I just found this monthly forum..

And I'm thrilled! People just like me...practically at the same stage... Thanks for all of your imput. paula

hey Paula, welcome! Isnt it great?! You can immediately run to new friends who are going thru EXACTLY what you are to say, is this normal??!! Its so reassuring!! Congrats on your surgery, ya LOSER!! (I love that term now! LOL) Feel free to post or reply to messages... just dont be a stranger! We're all in this together!! Huggggs, Melanie Lap RNY 9/19/05 high 352/current 300/goal 175

I just ran across it, too. Kind of like a "duh" moment...why didn't I ever realize??? Anyway....great to be here and thanks in advance for the support!!