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Hi everybody, I am doing alright.. I have hated the weather lately.. I am having a hard time exercising.. I am very happy and except for trying to eat slowly (which for me is hard) I have to work on that.. I am due to have a post op appointment up in portland but have had to reschedule it due to the weather.. IT SUCKS!! I am trying new foods every couple of days and that is fun.. getting back to feeling normal.. Well I just wanted to say hello to everybody, and wish everyone a happy 2004 and I will post again really soon.. also I wanted to thank everybody for the kind words when I was having a hard time at christmas.. Thank you!! take care Julie

Julie, I'm so glad to hear you are doing well and feeling well. I too understand your frustration with the weather! I can walk in the snow, but the ice? That's kind of scary!! I saw an ad in the mail today for Curves: 50% off membership. I called and they are actually offering 60% off (which is $60) and then it's $29 a month. I think I am going to check it out. It's all women and it's a 30 minute workout (can be double if you wish.) I work in Lebanon and can either go there or Albany. I'm hoping it will work out for me. At this point I don't really WANT to exercise, but I know I NEED to (which was some of my problem before). And I know it will get better as the weight comes off. I missed my first post-op appointment too because of the weather, but luckily I got down there this afternoon (Wednesday.) I've lost 20 lbs, woo hoo!! Hopefully you will get up to Portland soon, I know they are socked in pretty well, but it's got to get better. Well, thanks for the 2004 wishes, I wish you the same! Take care, and keep on doing what you're doing! I look forward to hearing about your journey! ~Lynn Open RNY 12/16/2003

Keep up the good work Julie!