ROLL CALL

 Lets do a roll call.  Lots of new faces and lots of lurkers (got my hand up).  Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am Gwen Earnest Howell living in Midland City, Al .  I am 10 years post-op VBG.  I have maintained a loss of over 130 pounds.  I am a proud Grandma of 3.  You can usually find me over in the Photo Department 

I guess I am next.  Had RNY a little over 8 years and maintaining around a 100# loss.  I have 3 children, 1 very handsome son and 2 beautiful daughters and 4 very very handsome grandson. 

All of you new and old WLS men and women be on the look out for posting of things happening in Ala in the near future.

 Where is the LIKE button ?

Leslie M.  Living in Prattville, AL.  Work in Montgomery, AL.

 Feb. will make 4 yrs post op RNY.  Very happy with my weight loss.  I am 5'7" maintain at a weight of 138-144lb.   I still dump and kind of thankful that I do!

1 20 yo son and 1 14 yo cat!

At work now.  Hope everyone is having a great weekend and staying warm!

Hello! I'm Deb. I am new to OH. I have been looking into the LapBand option for a while now. I weigh 288 at 5'4. I'm waiting on a call to schedule a consult with a doctor in my area. I guess they are making sure all of my insurance duckies are in a row.

Anyway, it's nice to meet all of you.

Roll Tide! :)

 Welcome to OH and the Bama Board.  We are having a Christmas dinner in Birmingham on Dec 10.  Contact Louise A and she can give you the details

Hi im melissa a lurker also. Im almost 6 years post op. I have a  2 yr old son. I m so glad i had my surgery wish i could of done it years sooner I never had any major problems.I live in somerville al. I dont know many people here so if any one needs a walking or lunch buddy Im here!

Hi all!  I am Kim and I live in Helena Alabama.  I am married to my best friend, Bill and we have amazing adventures together.  We are currently planning an Alaska 12 day land/sea cruise trip for September 2012.  We have 3 grown children, 1 grandpuppy and 2 cats. 

I am 2 and 1/2 years post op RNY and doing great.  Maintaining now for about 18 months a 175 lb weight loss.  I do not dump so I have to be very careful of my food choices.  I am compliant about 80% of the time and I live a very active lifestyle.  I work out 5-6 days a week so I can "get away" with a few extras. 

I intend to maintain this level of activity so I can eat what I want....I do not EVER want to go on a diet again.  However, if the scale creeps up a bit, I quickly become more mindful of my eating, up the water and the cardio...that seems to fix the issue.

I wish I'd done this so much sooner!!

Kim