I used to write in journal when I felt alone, abandoned or betrayed by people I though were my friends. I still do that once in a while. I made my profile private, so anytime I feel that I need to, I write part of my blog on my profile.

I am lucky I have a partner who is very special and understanding. Plus I am lucky I have 2 great long term friends, who are there for me when I need them, and I am therefore them. I not only like them, but also respect and both are married to good, smart guys. Very special peopke.

Since there were no posts on this forum, I stoped cgevkcheit as often as before.

If you even need to write something, just because, you can always send me PM. Have in mind that I often travel, and sometimes I may not have an access to OH. In 2 weeks we are going on a cruise to Alaska. I am so excited. But work is very busy, and I am stressing trying to do as much as I can .before I leave on vacation.

I've been to Alaska once before, but it was a business trip and beside a beautiful view from the hotel window, I did not do much sightseeing.

I look forward to the cruise. We went but crazy on spending on the excursions, but who knows when we can go on a cruise like that in Alaska, so we want to see as much as possible see.

Hugs.

Hugs Judy. I am glad you posted the update.

I don;t come often to this forums since it is mostly non active, but I try to look at it a couple of times per month.

Condolences to you for your loses. Problem with us getting older is that people close to us are getting older and some of them are "checking out" going to better place.

Depression sucks. when I try to fight it - I feel like i want to crawl into a cave and just sit there. But life goes on. I have loses , so do my friends. I am trying to be there for them, as they are trying to be there for me.

As for 'friends" you talking about - sometimes people get disconnected. Unfortunately - if someone leaves you high and dry as you are dealing with life challenges - their leaving destroys the bond and trust you had with / for them. And that trust and bond - often can't be rebuild.

I also noticed that finding new friends and creating real bond as i get older can be difficult. I am much more careful, more skeptical of people. But good bonds are still possible to make.

I hope you keep improving and getting less depressed day after day. I am pretty sure I need change in medication for my anxiety. The one I am on - are no longer very effective. I hope I can see a specialist soon. I hate the idea of changing those type of meds, but I really don't want deal with the anxiety attacks I am having.

Lets hope our lives can get better for no on.

Hugs.

Hi Darlene: Yes, it's disappointing to see how slow this site has gotten. At one point, some got very "political" and others complained so many started their own discussion group. However, I found the support here to be very helpful and refreshing after my surgery. It's always good to find a group of people who understand our issues because they have BEEN there.

Myself, I just got too busy in RL and fed up with some bickering here but this group IS needed..there are many people who are interested in and planning to have WLS and they need our support and suggestions without prejudice.

I will make a point of checking in much more often.

It seems like yearly I am drawn to here to check in and see who is still here. Not much activity here but do see some familiar faces.

Hello Everyone!!!

when our iron drops to low - it is close to impossible to get it up without iron infusions.

Hopefully the doc can order one for you.