Maine board is too quiet

Hey everyone! This board is way too quiet. With two weeks to surgery I find I'm on OH alot and would love to chat with more people from ME. Please save me from lonesome induced paranoia Ann

Hi Ann You're right, it is pretty silent, here on the Maine board. We' need to do something about that, right? I was reading your profile--this must seem like the light at the end of the tunnel for you. I went to my first meeting at EMMC on the 14th, and they've already scheduled me for a sleep study, NUT appointments and Psych testing, all by the end of August. And sometime in there I need to fit in a three day trip to NH. Dr. Clough is going to be my doctor, too, but I havent met him yet. Karen

Hi Karen, I'm finally in the home stretch and it seems like a small miracle. LOL Dr Clough is a wonderful surgeon and I was very relieved when I met him. He is very kind and sincere. I was also a little nervous about having open as well, but I know the pain will be minimal with the epidural. Good luck with your journey and please post, email or send smoke signals, whatever it takes to keep me updated how you're doing. Ann

Hi Anne, Are you from Sanford? just curious, you look like someone I used to chat with yrs ago from Sanford. Michele

Hi Michele, I'm from the Farmington area. It's pretty funny but I hear that all the time. You look like someone I know. I went out with one of my friends the other night and some guy walks up to me out of the blue and gives me a great big hug and says " Beth, I haven't seen you in while, how are you " LOL Hope you're having a good night. Ann

Yes, I am here. I'm so excited for you. I was operated on two weeks ago, and all ready feel better, I can move, I have more energy, I never thought that the reason that I was so tired could have been with so much weight. Ann, you will do just fine, I have learned that taking care of me first, I feel the better for it. I'm in your corner. I thought that my whole world would change, well it hasn't. I'm taking care of my grand children, I'm looking for new line of work. I have the energy now that I didn't before, HMMMM, maybe my world has changed but not in ways that I thought that it would!? That is an interesting idea.....

Linda, I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Thank you for your encouragment, I'm getting pretty nervous but I'm very anxious to get on with my life, a healthier life. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. Take care, Ann

Hi Ann, Just to let you know, I went to the Dr's and dietician, I have lost 34 Lb in two weeks. No wonder I am feeling better!! I have no scales at home. Don't believe in them. If I can do it, you can do it. I like to cook, so I make different things and read labels to make my own concoctions. This way, it's not boring and I look forward to new things to drink and now, to eat. Hope all is well for you....I'm thinking of you. Linda

Hi Ann, I bet you are getting nervous. I will pray for you. I am done with all appointments and waiting for my appt with Dr. Clough. Be sure to let us know how you are feeling when you get home !!! Talk to you when you are a looser. Pam