DH didn't say a word! He got in the car last night and I though for sure he would come back in the house or call from his cell phone but neither happened. This morning when he got home I was in the shower and when he came in I thought for sure he would say "well, let me see it" (the tat) and he didn't! He knew I was going to getting one soon, but just not yesterday. He didn't know what I was going to get either. So this afternoon when he wakes up I'm just going to show him. He took all the fun out of it. Oh well I love it! Yes it did hurt it wasn't that bad but I DID feel it! I went to Acme Tattoo in St Paul. LOVE THAT PLACE! Tammy

We're having 5 guests, so there will be 8 at the table. We have 21 pound bird to stuff. The house will smell grand! Marge makes the cranberry mold and the pumpkin pies with splenda. It's great to cook with. We're not football fans (though my Louisville Cards are something else this year). We will probably play a game of Trivial Pursuit. We'll have a selection of great wines to sample. Slow and extremely moderate for me. I can eat anything, but my stoma remains small, so I have that added opportunity to NOT overfill. I enjoy Thanksgiving and sharing it with friends. Give thanks, Dave

Heading out to San Francisco for the week to see my sister, brother-in-law, cousin, aunt and uncle. I'm looking forward to getting a break from NY and work. Have a great Turkey Day!

WTG Tammy! Can't wait to see the picture. Seems like a butterfly is very symbolic of the change so many of us have gone through. I like to think that all these tatts we've been getting are an indication of how we feel better about our body image. I hope your DH likes it, if it makes you happy he should. Everyone in my family has seen mine except for my older brother and my Mom. My bro will be jealous, my Mom will probably roll her eyes and say "Oh Tim" Just remember to follow your aftercare instructions carefully for the next couple of weeks. Tim

Wow Tammy, you need to get a picture! Had you even talked about it with your DH or is this going to be a total shock?