That is a fantastic WOW moment!!! Wishing you all the best with your gallbladder surgery ... I had mine out in November, and it was a piece of cake! I had to be at the hospital at 6:00AM, and we were home (over an hour drive) before 2:00 PM. I got very cold after the surgery, and they made me sleep for a few hours, but then I was up and walking and ready to go home. I was sore a few days, but had two weeks off work so played after that! Best thing about it is no more gallbladder pains ever! Jan

Hi all- So I went in today for my pre-op bloodwork (gallbladder's coming out next week) and for them to draw blood for my 9-month check up. Well, in the past they could only find a "good" vein in my right hand. It always took forever for them to draw blood and it hurt! Well....they asked "which arm?" I said, normally my hand, but you're welcome to see if you can feel a vein since I've only had blood drawn a few times since losing weight. SO...the AWESOME tech. felt around a bit in both arms (I thought for sure it was hand time) and then said..."I like this arm (my right)" and proceeded to prep me. I was prepared for the poke and hunt method that most try....since my veins don't normally play along. BUT...she got a vein on the first try! IN MY ARM!!! I know this is an odd wow moment, and possibly has nothing to do with my losing weight, but I was amazed. She rocked....it didn't even hurt when she switched tubes (I had to have several drawn). SO...now...I sit here almost 2 hours later and my arm doesn't hurt, nor is it even bruising (like my hand normally did)! YEAH!!! Now, I'm hoping all my labs come back with great results! Christina S

Hi Christina, Thank you, I felt like a princess in the red gown. Thanks again, Maryellen

How exciting! Congratulations! Jan

Jason- You're doing great! I can't wait to be that close to my goal weight! You must be really excited and proud of yourself. Christina S