Hello

HI everyone.. I am finding that I am becoming a nonstop person on this web page. I think it is helping me make the decision that I really do need to have this done for my health. Tonight I was giving my 4 yr old daughter a bath and I was rinsing her hair out after washing it and I was having a hard time, first time I have ever noticed this. My back was killing me and I was getting a pain in my side. I have never really paid any attention to the pains that I got until I started to read more about people of my size. Anyway, I really just wanted to say THANK YOU for being here......Pam

Welcome Pamlela, Glad to meet you. Richard

Hi Pam, Glad you upgraded from lurker to "poster." I also obsess about this website - can hardly live a day without it! You'd be surprised how many of us have admitted that it is our obsession. Welcome! This board is a great place to get friendly encouragement and personal reports of people who, like you, are thinking of getting the surgery, or have actually done so, like me. There is a lot to think about when a person is at your "phase" in the process. Don't take any shortcuts, read everything you can about it, go the library, study it all, so you have a good understanding of what will happen. And ask your doctors EVERYTHING you can think of. I've been real happy with my results and wish you the very best. Kitty B. RNY 12/13/04 Orig. weight 251 / Now 181 / Goal 145

Welcome Pamela. I believe you will find everyone here helpful and kind. If you ever have a question, be sure to post here and we will do our best to help. Hugs, Jaimee

I also have been lurking but not posting. I know how you feel my back kills me. I also have a 4 year old.Makes it tough to keep up with them.This is one of the reason i am thinking of haveing the surgery .So I come on the post and read others thoughts on the matter. Good Luck And hello to everyone else too. Maria