A Little about myself

Hi all.. Andrea suggested that I let you all know a little about myself so here I go.. I just moved to Dubuque from Puerto Rico. My husband works in the Coast Guard and he is now station at a boat here in Dubuque. I had my surgery in Puerto Rico on February 18 this year. And everything has been going great. I've lost 88Lbs. and I'm just crazy to get to the -100Lbs. I used to weight 350Lbs and Now I'm down to 262. I haven't been this weight since I was in college. So for me is great. I had a support group in Puerto Rico and I really understand the importance of it. That's why I will try my best to be able to make it to the Support Groups meetings in Davenport.

Malena, I'm so glad that you posted. You have been doing wonderfully to be just 5 months out and down 88 pounds. I started at 327.5, but my highest recorded weight was 348 (know that I was higher, but wouldn't touch a scale.) Are you going to come to Davenport this Wednesday night? I will be there and usually Jesi comes from Dubuque as well. The support from this site and the Davenport group is wonderful. Glad that you are here. Keep posting, dear, so we can get to know you better. Also, share any of your ideas/things that work with us, too. Lord knows, I still have a lot of work to do myself!!! Welcome again and God bless, Andrea

Welcome, Malena! I'm still waiting for a surgery date, so I am using you and others for inspiration while I wait. It sounds like you are doing very well -- and especially with some big changes going on in your life. The Davenport group is terrific here, so I'm sure they'll make you feel right at home. Cheers! Martha

Hello Malena, welcome to the board im from clinton I had surgey last April lost 161 pounds so far. congrats on your weightloss that is great. hope to see you at the meeting in Davenport I really like their meetings. take care. Laurie

Malena, Welcome! Hope you find friends and support here on these postings. Sounds like you're doing just fabulously! Take care now and keep us posted! All the best! -Deb W.