New to this board-surgery date 6/25

Hello, Someone in my support group suggested this site and I am glad to be here. I am 36 years old and live in Alaska, 120 miles from my surgeon's office. I had Lap, RNY on June 25. I started this process in December 2006 and lost 47 pounds pre-op over the 6+ months of Dr. supervised diet and exercise program. I have lost 8 pounds since the surgery, for 55 pounds lost so far. I am feeling good and working hard to get in 60-70 grams of protein each day, along with keeping my fluids up. I am glad there is a site for those of us at the same place in this journey. Between this and my surgeon's message board, I feel part of a great supportive community. Cheers, Naomi

congratulations on your surgery i had my the 28th of june, welcome !!!!!!! hope to see you around crystal

congrats on your surgery!! Ya this board and website are GREAT!! I dont even feel the need to go to a support group with this site! I hope you like it and stay with us........... -Katie

Hi Naomi! Very nice to meet you. OH is a GREAT site! Lots of support here for sure! Wonderful to have you join us and congrats on your surgery! Pam

Congrats on your surgery and your success so far. I had mine on 6/27.

Hey Naomi...Welcome Stacy

Hi Naomi, Welcome to the boards! Alaska is my home state as well and boy do I miss it! I'm from Girdwood (little town south of Anchorage). I had my surgery done a couple days before you and I think you're doing amazing Looking forward to seeing you around the site! Donna

I was in Girdwood this weekend for the Forest Fair. I live in Seward, so I 'm just down the road from there. Thanks for the welcome!

Congrats Naomi. I had surgery 2 days after you. I also lost weight before surgery... about 29 pounds for a total of 48.5. I am feeling good, but I get super tired. I'm glad that I found this website. I also go to support groups at my hospital which I really like. It's nice to be around other people going through the same thing. Michelle