Roll Call

Hi Melanie! Glad to meet you homie!!

No guys in here, so I guess I will jump in. My name is Gary, Male, live in the mid valley (prefer not to be more specific because of the job), I am 6'4" and started at 435 lbs, down to 409. Having RNY also on November 9th.

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Even the toughest criminals become remarkably docile 
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My name is Sarah, 32, female, Dallas, hoping to have surgery!  schuduled for my first set of appointments starting on Nov 5!.  beginning and current weight 271.5.  Will start my required 5% weight loss on Nov 6th.

Brandon, this "ROLE CALL"   is a great idea.  We have had new people come in and others chime in that haven't in a while.  We should do this more often---monthly??   Julia

I thought reponse was fantastic!!  , where people  were from and which surgery, and theweight lost......newbies just beginning the process and of course those that are a little more seasoned.  It was so cool to see this board come alive......

Great job Brandon!  I've really enjoyed reading these too.  Things got awfully quiet here this summer.  I've been spending most of my on-line time over on the main board.  It's good to see people that I've met or at least familiar faces posting and then to have the newbies come is GREAT!  I agree with Julia - doing this monthly might be really fun. Linda

Hi:  Have not been on the Board for quite some time.  I am 10 1/2 months out from RNY and happy to say I am 111 pounds less then Christmas of last year.  Emma Patterson was my doctor and I have had not one bit of trouble.  My co-worker and I were just one month apart and between us we have lost 200 lbs.  We live out in North Central Oregon and work for County Government.  Everyone that works with us is amazed.  I am definitely not a spring chicken so it proves that age does not stop you; you just need to go for it.  The roll call is a great idea. Jeanne

My name Karilyn, 29,  female, Longview, Hope for RNY in June/July 08, beginning weight 318/314, current weight 294 WOO HOO

I am Melanie from SE Portland.  5'5, had lapband on 9/28/07 and awaiting first fill, surgery date weighed 279, current 266-267.  Started 26/28 and am back in my 24's now. Age 33. Husband was banded a month before me, he is 6'5 and 440 now.

Hi, I'm Brenda, 46, Lap Band scheduled for Nov 14th in Mexico.    Really excited, 285 now and am shooting for 170 (I am guessing that is a good goal for a 5'10" female).  May go lower once I get there.      I will be 47 Nov 21st so I want to hit goal or pass it by my 48th b-day 11/08.   I am a big fan of "Eggface" and am looking forward to (and saving for) PS around this time next year....my birthday present to myself!  She just had it and keeps us all informed!