So glad to have been directed here. Hello !

Lisa1023
on 4/26/13 6:04 am

VSG on 03/05/13

I had VSG on March 5th and am doing well so far, knock on wood. I've been posting on the VSG board and also joined a FEbruary and March Facebook WLS groups and have been seeing countless postings by them celebrating reaching Onederland and wearing size Medium clothes already, after just 2 to 3 months postop, and it was leaving me feeling like an outcast. I'm happy that my 5X's are now baggy.

Anyhow, it wasnt just one post or just one week of posts that has left me feeling like I needed to find a group of people I could relate with. This forum was right here all the time, and I had no idea. I'm so grateful for 2 people from the VSG forum telling me about it. So hello, that's my introduction.

HW 383 SW 371 CW 234

(deactivated member)
on 4/26/13 6:22 am

Thank you for your post on the vsg forum. I had no idea that this forum existed. I am also on myfitnesspal if anyone wants to be friends. My user name on mfp is also gwen6971.

Oxford Comma Hag
on 4/26/13 6:50 am

RNY on 09/12/11

Hello and welcome! It can be a bit much when someone's starting weight is near your goal weight. This is a great place for support. I am glad you found us.

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Judy_long_island
on 4/26/13 7:41 am - NY

VSG on 07/15/13

Lisa I saw your post on the VSG forum, glad to have followed you here!

Lisa1023
on 4/27/13 10:41 pm

VSG on 03/05/13

Hi Judy, I'm a West Babylon native, but left there in '97

HW 383 SW 371 CW 234

Laura in Texas
on 4/26/13 8:47 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Welcome!!

It does seem daunting when you need to lose so much. 5 years ago I was getting ready for my RNY surgery. I never thought I could lose 200 pounds and more importantly keep it off, but I have done it. You can, too!!

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

sleevegirl
on 4/26/13 8:54 am - Austin, TX

VSG on 06/21/11

Congrats and welcome! Glad to have you here!

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

KittyKarin
on 4/26/13 11:29 am - FL

VSG on 01/09/13

Welcome! This forum is wonderful! So glad you found it. It's not as active as the VSG board but you will always get supportive comments and helpful advice from this group. It's my favorite forum and the people on here are amazing.

Thanks for introducing yourself and getting the word out there. I look forward to getting to know everyone! Have a great weekend!