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tiggrpt
on 7/20/10 10:49 am - Sabattus, ME
Topic: RE: the new job!!!!!
CONGRATS!  Enjoy it!  You deserve it!!!
Glad to see you back around here!!!!!!!!

Ruth                  "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

   
tiggrpt
on 7/20/10 10:47 am - Sabattus, ME
Topic: RE: Visitors who haven't seen us since.....
Glad to see you back!  Hope the new job goes well! 
Have fun with the relatives!
Happy summer!

Ruth                  "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

   
mainegal
on 7/20/10 9:28 am, edited 7/20/10 8:52 pm - Thomaston, ME
Topic: the new job!!!!!
I applied several weeks ago for a position in my building, different department. It would be a promotion.

Last week I went through a roller-coaster ride of emotions.

Tuesday- I called human resources. What happened to my application?  I haven't heard anything. Answer- you didn't qualify. You will receive a letter in the mail.

Wednesday- I receive an e-mail to meet with that department's director. I thought it was about some computer work we have been doing.  NO!  She tells me the case managers will be contacting me for an interview. One of the managers offers an interview in 1/2 hour, or one on Thursday morning. I take the Thursday. My heart is racing. I can't believe this........

Thursday- I interview at 8:30 AM. At about 1PM I am offered the job. I shriek, jump up and down, hug the manager. I accept!!!!! The whole staff is waiting outside the meeting room. They already have been told that I am the one they are going to offer the job to, clapping, words of encouragement, hugs again. ( I have known all these people for the 8 years on my side of the building).

This is unbelievable. They know me, know my work, questioned HR about me "not being qualified" and really advocated for me!   I believe it was divine intervention
I start the new job  Monday Aug 2

Doing the happy dance

Emily     SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time.  June 2011

mainegal
on 7/20/10 9:11 am - Thomaston, ME
Topic: Visitors who haven't seen us since.....
Yup, I've been MIA for quite a while. Work has been crazy.  I start a new job on Aug 2 after next week vacation and company at the house.

The last time my BIL and SIL visited was 1 week into my liquid protein diet pre-surgery,  September 2008. They, plus their son and wife are coming to visit for 9 or 10 days. Arriving this weekend. It's going to be interesting. I'm smaller and DH has lost more than he currently weighs, he's around 158-160.

They love to dine out and , eat, EAT. We know what to do, small portions, to-go boxes, smart choices and will be OK.


Emily     SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time.  June 2011

mainegal
on 7/20/10 9:05 am - Thomaston, ME
Topic: RE: Back on the right path...
Welcome back. Good for you for getting back on track.
This time you will know the signs of too much fill.
Best wishes on your journey down......

Emily     SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time.  June 2011

mainegal
on 7/20/10 9:00 am - Thomaston, ME
Topic: RE: On the road to a new me
Congratulations on your appointment. Only, over a week away!!!

Emily     SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time.  June 2011

NathanLocated
on 7/20/10 5:33 am - Carmel, ME
Topic: RE: Moving to Maine
Welcome to Maine! come to the support meetings in Bangor @ EMMC, they are great! :)



NathanLocated
on 7/20/10 5:23 am - Carmel, ME
Topic: RE: Anyone interested in a summer gathering?
Sounds really fun, I would be up for it.  I'd love to meet everyone on the forums :)  Depending on what day it is on, time, etc. I probably could go.  Keep me posted on the details.

Nathan



Kelly S.
on 7/19/10 11:39 pm
Topic: RE: Energy Drinks
Since you don't do caffeine (and we can be very sensitive to it post op) I would only try the decaf one myself.  Also, the B vitamins won't be absorbed so don't count on them as part of your plan that day.


20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

Kelly S.
on 7/19/10 11:36 pm
Topic: RE: Anyone interested in a summer gathering?
How about Moose Point State Park on Route One in Belfast?  They have BBQ's there and it's really pretty. I don't know about too many places inland.  But I'm up for about anywhere.  Would be fun to bring some games to play also.


20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

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