Hi all

I've been reading all the posts and enjoying them, so I felt it was time to say hi. I'm 2 weeks post-op and feel pretty great. My first week I lost 21 lbs. Today I go to the Dr's again for the staple removal and of course weigh in.. I don't want to be compulsive with the scale, so I'll wait til I go to the Dr's. Looking better is just one benefit of the surgery, I'm looking forward to being able to go to the gym again an start working out. Right now I'm walking and using my elastic bands. So to all ........Thanks for your posts and I will be joining in!! Prayers to all! Linda

Hello Linda, Welcome, I am fairly new here as well and I have found that there are some terrific words of wisdom and fellowship and support here. Elaine

Hi Linda, welcome to the board. Congratulations on your brave decison to have WLS and actualy going through with it. 21#s in one week is TERRIFFIC!!! I am 3 months post op and all I lost is 45#s... So give yourself a big'ol pat int he back... Anyway. You will find wonderful, caring people here who are always ready to provide support and share ideas. We are no experts, just people who are going through the motions of WLS together!! Welcome!!! -Flávia

welcome to the board... and congradualtions on your weight loss.. you will do great

Welcome to the board and I also find it very supportive and entertaining. The people here are wonderful

Welcome Linda. We are happy to have you join us. Congrats on the weight loss. Each day is better and better. You will meet people in all stages of the weight loss surgery both preop and postop on this board and we all seem to enjoy supporting each other. They have really helped me in the few months I have been coming here. Any questions can be put out here and someone will probably know the answer or know where to get it. Carol

Hi Linda!! Nice to see you here and glad to hear your surgery was good and you've experienced a whopping 21 pound weight loss! Wow!! I can't wait for my surgery and everyone who posts here everyday with their updates keep me inspired and thinking positive. Welcome to the board!!

Welcome! Hope you keep us posted on your WL. Be prepared, you will have many positive changes that this surgery will bring to your life, it is incredible!