My series of unfortunate events....

[4theboyz]

My series of unfortunate events....

Thanks for the story Patty.

They say be careful for what you wish for, but your Sergeant would come in handy at those moments when I get the crazy urge of "wouldn't it be fun to try just one drink"...

[JB32408]

My series of unfortunate events....

Funny Story!

Patty

Great story! I don't think I mentioned it but my daughter is a Marine as well as my husband is still Active duty. I am just thankful that she in not following my footsteps with my drinking behaviors. She hates it, especially the moment when I start to slur...so I escape to my room and shut myself off from my family, who mean the most to me. Amazing how one thought leads to another. Oh yes, I finally got to sleep at 0400AM and up at 0700! Feeling great today!

[hulagirl]

My series of unfortunate events....

Hey JB, thanks for sharing your most interesting life. I look forward to the book and then the movie. There was a post a while back about gastiric bypass and drinking. I looked it up for you. You might want to read what others here have experienced.

In: general discussioin
page 13 by onmyway
Gastric Bypass, Anyone
3-10-2008

[Cinders]

My series of unfortunate events....

JB,

Just wanted to add my :welcome:

I have a dad who went to the Naval Academy, oldest brother who went to the Air Force Academy, and middle brother who went to West Point.

When I was looking at colleges was the first year they were allowing women into the Academies. They all wanted me to go to the Coast Guard Academy!! Just so we would have all covered. I gracefully declined. After going to 13 different schools, I was ready to settle down a bit.

Got married and a year later he joined the army.

However, one thing you and I do have in common is gastric bypass surgery. Lots of us GP patients become alcoholics. It is EXTREMELEY dangerous for us to boot!!

I am glad you are here and wish for you the very best in finding your way out of this horrible (fill in the blank) there are a lot of PC issues that raise the ire of folks here if we call it a disease. I don't care what we call it, I just want to kick it's ass!!

Cindi

[Doggygirl]

My series of unfortunate events....

Hi JB!! Just want to add another welcome to you. One this is for sure - there are tons of people here who understand where you are coming from.

I hope you will post lots! I can relate to the sleeping difficulties. Reading and posting is good during those restless hours too. Congratulations on Day 2 AF - I look forward to getting to know you better.

DG
Day 13 AF
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[JB32408]

My series of unfortunate events....

Thanks!

I look so forward to logging in here and reading so much new information and knowledge and best of all the support that is given.
Hula Girl- Mahalo for the info on GB. I wanted to search the boards but still learning how to navigate these. Oh in the movie...Demi Moore would have to play me...and we don't look a bit alike LOL
Cindi- Wow I bet the 4th is a fun event in your family. Would love to chat with you more about how you are making it since we have the surgery in common.
DG- I have enjoyed reading your posts since the day I found this board.

Well I am on day 3 and still keeping a positive mind set and that I will make it to day 5 and can start my Campral!

[Cinders]

My series of unfortunate events....

JB,

Since my hubby was an air defense artillery guy, the 4th of July is pretty expensive around here. He gets his stuff directly from a factory that makes them about 10 miles away.

We have a long 2x10 board with the artillery tubes screwed into it and he uses a long fuse to light them off. (I can't remember what you call the stuff but it is just a long fuse.)

It is pretty amazing to watch 10 artillery shells (the fire works kind) go off simultaneously.

Every year I pray no one gets hurt.

I will do a Roman candle but that's about it. Oh and sparklers. :H

This year I will be watching the whole thing SOBER!! That is what is most amazing.

We are pretty famous here on the 4th and New Years. Or infamous, not sure which.

Cindi