Questions to ponder

If someone asked you this today, how would you respond? "I heard that you've had WLS and I'm contemplating it, what do you think?" It worked for me. I'm not the poster child for perfect post-op patient. I'd do it again in a heartbeat and my only regret is not doing it sooner. Go for it. How hot is it where you are right now? DAMN hot...93 with a heat index of 150! (well, maybe 97) What made you smile today? Seeing the extreme case of bed head on my 3 year old daughter this morning. Are you reading any books right now? Title, please. I'm reading 3 - The Secret Life of Bees, The DaVinci Code and The Heart is a Lonely Hunter What TV show do you hate to miss? Extreme Makeover - home edition & Seinfeld Re-runs & Sex in the City Re-runs - I miss them often Have you given anyone a compliment today? I told my boss that her dress was gorgeous. Denise

I must say that it is nice to see this board livening up again... ;) I would say go for it, It has turned my life around and made it totally worth living again. emphisis on living, not just existing! it is 96, feels like 105 (Kill me now!) could you imagine being 150lbs heavier and dealing with this heat?!?! My husband, made me coffee in bed this morning, and woke me with a kiss... he never does that.. yep. Sarah : Marek Halter and The Pampered Chef : Doris Christopher and Warren Buffett. Why is it we never only read one book.. lol Hell's Kitchen - I used to be a chef and it brings back memories and cracks me up. I also love all the CSI and other like programs.. I love seeing how they solve all the mysteries. Yes, I told my son how well he is doing with all his reading, he has put his gameboy aside for books this summer.. can you belive that?!?!, I know I cant! Lee

I'm glad you started this thread. re WLS: I would say that I wish I could have done it without surgery, but I am so much healthier and happier that I would recommend it, if they were like me and could not do it. re weather: It is so hot and humid. It is pure hazy here. I think it was in the high 90's but we expect a *cool* front in the low 90's. lol All five of my children grown and not so grown fighting over pizza. I just finished reading the last book in the Abrahms Daughter's series by Beverly Lewis. I don't have a schedule of shows that I have to watch, but have recently been catching the re runs of Becker and think that it is a really smart comedy. I do like to watch any of the Law and order shows, and HGTV decorating shows. Yes, I emailed a friend and told her how much she meant to the children in our church. She is always ready to take on any challenge and volunteer for all types of activities. Debbie

You're great at coming up with these questions: I think it's your calling in life. "I heard that you've had WLS and I'm contemplating it, what do you think?" It's the best thing I've ever done for myself, but it's not for everyone and it's not as easy as it looks. It still takes work." How hot is it where you are right now? It's only 70! Yippee!! and we've finally had rain and even the grass is starting to look better. What made you smile today? That way I looked in the mirror this morning. Seriously!! This is one of those days when I went "Wow! I really AM thin!" Now tomorrow may be another story. Are you reading any books right now? :Praying God's Will for My Daughter (she's driving me crazy with some of her choices - she's 20) and Oedipus Rex for my college class. No time for light reading right now, but I've got a table full of stuff I'd like to get to. What TV show do you hate to miss? Some of the CSI's and Law & Order: SVU. I also like The Apprentice when it's on. Have you given anyone a compliment today? Not yet.

Julie, My 19-year-old son is making me crazy as well!!! In fact, I haven't seen him in 3 days. I think he's been home and showered, but I don't know for sure. He's supposed to start electronics at the Vo-Tech this fall, but not sure now if that's still his plan. Then again I'm afraid I messed everything up by applying for a job 120 miles away. I told him he could move there with me if I get (and take) the job, but that the Vo-Tech there doesn't have the same program. If I can ever catch up with him, I hope he'll have a sit-down with me (non-judgemental, of course, or he won't for sure!) so we can discuss some of his issues at the moment. And he was doing sooooo well.... Guilt. Worry. I hate it. Linn

Denise, Sorry you have to be the one who does this, but you do it so well. If someone asked you this today, how would you respond? "I heard that you've had WLS and I'm contemplating it, what do you think?" I tell people that it is completely up to them, but that it worked wonders for me. I remind them that it takes a commitment to a new lifestyly. People think I look better than most they know who've had surgery, so I'm quick to remind them that the reason I look like I do is because I exercise regularly. I'm almost like the poster child for WLS, and I'm very cautious of that because I know what it took to get here - and it wasn't as easy as many people think it will be. I work my butt off to look like I do. How hot is it where you are right now? It's supposed to get up to 93 today. Pretty hot for Montana. What made you smile today? My good friend here at work complimented me. Are you reading any books right now? Just finished 'Runaway Jury' and am looking for the next. I only read one at a time. What TV show do you hate to miss? I love my Sunday shows 'Cold Case' and 'Crossing Jordan' but all that's on right now are reruns, so it's no big deal. Then again, I also like Monk, The Dead Zone, The 4400, and The Closer. Have you given anyone a compliment today? I told our program assistant that she really looks good in the color shirt she has on today. Linn

Great questions, Denise! "I heard that you've had WLS and I'm contemplating it, what do you think?" I've been asked this question quite a bit. I tell everyone my positive experience but let them know that each individual should look into all aspects of it, then decide. I always refer them to this web site. How hot is it where you are right now? It's actually been quite comfortable here the last two days. Today it is in the mid 80's. We've even gotten some badly needed showers. What made you smile today? My youngest daughter has finished all the requirements by the bariatric center for surgery. We went to her last nutrition class today. Now, we just wait for approval. Are you reading any books right now? Title, please. Just finishing "Private Eyes" by Jonathan Kellerman. He is my current author of choice. I tend to find an author I like and read everything the library has available. Bad habit! What TV show do you hate to miss? Monk... the only show on right now that's not a rerun. Have you given anyone a compliment today? I told my youngest daughter today how pretty she is. Eyes roll and all I hear is, "Oh, MOM!!"