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  • NewLeaf_2
    NewLeaf_2 Posts: 2,116 Forumite
    Thanks for all the good wishes. I am hoping I can beat this one. I am feeling so much better to be home. and just think, I might be able to get thru som NSD's
    Mortgage: £280,752/ £262,515.84
    hmrc:£16760/£5,480.20
    evil credit cards: £41,208/ £37,841
    Car: £18,800/£13,101.18
    Weight 13.9/ 12.6 -1 stone 3
    saving for refurb £2000/£700 1 July 2013
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    That's the attitude!!! There is always a silver lining..well sort of...and the drugs should be ace!!
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • NewLeaf_2
    NewLeaf_2 Posts: 2,116 Forumite
    ok so the stitches have come out today YAY! I still look like a monster but at least things arent so tight

    I joined the 20p savers club and sold the stock I said I was going to so as soon as that clears my bank I am going to clear whatever I can after brokerage fees and taxes.

    This life really is a learning experience and at 42 I have finally figured out less stress makes for a better life.

    xx
    Mortgage: £280,752/ £262,515.84
    hmrc:£16760/£5,480.20
    evil credit cards: £41,208/ £37,841
    Car: £18,800/£13,101.18
    Weight 13.9/ 12.6 -1 stone 3
    saving for refurb £2000/£700 1 July 2013
  • PinotGrigio41
    PinotGrigio41 Posts: 4,213 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I have come to the conclusion that life begins again at 42 NL !

    Glad the stitches are out, take it easy x
    LBM July 2011 - Finally took control Nov 2011 DFD Sometime in the distant future ! :eek:
    Total debts Nov 2011 [STRIKE]£96796.75[/STRIKE]:eek:
    Total Debts JUL 2020 £00.00
    Cleared Jul 2020 £96796.75    :T
    Emergency Fund / Rainy Day - £5500 . DMP Mutual Support Thread 428
  • *Robin*
    *Robin* Posts: 3,364 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Stoptober Survivor
    Good morning NewLeaf, :hello:

    Life is indeed better after 40 - and much better without stitches! :p Am very glad to hear you're over that second hurdle; moving around will be easier now - did you ask the surgeon how soon you can use Bio Oil or Aloe Vera to minimise the new scars?
  • LAM2011
    LAM2011 Posts: 1,432 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper Debt-free and Proud!
    Glad to hear you are more comfy after stitches out. has the bladder / kidney problem resolved itself? Hope you are now in less pain.


    I had my LBM at 42 and although it was hard at first my life is now a lot easier :)
  • NewLeaf_2
    NewLeaf_2 Posts: 2,116 Forumite
    so the stitches are out but I still have steri strips until next Wednesday. Nevertheless this means one vital thing. Shower and no more bird bath whoooo!

    Today is Thanksgiving Day for us expat Americans and I can honestly say I am thankful for each and every one of you that I have met here on mse. x
    Mortgage: £280,752/ £262,515.84
    hmrc:£16760/£5,480.20
    evil credit cards: £41,208/ £37,841
    Car: £18,800/£13,101.18
    Weight 13.9/ 12.6 -1 stone 3
    saving for refurb £2000/£700 1 July 2013
  • LAM2011
    LAM2011 Posts: 1,432 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper Debt-free and Proud!
    Happy Thanksgiving x
  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper Mortgage-free Glee! Debt-free and Proud!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Enjoy the shower, I remember the birdbaths, you never feel clean enough, do you?
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
    Total debt today: £0     - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
    Sealed Pot Challenge member 14
    Save £12K in 2014 - £6,521.90/£6K member 138


  • *Robin*
    *Robin* Posts: 3,364 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Stoptober Survivor
    Happy thanksgiving! :j :beer: :j
    Enjoy your turkey and pumpkin pie feast! :D xx
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