Happy Tuesday!!

Hi, guys!! Its been a while since posting...just living life, yanno? My husband and I went to Disney recently WITHOUT the kids!! It was so wonderful to fly withhout a seat belt extender!! And to be out in the heat and NOT be miserable!! We had a blast, it was like a second honeymoon for us..i have added some pics to my album. My weight loss is at a screeching halt. Had my 7 month appointment . I have some issues with Dr Bours office....minor ones, but still...anyway, saw 2 brand new doctors at my appointment, did not see dr bour...but anyway, i am ahead of the curve. i am 23 lbs from goal, but have not lost any weight in a few months. I did start walking and even JOGGING!! a few weeks before disney and lost 2 lbs...but thats been it so far and i have not been working out since being back from my trip. Still i am so happy with my decision. Everyone out there who is about to have surgery or just had it, TAKE HEED their advice about the 6 month after surgery 'honeymoon phase'....get in your excerise then and enjoy that ride....at 7 months, my weight loss came to a screeching STOP. Also, i have yet to have an appointment with a psychologist. EVER. I had my first one over a year ago when you have to take the crazy test for dr bour....when it was that older gentleman. Never got to see Dr Armstrong for a one on one and still have yet to see Dr Calhoun. the earliest I can see her is Mid May!! And, I have started bingeing....and not sure why except that the old demons are finally back?? I dunno...my husband has even mentioned he has noticed i am snacking alot when i shouldnt be. So at least i have recognized the problem!! Anyway, just wanted to say hello to everyone. Like i said, its been a while since i have posted but i have been lurking LOL!!! Miss you guys and i look forward to getting back to group on tuesday nights, after my sons baseball games are over, he plays on tuesday nights. Although, i am not sure many of you still go??? Love to all of you!! ~Melissa

 A little FYI..  the last meeting I went to a couple of weeks ago, Dr. Armstrong said that she had just gotten off of Obestiyhelp.com to "See if anyone had said anything about group". So she lurks here and reads what we all write.. which I think is very un-professional. If she wants to be of Help, then she should sign up and ANSWER Questions about issues rather than lurking to see if anyone is talking smack about her  This is why so many of our regulars, DO NOT POST HERE ANYMORE. ITS SAD to think that you cannot come here to express your own feelings and frustrations without being WATCHED by someone who just hides behind a screen. And she said then that she was adding 20 hours a month i believe it was, starting in June that she will be using as counseling hours. Unfortunately, that is a little too late for most of us who had surgery around the same time ago, 2 yrs or so.. Since our demons were never dealt with etc. I think the MOST Important time for the psychologist is your time frame now, 6-9 mths post op when you feel like you're forgotten about, the "new" has worn off, etc. But besides that!!!! you look fabulous in your pics!!! I loved the "Sexy" one.. LOL!! too cute! congrats on no-extender!

Jen:   Was it Dr. Armstrong (cuz she's not there anymore) or the new psyc.  Dr. Calhoun???  

My bad!! i didn't even remember her name lol I guess it was Dr. Calhoun then.. Since this was only like 3 weeks ago.. Thanks for clarifying!

I agree with your observation that they should help, especially since you can't get an appointment with them.  guess I'll have to find other meetings to attend    Can't wait to see the "new" you.

Jen, you sexy thang!  Thanks for the heads up, I learned a long time ago that various people from the office lurk from time to time, and it doesnt really bother me. I still love dr bours team and will definately bring up the fact to them that it has been disappointing that i havent been able to get in sooner And thanks for the comments!! ~Melissa

Oh, Don't get me wrong!! LOL I love dr. bour.. he is a GREAT doctor.  my problem is that if someone is going to take the time to lurk that is of that profession, why not join and help those in need ? thats all !  kind of like the plastic surgery board, Dr. LaMonoco from TX That is on Big Medicine actually posts on the plastics board and answers questions etc.. Very helpful!

ok you have been gone way to lng lad you came out of hiding ,you look great !& trust me the carb munchie monster is bad so all we have to do is try our best & not fail ,glad you updated your pics you look great ,      wish everyone would take the time to just share how there lives has changed & update new pics !!!best of luck

Becky, thanks for the words of encouragement! And i love the idea of everyone updating their pics! ~Melissa