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I agree with this. My point was more that she certainly isn't in the position like most of us would presumably be in where she HAS to return to work. This was something that was completely voluntary, so I suppose I was just surprised that she would choose to go on national television with these crackpots so soon after her surgery. Then I thought maybe she was the type of person who feels better with more people around. But like you said, there appears to be a disconnect between what she reveals in her talking heads and what she discusses with the other women. It reminds me of Kelly when she said that she decided to go on RHNY so she could "get away from the same types of people she's accustomed to being around" and that she "never watched the show" before agreeing to be a part of it. Something just does not compute.

Been there, done that. I used to have nosebleeds that were so bad that I resorted to using tampons (yes, tampons) to pack my nose. Hours long, blood running down the back of my throat, blood coming out of my eye if I tried to blow my nose, etc. I was young when this used to happen so I think I must have gotten used to it. Don't get me wrong, it's nothing to shake a stick at but when I read that, coming from Shannon, I just had to say, "Of COURSE this happened to her." And she complains about Vicki being attention-seeking?

Wow, just wow. Who goes on this type of show right after having that type of traumatic surgery? And what types of friends was she expecting to meet during filming? She might do better going to a support group or church or another slightly more wholesome source for quality friends. It bothers me when women (or men, I suppose), always play the, "who cares? Let it go" card. I have a good friend whose mother is very much the same way. I mean, I understand it to a certain extent as I try not to sweat the small stuff in life. But this is RHOC - what exactly will these women do except make mountains out of hole-mills, especially in this iteration of the show. Yes, Peggy has suffered major losses and has gone through a traumatic surgery that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. That stuff certainly puts the other BS into perspective. However, I always find people who respond to any minor escalation with, "so what? Let it go? Who cares" to be dismissive. Like, what WILL she actually show any affect over?

Ah yes, like when Bethenny said, "Did you go to Colombia, the country?"

Kara just posted this on her Instagram re: Hugh Hefner's death Didn't Jeana say that Matt's parents saw her on tv and decided she would be suitable to carry his offspring? That somehow doesn't have the same poetic touch as described here by her daughter..

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Can I get an "amen"? I'm a 34/36 G and I actually lost a significant amount of weight in college. As a result, my boobs took a little bit of a nosedive. I went to a plastic surgeon because I felt like I should get a lift. The consultation upset me so much that I walked out and never returned or considered it again. The guy was such a dick. I vowed then that I would never feel ashamed or like I needed to change myself again. Thankfully, I gained most of the weight back over the last 10 years so now they're basically where they should be again, rofl! In the land of rainbows, I was hoping that Shannon's heavy breathing at the beginning of the episode was her having sex with David. Hell, some guys like a little cushion-for-the-pushing....

I'm saying this in total sincerity - Shannon needs help. If she's already on anti-depressants and this is contributing to her weight gain, then she needs serious therapy. She's a deeply hurt and unhappy person. Honestly, my first reaction regarding everything to do with her is to do an eye-roll, but I really am starting to feel for her. She's latching onto other people and involving herself in drama that's obviously affecting her health. The best thing for her would be to get the hell off this show.

Ryan looks like a serial killer.

What the heck happened at that party? I thought Tamra and Vicki were going to just talk? Shannon coming over to be on "Tamra's side" is just so stupid. What is this, dodgeball? Also, F Peggy's husband for joking that they are taking out fat from her head when she was having her expanders put in. Sorry, those types of subtle digs just grate on my nerves. The image of Kelly getting her boob cast will forever be etched in my mind. I wish I could unsee that. I don't think she's a size G though, that might be Victoria's Secret sizing lol. I wet my pants with the "I don't like, I'm on an ethics committee" with the cut to the clip of Vicki saying she fabricated the story.

Briana and Vicki are both dressing like their former physical selves. Briana had on no pants and Vicki looked like a big, red sausage. I laughed out loud at her "big entrance." Not bringing politics into this, but she looked like the physically embodiment of Hilary Clinton's book, "What Happened?" Don't get me wrong, I think Vicki looks great, but at a certain time in your life you need to accept that you can no longer dress like you did in your 20s. At least IMO. Jeana looks like a wicked witch with her plastic surgery. She was naturally pretty and didn't need all that work. I'm glad she finally had that mole removed. I never understood why a family obsessed with eugenics and appearance never had that removed. How did Ricki weasel his way into this season? Slade looked old AF. The gun gift? Okay, Roy Moore. I also find it to be a big red flag that Vicki didn't realize Steve was carrying - especially when he was watching her grandchildren. Lord.

Lydia and her husband are the most un-sexual people I've ever seen. The thoughts of them having sex a lot make me sick. Is her husband even aware of his parts?

Heck, I'm in my early 30s and I weigh as much as Shannon, lol. And it doesn't bother me! I grew up in Westchester, NY and I'm so over the weight thing. There are so many other things that can be wrong with you physically than being a little bit overweight. The constant reporting on how much you weigh, how much you lost, how much you're eating is just a way to make others feel uncomfortable so you're not alone in it. Steve has the personality of a paper bag. No thanks. The scenes of the women in drag made me laugh. I just can't keep a straight face when people in costumes try to have a serious conversation. It reminds me of a coworker who dressed up for Halloween once and started lamenting about how she was "so f-ing sick of this place."

Re: Shannon's nosebleed. I remember seeing this IG post and it made me laugh. Something about Shannon - she's like Eeyore. I suffered from severe nosebleeds all my life, until I had the proper treatment about 5 years ago. I guess I'm just used to the severity of this so it seemed to me like she was overreacting as usual.

Am I the only one who was wondering why Briana wasn't teaching her children to swim instead of sitting on the sidelines? I think that David's new obsession with exercising is his new mistress. I also had to laugh when Shannon said that he did his first race with Eddie right before their vow renewal and has been obsessed ever since. Maybe Eddie and David have more in common than they think... I do agree that all couples don't share all activities. However, training constantly can put a strain on a marriage. I remember when my cousin had a newborn at home and her husband was training for his third iron man. They never saw him. He's also an attorney and works constantly, and any free time he had was spent running, biking, or lifting. What a bunch of trainwrecks these women are. My life certainly isn't perfect but I can honestly say I wouldn't trade places with any of these women for all the money in the world... Also - Shannon, as a chick who has had weight fluctuations - do NOT try to squeeze yourself into something you wore when you were 30 lbs lighter. Especially if it involves sequins..

I thought exactly the same thing. And oddly enough, I think that what Briana likes in Steve is what she likes in her not-so-altruistic Marine husband. Both of them give me the creeps.

Right, but I guess my point was that he'd notice that she gained weight, so would the actual body fat number matter that much? I guess maybe saying the number out loud is different. I dont know, whatever. Shannon gets on my nerves to no end.

I'm just catching up on the new season now. I am a terrible person but I find Shannon's weight gain hysterical. I'm not pro-fat, and I believe that a healthy lifestyle is important. However, gaining weight is not the end of the world. And I think the fact that she's blaming Vicki is ridiculous. I also think that she's delusional for not telling David - um, doesn't he see her every day? How would he NOT know she's gained weight?

Just watched, finally. I laughed out loud at Shannon's weight gain. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but come on. Don't blame Vicki because your marriage is obviously in the toilet. Yes, Vicki was wrong to say what she did but look in the mirror. I have to laugh that she's essentially blaming Vicki for making her gain weight which in turn blames Vicki for having David no longer attracted to her. If you're that worried about your marriage that gaining 40 lbs is going to drive your husband away, then your marriage wasn't exactly on solid ground to begin with. Briana - how did she get so much money to gut and renovate that house? I get that she 'makes six figures' but really? Isn't she still paying a mortgage in Oklahoma?

Jeana and Kara remind me of Meghan Draper with their affectation. I just want to pull a Sally and say, "what, are you going to go make yourself cry?" In all sincerity, Jeana did actually have a very lucrative career and made serious money early in her life. That's something she has on almost all her coworkers. Where she irritates me is her whole Nazi-like family planning and her lack of backbone with her children.

People are free to make their own choices, but I'd rather eat rat poison than marry or reproduce with that thing.

Am I the only one who was secretly happy that Kelly caused such a fuss this season? I feel like "you get the-cast members you deserve" with these women, lol.

Oh, shoot!

Me too! He was such a waste of space, especially during this revival.

LOL to the trailer. Havasu seems like the trashiest place ever. I really can't believe that she told Tamra that Vicki was embellishing her symptoms and Tamra brought it up during the reunion. What's with those two? Briana, marry Tamra already. To be honest, I wish that Briana were a continued part of the show just dealing with her own family, as I would find that relatable as a woman almost her exact age. But I think she's living in la-la land with her $50K renovation and house in a certain zip code -a lifestyle she so gallantly poo-pooed last season.