Apparently some folks think I'm trying to profiteer by selling y'all FREE government publications!! The newly revised manual for women, "HEALTHY HEART" has a $4.00 price from its source: the National Institute of Health. I don't get a cent. The May magazine I tease you about is, likewise, a free magazine. AAAAAnd the FREE workshops I mention are just that, I am not charging anyone a cent to attend, though there is a fee to attend the weekend conference. Details may be found at: http://embodysuccess.spaces.live.com Lauralyn

Needed to get the exciting word out for Agel supplements that allows us to never have to swallow or chew another vitamin or any supplement again. Agel vitamins and several other supplements are all in "gel" form and in one time dosage packages. The 2008 Olympic committee has just approved and endorsed these supplements for their 2008 athletes. This is wonderful news for all us bariatric surgery patients and family and friends for bariatric surgery patients. Please go to www.agel.com to learn more about these amazingly powerful supplements that will bounce you back to a healthy and slimmer individual. For more info please email questions to [email protected]

As a volunteer clown, participating in functions to help children, I often ride one of those silly little bikes where my knees are above the handle bars. As a chubby clown I had problems riding them. As a slim downed clown the small bikes are much easier although I prefer my carbon frame, Kestrel Road Bike now. Now that I am almost to my goal I plan to spend the next ten years riding my bike in events across the USA. The plan is to ride in five events each year which will give me whole USA after ten years. There are many bike rides sponsored annually by worthy charitable organizations. Riding my bike will allow me to help others while helping myself maintain my newfound slimness. I wanted to commit to this on the state forums as a reminder to myself that the surgery is only the first step; a life-style change is imperative if I want to maintain. I intend to do that on my bike. Kim

Hey there Guys! Sorry that this is sort of a "Broadcast Message" For all of the Men out on the Obesity Help Boards But I just wanted to drop by an Invitation. It's great to see other men out here. We make up such a small percentage (12%) Of the people having Weight Loss Surgery, But tend to reach our goal weights quicker and with less Or at least Different hassles than the Gals Due to Male physiology. Drop by the Men's Message Board And check out what other men like you are going through. It's been there for just over a year, But every week we have another few men show up with the usual- "So This Is where the Guys are! I thought I was alone!" It's a diverse make up of Dads, Singles, Older, younger, etc... Pre-Ops, Post-Ops new and some Old (at Goal) Post-Ops. Lap-Banders, RNY'ers, DS, VSG's etc... Great bunch of guys with the mutual understanding That WLS - for Men - can be a totally Different Journey. Stop by to add your questions, advice, opinions, and info at- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/ It's Great to know we're not so alone, And that there are others pulling for you. Hope to see you 'Round the Boards! Best Wishes- Dx

Hi Paula, First of all do you have Medicaid? Medicaid WILL pay for this surgery and the doctor to call is Dr. Max Cannon in Payson at 801-465-1701. Medicare does not pay for anyone in Utah at this time. Keep me posted. I would like to know how you are doing. I am 54 and weighed in at 371 the first time I got on the scales at Doc's office. This man is awesome and HE has had the surgery himself. Call him, he may be able to help. Sheila [email protected]