The news.

Oh my, don't I love to see the activity on the board. Well, as Cathi and Susan and Margie and I know, we need to plan another get-together. So, I'm thinking a Sat or Sunday. It would be okay to meet in the same town, if you guys think that is okay. When the weather is nice, maybe we can do parks and picnics or hike around on the mountain or something like that. There is a really cool lake north of Russellville, with crystal clear water and huge cliffs and places to cook and picnic. Wouldn't it be nice to bring our families together for swimming and eating. Of course it would have to be during the warm weather. Okay, Cathi I'm with you on staying home in this cold, wet weather. We are expecting ice soon and I hate to get out in this crap. My hubby is working and so is my son. I should be writing or researching but all I can do is surf. I, too, like all the activity on the board and am loving seeing the new folks come out. This is how it begins and soon we will have so many folks on board that we will never be bored or lacking for wls support. Trish, I'm so happy you stopped by and hope that you continue to post and read and stay active. When I began this journey, it was the support from my fellow wls board members that kept me going. Plus, they pointed me in the right direction to get my research underway. Keep us posted and if you have any questions or information that you want to post, go for it. Again, welcome. Susan, I love red beans. I make them at least once a week. I come from a huge family and we were raised on pinto beans and cornbread. Because of that, I never learned how to make beans in a small pot, so I make huge amounts. Hubby and I eat a little, freeze a little, and send the rest over to my son and his roomate. I sure wish we had had the time to swing up your way. Jan and I were so wanting to meet up with you but we were so tired. That's the price we paid for being so rock greedy. Geri, how are you doing? I hope things are going well. Tammy, I have read that a lot of folks have a little weight gain a few years out, but it sounds like you have a handle on it and are doing all the right things. Hope you can meet up with us at our next get-together. Well, that is all I know for today. Hope you guys stay in and stay warm.

Jeannie, Just name the date and I'll be there. Nothing happening here. Shampooed the carpets, gave the puppy a bath, played with my painting, went to Wal-Mart twice and Lowes, got gas in the car, made some rice krispy treats for the boys....And that's bout it! LOL I turned up the heat and I'm getting toast now. Cathi

Hey ya'll. I haven't posted in awhile but I read everyday just usally have nothing to talk about. It is very wet here and supposed to get icy here tonight and tomorrow. I have to get up at 5:30 in the am and hope it's not iced over. I have called the ins co thwo days in a row and no one has called me back yet. Dr. Gibbs office said as soon as they have get the approval lettr or the ins calls with the approval number they can call and check benefits, but the ins co is jacking around. I am calling her supervior mon or tues and see what's taking so long I want a date for surgery. But I guess it's their job to prolong it as long as they can. I seem to be eating everything in sight since I found out that I was getting my surgery I hope this is normal. I am just scared I am overdoing it. My hubby is at work tonight to. I am home with the baby and my mom. My dad is in Iraq, so he of course isn't here right now. Hubby brought me some ribs home the other night from Rivertowne BBQ oh I pigged out almost ate a whole rack of ribs by myself. Jeannie I knew you just needed to hea that lol. WEll, I just wanted to check in since I haven't in a while hope everyone is doing well. I am glad to see all the new people on the board here lately.

Just tell me where and when and I'll see if I can go!! It was so much fun and I sure hope others can come too! Margie

Well guys, Id love to attend a get together. Saturday is better for me, as I usually keep the nursery at church on Sunday morning. But I'd love to be there. But you guys do what works for most, and I'll make arrangements. Its wet here in South Ark. Need hip waders to get to the truck, but it will dry up some day and we'll all fuss cuz its dry. Good luck to all here, glad to see the new folks coming out. Have a great day, will post more later. Rhonda

HI doing ok except for the pain that is still under my left rib cage..it is sharp and pulling when l stand or try to take a deep breath..l dont like it...l would like to get together..l am not that far..lol..I had my first more than soup and pudding food yesterday..refried beans..was very good..didnt finsh them..oh and if my scale is right l am figuring l have lost 20 lbs in a week..is that possible?? geri

Geri, my first couple of weeks, I lost over a pound a day, so yes it is possible. If that pain continues, you may want to call your surgeon.