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Topic: I finally have it!
My surgery date!!!!!! January 14th, 2010. It finally seems REAL 
Three clearances are in and I just went for my stress test today. I should have the results by next week sometime. My final steps are to meeting with Beth, Maryellen and Dr. Wynn.
Three clearances are in and I just went for my stress test today. I should have the results by next week sometime. My final steps are to meeting with Beth, Maryellen and Dr. Wynn.
Topic: New to area
Good Morning,
I will be moving to Dover AFB in one month and am wondering if there are any support groups in that area. I am 2 1/2 years out and a 100 lbs down. I would appreciate any help. Thanks Michelle
Topic: RE: We miss you guys !
BJ, You can email Debbie @ [email protected]. I'm sure she will be glad to hear from you. I am glad to hear the kids have adjusted to the new school. Middle School very scary for me with Alexus's mouth. She is a mini Debbie. You would think she was her child. Talk with you soon. See you lighter. Joanne
Topic: RE: We miss you guys !
Good to hear!!! I think about the two of you often!
I've had a crappy month -- car troubles costing me a fortune -- but the kids are doing well at school and my boss has been keeping me busy, although things seem to be slowing down a bit at work.
Debbie needs to call me if she wants to do occasional babysitting. I need to get out and meet some new people one of these weekends -- tired of staying home!
-BJ
I've had a crappy month -- car troubles costing me a fortune -- but the kids are doing well at school and my boss has been keeping me busy, although things seem to be slowing down a bit at work.
Debbie needs to call me if she wants to do occasional babysitting. I need to get out and meet some new people one of these weekends -- tired of staying home!
-BJ
Topic: We miss you guys !
Hi all ! Just wanted to tell you guys Debbie and I are doing good and we miss all of you guys. We think of you all often. We both have been keeping very busy. I am still working 2 jobs and going to school. I am looking forward to finishing my classes in December and getting back to a more normal life. Debbie is down to 183 lbs and is all healed. She is doing so good. I am so proud of her. Hope all is doing well. See you lighter. Joanne
Topic: RE: Doing Great
Vonda, I am so happy to hear you doing so well and starting with little goals. Before you know it you will be looking back at these little goals. Welcome to the loser's bench ! Where there is always room for one more. See you lighter. Joanne
Topic: RE: New Life WLS Support Group
Belinda, I am so sorry to hear this. We will have to talk. Email me at [email protected] or call me 945-2597 or 359-7325. Take care. See you lighter. Joanne
Topic: RE: Really bad swollen ankles
Been there done that. Try apple cider vinegar. 1/4 cup a day should do. It is a natural diuretic. Caution you will need to be near a bathroom . Drink plenty of water. Stay away from salty and processed foods also. Are you diabetic? Hope this helps. Keep your Dr informed.
Sorry about the car issues. Everything has it's time and place. You really need support from friends and family to get through this. Attend some support group meetings. You will be surprised how many new friends you'll make that'll understand and help you through this. In the mean time stay focused and positive. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Sorry about the car issues. Everything has it's time and place. You really need support from friends and family to get through this. Attend some support group meetings. You will be surprised how many new friends you'll make that'll understand and help you through this. In the mean time stay focused and positive. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Topic: Transportation Issues. (venting)
I'm so mad 
. I have to put off my surgery until I get a car because no one is willing to help me with transportation. I couldn't get to my life skills classes or my nutrition classes. Ughhhh
. I have to put off my surgery until I get a car because no one is willing to help me with transportation. I couldn't get to my life skills classes or my nutrition classes. Ughhhh 
Topic: Really bad swollen ankles
I have to sit at a computer all day for work & my ankles swell so bad. No matter how many breaks I take to walk around, they still swell. I was given water pills but told not to take them too much because they would make my kidneys work too hard. My ankles are so swollen right now the skin hurts. I've tried sleeping with them up..nothing. I need some relief.
And also, I'm pretty sure that this is dangerous..but am I going to like, keel over & die because my ankles are so swollen? I'm scared.
And also, I'm pretty sure that this is dangerous..but am I going to like, keel over & die because my ankles are so swollen? I'm scared.
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