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I am finding my way around here. I just want to introduce myself... My name is Amber... I am 27 yrs old... been married for almost 7 yrs. I have two daughters, Hannah-7, Abby-4, and Gabe-6 months. I have been contemplating WLS (rny) for about 3 or 4 yrs now, but have always chickened out. I am 100% ready this time... and 100% confident that this is for me. I guess the timing wasn't right before but now it is. I am sooo ready!! I attended yet another seminar last Saturday w/ the program at St. Vincents. I am waiting on the office to call to set up my consult w/ the surgeon. I am 260 lbs. and 5 ft. tall w/ a BMI of 49. I have sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. My sugars have been creeping higher and higher. It is time for me to do this! I love this site and am so thankful that I found it!! I can't wait to get to know you all better! Your stories are amazing!!!

Hi Amber welcome to the OH family and Congrats on takeing the first step to A new you If you have any questions feel free to ask you will find A lot of nice and helpfull people on this site best of luck to you Michael

Welcome Amber. I am an SVC grad. It has been a wonderful experience. If you have any questions about SVC, I would be happy to answer them. Good luck on your journey. Linda 367/179/?

Amber I to am a St V's post-op and i think you will love there program they are AWSOME, from the office staff to the surgeons and the nurses on 5b where you will go for your stay after surgery. So good luck on your journey and may god bless. If you have any questions please let me know. Jim

Amber welcome to the Ohio board we are all here for you and will help you threw your journey. Its going to be a ride of a lifetime. Hugs barb

HI Amber, Welcome to the boards!! I too went through St. V's and had Lap RNY with Dr. Ben-Meir on 9/26/06. I am down 84 pounds and feeling great!!!!! I highly recommend their surgeons and hospital. I also have a Gabe (Gabriel) he is 5. I have 4 little boys all together. If you have any questions feel free to ask away! Good luck! Michelle

Thanks so much for the warm welcome and I am so glad to meet others who have had such great experiences w/ St. V's. :D I was very impressed w/ the staff at the seminar and I'm really excited to get up there and see the facility and meet the surgeons!

Hi Amber! Welcome to our corner of OH, and congrats on your decision. I'm a St. Vincent post-op as well, and can recommend the program. The folks there were super. Take care, Doug

Hi Amber, Welcome and good luck on your journey! -170.5 since 12/05/05. Goal: -29.5 by 6/2007.

Hi Amber, I have not posted in a long time, but your post reminded me of myself. Not that I am nearly as young as you are. I am 2 years post-op as of 2/7/07. I am now 54 years old, but your problems with sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, and rising blood sugars certainly rang a bell with me. I have suffered with all! Since having RNY in 2/05, I have lost about 120 lbs. (I am also 5 feet tall), My starting BMI was 53. My problems with blood sugar disappeared, I am no longer on C-PAP and unfortuneatley, the RLS doesn't improve with WLS. I have so much more energy and can do so much more without any difficulty. I know that with small children that would be a big plus for you. You can see my profile if you want. Chris Wittmer, I live in southern Ohio, but come from the Cleveland area orginally. Good luck in your journey and please feel free to contact me if you would like.