Dear Nona, My weight is down and FINALLY!!! I have made the first goal... to be overweight instead of obese. I now weigh 145 lbs. I am still being very careful because of course, I am trying to get to normal weight. Food Issues...That is a hard question. When I get sad, I want to eat, but I have been very happy lately so it has been easier for me. I would like to get plastics for the New Year, but I am not even looking into it unless I do get to a normal weight. I had a scare on Friday. Lizzie (and Jaime) gave blood at school, and Lizzie turned blue and had convulsions and passed out and scared all the nurses from the Red Cross. My brother is a PA and he said it was a vaso-something reaction and that nothing is wrong with her, but she better not give blood again. She was so scared herself that neither one of us could sleep for a few nights. Hope today finds everyone well and happy. Allison

Ok Everyone! Time for a roll call. Let's see how we are doing. The board is very quiet, so let's make it active. How's your weight? Up, Down, or Steady? Any eating issues? Plans for the new year? Let's hear from everyone!! COME ON! POST!!!! Nona I'll go first. My weight is up. No exercise due to the surgery and now a FM flare. Food issues? You betcha. I eat way too much, and all day long, it seems. New year plans? To finish school, I hope, or at least get another year of it done. Next?

Hi Carol, I'm doing fine now. I can walk upright, drive, am back to work full time and starting to exercise again. It was a long haul, but I still have to take things slow, or I hurt a bit. To get a new belly button, you have to have the cord that is attached to your abdominal wall. If it was removed before, they probably can't give you one. They made mine a little too high. It looks kinda funny, but I'm not complaining. Nona

I can see you! You look fine to me, although you sound like you're downright skinny!! Nona

Md, How are you? I hope someone can help you.Just scream and I am sure someone here can throw some advice in. I don't know what I am doing. I would try writing to the committee. It may take a while but you will get an answer. Nice seeing you. I hope you are healthy and happy. Lorraine