Bariatric Reunion 2009

Oct 02, 2009

10/2/09 Tonight is the Bariatric Reunion hosted by our Surgeons and staff in Tarrytown NY. This is a tribute to all the patients past , present and even future, young, old, sisters, fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, all shapes and sizes.
The place was very nice. The people very friendly. Looking around you just were not sure who is thepatient who is the support person. All sizes and shapes of people, all of us celebrating and smiling. Dressed up for a nice night of fun.
I went with Janice my support person, very dear friend and future bypass patient, her surgery will bein January2010. Janice has been with me every step of the way, meetings, appts, day of surgery and so on.Greg my husband also by my side. I am excited and nervous. Not sure what to expect but going looking pretty. New dress. New hair. New body. I did not prepare the shoes or jacket right...who would of thought your feet get smaller too! Dress size 8! Oh how great is a size 8!!!
Sign in, grab a table. looking around everyone looks so nice. Outside Crystal light fountains, cucumbers and tomatoes with hummus...yummy. Dinner chicken, lentils, beans and salad with oil&vin. (did not get to eat much of this being in the fashion show, I missed out on the meat, non left) So nice to have this all prepared for us, what we can eat, not having to explain to the waiter or manager portion size etc. Dessert fresh fruit with Sugar Free chocolate dipping sauce and the most incredible vanilla, choc layered mouse/parfait ever with just a hint of PB and a dollop of whipped cream. Now what I also love is the way the food is timed. Over a 3 hour period. This is the way we eat. Slowly, portions, control our new way of life. Splenda, Equal, Sweet and low. No Sugar anywhere sorry greg. That was kind of funny.
The DJ a former patient.
Fashion show........Before pictures and then the TADA moment out we come and smile wide! This is our success. My number is 23, What is with this number. Everything this year was number 23, Mind you the names are in alphabetical order and still I got 23. Crazy. Met lots of nice people on line waiting ot go out. Pictures taken and posted on facebook and here. I am so proud of me. I am so many emotions as I wait and look around at everyone and share their success as well as my own. 'dancing not too much just the right amount and I am not winded, my knees held up this is great.
Thank you Dr. Cerebona and staff for a wonderful night to celebrate us. I am so filled with emotions and I am so very happy to share these moments with you.
Next event...the OH conference 10/23 & 24....see 23 there is is again and that is my surgiversary

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