Since people like to THINK about their WLS...

Yes sir, you do!  WE LOVE YA!

Just a thought here, tho... have YOU tried calling "the guys" and setting up a get together, just like you enjoyed pre-op?  Take the initiative to SHOW them that you are still you - your mouth just has more free time! 

Sometimes I miss being invisible...  it always seemed the more I weighed the more invisible I was...  now clerks are helping me... folks say hi out of the blue... and somedays, I'd just like to be left alone.

and being really warm...  I love MN and all 4 seasons but right now I'm looking for sunshine!

Good topic

I miss being comfortable with my body. It was way easier to be intimate when I was bigger then now with my saggy skin and my discovery channel boobies. I have only been with one person in five and a half years and I haven't for a long time becuase I am so embarrased. Thats all I miss.

That is a GREAT question-

I miss sleeping until 6:00 AM each morning during the school week (now I am up at 3:45 to go to the gym each morning)
I echo missing the phone calls from friends to go and be social- I never realized how much my social life revolved around going out to eat.
I miss being able to run quick errands without bundling up like a snowperson- I think I have worn mittens/coat/hat/scarf more this winter than I have in the past 5.
I miss not having to think about bowel movements- it used to be so easy!!

But, I will happily miss these things to lead the healthier life that I have begun to live!  There are some trade-offs, but I will take them and kep working toward being a more "typical" person.

Reenie

OOH!  That's a good one - sleeping in!  Although I'm referring to weekends.  I used to be such a slug on Saturay mornings, I wouldn't wake up until 9:30, 10 am or even later - then just lay around reading old People magazines my mom would give me, shower, watch food porn... Sometimes I wouldn't set foot outside our bedroom until 1pm!!!

But NOOOOOO....   NOW I have this whole NEW issue - SETTING A FREAKING ALARM CLOCK ON SATURDAY MORNINGS SO I CAN GET MYSELF PURDY ENOUGH TO GO DRINK COFFEE WITH A BUNCH OF LOSERS!!!!

WTH? 

Great question!

I miss being warm! 

I don't miss sweating because I just hauled my arse up one flight of stairs, but I'm SOOOOO incredibly sick of being chilled to the core of my being. And I know some of my co-workers and friends are really sick of this quality too. I knew being cold was a side affect of losing weight, but honestly, I want someone to invent battery operated thermal underwear. Because even with layers and layers of sweatshirts on, the thermostat set at 72, the fireplace on and lying under 3 blankets one of which is electric I'M STILL COLD!!! 

Grrrrrr!!!!

Hello, Sweetie~

Just a thought---when I am chilled to the bone it's when my iron levels are way down. Have ya thought of getting your blood component levels checked? 

 I realize that some folks are downright frozen because they don't have the insulation....

 BTW--there ARE battery-operated thermal SOCKS that you can buy in Canada...

How's the job going?  I hope they appreciate the creative genious they have on staff ((YOU!))!

I'm plugging away with the job hunting. Went to a job fair yesterday and am hopeful that I connected with a few places that would appreciate my social work skills.  I'm hanging on to the belief that God did not uproot me to have me join the ranks of the unemployed here in Arizona!  ((Although I'm in a good place---my sis appreciates my housekeeping skills and has made her home MY home. It just feels RIGHT to be here.))

((HUGS))
**SUE**

Thanks Sue! So good to hear from you! I've been wondering about my levels. I don't take iron right now and am thinking that might be the problem.  My two year (I can't even believe I'm saying that) is coming up and I think I've got to get my labs scheduled and reviewed by the bariatric group this time and not my primary physician.  I think you're right that it might be more than just the insulation - because it definitely is in my bones!

And by the way...I totally missed your relocation!  When did you move to AZ? Did Quinn move with you? I bet it's nice to be with family again, but WOW - that's a big change...if you've got a spare room...maybe I could relocate for a few months until this cold weather passes!  It will pass right?

Sorry to hear that you're job hunt hasn't been fruitful as of yet. How incredibly frustrating...how are you managing??? 

My job is going well, surprisingly...I have some very slow days - which kill me since I like to keep busy, but every week I get more and more requests.  AND of course, I'm incredibly thankful to have a job given the economy and that all the major corporations around here are all laying people off.  So sad!!!!

I keep saying, that the only good thing that will come out of this "recession" is that it will give the generations after us a good look at "want" versus "need" and hopefully get them out of the "me, me, me, now, now, now" mentality.  Who knows...I guess I'm just trying to find the silver lining.

Well, I should get back to work...hope you're doing well!  Take care and go see about packaging up some of the sun and sending it North would ya???

Hugs - Tracy!

Hi Tracy~
Sorry it's taken so long to reply to this but I don't always have access to the computer. A good lesson in sharing!

I decided in mid-November that it was time to move on. The part-time job at the 'REAL Canadian SuperStore' was going nowhere fast, with hours being cut to 18 to a week. Sure couldn't pay rent on that.  And I was having no luck finding a social work job in town. My wonderful sister Nancy suggested that I 'come on down' to Arizona, that they had a lot of room, and she was sure that with my talents and degree I would have little difficulties finding a job. So almost 32 years to the day after I arrived in Canada ( Dec. 11 would have been our 32nd wedding anniversary) as a blushing bride, I left.  Somehow that just seemed fitting!  I did make a side trip to Edmonton, Alberta where my soldier son and family live, visited with them for a few days before flying to Arizona.

Quin decided to 'batch' it on the much smaller basement apartment in the character house we had rented in.  He says he's doing okay, admits to even missing me!  His BigBrother/boss/mentor is making sure Quin is doing well--and his grandparents  are keeping a pretty close eye on him. God bless 'em!

Well, I've been here for 2 months now, and have no permanent job--if there is such a thing anymore.  I did interview for a job but it was a few levels beyond my training---resources facilitator, so I was not surprised to get a 'dear jane' letter. In fact, I have accumulated altogether (from Canada and here) 7 'dear janes' and that is rather a bummer, but I am clinging to my belief that God did not bring me here to join the ranks of the unemployed!   IN FACT I HAVE A JOB INTERVIEW TOMORROW--FOR CASE MANAGER. Please God!! 

Once I decided to move, EVERYTHING just fell into place. My car sold in one day and the guy LOVES it. ((The only negative thing was my former landlady who got an extremely good deal on my newer fridge and convection oven--Q left them behind and thus they became 'abandoned'.  My FIL did talk her into giving me $300 for both. This subject makes my blood pressure rise!!))   I have had to LET GO of it--and a whole lot of other 'stuff' too. I had 3 weeks to get rid of or find new homes for 32 years of accumulation. My daughter got lots, as did my 3 sons, but charity places got blessed with much. I did put my antique dining suite into storage, as well as boxes of 'stuff' I will have to go through with the ol' fine-tooth comb.  I was hoping to get back in April (taxes!!...) to sort through and get rid of the antique stuff, because as times goes on, the rental fees will override the value of the stuff stored. Make sense? At this point, does not look likely, but maybe a miracle can happen--like a job???

I am providing 'sweat equity' in lieu of rent here at my sister and BIL's house.  I do the housework and cooking, which I sure don't mind, as they are very appreciative.  I have a huge bedroom upstairs with an ensuite bath. My sister has made HER home MY home. I do have access to their daughter's 2004 Honda CRV, for which I will take over payments when I get a job.  Right now I pay for gas and inusrance. I do sell my blood plasma twice a week--for a princely sum of $50!  OOWWEE!  Gotta do what ya gotta do... 

I am keeping busy---am in the middle of Casa de la Luz Hospice training so I can volunteer with them. I also volunteer with the Alzheimer Association twice a month at the nearby hospital.  I'm hoping to make connections that could lead to employment.

The weather has been winter-like---temps in the 50s!  HAHA!!  Folks here freeze at those temps!  But there was frost on the windshield this morning, so it does get cold. But the temps around Christmas were in the 70s and 80s. Hard to get used to, as those are Thunder Bay SUMMER temps!!  I am not looking forward to the summer temps of in the low 100s.

Anyway-- gotta get going and revamp my resume. Please say a prayer for the job intervew tomorrow?

I'm sending warm temps and ((HUGS)) to you!

Wait. Back to the Farting.

You mean I will most likely fart more after WLS?

Hell yeah!! Sign me up!!!!  ***Kicking Heels, and farting***