Well, it certainly sounds like the right move. Jacksonville is beautiful. Whenever I am in Florida, I love to drive the A1A highway along the coast. I usually travel from Jacksonville down to Daytona, then head west to St. Petersburg. It's a longer trip, but the scenery is amazing. Such a beautiful area. My father lived in St. Pete's beach for 18 years, so I have travelled down there many times. I envy your opportunity. Make the most of your time and really enjoy your family. Kids grow up so fast. I know, mine is now 24, with 3 kids of his own. I'm green with envy. LOL. I can't wait to see you post from Jacksonville. Be sure to share your new adventures with the group. Karen G

Before you give up your current position, take the time to do some job searching on Jacksonville opportunities. Perhaps there is something spectacular just waiting for you. I firmly believe that things happen for a reason. Perhaps a new environment, new care options and new job opportunities will make this all worth the effort. Don't wait til you leave. Start planning your future now. Research long term care facilities and look for a suitable promotion for yourself. Best wishes, Karen G

I'm shocked they are not giving me anything for my thryoid so mayb they don't feel I need anything. Maybe my numbers are not high enough?? Waiting for blood work from my PCP for my hormones. I am forcing myself to eat better but I have noticed I'm getting kind of shaky or feel shaky. Donna

Donna, Thanks for posting this list.... however, on your list of Safe meds, 2 of them contradict the unsafe list. Anacin = Aspirin Aleve = Naproxyn Sodium (NSAID) I will say however that when my back REALLY starts to bother me, my WLS surgeon said I could safely take one per day for three days in a row, MAX.... no more Hugs, Susan

Well, it looks as though I will be moving back to my moms in Jacksonville FL in the next few weeks... Last Monday I stopped by my job to do my weekly check in, and I was informed that I could no longer take my child to work and let him pick up the Special Ed bus from there anymore. It's inappropriate, and will no longer be permitted. I guess since I have used up my 12 weeks of FMLA for the year already in the last 5 months with having had 5 surgeries in that time, they have decided to get rid of me. My issues with my child are the one thing I don't have any control of anymore. Most of you know what those issues are.... Anyway, tomorrow I will be going in to my job and let them know that when school starts back in a few more weeks that I will have to change my work hours from 7-330, to 830-130, so that I can care for my child. I'm almost positive that that won't be an acceptable solution for them, so I am gonna tell them they need to go ahead and terminate me right then. Once this happens, I will not be able to afford to stay in GA anymore. While I do get a hefty child support check twice a month, it isn't enough to survive on, yet too much to get any welfare help other than Medicaid. So I will be moving back to Jax, FL to live with my mom. At that point, I can go ahead and get Medicaid for the family, get my little one into Long Term Residential Care, and maybe even get SSI/Disability for him. He needs a minimum of 18 to 24 months in long term care, and I have worked, unsuccessfully for 2 years to get help, and haven't been able to. Been denied for every available program, and my insurance would only pay for 80 days per year. So while I hate to be a welfare mom, if it can get my child the help he needs, it will be worth it for a few years. My 15 yr old son has been living with my mom for the last 3 years, and my mom at 75 is getting a bit old to try to keep up with him and his smart mouth, and this will also put us back together. I miss him dearly, and summer and holidays are awfully short. Just wanted to let everyone know that even though I will be moving to FL, I still consider all of my GA board, and Decemeber board folks my very dear friends. I would love to still make some of the monthly GA board get togethers on occasion. It's hard to leave some of the best friends ever that I have made thru this journey. I hope everyone will keep me in their thoughts and prayers. This is gonna be a very quick move, and one that I hate to do, as Macon, GA has become my home over the past 14 years. Sorry this was ANOTHER long post from me... they just keep seeming to get longer... Hugs to you all!!! Susan Lap RNY 12-1-04 295/163/155 (-132)