Hi there friends. Well here it goes.... 1) As your anniversary of your WLS approaches, are you getting excited as you look back at before and after? 2) Was this surgery all you anticipated, or are you a bit disappointed in your decision? 3) Do you look back often at this time last year? 4)Do you have any comments you would like to make? Have a great day guys. Enjoy life and be heathly which is the most important. Lorraine 1)As your anniversary of your WLS approaches, are you getting excited as you look back at before and after? As my aniversary approaches I am getting so excited, Just knowing I will be able to and enjoy the holidays more makes me excited. I look at my before and wonder why did I wait so long? 2) Was this surgery all you anticipated, or are you a bit disappointed in your decision? I am not disappointed in my decision, just that I waited so long. It is never too late to enjoy life now though. 3) Do you look back often at this time last year? I do look back at this time last year. My surgery was supposed to be on Nov 17th and I was denied. I was so nervous fighting with the insurance company I would up taking tranquiliters from anxiety. I knew I had to keep fighting. I think about at this time I was getting all my liquids in the house for my upcoming surgery. 4)Do you have any comments you would like to make? Yes I do have some comments I would love to make. To anyone contemplating this surgery I would recommend it highly. Yes I was nervous, and I was alot, but I knew I was making the right decision.

Love the new photo Tracy! Nona, I have never had dumping. I wonder if it will creep up on me like it did you? Is this dumping just now starting? Karie

Hi folks, I've found I've started dumping on some new foods. Anyone else have this problem? With me, it's fresh fruit. That is a bummer because I do love an apple for my afternoon meal. Some cheeses do the same. Nona

Hi there Jean, How is life? I sure hope it is good at this time.I am just enjoying life and hope you are also. I had hernia surgery in September. I had stomach pains and it radiated into my back. I had a bit of trouble digesting food, but I have never had heartburn.I am on Pepcid, but I think that now my hernia is fixed my Dr will take me off of that. I would consult with your Dr.We can advise you but its only your Dr who can really give you the best advice. Thanks for the congrads. The same to you girl RNY 12/15/03...245lbs 11/15/04..........133 lbs -112pds

Hi there Diane ;wave: I accept my in my dreams and in my waking hours. Now you know life must be grand HUH? I have the best of both worlds Have a great day......Lorraine