Hello LASS

Well I am on the mending side and coming back with full force. I am doing much better now. I woke up this morning and was able to see my ankles, Pretty sexy, without the extra water weight. Weighed in at 313 lbs today. down another 5 lbs. Just alittle note for those of you who are about to go through gastric bypass surgery that have had there female parts taking out already, Be prepared for the roller coaster ride of your life. The emotions are so up and down, you don't know which way you are really setting. And everything is personal to you. Very scary!!!!!!!!!!!!! But today I feel pretty damn good, Went to the doctors got my staples taken out, he took me off my blood pressure meds. Back in three weeks to see how I am progressing and maybe back to work after that. Thats good news. Bad news is I am still on purreed foods for another three weeks. I am not sure if I will ever get use to it or not. Although it's been fun playing with the food processor. Last night made protien smoothies, I think I should market them. I want to thank you all for respecting my privacy the last couples of days, I really needed sometime to myself, to heal. Thank you, So I am willing to accept your calls once again, I promise I won't bite your heads off. Please accept my apologies for being so rude ladys. Take care fo you, LOL Monica

Hey you! Glad you are feeling better today!! Now we don't have to from you!

It's awesome to know your feeling better. I have been worried about you! When you start to feel icky or depressed, go online and visit Gap or some other clothing store filled with clothing you will be able to wear in no time. I get down every single day because I haven't gotten any closer, but I go online and look at the before and after pictures on this site or go shopping and pretend I am a size 10! Can you imagine??? ME???? LOL! You are on your way Monica to a new life of being able to climb mountains you never got to climb before. Make plans for yourself....here is what I did: I am going to shop til I drop! I am going to fly to Denver and surprise my father, who doesn't know about the surgery, and has always been ashamed of my weight. I want his approval! Damn it, I know it aint' good, but hey, it's what I can do, show myself off! I am going to go on Safari to Africa, I am going to go tanning, and I am going to go dancing! Monica, just think of all the things you will be able to do soon! WOW! How awesome is that?? Brandi

Fortunately you were among friends Glad you are feeling better.. I have those same adorable ankles.. isn't it cool?? I was just showing them to someone the other day .. it was one of my best friends husbands and he asked how I was doing.. I said oh come here you have to see my ankles they are so tiny and cute.. we laughed.. I hope you can make us some of your awesome smoothies at the next meeting?!?? When are you guys getting together any way?

Welcome back Monica! I missed talking to all of you...the board was a little slow for awhile there. Seems that our squad went south for a bit. I'm just hoping that time passes quickly, so you're feeling well, and I'm under the knife. Only 106 more days to go until I'm there. Glad to hear you're doing so well...are you walking enough to heal quickly, or do you want to go to the mall sometime and walk around with me? Let me know if you want to do that. Take care, Monica! ~ Lesa ~