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I have not and I just stalked her profile, she hasn't posted in awhile. So @Em_Jay75 - Let us know how you're doing!!!

Just popping in to say hi to everyone! Glad to see everyone is on the road to recovery and rediscovery!!

I want in - I have been severely lacking lately and need to get back on the ball. Primarily for my health but also because I have a 10k on the 27th and REALLY need to prepare for that!! My email is emilydianemiller@gmail.com

I've been on the opposite end of topic for many years now. Specifically for the past 15 years I have had my annual physical without fail. I have a primary care physician, an OB, and a neurologist, all of whom I see at least once a year. Obesity has been a hot medical topic for a long time now. But I'm always disappointed/frustrated that it never appears to be a concern of any of my doctors. In fact, the first time I ever brought my weight up to my primary her response was, "You're only 10lbs more than you were at this time last year." Well, yeah but that's on top of the extra 50lbs I'm carrying around! She didn't seem concerned at all. Most recently I told my new primary I was getting WLS and her response was positive and she stated she had a lot of patients doing that. So I thought, she's obviously aware of the benefits and the outcomes, so why hasn't this ever been brought up to me? She's been well aware of my high BMI for a long time. I had never even heard about options other than Bypass so I didn't know enough to even ask. I feel like if any of my physicians had broached the subject with me, I might be offended or embarrased at first, but they would have laid the groundwork for me to bring the subject back up when I felt comfortable. But the complete lack of any concern is not only frustrating but probably also led to my inability to lose weight because I so often felt like it was hopeless and if my doctors didn't care then why should I?

Ok - I think I'm caught up! Since the member list is getting really long, I've updated it to put the completed surgeries in a separate column. We have so many completed surgeries - I can't wait to hear how it's going for everyone!

Thanks Ladies!

Wooo Hooo - Congrats!!

Welcome to you both! I've added you to the member list! pia - I'm in August as well. MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Deep breaths, you'll do fine! I haven't submitted my time off claim yet...waiting until I make all my payments for the surgery to make sure it's really real. lol

Your emojis crack me up!

Welcome to the group! I've added you to the member list. MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Welcome to the group! I've added you to our member list. I've just returned from vacation so starting my healthy eating now. Focusing on increasing protein and decreasing bad carbs/sugar. More veggies and fruit. MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Welcome to the group! I've added you to the member list as well! MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Welcome to the group! I've added you to our member list! MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Did your surgeon give you a schedule to follow? Mine did and it goes through the first 12 weeks of recovery. I think it will be helpful for me as it lays it out by hour (I'm OCD like that) and provides examples of foods that are acceptable. Happy to share if you think it would be helpful. Member List: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

Happy Monday! I'm back from vacation and back at work - Blech! Going to go back through the thread and get caught up!!

Glacier National Park, Montana It’s the place that makes my soul happy. I’m glad I was able to come again before my surgery, it provides me with some mindful peace before I start my new journey. Yesterday we traveled to British Columbia to view the Canadian side of Lake Koocanusa before heading to the US side of the lake:

Hi all - A quick check in while we’re in a rare spot will cell service. Thought I would leave you with some photos from my journey, a place of complete solitude and peace.

Here are the recipients of the June Golden Keys. LOTS of June surgeries!! I would have like to tag people here but I'm running out of time and have to get on the road, if anyone would like to take over that task for me, it would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the group!! I've added you to our member list. MEMBER LIST: http://www.tinyurl.com/SummerWLS

You're crazy. But seriously, this a common theme I read from people post-op. That they don't feel any different so it's hard to believe that anything was actually done. I bet it won't last long though.

Dang - A month later? My pre-op is only 2 week prior to my surgery. Good to know this ahead of time.

Oh man, that really stinks!! Sorry to hear that!

Hey all - Just thought I'd let you know I'm heading out on vacation bright and early in the morning. A good portion of my trip will be without cell service or wi-fi (woo hoo!). Didn't want you to think I've deserted you all. Also, since I'll be gone over the 1st, I'll be posting the June Golden Key Awards early and getting them up today.

Stupid page won't let me quote again. @Nnoi - Yay for your date!! I've updated your info on the list.