First time to post

Hello everyone, I just found this web site today and I am so excited. It is very encouraging to get to talk to other people who have had weight loss surgery. I have not been able to go to any of the group therapy sessions offered by my surgeon due to work hours. So this GREAT. I had surgery on 12-9-04 and have lost to date 55 pounds. This biggest thrill for me was on Valentines day my husband took me shopping and I got a pair of size 22 pants (I was in a 32 in December), I have not worn that size in 12 years. Hope you all have a great weekend. Bekki Hufham

Hi Bekki; Welcome to the board. I had surgery on the 13th and have lost 56 lbs. Look forward to talking with you and congrats on your weight loss. James

HAPPY BIRTHDAY We share the same surgery date. Welcome to the board. Lots of support and nice people on here. Donna

REBEKAH, REBEKAH, REBEKAH... what a beautiful way to spell your name! So pretty! Well, WELCOME TO THE DECEMBER CREW...sooooooooooooo glad you found us! My name is Vera, and I am known around here as the Crew Encourager! We are a group of wonderful, loving and supportive friends, who have come together to find wonderful things about ourselves.... and since we all had surgery around the same time, it is very inspiring to read each other, daily (or at least 1 per week), so share, Post and laugh together. Do feel free to do all of the above, and sit back... drink a protein shake, and be at home. Again, Welcome Rebekah... Vera, Crew Encourager 12/20/04 LAP RNY Proximal 343/298/? -#45 week 9

Hi and welcome. I too just found this board -yesterday. Your weight loss is wonderful. Congratulations! It is a thrill to keep shrinking isn't it! Just think we can go and buy smaller clothes or say the next size down KNOWING we WILL get into them soon. I started at 336 and lost 61 pounds before surgery and I have lost 49 pounds since my surgery on 12-21-04. I still want to lose another 90 pounds so that I can get down to 136 lbs which will make a total loss of 200 pounds in total. I am so glad we have this December Board to support and encourage each other. Mary S.