daughter in need of a pen-pal

I writting this for my daughter who is 16 yrs old. I had wls in aug 03 and have lost 110lbs so far. She also has a weight problem but when I speak to her about help she shuts me off. C'mon you've all done it. Anyway I think if someone out there reads this and drops her a line she may open up to you because you're more her age. She needs support from a friend who will be able to keep in touch several times a week. Maybe you could both go get weighed in the same day and then share your success. Believe me i know what its like to be over weight and its the hardest thing in the world to take it off. **** Shes at [email protected]*** To everyone *****ads this, Best of Luck and Lots of Hugs. Shelly's mom.

Hi Kathie! I am 15 years old, and I'm searching for a pen-pal my age too! I think Shelly and I sound alot alike. I'm hoping to have WLS...I have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow to try to get a recommendation. I would be very glad to talk to Shelly! I'll email her right now..as soon as I'm done with this site. I'm sooo glad I found your post!! Well....I hope you and yours have a great Easter!! *~!~*MITZI*~!~*

dear Mitzi, Thanks a bunch for the note. I think Shelly and you have alot in common too. Good Luck with your dr appt tomorrow. As soon as we came home from our Easter diner Shelly checked her e-mail and found your reply. I think it would do her a world of good to know there are other young woman out there going thru this...hard time. Keep in touch with her and I'll drop you a line from time to time myself. Again - best of Luck. Kathie.

Hey Mitzi.....My daughter Ericka is almost 16 and is going thru the process of gastric bypass and you both seem like you can take this journey together.....please email her as she is really looking for a buddy to do this with .....I had gastric bypass 5 years ago and love it.....I was 268 and now I am 145.....I know that you girls will love it as much as I do...most of all all the fun that I was missing as an overweight person....so hang in there it is only a matter of time and you will be on your way to a much skinnier and healthier you..... Ericka's email is [email protected] thanks mitzi Teresa

Hi kathie. My name is Michelle , people call me shelly! Im 16 years old and im in need of a pen pal myself!! Its tough dealing with the fact you are overweight. I get very emotional when my family mentions it , and im trying to have the WLS, but its like pulling teeth to get my mother to take me to the doctor!! lol. I will email shelly and maybe we can get through this together!

Hey there i emailed ur daughter Im 16 also and i've been struggled with my weight for a while now im looking foward to getting wls so hopefully me and shelly can talk some time -kayla

Hey Kayla...my 16 yr old daughter is starting the process of gastric bypass as well maybe you can email her as she would like to find a pen pal to go thru the process with....her email is [email protected] her name is ericka my email is [email protected] I am also a gastric bypass patient 5years post op....and would do it again in a second......it's defitnately worth it!!! 268 now 145 Teresa

Hey There- Im 18 and had gastric bypass at 17. Ive lost 170 pounds and would love to help your daughter in anyway I can! xxErica [email protected]