we are growing, one person at a time!!!

A little by little this message board is going to take off, we are just going to have to be diligent and patient. If anyone can go to other message boards here and post that there is a dispatcher wls forum. So where is everyone at in thier journey. Im about 4 weeks po,and Ive lost 20lbs. Hows that for some wieght loss!!!! Tina

That's a great weight loss Tina! I am really slow right now. I just hit 2 months yesterday and lost 36 lbs. I feel like it should have at least been 40 based on my weight. Heck, I feel like it should have been 50! But that's okay - I'm trying to look on the bright side. I *am* indeed losing and will continue to do so even though I have a larger pouch than I should have. (I started out with a 4 oz pouch and with the cottage cheese test last night it was about 7 to 8 oz). Dina

As for me, I am pre-op. I can't wait to hit the loosing side! Actually, I am trying to be patient, and enjoy the whole process. Talking with folks, asking questions, and reading about the experiences of others has done alot for me. I can't believe how friendly and candid people are here. I think an invitation to the dispatcher's board would be a great thing to do! Have a great day Pam

Rita (wife) will have her's done on May18, yup it's Tuesday. I will spend the 3 days there with her,and christ it will be a long 3 days. Not to fear I have plenty of Paramedic class work I need to study to get ready for my boards this fall. I think people forget that their support group (ie family) also will have lots of adjustments to make too. No pigging out on pizza etc. Ok now you gals was talking about some of the BS you have to put up with as a dispatcher, working the ambulance is not any better, between Medicare, drug seekers, and our wana-be siucides , some times you just want to tell them to kill themselves right next time so they don't waiste our time. But all is well when you know you have made a difence in someone's life. Well better get going, I will put my pix on in the near future Bill (Tech-13)