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I just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY feel well enough to come back on my computer and look at emails!!! Let's see, what can I tell you...  I currently am "home bound" with my wound vac so I can have home healthcare nurses change my dressings 3 times a week.  FUN-not. I am constantly amazed at how you all are doing and gosh, what a great and supportive group you are.  In some of my drug induced stupor, I have had some great reminders from you all.  Now that I am of clear mind (ha ha ha), watch out!!!  So many changes for all of you... Drinking(not alcohol) is sooooo much better now, though I still am very smell/taste sensitive.  I am not totally convinced this isn't somewhat related to the antibiotics or narcotics I was on.  Yet, we gotta take 'em to get through.  And don't start sending me uplinks to confirm a suspicion I have regarding ...I love ya, but let a girl ramble and wallow in her own fantasy world for a minute... it works for me... I guess the big info should be---for those of you who want to know--- NO I DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH  WEIGHT I HAVE LOST!!!  LMAO-OTF when svendsen asked me and i told him i didn't know, he said "oh, taking your own advice, I see".    Well, duh... -what I do know: -I am currently unable to return to wor****il February 1st-they extended my leave for the medical complications. -I am watching alot of food porn,  -shopping for my third goal reward-thanks Edi P -and drum roll please.......I can zip the leather jacket!!!  thanks Farrah, Connie B, Shannin!!! OK, with the deepest love in my heart for all of you, wishing you the greatest and safest of Holiday Seasons and til we see each other again... love, Barbara 

BARB, SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!!!! We all miss you so much and can't wait to see you.  I know that will be sometime from now, just to hear you on email is a blessing for me....  I knew it was you for sure and not an imposter when you said you were watching the food *****n TV.  That is so true, i don't know if Dorothy told you yet, i did go ahead with the tummy tuck about 10 days ago, home bound and not much to do bu****ch the boob tube, that is all there is on TV food network, food commericals, food, food, food.  I can so relate.  For everyone who is wondering was it worth doing the tummy tuck and paying for it myself, all i can say is that Santa gave me my chirstmas present early, and Santa is very happy witht the results.  Me too.  Keep your spirits up, you have come thru the worst and hopefully can now start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Mama cheeto fingers has got to keep you smiling alot.   Best wishes this holiday season, and to a healing recovery!!! luv ya, KimD

We adore you Barb'kins... you are such a motivator and I wish nothing but the best for you. Much love Linda

Glad to hear you are starting to feel better.  Here's hoping the recovery speeds up even more quickly.   Hope your holiday is a VERY MERRY ONE!

Hey Barb! So glad to hear from you to know that you are doing so much better!  Have a wonderful Christmas and I am sending you warm wishes for the New Year!   Take care,

Welcome back, Ms Barb!   Continue to take care of yourself & I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.  '08 is going to be an awesome year !  

Hi Barb...although I don't really know you I want to say how good it was to see you on the board today. You are feeling better and that is great! Sounds like the weight is dropping.....good for you!! Keep us updated when you can. Hugs, connie d    

nice....................................your post made me smile, glad things are going better for you, and it was great to hear your voice when you called in the the meeting.  Keep the faith sista~ I go for my 3 month check next week, time has flown..

BARB!!! It's good to see you post. So sorry that you have had complications. BUT, very happy for you that you can zip the leather jacket. That's a wonderful WOW moment!!!  We do have a wonderful support group here in MN. Everyone is just so wonderful. I feel like I have known eveyone here for years.  I can't wait to see you at my f/u appt with you in March. Until then, take care of yourself, and keep us posted.  Love ya!!! Lori

BARBIE!!!  Miss you bunches!!!!  SOOOO glad you are feeling better!!!!   XXOO