Thank you im counting down the days now !!! LOL

Hi fellow Candadian Sleever lol i just had to say that .

Hi there!!
I'm back from Mexico if you want to give me a call.
1-250-890-0648.
Tricia

I would love to talk! You are so kind to offer. If you feel comfortable send me your number. Because it is an international call it will cost $. So you know I'm not some crazy person, I'm a nurse at CHOC in Orange California, phone # 949-292-8700. I was raised up your way tho, east side if Seattle. Small world isn't it?

I haven't had the surgery yet, still in the process of insurance approval etc. It is so wonderful to hear from a 55 year old success, thank you! A few questions: Was recovery difficult? How long did you take off of work? Are you really not hungry? Has it been a challenge to eat smart or is it still a battle? I'm so worried about failure! Having failed with the band, and every diet before and since, I'm petrified that this "last resort" won't work. I have about 100lbs to lose and with diabetes and high blood pressure rearing their ugly heads I need to do something before its too late. Would you do it again? Thanks for your insights and encouragement.

Happy Birthday!

My daughter is also looking at University of Edinburgh, as they have a partmnership with Emily Carr University, based in Vancouver. We'll see....................

Hi Tricia, I'm from Edinburgh and now live just outside the city. I'm sure your daughter would have a great time if she came to Scotland for a visit. Well done to both of you on your weight loss.xxx

Hello Trish, I am so glad that all is working out fine for you both, I am doing good i have lost 49 lbs so far, still not doing a lot of exercise, don't find the strength and discipline to keep on doing it. but will get on it, by the end of December i want to be at least 205, be under the 215, that is 25 i think i can do it if i get serious, because honestly i am not eating healthy food, I am not helping the surgery and is a shame after all i went thru.

A big hug to you and mimi

Hi Trish, better every day. One of my sites opened so I'm off to the pharmacy to get some tegaderm so it heals from the inside out, using polysporin too. I can't remember if I told you I had a reaction to the pre-op scrub, red blisters from boobs to belly button! Prednisone and betamethasone cream is helping. Other than that its just sip sip sip, I added greek yogurt and that held ok, might try some well chewed cottage cheese next week. but right now my primary source of protien is the 2 shakes each day, they give me 60gm protein which helps.
I'm really happy to see your results! I'm thinking wow that can be me by New Years, I will have not been in the ***'s since my early 20's!!

Aren't people strange!! 50 lbs is noticeable. Maybe hey didn't want to embarrass you. HArd to figure!!

Yeah, nearly 50 lbs now and nothing...You would think a bunch of teachers would be more observant! How am I feeling? Wow, that's a good question. I don't think I put out a vibe but who knows? I actually was talking about watching my carbs with a friend and she was talking about starting a new healthy eating plan. Still...nothing. Ahhhhh! Haha. Going to see some inlaws I haven't seen in awhile. We'll see if they even notice. Thank you for asking!

I'm gutting my office today. Do you think I can throw away notes from 2002?? It feeels good!!

Not one person said anything! lol Oh well, I know, right? I wish I could sit for a few minutes - been pushing school furniture around for 2 days - my poor back. But everything is out of boxes so my room is starting to take shape. Anyway, it's all good - thanks so much for asking!!

Hi all. I am scheduled for surgery september 1st with Dr. Almanza but I am gettin scared and might back out. Can anyone help me with feedback on him? It would put my mind at ease. Thank you!