Roll call for Thursday!

Good morning Ladies and gents.....I want to do my part in keeping this board alive so I thought I will do roll call. The sun is shining and I need to get up and clean but first wanted to do this. I may be going shopping in awhile if my friend decides she wants to go...I am currently sharing a car with my 17 year old and she seems to have it more than me. Hopefully I can come up with good questions.... 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. 3) THE BEST THING? 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? 5) FAVORITE DRINK? 6) FAVORITE STORE? 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? OK I guess that is it...Can't come up with more... Hugs Chris

1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? I do feel I inspire people, I love everything about this surgery and will shout it to the world. I participate in monthly support meetings, I show up at my Doctors informational meeting and speak about the success of the surgery and now I am doing tours of the hospital to ease the patients starting off. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. Constipation enough said. 3) THE BEST THING? They way I feel.. and the friends I made! 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? Walking and shopping...wait I always loved shopping. 5) FAVORITE DRINK? coffee with protein or water 6) FAVORITE STORE? Any mall.....cause now I fit in all the clothes..... 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? The notebook... Hugs Chris

Ok I'll play... It's cloudy and over cast today...waiting for the rain to start. We had new corian counter tops put in this morning and I just finished putting everything back in the cupboards. Now I'm sitting here eating my bowl of cheerios and having a cup of coffee relaxing! 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? yes I do feel as though I've inspired some people..and given them hope that being heavy isn't the end of the world. I wish I lived closer to the hospital to where I could volunteer to talk to people about the surgery. I have not been to a support group meeting since about my 3 month out because the one close to me folded up and it really wasn't very good. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. The gas! Thankfully that has slowed down. 3) THE BEST THING? The way I feel about myself now. 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? Walk without pain or shortness of breath. 5) FAVORITE DRINK? Decafe coffee or tea 6) FAVORITE STORE? any now! 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? I really loved Wild Hogs. Have a great day! Hugs, Anna

Hey chris I'll play along.. 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? *I get email's almost everyday from people telling me how much of an inspiration i have been to them. It's unreal! I give back with every email I answer with lots of questions that I get. I'm not pro but I tell them what worked for me. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. *The 2 hernia's i have now but I'm not stressing it. 3) THE BEST THING? * loosing 200 lbs. 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? *Walking 5) FAVORITE DRINK? *SF grape kool aid.. walmart brand. It's so yummy 6) FAVORITE STORE? *Cato 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? *Beauty shop enjoy the rest of ur day, kay

Good morning.... 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? LOts of people have asked questions and whenever I find out someone else has had it I feel an instant connection, one of our other softball mom's just had it in January and I give her encouragement every time I see her. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. I think now I am so streessed that I will go back to old self destructive habits, I can see it already with the carbs. 3) THE BEST THING? I feel free not so overencumbered I have lots of new ambitions and I stand up for myself so much more, I got myself talking back to my husband this morning and being snotty to him which I would have never done before, I think he is learning to back off and accept that I have an opinion. 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? nada I need to get back to Curves I just have been a slacker since my LBL 5) FAVORITE DRINK? It changes but as of this week I like the lipton greentea mixed berry s/f. 6) FAVORITE STORE? American Eagle/Victorias Secret 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? I have a 4 year old so don't go to the mocies much but as far as Favorites I love as good as it gets and Forest Gump I could watch those over and over. HAVE A GREAT DAY AND THANK YOU FOR POSTING.... TORI

It's a slow afternoon at CalU so I will 'play'........ 1. I am like the poster child for bariatric surgery here. I have been very open about the surgery (both the good and the bad). I have a couple of younger women students who are using the same surgery group as mine and they stop and see me on a regular basis. 2. The worst thing has been trying to change my relationship with food. I LOVED TO EAT. I loved the sensation of chewing and the taste of the flavors. I enjoyed the sense of fullness and the comraderie and fellowship that surrounds the eating expereince. I have lost all of that.......eating is a 'chore' anymore....... 3. The best thing has been how I feel. Other than the fatigue, I feel GREAT. I just wish I hadn't waited until I was 50 to have the surgery. 4. Favorite exercise - none. I still hate to exercise.........but I am consistently working out on my BowFlex...... 5. Favorite drink.........Diet coke.......still and always 6. Favorite store........KOHL'S........I seem to have bought a TON of winter clearance stuff there.........size SMALL. 7. Favorite movie.....March of the Penguins Chris, you're the best for coming up with these - it's ok you couldn't come up with more - LOL Rose from PA

Good Afternoon Chris, 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? I feel like I've inspired my Mom to lose weight & get back on the bandwagon. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. Still about once a month. 3) THE BEST THING? Size 4-6 pants. 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? Walking 5) FAVORITE DRINK? Muscle Milk Light in Vanilla Creme & Chocolate Mint 6) FAVORITE STORE? Victoria's Secret Catalogue & Macy's 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? World Trade Center

Good evening, my days seem busier and busier. I have dinner on the table cooling and thought I owuld check in quickly. 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? Yes - two friends. One of my oldest friends and one of my closest friends have both had surgery since I have. My father is going through the "process" right now. I try to call my friends at least every other week to see how things are going and if I can offer any advice. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. That I did not do it sooner. 3) THE BEST THING? That Faith is kicking my bladder ~~~ 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? Sex - oh that was before too! 5) FAVORITE DRINK? Milk 6) FAVORITE STORE? WalMart Super Center 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? Of all time ~ It's a Wonderful Life

1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? Yes...I talk about it all the time...probably too much. I would love to go up to overweight people I see and tell them about it, but they might slap the crap out of me! 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU. Wishing I could eat something like a fried chicken strip every once in a while, but it just won't go down. 3) THE BEST THING? Wearing cute clothes and feeling so much better 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? Walking in the park when I have time 5) FAVORITE DRINK? Walmart brand SF apple flavoring for water 6) FAVORITE STORE? Coldwater Creek 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? Can't think of a favorite right now. Karla

Hey pretty lady...I have been in my shell a lot these days, but thought I would post today...After the day I had, first there was a shooting a block away from my daycare, then 20 minutes later I get a call from my husband that he was in a car accident and the car we just bought was totaled(although he was ok)....UGH, I am telling you...something's gotta give!!! Anyhow, I hope your day was better than mine! 1) DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE INSPIRED SOMEONE THROUGH THIS SURGERY AND HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING TO GIVE BACK WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? I hope I have inspired someone, though I don't know for sure. I am giving back what I have learned through parenting. I am so much more concerned with what Hanna eats and I make sure she gets all the good foods, I limit unneccessary sweets and junk, but I do it so that she doesn't miss out and still has an occassional treat. I wish my mother had done the same for me when I was young. 2) WHAT WAS THE WORST THING ABOUT THIS SURGERY FOR YOU? the starvation diet in the very beginning days after surgery....pure torture. 3) THE BEST THING? my personality has changed 360 degrees. I am still a bit shy at times, but I used to be completely withdrawn and angry at the world. I am so different now, and totally for the better. 4) FAVORITE EXERCISE YOU DO NOW? I don't...but I do like walking now 5) FAVORITE DRINK? orange lime flavored aquafina 6) FAVORITE STORE? Target 7) FAVORITE MOVIE YOU SAW? Haven't seen anything recent, but my all time faves are Beaches and Dirty Dancing Karyn