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Hey there people..where is everybody at ??? We need to liven up this board... Any body got any ideas ??? Do I got to pass out shots at the door and hire strippers ??? Come on...people...let yourself be heard... I wanna share a secret with you. I've never told a soul and I am gonna spill it here tonight at 1:42 am in the morning... I am scared shi**ess of being slim...I can't remember alot about how it feels..but what I can remember about it was that I was full of myself..yup...a 18 year old that thought that nothing looked as good as me. I tell everyone that's why the lord made me FAT....to take me down a notch or two...boy did he ever do a good job of that. If I get lucky enough to have this surgery I sure don't wanna be that bi**h again...I hate the way I look now but I sure do like me as a person. Okay so there...my secret...what's yours ????

Urcnfn, I understand exactly how you feel. I've just started the WLS journey and I'm trying to figure out if this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm trying to find as many people as I can to talk to about this. I posted a request for a chat room. I know about the "main" one, but I want to talk to people from TN. I have used food as my coping mechanism for the last 25 years. Now, I've discovered ballroom dancing. It's wonderful!!!!! I want to be healthy and fit. I want to get married and possibly have a family. I want to travel and experience all that life has to offer. If I continue down the road I was on for the last 25 years, I may not make it. Take care and have a great day, Beth PS...how do you get those cute smiley faces?

Hi Beth, the smiley's are on the right of this screen. Don't give up on your dream. I too have taken to loving ball room dancing after watching "shall we dance" movie. But it's hard to do in a wheelchair. I remember what it was like to be skinny. In 1974 I weighed 102 when I entered into the navy, now I'm 276. I want to be slim again, but having leukemia, I may not be able to have the surgery that I have longed for, for over 2 years. Just think how fluid you will be on the dance floor once you lose the weight. Make that you incentive to go after what you want. Love Kathy

Hi Kathy, How are the chemo pills working? I hope and pray they aren't making you nauseated. I say a prayer for you every day, and have added you name in my journal. You are an inspiration. I am doing everything in my power to make this ballroom dancing work. My knees and ankles don't like to cooperate, but I'm not giving up hope. Everytime my instructor tries to bring me close to him, I get nervous. I can hardly wait till next year. I plan to be 100lbs smaller and wearing a Ginger Roger gown. When we Waltz, I'll be floating on air. Take care. Know I'm thinking about you. Beth

Hey there Beth... I am at the stage of waiting for my insuracne papers to be submitted so I don't have alot of info on after the surgery... I just want you to know that this site is a wonderful place to find the information and support that you are seeking. We are all one here... Holler at me anytime you wanna talk...I am but a click away... URCNFUN !!!

Hi sweetie, why would you be scared shi*less, I would be more scared to live out being obese. More health problems. You aren't 18 anymore, but a mature woman and time to start living a better life. Think positive that you won't be the bi**h that you were once. You'll be fine. Don't give up on your dreams. Love Kathy

Kathy Helloooo, How are you hun ? Doing well I hope... I ain't given up hope for a speedy recovery for you. You hang in there doll and you're gonna make it !!! URCNFUN !!!

Hi sharon, I'm actually doing fine, just tired a lot. But that is to be expected. Dr. says I will have to stay on the pills or treatment injections until death I do part. I am still seeing another Oncologist on the 20th for a second opinion. But not having any real problems with side afffects except for the occasional queasiness or loss bowels. Never know which will hit me each day. so far it's been ok. If my dishes don't get done for a few days, I don't worry about them. If I'm feeling tired or weak, I rest. So thank you for your wishes. I'm tough, I'll be okay. Love ya, Kathy

I know exactly how you feel. Whenever something went wrong in my life I always blamed my obesity, and would say "if only I was thin my life would be so much better. I am afraid that when i am thin my life won't be any better and I won't have anything to blame it on then. Will then have to face the truth I guess. Anyway that's enough soul bearing for me LOL. Talk to you later, Greg

Hello there Greg from Knoxville, I tried to post a reply to you earlier but it didnt go through..so here we go again..please forgive me if you get 2 replies from me... I know what you mean by blaming things on weight. I too and guilty of that. I just checked out your profile and man have you ever lost weight. I bet you feel like a million bucks now... Talk to ya later, URCNFUN !!!