Hi Linda, My surgery was the same day as yours! I'm losing hair, but have lots, so I'm not too freaked out by it. I've been walking every other day. I joined an exercise class in June and got hurt, so I've been unable to work out since then. Just yesterday, I received approval to begin working out with a personal trainer. I'm excited about that. Best of luck... Cindie 308/245/hoping for 130ish

Lara, I will say a prayer.. Upps already said it...What ever they find, what ever needs done it will be done in the arms of God. The Dr will have a helper guiding him and you have a comforter with you. Linda

Well, today I called my surgeon to schedule an appointment regarding my stomach pains. It woke me up at 5:00am and just got progessively worse. His office directed me to the emergency room because of the chest pains. The ER checked my heart and all is well in that department. But the liver and pancreas levels were elevated. So the ER dooctor spoke to Emma Patterson and she explained that it may be a pancreas infection or an ulcer. In either case I must see Dr. Hong tomorrow at 9:00am to have my pouch scoped and checked. Dr. Patterson also explained that I may need surgery to correct the part of the Y that connects to the pancreas. I hope that no surgery is needed. The only good thing that came out of this is that the ER doctor relieved my pain this evening with pain medication in my IV. So I pray that this is something that does not require surgery. I'll find out more tomorrow. Lara

I don't want to be left out! I've lost 72 lbs since 4/5/05! Good job everyone!!!

I can eat anything but sugar and I always eat 4 oz., 3 meals per day. I mostly eat meat and vegetables but I've had bites of carbs here and there. Congrats on almost-century club!