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It septemeber. I'm so greatful the dog days of summer are over with. I have a busy month ahead of me. My sibling is supposedly relocating from NY to Charlotte. I'm excited, but nervous for them. I am starting back at school, Chloe is in kindergarten, and Joe is going to 3rd grade (student teacher). I am hoping that we can knock out the next year or so and get on to my next career. Take care and enjoy these wonderful sunny days!!! Jennifer

:confused: Happy New Year everyone. Yes, I'm fine, been lurking alot more than writing. Has anyone tried the flylady.net program? I am anxious to declutter because honestly, my daughter is 5 and I still have most of the infant items that I don't need. I am going to sell everything, high chair, little tykes toys, ect. I realize I won't be having another child, if I do it won't be for atleast 2 years while I'm healing. Yes, I will still be having the RNY. I hope to have my surgery date in the next few weeks. Everything is done and I'm just waiting for the psych report to come to dr baumans and be updated in the system. I cannot beleive I'm out of the planning stage and in the active stage. I cannot wait to reap the benefits of this. I hope everyone had a good holiday. We stayed home, ate choclate fondue, watch the ball drop and I Went to sleep. WEre and exciting bunch. My daughter still doesn't really know what's going on with the holidays. Now, my next project, figuring out where she'll go to kindergarten, I didn't read anywhere how exhausting parenting can be. Daycare centeres were my most difficult decision, and now public vs private schools and Gaston Vs CMS and should we move? Decisions, decisions. JEnnifer :alien

Congrats Jill - You might have to change your xmas goal, since you'll be there in no time. Glad to hear everything is going well.

You might need a fill already. Check out some of the other's stories. I would also venture to stay your still healing so your stomac shouldn't be stretched at this point.

Well, I remember my first day of kindergarten, almost 20 something years ago. It was catholic school in NY. I remember the kids asking "Is That Your Grandma and Grandpa?". I literally died and never wanted to be seen with my parents again. My parents had grey hair and stretchy clothes and the old kids had 20 something moms. My mom was 40 when she had me, so this explains itself. Sadly, the third anniversary of her journey to heaven is approaching. I miss her so much. My dad died 10 years ago.... Sorry for the sob story. Chloe begins kindergarten on the 25th for a 1/2 day, Dh is beginning school with more pot holes in the way. Looks like CMS is getting my husband instead of gaston county. Were upset about this. Chloe cannot wait to start school, her teacher sent her a post card introducing herself. I feel great about here starting school, just sad because it means she's growning up.

Congrats! You are now banded. Jennifer

Oh Diane, I have chronic lower back/neck pain. I've been treated for three frustrating years and still suffer, many times really bad. I started in 2003 during the summer and by the winter, I was out of work for 2 weeks and didn't leave bed too much. I have been seeing a pain center dr and they are super expensive. Why doesn't your insurance cover orthopeadics? So, here's the assortment of all I've done, chiro, pt, accupuncture, spinal injections, pain management med's, ten's machine, saw a ortho, a neurosurgeon and I'm still with the pain center. The pain center dr did all these test and sent me to a neuro uptown, (there's none in my plan out where we live), the pain center dr wanted me to have spine surgery, the neuro said no way. He told me to learn to live with the pain (it's been 3 years, what else am I going to do) and he recommended that I have a spinal fusion in 20 years. I was told I have degenerative disc disease. SO, I'm here 3 years later still in pain. When I hit my 40 weight loss my foot and heel started hurting alot, they said it was my Discs l4,l5, and s1, The neuro felt that I was too young for back surgery and that once you get cut, it goes down hill from there. I might look into disc decompression, but most dr's won't consider me for treatment because i'm 33 and just had RNY. So, it's disappointing. My recommended plan is heat, and Ice. I cannot use heat because it makes me too hot. I'm scheduled to start another round of injections in a month now that I'm six months post op. I'd love to take advil at this point but cannot/ I hope you feel better soon. You are not alone. Did your back get injuried during the car accident, if so the insurance company for the person who hit you should cover your medical bills. Jennifer

Hey Kim, It's too soon for me committ, I should know more about what our lives look like once school starts. Don't for get I have 2 in school, daughter in Kindergarten and DH in 2nd grade, both at different schools. I will let you know how things are going closer to the date. Sorry I missed the pool party but i'm in pretty chronic and painful back problems, getting through work is my goal right now, so I melt down on the weekends. I'm sure you can understand. Good thing DH is done with his classes at queens, now we have so much paper work and tests for him to do between now and may. I hope all is well with you. Jennifer

Donna, Remeber it's ok not to tell anyone. What ever your comfort level is. I found that negative people and responses were not something I could tolerate so I avoided them at all cost. My sister found out by accident because my daughter told her, otherwise I would have told her after the fact. I was proud of myself too because I didn't defend my decision I just told her out right why I was doing it. Now, I applaud you and give a shout out for you t aking the first step and looking into the surgery. You should be proud of yourself. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Jennifer

First of all, Your in total control Donna. I was where you are last year. My husband was against weight loss surgery and then he came around. He's turned out to be my biggest supporter. I chose not to tell my family, I decided that I didn't need any negativity around me while I was going through this process. My family lives out of town so it worked out ok. Everything will be fine, have you attended your seminar yet? This will be the first session that will help you and your husband to ask your questions and proceed from there. I do know Dr B requires a support person and they make them sign a document stating they are supporting you and your recovery. You are making the best decision of your life. It will be great to put yourself first. JEnnifer

Crab legs sound good right about now.

Kim - We are going to carowinds most likely on saturday. I am trying to get my friend to come because she's got a 4 year old. I'd love to meet up, we could 'cell' each other there and meet up. Only thing, I cannot answer the cell if I'm on the Water slide. You can see this flabby white pasty girl with the too big bathing suit, that would be me. Two kids are alot of work, how in the world did my mom do it with 5 kids in 5 years. I'm glad I was the 7th. Karen - You are making this look way too easy. I really am glad for you. Sunsett - if it helps any, my wl has dipped quit a bit to. It's really easy to cheat with RNY, don't tell the carb police on me. I had a migraine yesterday, gosh - i had it for almost a week and it started to get better then got worse before it broke. I have rx mediciation but with my 'new pouch' it's hard to judge what I can take and I need food with it. I hope yours is better. My july stinks so far (work wise), they have been crazy busy. I hate having to work all 8 hours, friday cannot come soon enough. yeah!

Congrats Jill - You will be a looser soon, in a good way. Hee... IF you follow suit like Karen, it will be a cake walk. DO you have to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior?

Happy 4th. It's still wickedly hot outside. Time for mid-summer hybernation for this NY Gal.

It's July and I must comment, it's really too hot outside for me. Stay Cool.

Today is the last day of June, one half of 2006 has passed us by. My year so far has been great. The gift of WLS has made such a huge difference with my life. Currently, I'm struggling. I am speaking with a therapist whose very intune with eating disorders and emotional eating. I've been seeing this person since my mom died in 2003. It's really amazing what we can do when we reach out. I have trouble reaching out. I miss my mom everyday. Somedays, I'm so envious when I see people out with their moms. My dad is passed to (didn't know him too well), I get upset inside when people are mean to their mom's and when I see older mom's who need extra help. I just smile and say hello, it hurts me inside though. Karen - I don't know what i'd do without you. YOu are so awsome to me and i'm so glad our lives have crossed. Along with all my other wls buddies. Now, one more thing, whose up for carowinds? I know it's hot as a cooks oven, but I haven't hit the water park except 1 time this year so far. I love wearing my croc shoes there, they are so comfy. I got the real ones now and wouldn't trade them for much. My other task for the rest of the year is to begin journaling and tracking my protein intake and how i'm feeling. I'll let you know how this goes. I might treat myself to a palm pilot, especially since i'm taking on that massive, MBA program. I wish I was more excited. Take Care and Stay Cool. Jen

Angie - Congrats on the 1 year. THe beautiful thing, your still able to work with this. 50lbs gone for ever. You can get your fills and back on track. Our bodies are amazing machines. I hope you find some comfort soon. Two years ago my husband lost his job and approx 80lbs, things were very bad for us, now it's much better. He's found a career he loves and has maintained his weight loss. I am finding it hard to adhere to the 'rules', my body keeps changing. My next strategy is to begin writing down what i'm eating and counting my Proteins. I will let you know how this works for me. I also plan on tracking how I feel mood wise along with what i eat. You will be fine, as long as you have love and your family, you can conquer anything. I have give you some names if you need a pro. I started with a therapist when my mom died in 2003. Now, I'm working with my wls/self image issues with the therapist. It's almost better then the hair dresser because no one else can hear what goes on and they are there just for you. I cannot beleive I just typed this. Jennifer

For those of you who offered help last time, I've seen the back specialist and here's what they had to say...(I've cut and pasted this from my blog, so I didn't have to write twice). My never ending saga, I went to the neurosurgeon's office today. I got confirmation that I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. The dr complied all the films and the EMG showed degenerative disc disease. The dr told me honestly, he could do artifical discs or a spinal fusion, but there's no turning back once that is done. He indicated that I was a great canditiate for spinal fusion, however, I'm too young. I honestly don't want surgery I just want my back to feel better. He felt that the weight loss was too unstable and he'd recommend physical theraphy and learning to work with it. The doc also felt as long as the pain could be managed then it would be ok. However, I am not able to take NSAID's which are what the bulk of back medicines are made from, so I'm stuck with narcotic pain pills. This new's is ok with me. I know I'm not going to die or anything. The doctor was nice, honest, and realistic, so it was worth the time it took. So, I will keep trudging along. The doc also felt that my metabolism isn't steady right now and that will change too once I reach a stable weight. So, the good news, I'm going to be fine, the bad news, I'm gonna be complaining cause my back hurts. I am still excited I had my RNY and have lost 60 lbs

Karen - We can meet up - I can show you here I live from 8-5, it isn't pretty. I have to return tomorrow after being off since Thursday. What a bummer. As for the bathing suit, the booty is worse then when you saw me last. Pretty soon teh bones will be coming through the flesh. Why did the gift of booty skip my gene pool? I dont' even think 1 million lunges will make any difference at all. If I wasn't so lazy about shopping and trying clothes on, I'd go look for a new suit or tankini, but it's too much trouble. I will just wear shorts over the suit I have. Chloe's been sick on and off for about two weeks and we took her to the dr's and she has Bronchitis. We feel like such bad parents for letting her stay sick. She was always sick with her ears as a baby. I have beach pictures if anyone wants me to send the link once I post them for my NY family to see.

Karen I'm glad things turned out alright. I have alot of trouble with gas. I'm not sure what to take. NExium helps, plus it's required for 6 months post op. I'm at 4 months right now. I have to get back on the Protein train. I feel and look flabby and my body doesen't look so hot to me, especially after a weekend in myrtle beach. Yikes. I'm pale, flabby, and have no booty to speak of. Guess I'm just destined to be a city girl cubicle dweller. I'm supposed to start my MBA tomorrow, does this mean I've grown up? I am really out of wack today.

Congrats - you'll hear back from dr B's once they get the written approval. Maybe it could be the dates they put on. I had my approval in Nov but waited until after the holidays to schedule my surgery. Let us know what you find out.

Congrats! You

I'm not sure what my July and August plans are yet, we The Three T's aren't the most socially demanded family, so we have free times. I don't know if I can get into a bathing suit, ever. We just returned from Myrtle beach and my bathing suit was too big in the butt. I have all this extra material hanging down in the rump. Like Dianne, my chest hasn't shrunk a bit either. So, I'm big on top and no trunk to pack my junk. Go figure. I wore shorts over the swim suit to hide my bagginess. I just bought the suit last month. ANy ideas for something suitable? I need to go to carowinds but not with sagging butt. ANyone going to carowinds next weekend?

Hello, How is everyone doing? I'm doing good. Sorry to have missed lunch, my daughter has been sick since Tuesday and I'm trying to let her ride it out. She doesn't have a fever anymore but she's got a nonstop cough. She was very tired yesterady, ofcourse not too tired to go to build a bear and make two hello kittie's one for her cousin in NY and one for herself. As for me - the rest of the month looks busy. Monday DH has school, Tuesday I'm supposted to attend orientation for Strayer, WEdnesday Dh has exams and think Chloe might have her well child check. I might have to move it up since he has an exam. Thursday were going to swim in the ocean. We should be back MOnday. I am going to the back specialist on the 27th, finally. And then, I'm not sure what else is going on. If all goes well with the $$, I will be working on my MBA with strayer. Now, if I could only get a well paying job while I"m working on this. I still want to be a teacher very bad, but I think my life is steering me into another direction. Take Care - Karen your doing awsome. Jennifer

Would me eating popcorn while watching the movie cars count as cheating. Although I'm RNY. Karen - You are so busted, but I still love ya anyways. I hope every bite was delicious.