Hey Hat - so nice to hear from you! It sounds like things are going well for you and I'm so happy for you!! My doc just started me on iron - 2x per day and I'm in the same situation as you bathroom wise... Knock 'em dead at the reunion - I'll bet you'll be the most beautiful one of the bunch!!! Hugs, Nancy

Hey Linda! You didn't make the list because you've posted here recently - it doesn't mean I didn't think of you!! You're a big part of the July Baby family!! Love ya!! Nancy

I have no special plans for today. I might start painting the computer room, but that's about the extent of my exciting day. I actually exercised yesterday, although it was 15 tiny minutes on the treadmill. I was sweating bullets, it was so HOT downstairs! B: english muffin S: granola bar L: chicken wrap, cottage cheese, crackers S: 1/2 large apple, laughing cow cheese D: grilled chicken, potatoes and broccoli, green beans S: popsicle Exercise: does painting count? Pamela

I am still around. But, after spending all day on the computer at work, I don't really have it in me to come home and get on the computer for personal stuff. Let's see what has taken place in the last two years. My husband changed jobs. We moved back to our home state. I had to give up being a stay at home mom much to my kids complaints. Weight wise I am below my original goal. I started at 256. I got down to 132 for a day. But, I find that I am at 136 on average. My second goal was to get down to 128 so I could say I lost have of my body. Noone here knows I had surgery. Although, they all know that I lost a bunch of weight because DH will tell anyone that comes close. About a year ago, I had a breast lift with implants and a tummy skin removal. I got in trouble on the PS board for saying TT because I didn't need muscle repair. Almost a week ago, I had the first half of my rearend lift. I lost a lot of blood. But, recovery is going very well. My boss wanted me back at work today (Monday). But, if figured this was my only vacation. So, I am taking off until Wed. My only complaint is that my doc ordered me to take 6 times the amount of iron that I was taking before. The iron is about to kill me. Needless to say, trips to the bathroom are very disappointing. My 20 year reunion is this month. I got lucky and found the perfect little black dress. I am hoping everything smooths out in time for me to wear it. The last time I saw these people was 6 weeks after I had my second child and it wasn't pretty. DH can't wait to "show me off." And, I admit, I am a little excited too. I skipped his reunion two years ago because I felt so fat. (We graduated from the same high school.) It was right before my surgery. So, I knew I was going to be able to go to his next one with my head held high. Not bad. I summed it up in 100 words or less. Hat

Nancy you are so right.... I read all the posts, even it if is a day or two after the fact but I don't post any from work so that leaves the evening time to do it.....I think we should all post in for a good news update this month...that would be great........ and if we pool all these blessings together, we will surely feel wonderful. Hugs to all, Karen 290- 160-149 gaol...more exercise...consistant protein of 80 grams a day