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Daisy, Why don't you call the pharmacy? They should be able to answer your questions. Let the rest of us know if you find out anything. Too bad our 2 old friends aren't here to answer this one. Judy

Oh Daisy, I know that you will have a good time. You really are going to get through this rough patch in your life. You are doing the right thing by getting out of town and having some fun. Life dosen't last long so don't waste your time being so sad. One day I might get the courage to tell you about a terrible tragedy that happened in my life. My faith in God is why I'm still living today. Be happy Daisy. We care about you. Hugs, Judy

Welcome Barb. You are gonna love it here.

Bob, that sounds like a really nice place. I would love the Water aerobics. The little place I signed up with for a month is just a room on the back of a little country grocery store. There is about 10 different machines in a circle. You just begin on any machine until a tape recording yells "change", about 2 or 3 mins. on each machine. You go around 3 times on all the machines and jog in place between each machine. My hubby thought he would suprise me and went to yard sales, thrift shops, ect. and bought 5 different exercise machines and put them in the basement for me. He spent less than $50 and I can use them everyday. Sometimes we workout together. I'm really having fun with this. My young teenage grandchildren enjoy it too when they come for a visit. Enjoy the exercise Bob. I know it is going to be so worth it. Judy

We applied for the passport card too. Our tickets will cost 450. if I book them now. You got a good deal on your tickets. We will have a 6 and 1/2 hour flight. Can you change your surgery to the first of the month? I have some sick days that I could use but I hate to do that to the teacher I work with. I have 3 special needs children in my kindergarten class this year and I don't like to leave them with a sub. Did you get the special price at Dr. Aceves hospital? That would help alot. Judy

Norma, I'm so happy that you have your date. I wish I could get mine on the same day. Last year we had fall break late in Oct.. I found out today that it is going to be the first week of Oct.. Well we could be Halloween sleeve sisters. Judy

Welcome Chancie, Thank you for your story. That is a great way to give hope for all us wantabes. Keep on posting. You will be a great help answering questions too. Judy

Hello Friends, I'm sorry that I haven't checked in with you for a few days. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. I have had to cancel my sleeve surgery on the 15th. :svengo: My mother is to have by-pass surgery on the 16th. She has numerous health issues and I need to be with her. I'm worried about her. On the other hand I feel guilty because I'm disappointed for having to cancel my surgery. I feel so selfish. I know that I can get it done at a later date. I will have to wait until end of Oct. or Christmas break before I can get time off work. Please tell me to just shut-up and get over it. LOL I only have one Moma and I need to take care of her first. Please remember her in your prayers. Thanks for listening to me whine.:001_smile: Judy

Thanks for the update. I am so thankful that she is doing better.

Update, my mom had her surgery today and she is doing great. They had planned to do a bypass but decided to try doing a cath first. It worked and they put in a stent where she had 99% blockage and was able to use the ballon and other procedures to clear the other 50% blockages. She is in good spirits and had a good dinner. My sister is taking a shift staying with her and I got come home for the night. Thanks everyone for all the prayers. Now in 6 weeks she will have surgery to fix her anurisum.(sp.) Judy

We went to the post office today and applied for a passport. I was told that we would not get it back in time to leave for Mexico. I told them that we could show our reciept and birth certificate and they all laughed like we were idots. They said the law changed on June 1st and you had to have the the passport in hand. Now I don't know what to do. Change surgery date from the 15th or what. I need to pay for my plane tickets within 2 hours. Has anyone just shown birth certificate and reciept since June 1st. Did you have any trouble? Thanks, Judy

No, We still have not recieved the passports. We just sent for them regular mail. I had to cancel my surgery date to a later time. My mother is having by-pass surgery tomorrow and I needed to be with her. I would have went on with just the reciept that we had applied for. Nina from Dr. Aceves office told me that several others had just showed thier drivers licence, birth certificate and the passport reciept. You can call the Drs. office and talk to them if it would make you feel better about it. You should get yours back in time. Judy

Susan,congrats and be silly all you want. I can hardly wait to be silly and excited over loosing weight. You go girl. Judy

Welcome Steve, We are glad you found this sight. Keep on posting. We will be here for you. Judy

Lisa, We are here for you. It is just harder for some more than others. My doc. told me once along time ago to have a good talk with myself and to get mad at myself. He told me to go outside and yell and scream and stomp my feet until I got myself back in line. LOL, It's a good thing I don't have any close neighbors. I have started to exercise and it is not my favorite thing to do. I am determined to make myself do this. I put a big picture of my kids on my refrigator door to remind me of what I need to do. Late at night is my worse time for wanting to snack. I have found out if I drink a chocolate protien shake I am satisfied. Don't you have the sleeve? Have you thought about getting duodental switch. (The second part of the sleeve procedure?) Lisa, you can do this and you know that. Instead of thinking about food do something for someone. Call an eldery or special needs person or better yet go visit them. Volunteer at a nursing home or animal shelter or where ever needed. I find if I think of doing something to help someone else it makes me feel better about myself. Don't give up. You have come to far. Keep on posting everyday to let us know how you are doing. Hugs, Judy

Bob, It's good that you got things worked out. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing. We are here for you. Judy

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems. I haven't had surgery yet so I don't know how to help you. Are you taking the Nexium? I hope someone can help you soon. I'm glad that you made it home safely. Hugs, Judy

I'm so sorry to hear that. She will be in my prayers. Is there anyway that you will be able to update us on her progress? How is Bob? Are you doing all the driving?

Here's good thoughts coming your way. Good luck and keep us posted. Hugs, Judy

Norma, I would love to be your sleeve sister. Thank you for suggesting that. We will have to plan a sleeve party. Hum, what should we wear? Decisions, Decisions Judy Rere50, You are so right about our momas. What they want they can have. We have also promised -no nursing home. Judy

Congradulations on your new life. You will do well and will soon be posting all those skinny pictures of yourself. LOL Keep us updated on your progress. Judy

Alexa, I'm sorry that you are having trouble. I almost got the band until I found this board. I plan on getting the sleeve now. You will find a lot of good info here. If you are going to Mexico, please talk to wasa first. She posted above you on this thread. She will give you alot of good info. There are alot of nice people here who will support you. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Judy

Thank you for the kind words. My mother does need me and I will be there for her. She has not had a good 2009. I took her to a Dr. last year for an ear infection. She didn't have one. The Drs. kept doing tests and sending her to another Dr.. This went on for weeks. They finally decided she had something very rare and there was only two recorded cases in history. They admited her to a cancer center in Lexington for two weeks this past April. I never left her side. She had over 20 different Doctors to come and see her. (She said she was an experiment). This is what they found just because she thought she had an ear infection; swelling around the brain-causing deafness, dizzyness, unknown cause-no cure. They did a brain biosopy. 2 hernias. tumor on pancreas-biosopy caused pancreatitis (sp.) not cancer. Not related to swelling around the brain. Diabetic hypothroidism anurisum between heart and stomach. I took her last week for a stress test and echocardigram so they could plan surgery for the anurisum. Now they found out she has some blockage. She has an enlarged heart and a mumor. She said she is never going to be tested for anything else. She said she was in good shape until she went to the Doctor. LOL 73 years young. Thanks for all the support. Judy

All I get is a big white box when I try to go to chat room. Is anyone else having problems? Judy

Yeah, That sounds great. I would love to meet everyone. It would be like a family reunion. LOL, Judy