Oklahoma Newbie

Hello all,

I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I joined OH yesterday and found the Oklahoma forums today. I had my lap-band done at Fort Sill on April 1st and I am recovering well. I am from the Norman area and am a full time student, army wife, mom, and walker of 3 fantastic dogs. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Welcome to the forum...  you will find so much support and good advice.  If possible please find time to come to our monthly meet and greet.  Last month was my frist and I had a great time.  I might not make it this month as my lapband surgery is Tuesday.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I would definitely be interested in learning more about a meet and greet.

Hiya! Im a Ft Sill/Dr Reyes patient too. There is another lady who is on OH who had her band done on the 1st also. Anyhoo congrats on getting banded. Do you go to the Support Groups @Reynolds?
What kind of doggies???
Oh yeah Im Kim!

Hi Kim.... small state! :)

I bumped into another lap-bander on the morning of my swallow test, but I didn't know anyone else was here on OH. I went to the Feb support group, but had to miss the March one due to scheduling conflict.

I have a mastiff, heeler/pit mix and a beagle. I looked at your profile and your great danes are awesome! I have always wanted one.

Welcome to the oh group this is the best group of men and women every they are all so loveing and kind. congrats on the lapband and that you are having a good recovery. Also welcome to what we call the loseres bench it is the bench for all the people you have had wls. It is a great place to be.
welcome again
Christina

Hi there...  I started my journey with the PCM, nutritionists, and support group at Fort Sill 5 years ago.  I was referred off (due to lack of personnel at that time) to have my surgery with Dr. Warnock in Wichita Falls (LOVE him!).  I'll be 5 years post-op in August.  Congrats on your recent "banding"!  I look forward to following your weight loss journey :) 

~ Renae

Welcome to Oklahoma OH. Best of luck to you on your WLS journey.

Rita

Welcome to the Okie board!  We are an active, happy and supportive group as I hope you will soon see.  We have a bander on here who has lost over 100 pounds and is very successful.  I'll send her a PM to make sure she knows there's a newbie bander onboard!

You really are freshly post-op so make sure you drink, drink, drink!  And take gentle care of yourself right now.

There is a monthly support group dinner that is completely unofficial.  We just do it because we enjoy each other's company!  We just had one on March 25 so we haven't set the April date yet.  But please come - we have a blast!  Family members of any age are welcome.

So post early and often.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Kim

Hi....and welcome to the board. U have found a great board, and in my opinion, the best board on here. We are all like family and u will feel welcome. Congrats on ur new life and I am sure u will enjoy it here. Just feel free to jump in and post. 

LaDetra