Roll Call

Hi All: I thought we could start roll call early. I love hearing what everyone is up to and how everything is going. I will start. I just joined InShape (a gym near me). I plan on going tomorrow am after I drop my son off at school. Saturday they have a kickboxing class I want to start up again. I have to get all my outfits for the week together and my food since I will be going back to work on Monday. I am ready to go back but I am still really tired. I have lost 28 pounds so far. I have gone down 2 sizes. I am no longer on ANY meds. I feel great (tired but great)!!! I am so happy I had this surgery and I am greatful for the friends I have made thru this MB and the support group. I want all of you to know if you EVER need support, a friend or anything else I will ALWAYS be there in a flash!!! Let's see I plan on just resting on Sunday. I have this horrible taste in my mouth. I brush, gargle and use s/f mints... I could knock someone out with my breath!!! I started the B-12 shots. I was a bit shocked when I saw how big the needle was but it did not hurt a bit. My PCP doctor will give them to me every month. Well that is what is happening with me. I can't wait to see some of you at the next Yale meeting and hopefully all of you Sept.11!!! Have a sparkling weekend. Chryssie

Hi Chryssie, You sound great! I am happy for you. My plans for the weekend are busy, what else is new? We are having our annual backyard party on Sunday. Every year we have our neighbors and families over for a cookout, swimming, food, and even a moon bouncer for the kids. There is so much to do, I will be cooking and cleaning all weekend! Sunday is ALSO my husband's birthday and our wedding anniversary (7 years). So all in all it should be fun! I am enjoying life so much now that I have been losing weight, mainly because I have tons more energy and have no more aches and pains and fatigue! What a difference a little weight loss makes. I wonder what I will be like when I lose even more! Watch out world!! Have a great weekend everyone! Anne

Anne: Happy B-day to hubby and happy anniversary to both of you!!! I hope you have a great day Sunday. I know what you mean about loosing weight. It makes you feel great hun. I am sure you will be at goal in no time!!! Chryssie

Hi Chryssie and Everybody, Chrssie....I am so happy for you for losing 28 pounds and is wearing smaller size For this weekend, Iam behind my housework and have to do it tonight and tomrorow. I am planning to take my dog for a long walk tomrorow early morning. I will go to check to see if I can do for Jazzercise. It is very close to my house. It is not expensive since Dr Aranow expects me to do this one month after this surgery. The lady who owns this is very nice. On Sunday, I was invited to go my friend's church to listen deaf pastor there. Next weekend will be very busy than this weekend. Have a nice weekend! Kathy K

Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Tomorrow is my daughter's 6th birthday party from 12-3. I bought her a Sponge Bob pinata, and some crafts for the kids to do. After that, we are going to a party in Willington (talk about a long ride!). We lost one of our dear friends to brain cancer 2 years ago, and this is the second annual party his mother has for his memory - all of us get together, reminisce (sp?) and meet up with people we haven't seen in a while. Sunday, NOTHING! Hopefully recooperating from Saturday! ;) I may take the girls to see The Princess Diaries II. Looks so cute!

Hi Everyone! Well tomorrow morning we are off to Maine for a week on the lake. Needless to say, its been very busy and hectic packing and planning. I will not have access to the boards - and I will miss that, but I'll do my best to catch up when I get home. In the meanwhile, I'm still stuck at -98 lbs. It is coming off painfully slow - so please say a prayer that this will break and I'll be on my way towards goal. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 11th. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau Lap RNY 12/3/03 -98 lbs.

Hey Kathy, I will pray for you to break this and you can lose your weight until your goal weight. Have a nice weekend!!! Kathy K