That's too bad. Do you know where she's going? Did they give you an option of staying with her? My doctor left as well, but I'm following him to his new clinic which actually works out well for me cause it's closer.

I had my surgery nearly 15 months ago and am doing very well.

We haven't had any get-togethers since I was pre-op, that I know of.  I started a new job in July 2009 and work Saturdays.  Therefore, the only way I can get to one on any Saturday is if it is scheduled for later in the afternoon.

I don't do Facebook at all and don't intend to do so.

I don't have my updated pic on my avatar because I don't own a digital cam.  Plus, my cell phone does not have a cam.  My cell phone contract has another 4 months to go before I can purchase one with a cam.

 Hi Kelly.  Glad to hear that you're doing well.  Things have been very, very quiet around here lately.  Nothing like back in 2007 when we were all getting our surgeries done.  I don't know if it's that not many people know about this site, not that many people are getting weight loss surgery anymore, everyone who had surgery is doing so well they don't need to think of it anymore, or whatever.  I know I would still like to lose another 25-30 pounds.  Sometimes I see the scale creeping up and panic.  Generally a review of what I'm eating will reveal too many crackers with my cheese, too much cereal instead of a grilled hamburger.  So, I change my behavior and lose the few pounds that creep on.  I need to be more active to get the rest of this weight off, but the Oregon summer of 100 degrees plus is really putting a damper on that!    Waiting for some thunderstorms here and hoping they don't touch off any forest fires!

Linda

Well, I've chatted with the Plastic Surgeon (Mark Jewell, very nice man) and my insurance company.  BC/BS says that the doctor should write to them asking for pre-authorization, since I have a nasty puckered and keloided scar that extends from my pubic bone to my lower left ribcage (this is from part of my spinal surgery -- they had to get my damaged discs out through the front).  It would be rather easy to accomplish a tummy tuck while excising the scar -- just have to take a bit more tissue.  Of course, there would be some lipo too, so I could pay for that part.  It would be great to have most of this paid for by insurance.  The cost isn't too horribly bad, but I'd like to pay as little as possible -- of course!  It would definitely be nice to get rid of this scar.  It can be very painful, especially when I cough or sneeze.  I just hope the new scar would heal more nicely.

Linda

Linda that would be so wonderful, I need to move forward with plastics just dont have the time to take off and do it, I have been thinking more and more about changing jobs and working part time to help take care of my grandaughter maybe I can do it them