Whats been going on in your life since the Cinci Conference

I am just curious what has gone on in your life since we all met at the Cinci conference. Have you continued to stay committed to your new life style and continue to lose weight? I have lost a little over 40 pounds since that time and have slowed my workouts down some. I have been not feeling real well. I know a lot of it is stress related. Worrying about the breast lump and utilities getting shut off etc . But I have been in a major Fibro flare up, which I had hoped would never happen again. I thought losing the weight would keep that at bay. But just like the Rhuemetoid Arthritis it gets better with the weight loss but is always still there. The pool has been cold and it hurts my muscles and joints to swim, so I have been doing a lot more aerobic housecleaning and working out on the treadmill and doing some workout videos. I am gonna try to go back to the pool tomorrow, I have promised myself. So kick me in the hiney if I dont go. I have to see a surgeon on Monday at 3 about the breast lump. This is the 3rd Doc to see the results of my mammagram and ultrasound and he doesnt like what he sees. He wants it out so he can do a full pathology on it. And check a few lymph nodes. I am scared, but know its in Gods hands and he is capable of taking care of me and my fears. Well, Girls/Guys, its getting past my bedtime. I just came down to put fabric softner in my laundry so I will smell springtime fresh in my clothes. LOL And now its time to say Goodnight. I hope you all are doing well. Missing Liz, Tabitha, Sharyn, Julie, Dawn, Denise, Paula.. I hope we can get you out of hiding.. Love ya, Laura

Hi Laura, How r u doing? I am doing good, I will be praying for you w/ your lump, I hope everything turns out good!! I feel pretty good, just moody lately, not sure why, but most days are better then others. I'm down from 302 to 212 since June 16th which is exciting, I'm also in a size 14 from a size 26-28. I still don't get my exercise in like I should.......I'm hoping this will change soon, but it hard to get into exercising, I always hated it. I promised myself I would do all the stuff I'm suppose to after I had this surgery, but I haven't kept to this, and it makes me mad!!! I need to post new pics, I keep meaning to, but I don't!! LOL! I'm just a bad girl!! LOL Well I hope you feel better soon and you have a great Halloween!! Luv and miss ya!! When do you see Dr. Mikami again? I see him Dec 11th..I think! Tabitha

I see Dr Mikami on November 14th at 1:00. Tabitha I am so proud of you and how well you are doing. You had a rough start and it seems like you have worked hard with Dr M to get things straightened out and you are thriving. I hope to see some new pics of you soon!! Love ya Laura

Laura, I have not been on very much but you know I am thinking and praying for you. Love ya! Richard

Richard, I am doing well. I had the lump surgically removed 2 days ago and they sent it in for complete pathology. The surgeon said it would take nearly a month to get all the results back. I think thats a horrendous long time to make someone wait when time is so precious if it is a malignancy. My surgeon seems to think it is benign just by sight. But wont committ to anything until he gets the report. Thank you for the prayers, and I love ya right back Laura

I hope that his first instinct is right! We are all thinking of you and praying for you! Cheryl