Dear Lisa, Thank you for the Valentines Day good wishes. I try to make it a point to tell the people I love EVERY day how much they mean to me. I think it is important, because life gets so busy around us. I hope your day is as good as the wishes you have made for others. Allison

Dear Lorraine, I am happy for you and that things are working out. Love is rare and precious. I will be thinking of you and hoping that things just get better and better. Allison

Debbie You see the problem so your half way there. You CAN do this. Get back to the basics. Become vigilant again. Measure your food before you begin to eat. Use smaller plates. Chew, chew, chew. No drinking with meals this just flushes the food through the pouch and you never feel full. PROTEIN 1st! Vitamins, exercise and DRINK the WATER! You've had a little setback! YOU CAN MAKE THIS A COMEBACK!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!

Hi to all Dec.03 buddies.... 1. Anything new? I had my gall bladder (finally) out yesterday afternoon. 2. How am I feeling? A little sore, especially in the belly button area, but overall, I'm amazed (as was the hospital staff and the surgeon) that I did so well. I didn't have to have one pain medication. 3. I wish I could help on the food demons...I do a lot of "self talk" telling myself that losing control of my established eating habits would certainly start packing on the pounds again. I have more issues with getting in my vitamins...my labs have been good with my "sporatic use" of them, but I know I need to get into a daily habit. Have a good Sunday tomorrow.... luvitsunnyv

Allison, Hi there I have backed away from him for a few weeks and explained just how I felt. Things have changed, I hope for good. I think he understands that I do 'LOVE' him but I am afraid of being loved. Can you understand this? I just need a chance and it seems to be working. I know I can't change him. We both have been alone a long time. I have beeen married twice, he has never been so if he was not sooooo good to me I would be gone. It is hard to find a kind respectable and loving man like this. I am hanging in there and I see a big change in both of us. Enjoy your Valentines Day Lorraine (((HUGS)))