Newbie Alert!!

Hi all... My name is Nola. I went to my seminar on the 5th and sent in my application. I'm so excited!! I discovered Obesity Help on Tues. and believe it or not, just discovered that I could talk to people in my own area who have gone through WLS (not exactly computer savvy). Anyway, just wanted to let you know I'm lurking 8-)

Welcome Nola! I love your name. Dr. Hong was my surgeon. I just love him, and trust him completely. I'm sure you will find this site as helpful as I have. We all are in the same boat...some of us pre-op, some of us post-op. It is most supportive to be able to turn to folks that have been in the same shoes. Ask any questions about any aspect of WLS - some one will probably have some experience regarding the subject or at least an opinion. Again, welcome! Patty

I want to welcome you too. It is great to have new people join the Oregon Group. Julia

Welcome Nola! This site is wonderful and we've met so many good friends here. We get lots of information shared too. Linda

Hi Nola, welcome to our group,I'm new also. I went to my seminar in Jan and i'm going to Legacy in Portland for my surgery and my pre-op appts. You say your not computer savy,nor am I, but at least you were able to get your picture up. I still need someone to get on the phone with me and walk me thru the steps on my pc so I can get my face on here. So your doing good, and taking the steps to get your surgery ,have you decided which one you'd like to have yet?This group is great and if you have any questions they all help answer them ,and its great to have their support. Jo Ann

Nola, Just so you know, this site and these people are where I have found my best information....on everything associated with WLS. Welcome!!!

Welcome! I am new to this forum also. I have been approved for all of the pre-op things and my first appt. is March 23 up at Legacy and my second is on March 26th. Sheryl

Welcome Nola I just had my surgery (LapBand) 4 days ago. You will find people from all over Oregon here & in all stages of pre-surgery, post surgery & beyond. No questions are too stupid or personal here....if you have a concern, post it & you will get some answers! If you are undecided on which surgery to do, this site is a great place to help you. Just by reading the stories on day to day life, it will help you to decide on what will be best for you! Good luck & keep in touch Jackie

Hi Nola, Welcome! Dr Jay Jan, up at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, is my dr. and hes a great surgeon. In fact all three of them are. Dr. Jan, Dr. Hong, Emma Patterson. They are all so nice. Im post-op. I had a Laproscopic Gastric Bypass the 26th of January of 2007. Ive lost 48 pounds so far. Too fast, i know. ive had my ups and downs, believe me. But if i had to do it over again, i would. Nice to meet you! i could sure use the friends that went thru what i did. I live too far away to go to a support group. Hope to get to know everyone better. KathyS.

Welcome nola, I just had my surgery 3 weeks ago and have lost 25 total from the time i first went to the obesity institute. I am doing great and been back to work a week. We are so gald to have you join our forum. Patty is right you can ask any question your little heard desires and someone will have gone thru it I am sure. pop in often and we often have breakfast togather so watch for the time and place and join us its great to meet others that have gone thru it or are going thru it. Kelly