Nice sentiments. Thanks! How did your school assignment turn out? Karen G

Hi Karen, I too have that same problem since the surgery I could probably count on one hand how many times I have gone on my own. I left my job in June of last year and found another one shortly after that, but they offer no health insurance. The worst thing is that I know I am going to have to leave this job and it is the happiest I have ever been at any jobI have ever had just because I need the insurance.. In the beginning I took Milk of Magnesia, than I took laxative pills that were generic and they worked just as well and didn't taste as bad. (It was getting kind of expensive with the MOM anyway) I knew I needed to go to the doctor (because I have a hernia) so I paid 120.00 and that didn't even include bloodwork, and while I was there I told her about my constipation problems and I told her I would usually wait three days and than take something. She told me that is too long to wait and said too take a half a dose every day and see if it made me regular. It didn't. So I guess I'll learn too live with it but maybe her idea will work for you.. To me it is a small price to pay for getting my life back. I hope everything works out for you and good luck and hugs Peg

Hi Vera - read your profile and indeed very inspiring - My name is Jo and am a little over 6 months post op - weighed myself today and was down to 220 - I don't own a scale so that I don't drive myself crazy - like you I don't deny myself anything - except the sugar - if i want somethiing sweet - i limit it it a 3 bite minimum - or just use splenda - but as of tomorrow i will go back to the basics and even try 3 protein shakes a day with 2 small protein snacks in between and i know that i have to kick up my water intake - altough i drink lots of snapple and crystal light - i know tha****er must become my best friend - thanks for reading - have a blessed day

I was so frantic a few months back, I forgot to post it! Yeah, I am there, and past there... now -112! Don't know how to have it documented online, though. HELP! VIEW MY BEAUTIFUL PICS ONLINE, OR SEND YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS TO ME @ [email protected], and I will send mass pics! Congrats to everyone onderland or not... you did it your way! Vera Crew Encourager! 343/231/???

Darlin baby sweetie.... Yeah, it's me! Now what? Vera