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Yes...you're just the BESTEST Angel...and now you're the Asker Of The Questions! (You do realize that you're STUCK HERE now, doncha, toots? ) 1) Having my ABGs drawn that morning and the possibility of having an arterial line inserted. Both of these HURT like a MO FO, even afterward!! I'm hoping they'll have me snowed for the ABGs, but I'm not sure if they can pull 'em that way. OUCH. 2) ??? I don't embarrass easily...I've pretty much asked everything I want to/need to know... 3) My Mommy, by far! Actually, Da Boss Lady From Hell has been extremely supportive, too (despite her demonic behavior...). I have to give credit where credit is due, and she's been extremely supportive. 4) It was initially to try to reduce (or totally dissolve...please, Lord!) the symptoms of my fibromyalgia. I've since found out that I was "stroke bait", that the meds I was on to bring my triglycerides and cholesterols down to a normal range didn't even TOUCH 'em (my trig. & chole. are "off the charts" due to my metabolic "malfunction"). I'd've had a stroke within a few years if not for this surgery, which will now correct this problem due to its malabsorption function. So it's gone from something to improve my quality of life to one that will probably save my life. Wow. 5) Gettin' my gardens ready for planting, playing in the dirt, feeling healthy and well and appreciating my life again. Yer da bestest Angel , Kathy... Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to all Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-19 and counting!

Wow, cool game Kathy! Thanks!!! 1. I have a fear of failure. That even though I realize this is a tool and that I can do this by following instructions, that I will mess up yet again. I am working on this fear picturing myself NEXT March 2. I haven't thought of anything to ask. Most of my questions are appearing right here on this board. (and yo Joy!!! you don't wear underwear with a catheter ) 3. My husband and my two sisters. 4. For my future. I am 54 years old and we have planned for years to be able to retire in our early 60s and travel with our RV. If I am going to do that I HAVE to live long enough to do it. 5. ooooooooooh, who was that same bat channel person??? .. I loved that. I would hope to be the person I see in my head, many many many pounds lighter not shocked when I look in the mirror and wonder WHO that is. Hugs, Mo (and the Happy Mo Dancin' feet )

Ewww! (I'm 52 and want to retire and do some major RVing too!) Joy

1. What's the thing scaring you the most right now? Pulmonary embolism/blood clots. 2. What's the most embarrassing thing you want to ask and are afraid too?? How do you wipe your butt after being split open....even WITH tongs? Does someone have pictures or sumpin'? Uh, well...nevermind. 3. Who has been your biggest supporter?? Hmmmm - hard to say. I have a lot of support actually. My family is right behind me on this with exception of one brother who accepts it but has fear for me. 4. Why are you having this surgery?? I don't want to die young. I have just developed diabetes and have MAJOR issues with fibromyalgia, bulging discs, sciatica, hiatal hernia, starting with knee problems and probable apnea. As I wrote in my profile yesterday, I don't want to die young and have everyone view my life as full of pain and tragic. If I die from the surgery, at least I will have been doing something proactive to create a better life. 5. Where do you see yourself NEXT MARCH???? Honestly? I think I will be past goal. Goal for me, btw, is to weigh what my driver's license says I weigh. It says 185 and hasn't changed in 14 years. And it was a lie even then! I actually hope to be more around 150 or less even. I have seen a few women who have dropped so much more and gotten thinner than they ever imagined. It will take effort on my part as well because I will have to force myself to exercise and I will have to make sure I follow all the rules, but I think I might be able to do it. God willing. Oh. And I forgot. I also see myself as being independently wealthy. Really. Dina

Oh, I have more answer to #5..... Next March I see myself doing the Happy Mo dance much lighter so that yall won't hear/feel the earth shakin' where ever ya are !!! Hugs, Mo

Aww, c'mon Mo! How will we know when yer happy feets iz dancin' if we don't feel that familiar shakin'? Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to all Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles Zero-minus-19 and counting!

1. well, not being able to eat my NY strips and drinking my diet pepsi. of course, not being able to have my vodka and cranberry at the clubs...and OMG...dancing. i will so miss Micheals Cafe and dancing. 2. well, i didnt think it was embarrassing but my hubby was a little peeved that i asked the doc how long it would be before i would be able to get busy in the sack again. 3. of course all of you on here have be very supportive. but, the oscar has to go to my father. he has been there and back with me through my entire journey(yes...even my hubby hasnt been there like that) he has researched with me, talked with me and encouraged me throughout my 3 yr ordeal....god bless him 4. many people have TOLD ME the reason im having this surgery is because im vain and conceited. i only care about my looks and that i want to look hot and sexy. to be honest...i am conceited. i LOVE the way i look now..so i know with 175 lbs gone my being conceited will be totally out of control. but, since when were they known to read my mind!!! i have 3 very major reasons for this surgery....1. Shawn David 7, 2. Connor John 4, and 3. Shannon Pamela Rose 3. they are my life and my loves. my husband and i want me to be here for them for anything everything and i will be!!! 5.aaaahhhh...next March. definitly thin, healthy, sexy as all get out!! in Disney World on the rides i couldnt fit in last time. and all my piercings...repierced. damn, but i do miss them.

This is a direct response to your #4, Kimmie: TAWANDA!!!!!!!! (Re: "Fried Green Tomatoes" - which, if anyone hasn't seen - run, don't walk to see it, it's awesome!) Anyway, I LOVE seeing confidence! I don't have it much anymore at this weight and I really miss it, so when I hear about people who have been able to maintain it even with the weight gain, I am just in awe. Don't you ever apologize for feeling great about yourself (I can't ever see you doing that, and I barely know you! Hee!) I don't know who and at what point someone decided that we should all schlep around this life meek and afraid to take credit for ourselves. - Afraid to be proud even! So as not to offend some, I won't be as strong with the language as I normally would, but suffice it to say, "That is bad." [You can fill in your own fun phrase - I definitely did. Hee!] Love, Katarina

Aw, cheez! WHO forgot to tell me I was s'posta schlep around being meek?!? Someone's got some s'plainin' to do! Actually, I believe deep in my heart that part of the 'gig' with my sister is that she never saw me as MO (NO ONE did. They STILL don't. All I tell 'em now is "...do you really THINK this hinky insurance would pay if I WASN'T?!?" ). I've maintained a non-obese life my entire life. I've never hurt for a beau, I've had friends and acquaintances aplenty, I've always been part of major social events, etc. I don't ACT like a MO person. It has nothing to do with my obesity...it has everything to do with my personality. I'm more 'reserved' than ever now because of my fibromyalgia...I'm not quite as 'bubbly' when I hurt or when that blasted fatigue grabs me by the short ones and hypnotizes me. But I'm just not one that hides...I try to, I try to sit in the back row, but no one will even ALLOW me to. It's just never been that way since I was born. My sis, on the other hand, has always had self esteem issues, even when she was young or when she was a 'twig'. She's very quiet and reserved, has always been kinda 'nerdy', never fashionable, etc. So for that reason I believe she feels this surgery is meant for people like HER, not like ME. Meek? Man, did I miss that boat, or what? Kimmer Not Meek Zero-minus-19 and counting!

you know, i have 2 sisters...both younger and obese. the youngest, Kristy, who is in weigh****chers now and has lost 34 lbs and has 50 to go has supported me from day one...she just doesnt agree with it. now..the other,Kelly, about 150 lbs overweight and wants to lose it doesnt agree with me at all...shes the one who has it in her head that the only reason im doing this is because of my looks. she says my priorities arent straight...how can i not take my son to his cub scout weekend because ill be in the hospital doing something selfish. i swear...this is how she thinks. on wednesday night she told my parents that the reason im doing this is because shes trying to have a baby and i dont want to see her in the spotlight...I want all the spotlight. Oh yeah sure...well, gee...Kellys trying to have a baby and everyone is now paying her all this attention and not me so i think ill go and have my belly cut open...possibly not wake up and GIVE UP MY FAVORITE FOOD AND ALCOHOL JUST SO I CAN GET ATTENTION....JIMMINNIE CRICKETTS!!!! are people that stupid!!!!...sorry for yelling...ticked me off thank you for letting me get that off my chest and ty Katarina for seeing my confidence as a good thing. Love ya Kimmie