Sherri, Congratulations!!! I still have about 30lbs to loose but I'm very very happy where I am now. WLS isn't for everyone, you're doing well - keep up the great work! I worked in records in Oregon for 7 years, I used to hate this time of year, but I do miss all the investigation type stuff I got to deal with. As you said, it's a never ending battle... and then you get to work on purging the archived files... HAVE FUN!!! Sheryl

Brianna, I hope you are doing ok. I could not post for some reason from work the past few days, so I got up early to post from home. I'm saying a pray for you! Hope things are going better and you are feeling better. Take care!! Sherri

Well, coffee & breakfast after work sounds like a date to me! I dunno, call me a romantic, but what's the harm in getting caught up in the romance? But then I'm an all or nothing kind of girl, so that is my "mode" coming out. If you're already seeing each other, you've already dipped your feet into those waters. What will be, will be, huh? I hope it's a great way to be, though!!!! Dina

Brianna - I have heard a little bit about Lymphedema in the past few years. Had a supervisor who had breast cancer and they took her lymph nodes out so she ended up with it in her arm. Also if you look at Amy Williams profile, you will learn a lot about it here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=W1029266563. She ended up getting it in her legs from falling and injuring herself when she didn't realize she had done so. She found physical therapy did help her though. I think from what I have read the actual problem of lymphedema isn't life threatening (I think!) and is more of an annoyance than anything. I know it can be serious like it was for Amy, but once you find out what it is, it can be worked around. I think compression bandages work well. I hope this isn't what you have, but if it is, then hopefully you'll find it is managable. The good news is you haven't had your lymph nodes out so maybe you'll regain some function whereas those who have had that done won't. Keep us posted and try not to sweat it too much. I know it's easier said than done, though, but I'm thinking positive for you!!! Dina

Hey girl... I don't check this site often either it seems... lol! I'm working this weekend - ugh! I need a vacation.. lol! It's still cold, but now I have relief in sight! I'm going to San Diego Feb 14th - 20th.. woo hoo!!! I'm a happy girl!!! LMAO! It's kinda slow tonight (shhhhh, I didn't say that) - is it 0700 yet? This is my 3 day weekend (we work every other weekend - 12 hour shifts), so I'm kinda tired already... Tomorrow night is going to be a bear unless I can get some sleep - Ambien take me away... lol! Anyway, goin to the gym in the mornin - woo hoo! My days off are always busy, this week I'm movin on my days off. YIKES! Ok, back to work... Take care! Sheryl 395/217/178 WLS 8/22/2002