Introduction..

Hi All- I don't know why I never thought to post on this forum, because it sure would be fun to see how others as far out as me are doing. I had duodenal switch surgery with Dr. Anthone in Omaha on August 3rd. So far I have lost 71 pounds and I feel great. I am so thankful that I have insurance that pays for WLS because I needed it desperately! I had high blood pressure, heart palpitations (scary since I am only 27), sleep apnea, asthma, gall bladder problems, and a host of other issues prior to surgery. I am happy to say that my blood pressure is now normal, sleep apnea is GONE, asthma has greatly improved, gall bladder is out, and I have more energy than I have had in years! Thank God for WLS!! Katie 359/288/199? 71 pounds lost and gone forever!

I forgot to mention that I have gone from a size 32 to a 24/26!! Katie

Katie, Welcome..... You're doing wonderful This is a awesome board. Feel free to jump in any time. Tammy 291/284 day of surgery/222/145

Hi Katie, Welcome! This is my favorite forum since we're all going through the same things at the same time (roughly). I'm glad you're doing SO MUCH better. Go girl! Donna

Hi Katie! Welcome to the board! This journey is a wild ride isnt it? Im loving every second of it!! Congrats on your 71 lbs! U GO GIRL! kim 264/209/135

Welcome! Glad to see you're doing so well. Hope you drop by more often! Samantha 265/199/140

Hi Katie! Welcome to the board! There is so much love and support here. The best thing is, whatever you're going through -someone else is too! Good luck on your journey... Clarissa 346/243/150ish

Hi Katie, Welcome to the board... this is a great place where you can get support... we are pretty active on here, so make sure to post! Congrats thus far on your success! You are doing great! Regards, Bridget 280/203/140ish

Welcome to the August Forum... We have all sorts of people stopping by and I believe that is because we are so "happening" But, you fit right in and this has been an amazing site for me. A real source of information and strength. I love you ladies.... a few men.... Apryl 245.5/192/140

Hi Katie! Welcome to the August board. Congrats on your 71 pound weight loss! Keep up the great work! -Lynn Lap RNY 8-16-05 297/230/140