Hi All!

[Guest guest]

Hi Ling,

Glad your mother is home and doing well. Please keep a watch on the bleeding

on your mom's brain. I hope she is ok. Take care, and God Bless you all!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Ling

What a cute background!!

How is your mum coping after the amputation? Hugs!!

That must be so hard having no lift to your floor, is there anyway you can move sooner?

Let us know how she goes with the neurosurgeon on Friday.

How are you coping with everything??

Take care

Lots of love

Nerys

[Guest guest]

Welcome home "MUM"" glad you're back Ling!!

Sheena:)

Tulips wrote:

[Guest guest]

Ling,

Hi Hon!! So glad that you're back!!

I'm glad your mom is doing better, sweetie. I'm keeping her (and you)

in my prayers that the neuro stuff will clear up soon.

Bummer about the stairs and carrying the wheelchair. You always do

look on the bright side, tho. lol (it only lasting for 6 months)

Glad you're back, kiddo. Missed ya!!

love,

Tulips wrote:

> Hi! Ling here. Just want to tell all of you that my mum is now

> back home from a left leg [below knee] amputation. She is doing fine,

> just trying to adjust. Our main inconvenience right now is that we

> live on the 13th storey, and the nearest lift landing is on the 14th

> storey. Thus, we [3 people] need to carry the wheelchair up and down

> the stairs. Fortunately, this will only last for about half a year,

> for we will be shifting to a new apartment that has lift landings on

> every floor. We are observing my mum pretty closely due to the

> bleeding in her brain. If you remember, my mum had some bleeding in

> her brain as she fell off her bed when she dozed off. She was unable

> to lie flat on her bed due to the pain in her leg at that time. She is

> having some speech problems, unable to say what she wants, just point

> to what she wants. She also had difficulty chewing yesterday too, but

> is much better today. We do know that from the docs that patients with

> subdural bleeding may be alright at one time and then become sick the

> next, so if my mum gets any worse, we will rush her to the

> neurosurgeon. Anyway, she will be seeing the neurosurgeon this

> Friday. Another thing: Thanks so much for all your concern, cards,

> prayers, etc, etc, etc!!! I am really glad and feel really blessed to

> befriend this great group! Hugs, Ling

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi, thanks for all your kind messages!

Nerys:

How is your mum coping after the amputation?

She is doing fine, but she is always thirsty, and asking for drinks. AND she is on fluid restriction due to kidney failure!

That must be so hard having no lift to your floor, is there anyway you can move sooner?

Unfortunately no. The flat is still being built, not fully completed yet.

Let us know how she goes with the neurosurgeon on Friday.

I will!

How are you coping with everything??

Okay, Just feeling very tired. Got 3 assignments and a test due this week! sigh,.....

Hugs, Ling

[Guest guest]

Hi Ling

How are you doing hon? That must be really rough on your mum being so thirsty but on fluid restriction!!

Hope the flat gets built soon, you will really be glad to move?? You will have huge muscles by then with carrying the wheelchair up all those stairs!!LOL

I am sorry I can't remember , what are you studying? Good luck with those assignments, you've got a real busy week!!

Take it easy

Lots of love

Nerys

[Guest guest]

Hi Nerys!

Hope the flat gets built soon, you will really be glad to move?? You will have huge muscles by then with carrying the wheelchair up all those stairs!!LOL

Oh yeah! Maybe I can take part in weightlifting contests as well? :-) I am waiting for the flat to be ready....... The apartment block is built already, just need to finish the interior and paint the outside. Should be able to move in by next year.

I am sorry I can't remember , what are you studying? Good luck with those assignments, you've got a real busy week!!

I am now attending a teacher training for primary/elementary school. Learning to teach English, Maths and Science. I am actually considered as an employee of the Ministry of Education even while I am attending this course, so you can say that "I am paid to study"!!!

I have just finished my assignments today. Had not slept for almost 36 hours already! Glad they are done already. Now I have one week for self study before my exams the following week........ after the exams, I am FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [until next year, but of course there will be little assignments to do here and there.]

Take care, Ling

[Guest guest]

Chris-sorry it's taken me a while to respond about the Sylvan Beach

thing. It will be a weekly Saturday/Sunday thing for the summer

months. I was approached by a jeweler who is trying to get high quality

crafters together. I believe it will be an outside setting, never did

think to ask since I've never been to Sylvan before. We've got each

others business cards and will be in touch early next year to see if

it's going to happen.

Thanks!

Colleen

Country Meadow Creations

[Guest guest]

Awesome work, Jenn-keep it up! Hey, 3.5 pounds down with little effort in

one week just prove that your goals are near in sight. Keep up the great

work this week!

[Guest guest]

WooHoo!!!! You go Jen!! Im proud of you!

Keep looking forward, and making plans ~~

Hello to all on this beautiful Mon. morning! Eventhough it is raining cats and dogs here. I had a greatUBWO this morning in my first Official day of my BFL.I feel a lot better now that I have my food right. Andguess what I got on the scale yesterday just wonderinghow my "practice week" went and I lost 3.5 lbs.!!!!!!I know it is all water but 3.5 lbs is 3.5 lbs water ornot, I was so happy! I got up well too even thought Icouldn't get to bed until 11:00 last night. Im sure Iwill pay for it tomorrow:) So it is day 1 down life togo.:)Jenn W.

[Guest guest]

Wow, Jenn,

Great accomplishment for a practice week! And congrats on your first

official day UBWO. I personally love UBWOs now those LBWOs are a whole

different story!! Have a great day!

:-)

Cristi

C1W7D1

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think I am craving pizza too and frozen custard. My free day is

Wednesday. I have felt so much like cheating this weekend, but

haven't. It is the first time I have felt like this and I have

completed 7 weeks. I didn't feel like working out today either. I

was so tired so I took a 2 hr nap (yes, i know that is bad), and I

felt rejuvenated! Now, I am up late since I took that nap. I will

get back on my regular sleep schedule tomorrow.

Andyman

> Hey everyone. It's been one busy week for me and I haven't had much

> chance to post, but I finally have read through all the messages!

The

> boards been busy! Sounds like it's been a great week for all. I am

> about at the end of my 3rd official week and doing well. Haven't

> missed a workout and eating right. I am so looking forward to my

free

> day...craving pizza!! ;-)

>

> Hello to all the newer newbies! To whoever posted about having the

> Lasik...good luck! (sorry, I can't remember who posted) It's

> fantastic. I did it 7 months ago and also wore glasses since I was

7

> (44 now) It is truly freedom! I wish you great results.

>

> I found another great protein bar! I think I've tried them all! I

> found this one also at Trader Joes...it's by a company called

> BioChem, and the bar is called Ultimate Lo Carb 2. Anyone else try

> this? They have a Chocolate Raspberry and a Smores that I

> tried...both were great, I felt like I was eating a candy bar (kind

> of the texture of a Uno bar!) They were similar nutritionally to

the

> Myoplex Low Carb bar, but I don't have the wrapper for details.

>

> Hope all are doing well! Happy weekend!

>

[Guest guest]

>>> I have to make at least a batch a day or I am going thru withdrawls!!

<<<

Hi and welcome. I know the feeling. Unfortunately, with my financial

situation, I haven't been able to make soap for over a year now. I want to

make soap sooooooooooo badly!!! WAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

NightShade

[Guest guest]

Thanks Amber....it's great to hear how you are doing after all this time.

Yes, it's been the roughest time of my entire life and it doesn't seem to be

getting any easier. (had more incidents occur last night) I still thought

about canceling surgery as late as today but someone is coming the spend the

weekend with my son. I am determined to get this surgery over with while I'm

in so much mental pain....sorta to do it all at once and hope life looks upon

me better afterwards. Maybe I will emerge a new ME!

Good to hear from you as always!!

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6

[Guest guest]

,

I am happy to hear you are still going ahead with it tomorrow....try not to

worry, everything will work out just fine.

& I want to come visit you on Saturday sometime, provided of course, if

you think you might be 'up to' having visitors especially that crazy gal !

Maybe we should call you first before coming to see you on Saturday (to give you

plenty of warning) - LOL. You'll be at REX right?

{{lotsa hugs & prayers to you sweetie}}

Shea

wrote:

> Thanks Amber....it's great to hear how you are doing after all this time.

Yes, it's been the roughest time of my entire life and it doesn't seem to be

getting any easier. (had more incidents occur last night) I still thought

about canceling surgery as late as today but someone is coming the spend the

weekend with my son. I am determined to get this surgery over with while I'm

in so much mental pain....sorta to do it all at once and hope life looks upon

me better afterwards. Maybe I will emerge a new ME!

Good to hear from you as always!!

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6

[Guest guest]

Been off line for awhile. what incidents are you haveing and what surgery

are you having. Hope all is well

Re: Hi All!

Thanks Amber....it's great to hear how you are doing after all this time.

Yes, it's been the roughest time of my entire life and it doesn't seem to be

getting any easier. (had more incidents occur last night) I still thought

about canceling surgery as late as today but someone is coming the spend the

weekend with my son. I am determined to get this surgery over with while I'm

in so much mental pain....sorta to do it all at once and hope life looks

upon

me better afterwards. Maybe I will emerge a new ME!

Good to hear from you as always!!

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6

[Guest guest]

i think she is having tucks done -- we all are waitiing to hear but

surgery was on friday and last we heard she didn't want to laugh and was

groggy sending added wishes di

Re: Hi All!

>

>

> Thanks Amber....it's great to hear how you are doing after all this time.

> Yes, it's been the roughest time of my entire life and it doesn't seem to

be

> getting any easier. (had more incidents occur last night) I still thought

> about canceling surgery as late as today but someone is coming the spend

the

> weekend with my son. I am determined to get this surgery over with while

I'm

> in so much mental pain....sorta to do it all at once and hope life looks

> upon

> me better afterwards. Maybe I will emerge a new ME!

> Good to hear from you as always!!

> in Raleigh

> MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/6/01 8:03:09 AM Central Daylight Time, jkrieg@...

writes:

>

>

> Been off line for awhile. what incidents are you haveing and what surgery

> are you having. Hope all is well

>

>

>

Hi All,

I'm back home from the hospital yesterday. I went in last Friday to have a

tummy tuck and thigh lift. The tummy part has not been any complication

compared to the thighs. My left thigh has swollen so big I can hardly walk or

get one leg in front of the other. My groin area is so swollen that I have to

open my legs to walk. I have a gaping hole in my thigh that was not stitched

back up when they had to put a tube in it. The thighs look uneven and my hips

look like they are bulging where the tummy lines meet. I never had problems

with my hips!! They looked good! I sure hope this is all due to swelling and

will eventually look much better. I actually had a pretty flat stomach to

begin with, but just wanted the wrinkles gone. I know I would have never gone

through with it had my insurance not paid.

Does anyone ( in Minn. or anyone else) know how long approximately it

takes for all this swelling to go down on the thighs? Is it better is sit or

try to walk? Please, any advise is appreciated!!!

My doctor had not been alot of help and I'm having many second

thoughts....but I know it's too late. My advice (today only, LOL) is if you

get to a size 6 or 4, be satisfied. There is no perfection.

Thank you so much for posting for me and to Amy, Lori, and all those

who called and wrote to me. You are truly angels.

I love reading your post in Ark. and Rosemary. Congratulations!

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6 gained 9 pounds on liquids 4 days in

hospital now at 139!!

[Guest guest]

Oh you poor baby!

I'm sure in Mn or some other can give you some advice on getting some

relief on those thighs! said before the thighs were the WORST. Mine

are ugly and I have a big ol butt between em, but for now they are just gonna

have to flap! YIKES!

Rest and take care and when you are all healed, I bet it's worth it all!! I

cannot IMAGINE being so itty bitty like you are! It must be wonderful to be

not only thin but ENVIOUSLY so. WOW what a transformation you've made!

Big hugs and hurry back to yourself!

in Ark

3-08

322-235 and DEFINATELY getting a tummy tuck and boob job one day! But the

thighs, probably not. OUCH.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/10/01 11:01:39 PM Central Daylight Time,

Viligidiot@... writes:

> Rest and take care and when you are all healed, I bet it's worth it all!! I

> cannot IMAGINE being so itty bitty like you are! It must be wonderful to

> be

> not only thin but ENVIOUSLY so. WOW what a transformation you've made!

> Big hugs and hurry back to yourself!

> in Ark

> 3-08

> 322-235 and DEFINATELY getting a tummy tuck and boob job one day! But the

> thighs, probably not. OUCH.

>

>

Thank you for the comforting words . I actually wanted my thighs done

more that anything else. I could have done without the stomach, but I've

always wanted to wear a bathing suit without a skirt!! I wear a bikini now

but I always wear a little wrap or skirt to hide those thighs. Now my left

thigh is swollen twice as big as the right and actually ripping open. I'm

afraid the scars will be worse than the skin...

Hopefully as time goes by I will be much more appreciative.

Thanks girl,

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/130 size 24/6

[Guest guest]

Yes Colleen did you get my reply-they were 57 cents each and you can have 10 if you want. They are the 4 oz. size.

Dee

Hi All!

Just popping in to let everyone know I'm still here. I've just been really busy with the kids home for 4 days, had a show, and now trying to prep for this weekends show. Plus I've got an open house in a couple weeks, and then one last show after that. I'm also taking on a 7 month old for my daycare as of December 3. So you know with 2 kids under 2, my own 2 1/2 yr. old, and 2-6 yr. olds, it's gonna be nuts around here.I do check my mail a couple times a day, so if anyone is trying to reach me, I'm here.Dee-Did you get my reply about the tins?ColleenCountry Meadow Creations-- _______________________________________________ 1 cent a minute calls anywhere in the U.S.! http://www.net2phone.com/cgi-bin/link.cgi?170

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[Guest guest]

Hehe Dee! I feel like we're playing pc tag! Yes, I did see your reply that

you'd sell me 10, to that I replied " how much & what form of payment. " I think

cyberspace is still eating some of my messages. Bummer!

Anyway, let me know how much with shipping & how you want payment. I'll get

that to you as soon as I know.

Thanks again Dee!

Colleen

Country Meadow Creations

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[Guest guest]

Colleen,

Because I haven't been able to get on line in a couple days, send me your addy, I will pay for shipping. I will mail them out tomorrow. You can return the favor at a later day. It's just $5.70 for the tins.

Dee

Re: Hi All!

Hehe Dee! I feel like we're playing pc tag! Yes, I did see your reply that you'd sell me 10, to that I replied "how much & what form of payment." I think cyberspace is still eating some of my messages. Bummer!Anyway, let me know how much with shipping & how you want payment. I'll get that to you as soon as I know.Thanks again Dee!ColleenCountry Meadow Creations-- _______________________________________________1 cent a minute calls anywhere in the U.S.!http://www.net2phone.com/cgi-bin/link.cgi?170Our members maphttp://.homestead.com/locations.htmlOur Message Boardhttp://www.voy.com/21568/Check out these great Molds!!http://soapwerks.com/martinworld.htmMember Kae's Site... Awesome oil Prices!http://www.olivetreesoaps.com/All posts to this list are copyrighted by post author. They may NOT be forwarded, copied, or used in anyway without the permission of the post author with the exception of answering posts to this list. Posts are personal opinions only.

[Guest guest]

Hi ette:

You should try this URL as it lists all types of

Cancer: www.cancer.org

WE WILL WIN

Love Y'all

Bob & Carole

Please visit the Stills Disease web site at;

www.stillsdisease.org

[Guest guest]

all sounds wonderfull luara and sean, will keep you

guys in my prayers. shawna.

--- Ltb3105@... wrote:

> Just thought I'd pop in and drop a few lines to

> update you all. Had my first

> round of chemo last Friday...didn't really feel any

> effects until the

> following Monday....thought I had the flu! Felt

> nauseated, but never threw

> up, thanks to all the med's I'm on. This will be

> do-able. I have met many

> wonderful people I wouldn't have met otherwise

> (didn't we all, when we became

> " special " parents??)

>

> Some good news: I got a check for my medical travel

> reimbursement. The

> state paid me for all THREE round trip tickets when

> we went to KKI in April!

> I couldn't believe it.....they even told me they

> would pay for just the child

> and one parent, plus what they pay is what they

> would pay for a round trip

> ticket, which is considerably cheaper....I can't

> believe they paid me to the

> penny.

>

> A therapist is coming out next week to fit for

> the new stroller Medicaid

> also approved, so things are looking up. I haven't

> returned to work yet,

> still mulling over when we are going to do 's

> surgeries for his dental

> work, biopsy, and t & a operation. The doc's are just

> waiting for my call to

> decide.

>

> School's going well for everyone, 's doing

> pretty good, still a little

> hyper, we added Tenex to his med regimen, along with

> the Risperdal and

> Trileptal. We noticed that when we upped the

> Risperdal, started having

> facial tic's so we lowered it and added some Tenex.

> He made a milestone...he

> now can come home and actually recall what he had

> for lunch and what they did

> in school! He never was able to do that! Yea,

> !!!

>

> I want to thank everyone who sent me cards, prayers,

> good wishes and

> thoughts. It was very much appreciated. Gail, you

> are a hoot with your

> " homemade " Stooges cards! loved them too!

>

> Take care all and please continue the prayers for

> me,

> Love,

>

>

>

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>

>

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