Hey Ladies

I miss all of you!!  We are not going to let this board die, or we?  I need everybody's support! I have been off of sugar since Nov. 30th.  I just need to tell somebody that understands! I pray for all of you. The one's that have not posted in a while I worry about. Have a good night. Judy

Hi Judy, I'm very afraid our beloved Board is no longer active. I will continue to check in periodically but it would appear that all the wonderful people that created this 'virtual' family of support have gone about the business of living their lives. I will always think fondly of every single person I ever had the pleasure of exchanging thoughts and feelings with here. I am worried about some of us - as I have become quite active on the Main Board, I've learned so much more about the serious medical consequences of RNY for long-term post-ops. To everyone reading this, please be careful. Please pay close attention to your blood workup levels - even when we are vigilent in supplementing, the malabsorption problem resulting from the surgery can have severe consequences later on - such as for us. I have been diagnosed with osteoprosis because of my low Vitamin D/Calcium levels. Hypoglycemia is a real problem for a huge percentage of long-terms and can become really dangerous (e.g., blackouts, seizures, destroying liver and kidney function). I will continue to learn - not panic but learn - because knowledge is power; we are our best advocates for taking care of ourselves. I am also beginning to look into a possible revision, and not the endoscopic procedures, they do not work. I'm only an email away - and I would hope that anyone reading this will want to stay in touch. Connie would give us the best Christmas present ever if she would just drop in to let us know she's ok. Her photos have been deleted on her profile page - I'm so, so worried... get the support that you need, Judy. Go to the Main Board (not all sunshine and lolipops, I give you fair warning!), or other Boards that might be of help - I remember Margo was very active on the over 50 Board - don't isolate with this, ok? Work with your doctors to get the help that you need, and get involved on these Boards however you can to get the support that you need. My very best and heartful love and support to each and every one of you. God bless, Maureen

Hi Judy...Im still here...I dont think the board is dying, I just think people are pretty busy with the holiday upon us...come new year it will more then likely be back on track...hang in there, you sound as if your doing fine.  Dont beat yourself up over mishaps, just take things one day at a time...so you mess up get on track aghain the next time. You and everyone can do it...I mean shee****s been almost 6 years, and personally I think all of us have done great!

Anyway Im not going anywhere....

me too me too! I'm here! Regularly! At least weekly! hahaha

It is sad to see that we have dropped so many of us who use to post daily or hourly! Yes we've all gone about our lives so its nice when people we've not heard from in a long time drop in and say hello.

ALL of us marchers are an important part of our board. ALL of us have worked hard to be right where we are. I say HURRAY for ALL of us.

I travel the other boards too, its nice to touch base and I enjoy reading the postings from the newbies. Takes me back many years.

So happy hoidays to everyone!

JUDY no SUGAR!!!!! tjat is fantastic!!!! Congratulations I know you'll continue to do a great job becasue you never give up! You are always upbeat even if your down you look at the silver lining and say I can do it and then you do! You are an inspiration to me as I know you are to many more.

KIM!!!!! Where do you get those adorable picture syou put on your name??? Thank you for being a regular! You too never give up and always have something nice and supportive to say.

REENIE! Keep up your wonderful work at letting us know the different things that can happen. Its a help when I go to my doctors I feel armed with power!

CONNIE!!!!! I know your out there somewhere. I know you might not be the same name but you were such a very big part of our board that I know your still stopping in now an dthen to check up on how we are all doing. So I know your reading this right now and saying geesh I wish she'd have put a story on about Paulie the wonder bird!

MARILYN!!!! See you on Face Book my friend!!!!!

Please do not be upset If I've missed anyone my age is showing along with memory lapses!!! No not from surgery! hahahhaha

happy holidays to all and to all a good weekend!