lurkers come out come out wherever you are!

hey vickie i'm cheryl (aka) jabber jaws lol . it's nice to meet you and everyone else who has posted. hi valerie. i'm 45 will be 29 again on 10/21. i live with mysoul mate who i met 5 years ago . i have two girls and keith has a girl and a boy the oldest is 23 the youngest is 17. we also have a granddaughter and a grandson on the way. i also have been approved for surgery and do not have a date. good luck with yours...cheryl p.s. told you i like to jabber.

Hi Cheryl! We's womens so we are allowed to have the gift of gab! Hey I'm 45 going but still hanging onto 29 also!

Hi Valerie I too have the gift of gab from time to time!

Vickie, You know me, but here goes: Hi I'm Sandy, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio I am married, with 2 sons I had my open RNY surgery on 1-4-01 I have my own WLS Website at imnotfatanymore.com Love, Sandy Pierce Next-

Hi Vickie ! Jaimee here. I am a former chatterbox turned partial lurker I am really gunshy about posting something that will get be flamed so I have backed off a bit, but I still read and love to see what everybody has to say. I am 32 and married for 9 years to my wonderful best friend Aaron. (been with him 16 years! whoohoo) I am also a mom of 3: Andrew who is 7 1/2, Autumn will be 7 next mo and Mackenzie who is 4 1/2. I am scheduled to have surgery Dec. 6th. I welcome e-mails for anyone who would like encouragement and support.

Hi Jaimee ((((((HUGS)))))) Now who dare flame my friend? Ignore them and please keep posting!

How dare anyone flame Jaimee ! She's one of the nice people who keeps things lively for all those lurking out there. Don't you pay them any mind, Jaimee. I love reading ( and responding to) all of your posts. Keep smiling! Nancy

Hi Vickie, I have to admit that I am a lurker most of the time. I post once in a while but love to read the posts and learn as much as I can. I am 50 years young.(they say you are only as old as you feel, right?) I have been married to my wonderful hubby for 27 years. Have 2 daughters 26 and 19. Also have 2 beautiful grandaughters 2 and 6 that keep me going. I have been trying for 2 years to have wls and finally am hopeful to start my journey in late December. Nice to meet you. God bless you for caring about the lurkers!! Sherry

Hi Sherry! Post anytime you feel you need to, that's why we all are here! Ok I'll say it, your only as old as you feel... unfortunately I'm still pre-op and feel 80 half the time...

Hello Vickie and lurkers Welcome and please keep posting. Since this is an open forum, we shouldn't have to worry about being flamed for our ideas or opinions. (Just my opinion) I was banded 9/8 so a I am a real newbie. Haven't been restricted yet so I am waiting for that day. My name is Sandy and I am 61 (never too old to get in better health) I have 4 children and 5 grandsons. A new grandchild on way in Dec and no we don't know or care what the sex is. I lost my "best friend and husband" two years ago to Cancer and feel very lost. It's a new world to function in and sometimes you don't feel like doing it but I do believe that there is a reason I am still here. (sometimes I think it's to correct things) I live near Dayton and was banded at OSU. They are great folks and highly recommend Dr. Needleman. To the lurkers---please tell us how you're doing. If we can help in any way--we'll be glad to.