I have been so busy that I haven't even checked the board for a while. I am back working 3 days a week as an RN--that is after being on disability for 5 years. I am so healthy now, my cardiologist says I should be a poster child for WLS. My heart is in great shape and I am down to 4 prescription medications and hope to have 2 more gone by the end of the year. I have applied for the director of the nursing program and the local junior college--won't know anything until June. My weight hovers around 194-200. Would really like to get the last 40-45 pounds off, but I am happy where I am--it is so much better than where I was. I think I would lose 10-15 pounds if I could have a paniculectomy and bat wing removal. I am going with my daughter as support to a seminar in Reno next week. Her primary has recommended her for WLS. My life has been so blessed by all of you. Thank you for your support through the past few years and the support I know that will continue. Those of you who still seem stuck--hang in there. You are doing better than you were and better than if you had not had WLS. Monna 389/198/159

YES it does suck. It seems that everything has changed then again it may be because there are more on here now. I came back tonight because I watched a show on Brookhaven for the Obese and it reminded me of where I can from and HOW EASY it would be to end up there again!! I def need the support that reading the posts and the extra hump to get my rump moving!!

Hey! Not sure if you remember me or not it has been almost two years since I have last posted. I have been through alot but I am going to have to get back on the wagon!! It is so wonderful to notice and see someone I remember!!! I am going to be posting more and getting the support that I need!! Carrie

There is a MO board here at OH. At one time, I was very active there, but those folks seem to have moved on. I've tried posting some to get to know the new folks, they just seem to post to themselves and that's about it. Time is short for every one I suppose, me included. So I have to be very selective about where I post and what I get involved in. If something isn't a good fit, I move on.

Hi Beth! I'm sending good vibes your way for the quitting thing... Been there, done that way too many times myself. The first time I quit was easy. Should have left it alone because it took me 12 years and more attempts than I can even count before I was able to finally quit the second time. That was about 14 years ago now. But I try to remember that I'm really only one puff away... Hang in there. I does get easier with time... Try to keep those hands busy.... Keep telling yourself that you ARE A NON-SMOKER.... Irene