I dont post often anymore but when I do, I've noticed a lot of new people so it's time to re-introduce ourselves.

Name:

Surgery Date:

Surgeon:

Support Group:

Re-gain:

Struggles:

Employment:

Hobbies:

Would you have WLS again:

Reason for coming to this board:


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I'll start -

Name: Gina

Surgery Date: February 16, 2003

Surgeon: Dr Bryan Freeman

Support Group: New Beginnings (I dont get to go very often but I still consider myself to be part of that group).

Re-gain: yes

Struggles: As mentioned above, re-gain is a struggle. As of late, I have also started frothing.

Employment: worked as a surical nurse for 25 years with six years experience in WLS.

Hobbies: web graphics, arts & crafts

Would you have WLS again: I no longer know for sure. The surgery was the easy part but I continue to struggle and that makes it difficult to say.

Reason for coming to this board: I came to this board YEARS ago for support and I stayed because of the friendships that were formed. I am here now because I still struggle with my weight.

Post Date: 9/2/08 6:05 am
I dont post often anymore but when I do, I've noticed a lot of new people so it's time to re-introduce ourselves.

Name:Shirley

Surgery Date:Nov 2003

Surgeon:Dr Black

Support Group: None

Re-gain:  yes but lost it THANK GOD

Struggles:  snacking and people who STILL say "you took the easy way out"

Employment: State of AL / Gov employee "office enviroment"

Hobbies:   exercise can you believe it LOL , reading and travel

Would you have WLS again:  YES YES YES

Reason for coming to this board:  online support , recipes etc

Name: Randall Culpepper

Surgery Date: 08/11/04

Surgeon:  Dr. Rex Sherer.......an awesome surgeon!

Support Group:  H.O.W. = Help Overcoming Weight (currently not meeting, but re-grouping and re-forming to meet in Montgomery Alabama.  Please contact me if you live in this area and are interested).  We will be meeting 2 times a month and yes, you guessed it, at a coffee shop.  Village Coffee in Montgomery.  Only thing we are waiting on is the wedding to be over. 

Re-gain: 11 - 15 lbs. depending on the day and if ..... I KNOW!! TMI but it DOES have a lot to do with my weight loss!  If I don't "go", it builds up and lbs. are gained.  GOTTA GO!

Struggles:  Now, sweets!  SHESH!!  Where did that monster come from?

Employment:  Youth Pastor

Hobbies: Piano, music, THIS BOARD, COOKING, Catering 

Would you have WLS again:  In a heart beat!!  NO regrets at all.

Reason for coming to this board:  My PCP recommended it to me.  Then, I formed a family that has blessed me beyond measure.  I love everyone on this Board.  You make the board.  YOU ARE MY FAMILY!  Not just people.  I love you all.  I've been here for over 4 years and have no plans to leave. 

Awesome Idea Gina!!  THANKS and love ya!

Name:   Lisa

Surgery Date:  2/24/04

Surgeon:  Dr. Bryan Freeman

Support Group:  New Beginnings, Anniston - I'll admit I don't go regularly, but I should.

Re-gain:  15-20lbs, up & down

Struggles:   CARB MONSTER!!!

Employment:  I work as an administrative assistant for Auburn University, but not on campus - I'm at the county extension office (also known at the county agent). 

Hobbies:  spending time w/my hubby.

Would you have WLS again:   in  a heartbeat!

Reason for coming to this board:  initially, for information - and now, it's a great resource to find others who are in the same position as me.  It's nice to hear from others who are going through the same struggles as me.

Name : Renee
Surgery Date : 10/03/2003
Surgeon : Dr. Facundus was my bypass surgeon,
Dr. Malipur has seen me last
Support Group : Personal
Re-gain: 12 pounds from my lowest weight
Struggles: Many..most recently diverticulitis, keeping my weight up
Employment : Restaraunt Industry/ part time retail
Hobbies: Archery, Renn Faires, Reading, SCA
Would you have WLS again: In A Heartbeat
Reason for Coming to this Board: Information and support through my WLS journey. I stayed because of the friends I have made.

Name:  Stacy Martin


Surgery Date:  2-23-07 

Surgeon:  Rex Sherer

Support Group:  None

Re-gain: None

Struggles: None

Employment:  State Of Alabama/Alabama State Troopers

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping, CURVES

Would you have WLS again: YES, YES, YES

Reason for coming to this board:  Was just looking and found it by accident and
Im glad i did.  My new family

Name: Debbie Roberts (Ladybug)

Surgery Date: July 1, 2004

Surgeon: Dr. William Lightfoot

Support Group: Slim Chance  Mobile AL  Thanks Connie (Teal Rose)

Re-gain: Up and down 10 pounds

Struggles: Snacking and sweets.   The re-gain is more up than down these days!!!

Employment: Secretary with Special Education

Hobbies: Reading, reading, reading

Would you have WLS again: In a heartbeat.  As a matter of fact I would love to start over and do it right this time.

Reason for coming to this board: Found it by accident but so glad I did.  I return for all the friends I have made here.

Name: Gwen

Surgery Date: June 26, 2001

Surgeon: Dr. William Davis

Support Group: All of Obesity Help

Re-gain: 15 pounds about 5 years ago.  Now I am at my lowest weight

Struggles: can't eat solid meat very well.

Employment: ObesityHelp Staff Member

Hobbies: editing photos

Would you have WLS again: YES if needed

Reason for coming to this board:  this is where my friends are and where I found acceptance and support

Name: Vanessa

Surgery Date: January 06 2005

Surgeon: Dr.Lambert

Support Group: none at this time

Re-gain: Up and down 10 pounds

Struggles: Snacking and sweets.  

Employment: Mom 24/7

Hobbies: Reading,

Would you have WLS again: In a heartbeat. 

Reason for coming to this board: This is the best place to be.

By the way..Hi Gina lol

Name: Pam Kirk

Surgery Date: 12-13-2005

Surgeon: Dr. Zaria Murrell

Support Group: My OH family

Re-gain: Not really..play with the same 3-4 lbs

Struggles: Never get my fluids in, & I do NOT exercise

Employment: Currently Office Mgr for a custom cabinet shop..have done a LOT of different things

Hobbies: My DH, my Min Schnauzers, bowling and Internet surfing

Would you have WLS again: ABSOLUTELY!!!

Reason for coming to this board:I was "researching" WLS, and found this site. I have made a lot of good friends here, and it is NEVER boring!!