New Maryland Member saying Hi

Hi Barb, Welcome to the board and congrats on your surgery and your weight loss. Nineteen pounds gone forever. Wanda

Hi Wanda,  Thanks for the well wishes. Today is 20 lbs gone forever. Each day keeps getting better. Sincerely, Barb

Hi Barb! I am new too and have already learned so much from reading everyone's posts.  Welcome!! Kendra

Hi Kendra,  Welcome to you as well. Have you had your surgery ? - I would love to know about your journey.. Best wishes, Barb

Welcome to the boards!  Congratulations on your 19lbs that is awesome! Kelli

Thanks for the welcome Kelli !! - Wishing you the best as well. Barb

Hi Barb, Thanks for offering to share and welcome. I'm about 6 weeks from RNY/band surgery, and I'd really like to hear about your journey. I'm off to see if you have a blog. Thanks again,  Mark

Mark,  Glad to share and thank you for the welcome ! - Keep us posted about your surgery. - Will be happy to share info on my journey - anything you would like to ask - will try to answer. Sorry - No blog yet - though I am computer literate - that one will take a little time. P.S. - Grew up in Parkville !!!! Sincerely, Barb

I am a new member as well. I was told that this was a good website and boy was everyone right; I notice people who have used the surgeon that I am hoping to use or his partner and people who are in my area. I want to have the gastric bypass surgery; I have to go to an appointment on 8/29 and then the Dr's office will submit my claim to see if my insurance will cover it.  Was the surgery painful and how long are you actually off of work?

Good Morning -  Welcome on being a new member. This is a WONDERFUL website ! - It's good to see a lot of persons had the same surgeon.. - Having the GB surgery is the bes thing I have ever done.. - Good luck with the insurance company - hopefully you won't have any problems - Just remember to document everything they (the insurance co) told you , the date, time you called and who you spoke with.. - I wouldn't say it was painful - uncomfortable for a few days but as I shared with others , for me , the more I move around the better I felt/feel. Remember - walk , walk, walk.... I took off for two weeks.. Keep me posted on your journey - anything you want to know, I will try to share.. Barb