Ann O

I have always worked and taken my career very seriously (perhaps too seriously). I am an engineer and now own my own company. I work for a variety of reasons: 1. Independence. Although I've been married 31 years, and we have a joint checking account, it was always important to me to be able to support myself. 2. Self-esteem. Being an engineer is part of who I am. 3. Making a difference. I enjoy, both through engineering and my volunteer work, making a difference in the world. 4. It's fun (most of the time) and it challenges my mind. 5. I can do more things with the money that I make. We paid for both our kids to go through college (including getting their Masters Degrees). I actually really don't do it for the social aspect as I have found in the past it is a mistake to think that the people you work with are friends. Sometimes they can be (as you have been blessed with) but many times they are just proximal relationships and I'm careful not to get burned in that way again. My perspective for what it is worth. Good luck on your weight loss journey. Blessings, Ann

I want to join! I just had surgery Monday, January 4th. My email is aolson@mroengineers.com Thanks so much.

What a great story. I just had my surgery yesterday and leaving the hospital now.

Wow. Very proud of you.

My surgery was January 4th also. I'm writing this from the hospital as I hope to go home today. It's the beginning of a new relationship with food for me. Although my stomach hurts now, I'm very excited for this new chapter of my life to begin.

Congratulations! That is so exciting. My surgery is tomorrow and I'm a bit apprehensive so I'm reading this blog to lift my spirits.

Mine in January 4th