newbie's time...

1.  How long have you considered WLS?
I've been thinking about it for the last three years or so.  The company I work for is now changing insurances from Aetna to Anthem so I think the process will be easier with Anthem.

2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements
Obviously to be healthy, but I want to be more active in my life and not always feel to tired or too fat to do something.  I have a 10 month old grandson and I want to see his children.

3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight?
My paternal grandmother and Aunt, my mother thinks she's huge but she's probably 30lbs overweight.  I have a younger sister who is obese.  LOL Then I have two freakish sisters who are stick thin!

4.  What do you do for work?
I am a charge nurse in a LTC facility.  I work three 12 hr shifts (7a-7p)  and I take care of my grandson on my days off while my daughter works nights. 

5.  Your favorite hobbie? 
I began making jewelry a few years ago.  I love it!  I sell in local shops, craft fairs and have sold some on ebay.  I sell a lot to co-workers and friends and do custom work for those who want it.  I also like to cross stitch and I really want to make a quilt.  Jenifer, my partner, bought me a sewing machine a few yrs ago for my birthday and I have a ton of fabric I've collected for it....but alas....I've not started it yet.  There are not enough days in the week!  And well...I don't know how to sew!  LOL

Now isnt' this fun and interesting???  hope you area all having a great day, the sun is out right now, but????

1. How long have you considered WLS? about three years, but really researched it and asked for my referral to the EMMC program last June.

2. What is your number one goal? to be healthier for my family and myself.

3. Is your family overweight? I have a brother that is overweight and considering the surgery and my mother was morbidly obese her whole life.  She had diabetes from the weight and passed away 3 years ago this month from a massive heart attack (another reason I wanted to get to a healthier weight).

4. What do you do for work? I am a Medical Secretary for a psychiatrist.

5. Your favorite hobbies? I love to go for drives and spending time with my family.

1. How long have you considered WLS? I guess for about a year
 
2. What is your number one goal? To be healthier for me and my family and also to be able to do more with them..

3. Is your family overweight? Yes I have an overweight brother, and also my mother was overweight before she passes away 9 years ago with a heart attack, this is why I am looking forward to making my life better.

4. What do you do for work? I am a stay at home mom.

5. Your favorite hobbies? I love spending time with my family, crafts, reading, computer time, long drives to no where or places I haven't been, family, etc...

1.  How long have you considered WLS? I've thought about it for years!  I finally got tired ot the weight loss yo-yo and asked for a referral during my physical on Dec 6, 2007.  I should have asked YEARS AGO!!!!

2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements (ie: bunggie jumping)haha... I've love to be healthy and am on my way...but, someday, I'd like to run a 5k with my DH.

3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight?   Obesity "runs in my family" if that's possible!  My mom is significantyl obese and has multiple medical issues.  My sister was obese but has lost a lot of weight.  My brother has recently put on quite a bit too!  My dad is a little overweight, but not obese.

4.  What do you do for work?  I work part time as a home health physical therapist.  AND, I'm mom to 3  unless you count the dh...then it's 4...haha

5.  Your favorite hobbie?  hhmmmm....so many!!!  I LOVE watching the kids play sports...dd plays softball and field hockey, son plays football, and both boy are in scouts..  I love to walk, make hemp jewelry, read, and, of course, hang out with my OH buddies online!!!!!!

That was fun!  Thanks, Cheryl!!!!!!!

Cheryl,
1.  How long have you considered WLS? I didn't consider it long...I just decided I wanted to do it and got the process going.

2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements (ie: bunggie jumping)haha... Watch my kids grow up and ride to 1st level

3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight? My mother was as is one sister and my aunts on my Dad's side.

4.  What do you do for work?  I train Direct Service Professionals to work with adults with disabilities.
5.  Your favorite hobbie?  my kids and horseback riding

1.  How long have you considered WLS? about 6 months
2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements (ie: bunggie jumping)haha... I am adopting a 2 yr old little girl and I want to be able to keep up with her better. I want to be able to get out and enjoy life more.
3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight? Yes, family history of heart disease and diabetes
4.  What do you do for work?  I am currently a pharmacy tech but am also going to school to get a Bachelor's in Mental Health and Human Services
5.  Your favorite hobbie?  Playing on computer, reading to my 2 yr old

1.  How long have you considered WLS? not long...just tired of diets that don't work...and the losing, gaining, losing, etc...

2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements (ie: bunggie jumping) haha...to be healthy...to be (hopefully) off meds...to (hopefully) elimnate leg, knee and foot pain...and to be able to keep up with my youngest son (he's 14) at FunTown 

3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight?  family history of heart disease and diabetes

4.  What do you do for work?  I'm a full-time mum...3 sons with 2 still at home and (for fun) I drive a schoolbus for MSAD 3 

5.  Your favorite hobbie?  I love my computer !! 
And spending "fun times" with my family & friends...

1.  How long have you considered WLS?     For a couple of years.

2.  What is your no. one goal, not in weight, but acchivements (ie: bunggie jumping)haha... 
I want to be able to go to Santa's Village with my children and be able to go on the rides.  I want to go hiking and be more active with my children.

3.  Is your family, mother, father overweight?  Yes but not significantly

4.  What do you do for work?  I am a Children's Case Manager and Grad Student

5.  Your favorite hobbie?   Kids and school