7 months post op pics...

If anyone is interested, I just put in some pics in my photo section here.  I'm down another 3lbs this week which brings my total to 103.6lbs down from my highest weight!

I will be speaking as a graduate at the DHMC info. meeting at 2:00 today.  This is my first time and I'm nervous, but excited to tell my story.

Have a good day!

Lisa

Congrats again Lisa!  You are doing & looking fantastic!  I wish I could hear your story! ... Was at DHMC last week and I live in Loudon thus won't be able to attend.. Do they have regular meetings on an ongoing basis?  They didn't mention it at the Info session, am wondering.  I was showing my husband your photos.  It's inspiring & very exciting.  Look forward to when my day comes!!!  I had my 2 psych evals this week and having my Physical and blood work next week.  I can't wait! -- Inching my way closer to a new me.... It just can't get here fast enough!!!!

Hi Cathy,

The last I knew of, DHMC has 2 meetings on the 2nd Friday of every month.  The first is at noon for and info. session and the second is at 2:00-4:00 for those who already attended the info. meeting.  If you're going through DHMC in Manchester, they require you to attend at least 3 of the 2:00 meetings.

You're doing great so far.  Just be sure you do everything needed.  You'll get there soon.  Looking forward to reading your progress.

Lisa

Lisa,

I am going thru DHMC in Lebanon and I am working really hard to get everything in order that they are requesting.  Are these meetings the 2nd friday of every month SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS? - As I said before they never mentioned it in my info session.  I really think I should  start  some sort of support system.

No, they aren't support group meetings.  They are informational meetings whi*****lude a lot of info. about each of the surgeries, graduates speak, the surgeon speaks and they have a guest speaker (today was the nutrionist.)  You also can get weighed in and they record your weight.  It's very informative.  You can get more info. on their website and there is a phone number there for any questions you might have.  Let me know if you have any other questions. 

Lisa

PS-There is a POST surgery support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 5-6.  This is only for those who have had surgery.  After you have yours, you are welcome to come.  They are fun and you can get a lot of new info.

Lisa,
You are looking great!  The change is amazing.  Keep up the good work.  Did you go to the last DHMC support group meeting?  Anything interesting happen?  I don't think I'll make the next meeting either.  It will depend on how I feel at that point. 

Hi Kathy,

Thanks. 

I went to the last meeting.  There were only 2 GBS'ers there.  There were about 6 lap banders there.  Not too much interesting happened.  2 of the lap banders that went were over a year out and decided it was time to get back to the support group. 

Hope to see you at the next meeting, but I understand you may not be up to it.

Lisa

Looking good girl.  Keep up the great work.  Hope your meeting went well.  Let me know.

Hey!

The meeting went well.  My husband came and, get this.....he video taped me!  He's so darn proud of me!  He said I did very good.  I def. said, "um" too much.  Overall, it was fun and I would do it again. 

Lisa

Awwww... That is nice!!  I'm sure he is VERY proud!!  Ummm... You're human.

Hopefully I'll catch you next time.