We need to get this board moving! Tell us 5 things about you!

Let's do a little get to know you and shake the snow off and get Wisconsin's board moving!! 5 things about me... I'm 31 almost 32. I've been happily married for 5 years to a man I met and married inside of 3 months. I have 3 incredible children ages 12, 10 and 3. I have ALWAYS lived in Wisconsin. I have been overweight since I was around 11 years old. Whose next?

I'll jump in! I will turn 35 ...5 days after my RNY I have been a chunky moneky my entire life, in fact entering the world at a healthy 9 lbs! My kids are fan-tab-ulous. Son is 15 and my daughter is 11 Dan and I have been together 3 years and bought our first home this last year. I am the mother to an adopted yet very emotionally needy pooch!! Also... I know this is my 6th fact...but I have always lived in WI and am sooooo dreaming of someplace warm and tropical right now!!! Next!!!!

Oh what the heck........... I am 22 Years old I had RNY Sept 4th 2007 down 103.5 lbs! no Children Will be starting school this summer working on my Associates in Accounting I have been married almost 1 year this April!

5 Things About Me!  -I majored in Vocal Music in college. -I sing with the Philharmonic Chorus of Madison. -I also went to massage therapy school.- -Despite my weight, I've managed to land leads in many musicals including "Into the Woods", "Oklahoma!" and "Once Upon A Mattress". -My husband and I eloped to Las Vegas, and just celebrated our 4 year anniversary on March 9th.

Ok here goes ~~ Have been single for 35 years.  Have 2 sons one is 39 one is 37 have 4 fantastic grandchildren 2 boys live in Indianapolis one if 10 and 12,  2 just moved from here to Charlotte NC My only princess is 3 and my youngest grandson is 2.  Also have a very wonderful but needy furbaby that I rescued 3 years ago.  Still  waiting for approval will be done with all the prelims beginning of April

Ok I will go next... 1.41 years old 2. I have 1 daughter who will soon be 22, she is going to school to become a dentist. 3.I have lived In Wi allof my life. 4. You mention the word "go" and I am ready. 5.I had my RYN on 12-19-07

 

You are a relatively recent RNY'er... did you have any complications or anything strange?  Are you eating "normal" food again.. with the exception of excessive carbs and sugar?  What have you found to be the most difficult thing to overcome?

Yes I am recent RNY'er...lol.I am back to eating normal food.. I dont really care for meat. I love brocoli but for some reason it just doesnt agree with me. I don't eat it raw...fully cooked. I can tolerate chicken pretty well. The most difficult thing I have overcame, has been to except exercising as my second job...

Hi I am a singe mom 60 yrs  old, recently retired-have 3 sons-4 precious grandkids,  lived in Wi since 1973 when my youngest was 3 months old.  Had bariatric surgery in 2005 and starting to gain weight and am terrified that I will gain it all back.  

I worry about gaining back too...and I'm not even 5 months out! We have some very interesting people on this board...let's here some more!