I'm A Newbie

WOW can I identify. welcome to the group. I have learned alot from these Ladies and some gentleman

Thanks so much for the welcome.  I am happy to be part of something so powerful.   Jeanine

Thank you J....Have you had the surgery yet?  At what age are you?  I hope they dont turn me away because of my age.  I can see where together we can help each other. WHat a beautiful thing!   Jeanine

OMG that will be the best birthday gift ever, huh?   I am going forward with a positive attitude and believe this is going to happen for me.  I'm rarely a negative thinker, so no point in starting now. I will focus my energy (what little I have these days) on eating healthy to drop some pre-surgery pounds and continuing to dream. Somehow when I close my eyes I cannot envision myself as a thin person. I will keep trying to make that change.  Thanks for your advice.  Jeanine

Welcome to the board.  I am 52 so I know what it feels like.  You are in for a very exciting journey.  You are in a good support board, the people here are the best.  If you need  to talk please feel free to contact me at [email protected]  Like you I have arthritis.  My BMI was 69 when I started 1 year ago and I have lost 160 lbs. in that year.   See you on the loser's bench real soon. Jeanne

Thank you Jeanne (our names are similar)   I feel the warmth and sincerity in your welcome. Congrats on that tremendous weight loss.  You must feel wonderful!  Thanks for the direct contact email address.  I will take you up on that soon.  Jeanine 

Jeanine, Welcome!!!  Yes, this is a scary process, but, the prospect of being super morbidly obese and the slow incredibly awful way it kills you is much scarier! We are here for you!!!  Tell Karyn Renee hi for us, some of us are still here! Lori

Thank you Lori....I will tell Karyn you wrote me. Yes I am scared and excited all at the same time.  The very thought of FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE...being a normal size....blows my mind. What is your success story?  Jeanine