Ok, ya'll know who and what I am. But my friend Debbie does not. I don't know if it will come up in our week long slumber party, but she doesn't know it now. I'm not sure how to deal with the religion question on the hospital files, but if possible, I am just going to go with the flow and not create any waves. So...if anyone happens to be in my room visiting, don't mention my religion. I know Debbie is pretty open about things, but I don't think she is ready to have it just mentioned...at least not yet. Her brother John and I had a disagreement about it one time. We were talking and I sort of mentioned it in a round about way and he just about hit the roof and said something like, "You aren't one of those tree hugger, New Age idiots, are you?" or something like that. That argument was a LONG time ago, probably 15 years ago. He might've changed his own mind in this length of time and after all, I was, at one time, the pianist in a Baptist Church, then I changed to Catholicism and almost became a nun, so I've come a long way Baby in my time too. But, for my stay in the hospital, I should probably "lay low." I don't want to make these people mad at me since they are doing so much for me. I don't think they would get really MAD, mad and decide NOT to help me, but I just don't wanna make waves, you know what I mean? So I just thought I would let ya'll know that just because Debbie and John have known me since the second grade, they don't know EVERYTHING. Hopefully I won't babble something out in some goofy, drug-induced stupor.... I'm looking forward to that drug-induced stupor, by the way.... It usually takes a LOT to affect me, so I doubt it will even phase me, but you never know.

Man, I wish you had bookmarked that profile. If you find it again, let me know. I can't imagine losing that much that quic****ep thinking it will take me two years to lose the 215 lbs. But if I lose it in one, I'm perfectly okay with that. Wow! From 382 to 135 in 9 months! I could deal with that. I'll be deliriously happy if I can get to 160 even. Dang, I dread all that loose skin, but at least I can HIDE IT. You're right...I may not even remember if you are there the first day. However, if I have my surgery on Thursday, I may be leaving the hospital on Saturday morning, if I do like others have done. But I'm going to be in the area for the week after surgery, so we can still get together. You will have to come to me though! We can all firm things up as time gets closer. Love, Joni

I ALWAYS worked evenings when prime time television was on so I never watch TV, unless Im off from work. That reminds me of my WLS co worker. She went to cold stone creamery on our lunch break and thought she was getting a sf ff version of their ice cream. I only had a few bites and did okay, she ate the small cup and sicker than a dog. She blames them for putting in the full fat version instead, but I can tolerate sugar alcohols and unfortunately sugar up to 12 grams and she can't. Who knows it could be that but one thing is for sure, she never wants ice cream again.

Yes! Yes! Yes! You remember I had a choice of having my surgery on August 18th or the 25th, but I choose September 1st because of the foreclosure hearing????? Well, since the hearing is in Tampa and there ain't no way I can get to Tampa, I am going to have my surgery on the 25th of August now! I will be going for my preliminary testing THIS THURSDAY and will be meeting with Debbie too to make OUR preliminary plans. Then...drum roll please....I will be having my surgery on the 25th! I have just waited so danged long for this...there is no point waiting any longer! Besides, it's gonna take a long, long time, even with WLS to lose 215 lbs., so the sooner the better, right???? This way I can reach the century club one week sooner! Oh man, though...I'm in the September group message board. I guess this will put me in the AUGUST group. Well....how about that????

RELAX and take DEEP BREATHS......I bet you didn't breathe the whole time you were writing that!!!! Don't worry about the food and Water. Just let me know what BRAND of water you want and I will take care of that. I've already started working on your protein samples and cream of everything soups Have you met with the Nutrionist and received your aftercare instructions? They should give you a menu......but this is what I lived off of for the first couple of weeks: Applesauce Grits Mashed Potatoes (very runny) Cream of everything Soups Oatmeal crackers (I would soak a few in my soups to get kind of soggy and eat it) Jello Pudding Popsicles That's all I can think of right now.......but keep in mind that your tastes could very likely CHANGE after surgery so you don't need to buy a lot of stuff......but I am getting all this stuff together for you anyway, ..... there, problems averted again!!! NO STRESS Don't worry be happy. Kim