Joining the Club!

Hi All ~ I have been lurking and reading posts for the last couple of weeks, and decided it was time to get involved! Your posts have been great -- informative, supporting -- I just love the good vibes. So, let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Angela, and I live in Las Vegas. I am 34 years old, and my surgery date was May 11th. I've lost 55 pounds, and have 45 more to reach goal. The last month or so has been a battle of the plateaus, but I'm not giving up. I do cardio 2-3 times a week and weight training with a trainer 3 times a week. I've never felt better since my diabetes is gone (my a1c is in the normal range), and I've been able to lower my blood pressure medication by half. I have a wonderfully supportive husband who is my biggest cheerleader, and a dog. No kids yet, but we hope to remedy that sometime next year. I will be posting a picture as soon as I have time. I really like being able to put a face to the name. So, in the meantime, you can just imagine what I look like -- I'm always way off when I do this! Big thank you to Cary for organizing the secret pals project. I've signed up, and I'm ready to have some fun! Have a great day, and I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon. ANG

Welcome aboard! I too have hit the wall with platueas this last month...we just have to keep excersicing and hang in there! Sue McD

Welcome Angela! We had surgery the same day so I am double glad that you are joing our little family here! You are doing just great and it sounds like you have a terrific support group! I think I can speak for all of us here on the May Message Board when I say Welcome!! Post on here or email me anytime you have questions or just what to blow off some steam!!

Good Morning Angela, Welcome to the board! Hang in there with those plateaus they will be over before you know it, trust me I am sure all of us here can relate. Looking forward to reading and hearing more about you and of course seeing less of you Andrea

Hi Angela- welcome! We have the same surgery date!

Welcome Angela! This is a great board and it sounds like you're doing just great! ~Wanda

Welcome!

Thank you to everyone! ANG

Welcome to May, Glad you could join us. Congrats on your weightloss you are doing well. Feel free to jump in with both feet, The mayers are wonderful people. Kat

Late reply I know but welcome! I had my surgery May 11th too! I am getting all the secret pal info together and should have your pal info to you later this week. Cary