Happy Friday & check in to say hello!

Hi all. Happy Friday! What're y'all doing this weekend??? I hope you all have a great weekend! I know I will- My honey has his FIRST weekend off since New Years weekend (no I'm not kidding, though I ish I was)- so- we're very excited to have the time together I've been relatively absent, but trying to be around at least sometimes on the boards. I thought I'd give you an update after my 3 year checkup w/Dr. Aranow. (very late- should have been in Nov of last year- totally MY fault) My B12 was VERY low & my iron was on the low side of normal. Whew- I guess MAYBE I do have an excuse for why I'm exhausted by 8 pm! So, I'm following up qwith my PCP to get my levels up. I think my B12 was like a 6, and my PCP wants it at like 120. So, I had a B12 shot as a starter and I've doubled my sublingual B complex intake, added some folic acid for absorption and am taking iron pills every other day (uuuummm, the really DO cause digestive 'issues' don't they?) So, I'm here to tell ya~ keep on taking those vitamins! They really DO make a difference. I had gotten a little lax with the b12 nd was only taking it 2x a week or so. I only took a multivitamin with iron, never a sep. supplement either. I'm feeling noticably better, about a week after the shot and changes, but still not much. I go back in 4 weeks for a re-check. We'll see what happens. Other than that- all is well. On a personal front... Still struggling to get exercise regularly... Still thinking about more PS- thighs this time... I have officialy moved AGAIN. This makes 3x in the last year... I now live in Gales Ferry with my wonderful BF, Chris. I believe this move will be a keeper! LOL. that's about it. Best to you all- Lisa C

Hi Lisa, Just wanted to welcome you to my local area - smile - I live in Groton and work in New London. Hope some night when not busy with your boyfriend or even bring him to our New London Support Group Meeting, would love to meet you in person. Our next meeting is March 15th and we have a guest speaker who is more than 20 years post-op. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month except September this year at 6:00 P.M. at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, if you need more information please contact me ([email protected]). You have moved to wonderful scenic area with lots of great people and sites! Also I wanted to tell you about Vitron-C for your iron supplemnt that I get at CVS. It does not effect your bowel movements at all and also has the vitamin C already added in it to let your body absorb the iron much better. My iron was in the gutter and this Vitron-C did miracles for me. Again welcome to the area and take care and hope to see you at our next support meeting Lisa - smile Beth

OOH~! I'm going NOW (no kidding!) to CVS to get that. I hate the iron I'm taking- fesol or something like that. THANKS so much for the tip. I WILL try to come to an L&M meeting. It would be great to hear about a 20 yr post op person. WOW! Can't imagine it! My main issue is that I work in WINDSOR- so I don't usually get home to Gales Ferry until 6pm. It would be difficult to impossible to get there on time. But, I'll see what I can do! Thanks for letting me know. & thanks for the welcome!

My Wonderful Angel , Lisa I emailed you private but Want to say WELCOME to our neighbor and I am hoping to see you on March 15th at L M hosptial support group because I want to hear what the lady said after her 20 years post op . It should be very interesting lecture! Hugs Kathy K

My Darling Angelette! Thanks for the WELCOME! I'm glad to be in the area. I hope to get to an L&M meeting soon. This meeting sounds interesting. See you soon, I hope!

Hi Lisa Its great to hear that your so happy!!! I was peaking at your profile and my Gosh your gorgeous!!! In the May 2005 pic, your arms look soooooo fantastic!!!! Did you work out to get them like that? Now that I have lost 66 pounds my arms look like I could jump off the rock wall in my yard and fly!!!! I want arms like yours!!! If you did work out, what type of bicep exerises did you do? Will you and Chris be going to the Spring Gala?? Would love to meet you!!! ~Bethany 266/200/???

Awww, thanks (blushes)! You're so sweet! Well, I think Flying Squirrel Syndrome is pretty common in these parts- LOL! I did do a lot a training (with a trainer) at the gym with my arms and built up some good muscle, which I think helps a lot- I'd say talk to a trainer but- overall, I think I was just lucky that they MOSTLY bounced back- not all the way, mind you, but part of it anyway. Like, as long as I'm standing with my arms by my side, I'm fine. You won't catch me flailing my arms around without sleeves tho- LOL. I can't go to the gala, unfortunately.

Hi Lisa, Welcome to the neighborhood!! I grew up in Ledyard and finally left when I went to College. Have settled in Waterford but my mom still teaches in Ledyard. Brings back great memories!! I am getting away with hubby and 3 other couples for an "Adults Only" week-end. No kids!! We do this once a year and all I can say is "Calgon, take me away!!" We are going to Vermont, some skiing, some tubing and are all set with an hour sleigh ride through the National Forest. Leaving at noon - the count down has begun!! Sounds like things are great with you and I am very happy for you! Glad to see you on the boards now and again. You always have insightful words! Take care, Nancy K

Whoo Hoo!!! Have a BALL this weekend! Sounds wonderful. Thanks for your welcome to the neighborhood!

I am going to talk to Dr Aranow about the new nasal spray B-12- Nascobal when I see him Tuesday. I think it would be better than the sublingual- I honestly can't stand it. I have enough problems with the chewable vitamins- (and they are Spongebob vitamins too!) I have been feeling tired - and notice bedtime is earlier and earlier- I am sure I am anemic as well. OR at least heading that way. The Iron supplements can wreck havoc with your ability to "make" - I think I have been much more "regular" since I added fat free refried beans with Salsa and ground beef to my diet. That and the Wendy's Chili with a scoop of Unjury on the weekend when I am out working- fiber does a body good! As for my weekend plans- I work every weekend. SO that's it LOL!!! Enjoy your weekend (wink wink nudge nudge) with the BF. Are you going to the Gala? I tore into Lane Bryants the other day to find an appropriate outfit- and decided I must go back to shop further later on when I drop another size or two...they really have nice stuff- funny part is before it always seemed like the largest sizes sold out first (when I needed them ) now I had a heck of time finding the 22/24's I am in ....I can't win!!!!!!