Hi everyone

I stumbled onto the board yesterday and I'm so very excited. I had my surgery 8/22 and have lost 72 pounds as of this morning. This board is awesome because we all had our surgery in August and are basically going through the same things at the same time. I go to a support group twice monthly but all but one are 2-3 years out. It's helpful to hear what they are or have gone through, but it's much better to hear what others like myself are experiencing as it happens. I've even went back and read most of the old posts also. My only regret is that I didn't find y'all sooner. Thanks for all the info! Keep up the good work and we'll all make it to a healthier life!!! Hugs

Welcome to the forum Connie, I am transplanted Texan grew up in Kerrville area, lived in Houston most adult life until my hubby was transferred to Georgia 10 years ago). Looks like I will be moving again to SC this time. Miss Texas, all my family is there. You will find this forum very helpful, I did not discover the forum until the week before my surgery and it has been such a blessing!! Welcome! Judy E

From one Connie to another ~ WELCOME! And BIG woohoo congrats on your awesome weight loss! I agree, it's really helpful to share experiences, ideas, and frustrations with others that had their surgery around the same time. Connie RNY 8/01/05 269/206/163 surgeon's goal

Welcome!! It's nice that we have this site to come to for encouragement and to encourage others. Gives us a chance to take us out of ourselves for a bit as we all traverse this new road to a new life. Dawn

Welcome, Welcome! I'm glad you found us. It is great reading and experiencing WLS with others. Pam

Congratulations!..that is awesome!! You're obviously doin somethin right! I had my surgery on 8/25 and i've only only lost 53 lbs and supposedly men loose more than women...that doesn't seem so in this case. I have only been walkin and no exercises..yet...due to my gout...protein drinks is Nektar..pina colada ..once a day....the 1st 2 mos. the weight loss was really fast and now....i'm kinda gettin frustrated..Please tell me you're diet and exercise regimen. Thanks!