The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?

Well - it's done! I had my lap-band surgery at 9:30 this morning and was discharged from the hospital around 1:30 pm.  I'm tolerating fluids well and having minimal pain so far.  I would appreciated info from others who made it through the liquid diet stage.

They paid 100%! The program fee that I had was because the Dr. that I chose has you pay for a couple of other things like a personal trainer that works for him that you have to go to for 3 months 2 times a week. So yup. They paid 100%! Good luck to you, Blessings, Annie W.

Hello, fellow Boisean!  I'm in West Boise.  About the only trail I'm familiar with is Seaman's Gulch (with its lovely views of the dump!)  Do you know of any on the way up to Bogus?

Where are you?  I am in East Boise and we have quite a few I can recommend! --Michele