What kind of protein supplement do you like? Where do you get it? Do you suggest trying some out before surgery? Thanks Michelle

I have a friend living in Martinsburg, looking for a support group...can anyone direct us? cheers deb

I'm curious if most folks plan their meals for the day in advance (as in at least by supper time the night before you know what you're having for your meals the next day)??? OR, do you just keep an assortment of stuff on hand and pull out whatever appeals to you at the time?? Now I am not saying that it doesn't count as planning in advance when you change your mind and don't do it after all! But, before you go to bed tonight, do you know what you're doing for breakfast, lunch and dinner tomorrow?? Or, will your breakfast tomorrow depend on how much time you have, how hungry you are, and what's left in the fridge???? We've started really thoroughly planning out a week's worth of dinners and doing detailed shopping lists for those meals so that we don't end up needing one last thing that we don't have and can't drive 25 miles (to the closest grocery store) to get! It has saved me money on both groceries and gas as well as resulted in better dinners for the last 3 weeks running. BUT, for my breakfast and lunch on school days when it is just me at home, I have to admit that I don't plan in advance, but rather go to the kitchen, check out the leftovers and such and decide from there what I'll have. I don't normally do any between meal snacking unless I had a really low protein item for breakfast and then I'll get a bit of protein in somewhere between breakfast and lunch, even if it is some nuts or a dish of beans... The fiber in the beans is a plus as well! SO, are you a planner OR do you just grab something when the time comes to eat???

Thank you for your thoughts. Kathy

Hello all I am asking for everyone to keep my stepson in your prayers for the next 7-8 months. He is a US Marine and he called this morning to let my husband and I know that his deployment is being moved up a week. He is leaving for Iraq between Jan 17-19. I have been very upset and worried over him that it is affecting me in a horrible way. I cannot concentrate on anything. I cannot help but worry for his safety. I am trying to be strong for my husband but I am a weakling. He is also leaving a wife who is due for their first child Feb 22. They are going to have a girl. Zoe will be 7 months old by the time Wes returns home. I know that I am not the only parent (or stepparent) to have a child going off to war,but please say a small prayer for Wes. Thank you all in advance and may God Bless you all. Thank you again Kathy