I talked to Teri...she's doing OK. And Kristen is doing GREAT!

Hi everyone.... Well, as you all know, I've been ringing the phone off the hook trying to get some info on Teri. Actually she's still in coop and can't have visitors, but she thinks she'll go home tomorrow...maybe. Anyway, I guess there was a problem with her gallbladder, which is what landed her in ICU for so long. But she sounded good. She said yesterday was miserable and she was singing the "what the H*ll did I do to myself" song, but she's doing much better today. Also, one of our new RI board members (Susan) happens to be a nurse at RIH, and she offered to go check on the girls for us. She found Kristen, but she couldn't find Teri...not sure why that is...perhaps the spelling of her name or something. Anyway Susan said that Kristen looked great!! And I was so pleased to hear that. I think Kristen did a little better right out of the shoot than Teri did...but Teri's rallying, which is what we want to hear. So good news all around. Now it can be a HAPPY weekend!!! Shel

Hi Shel, Oh I am so glad to hear that. I hope they both get home soon. Claudia Thanks for letting us know

Thanks for the update Shel, I'm glad Teri is doing better and to know that she will be going home soon. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for Teri and Kristen our april loosers.

I am so happy that Teri is doing good. I also have to have my gall bladder out. When you posted that Teri was in ICU for so long...i got scared....but i am full of stones...and it has to come out too. I am very happy she is doing well. It makes feel so much better. Keep posting as I believe we all are checking the message boards for your updates. Thanks so much ...if you should speak to her please give her my best wishes and hope to see her on line here soon. thanks so much again. Shelli.... ps. Very happy to hear that Kristen is doing Great!!

Julie I think that is AWESOME and you are such an Inspiration to us ALL!Guess what I did yesterday? I could actually run on the treadmill, in sporadic bursts, but I was running!!! Whoo hoo and it didnt even hurt, except today my calves are so sore..haha! Life is GOOD! Hugs, peggy

You are doing great Julie. love marie

As always, you're an inspiration! xosm

Awesome! Julie!!! Keep up the great work!! I am losing at about the same rate as you are I am at 56 pounds....I haven't checked the inches but I keep having wow moments with my clothes so I know I have lost a lot of those. Yesterday I wore a blouse that has been in my closet since the dawn of time I think. I loved that blouse and now I can wear it....probably not for long as I will continue to lose but I can enjoy it while I am at this point. Time for a work out is right!!! I have been lax this week so you have inspired me to hit those weights and go for my walk. My husband fixed my bike...so I might just hop on it and take a little ride this morning.

Wow, great job Julie. We are the same height and started at about the same weight. I am down 52 pounds. I'm 217 now. I'm wearing size 14's also. I bought a pair of 12 jean I'm almost in. I have not been working out much. I go to water aerobics, that's it. I really plan to try and get moving tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration! Rebecca

I'm home....I begged my Doc to send me home, cuz I knew I wouldn't make it another day in that hospital. The big thing was that my gallbladder was inside my liver or something like that...its still a little fuzzy....The surgery took almost 8 hours....My poor hubby....and once they let him see me....I DIDN'T WANT TO SEE HIM lol...I was so out of it....he felt so bad, but I made it up to him....It's funny I didn't want to talk to anyone, or see anyone, I just wanted to concentrate on me getting better...I didn't want to be there. There is alot of pain, mostly gas...I guess...Gettin up and walkiing helps soooo much....I crushed my pills tonight, that isn't a fun thing...I have to talk to my doc and see if there is anothe blood pressure med that isn't coated, cuz that coated stuff in water is really yucky!! My diabetes meds, weren't so bad, crushed in pudding....but the coated ones suck...the small pills aren't a problem taking.... The bowl movement thing, well that's a surprise....It's like an explosion and oh god it feels so good...(sorry to be grossed but I promised to tell ya's everything.) I didn't need my thongs LOL....guess my arms are not short...lmao... Well I love you guys, I thank god for you guys...and I will be here for you guys...whenever you need me. Love ya's all Teri