It's a small world afterall....

Hey All, I wanted to share something awesome. My surgeon is no where near where I live...his office is over an hour west from here. Yet, amazingly, through this wonderful board, I met not one but TWO people who live where I do! One is a block away and one lives on the SAME STREET!!! And had it not been for this board...even though we have the same surgeon...I probably would never have met these two terrific women! Does anyone else have a special story about how this board affected their lives? Hugs to everyone -Karen 9/12/06, Lap RNY, Dr. Shawn Garber 5'8" 298 / 283 / 150 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin

Thanks Karen!! It is so amazing!! I am so happy and relieved to have met such wonderful people that are so close and able to share the most exciting journeys of our lives!!!!! Take care, LC

It is amazing! It's great because we can all support each other and share ideas, recipes...and even exercise. Well, at least go walking! Hugss, Karen

Hi Karen and LC I still cannot believe how close we live. Weird right ? Some things are just meant to be. Great Post Karen... It will be neat to hear all of the stories Britt

Hi Britt, It's great...3 neighbors brought together through this forum. I wonder if all 3 of us were even in Dr. Garber's waiting room at the same time. The odds are good being he only sees patients on Thursday and it's an all day event! Meeting you have been a true joy! Hugs, Karen PS: Come on people! Share your stories with us!

Hi Karen, I'm from Coram too. I'm hoping to have surgery with Dr. Holiver in January. I' m sure once I get a date I'll have a ton of questions to ask you. Patty

Hi Patty! See what I mean? Such a small world! Feel free to hit my email with any and all the questions you have; it's my pleasure to help. You have a great surgeon ...how are your pre-op appointments going? Keep us posted Hugs, Karen PS: email me...where in Coram?

Well if it werent for the OH boards i wouldnt have met STACY and LISAMARIE to awesome gals that i am thankful our journies crossed and friendships have blossomed! ISNT it awesome! GLAD you have met some folks too and im sure in time you will be great friends as well. hugzzzzzzzzzzz

Hi Lisa, Yes, it is awesome! And WOW! I'm out by you too! We have a pretty big Suffolk group! It will be nice to meet everyone at Stacy's (I'm guessing you go?). By the way: You look fantastic! I checked out your profile and what an inspiration. Great job; keep up the good work. Thanks for replying. Hugsss, Karen