Introduce yourself

Hi Ya'll! I just stumbled in. So here it goes. My name is Mindy I am 30 years old Married 12 years to a Marine SSGT We live in Pensacola, FL (moving at the turn of the year) Have 2 kids girl 12, boy 7 I home-school them both Hobbies include Aqua aerobics, boating, sewing One post-op goal is to ride a bike again Who's next?

Almost forgot Surgery date is July 31

What a great idea. Name: Terri Location: Oakfield, NY Age: 47 Family: married, 3 kids Hobbies/Interests: reading my Bible, crocheting, sewing, family time Post-op goals: roller skate, to learn to parasail

Good idea!!! My name is Leslie. I live in Marshall, TX. I am 25 years-old, soon to be 26. I've been married to my high school sweetheart , Casey, since June 23, 2001. We have a beautiful 2 year-old boy named Ryan. I love to spend time with my family and my best friend, Brooke, whom I met on Obesity Help in 2005. I am also addicted to Myspace! One of my post-op goals is to look good and surprise everyone at my 10 year high school reunion in 2009. That's me in a nutshell! Leslie

This is awesome, thanks for starting! Name: Betsy Age: 41 Location: Minneapolis, MN Family: Married for 7 glorious years to Aaron, 20 yo daughter, Bryanna, 18 yo son, Tim. Hobbies: Spending time with my family, and extended family (friends) I love to crochet, and will read anything I can get my hands on. Jodi Picoult is a favorite right now! Post op goal: share clothes with my daughter (lol) too many to list, I just want to be healthy.

Hi my name is Linda I am 53 years old, so this board makes me feel right at home since there are a lot of us 50 somethings here! I have 3 kids, my oldest Jenny died suddenly at 26 7 yrs ago, I have a 30 yr old daughter Lena, and a 21yr old Kimmy, a husband of 23 yrs, Patrick, 4 rescued cats from the pound, Cujo, Cleo, Hugo, and Margo. And 3 fish, Edith, Archie, and Sally. I run a home based daycare, of 10 children with my daughter Lena. I love to read, to travel, to go to the beach... anytime.... anywhere... for as long as I can. My post op goal....To go on a clothes shopping spree.......................................... far far away from the PLUS size stores! LindaLee

I'm from south Ft.Worth, 30 years old, mom of 2 children. My son is a November 04 toddler and my daughter is a November 06 baby. They are exactly 2 years and a week apart. I've been married for 7 years. I'm so excited about my July 30th surgery date. I am scheduled for the GBP at Baylor. We love going camping, out for walks and to the park. However, I'm slowly wearing down. I just can not imagine what life will be as an official "looser". I just want to share every second with my kiddos. I've always been a working mother until the 2nd baby was born. So I quit a 40 hr a week job for a 24 hr a day job and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Look forward to getting to know all of you more.

Hi, I'm Stephanie also 52 years old- what's the deal, are all us older women having a mid-life crisis? Location: Dallas area Family: married for 23 years, one daughter, age 20 Occupation: L&D nurse for 30 years Hobbies: texas hold 'em poker, reading, TV addict Goals: to be able to walk without pain in my knees and hips

I'm Sheila, My surgery date is July 30th. Live in Virginia Beach, VA. Age: 51 Single with two great boys ages 19 and 21, both attending college. I work in a hospital for a large group of radiologist as a radiologist assistant. A terrific job that allows me to do procedures from barium studies to joint injections. I'm the only one there so I'm my own boss. They are the ones paying for my insurance rider so I can have my surgery. Yes, they are a great group of docs! I love to read, sew, decorate and do crafty things when I have time. I can't wait to walk a mile again without getting out of breath, dance for hours and shop for regular clothes!

I am Esther. Surgery dat is July 30. Live in Northern NJ - only until kids are on there own and then getting the heck out of here Age: 50 in September Married 26 years to a great guy. Two wonderful kids - our daughter who is going to be 21 in October and graduating college next Spring. (hoping to be able to fit in a plane seat for that trip) -- and a son who will be 16 in December. I am a free lance paralegal and work mostly with one real estate attorney. My paperwork is being submitted to insurance this week and hopefully I will soon know if they will cover the surgery. Since our insurance is through my husband's business I was fortunate to be able to get a policy that covered WLS.