Stand up and tell us who you are...Roll Call!!!

Candice T.
on 8/18/07 7:44 am - Charlotte, NC

Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since we did this here, but I am so out of the loop I hardly know anyone. Let's take a minute to introduce ourselves. You can use the following template or create your own. I would love to know more about each one of you!! Name or OH screen name? Where are you from? Pre-op/Post-op? Surgery Date? Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? Who is your MD/WLS Program? What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? How has this OH Community impacted your journey? Anything additional you are looking for from this online community? Here I go.... Name or OH screen name? Candice/candee518 Where are you from? Louisburg, NC/Raleigh, NC Pre-op/Post-op? Post-op Surgery Date? 7/12/2007 Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? LAp RNY Who is your MD/WLS Program? Bariatric Center at FirstHealth, Dr. Kenneth Mitchell What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? Being able to fasten my seatbelt on an airplane, shop for regular clothing sizes, and live like a normal active 27 year old. How has this OH Community impacted your journey? Has been very supportive through my journey pre and post op. Have made great lasting friendships that have sustained me. Looking forward to the future!! I can't wait to learn more about each of you!!!

Lisa_W.
on 8/18/07 8:28 am

RNY on 07/02/07

Name or OH screen name? Lisa/Lisa_W. Where are you from?Autryville/Fayetteville Pre-op/Post-op?Post-op Surgery Date?July 2, 2007 Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)?RNY Who is your MD/WLS Program?Dr. Davidson at Village Surgical What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? Just feeling better overall, better job performance, buying great clothes How has this OH Community impacted your journey? It's just a great bunch of folks with excellent support and advice Anything additional you are looking for from this online community?More get-togethers and meeting more people face to face.

(deactivated member)
on 8/18/07 8:44 am - Youngsville, NC

Lap Band on 01/23/11

Name or OH screen name? Wendy / Lookn2Lose Where are you from? Youngsville Pre-op/Post-op? Pre Surgery Date? hopefully soon...LOL Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? LapBand Who is your MD/WLS Program? Dr. Joseph Moran What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? Getting back to my "normal" weight and doing the things in life that I have let my weight control How has this OH Community impacted your journey? I have made so many wonderful friends that wouldnt have come into my life if it wasnt for this board Anything additional you are looking for from this online community? the introduction of more friends and events together

shelly_gurl
on 8/18/07 8:48 am - Jacksonville, NC

Name or OH screen name: Shelly/Shelly-gurl Where are you from: Dayton,OH/Jacksonville, NC Post-op or Pre-op: Pre-op Surgery Date: Don't have one yet. Type of Surgery: Gastric Bypass MD/WLS Program: Ummm.....Southern Surgical (satelite station in Havelock.) What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? Playing with my kids without feelin like I'm gonna have a heartache, ride rollercoasters, get on an airplane, buy regular clothes..lots more. How has this OH Community impacted your journey? I've just joined a couple of days but so far I've got a lot of encouragement and inspiration. From everyone that was so enthusiastic and kind when I first showed up to all of those before and after pictures that I've stared at for hours. Anything additional that your looking for from the OH Community? Hmm...I would like to make some good friends from some of these ladies on here. :)

Jennifer K.
on 8/18/07 9:14 am - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

Name or OH screen name? Jennifer Where are you from? South Florida... lived in Charlotte 5 years in October Pre-op/Post-op? Post-op... 1 year 2 months Surgery Date? 6/20/2006 Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? RNY Who is your MD/WLS Program? DrMelkonian of Carolina Surgical What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? My biggest success is that I now feel normal... I look normal, I have a more normal relationship with food. I no longer feel like I stick out in a crowd... I dont have to worry about my physicial abilities, chair size, sweating etc when I go someplace new... its amazing! How has this OH Community impacted your journey? Its been a great comfort to know there are others out there who have gone thru what you have before. Everything you experience is only new to you.. if you have a problem somebody else out there has as well! Its a great support tool with many wonderful people.. dont know what I would have done without it! Anything additional you are looking for from this online community?

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

postalchick
on 8/18/07 10:25 am - Gold Hill,, NC

FobiPouch on 12/13/07

Name...Myrtis From Gold Hill, NC I'm preopp andimpatiently waiting I will have RNY with Fobie pouch Don't have a date.....Boo hoo Surgeon..Dr Bauman...Carolina Weightloss Concord I am looking forward to riding horses, Sitting anywhere in a resturant, Not thinking everyone is laughing or saying, what a freak I am. Feeling healthy. having more energy......Shopping for normal sized clothing. Not having to play ping pong with the seat position of our family car. Knees to feel better! Sit on the floor and not have to strain to get up. HAVE A LAP and CROSS MY LEGS ohhhhhh did I mention ride our horses. That is important! I even think my husband will find some things to look forward to....Tee HEE.. I could make a list longer but I don't want to take up all the time. The OH community has give me a lot of good advice....a lot of good HA HA Ha's........support that I can't get from sources close to home. Ya'll are going through or have gone through the same process and I feel a kindship with this group. Someday I would like to go to a gathering so I can meet you all face to face. GOOOOO WLS folks go!

onyx101396
on 8/18/07 11:21 am, edited 8/18/07 11:21 am - Concord, NC

RNY on 10/19/07

Name or OH screen name? Michelle (onyx101396) Where are you from? Concord NC for 1 year before that South FL Pre-op/Post-op? pre op Surgery Date? still waiting to hear on appeal so hopefully soon Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? RNY Who is your MD/WLS Program? Dr. Pirrello Carolina weight loss What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? being able to feel comfortable in my own skin, not feel so old and tired and to be active enough to play with my daughter How has this OH Community impacted your journey? has been very supportive and given sound advice when needed. Also hearing and listening to people who just understand make things much easier.

Alisha N.
on 8/18/07 12:27 pm - Indian Trail, NC

RNY on 06/26/08

Name or OH screen name? Navarroa Where are you from? Statesville, NC - now I live in Indian Trail Pre-op/Post-op? Pre-Op Surgery Date? not soon enough! Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? RNY Who is your MD/WLS Program? Roc Bauman What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? I am looking forward to not feeling like a squished sausage in my car seatbelt, crossing my legs, shopping for clothes without crying. How has this OH Community impacted your journey? I just joined but I am more thankful than any of you can imagine for this resource and the support and knowledge I have found already.

Barbara C.
on 8/18/07 12:57 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Candice ... So glad to have your active, get us together self back ... Great post!

So....here goes
Name or OH screen name? Barb aka Barbara C.
Where are you from? Raleigh, NC of late ... I was born in TX, but I'm really a California girl from the SF Bay Area.
Pre-op/Post-op? Post-op
Surgery Date? 06/05/2007
Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? RNY
Who is your MD/WLS Program? Dr. Eric DeMaria/DukeWLS What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS? Get off my diabetic meds ...Done! Being able to fasten my seatbelt on an airplane...Done! Cross my legs... Done! Not be able to shop in a plus size store ...Done! Get control over my eating ... a work in progress. Be a healthy, active person.
How has this OH Community impacted your journey? I have received an immeasurable amount of support and information from the people on this site. Having people who understand what I am going through and have been there has been enormously helpful. But more than that, I have made some ...what I truly believe will be lifelong friendships. You have helped me see the light, when all I could see were the shadows from the clouds above. I will be forever grateful for the extended community of friends I have made here.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Karen N.
on 8/18/07 1:41 pm - Charlotte, NC

RNY on 01/29/07

Name or OH screen name? Karen N
Where are you from? Charlotte (native)
Pre-op/Post-op? Post-Op
Surgery Date? 1-29-07
Type of Surgery (RNY. LapBand, etc.)? Lap RNY
Who is your MD/WLS Program? Dr. Timothy Kuwada / CMC Bariatrics
What are you able or looking forward to doing after WLS?Checked off the list: Increase my self-esteem, no more knee and back pain, Walk without getting winded, Cross my legs, Break-up with Lane Bryant & all plus size stores that never had styles I liked anyway, Lower Blood Pressure, 'relations' improvement, Not having to unbutton my pants after eating, Not being embarrassed about how much I eat & what I eat or the fact that I eat!, Not hating myself when I accidently look in a mirror, tying my shoes, painting my toenails, cute bras and panties, Not worry about fitting in a booth, Exercise without feeling I'm going to have a heart attack. Love life and have hope.

Looking forward to: The next pound lost. Being a inspiration to others suffering with obesity. Learning more & more about nutrition & tips from other post-ops. Providing and receiving more encouragement. Making new friends on OH and in my support group. Hearing compliments. **MAYBE** committing to train for running a marathon so I can join my sister. Continuing to commit to making healthy choices everyday. Reaching goal. Loving life and having hope.

How has this OH Community impacted your journey?
Anything additional you are looking for from this online community?

I cannot imagine how I would have done this without OH. I have learned so much, much of it I didn't even know to ask about. I come here for motivation, knowledge and to be understood.

If there is anything additional I'm looking for it's my own fault for not finding it because so far it's always been here!

PS: Thanks for this Candice and all who've responded. We're such good loosers!

Friend of Bill W. "I come from a long line of plump women with bad knees"

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