Aloha Makena,

I just had to respond.  I wrote "ripe age"  not "old" and from what I can tell,  I would never consider you 'old' either!      Enjoy the rest of the week!

Coleen

Aloha to all!

Sorry for the delay in getting back to all, but I'm sure you all have had weeks where the days just disappear.  And boy, have I had one.  Anyway, thanks for all your support and the lovely welcome I received from this board. 

I am now two weeks away from surgery and my mind has become very very active.  Though I've managed to lose a few pounds, it has been amazing to hear my mind say,  "Ahh, go ahead, eat that (whatever) it will be your last chance...",  Now I know that that's not true, and already my habits are changing, however I must admit I am in mourning when I go to Zippy's and see one of those Napoleon Napples (which are begging & pleading with me to take a bite  -  but I stay strong!). 

Here I am at the ripe age of 54, a BMI of over 50, and deep down I know that my life has not ever been about bites, but more about entire mouthfuls.  Had it been about bites I meet be  writing on a different board. 

I did receive the Bariatric Advantage vitamins in the mail and I was extremely surprised on just how good the Lemon Cream flavor tasted.  That certainly lowered my anxiety.  And I'm sending out a thanks for the Netrition site.  The USPS charge for shipping 3 bottles of Davinci came a touch more than the acutal price, but hey, it was worth it.  

I've been also catching up on the board, and you guys are doing great.  I am very hopeful that I will be able to report the same fabulous results that I'm reading here!

So HIgurl, I hope we get a chance to say 'hi' to each other on the 13th.  I've really enjoyed reading your blog.  And to Makena, PinkShrimp, Nicole, Asia, Mami, well, I feel liking I'm already getting to you - so a big mahalo for that.

And Scooby, we did meet at the January info session.  I look forward to hearing more about your journey. I've notice that time is moving very quickly.

Aloha to all,
Coleen 

Hi Nicole!

Congrats on your restriction and everything went well with the fill!!

That bracelet your sister got you sounds beautiful and perfect for your journey to a healthier you!!!

Hi Nicole,

I've just been super busy with work and also back in physical therapy for an old shoulder injury that I keep aggravating. I really  need to take new pics but I did post one on my profile from 2.8.09.

Hopefully I will take some pics this weekend and get some before and afters up here.

Take care,
Ole

 Hi all you Hawaii gals... I remember Vicki asking a few months ago about the DaVinci syrups and I wanted to post that I found a place that will priority mail them to Hawaii for a pretty reasonable price.  I can't find them anywhere on the Big Isle... don't know if they sell them in stores on Oahu, but anyway, wanted to pass this along.

The website is Netrition.com.

Hopefully this will help flavor up those protein drinks a bit!