I'm New and looking to connect.

Hello,
I am new to this site. I have been watching and reading for a few weeks. My consult appt is tomorrow. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I am not totally sure what to expect just yet, but by reading all the q&a and posts I am getting a good feel for it. I look forward to the journey and meeting new friends.

Mendy

Hi Mendy,
I am from Indiana but am an adopted Bama gal.Welcome here.THis is the most friendly board on OH.ValGood Luck on your journey

Hey there Mendy!!!!  It is great to meet you.  I think most of us were nervous and excited.  It is just normal.  I promise, though, this has been a great journey for me and so many others.  Please don't be a stranger.  Let us hear from you.

Carmen

Edited to correct spelling

Dear Val and Carmen,
thanks for the welcome. I look forward to gleening tips and skills you have learned. I really want this to be the sucess i am seeking for a healthy lifestyle and weight. I have not be able to do that up to now. I did lose weight twice in my life time but only to put it back and then some. both attempts were wrong and not a lifestyle change. I ready for something new. talk with you soon

Mendy

Hi Mendy!!  I'm from right up the road a bit.  Not too far from you at all.  I live in Chatom.  It is so good to meet you.  This board is a wealth of knowledge.  There are several different procedures among us.  I had RNY 5 years ago.  I am having to fight weight gain now.  You are right on the money when you talk about life style changes.  If you don't have that then this is not too different from other weight loss trials.  That being said, I would do it again and again.  It was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Welcome to the Alabama board and please come often.  We really want to get to know you!!!

Debbie Roberts  aka  Little ladybug!!!  Here for you!!!

thanks for the welcome.,
its hard to think about what I am going to do to my body and then think that a day will come that I will have to fight weight gain...But as I have been reading, like all other additctions its a daliy walk, some days are all uphill and others are all downhill yet some on are flat ground. I am just hope not to lose ground.. LOL. thanks for you support.

Mendy

I went to your profile page to "read all about it".  It looks like you are in the work of the Lord!!  My husband and I are also.  We sing and Jimmy is a preacher.  We go into all churches.  Where ever the Lord opens the door.  Maybe our paths will cross one day.  Again, welcome.

Welcome aboard!  I had my surgery on May 1st and it is the best thing I ever did! 

Kim

Dear Kim,
I see on your ticker you have really lost a lot in the past 3 1/2 months... wow. great job. what has been the best and harest thing for you up to this point, (if you dont mind sharing)... I like going into things with my eyes wide open so to speak.

Mendy

Welcome to the board Mendy!  And congratulations on the start of an exciting if sometimes frustrating journey.  I am a newbie--but there are a lot of wise old-timers here that can help you with about anything, and they will if you ask.

Good luck and have a blessed day!