Sounds like you had a great day.

Well, your time is almost here I know that because you are so prepared, this will be easier for you. Just remember to check the TSA website for up to date info on what is allowed in your luggage. You wouldn't want them to confiscate your chap stick or gas-x strips.

What a wonderful way to clean out the freezer. You helped yourself, and a single mom, much better than tossing it. As for not ever needing a freezer again, well, it does come in handy. I find that since DH can't have large portions anymore, we freeze leftovers for future meals. Once I get sleeved too, we will need that system even more. I find that the crockpot & freezer are helpful for cooking and storing heathy food, it has helped us break the fast food habit. Happy packing.

Sounds great, I'm looking forward to it.

I would say that you also deserve congratulations. How cool

Any idea where I can find that Oasis stuff? I want to be prepared.

That is great news. My DH decided on the sleeve, and I was sceptical at first. When I went with him to his seminar, I decided to do it too. At first my PCP wouldn't refer me as my BMI wasn't high enough. But when we met with my DH's surgeon, he encouraged me to fight for it. He said that with my HBP I should qualify. Also have some wicked stuff in family history. Anyway DH's surgeon said that the success rate dramatically increases when couples do this together. He said it is much easier to stay on plan when you work at it together. So, I requested a sleep study, and presto, sleep apnea was my ticket to VSG. I am now jumping through my HMO's hoops. Unfortunately, I won't be able to use the same surgeon as my HMO is no longer using that group. Also, this surgeon is a reservist and has been deployed to Afgahnistan. I am stuck with one of two surgeons that don't have as much experience, and a hospital with an "interesting" reputation. But, I can endure for the goal. All of this to say, that as a couple, you can help each other and you will have a healtier lifestyle. It sounds like this is a wonderful thing for his health too. here's to you both rocking  those sleeves

That was worthy of It's a good thing bathing suits are not the expected attire, I'm still able to use those "whale" jokes. But not for long.  I should mention that a favorite professor that I studied with once said that when we can learn to laugh at our past, we can be more possitive about our future. He probably was quoting someone, but I don't know who.

I've never been to the SM pier, looking forward to it. I'm not at all familiar with the fun things to do around there, so those who are in the know will have to be our guide. DH and I are planning on it. So looking forward to meeting all of you, and the beach fix is a nice bonus. Oh, we are also coming from the high desert.

I think this is my favorite so far. I was never really good at video games, but I was decent at space invaders. Thanks for the blast from the past.

I took inspiration from Frisco and took photos of dinner last night. I made a chicken dish that turned out really good. I took chicken breasts, butterflied them and pounded them out. I then brushed them with pesto sauce, sprinkled on a little shredded Italian cheese blend, place 3 asparagus and then rolled them up. I topped them with more pesto and baked them with the remaining asparagus and some mini sweet peppers. Since I can't figure out how to post the photos on the forum, you can check out my profile, they are posted there. 

Don't quit! Now, that I've given that piece of advise, I also live in CA, there are even more rules employers must follow when it comes to medical leave. There is also the SDI that is taken out of our paychecks. I will look at the posters at work tomorrow to double check some stuff for you about FMLA, CA has even more rules on this. There should be a poster placed in a break room or other conspicous place where employees can read it. How many employees are at you company? If it is a small office that has multiple locations, the total number of employees is what matters. Also, contact your surgeon for an off work order, you'll need that for your SDI anyway. Submit this off work order to your boss or HR dept (keep a copy) and set your date. I am not 100% sure, but it is my understanding in the state of CA, when an employer is presented with an off work order, they must comply. If you do what is required under the law and she fires you, collect unemployment and get a lawyer. In case I can't dig this post up when I get home late tomorrow night (I start my required classes with Kaiser) PM me so I can let you know what I find out.

Well first thing first...welcome to the grandparent club I tell you, it's a whole new ballgame. I have 4, the first one came with my SIL when my DD got married, then 3 more. One of the reasons for my future VSG is so that I can have better quality of life when I get to visit them. They are a 3 day drive, 1 way. Anyway, enjoy every moment you have with her. Oh, and you don't look old enough to have grown kids.