Hi from work-hard to get computer. Congrats Anne-that is so wonderful!!!! Good for you Meme. Mima

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Congrats Happy.. Wish it was me..
Meme- I don't blame you.. I used to do dressmaking and alterations in my home when my kids were in school. I didn't want to work out of the house. The money was good but the customers had no concideration for my time. I had people walking up on my porch at mealtimes and at 10pm and even later. In a way it was a nightmare.
I am wearing a holter monitor till this noon. Next is a stress test. I guess after that more pills. This just slipped up on me. I never expected that I would be running to so many doctors. I hate it. I have no patience for these things.They will sure see what a stressful day is like . Yesterday was the pits.
Hello Tammy,Mima.. Joanne

Joanne, take care of yourself. I had a stress test last summer. Do you have to do the treadmill one? I got the giggles on the treadmill when they raised it up. I was having trouble hanging on, and I couldn't stop giggling. They thought I was nuts. I'm sure it made the test really accurate.

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Tammy- They are going to try the treadmil first and if that doesn't get my pulse where they want it ,they will do the injectable one..They want to get my pulse to 180. After walking for 30 minutes at 2.8mph here at home it was only 160.. Had blood work early this morning.. Now I am doing laundry..I just wish I could go to bed for a day..
Hello Everybody...Joanne

Hope this is easier on you than it has been.Joanne. And good results. Prayers for you.
What a week-we corrected 20,000 VA reading tests. Lots took it because it didn't count yet. I worked 32 and a half hours in 4 days but now I am home for 4 days. Terrible IBS. I will calm my stomache down and then go back!!!! I met a friend who helped me with my father's geneology-she pays to get online. It was great. Just need to look at greatgrandfathers death record to get his parents.
Angela's aunt died of cancer. Everyone in that family smokes-well almost. Hope this wakes them up. At least Angela ans Brett quit. Baby is great=He only woke up once the night before. Congrats again to you Anne.
Boy-weather is warmer-Brad has to hook up our air-he keeps taking things apart-I am sure
he has ADD.
Hey Tammy-almost done? Al is out!!! Did you guys see the final of IDOL-what a great show. Bye Mima

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Mima- Things just keep on adding up.. I went for a eye exam today and found out that before I get new glasses I need to have cataract surgery..I went home a started cleaning house. Our daughter is coming for the weekend.Now I ache all over.:p Life is not a bed of roses.Eleni said I am falling apart..:( I am sure God will take care of this.. I hope you can get your stomach in order.. All this stress has done a job on mine..
Now I will stop whinning.. Hello Everybody..Joanne

Joanne, I feel the same way about falling apart! Like you said though, God will take care of it. Take care.

ALL OF YOU take care!!!

3 more days of school with students, then work day.

That's what it seems like-things come in bunches, Joanne. Cataract surgery is not like it used to be-my girlfriend was at work 2 days later. I am looking forward to getting mine done so I can see better. Hope yours is easy. Some people don't need glasses after. But everything reminds us that we are getting older.
Had a terrible day with IBS and some of it is my fault. Better today.
Angela's mother has hepatitis B-she had it before-glad Angela and kids had shots. Now Brett has to go get some. And on top of that her Aunt died.
Great for you Tammy. That's something to look forward to.
Alison didn't pass FCAT reading which she needs to graduate. It's the spina bifida which does not help her remember. When she was little, she couldn't even remember what she had for lunch. I will pick the brains of my co-workers-we must be good for something-what a great collection of brain power. That makes me feel younger-there are people in their 70's scoring. And sharp!!!!! Gotta get food today-movied tonight. Mima

Hey there-is everyone celebrating? Went to 2 cemeteries-25 miles apart. Saw the baby in church-he is adorable!! But here's tje best news-I have been so sick with IBS-worst ever -so I did a search and keep hearing about peppermint capsules. Was near a health food store in Worcester and am taking them. Most of pain and spasms gone but I will let you know!! I didn't think I could go back to work!! Hope everyone is ok-Mima

Hello, I am new here. Hope I can just jump in. I have fibromyalgia and am overweight. This sounded like the best group for me. I recently quit working and now all I do is eat. I worked for 35 years and this is a whole new thing for me. I am kinda looking for another job but not in a hurry for one. I just can't always keep up and I hurt too bad to try.
Well, thought I would just say hello and meet new people. Flash2

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Flash2 -Welcome. It seem that one of the life styles is fighting a weight problem. I have been doing that along with health problems most of my life. I reached a goal weight about 2 years ago but have gained back 5 lbs. I am obsessed with my weight. I joined WW and lost 60 lbs. Then I joined TOPS and lost 14 more. Tops is a support group more so than WW. Unlike you I gained most of my weight while working. There is always food at a nurses station. After retiring and a new knee I finally woke up and got down to taking care of myself. That is really what it is about. Taking care of yourself.
Mima- I have heard of peppermint for intestinal problems.I may try it. I take prilosec daily.I am taking things one day at a time. I go for my stress test tomorrow. I feel sure that it will just be a change of medication when it is all done.Plus keeping my stress level down.
Tammy- One more day post planning for my daughter.. her stress level was out of sight this weekend.. The school system in her area is in a mess and she feels it won't be long before the public gets wind of it. 8 more teachers in her school resigned or went to other schools at the end of this year.They will have a new principal next year. She is hoping that things will get better. The 'good old boy system' is not working there.
Hello Meme,Happy,Candice....Joanne

Here's a little funny for you:carrot:
Why men love to shop...

Mrs. Fenton, our store is considering banning your family from ever shopping with us unless your husband stops his antics. Below is a list of offenses over the past few months, all verified by our surveillance cameras.

MEMO
Re: Mr. Bill Fenton - Complaints - 15 Things Mr. Bill Fenton has done while his spouse/partner is shopping:

1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the rest rooms.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official tone, 'Code 3' in housewares..... and watched what happened.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and asked to put a bag of M&M's on lay away.
6. September 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. September 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they'll bring pillows from the bedding department.
8. September 23: When a clerk asks if they can help him, he begins to cry and asks "Why can't you people just leave me alone?"
9. October 4: Looked right into the security camera; used it as a mirror, and gave us the finger!
10. November 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, asked the clerk if he knows where the antidepressants are.
11. December 3: Darted around the store suspiciously loudly humming the "Mission Impossible" theme.
12. December 6: In the auto department, practiced his "Madonna look" using different size funnels.
13. December 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browse through, yelled
"PICK ME! PICK ME!"
14. December 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumes the fetal position and screams "NO! NO! It's those voices again!!!!"

(And; last, but not least!)

15. December 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door and waited a while; then, yelled, very loudly, "There is no toilet paper in here!"
WOW

Welcome Flash2!! This is a great group to share concerns with. I also have fibro., arthritis in my lower spine, and am overweight. Being in pain is not fun, and it is definitely hard to do things like I used to. I've been doing water aerobics at the YMCA. That has helped me. Also, just walking in the water makes a difference. While I"m in the water, I don't hurt. Feels good!

Joanne, tell your daughter to hang in there. Our school system has really been crazy the past several years. We are getting a new principal at the elementary, so hopefully he/she will be able to make a difference and boost the morale of the staff. The other principal was there for 9 years, and he drove the school into the ground. I don't know why it took the school board so long to see it.

Anne, that was hilarious!! I could see my husband doing something like that!!

Busy weekend. Baby shower for my cousin's daughter who is having twin girls. It was fun. Sunday we had Tim's graduation party at our church. We had it catered, so I could just visit and enjoy. I thought I did great until I tried to get out of bed this morning. Good thing we didn't have school. I definitely wouldn't have been able to go. I've felt so weak, and I've been on the bed or in the recliner the whole day until I checked messages.

Have a good day everyone!

Hi everybody.

Joanne, sorry to hear about yet another problem. This getting older is just NO fun at all. I am having a cardiac stress test as well, along with a Pulmonary Breath Test - but can't get an appt. until Aug 03. So, it is a bit of a wait.

Mima - gosh, I hope the IBS settles down for you. I hope the pepperment helps. Somebody told me that pepperment can cause acid relux, so hope all goes well. I am drinking a very concentrated green tea with other herbal stuff in it, and the IBS has disappeared for me, thank goodness.

Tammy - I am soooo glad that your term is almost over. Glad you enjoyed the grad party and had it catered.

Meme and Candice - hope all is well with you.

Our little gbaby is doing well. Mom and baby came home of Wednesday as Jackie had to have a C-section. They say she is a good baby, so that is great. I will see her on Thursday. So, looking forward to that.

I have had a FM and Arthritis flare in my back. Muscle spasams started last Monday and this is THE first day that I have not had that screaming, acute pain. I am sooooo thankful that the muscles have relaxed. I was taking Flexeril and another med I have with ASA, CODINE, and a MUSCLE RELAXER in it. Also, Tylenol 3's have been a blessing.

Hope everybody had a good long weekend. We had ours the weekend before. The first one of summer.

I think Meme's birthday was yesterday. I have her name on my little calendar beside the computer. Happy Birthday Meme!!

Anne, enjoy the new little one! Send pictures if you can.