I think it would be a great idea. I am a little limited what I can do right now but give me some time. I don't have to go back to wor****il the end of May. Sharon

I am SURE this has been asked but I thougt I would do it again.   I am really wanting to meet others that have gotten the band, even bypasses ....   I KNOW Dr. Todd has a meeting in his office.  I did not go through him and really do not care to go to his office.  Plus the hours are just not practical for me.   Are there others in the area that maybe would like to meet for lunch or coffee or a day of shopping ..WHATEVER!    I just am looking to meet others.   I am in Anchorage but no problem with meeting folks in ER.  I actually will be moving to Peter's Creek in June or July.   Please drop me a note.... [email protected] Take care ya'll~! Jeanee

Here is our creed, if you fit this you are a wls LW and we hope you will join us on the LW forum Here is the link http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/ The Lightweight Creed (Created and approved by members of the OH Light-Weights Forum, Jan 2008)

I am a Lightweight. I am only one of many others like me. Together, we are a team. Though our journeys and choices may be different, we are bonded together by the commonality of being Lightweights and the strategies, successes and struggles that entails. It is this bond that defines this board.

I began my journey with a BMI of less than 45 and/or with less than 150 lbs excess weight. My lower BMI and excess weight does in no way make me less deserving of medical intervention, and I should not be made to feel inferior or guilty.

I qualified for WLS because I have co-morbidities, or because my medical history proves that my weight is diet and exercise resistant.

I have worked with my healthcare team to determine the best surgical option for me. I am confident that others have done so as well, so I will refrain from passing judgments. 

I will freely share the most accurate information I have, as well as my own personal journey and why I chose my surgery in an informative, educational and respectful way so that others may learn from my experiences. 

I respect the decisions of my fellow Lightweights, regardless of the surgery they chose and the nutritional/exercise plans they follow.

I will always promote health and a healthy lifestyle, whether physical or mental; and will respect alternate methods and views toward achieving good health, even if I do not espouse them personally.

I will always be sensitive, honest and respectful when contributing to discussions on this board and in my PMs. I will never flame, demean, invalidate or harass others for their questions or decisions. I will remember, at all times, the difficulties and pain I went through on my own journey and be considerate of others when discussing theirs.

I will always defend and unite with my fellow Lightweights against prejudice and hostility. 

I understand it is my responsibility to report offensive conduct to my fellow Lightweights, so that we may deal with offending parties as a united front to preserve the supportive and tolerant atmosphere of our board.

I understand that if my conduct becomes offensive, I will not be welcome to participate on this board any longer.

Congrats!!  I hope all went well and you are on your way to recovery!!   Kari

Here you go. My appointment is not until the 9th of next month so i do not know How well they work but this is where i'm going. Samaritan counseling center Dr. Fink, PhD, Psychologist 452-4673