Hey Richard and Carol! I have been saying for a long time that I wish we all used this board versus teh ABQNBB board. I think it might bring a lot more people to the bigger support world of OH in general. Carol and I was talking about this site just the other day and I am glad to see you found it Carol! Okay, let me know what you guys think about trying to convert folks to this board versus just our local board...I have been trying to do both but NM state board is so slow that it really hasn't offered much interest. I try to check it once a week or so just to steer new comers to the local suppor the local support group, etc. If more of us used this board we may be able to provide support for those who live out of town, like Las Vegas and Sante Fe, etc. Okay, I am rambling... See ya later and Happy Holidays!

Hey VIcki- AS Carol posted there are several bandsters in teh area that I am aware of...some come to the ABQ meeting and some don't. Everyone is welcome. There are several wls (RNY) folks on the west side that may be looking for a work out buddy. Why not also join teh ABQNBB yahoo group and post for work out friends. I work out on the east side but I am often looking for folks to do outside things with , i.e., hiking, biking, and in the spring I want to try roller blading again down on the bosque. I love to drink coffee and chat so if you ever want to meet for coffee and a chat let me know - my email is [email protected], send me a message and I will send you my cell number. I get nervous just to put my number out on this huge site. Okay - I would love to meet you. Valerie

wishing you all a very merry christmas and hoping to make some more friends Ila

I will mention it to the group when we get together again, was going to have our party tonight but the snow made it necessary to cancel it Maybe some folks will wanna get together at Starbucks on Sunday though....... I have known about this board for months but just don't remember to check it. I'll give it my best effort though Maybe we can breathe some new life into it Carol j

Hello to Everyone, I have started a list on my OH blog for persons interested in becoming a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL. If you are interested in being a support person please put an entry into the comment spot, just click on my name to go there. Please sign-up for a SURGERY SUPPORT ANGEL, there are so many people that would like someone to give update reports, call them and keep tabs on their well-being after surgery. A lot of patients go without because they don't know how to find someone.