A couple days ago, I saw one-derland, then it went away. But I saw it. Then Christmas morning, surprise! I saw one-derland again...that is 118 lbs down from last Christmas. I saw it again this morning...and again....and again...and again...and again! I just had to keep stepping on it, cause I could not imagine it was reallly there. Happy Christmas indeed. My son made a DVD for me of the year in review. He put videos, pictures, and events from the past year into a DVD with music and thoughts from each of the boys and grandchildren. I cried so hard. But I also laughed. And my eyes were opened wide. It was amazing to see the shrinking me. Even I could not deny the shrinkage...Wow! That was really me. What a wonderful gift. Just wanted to share this One-derful news wih all my wonderful OH friends. Thanks.

I am having open RNY with gall bladder removal in Spearfish with Dr. Quigley on Jan 11. I have not gotten approval from insurance on gastric but I did on Gall bladder. Dr says not to worry they haven't denied me yet either. I am nervous and a little scared but extremely excited at the same time : ) I am at Ellsworth AFB, SD. I would love to talk to others in my area : ) Sarah Sorry I made my profile private due to harassment from another member. I am 34 and married and have one son and 2 step children : )

Hi Ila, Merry Christmas to you too!! I would love to be your friend!!! I am always looking for new ones!!! Come chat with me sometime!!!

If you are nearing your surgery date or have recently had surgery and need a SSA... We have started a Surgery Support Angel group on my OH blog. Click on my name ~ Under Tall or Web Medic ~ (right near to the cow) and it will take you to my blog. Go into the SAA group and pick someone you would like to be your angel. Every person on here are just wonderful people and would love to be your angel. If you want to join the group as a SSA, please do. We need you on our team!!

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.