Welcome to the board!! Sometimes it is a little slow around here, so be patient if you don't get responses right away. Are you having the lap band or gastric bypass? Noticed on your profile that you were married in the Seattle temple. We just got back from vacation in Seattle this past week. The Seattle temple is beautiful. Laurie in So Calif Duodenal Switch(DS) 11-30-04 Dr. Gary Anthone, Omaha, NE

Hi Joyce, Is Dr Simpson no longer doing the Duodenal Switch? I remember corresponding with him several years ago while I was fighting my insurance to cover the DS when they said it was investigational after they readily paid for it for many years. At some point, I had heard that Simpson was no longer taking out of state patients. I had actually given Dr Simpson's name to my brother in Phoenix, who finally decided upon wls after seeing my success, but sadly it was not to be ... my brother, at age 48 had a massive brain hemorrhage last year, caused by years of obesity, hypertension and Type II Diabetes. I had the DS with Dr. Gary Anthone 18 months ago and except for the same six pounds that I keep gaining and losing - not sure if it is because of that time of the month or what - but with the malabsorption of the DS I probably won't have to struggle with regain unless I overload on sugar and carbs. With the hotter weather, though, I am being vigilant about drinking LOTS of water so as not to get dehydrated. Good to hear you are getting everyone back on track at your office ... such a good leader! Watch out ... you'll probably get called as RS pres, LOL! Laurie

Congratulations on your size 10 temple dress. I know that we're all equal in the temple, but wearing a size 10 opposed to a size 26/28 sure makes attending the temple sessions more comfortable with all the sitting and standing we do. I'm sure proud of you and proud that you can feel so much better about yourself. Melody

Jenny, I love your picture also. How fun to hear from you on here. I am sooo looking forward to my trip west this summer and I hope we can get together. It would be so fun to see you. Your friend Lynn

Welcome back, good job on meeting your goal, I had few set backs so I have not gotten to my goal, but I am feeling better, I set my goal at 150 also. have have about 25 pounds to go, that my second year project. I never thought I would get this far, I just had my 5th Anniversary this last weekend, went to Yellowstone park, was able to do some walking, its been almost 1 and 1/2 months sense my scarey surgery mistake in April. I am so thankful for this site and our group here and there prayers. I am so thankful for the Lord and all his blessings and trials he allows me. Everyone have a great week. ....... Kaye