Hello

Jamie C.
on 1/5/09 4:08 am - McLean, IL
Hello to all, my name is Jamie. I live in McLean Illinois.I am a mom of 3, married to a great man.  I am at the begining of my journey here and am scared of the unknown. Looking to meet others that arent judgmental of my weight. I have been reading this site for a long time and feel that this is a good step for me.
Just wanted to say hello and see if anyone has advice for me?
birder I.
on 1/5/09 4:44 am - Rockford, IL

Welcome to this board! You will find a lot of caring and support here. Most of us check in on the roll call everyday or so as well as asking specific questions on things we need help with.

I would encourage you to read and study a lot about all the different surgeries and choose what is best for you.

Welcome,

Connie 

 

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Laffingbead
on 1/5/09 5:12 am - Montgomery, IL
  Jamie,

Welcome to the Illinois board.  I am fairly new to the board myself.  I have found everyone to be warm and loving and great to talk to.  Here's to your new journey and hopefully new friends.  Most of us check in on the Roll Call to touch base and let everyone know how things are going.
Ilse
5'6"  380(HW)/316(First visit)230.2(Current)/154(goal)

Lisa Tucker
on 1/5/09 9:42 am - Streator, IL
Revision on 04/19/13
Welcome to the Illinois Board.

We love to  make new friends. Please come back daily and join in on our daily roll call. Thsi is how we stay in touch.

Please don't be scared of this journey. Its a great ride.

Huggers

Lisa

 
 

Start Weight   330
Current          219    BMI 38  I am in the normal range!!!
Goal Weight  180



                   
 

Nancy G.
on 1/5/09 10:47 am - La Salle, IL
 Hi Jamie

I'm Nancy.  I am your neighbor to the north in LaSalle.  Welcome   This is a great, nonjudgemental group so pull up a chair, stay for awhile and chat.  We meet here daily for roll call and for other posts.  Drop on in and say hi or whatever is on your mind.  Looking forward to getting acquainted.

Nancy

    Cat Lady

(deactivated member)
on 1/5/09 8:16 pm - IL
Hi Jamie!  Nice to meet you.  The internet is a great place to learn about the different surgeries, and to check on doctors.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.  Join us each day for roll call, and ask us anything.


Dee

deb.s
on 1/5/09 8:42 pm - Park Ridge, IL
Hi Jamie,
Welcome.  This is a great start for you, introducing yourself and meeting other people who are considering or who have had WLS.  There are many different types of WLS for you to consider.  Look around the different boards to get an idea of what you want.  It's nice to meet you.
Deb
Monica G.
on 1/5/09 8:58 pm - North Aurora, IL
Hi and Welcome Jamie...you came to a great board and no one here is judgemental about anyone's weight!  that would be hypocritical I would think, we've all been where you are and some are also just starting, others have had surgery a while ago. 
Anyway, you will find great advise and wonderful, warm and caring people here.  Congrats on starting the journey, please join the daily roll call and post any and all questions you may have...usually someone has an answer or can at least point you in the right direction.

We also have get togethers often too, maybe  you can join us for one of those if it isn't too far.  I am not sure where McLean is.  sorry

Monica

 

        
Janet H.
on 1/5/09 9:52 pm - Golden Valley, AZ
   Hi Jamie My name is Janet I live in South Beloit IL Married to Jim have three Kids 1 girl 2 boys and 8 grands and 2 min pins Kacie and Lexie my babies, I had my RNY Oct 30,07  @ 375lbs at the start of my journey  now 190 lbs and having my TT this Friday, this is the greatest step I have taken for my self, I am off all my meds and feeling better every day,
We don't judge anyone here and no questions are wrong questions we have all been where you are today,
Make sure you looking into all the surgery's and pick the one right for you, When I was first looking into having surgery I was going to have the Lap band but after looking in to it more the RNY was for me,
Join us everyday in the daily roll call we would love to have you,
Take care and looking forward to know you,
Janet

      Success begins with wise choices I make,I will not let noncompliance be my mistake, The surgery I had was to assist me in changes. My compliance is for a success long range, So I will think before I decide to cheat. Remember the goals I want to meet. For this surgery is not something I was force to do It was what I wanted for a healthy life!       
                                                                                              
 
 

 
  
 

 

Carol422
on 1/5/09 10:02 pm - Orland Park, IL
Welcome Jamie! You will find support and friendship on the IL board. If you haven't made up your mind about what surgery is best for you, be sure to read posts on all the other boards. Join us on the daily roll call so we can get to know you better.
Carol

                    
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