New Maryland Member saying Hi

Hi All,  Well I tried this over a day ago. As most of my post have been approved the Maryland one never showed up. Just wanted to say Hi to all members in Maryland. I am a new member as of 24 hrs ago and so excited that I found this website. What a great bunch of persons. I am three wks post-op 19 lbs lighter and very excited to have found new friends.  If anyone would like advice, hear stories or just a general chat, I would love to participate.. Thanks - Best wishes and prayers to all Barb

Hi Barb: Welcome...I'm waiting for a date for my surgery.  How did it go and how are you feeling after the surgery? Any suggestions? Thanks, Kim Middle River, MD

Nice to meet you. I am 2 weeks post op and feeling great. I think I have lost 13 lbs. But I go to the doc next week for check up. I havent had any problems with food thank god.

Hi Bonnie,  Nice to meet you too along with all the other great people. I am feeling really good to.. - I am just about where you are - almost a lb. a day. - I haven't had any problems with food either - just have to remember to cut the food into baby size portions and chew...chew..chew.... Sincerely Barb

Hi Kim,  Surgery went great - little rough in the beginning but each day gets better. The best advice I can offer is to take it one day @ a time.. Don't get discourged if you don't loose weight every single day. Each day may be different. I can honestly say that each week gets better and better, not just physically but mentally too ! - One thing I did learn is that if you are "sore" after surgery the best thing to do is to move around, walk, walk, walk. Honestly, I had such a great faculty @ the hospital with an awesome surgeon. I literally walked 20 minutes after I was taken to my room.    Remember this is the healthiest decision that you have made... and with this fine group of Marylanders ;-) you will have all the support you need. Thinking good thoughts for you... - Let me know when you get your date. Sincerely Barb

Hi Barb, Nice to have you aboard. Good luck with your weight loss journey. It's amazing how great you feel, isn't it? So far (knock on wood), this is one of the best things I have ever done. I have no regrets. Take care ~~ Trish

Hi Michael,  Thanks for the warm greetings and well wishes. - It is the best thing I have ever done and know it can only get better ;-)   Barb

Trish,  No offense meant when I wrote hi Michael - I accidentally looked @ your surgeon's name.. Call it hump day - after two days @ work - the brain is in a neutral position waiting for Friday. So sorry !!! Barb

Hi Barb, Welcome to the Maryland board and group.   Looking forward to seeing 'less' of you as your WLS journey continues.   The folks on the Maryland board are a very caring and supportive group both on and off the boards so please jump right in. Hugs, Mo

Hugs right back @ ya Mo ! - Thank you for the welcome - I look forward to seeing less of me too... - I appreciate all the support this far. I am fortunate that I work very close in proximity to my surgeon (actually down the hall) so I do get to see him and his staff very frequently. I stopped in yesterday just to see if they new about this fantastic website. My nutrionist kind laughing yelled at me and said if you would have read every single piece of literature I gave you, you would have seen we encourage our patients to join this website.. - I tried to read everything but my post-op instruction booklet consisted of 50 pages - so takes a while...

 Have my 3-week check up today and not worried at all. What a great feeling..

Best Wishes Barb