Introductions

Good morning!

There have been many lurkers posting now and I just wanted to say "HELLO" and thought we could all reply to this post to get to know each other a little better.

1)  Name/location- Maryellen/Long Island
2) Which surgery did you have?  I had the RNY 2 years ago.
2) How much weight haver you lost?  -120lbs

3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. 
I have been fortunate to have had several, but one of my greatest NSV's has been participating in a 5K last spring.

4) Biggest challenge lately. 
THE FREAKIN CARB MONSTER....I AM SO READY TO KILL HIM OFF (BUT I LOVE HIM)

5) What is next on your "bucket list"?  
Rock climbing, climbing a mountain, participating in a triatholn (okay, a girl can dream, right?), and ziplining to name a few!  wow, one would think I love the outdoors....it's amazing how much we change!

Okay, I've told you mine..now tell me yours....just copy and paste!

Good morning to all of you.  Here we go!

1)  Name/location- Deirdre-Oneida, NY
2) Which surgery did you have?  I had the RNY February 27, 2008.
2) How much weight haver you lost?  122 lbs.
3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. 
#1 when I could first easily feel my rib cage.
#2 when I could first really feel my collar bones.
#3 when I got in my size 8 jeans....I'm now in a size 6.
4) Biggest challenge lately.  
My sweet tooth.  Dumping actually helps this one, makes me less likely to indulge.  I fight it all the time.  Carbs are a problem too, but I think I've got that one beat for the time being.
5) What is next on your "bucket list"?  
I want to learn Irish hard shoe dancing, cake decorating and visit Ireland.

There is my response, now who's next? 
Dee

1)  Name/location- Heather - Long Island
2) Which surgery did you have?  I had the RNY September 24th, 2008
2) How much weight haver you lost?  35 lbs.
3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. 
Still waiting for one. My one scale victory/first goal was losing as much weight as my two year old weighs.
4) Biggest challenge lately.  
Drinking slow enough. Food has been fine I can chew chew chew... but sipping slowly is not going as well. 

1)  Name/location- Jessica Greene NY
2) Which surgery did you have?  I had the RNY June 18,2008.
2) How much weight haver you lost?  70lbs

3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. 
Having my teenage sons tell me that I need to stop losing weight because their friends said I am looking good. LOL (they get sooo embarrassed when people talk that way about their mom)

4) Biggest challenge lately. 
remembering to eat like I should. I am truly not hungry and get busy doing other things

5) What is next on your "bucket list"?  
Take my Girl Scout Troop on the ropes course and participate with them so they can see how good it feels to trust the people who are close to you and matter the most

I'm a lurker but I'm a sucker for survey's :-]

1)  Name/location- Shauna/Amsterdam, NY
2) Which surgery did you have?  I had the RNY May 6, 2008
2) How much weight haver you lost?  115lbs. *YEAH* and at a stall *BOO*
3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. Crossing my legs - I know it's a small victory but I had been looking forward to that day for a LONG time. Pre-op, I actually made a list of things I couldn't wait to do and crossing my legs was first. There is nothing worse than being the biggest woman in the room and not being able to cross your legs when your wearing a skirt :-[
4) Biggest challenge lately.  Grazing - my job has been very slow lately (surprisingly with the economy and market drops) and I find myself snacking constantly. I try to be good about what I'm snacking on, sometimes I do ok and other times, not so much.
5) What is next on your "bucket list"?  Being able to go skiing again (was too nervous that I would never be able to get back up!)

Hijack!
Shauna, that's my main goal too!
I have continued to Xcountry ski, but haven't been downhill in about 14 years.
it's going to happen this winter!
Ellen

OK, I'll play...

1) Name/location- Rachelle / New Jersey

2) Which surgery did you have? I had Lap RNY 14 months ago

2) How much weight haver you lost? -103.5lbs

3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW
I'm able to work out 5 days a week...and feel good about it, not like I'm going to die

4) Biggest challenge lately.
The temptation to test the waters with sugar

5) What is next on your "bucket list"?
Go hiking again..and not have to stop because I'm winded.

1)  Name/location- LeeAnn - Chemung County (elmira area) NY

2) Which surgery did you have?   RNY  July 31, 2008

2) How much weight haver you lost?  55 lbs

3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. The first time I put my foot up on my knee to tie my shoe and not struggle doing it, up came foot and I tied shoe and was amazed 

4) Biggest challenge lately. Eating slower and chewing more  


5) What is next on your "bucket list"?   My 46th birthday is next month 11/17 I would like to be in a size 16 by then,,,,I haven't been in a size 16 since I was 12 years old.....

1) Name/location- Mary/Long Island

2) Which surgery did you have? I had gastric bypass almost 4 years ago

3) How much weight haver you lost? 140lbs

4) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment.
Only one - there have been so many! One of the biggest was running the NYC marathon last year.

4) Biggest challenge lately.
We are going through a lot of personal challenges lately and I am really feeling the stress on not being able to turn to food. I cried over not being able to turn to my old friend "Snickers" last week.

5) What is next on your "bucket list"?
Good question - not really sure. I have the idea of a triatholn in the back of my mind, but I'd have to take swimming lessons for that. I have set a goal to run a race in every state, so I guess that is another item.

1)  Name/location- Ellen/Hudson Valley
2) Which surgery did you have?  RNY 7/07/08
2) How much weight haver you lost?  78lbs
3) Tell us about 1 NSV (non scale victory) or WOW moment. 
I'm back in HEELS!!!!
4) Biggest challenge lately. 
Keeping the exercise momentum going.
5) What is next on your "bucket list"?  
Skiing this winter, Climbing Mt Beacon, again


Maryellen, thanks for these fun games!