Hi everyone--I thought I'd listen to some advice from one of the other monthly groups and start one master thread in which we have an ongoing discussion/updates. I don't know about you all but I certainly spend most of my time on these boards on the pre-op forum and the general forum, not here. It would be nice to have just one thread to go to once in this forum.

We can maybe start out with introductions?

As for me, I'm going the "online privacy" route for now (paranoid that people I haven't told about this will somehow stumble across me on this site I guess, which is crazy, I know) but I can give you the big picture:

You can call me Penny, I'm 27, single and live in the Washington, DC area. I have a background in politics (which is why I live in DC) but now I'm a librarian which is much cooler and way more fun (trust me on that). Oh, and there's no "Marion the Librarian" thing with me either. One of the things I hear most frequently (besides the cliche "you have such a pretty face") is "but you don't LOOK like a librarian", which is another one of those bizarre backhanded compliments that you never really know how to take.

Personality wise, I'm kind of dorky, big into public radio and books and popular science. Oh, I'm also a little on the paranoid side (as you may be able to tell from earlier in this post). Beyond that I'm just kind of silly and friendly, VERY much so into traveling and I'm an aspiring "green" domestic diva (but that's not going so well).

Arlene - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Arlene - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Thanks! I hope your tweak works for you. I'll check in when I weigh in on Friday.

Going swimsuit shopping when I get off work UGH!!!!:redface: It supposed to be 90 on Sun so I will have my happy butt on the boat (can't wait) But nothing from last year fits so I'm off to the mall. I ordered one off line but it's on back order, Which bites because I can't seem to find a one peice that fits with big enough cups. I got a nice cover up now I just need something to cover up. I'm sure I'll be a little aggravated with the saggy inner thigh skin thing going on But I'm trying to remind myself it's better then not fitting into one. Wish me luck.

Butterflies, I am down 2 more lbs. Yay! Dr Davis gave me some homework......recite positive affirmation before I go to sleep and when I wake up. Then paste a picture of me I hate next to my favorite food. That is on top of the page.....on bottome paste a picture I want to look like along with a picture of a healthy meal. I have to look at it before going to sleep and when I wake up. It is somehow supposed to get down in my mind. I am sure this must be in the Beck Book , but I didn't get that far. I go back to see him in two weeks. I am still doing the nutrition classes on Wednesday.

I hope all of you have a great weekend!

Kimaly, good luck on the swimsuit! Have fun!

Oh, and thanks for all the prayers. I put my mother in skilled nursing care yesterday for rehab. She is so much better.

Butterflies, I am down 2 more lbs. Yay! Dr Davis gave me some homework......recite positive affirmation before I go to sleep and when I wake up. Then paste a picture of me I hate next to my favorite food. That is on top of the page.....on bottome paste a picture I want to look like along with a picture of a healthy meal. I have to look at it before going to sleep and when I wake up. It is somehow supposed to get down in my mind. QUOTE]

Awesome on the weight loss. An he seems like an awesome Dr

Way to go Charlene!!!!!:thumbup: and I'm glad your Mom is doing better.

Tuesday weigh in: down 1 more lb. Getting so close I can taste it.:thumbdown:

Tuesday weigh in: down 1 more lb. Getting so close I can taste it.:thumbup:

Way to go Keep it up.

Tuesday weigh in: down 1 more lb. Getting so close I can taste it.:thumbup:

Nice going....Jeez, I need to get back in the gym.:thumbup:

Kimaly, WTG!!!!!!

I just got back from nutrition class........down 2 more......woohoo!!!!!

Hi everyone, I am trying to get back on the boards more. Thought I would join this thread so I can hang out, and swap encouragement. Just wanted to say hi instead of lurking :bored:

So glad to have you back Marie:biggrin:

Kimaly, WTG!!!!!!

I just got back from nutrition class........down 2 more......woohoo!!!!!

Your really on a roll, keep up the great work!!!!

Marie......glad you are back on the thread. The more support the better.

Kimaly......Thanks!

Hi everyone, I am trying to get back on the boards more. Thought I would join this thread so I can hang out, and swap encouragement. Just wanted to say hi instead of lurking :thumbup:

Welcome back :thumbup: