Positives about being a November Baby!!

I'm down for November 2nd for a lap-rny! Trying to keep things light and my spirits up. Let's list what's great about doing wls in November: Mine is #1 - No Holiday Pounds to cry over in January! #2 - My family won't be counting on me for Holiday Cooking! Come on gal's ring in!!!!!!

#3 We get to get it before the deductibles start over in January.

Mine is November 10th and until I just read what you posted I did not realize that this is the first year probably ever that I will not be making a New Years resolution to lose weight. It feels so free.. Good luck to you! Mindy

Yes so true about feeling free. Mid-west Loosers is starting Obesity Awareness. It is a beautiful bracelet with semi-dark purple crystals, with a ribbon, butterfly, and a heart that says "FREEDOM" It is so pretty. I had to order one. Sandy Pierce of " www.imnotfatanymore.com " has this great website. and they are going to be posted on there for sale. Not sure when but she would like this to become worldwide. People dont understand the everyday struggle we live with. I am sure it goes through their minds, " They can loose weight if they wanted too" Arrggghhhhh 'Its not that we dont want too, WE CANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! and this surgery is not "AN EASY WAY OUT" I am so sick of hearing that. We are putting our lives at risk to have a "NEW LIFE" a "BETTER LIFE" So by getting these braclets out, we can start an awareness. I love the ideal so much.. Also, make sure you all get you medical Id braclets, "Gastric Bypass Patient "No Ng Tube" This could save our lives. Hugs and lots of love Jackie C

Hmmm. I'm glad because when I begin my exercise-walking, it won't be hot outside. I love walking in the fall... and can't stand it when it's too hot, so this is a perfect time to be starting a new healthier lifestyle! blessings to you on your surgery day... we're twins! lynnie

For me it's not having to hold one of the family get-together! I love the day - but all that prep work? You can keep it! I'll have my little broth (I'm 11/22) for Turkey day. My brother is holding the Christmas festivities - by then it'll be mushies I think. Actually I think it's great to have a November date because November is when you really think about giving thanks. And I am so grateful, to my employer, my insurance company and myself for making this decision to better my life physically possible. I hope God watches over each and everyone of us November babies! Cat

If your surgery is real close to Thanksgiving they won't expect you to do any of the clean up cause your still gonna be recovering. Yippee

i like the idea of ending one year with a bang and begining a new with a bigger bang. and not worring about the holiday food.

I, too, am electing to have my lap RNY on Election day 11/2/04! Blessings of being a November baby include the fact that no matter who wins the election, I'll finally be able to start "winning" at weight loss. I also like what Cat J posted about gratitude. I am so grateful that I was approved (by my insurance) and that I can go ahead and have the rny. It's also a positive that I can have a few weeks off work for recuperation, and to learn my new eating / drinking program. Thanks for asking, Susan