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Dear Rocket!! I am so glad that got to see old friends, but I sure hope you feel better soon!! Rest and heal!!! Tenaj, so glad the colonoscopy is over!!! The Pizza sounded wonderful, good for you!!!!! Babysitting Lily tomorrow!!! Hugs to you all, Kathy

I am grateful for the men and women who help protect our country. I may not agree with every decision that the military leaders make, but I appreciate the sacrifice that our military members make.

Right now I think I'm most grateful for an extra day of rest after a busy weekend.

Have a great one!

Hi, Rocket!!! So good to see you!! Black licorice jelly beans are my favorite candy as well!! You are allowed! Your exercise regimen is wonderful. So glad you have found a buddy to bond with!! Girlfriends are important!!!Hubby and I went hiking this weekend, hoped it would offset all the eating we did, he,he,he!!! I also watched Lily for 8 hours on Frday, yikes, now I know why age is definitely a factor in raising and taking of children! She is a joy, but I was tired!!!!

Tenaj: how are the wedding plans coming???

CookieMonster: When does school end?

Tammy: How is your hip?

Hugs to Jaytee and ATeamNana Miss you!!!!!

I just came back from doing the stationary bike and elyptical!! If I am going to eat, I have to exercise! I am on a plateau right now!! I have lost 20 lbs, but I am at a standstill!!

Thank you for letting me go on and on!! Coming here gives me the encouragement I need!!! Love you all, Kathy

Thank you, dear Rocket! Today is the the day, for getting off that plateau!!!! Hugs, Kathy!

Tammy, I'm so sorry to here that. What are your symptoms if you don't mind me asking...I have wondered at times if I have it, but I think mostly it is just my excess weight. I hope you feel better quickly.

Kathy, 20lbs!!!! That is fantastic! Just keep what your doing because it sounds like its working for you. I need to do more exercise. We are camping this week so I do a lot of walking so that's a start. I feel like I am stuck in the mud, but I'm still trying.

Rocket, rest up & enjoy your hiking.

I've been busy doing gardening & work around the yard. The bridal shower is at my house 6/22, I'm so excited. My dress should be in any day....doesn't look like I'll be the 10lbs lighter that I was hoping for.....at this rate, I'll take 5lbs.

Have a restful night & glorious day tomorrow!

Tammy, so sorry to hear of your truncal LE.  I suffer from it too.  I wear a compression bra by WearEase.  I think it's the Sydney bra and it's very comfortable.  My therapist recommended it and I can wear it a long time without it irritating me.  I pray that you can find relief.

Tenaj - details Girl, we want details!  What does your dress look like?  Is it long, tea length or short?  What color?  Sparkles, satin, crepe, sheer with layers?  I want to live vicariously through your experience so do share if you feel so inclined.  I know you will look beautiful in it.  How exciting for you.

I'm planning to do a serious workout this morning as soon as I get off my duff, but wanted to say good morning to you lovely ladies first.  Have a truly blessed day all!

Didn't get my workout.  My day fell apart with other obligations.  Tomorrow I have a hike to a waterfall scheduled with a friend and unless it's stormy outside, I'm going!  Thanks for your sweet compliment Kathy.  I wish I knew what you all looked like, but I understand everyone's desire for privacy too.  Have a wonderful evening all.

Wow Kathy I am very proud of you & a bit jealous I must confess. That is fantastic that you continue to do so well. I feel as though I am stuck in the mud, I just can't seem to loose weight. I am taking tamoxifen 1 year today. My MO had originally put me on aromasin because he felt that many women complained about gaining weight with tamoxifen. So....of course I didn't want that so I agreed to aromasin. They put me in menopause with injections & off I went. Well, I couldn't take aromasin, tried femara for about 9 months & couldn't take that because of the bone/joint pain. So....tamoxifen it is. I am maintaining my weight with minor fluctuations of 2-3 lbs. I want to loose 20lbs. I will keep trying, but I guess I have to remind myself that this medicine is keeping the BC away! Thanks for listening. You are an inspiration!

Hi Rocket, I too like your new pic. You're very pretty. I would put a picture of me or my dog but I am not so good with computers & have no clue on how to do it. My dress is full dark blue, full length, chiffon & strapless. I will probably have cap sleeves made out of the shawl that comes with it, when it comes in I will try it on again. They didn't have my size so it was hard to tell exactly how the top would fit. It's made by demetrios style 642 if you want to google it. Of course I wish I was the size of the model. They ordered me a 14 so it could be adjusted accordingly. Stating that you can always take it in but not out!

Hugs & blessings to all!

Kathy, I wish we lived near each other. I would love to meet you. You are a special person & you always make me feel better when I read your posts. Thanks!

(((Hugs)))

I've been busy with work and I've just caught up on all the news....



Kathy, you are an inspiration!!



Rocket, I am waiting for a good photo so I can post it...unfortunately I think I'll be waiting a long, long time :-)



Tena, regarding my symptoms, I've been experiencing breast swelling since my surgery but I now also have pain down my rib cage on the side of the surgery and I can also feel something like a cord...yuck!



This week I'm having lots of tests which makes comfort food VERY attractive to compensate. Coming here and admitting it makes me resolve not to give in...thank you!

Dear Tammy!!! Good thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you go through all your testing!! And I hope your pain resolves soon!! Yes, keep us posted! Thank you also for your kind words!! Hugs, Kathy

Dear Tenaj!! Down 2lbs!!! That is wonderful!! Enjoy your weekend, and be safe! I just listened to the news, and yes it is going to be a wet weekend in the East!!! You will do great with eating, and just walking from store to store is exercise!! I have to miss WW today, we are helping our younger son and DIL move into to their new town home!! Lots of painting and cleaning first!! I think I lost another pound, but not sure!! The scale at WW might be different than the scale I have!!



Hugs and Blessings to all!!!!

Dear Tammy, thoughts and prayers are coming your way, don't worry!! I know it is hard not to, my heart goes out to you! Our doctors always watch us extra closely, which is good, but drives us crazy!! I am sure that spot is scar tissue or arthritis!!!You are doing great with lots of exercise !!! Hugs!!!! Kathy

Hi, Candie!! Welcome, so glad that you have joined us!!! You will get lots of support and encouragement here !! I also gained weight since I was diagnosed in 2004!! I am still taking aromasin, which doesn't help either!! But I have lost weight with Weight watchers, walking and the gym!! Gosh, it is so hard!! I finally figured out that low carb and no sugar is the way to lose for me!! Again, so glad you have joined us!!!! Hugs , Kathy

Welcome Candie!

I had a great weekend with my daughter & her best friend who is like a daughter to me. We found her wedding dress! She looks beautiful. It was the last dress at her 3rd appt! Of course we ate out all weekend, I made the best choices I could make. Salad instead of French fries....fruit instead of a pastry....but I know the scale is up. I enjoyed some prosecutor & champagne...but it was worth it!! I will wait a few days to really check, I know eating out causes me to have fluid retention.

Have a great healthy week!