Former Lurker saying hello

I have been around this board for a while (since before surgery) and have read lots of your stories.  I figured it was time I said a formal hello!

A little about me...l am 33 years old, married, mom of two great girls (4 and 18 months).  Surgery (lap RNY) was 8/5/08 at Barix in Ypsi with Dr. Pop.  To date I have lost 45 pounds and feel great.  Can't wait to see what the end of this looks like since I haven't been thin since I was 6 years old.  Doing pretty well with the food, having some trouble with the mind hunger thing but dealing with it.  I am starting an exercise program that I hope will only get me farther along in this.  Haven't really been able to or had the energy to exercise in a very long time so I am excited but a little apprehensive.

Any advice you have to a newborn gap would be much appreciated! :)

Thanks for listening,

Nikki

Nikki, Working out is the goal to all weight loss. after your surgery it is still inportent to do this and starting out slow and study is the key add to your rutine each day to you get the job done. Congrats on starting a new life.
Glad to see you on

Thanks Randy, you're right about moving and I will get going!

Thanks for the welcome,

Nikki

Hello and welcome!!

45 pounds is incredible in such a short time!! Congratulations! 

You are going to go far if you are able to get moving.  I made the mistake of waiting to exercise and wish I had started earlier.  You will feel so much better with exercise. 

It is normal to feel apprehensive about exercise.  You are used to a sedentary lifestyle but now is the time to change that. 

Keep up the great work and don't be a stranger on the boards!

Jenn

Thanks so much Jenn! I have read some of your posts because I think we are SO much alike.  I wanted to reach out to you but sometimes I feel like a stalker...lol

Thanks for the encouragement and I am definitely going to get my butt moving.  I know it will help and I will feel so much better for it!

Talk to you soon! :)

Nikki

Hi Nikki, I remember you from before. You have done a phenominal job so far. We have a lot in common and I am sending a friend request so we can keep in touch.

Hey!

Thanks for the request, you are added.  Let's do keep in touch!

You have done great, too!  You are well on your way. :)

Nikki