Do you think that for you to be happy, everything in your life has to be just so? Happiness is a strange thing. It's not synonymous with perfection. In fact,...
Pam Davis, RN, CBN, CCM Bariatric Clinical Manager Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity Issue: # 6 June 2008 IN THIS ISSUE U.S. Child Obesity May...
GM, Holly - Just wanted you to know that finally we have taken the pics of the couch, chair and ottoman. Talk about procrastinaton (I am the president of that...
Jill, Darlene won't be able to come, as she is tied up right now, with other things, and Tammy can only come if I go up on a weekend, which is unlikely,...
I am so happy to hear your Mom is doing better.....but sorry to hear Darlene and Tammy can't make it as we'd love to see them and visit. We will be very happy...
Thank you Frances!!! This sure has been an exciting year for a lot of us here. And it's going to be an even better one for a lot more too. I cannot wait to...
I'm so excited, I just had to tell someone - and who better than y'all?? As of this morning, I've reached my first short-term goal of -50 lbs.!!! The reason...
That is terriffic Shonna!!! I cannot wait to hear all about it at the next Murfreesboro meeting either. YIPEE for you!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! What a way to...
I am sooo proud of you Tammy!!! U will have your degree before you know it. And , I bet you are the smartest in the class!!!!! HUGS, Tracey Perkins Lap-Band ...
Hello everyone: I wanted to ask for some input on the alcohol issue. I know I need to ask the doctor too, but I wanted real life people who have experienced ...
Jill, They've got to be identical...LOL Cause if they're not, I don't know what is. When Me and Darlene both saw Holly's suite, we both couldn't believe it....
Haha Tracey....I don't know about that. But I do appreciate the thought tho. That might have been almost true before my treatments, but not so much now....
Hey Tammy....I guess Holly didn't want to believe you and the sweet Darlene....that is way too funny. She called and was shocked to see her identical...
Hey Jill, I wish I could be making the trip with the girls too, but not this time. I'm not sure either about the other one. I'll just have to wait and see....
Hi Darlene, It's so good to see you posting again. I have missed you being on here. I'm so sorry that I missed you at the hospital to. You had already left...
Hi Vanessa, I didn't have RNY, I had Lap Band. But, it doesn't take a lot for me either. Before surgery I could go to the Mexican Restaurant and get a lg....
Hi Christy, Don't apologize for asking questions, never do that. We're always glad to answer them whenever we can. All FF cheeses are allowed for us, as far...
Good Morning all! I've spent all weekend flip-flopping more than frog legs in a hot skillet! I keep going back and forth between having the RNY and the lap...
Thought I might pipe in on this one! ha My wife had RNY about 11 years ago and there's one instance that stands out. I guess she was about 5-6 months post op...
Jack, i atteded the cookeville support group, it is held every 2nd wednesday of the month, it is at the cookeville hospital in the meeting room as u go thru...
Hi Thorne, Good Morning to you too!! I went through the same thing as you are going through when I was making my decision to have this surgery. How I finally...
Glad to hear things are slowly improving for you. Can't wait to see the new you since Dr. Fleming has given your body new contour. Kathy P. ... every day gets...
Hi Thorne, This is a very good question and one I asked many times myself at the beginning. For my husband Mike and me, we were in immediate...
I've had the occasional scotch recently with no ill effects. However, I've noticed that it does hit me more quickly, so I would advise caution. I take mine...
After WLS, you continue day by day to cast off the chains that have bound you for so long. Each day you breathe better, move better, and feel better. You are...
If you are interested in Lap-Band I would encourage you to come out Tuesday evening June 3 at 5:30pm for the next Support Group specifically for Lap-Band...