Want to know what's better than having lost 80 pounds??
Just another Bariatric Babe!! 
like sisters and oops 1 brother sorry Rich, got to include him too.
Awww, that was so sweet! Thanks, Becka! I have to agree with you...you all have been so awesome to this newbie...always willing to share advice, answer questions, or cheer me on. I appreciate it!
Kelly B
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Summer Slimmers Challenge!
Most barriers to your success are man-made. And, most often, you're the man who made them. ~ Frank Tyger
297/247/165
Summer Slimmers Challenge!
Most barriers to your success are man-made. And, most often, you're the man who made them. ~ Frank Tyger
I started looking into it 4 yrs ago and finally did the Lap band a year ago last October. I am down 80 pounds. I joined Oh and have never regretted it. I think some of my closest friends I have ever made are on OH. I had mine in Louisville and have met some of the most awesome people through my support group that I can honestly say they literally saved my life and my sanity. I had some complications and was to the point of suicide when I attended my first OH gathering. I thought what the heck..maybe they can give me some insight as to what I am going through! Well there were two women there that I now call my best friends and they gave me hope, advice, and encouragement to get me through. I remedied the problem with surgery and immediately was back on the losing track. Now these people text, call, etc...and I feel like I have made alot of great friendships on here with them as well. I drive that hour to see these people, share fellowship with them and laugh! I care about them as I would my neighbor right next door. I read their posts of struggles, despair, joy, craziness, and pride! I have sat at my computer and laughed and cried with them. I care about them as people because that's what they are! This is not like a chat room to some of us. This is like family. We all have weight issues and that is what got us here to be quite frank. We have also ate from alot of these same emotions that we share and are trying our darnedest not to do it at that moment and that is why we post what we are going through! I, as a newbie, related to alot of this and realized after reading this stuff that people two or three years out are still struggling with these issues and the surgery was not a fix to all the problems that was associated with the weight.
If I had specific questions regarding surgery or something band related I went to the band board. If I want to just talk or compare more intimate health issues or a wow moment that people will understand is one for me...I come here. These people have seen my struggle and know if I hit that goal or size....it is a big thing for me.
But.....if someone loses a loved one, is undergoing another surgery or procedure, is getting married, having a baby or grand baby, loses a job, gets a job, or just needs a shoulder to cry on or a big high five.....you can bet your ass I want to be one of the ones to give it to them because I care about them. If I see a post I do not want to read...I don't. Someone on here that I don't like...pass it by. you have a choice on here...use it. That block button works great.
If you are a newbie...please ask your questions. You are no less important than anyone else. No one on here is better than anyone else....there are just different personalities. ano one hads the right or wrong answers...just different experiences to share and advice to give on what they would do. This board changes on a daily basis...just like life.....I am just glad I am a part of it through it all. I love all my friends...the fab five rock! I am excited about Chicago......I have a feeling this will be a trip to be remembered! But no Becka...no pig tatoos! Lol....Can we pick a diff design! I think that Rich will forgive a tatt if you really do learn to pole dance! LOl
If I had specific questions regarding surgery or something band related I went to the band board. If I want to just talk or compare more intimate health issues or a wow moment that people will understand is one for me...I come here. These people have seen my struggle and know if I hit that goal or size....it is a big thing for me.
But.....if someone loses a loved one, is undergoing another surgery or procedure, is getting married, having a baby or grand baby, loses a job, gets a job, or just needs a shoulder to cry on or a big high five.....you can bet your ass I want to be one of the ones to give it to them because I care about them. If I see a post I do not want to read...I don't. Someone on here that I don't like...pass it by. you have a choice on here...use it. That block button works great.
If you are a newbie...please ask your questions. You are no less important than anyone else. No one on here is better than anyone else....there are just different personalities. ano one hads the right or wrong answers...just different experiences to share and advice to give on what they would do. This board changes on a daily basis...just like life.....I am just glad I am a part of it through it all. I love all my friends...the fab five rock! I am excited about Chicago......I have a feeling this will be a trip to be remembered! But no Becka...no pig tatoos! Lol....Can we pick a diff design! I think that Rich will forgive a tatt if you really do learn to pole dance! LOl
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