Roll Call

Hi Cheryl, Wow you are awesome! You have done really well and I know you will be back on track and continue your journey. Exercise is really important both physically and mentally but it is easy to let it go by the wayside. I guess I obsess about it but I don't want to let it slip away and not be part of my regular routine for ever. I never did regular exercise and I don't ever want to go back. As I mentioned in my email..........YES YOU SHOULD BRING THOSE MINI CHEESECAKES!! They are sooooo good. Can't wait to see you on the 12th. Linda

Hi Linda! Glad to hear your doing so well. I'm 4 month post-op and doing great! I've lost a total of 80 lbs. so far. Thanks for telling us about Coldwater Creek. I just checked out their site. They have some really nice things there. I also see that they'll be opening a new store in South Windsor which is close by. I'll have to check it out. I had to break down and buy some new clothes. Things were starting to fall off! We'll be going up to our cottage in Maine this weekend even though I have a lot to do here. My daughter, Brigette's wedding is next weekend so things are very hectic here. I'm anxious but also can't wait for it to be over so I can relax. I really do need the break so I'm going for it! Yesterday was my daughter's 23rd birthday and our 26th anniversary. Looks like it will be just me and my husband going up so we'll be celebrating on our own. I was hoping both of my daughters were coming up but they both have things planned. I was thinking of going to the get-together on June 12th. Social gatherings have always made me feel uncomfortable (Too worried about what people will think etc.). I would really like to meet some of the people I see on this board all the time. We'll see how things go. Hope eveyone has a good weekend and I'll be talking to you all soon! Lucy

Lucy, Don't feel uncomfortable about going to the get-together. We really want to meet you! We are great people! When you get there, find me quick, and I'll help you to get to know a few people so you'll feel comfortable. Hope to meet you then. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Hi Lucy, So nice to see you posting. Keep an eye on Coldwater Creek, they periodically have 50% off sales on everything on line. That's a great time to shop. Also their outlet department often has great deals too. Its tough to spend the full price on clothes you won't wear for more than one season (if that happens.....) Sounds like you have a busy couple of weeks coming up. Congrats on your daughters upcoming wedding and on your 26th anniversary. That is awesome. I really hope you will come to the picnic on the 12th. This is a different kind of social gathering than any you have been too in the past. We all are either in the same place with you, have been there or want to be at your stage. Life is full of new experiences and this one will be well worth it. Linda

I have to tell you I think Coldwater Creek is branching out! I hadn't gone to the Stamford Mall in months, and I walked in to find both a Coldwater Creek store & a J. Jill store! Needless to say, this was a happy day!! Maybe soon they'll be opening up more stores! Kathy F.

Hey Lucy, Please do not feel uncomfortable about Gathering party. I would like to meet you and would like to ask you some questions since we go same doctor Dr. A. I am only person who is deaf and I know from that people won't say anything about you or what they think since I went there last March without an interpreter. They werevery friendly and support me Hope to meet you on June 12th and come to me (you will find me because I will using sign language but can talk well) since I do not know what you look like Smile !! Kathy K

Hi Linda, First I want to say thanks for the headache remedy! I am using Atkins shakes, and drank them up until bed time last night, and then had a couple ounces during the night. I haven't had a headache all day! That makes me feel so much better. I still am not sleeping well, but once I can get into a bed again I will do great. Thank goodness I have the reclining couches in the living room. I switch between the 2 of them during the night for variety. I am feeling much better overall. I haven't even felt like napping so far today. No plans for the weekend really, I can't put on any of my jeans yet. I am wearing sweats (which I will NEVER wear in public). But my honey of a husband went out and bought me the DVD Lord of the Rings Return of the King, so I will probably watch all 3 over the long weekend. Thanks to everyone who has sent me messages, it really helps!!! Love to you all! Anne

Hi Ann, I am soooo glad that your headaches have gotten better. That was worse than anything else for me. Give yourself time to heal. As you said it gets better each day and before you know it you will be feeling great. I may come join you for the movie watching!! Want to see them all. Hope to see you soon. Linda

Hi Everyone! Ah another lovely rainy day here in CT! Makes me feel like doing absolutely nothing but stay in bed and read (guess that's better than what I used to do - which is sit around and eat all day!!!). I'm now 10 weeks post-op and down 53 lbs (and holding). Have been having some odd lower abdominal/pelvic pain over the last week and a half, so had an ultrasound and am waiting for the results. But in the meantime, I am trying to get in some walking, in between raindrops, and still taking my dance class every week! I am exhausted this week. Of course having to work 12 hour days over last weekend (my company's union was out on strike), didn't help me. So I am taking a few extra days off around this holiday weekend to rest up. If I get too tired my neuro problem starts to flare up and I get tingling in the hands and feet. I do NOT want to go through another round of this disease again! So looking forward to seeing everyone on the 12th. I couldn't make the last gathering as it was the week of my surgery. Of course, I'll be the shy one in the corner since I'm not really good in social situations. So come and say hi! See you all soon!! Hugs, Carla p.s. Maybe we should put together a Coldwater Creek shopping trip!!! Who's in??

Hey Carla, So glad you are over that strike thing and able to get back to a more normal schedule. Please please take care of yourself. You certainly don't want a flare up of your other problems. Congrats on your weight loss!! You are doing awesome. I guess we are going to have to have alot of corners for all you shy folks out there but I think that once we get going everyone will be talking and sharing and making some new friends. Can't wait to see you on the 12th. OHHHHHHH and I'm in!!!!! Linda