HELLO EVERYONE!

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I see so many new faces and want to welcome you all. I see lots of newbies who just had surgery or are about to have surgery, congrats to you all...What i do not see is alot of the old timers posting as much??? WHere are you guys. Lets all remember how important support was to us early on ..its our turn to support the new faces here. I know we have busy lives , believe me i know that however i make it an important part of my day to check in to see how everyone is doing and to offer what i can. I really hope that some of the old timers come out of hiding and start giving back, because i know for a fact that you have so much to offer. And i miss you too! Hope everyone is doing well and hope to see as many of you as possible this summer at some kind of get together. Hugs LisaMarie

I just wanted to tell you thank you SOO much for being so kind and supportive to us "newbs", and a quick update. I spoke to the lady who handles requesting authorization from the insurance company today, she said everything is submitted and as long as it's good news I should be getting a surgery date in the middle of next week! So keep your fingers crossed and a seat for me on that bench girl!!!

Awesome Nicole--- My fingers are crossed- but I'm sure you will be fine-- things will start moving fast now!!! Good Luck. Jackie

Wohoo.....that seat is being kept warm for you......I will be thinking about you and praying for your approval...keep us posted. LisaMarie

Hi LisaMarie - how are you doll? I'm still around, just never have much time to post these days. But I read a lot of the post and I "lurk". I do send little private notes once in a while. How have you been? I'm great, been having a marvelous time and doing wonderfully with my weight loss. One of these days I will update my profile and my photos. I think everything is pretty blank right now since we switched to the new format. Hope all is well with you girl. Robin

Hi Robin happy to see your face. How is your business going? Would love to see updated pics...Dont be such a stranger.. LisaMarie

Hello LisaMarie Thanks for the post-- I personally have been reading these almost daily as a 'newbie' Also, thanks for responding to my question last week!!! It helps to hear from the experienced. How often are you on OH?? Jackie

Hi there....I am on here just about every day. I post as much as i can with 4 kids pulling me each and every way...but i read and try to support and send private messages and emails as much as i can...This is like a second family to me and i owe alot of my success to it. I hope i can provide support and encouragement as much to you all as i have recieved. Keep posting and keep asking questions all you newbies. The key to success is knowing as much as possible so you can work your tool correctly. I love this board because you can ask anything and not worry about a negative response. I have never had any problems. Look forward to getting to know the newbies and WHERE ARE THE OLD TIMERS..lol LisaMarie

Hiya LisaMarie, newbies and oldtimers! I guess I'm now officially consdered to be an oldtimer? LOL. I'm around but a lot of pressure from the job and school this semester. You were in my thoughts last night, I went to the city to see "Spamalot". I'll be going again in may or june, maybe we can meet for coffee or something? Anyway, I'm doing good as far as WLS. I've accomplished my first goal of losing 100 lbs! I'm thrilled and thought it would take longer. People are telling me to stop losing. "Music to my ears" I am basically happy, but been really working out trying to lose more on my thighs and legs, it doesn't want to leave that area. I do have a skin issue on my legs, especially my inner thighs, but still have too much fat on them as well. I have a silly question. I still want to lose another 10-15lbs, but how will my body know to stop losing? someone asked me that the other day, I was embarrased that I did not know the answer, but responded, it just will. Ciao for now my friends, Maryellen

Hi Maryellen.....Yes your officially an old timer now...lol...you have done such an amazing job and I have to say, you are one of the big supporters here. You provide so much good info and support to everyone here. THank you for that. I cant get over the pics compared to when i met you at the holiday party, you looked good then but wow your like a new woman now. Congrats on all your success and i wish you so much more. Your positive attitude will get you far. How was Spamalot? LisaMarie