Actually I brought many things to the hospital.  I loaded my Mp3 player up with audiobooks and listened to none of them.  I guess the things that I was thankful for were my toothbrush and a change of clothes on day 2.  Thats about it.  Oh and carmex.

Well, I had my first iron infusion on Friday.  It wasn't a big deal.   I have another one this coming Friday.  Then in 4 weeks we'll check the labs and hopefully they will be good and will stay that way.  

I am stressing about the same thing.  I don't have any medical records about my weight.  I always tried to handle it on my own.  I'm starting the supervised diet on Friday because with my luck I'm pretty sure that's the road I'm going to have to go down.  Plus I'm at the low end of the BMI so I'm certain I'm going to have to do this 6 months.

Hello...I have posted this information a couple of times.  I am inviting ANY gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered members or supporters  to a specific "MESSAGE BOARD"  for our community. Since posting the first invitation several longtime OH members who where not aware of this board have started to post. This is the direct link to the message board. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/gay_lesbian_bisexual_trans gender/posts.html Thank You........Sean

HI everyone it has been a very long time since I have been here and posting and putting a new picture of me on here.  I have to say I am truely sorry for that.  I havent had internet for over a year.  So I will get up to speed on what has been going on with me.  Lets see I have lost over 200 lbs and Kept it off and let me tell you i am so glad for that.  For eating foods found out I cant have dairy products,  any thing with splenda in it or fat free foods.  I cook all the time but I give the food way to friends and family.  Snacking yes I do that but snacking are healthy (beef jerky, peanut butter, fruits and veggies.  I got it so my son has healthy snacks also.  I do wander how my friends on here are.  I think some of us that have had the surgery forget to post on a regular basis.  It isnt because we dont  want to we forget to because we are busy.  Seems like you get more busy as time goes by.  I will try my best to update and post more often.  I will get a new picture of me on here soon I do promise that.......If anyone needs to talk I am here for anyone.....Lynda