Because we sometimes do not get enough fluids! if you dont get enough fluid intake your kidneys done fill the bladder...the bladder doesnt get full and dosent flush out all the bacteria! sip sip sip drink some cranberry something everyday to keep infection away HAHAHAHAHA I dunno if the Dr would agree but it helps me. nutti

GOT a urinary tract infection.............geeeesh he told me it is common with gastric bypass patients.........wonder why that is?

Yay!! I am so happy, I have hit my first major goal!! Does anyone know how to get a Century Club card??

Richard sooo glad to hear from you!!! I am glad that you are happier now about the surgery and doing better!!!!!!!! Baby withdrawal is awful I still have it (son's in college I miss him like crazy) Glad your family is doing great and the baby is healthy and beautiful and growing! 6X to a 2X WOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!! THAT'S FANTASTIC!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU TOO AND MARCIE AND ARWYN!!!

Hello! Sorry it has been so long since I checked in last... I just never have time anymore. I work 2 part time jobs, and I am a full time student and a first time Dad; all that adds up to one worn out individual. Anyway, here is a quick update with me. I am doing better, food is not always my enemy anymore and my stomach is becoming familiar with food again. I eat my three meals a day usually, and let me tell you, I am happier that I did this. I only weigh about every 3 weeks, and at my last weight I was down 141.5 lbs, and I now wear a size 2 X shirt (I was in a 6X). That's all pretty cool. I interviewed for a couple of jobs with the NM office of the state engineer, and with the NM Environment Department. I don't want either job really, but then again, they pay decent and have benefits. I guess it is time to stop hoping for a job using my education, and going for something to support my family... Yes everyone, I must grow up. I did get an e-mail about my application to grad school at NAU. I got accepted for spring 2008. The problem is that I did not receive any funding assistance. This creates serious doubts in my mind that I will be able to attend. But then isn't that the way things are? Marcie is doing great, except on days she works. Baby withdrawal is pretty tough on her. She has only been scheduled a couple of times. I don't know why, perhaps they just don't need her like they used to. Arwyn is great! She is growing so fast! My little girl is so beautiful! I cannot get enough of her. I love spending my time with her. I am one lucky Dad! For Halloween, she got dressed up like a Jack-O-Lantern and we went around to our friends and family. It was allot of fun. She got baptized a couple of weeks ago at St. Johns here in town. Now that I have her, I don't know why we waited so long to have a child. She has made life complicated and difficult at times, but things are more vibrant and colorful because of her presence. I love that little girl. Hope you all are doing well, and if I don't get back soon, happy thanksgiving. Richard I