Finally. I am sorry for the folks who did not participate this month {/shurgs}. Congrats to everyone else! xosm

Thanks Elisa, It truly is amazing how different people are.

Hi Elisa, It's not one of those days, your getting a new motivation. I've been with the same company for the past 6 years, I want out. I want to become a teacher. Everyone thinks I've lost my mind, waiting to change careers. I started a teacher education program a few years ago, but then life got in the way. My mom died and I had given up on what was important. Life got in the way., DH lost his job and now I'm just getting back into school. I should be done in 1 year and I look forward to a job where I"m in control and changing lives. For as much complaining that goes on, I know I would love to teacher rather then being a corporate worrier. I am using my companies money to pay for my teaching courses, so there will be a little bit of time befoer I can quit corporate work and become a teacher. I already have my plan. Once I'm certified, things will be different. I'm 80lbs lighter so I know being an obese teacher won't be in my way. My husband is in his last rung of teacher education and he will graduate. I cannot wait. Now, I want to move to a bigger place, we've been living in a 2 bedroom house and there's a 3 bedroom open. I really want it. However, I'm not sure that's the right decision. I'm fighting it like crazy. DH doens't want to move. You will figure out what's right. I thought about doing a paralegal program but I'm just not that into it. There are too many courses required. Next planning, is xmas. I plan on shopping for daughter next week when I"m off work. Good Luck. JT

Hi Bree, I had my lap band done on February 13, 2006. I have 4.5 in my vanguard band. I have lost 85 pounds but have found myself snacking more this last couple of weeks and I have days that I seem to be able to eat more than others. There are times that I can eat but a couple of bites and I get that feeling in my chest and have to stop. Just spent 3 days is Las Vegas, BUFFETS!!!! Didn't eat like I used to but more than I should have. I did have to leave the table once Pbing. Awful. UP TWO POUNDS. I am due for my 4th fill on the 20th Three days before Thanksgiving!!!! Good luck and keep trying. Barbara

Hey Elisa, I can so totally relate to this post....at least it makes me feel like i'm not crazy or alone in feeling like that. I think when your SMO (as I was), your so limited in what you can do. It really shaped the face of my life, not always in a positive way. Now that I'm thinner, I'm just at the point where I want to rearrange my whole life, but not exactly sure what to do....if that makes sense. Part of me feels like i want to climb the highest mountain and scream out ...I'm the King of the world... the other part of me wants to go back to college and get my law degree....while another part of me just wants to run away from home I'm hoping that this early "mid life crisis" brought on by WLS will pass soon...lol. Scott