Hi Nona & 12/2003-ers

Nona, I just got your post wondering where we all are....I graduated RN 12/16/06, took my State Board on March 1, learned that I had passed on March 3...the same time my son and his family lost their beloved pet (possibly to this dogfood poisoning) and I started a job as a school RN on March 20. Right now, I'm still in orientation at the clinic and developing my skill at giving children's immunzations.....what a challenge. I'm tired....so tired. My breakfast consists only of my cafe con leche (2) w/splenda and lunch is either FF cottage cheese and SF jello or a protein nut bar. I'm so tired when I get home that dinner is "whatever is available." I did walk in a 5k race last Sunday and made the 3.1 miles well under an hour and that was pulling my two grandchildren in a wagon behind me. So very sorry to hear about your continued pain Nona. I just pray that you will find some kind a relief thru medication and/or therapy that will improve your situation. You mentioned your weight and having lost some.....I'm still holding at goal but even with my limited caloric intake I find I am addicted to watching my weight. I need to exercise more....that's for sure. Hope others respond and let us know what is going on.....three years and almost 4 months post op for me.....Wow!

Sunny, Hi to you and "CONGRADS" on your RN. I knew you could do it!! to you. Hi Nona and I hope you are feeling well. I have been eating and it seems I just can't stop. I feel I can't get full. Alot of my eating are back to late nights. I know I must stop. I have gained 10 pounds back in 3 years which is not bad... but not good. I had foot surgery and could not get around and I am now back riding my bike. My clothes Size 8 are tight and I am not going to the next size. I will stop and behave myself. My eating does not get bad until after midnight. Hard tiime breaking those habits. Isn't that crazy? I will soon bring out my spring clothes and have to fit in them. Have a great day Hope you all stop in and say HIIIIIIIIIIII Again Sunny I am excited for your sucess!!!! Lorraine

Hi Lorrainne, I hope spring brings a better time for all of us. My youngest daughter was diagnosed with a tumor behind her eye. They have one more test to determine what kind of tumor, and whether or not it can be removed. Poor little one, she's been through so much and now this. I'm the same, the pain is constant. I don't think I'll be working much longer. Even wearing clothes hurts, especially a bra. Scratching my back when it itches nearly makes me scream. Poor Joe rubbed some BioFreeze on last night, and I nearly passed out for the pain of getting it rubbed on. Poor guy can't even hug me. What a life for him. I'm glad my work week is over today. I can use the rest, and rest I am going to do. It's going to be cold and nasty all weekend, so I'm not going outside at all. I just hope it gets warm soon. Nona

Nona, Hi there and how are you? I am sorry to hear that you are suffering with pain so bad. I use "Tigers Balm" It can be bought in alot of Korean stores and it does relieve pain. It all seems to burn a bit. My prayers are with you all the time. I am thinking and listening to the news about this shooting at this school yesterday where many students died and were injured. My prayers are there and you came to my mind. Please keep posting and stay in touch. Lorraine