Hope you're doing well.

Alls well, Rick is out of town, and I ran onto a sale so am in the process of re-doing our bedroom. I also have been painting in his shop as a surprise for him!!!

I will check in----glad Hannah was kind to you, hope Ike is too!

Michaele---hope you are feeling better and WELCOME to bandland!!!!

Betty---happy healing!!

Sherry----I should eat better, I love taco Soup, it is still too warm here for me to get soup fever yet!!!

Catch all of you soon!!

Kat

Where is everyone?

For all of you that are in the way of the storm, be safe, take cover or get out of there. We will get some after effects, but just regular storms with high winds.

Michaele - I am thinking about you, hope you are doing fiine in bandland,

Kat, painting? I tried that a couple of times, it looks almost like fun, until you paint a few strokes with a brush or a roller, LOL. I know Rick will be very happy and surprised.

Betty, batten down the hatches and be prepared, looks like one H of a storm. How close or far away are you from there?

Diane, are interested in a cocktail this afternoon? I'm thinking about heading your way about 11ish.

Donna, where are ya? I know school is a busy time, but don't forget about us.

Chrispy, those pictures on myspace are adoreable! What cuties!

Hugs everyone!

Hi everyone!

Im back! Had the surgery Tuesday. The actual surgery went real well, however, I did have complications. They couldn't get me out of the anesthesia and than after that I couldnt breathe on my own for about 1/2 hour, so while wide awake, they had to put me on a respirator and bag me. it was so horrible. I had to actually get their attention by writing on paper because they thought i was ok, but was actually couldnt breathe. so i ended up in ICU for the duration of my hospital stay. But I am home since wednesday and doing real well. i am moving around, able to shower and sleep and drink

i am still real excited and very optimistic about my journey!

so how are all of you?

Hi everyone!

Im back! Had the surgery Tuesday. The actual surgery went real well, however, I did have complications. They couldn't get me out of the anesthesia and than after that I couldnt breathe on my own for about 1/2 hour, so while wide awake, they had to put me on a respirator and bag me. it was so horrible.

How scarey!!! Glad to hear that you are now doing well. Each day gets easier!

Oh Michaele, I'm so sorry you went through so much, that's terrible.

Here are some extra (((((hugs)))))

Take care and walk, walk, walk.

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about all of you.

Pat, of course I wouldn't forget any of you! I'd love to have a drink sometime and don't mind driving to meet Diane.

School is still going well. I am also taking a class on Thursday nights from 4 to 7, so I've been pretty busy. I'm settling into my new school. I hope I can start cutting down on all the hours I've been working. After a lazy summer I'm struggling with these 55 hour weeks. lol

I'm due for a fill on Oct 1st. I'm thinking about calling in sick, since I'm taking off to go to UVA medical center for my husband on the 23rd of this month. Let me know if you'll be around that day. I'd love to celebrate!

Eileen- those puppies are adorable! They all look so different too!

Sherry - I'm definitely going to try that crock pot recipe. It looks delicious!

Betty- I'm glad you are healing well! Send some pics when the swelling goes down.

Michaele- good luck with your new band; I know you'll be glad you made the decision.

If I missed you, it doesn't mean I'm not thinking about you. Take care.:smile:

Donna

Hi Sweeties :smile:

Michelle, how scary. I'm so glad your home and doing well, what an ordeal. Now rest up and take it easy.

Donna good luck w/your fill. I'm so over due... I can eat two plates full of food at a chinese buffet..no lie. But its all my fault, I keep making excuses.

Nothing much happening, pups are getting bigger, they can see and have teeth... they yipe pretty loud now LOL... but boy are they cute, little teddy bears.

Have a wonderful week ladies...... keep smiling.

Eileen

Eileen - are you keeping all the pups or finding homes for them? Just curious :smile: I have two goldens and man oh man the fur from these things is crazy! I love em but, don't think I'll be doing two dogs again.

Not much going on here.....busy with work, nothing new. Stupid me was suppose to be on vacation all week but, said I'd go in on Mon and Tuesday because of a meeting on Tuesday. I should of kept my mouth shut...i could use the time off.

Hello Ladies, I have enjoyed reading your post. I will be banded in 11 days. I live is SA Texas. I am going thru post of all kinds seeking encouragement and advice.

Hello Ladies, I have enjoyed reading your post. I will be banded in 11 days. I live is SA Texas. I am going thru post of all kinds seeking encouragement and advice.

Welcome Choosie! Good luck with your surgery! There's lots of encouragement on this site! Lots of advice too, but take that cue from your doctor!

Hi Peeps....sorry too tired to update and wow there are alot of us now huh?

Eileen - I feel ya with the needing a fill. I had that slight unfill and although the reflux has gone away now I'm nervous because I can eat too much. I obviously try not to over do it but, it's SO HARD to not eat things you shouldn' t :smile: I swear it's a good thing my "will power" doesn't have calories because I've eaten my will power too many times already. I'm trying to weigh the food, measure it etc. Did great the beginning of the week then my stress level going on over the week ending, not seeing what I was hoping to see in my paycheck after spilling my guts really hurt....so what did I do? Did I exercise it away nope....UGHHHH. I need a band for my head!