A post for so many of you...

A post that contains messages for so many of you.... in no particular order... (and I apologize if I left someone in need out...) Shannon - I hope the doctor can get you into the gastro doctor much, much sooner than the end of September and that the doctor(s) can find the source of your pain and get you on the road to recovery fast. I, for one, know what it is like to have undiagnosed pain and how completely frustrating it can be and how it wears you down. Keep your chin up and a smile when you can. Brighter days are ahead! Keith - I hope you are feeling much better. How completely and utterly scary. I hope the doctors can figure out a way to keep this from happening again. Holly - I hope that your leg is recovering well from your recent surgery. Betsy - I hope that you are doing much better. I'm so glad that you and Jim have each other. Tink - I hope that your papers get to NIH and that you get approval for their study and treatment plan very soon. Also, good luck with your neck issues. I hope you get find relief from that soon. Best wishes to you and Alan on your life together. Tammy C - I hope that Mark's first surgery went well and that the biopsy results yield a benign diagnosis. Tammy G - Congrats to Lauren on the steps that she is taking. I think the lap band is a great choice especially for someone her age who won't have to deal with long term vitamin/absorption issues. I hope that insurance approval is right around the corner. I hope that Kyle's ankle continues to improve by the day. Christina S - It was so nice to see you the other day. I'm very glad you decided to come to the support group. Nice job dancing there too. I hope that you find that your mood is improving by the day. If I left any one that is struggling out or who is facing big medical or familial challenges, I'm sorry. So many are going through a rough time right now. Please know that I am thinking of ALL of you and sending lots and ots of positive thoughts and energy each of your ways. For the new post-ops, congratulations on the journey you are undertaking. Hang on for a most wild ride. Everyone, I am amazed at what a great group of people we have here. Your progress with this surgery is amazing and astounding. Your strength and fortitude keeps me in awe. Your support and caring truly touches my heart. Love to all! Kathy

Kathy, You are such a doll . Thank you . Many times I come here looking to support others... to challenge and to pray for our friends . I look around to see that this is one amazing group . I can not thank you enough for you and Rich . Your prayers and thoughts are so appreciated . Life sometimes slows us down .. but we are ALL fighters . Look at how far you have come , I am in awe sometimes of your strenght. Please know that I love and respect you... and so happy you are here with us and for us . Always, Tink

Thanks so much Kathy! My mood is a rollercoaster at this point, but I'm handling it better. I think I was just on overload for a few days. Dancing is my passion...so that was alot of fun for me. Once the weight is off a bit more I'll be spending lots of time on the dance floor! Thanks for your kind words and thinking of me, Christina S

David..Your cookies are in the oven.... It's ok- I'm sure it just slipped your mind! Hope you both are doing well!!!!! And baking!! David