Wow! You have lost 181 lbs? You are my idol. I want to be like you. I am going to use dr. Juarez at st. Luke's 

Can I contact you with questions? I will contact them for counseling referrals. Thx.

Does anyone have the name of a good counselor? I need one while I try to save up my 20% co-pay for surgery. I am approved for the RNY, but I have to pay out of pocket for the band removal. All of this has to be paid before surgery... $6000+.

While I save, I am getting deeper into a depression and I need to talk to someone that won't tell me that if I eat the right foods and exercise, then I will lose weight. I need someone to listen, to help.

Dr. Juarez did my gastric bypass at St. Luke's Hospital.  I loved the fact the entire floor only had weightloss patients and the medical staff worked on that floor only.  The best of the best.  The hospital is very safe and you could always have security walk you and your nurse as you are leaving to your car which will pick you up at the door.  All hospitals have police officers present during evening hours so try not to let that bother you... best of luck.

Heads up: COMPLETE Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Your Weight Matters Convention Details will be released on Monday, March 11th.

All the 411 you need to make your formal arrangements to attend the Convention. In less than 2 weeks you will be able to: register, make your hotel reservations (awesome rate), view the Program Agenda, and the BRAND NEW Convention Web site www.YWMConvention.com dedicated to all things Convention will go live.

More 411: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2013/01/obesi ty-action-coalition-your-weight.html

Can't wait to meet everyone!

~Michelle "Shelly"

Thank you!!!