Introduction

Hello Everyone! I don't know how I managed to overlook the existence of this board up until now, but I did.  It seems like a very nice group of people who support one another without some of the conflicts that I see on the RNY and Main Boards.  I don't want to get involved with that sort of thing. I started out at 366 lbs (BMI: 62.8) and am currently at 264 (BMI: 45.3)  I am 61 yrs. old and live in Oregon with my two Scottie dogs and one very bossy cat. Even though I am still in the "Extremely Obese" category, I feel SO MUCH BETTER having shed 100 lbs. It is great to find a group of people who can really relate to what life for a 50+ BMI person is. Shirley

Hi Shirley, Welcome to our happy little board on OH.  You are right, this is a very supportive and understanding board that rarely sees any drama.  This is my favorite place on OH without a doubt!  Congratulations on your weight loss and I look forward to reading your posts Best Wishes, Jenn

Welcome Shirley! We like our little place of peace over here . Little drama and wonderful support. Feel free to join in on anything you see of interest - we have fun around here! And congrats on your loss!  I started close to you (371) and am now at about 170. I know how much better I felt after those first 100 pounds, it was such a difference!  It just keeps getting better.

Welcome Shirley,  This is a very friendly board and its nice to see you posting here, I started out at at 392 and am now at 280 . It truly is a wonderfull feeling having shed that 100 lbs and its only going to get better.  I look forward to reading your posts and hope you come to like this board as much as i do, Its the only one I really post on or read much! :) Estelle

Hi, Shirley and welcome to our little corner of the internet.  This is a great forum, with super supportive folks and very little, if any, drama.  I started at 396 and am at 188 now - I feel so much better that I just don't have words for it.  And it's a different journey for those of us that started out with higher BMIs, so I hope we can support and encourage you as you continue your journey -  Again, welcome -  Kellie

Hi.  I started out at 300. I am only 5 ft tall and had a bmi of 59 I am now at 275 and bmi is 54.  I love this board and you will too.

Thanks to everyone for the welcomes. Shirley

Hi Shirley,  Welcome to you! This is a great group of supportive people. A very nice quite little spot in OH. Isn't it amazing how much difference 100 pounds can make in your life? Your doing great, keep up the good work.

welcome shirley!

it's nice to meet you. i'm deb, 51 years old, live in indiana with (please don't think i'm nuts)...6 cats and 2 dogs. i had an open rny 3 years ago. my starting weight was 463, bmi was 66 - i'm tall, 5'10" - i've been overweight my entire life - i weighed 80 lbs in the first grade.

today i weigh 183 and am possibly as happy as i've ever been in my life! congratulations to you on your 100 lb loss! that is wonderful.  this is a very good place to hang out...not entirely sure how this group manages to avoid all that bickering and conflict, but they do! it's nice here - please come by often! deb

Greeting Shirley from upstate New York!  We are glad to have you join our family. Losing 100 lbs to me is VERY impressive..no matter what!  I pray that I will be able to say that I have accomplished that one day in the near future.  Glad to have you part of our group.  HUGS  Jeanine