who do YOU think you are?
Name:Cristy
Surgery Date: 7-10-07
Surgeon: Bryan Freeman
Support Group:none
Re-gain: Am still losing but much slower, so no regain
Struggles: Snacking, and getting that motivation to exercise.
Employment: Event Operator for a confrence call center
Hobbies:Traveling, shopping and spending time with my husband
Would you have WLS again: Yes only 100lbs sooner than I did!
Reason for coming to this board: For support and because I have made friends here whom I love dearly!
Newbie Alert !!!!!!!!!!! 
Name:Vickie Gant
Surgery Date: 09/17/08
Surgeon: Les Miles
Support Group: The Alabama Board
Re-gain:
Struggles: Just getting the surgery done
Employment: Disabled
Hobbies: Scrapbooking and Computer
Would you have WLS again:
Reason for coming to this board: My Doc told me about it I am glad he did I have met some wonderful folks
Name:Vickie Gant
Surgery Date: 09/17/08
Surgeon: Les Miles
Support Group: The Alabama Board
Re-gain:
Struggles: Just getting the surgery done
Employment: Disabled
Hobbies: Scrapbooking and Computer
Would you have WLS again:
Reason for coming to this board: My Doc told me about it I am glad he did I have met some wonderful folks
Name: Amanda Harrell
Surgery Date: 11-27-06
Surgeon: Dr. Facundus in Huntsville
Support Group: oh.com
Re-gain: none so far (fingers crossed) i've actually been told recently (yesterday by my mother in fact) that i NEED to regain a few pounds because i'm getting too little.
Struggles: cross addiction (pills mostly. laxatives at first and now pain pills, nausea suppositories, pain/nausea shots and muscle relaxers ~ i hurt a lot inside and it's hard to deal with since i can't eat.)
Employment: graphic artist at the local newspaper (for now...)
Hobbies: knitting and reading for the most part
Would you have WLS again: oh yes of course!!! once a month for the rest of my life if i had to!!!
Reason for coming to this board: for support and to meet other alabamians (preferably in my area but none so far.)
Surgery Date: 11-27-06
Surgeon: Dr. Facundus in Huntsville
Support Group: oh.com
Re-gain: none so far (fingers crossed) i've actually been told recently (yesterday by my mother in fact) that i NEED to regain a few pounds because i'm getting too little.
Struggles: cross addiction (pills mostly. laxatives at first and now pain pills, nausea suppositories, pain/nausea shots and muscle relaxers ~ i hurt a lot inside and it's hard to deal with since i can't eat.)
Employment: graphic artist at the local newspaper (for now...)
Hobbies: knitting and reading for the most part
Would you have WLS again: oh yes of course!!! once a month for the rest of my life if i had to!!!
Reason for coming to this board: for support and to meet other alabamians (preferably in my area but none so far.)
Name: Andrea Kerlin
Surgery Date: 10/22/2007
Surgeon: Dr. Facundus
Support Group: OH
Re-gain: nope still losing (hopefully for a while)
Struggles: SWEETS! Not a dumper
Employment: Accounts Recievables manager
Hobbies: exercise. Im obsessed with the gym
Would you have WLS again: you betcha
Reason for coming to this board: support and information
Surgery Date: 10/22/2007
Surgeon: Dr. Facundus
Support Group: OH
Re-gain: nope still losing (hopefully for a while)
Struggles: SWEETS! Not a dumper
Employment: Accounts Recievables manager
Hobbies: exercise. Im obsessed with the gym
Would you have WLS again: you betcha
Reason for coming to this board: support and information
292/279/183/155 highest/surgery/current/goal
Name: Worm King
Surgery Date: Never had a weight problem
Surgeon: N/A
Support Group: ???
Re-gain: need to gain
Struggles: keep from strangling my other-half
Employment: retired
Hobbies: worms and fishing
Would you have WLS again: ???
Reason for coming to this board: I listen to my other-half talk about all of you every day so I wanted to join the fun
Surgery Date: Never had a weight problem
Surgeon: N/A
Support Group: ???
Re-gain: need to gain
Struggles: keep from strangling my other-half
Employment: retired
Hobbies: worms and fishing
Would you have WLS again: ???
Reason for coming to this board: I listen to my other-half talk about all of you every day so I wanted to join the fun
Name: Michele
Surgery Date: July 27, 2006
Surgeon: Dr John Mathews
Support Group: Why Weight? I am the support group leader
Re-gain: none THANK GOD
Struggles: snacking at night, I do good during the day but at night I fight the carb monster!!
Employment: Work at home/ support group leader
Hobbies: reading, exercise, online games
Would you have WLS again: YES, in a heartbeat!!
Reason for coming to this board: I found this board about 1 month before my surgery date..didnt know a soul.. everyone was so supportive, still are!! I developed family/friendships here. I come to this board for support and to support other members of our OH family. I am very BLESSED to be apart of such a GREAT group of people.
Surgery Date: July 27, 2006
Surgeon: Dr John Mathews
Support Group: Why Weight? I am the support group leader
Re-gain: none THANK GOD
Struggles: snacking at night, I do good during the day but at night I fight the carb monster!!
Employment: Work at home/ support group leader
Hobbies: reading, exercise, online games
Would you have WLS again: YES, in a heartbeat!!
Reason for coming to this board: I found this board about 1 month before my surgery date..didnt know a soul.. everyone was so supportive, still are!! I developed family/friendships here. I come to this board for support and to support other members of our OH family. I am very BLESSED to be apart of such a GREAT group of people.
FOR REUNION INFO.. use the link below!!
ObesityHelp Certified Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/MicheleLuv/messageboard/
Name: Judy
Surgery Date: 11/14/06
Surgeon: Dr. Black
Support Group: No,only on the boards
Re-gain: I went up and down with 3 pounds and have now lost them and staying the same
Struggles: Staying on track and eating healthy. I think most of us struggle with our weight.
Employment: Inspector
Hobbies: riding my motorcycle
Would you have WLS again: YES
Reason for coming to this board: Support, and information.
Name: Vicky Whitt
Surgery Date: August 29, 2007 (1 yr post op---yay!!)
Surgeon: Dr. Ravindra Mailapur at Huntsville Hospital (he's AWESOME)
Support Group: Wellness Center in Huntsville and of course OH.com
Re-gain: none so far...it flucuates 1-2 pounds and then I start losing again!
Struggles: staying away from Starbucks and of course....CARBS!!! Is coffee an addiction? (Shut up Randall, lol....just playing..you know I love you!)
Employment: HR Assistant
Hobbies: computer and playing pool
Would you have WLS again: YES YES YES.....Did I say yes? lol
Reason for coming to this board: Was searching for gastric bypass information and stumbled on this board. There are some great people here and they are very knowledgeable! Just ask! Someone will know the answer!
Thanks for suggesting this! GREAT idea! I love you all!
Surgery Date: August 29, 2007 (1 yr post op---yay!!)
Surgeon: Dr. Ravindra Mailapur at Huntsville Hospital (he's AWESOME)
Support Group: Wellness Center in Huntsville and of course OH.com
Re-gain: none so far...it flucuates 1-2 pounds and then I start losing again!
Struggles: staying away from Starbucks and of course....CARBS!!! Is coffee an addiction? (Shut up Randall, lol....just playing..you know I love you!)
Employment: HR Assistant
Hobbies: computer and playing pool
Would you have WLS again: YES YES YES.....Did I say yes? lol
Reason for coming to this board: Was searching for gastric bypass information and stumbled on this board. There are some great people here and they are very knowledgeable! Just ask! Someone will know the answer!
Thanks for suggesting this! GREAT idea! I love you all!
"Life is too short not to be happy."
R. c
on 9/2/08 10:13 am - nashville, TN
on 9/2/08 10:13 am - nashville, TN
Thanks for starting this thread Gina. I loved learning a little more about fellow board members.
Name: Rosie
Surgery Date: Not yet scheduled. Hopefully it will be the end of September/beginning of October
Surgeon: Dr. John Touliatos
Support Group: OH.com
Re-gain: N/A
Struggles: Carbs, staying positive during the approval process
Employment: None yet. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in May and I plan on looking after my surgery
Hobbies: reading, spending time with my family, playing on the computer
Would you have WLS again: I'll let you know after I have surgery
Reason for coming to this board: For the support. It is nice to have people who can honestly relate to where I've have come from, and where I am headed. :)
Name: Rosie
Surgery Date: Not yet scheduled. Hopefully it will be the end of September/beginning of October
Surgeon: Dr. John Touliatos
Support Group: OH.com
Re-gain: N/A
Struggles: Carbs, staying positive during the approval process
Employment: None yet. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in May and I plan on looking after my surgery
Hobbies: reading, spending time with my family, playing on the computer
Would you have WLS again: I'll let you know after I have surgery
Reason for coming to this board: For the support. It is nice to have people who can honestly relate to where I've have come from, and where I am headed. :)
~* Rosie *~ 2-16-10
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on 9/2/08 11:23 am
on 9/2/08 11:23 am
Name: Noel
Surgery Date: 8/11/08
Surgeon: Dr. Maliapur
Support Group: Friends and family, OH board. I need to start going to the group at Hsv Hospital Wellness Center but it always conflicts with church.
Re-gain: So far I haven't!
Struggles: Making sure I eat enough. By evening I'm not hungry and have to make myself eat.
Employment: Computer nerd at Japanese Automotive company
Hobbies: Creating videos (mainly for church), working out, Reading when I can.
Would you have WLS again: You better believe it!!
Reason for coming to this board: My Dr recommended the site and getting to know others who struggled with weight and made the decision for surgery.
Surgery Date: 8/11/08
Surgeon: Dr. Maliapur
Support Group: Friends and family, OH board. I need to start going to the group at Hsv Hospital Wellness Center but it always conflicts with church.
Re-gain: So far I haven't!
Struggles: Making sure I eat enough. By evening I'm not hungry and have to make myself eat.
Employment: Computer nerd at Japanese Automotive company
Hobbies: Creating videos (mainly for church), working out, Reading when I can.
Would you have WLS again: You better believe it!!
Reason for coming to this board: My Dr recommended the site and getting to know others who struggled with weight and made the decision for surgery.
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