Lisa,
I totally agree with you when you said" SUPPORT BOARD" I have also been absent(my choice) for a long time due to all the B.S. that went on, and it appears to still be going on. No One was EVER run off this board!! First we had the shepherd and now we have trolls. It appears these are the same people that don't have children and seem the need to revisit kindergarten. This board was set up for people with weight issues and  Eating disorders. It is no ones business why anyone posts or lurks on this board. Whether they chose WLS, (or not), what Dr they choose, which surgery etc. This is and never was set up as a social board. No one cares who you eat with, travel with, or who you chose as a friend, and who you chose to talk about in a nasty way. EVERYONE on this board has emotional/psychological issues or they wouldn't need this board or WLS. Haven't we been judged enough? Now we are turning on the people who share the same disorders. People who live in other peoples glass houses shouldn't throw stones!
Andy, I do not know you, but I am not usually like this. I am a very kind giving person who just can't take the **** on this board. I really feel bad for the new people *****ally need our support and have to read all of this, for that I am truly sorry. We all have the same goal, happiness, health and inner peace. I wish the people on this board luck,  health, and success..........Those who can't do, Teach. Those who cannot do either manage the people who can......................George Bernard Shaw

Mary, you have no idea how proud I am of you for starting this thread today in my absence.  Sorry, but we're having some crazy sale at work all weekend and I'm pretty much stuck there from open to close all weekend.  Uggh!!!

I did stop at the gym on my way into work and put in 45 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes of free weights.  It's an abbreviated workout, but I know I won't get there over the weekend.  Thanks again Mary.

Uh oh...what happened to Andy today??

I've gotten kinda busy at work today and havent had a chance to get out and walk yet...but Im trying to get up and go now. Help me kick the excuse that...Well, It will be time to go home soon...OR, Im getting my hair cut later and dont want to get even a little sweaty! LOL

I can come up with some excuses now

I even brought my pedometer today to see how far I walking within my time...and my iPod.

Whatcha all got goin on?

Oh no, Tom, that's not great news. Well hopefully this is something that is easily solved. And how wild is it to have your doctor tell you to eat more carbs?! Take care and good luck. Keep us posted.

Tom, I am so sorry you are having issues. I hope that all will work out for you as you have done so well.

Sylvie, I wish you the best of luck and I wish you much happiness with the new life you & your hubby have created. All I can say is LOVE, ENJOY, LOVE, ENJOY !

                                                                                                                              Julie