please share your stories with me...

Here's a link to Henry's speech on the Eve of St Crispin's. It is the source of the phrase "Band of Brothers". http://www.chronique.com/Library/Knights/crispen.htm Jay

girl ... you crack me up (I know I've only told you about 1000 times) Karyn

Awsome link! Now....if the original poster did not get what was put down in words they can hear it! I see I better get out of the gym more often and see some movies! General Karen is lucky to have a Private Nowhere Man in her troops! Debbie

Hi Tami, This is a message from Karen...the no bull ****ter. Let me rephrase my reply to you, as sometimes email words can be read one way but intended to mean something completely different: Are you ready to commit every ounce of inner strength every minute of every day toward your goal of success? Can you stay focused and driven despite the challenges and temptations that the world throws your way? Do you have the support of others or enough of your own stamina to be clear in your sense of purpose while raising small babies? Is there time in your life to focus completely on you? I am sorry that you took my reply as mean spirited. Karen

(osteoprosis, low iron, those problems can be solved with vitamins supplements.. obesity cant be solved with the co morbilitys that go with it.. yea i take my vitamins daily ..get my calcuim in me, but whos to say that a normal person who hasnt had this surgery dont have problems with iron, calcuim defficiancys.. ect ect ect all i can say to you is research..listen to your heart and mind no one can tell you what to do as for me if i didnt have the surgery and loose my weight id probally be dead now. im living more in 3 and a half years than i have in 29 years i was obese off n on.. hey you can die getting a wisdom teeth pulled or walking down the street good luck in your dicion joann

Deciding to have surgery you have to decide if the cons outweight the pros for YOU. The concerns you have may be that the type of surgery you are considering isnt right for you. Alot of people have concerns and fears of the RNY - thats one of the reasons they choose the lapband or another less evasive surery. You might research thoose.

i dont need anymore replys thanks and sorry to have upset any of you and karen sorry i took the reply wrong. tami

Tamico, I sense you feel a bit bruised for having posted here. Tomorrow will be another day. I wish you nothing but the best as you sift through your heart and consider your options. And I sincerely mean this: let us know what you decide. Which ever path you choose, I hope it leads to a life worth living. Nowhere Man/PH/Jay

feel free to email me and we can talk

You might want to spend a lot of time reading profiles of people on the boards. I think that would give you more answers than you'd ever get from e-mails we might send you. Personally I had the surgery at 57 years old. I was unable to stand more than 3 minutes due to pain, taking 5 prescriptions a day and still had horrible blood work. Today I am prescription free and have perfect blood work. Was it all the surgery? No way, this is a lifestyle change. I work out every day between 1-2 hours, carefully weigh the nutritional value of every bite that goes in my mouth and then make a decision on eating or not eating it. I'm not perfect in the eating department but I am aware. My bone density test showed an increase in bone density one year after surgery........go figure. I am faithful in taking my vitamins/calcium daily and following my surgeons plan. I love my lifestyle today and wouldn't trade it for anything. Best of luck in making the right decision for you and your children.