Introducing Myself

 Just want to introduce myself.  I'm Joanne. I live in Palmyra, NJ and had my WLS in Hahnemann Hospital on June 22, 2010. I lost 85 pounds. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. I went to hear Katie Jay speak on Saturday. She is from the National Association of Weight Loss Surgery. I met some lovely people there and made some great connections/friends. That is how I've come to find Obesity Help.com. I didn't know about this website/forum. I look forward to making more connections here . Please say hello to me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Joanne, and welcome.  The PA forum is one of the best on OH.  Congratulations on your weight loss success. 

Hugs,
Trish

   Hi Joanne and welcome aboard!! 

You will find that this is a very active board on OH.  We are here to support each other in all areas of our lives, not just with our WLS.  We will hug you, hold your hand, and kick your butt (in a loving way) if necessary.  

Some of us are a bit eccentric and sarcastic (not mentioning any names-judge for yourself.. lol)  But we are all just one big happy, if not dysfunctional family.  

Jump right in!   Look forward to getting to know you!

By the way, I'm Lisa.  RNY 2/23/09.  Lost about 70-75 lbs and am struggling to get my head back in the game.  But, I'm here every day getting support from my family!

Welcome aboard!

my name is Liz, I live in Easton, PA. I am almost 4 1/2 years out from RNY. Down about 130 pounds.

 Hi Joanne,
    I am Pam and live in Doylestown,PA   Had my sx on 5/3/10 and am down 106 lbs....I too agree that it is the best thing I ever did ...but....am now struggling with transfer addiction....Am trying to slay those dragons......WELCOME!    

Hi Joanne, you'll find a lot of support and freindships on this forum. I'm Scot. Had a "mental RNY" in June 2010 while waiting for surgery. Had surgery cancelled on me twice and now have to get insurance approval all over again because of the delay.

That's my story. Good to meet you.

Joanne,

   I am glad that you found us! We are a really loving supportive group.
The PA board is pretty active and drama free. So glad you are here! 

It was great to meet you on Saturday

Joanne,

Welcome to the BEST board around!!! My name is Beth and I am almost two years out and have lost about 125 lbs since my RNY! DEFINITELY the best thing I have ever done for myself!! I live in Bensalem but I am a teacher in Camden, not far from where you live!!

Hope to get to know you better!! Keep posting!

Beth

Hi Joanne and welcome to one of the best places there is for us. There's tremendous support and knowledge here. You can also find peeps to hang with so don't be shy.
I actually did hear about you from my gf Beth C. who met you at Katie Jay's gathering last Saturday. I think you'll find a home here and please do check in often if you can.

Congratulations on your journey! You're doin' GREAT!

Dennis
  

Hi Joanne,

Welcome to this wonderfully supportive board. . .  I live in Maple Shade, which is right near you and had my surgery in Langhorne in Oct 2007. 

Have a great day!

Laureen