New To the Boards From The Rochester NY Area...

Hi there, I had my surgery on February 7th, 2006, and live in the Rochester NY area. I was wondering if there was anyone else from the area?! I've currently lost 23 lbs post op, and had lost 29.5 pre-op since attending the nutrition requirements starting on October 11th, 2005. (for a total of 52.5) When I started, I was at my heaviest, 323.5 lbs, I feel so much better right now, even though I know I have a long way to go. I look forward to getting to know everyone better!!!! Krista

SOME of us sneak in from time to time............. we also have a yahoo group called WLSofWNY........ feel free to jump in at any time! and congrats on your success thus far!

Thank you so much!!! I will definitely check out the yahoo group!!! Congratulations on your weightloss!!!! You look AMAZING!!!

Krista, WELCOME ! Congratulations on your weight loss thus far ! Sounds as though you are doing great ! I am still a pre-op surgery due April5,2006 . I started out weighing 328 lbs. then was put on Medifast liquid diet on February 26 th and have lost 35 lbs. to date ! I had to lose 10% of my weight before surgery and did and I still have a month to go ! I am feeling better also ! I am not from the Rochester area but there are people on this board from there ! I am sure that they will reply to you ! I just wanted to welcome you to the NY board and intoduce myself to you also ! There are a great bunch of people here and you'll find a whole lot of support here ! Again , Congrats on your weightloss ! and , Carol

HI KRISIT.. Welcome to OH.. And congrads on your WLS.. I live about 45 minutes away from Rochester(Dansville). But i go to Rochester for all my WL requirements..I am seeing Dr. O'Mally from Highland Hospital..They are requiring that I do 3 monthes of Nutrition counseling before they submit to Empire.. You have started off on the right foot.. good luck to you.. If you want to talk or whatever just e-mail [email protected]

Carol, thanks so much!!! Congrats on your weight loss!! You are doing awesome!!!!!! And you're almost there, you must be so excited to finally get your surgery over with!!! I was reading your website, and it looks like it's been a long journey for you!!! GenD - I also had Dr. O'Malley do my surgery!! I'm in Geneseo!!! Have you started your nutrition program?!?! I had to go back 2 times after my first initial nutrition consult.

Hello Congrats to be on the losing side of life and a great stay on your new lifes journey. I am still pre op but I am in Wayland, I have to complete a 30 week program for my insurancee company before approval. My Dr is Dr Johnson in O'Malleys office. If your would like to talk or anything give me a shout, the boards here are wonderful. So many wonderful people willing to help out when they can. And I have learned many things from the post here. Enjoy the boards and come often ( watch out they get addicting....lol) thin wishes and WLS dreams Tammy

Hey Krista - Greetings from Chili!! There are a whole bunch of us from the Rochester area on the boards!! I am sure that they will pop in and introduce themselves very soon. The nicest bunch of people you ever want to meet are on the NY boards. Congratulations on your surgery. I hope all is going well. We are all here for you if you need us. much love - Beth

Hi Krista and welcome and WOW - congratulations on your weight loss so far! You are doing great! Keep up the good work! Robin

Well congrats to ya Krista! You must be feeling fine. I am pre op having just lost a little over 30 lbs as a pre op requirement and will meet with the surgeon next week to schedule a date. It's very exciting to hear news from the other side. I can't wait! Three cheers for you! Keep us posted! Amy