Mady, Hope I'm not too late in posting a reply. I had no idea they had message boards this neat on this web site. I'm not a LEO, but I can honestly appreciate the job y'all do! I have been a dispatcher for almost 9 years, and I understand how because of the job your health goes down the tubes and your weight goes up. When I started, I weighed 220 pounds (I've always been the chubby girl) - when I had my gastric by-pass over a year ago, I weighed 285. So in 8 years I gained 65 pounds, not a good thing for someone as short as I am. Having the surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself, it's just amazing how it changes your life - and there really aren't enough words to describe how you'll feel. I'm estatic your surgery is coming to a near. And I know exactly how you feel as it gets closer. It is going to be hard at first, but once you start to see the rewards you'll realize it is all worth it. If you ever need to chat, I'll try to reply. And I agree 100% with you, we're one big family and we need to stick together and support each other!

Cops wife here !! Hey I had to do something my all those hours my hubby was at work so I ate!!! Dee

Dina, This is a slow board. I am retired from DOC and was a sworn law enforcement officer. I know there are many cops out there, so lets hear it from them. By the way, I dated a dispatcher in Largo, FL for couple years. What crazy hours and stressful work! As a matter of fact, he was a bit over weight! Marla

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