The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. This will be my 7^th year I have presented a Power Point presentation on the 4^th of July to those in my email database of which is now over 1000 people. If you would like to receive this FREE presentation please contact me at [email protected] This year’s theme is honoring our American Soldiers… Again this is a free presentation that I send out yearly…

Most definitely, especially when you are feeling like sh*t.  You're perfectly normal.  It will get better, promise.  CONGRATULATIONS!

I finally had surgery on thursday.  The emotions after surgery were confusing.  I was scared and wondering what did I just do.  I have never had any kind of surgery before.  I am now 3 days post op and starting to feel much better about everything.  Anyone have these kind of emotions after surgery?

Karie

Hi Everyone, I wanted to invite you to the 3rd annual Bariatric Summit on June 28th. We will have good speakers, freebies, motivation and support. Come and join us. It will be held at Regional West Medical Center, 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The cost is 40.00 each. All support persons, patients and people wanting information about surgery are welcome. Call me at 800-790-0006 for registration and information. Hope to see you there. Mona Urwin, RN Bariatric Coordinator

I was to have lap band on June 24th with Dr. Obrien, but my surgery date got moved because of my insurance co. waiting on my one year program before surgery approval.  So, my date is now July 24th.  I have the same worries as you do.  Even doing the 1200 calorie diet has been hard for me and I worry I won't be able to eat chocolate again.  But, we have to do this for our health and think of all the better things we will be able to do with our life.  Hang in there and I will be thinking of you and waiting to hear how you do.  I just pray my insurance will approve me. Take Care!