New in Here

Hi there, I am new here. DUH, lol. Anyhow, I had surgery nearly 2 months ago, on 5/15 with Dr. Eibes in Grinnell. I could talk about my surgery, but it is somewhat similiar to what all the other ppl on here have said. I am down about 50+ lbs right now, and it is coming off very well. Even better now that I am back to work full time on the floor (nursing home) Busy busy busy! I have only been reading through the posts for about 2 weeks now, but I feel like I know a lot of you already. I wish I could come to some of the support meetings, but I think they are just too far from where I am Anyhow, thank you so much for this site, and I am going to enjoy being a part of it Judi

Welcome to our board Judi!! Well even if your surgery is similar to alot of other peoples, everyones opinion counts for us pre-ops who have so many questions You could tell us this: Did you have your sugery Open or Lap, did you have any complications, how long were you in the hospital, how long were you off work? Haha. ~Kelly Welcome again!!!

Hi Judi, glad to get to meet you. I'm actually pretty close to you, in Kensett. I'd love to go to a support group meeting to but I don't know of anything anywhere near us. Hope to see more posts from you and feel free to email me anytime. It would be nice to have somebody close buy to talk to. Congrats on your weight loss by the way sounds like you're doing great!

Welcome Judy! The more the merrier! And as Kelly said, us pre-ops are always looking for more info. Elizabeth

Hi Judi, I'm DeAnne and welcome to our board. I'm sure we would all like to hear about your surgery. What you expected and what was different. I like to know what to expect even if it may not turn out to be the same cituation for me. Knowledge is power you know.(lol) ****DeAnne

Hi Judi, I had surgery by Dr. Coster and he did my panni too. I am over 2 years out now and had a revision from a VBG in 97 to RNY 01. Vicki VBG 6-97 364/212 RNY 6-01 295/183/175? hernia/panni 11/02

Judi, Welcome. We are so glad you posted. It is nice to have more support we can learn alot from you. I know that all of us still would like to here your story. I love the Iowa Board because I feel like we are family here. I just hope you join in on all the fun. Lisa Jordan

WELCOME Judi, glad to have ya with us great weight loss . Ihave a nephew living in Osage . but i don't get over there to much lol Sheila

Welcome Judi, Don't feel shy about talking or asking anything, the people here are really great and you already having the surgery can sure give us that haven't yet a heads up on what to expect. Your weight loss sounds so fabulous, I can't even imagine what 50 lbs. lighter would feel like. You must feel like a whole new person already. Anyway, welcome.

Hi Judi! Glad you finally felt comfortable enough to "officially" join the group! You will find a lot of good people here willing to help you in any way! Of course we are all anxious to compare notes.... the more you can educate yourself the fewer surprises you will encounter along the way. Congrats on your iniital loss! Looking forward to seeing your posts!