Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[DynamoMini 1]

Lap - I loved the Hanukkah greeting. Thank you.

Mal - The computer virus thing isn't a joke. It comes from the kids downloading music on various free websites. No there wasn't a positive response for tonight, so we are just going to go with the 13th so VA Bandster can come too. Hope the weather will be good, I miss you guys. :clap2:

All the Newbies - :gluck:best wishes on surgeries accomplished and surgery dates that are coming up. Please join us at Red Robin :car: if you are local as soon as possible. It is wonderful to have a thriving support group.

So glad the medical community has decided that being in shape :heh: is more important than being at the perfect weight as you age. (On ABC's national news tonight)

Hugs all,

Michelle

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Michelle,

Sorry about RR tonight! I had really wanted to go, I should have PM'd you sooner! I'll explain everything when I see you guys next Thursday!!!

Does anyone know what time Munchkin's surgery is tomorrow? Did she find a ride from the hospital back to the hotel? AND which site is she having her surgery? Parker or Aurora?

Poor girl she's here by herself!

dee~

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Dee, Good to see you posting -- I've been thinking of you! I don't know if Munchkin ever mentioned which surgery center. I hope she's doing ok and will post soon. I've got a strong feeling that she'll deal with just about anything that comes her way without too much problem -- She's an ICU nurse/paramedic, with a cast, her first surgery was cancelled, her flight was cancelled, she's guttsy enough to come to CO alone and with a smile -- I mean, day-um!, I'd say she's one strong-willed, self-reliant woman!!!! She rocks!!

[ShelbiCallie 0]

"The secrets we keep, keep us from the health we deserve.....Secrets keep us sick." Very powerful words....hits home...thanks, Lap, for making me think. Keep it comin'.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Thanks Shelbi,

I know Munchkin is an adult and she's perfectly capable, but the "Mommy" in me is worried about her. She's going to have some trouble with the surgicenter if they find out that she's taking a taxi back to the hotel. They made me sign a form saying that someone was picking me up and would be caring for me at home for 24 hrs afterwards.

I am able to pick her up from the hospital and make sure she has some liquids for the night and tomorrow. I don't want her to suffer alone!

ARGH! That silly girl!

She's so brave, she could teach me a lesson!

dee~

p.s. I got a new date for surgery, January 7th @ 9am.

[DynamoMini 1]

Red Robin Thursday - December 13th

Sign up for Red Robin -

Dynamo (Michelle)

Mal (Malani)

Drews (Amy)

VABandster(Kirsten) and sister

Bookholder (help ----sorry I forgot)

Tied2bfit (Dee)

Mare5569 (Marilyn)

Woofay (Anita)

Just bringing it forward. Red Robin Thursday - December 13th!

Dee - so happy to see you are still with us. I hope your surgery goes perfectly as you have been through it with this crazy stuff. See you on the 13th.

ABC news last night stated that being physically active is a much better indicator of a long life. Get it moving out there! It isn't about the scale or the numbers, it is about the way we MOVE it! That research followed thousands of people and came up with those results. Makes the scale not so important.

Waiting impatiently for skinny here in Denver.

Hugs,

Michelle

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Thanks Michelle! I'm glad to be with you all! I'll explain everything at RR. I'm hoping things work out well on the 7th of Jan too! I saw that same story about being active and healthy over being skinny!

Munchkin is so cute! She just called me and I'll be going to pick her up after her surgery! She's bubbly and just adorable! I'm excited to get to meet her in person!

Good thoughts for Munchkin @ 1230!

dee~

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Dee -- That's great that you and Munchkin are able to connect!! Wishing you both well!

[divaofsongs 42]

I would love to meet any local banders, I will be in Parker on Tuesday and my pre-op appointment is on Wednesday the 12th at 4:30 P.M. then surgery on Thursday the 13th at 12:30 P.M. If anyone wants to meet, let me know.

I am so excited, I cannot stand it! I can't even get any sleep for work because I am so excited and nervous.

[AnnetteMM 0]

I am scheduled for January 2008..I was wondering how much some of you lost in the first six months. I have 71 lbs to lose.

[want2bmeagain 0]

Miss Mona~

I will be thinking of you tomorrow!!! I know all will go well...be sure and let us know!

Annette~

I don't have 6 mos. info on myself, but I am 3 months out and down about 32 lbs. It seems to vary with everyone, though!

Dee ~ congrats on your surgery date!!:whoo:

Hope all is well!

Kelly

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hey Guys!

I met Munchkin and she's just as adorable in person as she is on the phone and here online.

She's resting at her hotel tonight and I hope sleeping like a brand new baby girl.

Munchkin, if you read this in the morning, I hope your trip home is easy and gentle on your tummy. Write us when you get home -- I'll be waiting to hear from you!

Hey Missmon, you got your BMI under 60!!! That's GREAT!

Hugs Sweeties!

dee~

[Totallytater 1]

Yeah!! My surgery is one week from today. Wish me luck ladies!!

[Totallytater 1]

Duh, Actually one week from yesterday???? What am I thinking?

[AnnetteMM 0]

Thank you wan2bemeagain...My surgery date is January 16th in Colorado : )