Sort of new

  I have been on obesityhelp for a little over two years.  I was going to have lapband a couple of years ago but had an illness with one of my kids and had to put the surgery off.  I started the journey yet again July 2009, weighing 397 and having a BMI of 68.1.  I started checking out different forums on here again, trying to figure out which I liked and happened upon this one.  So, I have lurking for the past couple of months.  Well, I finally got a surgery date yesterday of May 10th.  I decided, after spending some time talking with my surgeon and doing research on my own, to go with the RNY this time.  So, I thought it was time I introduced myself.  I have been doing some prep work for the surgery, and am now down to 369 and a BMI of 63.3.  I am looking forward to getting to know everyone on here, and continuing on this journey with you all!

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

We loves it when the lurkers come out into the light.

Congrats on the surgery date! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Welcome!! You are going to love it here! Congrats on your date and I wish you all the best. Soon you will be sitting on the losers bench with me!

Welcome!!!  Congrats on getting your date and on the weight loss success you've had pre-op as well!  I look forward to seeing you post often and getting to know you :) 

You are on your way now!  We started at similar weights and BMI!  I'm so happy to be down now and the time has flown.  Is Cheryl your name  (on the signature line) or do you prefer to be called mclaprade?  LOL   Hope things go really well for you.

Hello and welcome!!   Congrats on a surgery date.. I look forward to following your journey!
God Bless

Welcome, You've come to the right place!! Keep us all posted, I've just had my surgery, let me know if I can help you out in any way. All the best!

Thanks everyone for the welcome.  And yes, you can call me Cheryl.