fairly new

Im fairly new to all this do i need to register somewhere else for the NC forum or is it just the oh registration? Btw I am Melissa and live in Surf CIty. I am having RNY with Dr. Miles in Wilmington Feb 25th !

Hi Melissa -

WELCOME! Once you have registered for OH as a whole, you have access to any and all of the forums. I'm just delighted that you have decided to join us. I hope that you will find this forum to be a supportive and informative as I have. You will find others just beginning their journey, like yourself. You will also find some like me who have lost most of the weight are are moving into maintenance. Beyond that there will be some "old timer's" who have a coupld of years or more experience under their belts. We all have a lot to offer; whether we are just starting out like you are or have been there for a while. I look forward to hearing of your experiences, your questions and your points of view.

Please know that this is a very supportive group and you there is no such thing as a stupid question. So ... If you have a question, fire away ... chances are, that others will either know the answer or be delighted that you've asked the question.

I noticed that you have your surgery scheduled soon. I look forward to getting to know you as you travel this amazing road to a healthier you.

Warmly welcoming you to the NC forum,

Barb

Welcome! This is a wonderful board with the sweetest, caring ladies. :) As far as I know your OH registration is all you need. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I know how exciting that is - my surgery is tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Becky

Thank you both for your replies. I am ready to change my life. Scared but ready. I started my high proten low carb stuff today I sure hope I can do this for the next 2 wks. I have very little will power but I keep thinking about the end result. Hope you have a great day and good luck tomorrow with your surgery.

Don't worry, Melissa. After about 2 days of the low carb/high protein diet your cravings for the carbs will subside. I have lost 40+ lbs doing the low carb thing. Your 2 weeks will be a breeze! Best of luck to you. xoxo Mare   

Welcome, Melissa!! I'm fairly new, too ... just had my Lap Band surgery less than three weeks ago.  This truly is a wonderful forum, and I'm sure you'll find inspirational support here.   I'm still scared sometimes -- but a visit here does a lot to reassure me and know that many have traveled the road before I have and know the way!   Good luck on your upcoming surgery, and with the low-carb/high-protein diet beforehand.  We'll see you in the neighborhood here! Kim

Congrats and welcome!!!!!! How long did it take from the time you started this journey until you got your surgery date?  I have my first appt with the surgeon on March 7th so my process is a little slow (or so it seems)!  Good luck and keep us posted! Tammy J.

I started all of this process in late aug ...like the 30 th i think ... and i got my dat ein jan but we must have a small hospital cuz there is a weight limit on the cat scan table and i am above it so i have to get below 400 to have surgery. the doc gave me til the 25th . Good luck !

Hi Melissa!  Welcome to the NC Forum!  You have found a great group of people here, and we're glad you did! Good luck on your low-carb diet.  I just kept telling myself that the more successful I was on the low-carb diet, the better shape my liver would be in and the easier my surgery would be.  Keep your focus on the goal, that will help you stick with it.