I understand. Real life stuff and all, so no pressure from me. If you are able to make it tonight, great! If not, any 2nd Monday of the month that works for you - is an option for support. Irene

Thanks Irene. I doubt I'll be able to make it tomorrow night - I've got a meeting in my community I've been planning to attend, but maybe I'll blow that off for this meeting. If not, I'll plan on it next month. Thanks for the info!! Hugs, Nancy

Hi Nancy! I'm sorry to post this message on this board since it won't apply to the majority reading... but I don't have a private email address for you. The next support group meeting is this coming Monday, October 8th. I hope you'll be able to come - if not this Monday, then perhaps a future meeting. They are held on the second Monday of each month. Here is the notice for this month - which I usually post on the NJ board: ************************************************************* Please join us for the Lighter for Life support group meeting on Monday, October 8th from 7 to 8:30 PM. Meetings are held at the Lighter for Life office in Paramus, NJ. All weight loss surgery patients are welcome - both pre-op and post-op regardless of type of procedure, surgeon or hospital program. This month's meeting will consist of an open discussion. We look forward to hearing about your experiences. Afterwards, please join us for the "meeting after the meeting" at the Suburban Diner. Date: Monday, October 8th, 2007 Time: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Location: Paramus Plaza I 140 Route 17 North Suite 102 Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 523-6185 Directions and local map of the area available at -http://www.lighterforlife.com/html/contact.html#locate Hope to see you Monday! Irene

Hi Denise!!! MMWWAAHHH - that's a big smooch!!! First off, I have to say that I miss you too, but I did see that you posted fairly recently, so I knew you were around. Secondly, did someone mention FUDGE!!! Outta my way!!! LOL I'm trying to be good - did really well about a week ago - got down from 185 to 180, but I'm on vacation this week and I'm up to 183 already.... I made a deal with myself. If I can get down to 169, I will start pursuing PS for a tummy tuck. Now it's only 14 lbs. and when I was obese I could lose that in a couple of weeks. Now that I'm not obese, it's a lot harder. If anyone wants to do the "what did I eat and exercise" thread every day, let me know. Great to see you Denise!! Hugs, Nancy

That's great! I go in for my first round of plastics on the 11th....belt lipectomy. I'm terrified LOL, never has a surgery even made me nervous and this one has me losing my mind. So, not long after you have your consult and get GOOD NEWS!!!!! I'll be checking myself into the private hospital up here You take care and let us know how it goes. I'll be checking in as soon as I'm able to sit at a computer afetr I'm home LOL