You are "Brace-Free, Right???

That alone should make you smile in the new pics!!!
HeHeHe

  Is this Pearl's basic emoticon... without ears and fur???  Sounds like you might have to reel the boy back into your life with some extra nuzzles.   Evil cat feeding neighbors!  Just make sure that they don't fall in love and decide to "keep" him... thinking that he's a lost soul!  Mercy!!!!

Boxers and Kittens are a Bad Mixture... one ends up as an apPETizer!!!!

So the babies are big enough to climb the fence... Your life is truly blessed now...
How's it going???  We need a new post from you, Lady!!!!
Ro

 Awwww...thanks - you are too sweet.  I am kind of getting the, "where have you been" and "why don't you call" from all my friends and family.  I have barely spoken to anyone in months.  I know, I am bad!  
My mom seem to think I will work myself to death and every little sniffle is because of my busy life.  I would not go that far, we all get sick.  Just take some drugs and keep going. 

Thank you for your kind words.

And how have you been doing?  Are you still feeling ok about having your profile open now or is that still difficult for you.  I sure love being able to put a face to you now.  I see no reason to hide it.  You are lovely inside and out.

Terisa

Hi, December Family...  I've had a week of  burning stomach pain, which I thought was caused by being on Prilosec for so many weeks.  Seems that I was wrong... I actually needed more Prilosec to combat the acid.  Actually, I will be restarting an Rx AFTER the long weekend!  My Rx plan requires pre-approval that I forgot about for this form of medication.  Oh, Bother!

My weight has remained the same this week, but it's been harder to eat because the "burning". 

#1 Answer -  I am learning to accept that I have to take supplements and MORE supplements For The Rest of My Life...  perhaps including acid reducer.... Augh!   I am also accepting that sometimes it's hard to post here when things are not going well, but that it always makes me feel Sooo much better after I finally do return!  Support Abounds on Dec. '06 (for all months except August, when we are all finishing-up our summer daze.... Kidding... Just Kidding!!!)

#2 Answer -  I'd tell a pre-op person that they will need time before surgery to "limit" the quantity and increase the quality of their food choices. My "last meal" was a huge IHOP breakfast for dinner!   I'd also tell the person that support and good advice can be found on OH, but that there may be  "not-so-loving" comments on some boards made at times... so to let those quips roll-off quickly.  Finally, I'd mention that friends and family will "react" in various ways to the loss of weight, mostly with confusing (... hurtful.... negative... unnecessary also) comments. 
"Awfully Thin" and  "Skin & Bones" were thrown my way...  Oh, Bother!!!

The comments that the gang gave above are on-target...
I wish that I had had all of your advice Pre-op!!!
Hugs...
Ro

Hey you ! My weigh-in's are on Thursdays --

HW: 295
LW: 184.8
CW: 182.8

#1 So far so good with the Weigh****chers- went to meeting today during lunch- i am a little disappointed with 2 lbs- BUT, i "started" yesterday which usually throws me off. i KNOW i should be happy that i am going in the "right" direction again but you know how hard we tend to be on ourselves.

#2 I would tell then it is the best decision that i have ever made BUT it is not a MAGIC pill. There are a lot of things that must be considered- emotional issues that will surface, or new issues will arise that you must be prepared for. You must always be mindful of what you are eating- this is not a get out of jail free card--more like a 'do-over' card. Take advantage of every moment in the honeymoon phase.

Have fun at the Sara Evans concert. She is so cute, did you see her on password?