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what do the asterisks in Nigh****chman mean? I've seen this before, but, now I'm very curious.

If you see ****, it means you have the filter for obscene messages.  Any time letters appear in an order that can be obscene, the filter thinks it is.  In this case it most definitely is not, but those letters by themselves can be.  You can change your filter in your profile I believe.

1.  name....Dee

2.  Occupation....Owner, sole operator of Dee-Rags, online do rag business.

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? Post-op, RNY surgery 9/15/09

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS? The first is to get and stay healthy. I want to be able to be more mobile and I'd be lying if I didn't mention I just want to be smaller.

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss? Not too much so far but the Carb Monster has been peeking around the corner. I struggle to get all my water but it's a winter thing more than anything else. Exercise is also a problem. Even after losing almost 130lbs my knees are still a problem. My job is sitting in front of a sewing and/or embroidery machine and I don't always take the time to move. I have all kinds of home workout 'aids' but get so busy during the day I just don't think about it until night when I'm too tired.

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? Mari and Karla's dailies, although since I'm not in maintenence I usually feel like I don't belong there. And I always have to read George.

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here? More upbeat posts, more informative posts. I know we have to post our problems in order to get the help and support we need to badly but it seems like that's all there is. I'd love to read some "I'm doing great and this is what's been working for me" type posts. I'd also like to see more Houston get togethers. I'm envious of all the things the Dallas folks do together.

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? I'd love to have a walking/workout buddy but the local's I've approached aren't interested.

9.  Do you attend support group meetings? Yes, the Pasadena group. I try to get to the clinic meetings but it's hard.

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself? Been together with Beast for 42 years, married for 35. No human kids by choice, all our kids have feathers, fins or fur. Right now we are owned by 2 Chi's, Sophie and Chico, and a little man in a cat suit, Tink. We've been scuba diving for about 15 years, the best thing we've ever done for each other, it's our 'other life'.

Dee...don't hesitate to post on the accountability thread.  It's not just for maintenance by a long shot!  We'd love to have you post every day.  You can even crank it up if you feel like it.

Dee, I second Karla on the "we're glad you post with us on the accountability thread".  I originally started the thread over a year ago and it was to help ANYONE that needed some accountability for whatever aspect of their journey they were on.  So keep posting, I read it several times a day.

Thanks! I guess I just feel like such a Noob compared to you guys!

1.  name - Corina

2.  Occupation - Student

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? 1 year Post-op Lap- Band

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS? Lose 200lbs total, live a happy life

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss? Staying on track, keeping positive.

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? Grateful post and Monday morning weigh-in

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here? Hmm not sure. More uplifting words from people, including me.

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? Maybe

9.  Do you attend support group meetings? None in my area

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself? 16 y.o homeschooled student trying to find happiness not just through weightloss.

1.  name ~ Nell

2.  Occupation ~ Homemaker

3.  Pre-op, post-op or considering weight loss surgery? ~ Should be having RNY 1st or 2nd week of April :)

4.  What are your personal goals regarding WLS? To lose about 200 pounds and finally feel good in my own skin.

5. What do you struggle with regarding weight loss? Getting the exercise in that I need to be doing.

6.  What threads do you like on the TMB? Just signed up yesterday so I couldn't really say just yet.

7. What would you like to see on the TMB that's not here? Not sure

8.  Do you need an Angel, buddy, support group location, doctor recommendation, workout partner or friend to help you? That might be kinda neat

9.  Do you attend support group meetings? Not yet, will start those once my surgery is over. Looking forward to it.

10.  What else would you like to share about yourself? Let's see...I've been married to my DH for 32 years we have 2 grown sons and 3 grandsons. My husband is retired Army and we moved back to Texas about 14 years ago after being away about 18 years, it was good to get back home and I'm not going anywhere else! :) I look forward to getting and giving support and encouragement.

Welcome to the TMB.  Read as much as you can.  There are a lot of people here that have a lot to offer.

Every morning someone starts the WLS Express.  People drop in, say good morning, tell about what they did yesterday or what they are going to do today.  A good way to get to know people.

Most afternoons/evenings, I post the NIGHT WATCHMAN.  It is a place where I gather peoples prayer requests.  All I ask in return is that they keep me updated so I can keep the thread current.  I also use the thread as a place to interact with people.  I work overnight, so I am able to get on the TMB all night long.  Drop by, even if it is just to say hi.

There are other daily threads and weekly threads that people use for accountability purposes.  It's a good thing.   

Nell;

Start working now on feeling good in the skin you're in. It can sometimes be challenging post-surgery to deal with the excess skin and how that messes with your mind, so learn to love yourself no matter what size or shape you are.

Now, if I can only learn to take my own advice.