Roll Call

Kathy, They cant just kick you out..the whole eviction process takes at least 45 days.....your best bet is to contact the local court in your area and find out what your rights are as a tenant you can usually do this by calling the clerks office....... deanna

Sorry you're going through such a rough patch right now. Don't feel like a loser. Things like this happen to everyone in their lifetime. I think your landlord is silly for evicting you for being late. Heck, I used to live in an apartment complex where people were three months behind. Hope everything works out for the best, Maggie

Hi Kathy, Sorry you're having such a bad day. First off, contact your local housing authority. Everyone has been correct - he can't just evict you, and if he locks you out or something horrible like that, he'll be in big, big trouble! If you don't know how to contact your local housing authority, call 211 (info line) they will be able to help you, I'm sure. I'll be praying that things look brighter for you real soon. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Kathy, I can only reiterate what the others have said about your landlord. Its illegal and just plain dumb for him to threaten you like that. Of course this may be the perfect time to look for something else since it will be uncomfortable to live there long term but just take some deep breathes and relax. You aint going nowhere in 5 days!!! However, I do want to challenge you on your statement about not contributing to society right now. I beg to differ my friend. Everytime you post on the board supporting someone or telling your story so people can learn from you is a MAJOR contribution and don't you forget it!!! We all look foward to seeing your smiling face and reading your posts. Keep your chin up and get involved in things other than work. Shopping always works for me but it is an expensive obsession Linda

Kathy, Here I am reading down the list and I get to you and immediately feel like Chryssie. No way can they evict you so quickly. Dig in those heels hun.....get that confidence kicked back in and show these people you are NOT a door mat. For so many years I let fear and other people run my life. My husband told me the other day, not only has this surgery made you look good, but it has set you free in so many ways. You stand up for yourself and you aren't defensive anymore. I'm not, and know why? Because I am not afraid anymore. Kathy, your not either. I have never heard you like this, your letting all these things get to you and we just won't have that now will we girls!! We are here for you and please let me know if you need a place to live as I know people that rent apartments. We are here for you! love and hugs Cheryl

Good morning all. Sounds like everyone is doing great. I can not wait to join all of you on the loosing side. Hopefully sometime this summer. My group meeting with Dr. Bell is in 14 days. (can you tell I am excited??) I should know my surgery date around 6/23. I don't have any big plans this weekend. I want to clean my house (well not really want but NEED) and hopefully plant some flowers if this rain ever lets up. Our pool opens saturday and I can not wait. Even though it requires me putting on a bathing suit. I just refilled all my RX's and just realized that this may be one of the last times I have to refill some or all of them. That will be awesome if I can stop taking all this pills. Anyway... I can not wait for the get together. We will have a great time again. I am going to go thru all my clothes this weekend and bring what I don't plan on being able to wear again. This should make my DH happy since he thinks I have too many clothes anyway. Everyone have a great weekend!!! Take Care, Chryssie

Hi Chryssie, Well you only have two weeks before your group session!!!!!! Just think you will have your surgery before Labor Day Weekend!! It really will happen although I know the waiting is making you nuts. Get to those clothes because it seems like they keep multiplying...... Everytime I give bags away, the more I need to clean out my closets once again. Guess that isn't a bad thing!! See you on the 8th. Linda

Hi Everyone..im still new here .. just getting in all of my appointments.i have the psych evaluation on June 30th and the nutritionist on July 9th. My PCP has already faxed over my referrel to Dr. Bell..so at least one thing is done...went for tons of bloodwork yesterday..this time i didnt faint......lately i have been feeling like it is going to be taking forever to get to have this surgery, but i try to look at the bigger picture and think that next year at this time, God willing, i will hopefully be on the losing side. It is just so hard..i can honestly say i am tired of being overweight.....and depression has been setting in a lot..but things will get better. We are going camping this weekend and i just about died bringing the stuff down three flights of stairs to pack the truck..i am bringing my psych evaluation questionaire to do . well enough rambling.......everyone have a great weekend cant wait to meet everyone on the 12th..and anyone who is going to Dr. Bell's support group on the 8th..look for the quiet one..that will be me.. deanna

Deanna, Hope you have a good time camping this weekend and at the very least a dry time!! You are moving right along with your paperwork but just have patience. I know that is easier said than done. Please be sure to introduce yourself on the 8th. Without a picture on here I won't know which quiet one you are!!!!! Linda p.s. I won't be the quiet one.......hmmmm

Hi everyone I know i havent posted lately but i read all day while at work. its easier to read and click off if someone comes than to be in the middle of posting. Not too much going on here. i am 11 1/2 mos post op now and down 130 pounds and about 112 inches. the last 2 months i have been at a standstill. i think its because i didnt go to the gym once that whole time. but as of this week i am starting up again and have already gone 3 nights. i hope to kick in the weight loss again. i guess excercise is more important than i thought. i am looking forward to seeing everyone from the first get together again and meeting some new people too. i think we will have a great time(again). no real plans for this weekend other than cleaning the lawn furniture and setting it all up. i hope everyone have a wonderful memorial day weekend! Cheryl K 303/173/150?