It is amazing how quickly the time goes by. How is everyone doing this week? My week went OK. I've been scanning the want ads to see about going back to work. Just not sure what I want to do. A bit frustrating to say the least as I don't know what I want to be when I grow up. It's a bit overwhelming to have many choices now that my weight isn't limiting me like it did before. Can't decide if I want to go back to school, work part time or full time or ???? Anyone else going thru career change attitude after WLS? Mary

This week has just flown by. I've seemed to have lost a day or two I think. I've come down with a slight cold since returning home, so trying to get lots of rest and fluids. How are the rest of you doing? Mary

Wish I still was there . . . I would've loved to meet you in person. I moved from Juneau back to Southern Cali here about a year ago. I missed you & your posts! I'm happy that you had such a good time . . . did you happen to make it out to the Mendenhall Glacier? -Amanda ;)

Annette, Plan a cruise now, don't wait. Most cruise lines have fantastic kids programs too. We traveled with my sister, her husband, and their 3 year old in January. He pleaded to go to Camp Carnival each day. Some days he stayed all day, other days just a few hours (totally up to the parents on how long the child stays). For late night events, they even have babysitting done in the camp area in most ships. Great way for the family to vacation together but mom & dad to get alone time too. We have cruised on Norwegian, Royal Carribean, Princess and Carnival (total of 10 cruises in 20 years - our favorite way to vacation). Carnival is our favorite, then Princess. All lines have their pluses and minuses. We choose a destination first OR the port we want to leave from (then pick a destination). I always look at what all ships and cruise lines have to offer before deciding. This time leaving from Seattle was very important so we could spend time with family and friends before and after the cruise. Hal and I meet on the Pacific Princess 20 years ago this week on a cruise to Alaska so it was important to go on Princess and cruise to Alaska. We are members of the auto club so use the travel agent there. I go in and get LOTS of brochures from her and start my research. Also participate on a board on cruisecritic.com. They have great message forums on cruise lines, destinations, questions about cruising etc. Very active site. All ships have gyms, most have walking decks or tracks. So getting in exercise is fairly easy. We take the stairs as much as possible. So many choices in food too so getting in that much needed protein is easy to do too. Mary

Nick, Thanks for posting the Friday thread. It is hard when we gain. I've heard many (myself included) that are up 5 to 10 lbs from their low weight. Definitely harder to get it off now than before. When I worked I bought an insulated lunch bag thing that had blue ice pack in it. That way I could bring things that needed to be kept cold. Would that work for you?? If yes, it would allow you to bring protein to work with you and have it readily available. Can you walk on your lunch hour? That is always a great way to get some exercise in and escape from the work environment even if just for a bit. My main exercise if walking and using the pool. Have a great week. Mary