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[ATLThrash]

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I am so nervous about the appt-- it's tomorrow. My neuro meds made me feel weird all day-- had I not known they could unwound have thought I was having a cardiac event!! I know my white coat will be wild tomorrow and the minute they take the bloodcwork i will probably cry...imam so scared-- rational or not-- I am starting to move forward-- I don't want to think of all the things in the past and feel like i am trapped BACK-- I just really do not want to discuss the drinking again-- anything but that at this point-- it will only be an issue if for some reason the liver test is bad and we have to chunk the topamax. Current drinking is not an issue to discuss. Oh well-- I am getting worked up...

Mark is going to the Midwest for work the rest of the week. I am stupidly heartened by the fact that the bum that knocked my favorite player out was indefinitely suspended -- clearly I am misdirecting aggressions! My mom tried to find out what size I wear today under some pretense today-- people-- I am 44 and buy my clothes at WalMart -- and this is what she is trying to get at? This is the type of stuff that is so important to her-- if I called and said a 6 she could die happy if I said a 14 she would be mortified. What a crock.

Time to rest. Fingers crossed on the appt-- I pray for a break-- I just want it to go a little smoothly if it can

[rubywillow]

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Best of luck, ATL. You're conjuring up worst-case-scenarios!! It will be fine. Tell your mother to fuck off! Just kidding, I know you can't, but you can think it. Come up with some really wild answers and screw with her mind. I would, but I'm evil.
Sunny won't be back till maybe the weekend when they get her Internet fixed. Poor thing. She was so worried I was mad at her and I told her truthfully I was being bitchy this AM. Never worry about me. If I'm mad, you'll know it!
Thanks everyone for thinking of my Daddy today. Your understanding and care is very reassuring to me. It's been a rough day for me, but I'm good.
Later.

[NoraC]

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Hi all. Just got in from work. Wanted to get on all day but busy at work. Kept trying and had to get off each time. So, now I'll go back & read up on everyone. :l

[bird]

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Hi all
ATL wish I could get intpo a 14 haaha....16 is tight and 18 falls off me hahaha..I still need 40 to go....Rubes sorry about your Daddy I miss mine too KIA 1970,....MB sorry Clay has strep, have you tried oil of oregano, we never get very sick anymore since we found out about it from RC...Georgie its ok to air your probs here, thats why we are here..Hope, good tpo hear about you...Nora, good job on the ex bike....Paula grat job day 6 woo hoo!!!....Fenn fun the tye dye....Sun where you are?.... bed time finally...

[NoraC]

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Wow - a lot has gone on.

Bird - glad that your daughter will talk to a counselor. Teenage years are so hard. Wish that my size 18 would fall off of me. :H

ATL - good luck tomorrow. I've missed something and have to find out what you are going in for. I'm sorry that you have such a rough relationship with your Mom.

Ruby - your poor wrist. OUCH! I know you miss your Dad so much but how great that you have such wonderful memories of him. :l Thanks for letting us know about Sunni.

Mama - sorry you're down. Get a good sleep & feel better.

Fennel - hope that you & J had a relaxing day today. Then maybe you can scout for arrowheads tomorrow.

Paula - yahoo on Day 6. That's the way to go!

Kim - how are you doing today? Be sure to jump in here & post when you get those urges!!

Gina - you've been so quiet. Good to see you.

Roger - I hope you make a million with your yard sale. :l

Oh - Ruby - I love Edible Arrangements. Pricey but good. I've given it to a couple of people and my niece gave it to us for our 30th anniversary.

Well - better go jump on the bike. Going to be a short one tonight. Oh - I went to the gastroenterologist this morning. They are scheduling me for an endoscopy and a colonoscopy. They'll do both at the same time, thank goodness. He put a rush on it so hopefully, I'll get an appointment within the next two weeks.

[fennel]

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Nora, tomorrow we look for shark's teef!

FIl is home from the hospital today, and sounds well.

[NoraC]

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Sharks teeth! Have fun!!! Glad that FIL is home. I'm sure he's more comfortable there.

[ATLThrash]

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It's all the neuro stuff Nora-- but they have to do blood work due to the medications they put me on and they do affect liver and kidneys so if there are anyblingering issues from AL or past cancer drugs or meds -- it will show-- I will freak-- plus i get white coat. I don't drink now so bad liver is gonna get some questions if there is a problem-- I just always have a fear that the past is not past ...and I have done all I can to have a good liver on the AL end-- just worrying here...and I know the BP will be high with the white coat

[rubywillow]

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Bird, wow! 1970, 42 years ago. How old were you? Thank you for thinking of my Daddy today. It's been a toughie.
Fen, just be sure there's no shark attached to those teeth!!! :H JK, have fun. Such great news on FIL.
Nora, poor baby. Get some rest sweetie. Thank you for your remembrance of Daddy too. Yes, Tip texted a pic of the kids diving into the 'Edible',. They looked happy!
If I missed you, sorry. I'm on auto-pilot, SO tired. I'll sleep tonight, for sure! Catch ya'll tomorrow, OK?

[NoraC]

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ATL - I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Just imagine that you are squeezing my hand. uch::egad: (You've got a tight grip there :H)

Ruby - SLEEP my poor friend......SLEEP!!!!

[ATLThrash]

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Okay-- BP is 118 /84 in one arm (not too bad considering the headaches and nervousness) and 146/90 in the other-- what the heck?? My left arm is always okay and right arm is bizarre. And Mark used my machine and his is about the same in both arms. Does anyone else ever have this?

[NoraC]

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ATL - My BP at the Doctors office today was wacky like that. One arm was 136/99. High for me. Then she took it in the other arm and it was 120/88. Can you try a little walk around the house or something to try to calm down? Maybe that will help it go down. :l:h Deep breathes sweetie!!!

[paula]

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Starting day 7, no withdrawals cravings a bit of a problem, can't give in to them, too much to loose.

[bird]

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Hi all
Great on 7 days Paula...Fenn , I wanna look for shark teef too.......Rubes I was 10...darn, my kid lost my timpani mallets. I have had them since I was 13 and saved my money for weeks to buy them...off to work soon

[Georgie]

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Morning.
I have work today and tomorrow will be going to the city with my oldest to the financial office of the University to start the ball rolling on paying for medical school. She will be taking loans and paying them herself. We paid for the first four years and are doing the same for our other daughter but anything more than that is going to have to be on them. It is my understanding that a lot of parents can not afford to do even that much so I don 't know why I feel kind of guilty. I guess because I know the loans will be pretty hefty and it stinks to start your young life off that way but at least God willing she will have a good career and be able to pay them off in a fair amount of time. Hubs is working hard at his new job starting at the crack of dawn every morning and coming home tired, a good tired I think. Well, he isn't thinking about how slow business has been with our business, he doesn't have time:H. Health Insurance cost no longer a burden for him since we are covered by his new company, (what a blessing). Our youngest will be going to SC to college next year, she wants the experience of going away. Her boyfriend is currently there at school. Both of my girls will be going away at the same time in August. Can anyone say Empty nest? I have mixed feelings of course. My youngest has been giving me grief lately so I think the break might do us both some good. But I wish it were not so far away. I am hoping that she will mature some while gone and learn to appreciate her home and family a bit more. She was a late bloomer so I think this is her rebellious teenage years making a late appearance. Well have a good day everyone. Gina