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Christina · 10-19-2005, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinatra

Dear Christina,
I just wrote you a message a few minutes ago. As you can tell I am very
prehistoric on the computer. Please reply.

Sinatra,

I am so sorry I didn't reply sooner. Unfortunately I rarely am on the computer anymore.. and I am overwhelmed by this forum as there are so many new people. .(which I should get to know.. argh.. but so little time ya know?) and there are so many posts that I can't keep up anymore.

Anyway I didn't know about the herniated disk until after I had the surgery. I still have pain from it.. or now have pain from it I should say. However, with my RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) I haven't had as much pain, but my Rheumatoid factor has gone up significantly?? Go figure? There are a lot of other aches and pains that have gone away with the weight loss though. I do wish you all the best.. how are you doing now? You've already had your surgery by now..

Christina · 10-19-2005, 07:31 PM

Well I got a new job as a phlebotomist at a hospital. I am a little nervous as I have to get my CPTII license instead of just the CPTI that I have. I have to do blood gases too.. as it is a trauma hospital.. (The only one in North County) And it's affiliated with Pomerado.. any guesses as to where I'll be working? LOL

Anyway I am very excited and should start on my Husbands Birthday next Tuesday.. that kind of bums me out, but the thought that I will actually be working since I haven't worked since April 22nd.. well that is amazing to me.

My ex employer tried to fight the whole unemployment thing after I got off disability, but he lost.. loser!! LOL

I am happy right now.. but still a little depressed, and I can't figure out why. I have a husband who adores me, great friends, and a good kitty.. and we're going to start trying to have a baby early next year.. (like January.. yay!!)

I saw Tracie the day she had the baby, and saw her again yesterday on my way to give my statement to a homicide detective.. (don't ask.. I am not allowed to talk about the case.. lol) Just kidding .. it's no big deal.. something to do with my part time job that I work on the weekends.. well, I did, but can't when I am working at the hospital.. I am not in trouble.. I dispatch so I called in a person down.. (Heroin OD) and he died a couple of days later.. it's routine.. that's all.. anyway back to Tracie.. she's doing great.. she's glowing. I love her to death.. I really do!!! She is like a sister to me, like a few other gals from here. She gave me some of her maternity clothes.. she's a doll baby!!! I swear I don't know what I'd do without you guys!!! I am so thankful for all of the great friendships I have gotten over the past couple of years.. and ya'll know who you are.. each and every one have touched my heart and my life in a different and special way.. even those who I don't or rarely talk to anymore.. but it isn't because I don't love you.. it's just that I am busy.. really .. ok that's an excuse.. I've been pretty lazy lately.

I'm still avoiding sugars and haven't gained any weight back. So I guess this surgery does work if you work at it??

Well that is about it for now.. I can't think of anything else..

stakeda · 10-20-2005, 05:50 PM

Congrats on the new job. It can be very exciting to start a new journey in one's life!

I'm glad that you're doing well and I am looking forward to giving another baby shower and holding a "bundle of joy" in a year or so.

pambragg · 10-21-2005, 07:03 AM

Kina,
It's so nice to hear from you! I've been wondering how you are doing. Great news about starting work on that baby!!! Hey Stacie & I can throw a mean baby shower!!! Congrats on the new job, I am so glad you are out of the old one, it was not good for you. I miss seeing your happy face on the board, even though I am not around here much anymore. Take care and keep in touch my friend. Big hugs to you and Stuart.

Christina · 12-15-2005, 07:26 AM

I still enjoy my new job. It is a great place to work. It is so different working for a boss who actually appreciates me and respects me and values me. Wow what a difference. Everyone knows I have had the surgery done and everyone is pretty good about it. As a matter of fact a few people I work with have had it done too. I have noticed a slight change of trends since I started though. When I first started, like any other hospital job, there was always some kind of food (usually sweets) laying around. Well, I have noticed more and more that the stuff coming in and being consumed is sugar free.. lol I have opened some eyes at work I guess. My habits are rubbing off on others. Oh sure some people can eat sugary snacks and maybe do fine with it, I choose not to go there. My husband and I do allow ourselves the occasional treat of sugar free endulgance, and we're ok with that. We don't and won't eat sugar, it just does not exist in our worlds any longer. I guess we both know that if we knew we could eat it, we wouldn't stop with one.. so we just don't go there.. lol

Life is looking up. I am still on track with my weight.. not gaining, not losing.. just maintaining my healthy weight. I take the stairs at work a lot of the times because the elevators are so dang slow. The only time it sucks is when I have to go the ninth floor.. lol

My husband is great, I adore him still. He treats me like a queen and I feel lucky every day to be waking up next to him. He's been working a lot of overtime lately and I miss him. I feel guilty because I was out for a couple of days with pneumonia and a sinus infection and I know he was making up for the money that I was not brining in. He's a great man.

I miss my friends here, I feel bad that I haven't been in touch. I hadn't been on the forum for almost 2 months. I didn't know about Rain's holiday party, I just found out about Dr. C's holiday party. I would love to go tonight, but I would have to come straight from work.. and I don't have the address or directions. If someone wanted to call me and let me know how to get there, I would sure stop by for a moment??? Anyway I have to get ready for work now.. I miss everyone here and will try to get on here more often.. argh!!

Jeanie · 12-15-2005, 09:47 AM

Its nice to hear from you again. I glad that everything is going good for you guys. I hope to see you tonight!

Americanwoman397 · 12-15-2005, 12:49 PM

Kina

I'm so glad to hear from you. I'm glad things are going well. I can't wait till we can get together and catch up. Will you PM me your email address so that we can chat? Love ya girl