Hi Everyone! I just join...

Hi Everyone! I just joined today and am anxious to meet some of you. I am two years post op. I have lost about 110 pounds and would like to lost another 30. The issues that caused me gain the weight in the first place are still there so I am having a hard time losing these last remaining pounds. I still want to eat the wrong things for the wrong reasons. Still, the surgery has given me back my life. I can do things I have not been able to do in years. I have a lap! I can cross my legs and tie my shoes. I can walk without huffing and puffing and I have no pain. The surgery has done its job but now it is up to me to lose the rest of the weight and I am having a hard time. Any help? Thanks

Welcome Charlie!

Welcome aboard Charlie. I may be asking you for advice soon; my big day is next Monday. Sounds like you have done a terrific job so far. Cheryl

Hi Cheryl!! This is so cool that I get to "talk" to people who have been through and are going through the same things as myself. I wish you the best on your big day. I will keep you in my thoughts. Please let me know how things go for you. I will look forward to hearing from you soon. Good Luck Charlie

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CHARLIE I AM GLAD YOU ARE A LOOSER I WILL BE A LOOSER STARTING MON AT 9:30 PLEASE PRAY FOR ME AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOVE JUANITA

Hi Juanita! Good for you!! A whole new world will be opening up for you. I wish you the best. Please keep me informed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck Charlie

HI Charlie, My surgery is on the 23rd, this is really a great bunch of people, everyone is so good at supporting each other and helping with questions. Just a question have you checked to see if there is any support groups in your area. Being online here is great, but I know for me that is also was great to meet people face to face that were going thru what I was going thru. Again welcome to the group, I may be asking your questions down the road. Take care Tammy

Hi Tammy! I did find a support group in this area and attended my first meeting this week. In fact, that is how I learned about this site. It is so great to connect with so many other people who have experienced the same feelings related not only to the surgery but to the events leading up to that decision. I wish you well on your upcoming surgery. A whole new world is going to open up for you. I will be more than happy to help you in any way. Please keep me posted. Good Luck Charlie