Hi Ladies My name is Sherry I've been on a wait list for years to go out of Province. I had my pre-approval from MCP several years ago but last fall I got a letter from my surgeon in N.B. saying that because the surgery is done here now, MCP will no longer pay for it and I was off his list. Long story short is that because MCP and my doctor weren't aware of Dr. Pace, I was booted from Dr. Savoie's list and am now at the bottom of Dr. Pace's. I just hope Dr. Pace will get to doing some of the larger ppl soon. I don't know how much longer my body will last. I've been in congestive heart failure before and have had a couple of major health scares (severe pneumonia another time), where my husband was told to prepare himself for my death. I have a huge list of other co-morbid medical problems and in my present condition I'm unable to work. I have trouble ambulating and when my chronic pain and fibromyalgia are bad even dressing can be difficult. The extra weight of course make all these problems so much worse. All I can do lately is pipe dream about a better life after this surgery, whenever that is. Have tried to find the FB group, but with no luck. My friend Nadine tried to add me but it's still not showing up for whatever reason. I'd appreciate it, if someone else would add me as well. I got a magic bullet for Christmas and a new coffee maker so I can make some iced coffee drinks etc. I spoke with Rayleen(sp?) before Christmas and she sent me the information for the liquid diet. I thought since I have some time before I get an actual surgery date, that I'd try to lose at least some before. I'm typically NOT a morning eater, so since the new year I've been trying to have a shake when I don't feel like eating, so I'm at least getting something to help boost my metabolism. I think I'm going to start back going to the pool again as well. Even if I have to muck it going on my own. Christmas was especially hard. My mom baked 16 different kinds of cookies, that she pretty much only makes at Christmas time, not to mention her Cherry cake that includes heavy cream and half a pound of cherries, need I say more! haha! My doctor made a remark at my last blood work saying my blood work was good overall, but my cholesterol numbers were fantastic! Well with all the shortbread (with real butter), Cherry Cake (with real cream), Eggnog (with eggs) and all the sugar content, I'm sure my A1C AND Cholesterol numbers are going to take a hit next time. I don't understand what is wrong with me! I have quit smoking and gotten through some pretty tough things in my life. I don't understand why I can't seem to do this and why when I seem to have a little sucess I sabatoge myself??????????

Congrats on the 8 lbs. lost newfie02. I have to admit, it's not so bad.
It seems I don't stop eating... I said to my husband the other night , "
I think I ate more than you today" LOL.

 hey me also lost 8 pounds and i started the 27..its not bad i miss chewing tho...lol

I have 8 lbs. gone now since I started the liquid diet on the 28th.
WooooHoooo !!!! It's not as hard to follow as everyone thinks. Once
you set your mind to it..... I also love the Cream of wheat .

 Hey DeeDee, all the best on your surgery!  can't wait to hear how it all goes for you. I can see me doing the same as you with the eating and what not.
Terrie Can you add me to the facebook one too, under Wanda Tobin-Hammond.  Thanks