New here, help me...

....get to know you! I am Beth, AKA Buffy I'm from Mentaltown CT Had open RNY 10/27/06 Lost 171 lbs so far and am at my surgeons goal, 38 to my goal! Married with 4 fur babies, Zoe, Chloe, Tabitha Jane and Nala Bean. Love Karaoke, bike riding, walking, volleyball, reading So help me get to know you guys too!

Rachel -- 22 -- Ashland, MA -- lap RNY 09/04/07 -- lost 75lb so far -- two bunnies -- am v. boring.

Hey--I looovvve Dita Von Teese and I don't think you're v. boring. Did you watch the finale of LA Ink? I missed it. Jen

Yes, Dita is lovely but I really really love Bettie Page. And thank you No, I didn't see it, I don'****ch much TV (but I do have four posters of Kat Von D above my bed -- omg! )

Hi Buffy- I'm Jen. 35. Live in NY's Hudson Valley. I have a crazy cute dog (maggie) and a geriatric love cat (ashleigh). I also have a gf of nearly 8 years (lisa). I had lapband surg. at the end of June. I'm one pound shy of losing 50#. I'm halfway towards my goal (about). I love music and friends and just having a good 'ol time. Where is Mentaltown? Sounds like there might be some smart people there. Welcome- Jen

Hi Beth. I'm Rachelle. I'm from New Jersey where I live with my partner of 16 years and our neurotic dog. I had RNY surgery on 8/6/07 and I'm down 51 lbs. so far. Nice to meet you.

Hi I am Sean I live in Dracut Mass. I have been officially married for 3 years to me love of 13 years. We have 6 cats and our roomate has a dog (she is much more than our roommate). I had lap band surgery on 8/29 and I am down 50 lbs. and DO YOU REALLY LIVE IN MENTAL TOWN...BECAUSE I WANT TO MOVE THERE IF THERE IS SUCH A TOWN.......

I'm John. I had lap-band on 6/29 and am down 61 lbs. I live in Chicago.

Hi Buffy, Gee you look familiar, lol Nice to see you here as well as in the Connecticut forum! We'll have to get together some wed night at Tommy's in Middletown. I am Rich I'm from North Haven, CT (and Old Lyme during the summer) I'll be having open RNY in March 2008 I live with my bi-polar brother. Does that count as a pet? I also have a 45 gallon aquarium. Congratulations on your weight loss, --==Rich==--

Hi Beth...and welcome! I'm Jim from Des Moines, Iowa. I am 39, single, and live alone with one dog-child...my 9-year old dachshund, Barney. Congrats on your success! I had RNY on 5/2/07 and have lost 120 lbs. At the moment I am really struggling for motivation where exercise is concerned....and I've been eating more carbs than I should. Luckily I'm doing ok maintaining my weight loss, but I would really like to get focused and lose more. (Oh, and not gain any back.) Any suggestions for staying motivated?