Hi

My name is Ellen and I live in Mt. Vernon. I have not had the sergery yeat still talking to Dr's and getting Info. Jest wandering if there is any one close by. I have lots of questions. I have a consoltaion visit with my Fanily dr on friday and am not shure what to ask.

Thanks

Ellen

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P.S. sarry about the spelling

Yes, let me know when you're on this side of the pond! Do you have my cell ###?

There is so much food in my house!!!

We had a BBQ today, I had little bits of all my favorites, but my head's not fooled. All those good salads, wings, burgers and pies are calling me!!! If I were smart I'd go for a walk, but I'm just too tired. Everybody just left and this is when I usually go get myself a nice plate of leftovers, as I'm ususally a little too busy to eat much while serving and visiting. I'm really looking forward to my fill, the idea of the small protion at least making the tummy hunger go away will sure help with the head hunger too.

HI sue,

I don't have any of your phone numbers. Email them to me privately.

Mer

I can walk around 1pm! I have to drop Missy off at noon and then do a fit review on a couple of coats, then I am free before I pick her back up at 2pm. How about the mall?

Any others going to the meeting tonight at St Josephs? I will be there! Jeans and white long sleeve top.

I wish I could go but I have to go to the class I will miss on Wednesday morning because I'm leaving town. I hate to just not go since I already paid plus I need to finish the project I am working on. have fun! Let me know what they talked about.

Im in olympia!!!!!!

Wenjea, Do you know if Sue plans on going? Or anyone else in your wallking group?

Pinenut...

I'm coming to the meeting,

Dark teal T-shirt and jeans

See you there!

Sue

Pinenut...

It was fun to meet you last night. The mix of the was unusual last night, there are ususally many more people from other doc's there too, and that's the first time in the 3 times I've gone that banders have outnumbered bypasses. Though i think that will be the norm in the future, as the % of banders is increasing. Did you find it helpful/enjoyable? I really like having people with other opinions and other ideas there, it's helpful for all of us.

Hope to see you again sometime.

Hi girls,

Loved walking with Sue and Wendy on Monday My friend, Rachel, really enjoyed meeting you, too. Can't believe I did this, but I REALLY boogered up my foot with a BAAAAAD blister and now it's infected! I had to go to the Dr. today and get antibiotics! Needless to say, I didn't go on that business trip with Dave I was talking about. Supposed to stay off my gimpy foot for a couple days. Sheesh!!!!!

I talked with my sister today who is about 35+ BMI and only about 10 lbs less than me at this point. Tried to gently suggest she might think about the Band since she has insurance through microsoft (that pays EVERYTHING) OOPS. She didn't appreciate that.... Oh well, later a friend called whose brother is considering it and wants some info. Can't push it on people. We all have to come to it on our own.

Hope everyone is enjoying the weather. Who wants to push me in a cart while YOU walk? LOL

Mer

Hi,

You walking gals must be in the south end. Nice that you can get together. I'm up here in the Everett area wishing I could find a support group or something. My lapband will be done at Virgina Mason in Seattle & my doctor is in Federal Way. I think their support group meets at Virginia Mason in Federal Way. That's a trip for me! I guess its only once a month, though. My son-in-law's sister had bypass surgery there & she's going tomorrow night.

I'm averaging about 400 calories a day trying to get off 30 lb. they want me to lose before my surgery next month! I'm a little more than half way there. I was very grateful to get my surgery date yesterday!

Mer...

We gotta get you some tennies girl!!!

So sorry to hear about the foot...no fun to miss the trip

Phyl...

Most all the centers seem to have support groups, and all I've heard of are open to anyone no matter where your surgery was. Maybe call the hospitals, or go on line. i think support groups are really important, I've never talked to anyone who is in our possition who says there's not an emotional component to their weight issues, it's HUGE for me!

Sue

Mer...

We gotta get you some tennies girl!!!

So sorry to hear about the foot...no fun to miss the trip

Phyl...

Most all the centers seem to have support groups, and all I've heard of are open to anyone no matter where your surgery was. Maybe call the hospitals, or go on line. i think support groups are really important, I've never talked to anyone who is in our possition who says there's not an emotional component to their weight issues, it's HUGE for me!

Sue

Hope you hav a great anniversary tomorrow!!

Thanks...we are planning on going to Snoqualmie Falls to hike around a bit...something other than just dinner, but it's not looking like the weather is going to cooperate

Sue- I really enjoyed the meeting and meeting you the other day. Too bad I didn't meet Wendy too!

I felt a bit on the spot by Marie and a bit guilty for having an easier nutritional plan to follow. It all helped me know that I ended up at the right place for me. Like they said, you have to go where you feel comfortable, especially when you pay yourself! I have not had any regrets...just really looking forward to my fill on the 28th!

Are you thinking of going to the St Francis meeting on the 3rd Wed (I think).