Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. My name is Sherry and I live in Boise ID. I am in the process of trying to get banded. Have been through the required first few steps. Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself and tell everyone that I enjoy reading all the posts. Have a great day!

Make ins. co. pay for WLS a law!!! Stop the Discrimination of the Obese !!! Sign this online petition to create a law to make insurance companies pay for the treatment of obesity. Also write to your congressmen, I know it sounds corny but it works! Obesity Online Petition http://www.petitiononline.com/07221976/ Find your congress members. http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

Quad-City Gastric Bypass Support Group When: Second Tuesday of every month, 7pm Where: Lewiston, ID Why: To talk about issues having to due with WLS, for support, to share ideas, recipes, information. We will also have a potluck every other month, and a regular clothing exchange. Pre-ops and post-ops welcome. For more information e-mail Kris @ [email protected]

Kris: how are you doing? I think I answered your message board to your personal mail. Anyway, how is the possible support group going? I wanted to offer my house for a meeting if you need. I live in the orchards by Wal Mart. If there is anything I can do to help just ask. I hope to someday meet you in person. Alison

ORLANDO TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!MEET YOUR FAVORITE CHATTERES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DATE MARCH 19-21 PLACE ORLANDO, FLORIDA WHAT IS GOIN ON?------------------------------------------------- BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY. INVITE YOUR GASTRIC SURGEON!!!! THE MORE THE MERRIER THIS IS A CELEBRATION OF WEIGHTLOSS OF PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE!!!!!! WE ARE HEADED FOR AN ADVENTURE OF ROLLER COASTERS AND TRILL RIDES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AT UNIVERSAL STUDIO'S ISLANDO OF ADVENTURE TICKET PRICE IS 45.17---INCLUDES ADMISSION TO PARK AND 10 IN FOOD I HAVE TO HAVE MONEY IN HAND FOR TICKETS BY *FEB. 19TH 2004* TO SEND TO UNIVERSALS CORPORATE OFFICE. WE HAVE TO HAVE 50 PEOPLE GOING TO GET THIS DEAL SHOULDNT BE A PROBLEM!!!!! PAYMENT FOR TICKETS---------------------------------------------- PLEASE GET MONEY ORDER FOR 45.17 TIMES THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE YOU HAVE GOING. EXAMPLE-TICKETS NEEDED 4 MONEY ORDER SHOULD BE $180.68. HAVE MONEY ORDER MADE OUT TO ME. I HAVE TO TURN IT INTO CASHIERS CHECK TO SEND TO UNIVERSAL. NO PERSONAL CHECKS YOU CAN GET CHECK DRAWN FROM YOU BANK FOR THE AMOUNT IF YOU DONT WANT TO GET MONEY ORDER. SENT MONEY ORDER WHICH EVER WAY YOU CHOOSE JUST MAKE SURE YOU SEND IT A WAY THAT YOU GET ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I GOT IT. WHEN YOU SEND MONEY, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW YOU SENT IT AND HOW MANY TICKETS YOU WILL BE GETTING. I WILL EMAIL YOU BACK ON GETTING IT SAYING I GOT IT AND CONFIRM YOU SENT RIGHT AMOUNT FOR TICKETS NEEDED. EMAIL ADDRESS IS [email protected] SEND PAYMENT TO: MELINDA ROSELL MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 3551, LAKE CITY, FL, 32056-3551 HOTEL INFORMATION: I HAVE FOUND HOTEL NEAR UNIVERSAL WHO HAS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO UNIVERSAL. Best Western MOVIELAND---1-4 people Rate is 56.00 a night if you book on orbitz Rate is 59.00 a night if you book on Best Western site both sites says kids under 17 stay free with paying adult. I have group request into Best Western for rate havent heard anything. Make reservation as soon as possible. They have plenty of rooms for the moment. They also have hot tub rooms for 139.oo a night must call Best Western to book that. I am watching rental car prices check with me on latest ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL ME [email protected]