http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/marss's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,172127/Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:04:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,172127/My computer is acting up but I'll be posting at eight weeks.  I've lost about 37 pounds and I feel great now that I'm taking a prescription for heartburn.  I bought some great sale clothes that are extra large.  I seem to have dropped an "X" somewhere.  Yeah!!  More later, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,167642/Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:48:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,167642/Nicolle says I owe a post for my one month Surgiversary so here goes.  Things I have learned about the DS in one month: 1.  Thirty pounds is a lot to lose and it makes me feel good to have lost it. 2.  I can see my face.  I actually devoted more ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,165788/Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:40:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,165788/It's true.  The older we get the smarter we get.  I called Barbara in Dr. Rabkin's office about my legs and she had me go to my PCP for a diagnosis.  He sent me for an ultrasound and no clots were detected so the pain was from (most likely) fluid ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,163937/Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:24:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,163937/Okay, now I'm getting frustrated.  I feel nauseous most of the time, have no appetite, have trouble drinking enough water, want to sleep but am still uncomfortable, and I'm back at work 2 1/2 days a week.  I want to try new foods but it's not time for that yet. ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,162425/Tue, 27 May 2008 11:11:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,162425/It's been an adventure but generally I feel good. There are a few days there that I'm not too clear about and a few bad food choices that caused a little inappropriate body music but suddenly my brain woke up on day ten and said okay, let hit it ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,160680/Tue, 20 May 2008 21:02:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,160680/Hello my OWL Friends: I'm sitting at my daughter's computer in a lovely sitting room they have prepared for me. It has a comfy futon, comfy recliner, big beautiful Mac computer and I share it with a big beautiful cat! My surgery was at about 1:45 PM on Friday, May 16. ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,158524/Mon, 12 May 2008 10:05:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,158524/So I opened up my email this morning to so many wonderful wishes on my upcoming DS.  I was shocked and so grateful.  Thank you for caring enough to post a message to someone you don't know but who needs your support so much right now.  Thanks guys.  Oh no, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,157904/Thu, 08 May 2008 19:21:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,157904/It's only a few days away now, the long flight to San Francisco, the day of fasting, the surgery and all the rest.  I thank all of you for letting me sneak around this website eavesdropping on your conversations and learning all I can before May 16.  You've shown me ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,156012/Thu, 01 May 2008 04:32:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/marss/uzone,blog/blog_id,154680/action,comments/blog_post_id,156012/I am counting down to May 16, my surgery date.  It seems like it's suddenly here although it's been years in the decision process.  I've been reading the blogs and looking at the pictures and I'm ready.  The best part is that I will be staying with my daughter in ...