Yes I am still around!

Name: Barbara M.
Username: wishwood
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Member Since: 8/18/2003
BMI: 26.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (03/01/06)
Surgeon: Roger De La Torre, M.D.

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Fitness & Exercise - Hate it! Gonna have to teach this dog new tricks!
Dogs - I can't live without my Shih Tzu Rosie
Musical Performance - I have a Masters in Vocal Performance
Quilting - All of my sisters quilt - they are amazing!
Gambling - Work at a Casino as a Surveillance Agent
Football - Won my Fantasy Football League this year - first timer!
Teachers - Was a High School Music teacher for 15 years
E-Bay - eBay Power Seller!
WLS Light-Weights - I think I am considered a Light-Weight - would like to share with others.
Reading - Mysteries - the best!

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Eggface on 3/1/07 4:21 pm

Happy Surgiversary! Thank you for contributing to the board through the year. The sharing of knowledge by "graduates" has definitely eased my journey. It is appreciated. ~Michelle (MV)

Comment by swangirl on 4/29/06 9:21 am

Wow Looking good! Congratulations!

Comment by buttercup965 on 3/3/06 7:40 pm

Barb, Welcome home! I am trusting that you came home today and are doing well. Take your Lortab if you need it, soon you'll be feeling fine! Rest and sip, then repeat! Take good care! Dina

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Barbara M.'s Blog

Yes I am still around!
It has been awhile again. I am not very good at this posting business, but I thought I should try and keep it up to date.

I took the job I talked about at United Health Care - and it was horrible. Without going into a lot of detail, the training lasted 12 weeks and was very inadequate. When we actually went on the job, I felt so poorly prepared to deal with the customers. The pay was decent, and that is the reason I took the job over the other job offers I had.

Another job offer I received was from a promotional supply company. The HR person said if I ever needed a job to call them. So, after 4 months of hell at UHC, I called her and asked if anything was available and she said YES! To make a long story short, I have been there for three weeks, and I like it very much so far. My non-compete contract with Harrah's expired, but I decided that I do not want to go back into the casino industry until and if something fabulous comes up at one of the local casinos.

I have regained about 10-12 lbs., so I joined WW online to try to get ahold of things. I had four really good days last week and 3 not so good days, but I lost 3 lbs. I will plug along, because my clothes are too tight and I DO NOT want to regain this weight. I can see how it could happen. If I can maintain at around 155-160 I will be delighted. Right now I am 173. I will keep this updated.

Terry's brother did succumb to the cancer in January of 2007, on his birthday. It was very, very sad. The family had done very well, I think, and I think Terry has handled it better than I could have expected.

Rosie is groovy. We had a family reunion in February, celebrating Fred's 45th wedding anniversary, Nancy's 40th wedding anniversary, and Marilyn's 70th birthday. It was a wonderful event. If I can get some photos uploaded I will post a couple.

I can't complain. I want to get the weight off, but I think I can do it. I like the new job so far, and the IRS hasn't come to get me for the taxes I owe for this year (hey-at least I filed, and the amount isn't as much as the rebate I am supposed to get! LOL)

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