Thanks Mom, I guess I am scared I am not more at peace like I was with my gastric bypass.  But I guess I was scared then too, but really at peace on the way to the hospital.  I just want it over with now. Love you  Hugs Heidi

Thanks so much, I was okay when I was busy, working all day Sunday and Monday and most of today and then carving my pumpkin and giving out candy.  But now that I am just sitting down, I am scared. I guess I got so lucky wth my gastric bypass I am now pushing my luck for vanity sake.   Hugs Heidi

Is the Christmas card list gonna be mail a card to everyone on the list or not?  Because I cannot stand the whole pick and choose who you wanna send too idea, it means some people are left out and that completely sucks.  So we really need this cleared up right now, otherwise I don't want to be part of it.  I believe if you sign up you should be committing to sending a card to everyone, this isnt a popularity contest it supposed to be about the spirit of the season and sending a little cheer to your fellow OH members.  So whats it to be all or nothing? Hugs Heidi

Personally I think that sucks, its like sending out Valentines in the 2nd grade and not getting one back from everyone.  If you committ to sending cards it should be to everyone, otherwise collect your friends addresses and just send to each other personally.  Its either all or nothing with me, we need to clarify on this otherwise I am out. Hugs Heidi

I had an open rny also and I went back to work in 3.5 weeks.  I was good after 2 weeks but then I strained a muscle in my back, I was glad of the extra time so I could feel better.  I went back working full time 40+ hours a week as a programmer/analyst.  Short term disablity did kick in, talk to your hr rept you will need to get the forms completed so they can get it your doctors office.  You don't need to tell your boss what type of surgery only that you need surgery.  I told everyone of course, but thats just me. Hugs Heidi

There is a reason I don't have a tv, I can't deal with listening to other peoples opinions, advice or whatever about anything.  Its your life, there is no right way or wrong way to live it, to lose weight to be healthy, its truly up to you.  You have to do what is RIGHT for you, what makes you happy, what you think is in your own best interests.  I didn't let anything I heard or read sway me from having surgery.  I am nearly 19 months out with no complications whatsoever, nope I am not thin but I am 153lbs vs 283.5, so I think thats pretty successful.  I guess it just irks me that something that you heard on tv could make you think you might not want life saving surgery.  I don't believe anything I hear on tv and not much of what I read, I need to see the facts and figures for myself to make up my own mind what is right or wrong.  Its amazing how people try to sway us everyday.  This surgery saves lives and sometimes takes lives, its a gamble we take, but for me it was worth the risk to get rid of the diabetes that killed my mother and give myself a shot of living without chronic arthritis pain. Good Luck!!! Hugs Heidi

LOL yeah I know I was reading everyones responses after I responed and thought hmmm I don't recall a what am I drinking question.  I thought I had skipped it, nope I didn't.  lol lol Omg I hope this isnt a sign for today. Hugs Heidi

1. what's Your Astrological Sign? Libra 2. What are you drinking right now? Oversized Polo sweatshirt and socks 3. Name a place you want to see before you die Alaska 4. Favorite Color Pink 5. Favorite TV Show I don****ch tv 6. Protein By shakes or Protein through food.. I like Adkins shakes when I drink them, I love shrimp 7. Who has been or is the Most influential person in your life? My mother 8. Cats or Dogs, theirnames. Max is my kitty 9. Name something that you've always wanted to do but were afraid to try. hot air balloon ride 10. Are you a Spring/summer/fall or winter type person spring Only a few more days now, Hugs Heidi

Sounds good.....I have a few pairs of boots and some clothing and my last years winter coat that is huge on me now.  Where is the table going to be?  I am getting there after noon on Friday so I will need to drop my things off before I take my suitcase to my room. Hugs Heidi

Hey Beautiful, I will only be there for the Friday night dinner, as I am arriving Friday morning and leaving Sat night, but I am definately game for dinner at the hotel.  I sooooo can't wait to get there and meet you.  This is gonna be so much fun. Love Heidi