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I was banded June 29, 2009 and I have over lost 110 pounds. I am so amazed at how well this band has worked with me. I fit in better now with the people I hang out with and work with. I always hated even dreaded having to buy clothes for a body that weighed in at over 250 pounds nothing looks or feels good on. I now have to be good as I spend all my money on clothes now. I am a size 10/12 and like to wear my clothes roomy. I think it is because my clothes were always so tight on me before. I have maintained my loss now for many months and I still need to look at myself twice when I walk by a mirror. I really do like what I see. I also feel great. No more pills, no pains in legs or knees, no more sleep apnea, no headaches. I am living the LB high life. Best wishes to all. imaluckydog

alright so i go for my preop testing on monday 12-21-09 and then my egd on 12-22-09. them my insurance will change over on 1-1-10! hurray! so i really wanted to set some goals and write them down but.....it is kinda hard to do seeing as i dont have a surgery date. but my first major goal is to get next week done and then...on 12-28-09 i plan to start my exercise wii game. your shape! i am so anxious!

What am I not suppose to have to eat? 10 weeks post op. They tell us what we can have at 8 weeks. But what is it we can't have? What do you eat at 10 weeks? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I got 21 more days til i get sleeved by Dr. Illan in Florence hospital in Tijuana. Im Sooooooooo excited....nerves have not hit just yet! But it wont bother me ive had my gallbladder taken out n i know what im looking forward to!! I will be leaving apr.10 fron florida to san diego and will be sleeved on the 11th!!!!!! Again im SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!

Your best bet is to call the customer service (or member services) number on your insurance card. Ask them what their requirements are for approval for weight loss surgery. Write down the date, the time, the number you called, and the name of the person you spoke to. Write down your questions and their answers. Some of your questions should be: 1. Does my policy cover weight loss surgery of any kind? 2. Are there certain types of weight loss surgery that are covered and if so what are they? 3. Are there any types of WLS that are specifically excluded? 4. Do I need a psych clearance? 5. Do I need a period of time of medically supervised weight loss appointments, and if so, how long? 6. Do I need any other clearances? 7. What are the BMI requirements? 8. Do I need to have any comorbidities for it to be covered? 9. What is my deductible? (amount you pay before insurance pays a cent) 10. What is my copay? 11. What is my maximum out of pocket? (the total amount you will spend in a year on medical care and then insurance will cover ALL of the rest) 12. Is the psych clearance (if you need one) covered by my insurance? 13. Is my surgeon in my network? And if not, what does that mean to me financially? 14. Is my hospital in my network? And if not, what does that mean to me financially? 15. Is my anesthesiology group in my network? And if not, what does that mean to me financially? Good luck.

Not sure how much people normally lose but I was totally pumped about these 10lb! Wondering how the upcoming weeks (prior to stall of course) usually compare to week one. Anyone care to share their experiences prior to the 3 or 4 week stall?

I am 4 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. I had severe acid reflux [GERD] prior to surgery. That is why I went with gastric bypass vs. sleeve; because the sleeve will only make this condition worse. I have not had a problem with GERD since surgery. I used a PPI [proton-pump inhibitor] called Prilosec [Omeprazole] to periodically treat this condition prior to surgery. I also was prescribed this drug for the first year after surgery, in order to allow my stomach to heal. But after the year was up, I could tell the this condition was in remission. You indicated that ppi medication reducing life expectancy 25 percent. GERD is a dangerous disease. It can lead to Barrets' esophagus, and many other problems. According to the internet: GERD is most often not a life limiting disease. Approximately 23 million Americans have GERD. The chances of Barret's is pretty small and even then less then 10 percent with Barrets will develop esophageal cancer. An estimated 13,000 people in the US are diagnosed with EC each year, so it is pretty rare. Everyone starts off with a normal lower esophageal sphincter and no reflux. The severity of GERD probably correlates best with the degree of damage to the sphincter, but this is not easy to determine in practice. These are the four stages of GERD: Stage 1 – Mild GERD The majority of adults today have minor damage to their LES [lower esophageal sphincter] and experience mild GERD occasionally. In most cases they either tolerate occasional heartburn or use over-the-counter acid suppressive medications with the onset of symptoms. Because their symptoms are controlled quickly, easily, and inexpensively with these drugs, their quality of life is unaffected. Stage 2 –Moderate GERD Stage 2 GERD is more difficult to control with acid suppressive drugs and reflux is more frequently accompanied by higher intensity symptoms. Damage to the LES is more extensive compared to Stage 1. Many symptoms can be satisfactorily managed long-term with acid suppressive medications. Over-the-counter medications often provide inadequate relief, so prescription strength medications are necessary to manage symptoms. Stage 3 – Severe GERD Stage 3 GERD results in a substantially lower quality of life and is considered to be a very serious problem. Prescription level acid suppressive drugs do not control symptoms to the individual’s satisfaction and regurgitation is frequent. It is also likely that one or more of the complications associated with erosive GERD may be present. Stage 4 – Pre-cancerous condition or reflux induced esophageal cancer Stage 4 is the result of many years of severe reflux. 10-15% of long-term sufferers progress to this very advanced condition. Due to long-term reflux, the lining of the esophagus has been damaged, resulting in cellular changes. Interestingly, these changes may occur in some with only minimal symptoms. Stage 4 involves the development of a pre-cancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus, or a more severe condition called dysplasia. These conditions are not cancers, but raise the risk of developing actual reflux-induced esophageal cancer. At this stage, typical GERD symptoms may also be accompanied by burning in the throat, chronic cough and hoarseness. Strictures, or a narrowing of the esophagus, can also occur which is characterized by the sensation that food is sticking in the esophagus. This same symptom can also be caused by esophageal cancer. So perhaps it is not the use of PPI that causes the lowered life expectancy but the damage from the disease itself. Anyways from my perspective there is treatment for this condition and that is RNY gastric bypass surgery.

I have lost 10 lbs in seven days. I am so happy. I'm starting a new business to. Mobile airbrush sunless tanning, like Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris all do. Beginning stages, this looks like fun!

Friday, June 19, 2009 Sugery's Done, New Life's Begun Surgery went well. The Dr. fixed a hiatal hernia (common with overweight people) which should fix my GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux). That'll be one less pill right there. However, with laparoscopic surgery air gets put into the abdominal cavity. Every time I take a sip of liquid and I swallow some air goes into my stomach which pushes on the air outside the stomach which presses some nerve in the diaphram that sends referred pain to the shoulders. I should absorb that air in a few days. My stomach's a little sore, but so far, there are very few repercussions to me physically. I'm only allowed to drink clear liquids for the first 5-7 days, and believe me, that's all I can handle. I can't garden for a few weeks or take a bath or go swimming. There's a port under the skin that the Dr. will use to adjust my lap band (think inflatable doughnut.) He'll put a needle through that port to blow up the ring as my stomach shrinks and the band loosens. If I have complications, the band can be removed. I am quite mobile, I can walk as much as I want, I just can't do anything strenuous that might move the band out of place. I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I was very at peace before the surgery that I was doing the right thing and that God was with me. I'm excited and scared about this new life but I know God is walking with me through it all.

I have had this happen one time exactly two days ago... I am not sure if it is because I ate one two many bites, I had about 8-10 bites or Im not sure if It was the frozen yogurt ice pop I however had my heart wanting to explode out of my chest I became hot and dizzy worst feeling I have had since pre-op I walked for nearly two hours around my yard until finally it stopped. I do hope it happens to get better for you as I never want it to happen again mannnnnn Sending good vibes your way

Thank you everyone...I appreciate your responses. Only 10 days to go!! I am praying constantly and know that God paved the path ahead of me. I love that there are so many people that are in so many different places and we can all come together and share w/each other.... may we all be on the loosers bench <3

I have had LOTS of surgeries myself. Never lost hair, never got cold in the summer afterward. Not after losing a lot of weight.. And I had a 10 inch incision after gall bladder surgery. I thought I said I don't eat simple carbs. My husband does, I DON'T. Other people have complained that food servers comment on the amount of food they eat. I offered what I thought was a humorous solution. Yes, exercise reduces your blood sugar but not to a predictable degree. You have to know what your sugars are going to do before exercising so you don't have to worry about lows and correcting them. But that is what my doctor says, so maybe you know more. Your kind of response is why I rarely post on this board anymore.

In 4 months I've learned a lot of things. About myself and my body. I'm now down -51.4 lbs, and past my first goal. I've had a lot of things go wrong over the past 4 months, and my sleeve has saved me from my emotional cycles of binge eating. I've worked hard, made mistakes, but I've recovered. I find confidence in places that I didn't even realize I had lost it. I've been cleaning out my closets and along with the large sizes I've also been shedding a lot of emotional baggage. I'm proud of myself. My impulsive, self destructive behavior was the most obvious with food- and since my sleeve I've become calmer, more clear headed, and grounded. I no longer lose control, and it's trickling into other parts of my life. I'm dating again and instead of accepting mediocre offers, I've set high standards, and remembered that I'm a valued person. Mr. Right will come when it's time. On God's time. I went out Friday night with a good friend, and we took pics together for the first time. Full body shots. And I was flipping out about how I looked in them. She was more shocked than I was at my reaction. When we went to our favorite place downtown, we danced and had fun- and I was scanning the room to see if I was the fattest chick in there. More than a couple of guys took notice of me. I wasn't interested in anything more than a good glance. It just felt good to go out, and not feel all I eyes were on me for the wrong reasons. I look back to so many evenings out with friends where I hid, and felt miserable, and disgusting in my clothes. When I first got this surgery, I was almost paniked at the financing-the amount of money I had to pay as a single mother was jaw dropping. I look back, only 4 months later, and ask myself "Why didn't I think I was worth this gift to myself?" I loved myself enough to get this surgery, and I'm truly a better person, mother, and friend for it. My outlook is bright. And I'm so thankful. Attached are two pictures from Friday night with my friends. I'm now a size 8/9, 164 lbs (and I'm the brunette in the pic!). I started at 216 and a size 16. Height: 5'9 Highest (Surgery) Weight: 216 1st Primary Goal Weight: 169 (Achieved 11/27) 2nd Optimal Goal Weight: 145 Sleeve Journey: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> 8/17/12- PreOp/Surgery Day w/Pics Posted in Blog Week 1 (8/24): 204.8 (-11.2) Week 2 (8/31): 200.6 (-4.2) Week 3 (9/7): 196.8 (-3.8) Week 4 (9/14): 193.5 (-3.3) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> 9/17/12- 1 Month Anniversary w/Pics Posted in Blog (-22.5 lbs) Week 5 (9/21): 191.6 (-1.9) Week 6 (9/28): 190.1 (-1.5) Week 7 (10/5): 187.0 (-3.1) Week 8 (10/12): 181.9 (-5.1) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> 10/17/12- 2 Month Anniversary w/Pics Posted in Blog (-11.6 lbs) Week 9 (10/19): 181.4 (-.5) Week 10 (10/26): 177.9 (-3.5) Week 11 (11/02): 176.8 (-1.1) Week 12 (11/09): 174.7 (-2.1) Week 13 (11/16): 173.3 (-1.4) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> 11/17/12- 3 Month Anniversary w/Pics Posted in Blog (-8.6 lbs) Week 14 (11/23): 173.1 (-.2) Week 15 (11/30): 167.3 (-5.8) Week 16 (12/7): 168.1 (+.8) Week 17 (12/14): 164.6 (-3.5) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> 12/17/12- 4 Month Anniversary w/Pics Posted in Blog (-8.7 lbs)

I got a fill 10 days ago after living nearly 3 years with next to nothing in my band because of pregnancy and breastfeeding. This fill is totally kicking my butt! I still cannot eat most food. Liquids are ok, soft foods (think baby food consistency) are <i>sometimes</i> okay. I am headed back to the doc tommorrow to get a little taken out to get me back to the "sweet spot". After being off of the "band" wagon for so long, have I forgotten what a fill feels like? I have the large Inamed band (10 or 11 ccs) and I am at 5 ccs right now which doesn't seem like much in comparison where some others are that have the same band. Regardless, I need to be able to eat solid food! Right?! Feeling very frustrated and slighly sick after eating a mashed up avacado is not where I want my life to be!

Hello Everyone, My name is Dominic, I'm 34 yrs old (35 in May). I'm 335.4 lbs (just checked). Just got a call today telling me that I have been approved for my surgery on Mach 21st. Let me tell you alittle about myself. I'm a divorced father of two wonderful kids. My daughter will be 17 in December and my son will be 10 in June. I served in the Army for 13 yrs (1996-2009). And with having this surgery done I will finish my 7 yrs and retire from the Army at 20 yrs. I work full-time as a Nuclear Security Officer. I'm in school working on a degree in Business Management. I'm also an active officer in the American Legion Post 214. Well if you have any question or comments please post them and I'll try to answer them as fast as I can. Hope to hear from you all, Dominic

hey everyone. long time no see. I've been busy with pre-op diets and such....and then surgery on July 2nd....and now post-op diet stuff. it's been 9 days since surgery and i'm feeling ok. been a lot of ups and downs. pre-diet wasnt so bad! Due to diet restrictions I was able to have a tiny bit of real food mixed in with a lot of protein shakes and broth. the two weeks flew by pretty fast and it wasn't until the last few days that I started having the runs. that was embarassing at work.....in my head, no one actually noticed thank god! threw out a few pairs of undies though. surgery day everything went smoothly, took 2.5 hrs actual surgery time. they did repair a hiatal hurnia as well. I basically slept that day/night away and wasn't good for anything until the next day. i'm like that from anesthesia. I was in the hospital for 2 days as my blood showed it was fighting something. they wanted to make sure it wasnt infection. I walked a lot the 2nd day and was able to get liquids down. not as much as they would have liked, but enough. Please make sure your hospital knows who you want in the pre-op room, etc. don't let what happened to me happen to you........ day of my surgery I was in the pre-op room, in a hospital gown in the bed. i was about to talk to my bf about something personal that would get my mind off things. I tend to internalize everything and dwell on things. i was making myself anxious and starting to panic. i'd wanted to talk to him about stuff like dreams of vacations, etc. i open my mouth to ask a question and I hear a voice in the hall. i clamped my mouth shut and in walks a co-worker.....AND HER HUSBAND!!!! first of all i didn't want her there in the room with me. 2nd of all you bring your HUSBAND???? what made her think i wanted him to see me in a hospital gown? they spent the next 10 mins prattling on about their life, etc. probably to try and get my mind off things but it just made it worse. the anesthesia guy comes in and I had to talk about personal med stuff in front of them. they didn't get the hint to leave! then a few minutes later the doc peeks his head in and I turned to them and said, well I gotta kick you out now. yep, i was rude....but they didn't get the hint before! doc asked me who they were and I said a co-worker and her husband and he was appalled that they were there. the staff hadn't even tried to see if I wanted to see them! i made sure he and my bf knew that when the update came afterwards it was NOT to be in front of them. I was in full blown anxiety and panic by the time they wheeled me off to surgery. luckily they didn't notice as it only showed in the way my right leg was moving. I hide it well. if they hadn't sedated me almost the minute i was in the OR i probably would have jumped down and ran. and i also hear that they went up to the room afterward. i slept the full day so I have no clue who was there and who wasn't. Home everyday has gotten better. i was on liquids for a week and by the end was drinking everything i was supposed to with no complications. i'm now on pureed foods. people say that's the worst stage. I won't lie, it's no fun eating mush when my boyfriend is eating chinese and fried chicken, etc. however, with that said i don't feel hungry at all. i eat because im supposed to eat. I have no cravings for food as I thought I would. i see him eat something and think yeah that would taste good. but i'm fine eating what i need to and letting him eat his fav foods. lol i'm still bruised up a lot....especially from all the heprin injections (have to for 2 weeks). I still have quite a bit of pain on my left side and will need to ask the doc about that on Friday. and I wasn't able to go poop (sorry for graphic) since before the surgery. yesterday i was FINALLY able to and feel soooooo much better now. it hurt like HELL though! i've been sleeping on the couch so I can be propped up some. kinda depressing since my bf and I are now sleeping seperately. but I just can't lie flat and get back up in the morning. first thing in the morning my pain is worse. frustrated beyond belief right now. been having a hard time swallowing one of my night meds. it's a capsule so it's not like I can make it smaller. and if i take it out and take it as a powder I wanna puke. so called my psych and he switched it to liquid for me. got a call yesterday from the pharmacy (2 days later!) saying it would be over $100 (per month) with the discount card. discount card? what happened to my insurance? they won't cover it. so now i'm stuck with my capsules and hoping that they won't get stuck on the way down each night. i'm near tears! my stomach pain isn't going away and they gave me a little bit of a hard time calling in more for me on Monday. i feel so bruised up inside, i look like a pin cushion from all the heprin shots and I'm getting frustrated that I can't even do normal everyday activities. i'm eating everything i'm supposed to to the T...no extra stuff. I've only lost 6 lbs. i did lose 3 inches of my belly, so guess that's something. maybe my shakes have too much sugar or something? trying not to give in to the feeling of eating even less just to lose more weight. all in all it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. however it is still a very emotional journey and it's not over yet. i'm lucky to have the most amazing man in my life to help me through this and not let me slide down into my dark depression again. if anyone is reading this and still debating on the surgery please know that even after all i've just said I'd do it again. it really is worth it! one step at a time and i'll eventually get to that healthy life I desire so much

I apologize if it's been addressed somewhere else, but I haven't been able to find it. I read this alot... people getting not quite to their goal, and getting their plastic surgery. Now... I had just always thought (waiting a year or so and seeing if things tighten up on their own, aside) that you would want to get even maybe a little less than your goal, get your PS, then once you gained a little back, things would fill in and be nice and tight. I'm sure they're all good once you get all this work done, but wouldn't at least getting to goal, and then getting PS be better? If you get a TT and then lose 10-30 more pounds, wouldn't it just not look as good? or even, say, a boob job/lift/whatever. ? What's the 'standard'? Do most surgeons say "Yeah, go ahead... get it done even if you're not quite done losing!" or is "Wait until you hit your goal wait, and then come see me." more typical? Please enlighten me !! Mandi

My surgeon also does PS, he said wait until I am at goal. Oh well, so much for the short cut. I know what needs to be "tucked" would be about 10 lbs of weight gone.

Hi Parvathi, I had the full abdomnoplasty and also a medial thighplasty 6 weeks ago. I had some delayed healing and I still have an area between my bellybutton and groin that has not completely healed yet. I have to say that I am thrilled with my new flat tummy. Yes, its a huge scar and thats the trade off. I am not sure how I feel about the thighplasty yet. The scars start at about 4 inches above the knee, and do a T around the groin and buttocks. IT was extremely painful and was much worse than the tummy tuck. The drainage tubes at the hips are the worst. I had mine a short time (about 7-9 days). On a scale of 1-10, this combo of surgeries was about a 9. The best way to have these surgeries is to do one thing on the top and one thing on the bottom. I had both on the bottom and it was excruciating. I thought I would never feel better. I feel 100% better. The other night, I went for a walk feeling bubbly and enthusiastic and one mile later, I was struggling to get back to my door. It really takes a lot out of you. Babs in TX 334/189/170 -154

Everyday it gets a little better.. As much as you don't want to do it sometimes walk, walk about 10 to 15 minutes out of every waking hour it really does get that gas moving and out quicker! Discomfort can last about a week make sure your not twisting and bending to much. And it's easier to "roll" when you are getting out of bed. Good luck to you

I am 10 weeks and have salad whenever I want. I do eat Protein first, so don't typically eat "a lot". But I've had no problems with it... or anything really. Well... I think bread is "yucky" feeling. I seem to always feel uncomfortable if I partake in any bread. I guess it's a good thing for the long term. I hope it stays that way!

My doctor does not put you on a liquid only diet. She just requires you to lose 10% of your excess weight before surgery. I had 6 months to do it which was only 14 pounds. I am so "happy" she does not recommend the liquid diet pre op.

Hi, I also am on my pre-op diet, and I am having trouble losing 10 pounds!! I am on my protein shakes also. When is your surgery date? I don't have one yet, my info is going through insurance as we speak. Good luck to you!

Sometimes: I get mad just to get mad No one realizes: It is hard to be me I am so: glad I had the Lap Band People think: I am crazy for having so many dogs Tonight I: Will watch TV with Eddie It is hard to believe: I am wearing size 16 I realized that: I may never see myself as anything but heavy More than before: I wonder if I will regret not being able to have kids Obviously: I wish I could start over at age 20 I can't stop: Obsessing with the scale Nothing matters if: I didn't have my Eddie All I want is: Enough money, or a job to provide enough money to be stable Without even thinking: I know how many calories are in almost everything! It is clear to me that: People judge you no matter what size you are I dont know: What other people see when they look at me The only way: My way :-) sorry, but its true Its hard to tell: What others really think The only person: in this room with me is Piper - my dog It kills me that: Eddie has a Terminal Illness If I were: able to make my parents live forever I would It is not that I: Am vain, I just want to know what THIN feels like My life: Seems to be easier than most One thing I know is: I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband I would never: Say I told you so I can not stand: When people are late Im sick of: The Texas Heat of Summer Im afraid of: Losing someone I love The best: Is yet to come Its weird that: I just recently started using Myspace I do not have enough: Self-esteem I need: Clean House I love: My family, friends and dogs I tried: to ride on the back of Eddie's Motorcycle - but I really need a sissy bar I am starting to: Take SCUBA lessens For some reason: I worry so much about what other people think - Everyone has to like me I should: Finish College I cant: Stand Spiders, snakes and ticks Tomorrow: Zoe has a Vet's appointment I cant wait until: We can travel more I miss: Chris, Stacey, Jodi, Tina and Alisa I always: Show up 10 minutes early My parents: Are the best parents in the world Someone: Lives too far away - ROBIN My friends: Always make me feel better Valentines Day: Is a great date night Parties: Have too many people Why can't: I get motivated to go back to school I dont want: To be different I have to: CLEAN HOUSE! I will never: Give up on Medical Science Marriage: Isn't just for the good days. Children: Make the world fun It seems like: Time goes by much faster now than ever before I dread: Making mistakes School: Uhm, I need to go back, but feel like I am way too old The best food: Mexican Eventually: I will buy a purse for my concealed carry Everyday: I have to try to eat right and workout Rarely: Do I get angry I still cannot decide: Who else I want to go to the Toby Keith Concert with me I am hoping: My job to get busier The suspense: Is killing me It turns out: Life isn't over at 30 Everything: Happens for a reason Wendy

Sometimes: I get mad just to get mad No one realizes: It is hard to be me I am so: glad I had the Lap Band People think: I am crazy for having so many dogs Tonight I: Will watch TV with Eddie It is hard to believe: I am wearing size 16 I realized that: I may never see myself as anything but heavy More than before: I wonder if I will regret not being able to have kids Obviously: I wish I could start over at age 20 I can't stop: Obsessing with the scale Nothing matters if: I didn't have my Eddie All I want is: Enough money, or a job to provide enough money to be stable Without even thinking: I know how many calories are in almost everything! It is clear to me that: People judge you no matter what size you are I dont know: What other people see when they look at me The only way: My way :-) sorry, but its true Its hard to tell: What others really think The only person: in this room with me is Piper - my dog It kills me that: Eddie has a Terminal Illness If I were: able to make my parents live forever I would It is not that I: Am vain, I just want to know what THIN feels like My life: Seems to be easier than most One thing I know is: I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband I would never: Say I told you so I can not stand: When people are late Im sick of: The Texas Heat of Summer Im afraid of: Losing someone I love The best: Is yet to come Its weird that: I just recently started using Myspace I do not have enough: Self-esteem I need: Clean House I love: My family, friends and dogs I tried: to ride on the back of Eddie's Motorcycle - but I really need a sissy bar I am starting to: Take SCUBA lessens For some reason: I worry so much about what other people think - Everyone has to like me I should: Finish College I cant: Stand Spiders, snakes and ticks Tomorrow: Zoe has a Vet's appointment I cant wait until: We can travel more I miss: Chris, Stacey, Jodi, Tina and Alisa I always: Show up 10 minutes early My parents: Are the best parents in the world Someone: Lives too far away - ROBIN My friends: Always make me feel better Valentines Day: Is a great date night Parties: Have too many people Why can't: I get motivated to go back to school I dont want: To be different I have to: CLEAN HOUSE! I will never: Give up on Medical Science Marriage: Isn't just for the good days. Children: Make the world fun It seems like: Time goes by much faster now than ever before I dread: Making mistakes School: Uhm, I need to go back, but feel like I am way too old The best food: Mexican Eventually: I will buy a purse for my concealed carry Everyday: I have to try to eat right and workout Rarely: Do I get angry I still cannot decide: Who else I want to go to the Toby Keith Concert with me I am hoping: My job to get busier The suspense: Is killing me It turns out: Life isn't over at 30 Everything: Happens for a reason Wendy