Hi Laura, I am so excited for you. I will keep you in my thoughts on your big day. sherry (skb)

Has anyone used a coach to help them through the weight loss surgery process? My name is Nikki Johnson, and I am a staff member at Obesity Help. I am looking for people to interview for a story in ObesityHelp Magazine: both people who have used coaches, and coaches who are well-trained and experienced. Please contact me by email NikkiJohnsonOH: : [email protected]

i had the same problem as you,i did not feel comfortable having a dr do my rny that had only done about 25 of them so i went to dr. oakley he was great and i had mine lap so i have basically no scars.good luck nikki

This post was written by Sharon Neva.......... I do not know exactly what to tell you or how to say it. Knowing this moment would come, does not make it any easier. Our beloved Momma Angel has been taken to her rest--her long journey is over. Her 2 daughters and their husbands, the hospital chaplain, and her own minister were there (he just happened to be dropping someone off at the hsp) Those that she left behind were- her husband, Butch; 2 daughter, 2 son, 10 grandchildren; several foster children, many relatives; and many friends- including her AMOS family. Her daughter, Rebecca, wanted me to pass along that she got the first packet with all the MB posts and Paula's surgery page and she spent all night reading those messages to Momma Angel. The family didn't know how much she was loved by all of us and they comforted the family so much. She was so thankful that she could read them and let Momma Angel know just how much she was loved. Becky said that Paula did smile while she was reading them. The words that you posted meant the world to the family. Rebecca said that you all have become "little angels" to the family. A memorial will be held Sunday. If you are in the MI area and would like to attend, please email me for the information. If you would like to send a card or do something for the family email me for details of the families wishes. During the time of her illness, there have been countless tributes and expressions of affection and respect. How do we explain the number of posts? Because of her unselfish giving, perseverance, kindness, compassion, and her ability to make all OH members that she encountered, however fleeting, to feel special and loved. Momma Angel was the first person to reach out to most of you when you signed up to OH. She came along when many of you needed her the most, a time when you were feeling alone and scared of the journey ahead of you. She gave many the faith of the possibility to achieve their goals. Now is our chance to say thank you to Momma Angel for the way she brightened our lives, even through her own pain and adversity. She made it her life's ambition to make sure each and every member knew that they were not alone and that someone cared. Join me and promise Momma Angel that we will carry on her mission and keep her dream alive. As we post our thoughts, we come here to mourn, but also to give thanks, to remember what a difference her life meant, and to celebrate the person Momma Angel was, and all she gave to so many ObesityHelp members. Sharon Neva

NEED SOME HELP! Original Post by Sharon Neva at 8:09 PM PST on 06/09/2004 WA - RNY (06/20/2002) Can you guys help me get this terrible rumor that Momma Angel passes away stopped? Please copy the message below and got to your state board or any other MB you frequent and post it.... I'm trying, but it needs to be STOPPED NOW.... and it will take one person too much time. THANKS POST FROM SHARON NEVA: There is a rumor going around that Momma Angel has passed away--- THIS IS NOT TRUE I just talked to her daughter Rebecca- things are looking very bleak, they have called all the family to her side - however, Momma Angel is still alive. I have direct contact with the family and the entire board can rest assured that when and if Momma passes, you will be notified by me or by the OH staff. Sharon