Kerri, I think they can go down a bit more than the elbow. I had a brachioplasty done in 2003 and he went down about 5 inches more. I will be asking my ps that question. I weighed a lot more than you did to start, over 130 pounds more... so we'll see. Hugs, Lucy

Thank you, Wendy. Yeah, it's great to have something that we can do together and accomplish a goal. Glad that I could give you a little boost to go on that trampoline! Keep going, I know it must be really tough right now with the low iron, but I know you can do it. Take care, Kerri

Thanks, Lynn. Hope you're having a great week... Doing these long races has it's disadvantages, though. I've gained about 4.5 lbs. this week from swelling and water retention. Ughhh.... Hugs, Kerri

Hi!!! I just came back from my second interview(s). I met with the President of the Medical Staff, President of the Hospital, Vice President of the Medical Staff and then the employees of the department. Whew!! I think it all went very smooth and well. Tomorrow they are interviewing the second candidate, so all I can hope for is to have an answer next week. I did my very best. So we'll see. I really want this job too. It would be a wonderful new beginning for me and who knows , maybe the start to a personal life too I'll keep you all posted. Wish me LUCK! Hugs, Lucy

Definitely have your ferritin levels checked! They can do the rbc's and the hemoglobin too and it will tell you alot about how you are doing. Thanks alot Lynn. Wendy