Roll call? May I be so bold?

Hello all. I'm a frequent lurker, just posting for the first time on this board. Wondered if I could request a roll call to get to know everyone a little better? Lurkers come out come out wherever you are!! I'm Violet, I live in the midwest, but on the west coast in my dreams!! I'm currently going thru a divorce, been married 7 years. I'm 37 and I have two kids who are the light of my life. I've just recently "come out" to family and friends....my girlfriend and I have been friends for more than 25 years and have been together for almost a year now. It's been the most turbulent year of my life, the best & the worst all at the same time. If you look at my profile you'll see that I don't have much there, but I'd enjoy getting to know you more thru the boards or thru email, so if you're so inclined feel free to send me a note! I've also been pursuing RNY since 2004 and finally just submitted for approval. I'm hoping I've met all criteria and will get a speedy approval, hoping for surgery sometime early spring. Despite the uproar in my personal life, I actually have a really good support system in place to get me thru my surgery & recovery. I'm ready to take it on!!! Hope to get to know you all a little better in the future!!! I hope everyone has a great week!!! warmies, Violet

Hi Violet, Welcome to the board. About me, I had an open RNY in Decemeber( almost 8 weeks ago). I have lost 50 lbs so far. I live in Ohio, I have a partner, we have been together for 7 years now. She is also persuing this surgery. She has a seminar to go to next week. I am a student persuing a degree in liberal studies. I want to go on to graduate school. There really is not much to say about me, I live a relatively boring, quiet life. If you have any questions, please ask. Feel free to post more often on this board. Look forward to hearing more from you. Take care Erin

Hi Erin! thanks for responding. Congrats on the great loss so far, my word in only 8 weeks!! I sure hope to have the same success. I'm also wishing the best for your partner next week and beyond. Looking forward to getting to know you too, thank you!! happily, Violet

Hello & Welcome, I am a SGF, I had WLS 11/29/05, and have lost 53# since WLS and a total of #127. Congrats on getting out of the closet, I hope things are going smoother now. Maureen

Thanks Maureen! Things are still pretty bumpy in my neck of the woods, but I'm a hopeful person at heart, no matter how bad, I know it will get better.... I'm so excited for your incredible loss!!! amazing. you probably wont stay single for too long lady!! best wishes for your continued success... warmly, Violet

Welcome to the board Violet Heres a little about me... My name is Kristie but my nickname is Kay. I am 30 years old and live in Charlotte, NC. I have been with my gf Stephanie for 5 1/2 years. I have a 10 year old daughter named Kristina and she is the light of my life! I worked as a Medical Assistant for 4 years but quit work because the weight gain was making it hard for me to even move. I came out to everyone in 1995, right after I gave birth to my daughter. I know that sounds crazy but like a lot of lesbians do, I tried to do what I thought was "right". The hormones made me come out I just had Open RNY on Jan 13th, 06 and I'm doing pretty good. It has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do but I'm sure I'll appreciate it later. I lost 62 lbs before surgery and 21 lbs at my two week checkup. My goals.. Love Me and Go back to work and school! Take Care, Kay 450/390/367/175

Hi Kay! You had your surgery on my birthday, lucky friday the 13th right? Your weight loss and obvious hard work to make it happen is impressive, congratulations. You are so right....more and more women I talk to of lesbian persuasion say the same things over and over about "not having a choice" "wanting to do what was expected of me, what was 'right'" It is so painful!!! so much to face..... I love your goal, it's one that more women should have! Looking forward to getting to know you better. warmly, Violet

Hi Violet, I am turning 60 this year. Was married at 18, divorced at 48 and at 49 discovered to my amazement that I was as gay as they come!! I've been with my partner for 10 years. Between us we have three adult children (40, 47 and 30) and five grandchildren (9,7,4,2,7months). We live in the Washington DC metropoliation area. I work in the city as a real estate manager ... my partner is disabled and stays at the country house with her dog and 4 cats while I spend most of my time in the city house with my dog. Throughout our relationship I have weighed more than my partner ... until last month!! I had open RNY on 4 months ago and have lost 61 1/2 since then and 90 1/2 since making the decision 13 months ago. Welcome to our family. Jody

Holy cow woman, we could have a lot to talk about here!!! Care to meet me for a drink, cause I'd LOVE to pick your brain!!! Married 30 years?!#$%^& wow. And I'm licking my wounds over a 7 year marriage alrighty then I'll go ahead and shut up. Seriously, have you considered writing a book? You must have AMAZING insight/wisdom/stories to share. And, DC is like my favorite place on earth. I have a good friend that lives just off the orange metro line in VA. It's been too long since I've last visited the city but I just love it there. Once things settle down in my life I'd love to take GF and travel a bit again, she's NEVER been to D.C.!! Congratulations on the success in your journey, amazing. Thank you so much for responding and I look forward to getting to know you better!! happily, Violet

Hi! I had Lap RNY on 8/26 and am down 98 pounds. My partner of 11-1/2 years and I live in Milwaukee with our 4 furry kids, Mooshu, Sheba, Sadie and Lola. By day I'm a book editor and by night I keep a blog on my WLS at www.hotfat4sale.com It's kind of addicting, too! Welcome, Violet, it's good to have you "out" on the board, too! Jen