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Hi everyone!

My name is Kim and I had My surgery (RNY) on Oct 29th. I have been doing pretty good with it. I joined though because I need support as everyone does. Hubby is great because he is having the procedure on Dec 17th but you know how different men and women are. He has lost as much as I have and he is on the pre diet. Anyways with the holidays coming up and returning to work on Dec 1st I want to hang out here some. I did not and will not tell work what I had done (I am a nurse and boy are we nosey) I told them about hubby and got all the usual negative responses about easy way out and mutilating your body SHEESH

I am married hanve 2 chihuahuas, a mini poodle and a new standard poodle I hope to be able to train to come to work with me (we are a long ways away from that.) No kids but do have a roommate of 12 years, he is like a kid...lol

Have a great weekand stay warm!

Kimmi

WELCOME to the Illinois board, Kimmi!

I am 2 years ahead of you almost to the day.  I am glad to see you here and please join us on the daily roll call.  That is how we stay in touch and learn about each other. 

We are a great bunch of friends and even have get togethers a few times a year.

Glad to "meet" you!

Hi Kim-

Welcome!!  I hope to have RNY surgery in Jan or Feb.  Everyone is of such great support and advice!  I have learned much from just reading the posts and asking question!  There never is a lack of response, everyone is always willing to share their experiences!!

I wish you continued success!  

Have a great Thanksgiving!

-Joy.

 

Welcome to OH Kimmie! Join us on the daily roll call so we can get to know you better. We are all in this together.....

Hi Kimmi!! Welcome and congrats on your surgery!! It's the start of an amazing journey! Congrats to your hubby too. That's great that the both of you have each other to lean on for support. But sometimes we need a place all to ourselves with our our men. ;) I live pretty close to you. I am i Mundelein. I am married have 3 children and a 6 month old puppy Golden retriever. It's nice to run into someone that is nearby. How are you feeling since your surgery? How do you plan on telling people at work about your weight loss. The reason why I ask is because the weight will come off fast and before you know you will be down a lot of weight in a short time. I totally understand you not wanting to tell people at work. too. They don't need to know everything, right!?!

Congrats again Kimmi and if you need some support, I live close so maybe we can get some soup or something. :)

Take care!
Jill 

Hello Kimmi

Nice to meet you.  You must join us on our daily roll call. 

I wish I could have a dog, but I live in a pet free apartment. 

I am lucky my coworkers and boss are so supportive of me.  They know when my monthly appointments are and ask me how I did.  Sometimes they just tell me how great I'm doing on my 6 month doctor supervised diet.  The person I haven't told yet is my sister, for the same reasons as you. 

Well see you tomorrow on roll call.

Hi and welcome to this board. I used to live and work over near you but I've been in Rockford a long time. My partner had lap band three weeks after I did and it helps to have someone at home who understands.

Check in with us daily and you'll got lots of support!

Connie 

Hi, Kimmi! Welcome to the Illinois board.

As to the negative comments about the "easy way out," I will be the first to admit that my weight has flown off my body and I have been able to eat anything and everything. However, the anticipation, fear and post-op recovery are not easy. It's enough to make you regret the decision, sometimes, especially in those early days.

As you now know firsthand, deciding to have bariatric surgery to save your life is NOT the easy way out. Those people are very wrong and do not know what you or your husband have been through being obese. Just let your good health and good looks speak for themselves with those clowns. And when they jealously ask "HOW did you lose the weight??" tell them "oh, you know, I took the easy way out."

Nicolle