ROLL CALL

Ok, I occasionally come check out this board, but hardley ever post/respond. I think it is because we don' think anybody really reads it or because it has the reputation of being "slow". Is it really? I would like to have support, and many others would to. Not just to have the occasional question answered, but to have someplace to go and talk with peers. So, lets all introduce ourselfs... ok? Hi! My name is Mary and I live in California. I am not really a teen, I am 24. Right now I am pre-op RNY... but I already know it will be open. I do not have a surgery date because my Dr. is making me loose another 25 pounds... I have already lost 32 (which will make 57 pounds lost pre-op) Who are you? PLEASE, if you read this post a little about yourself!

Hey All Im Meagan, 19 from Texas....I have decided against the surgery for now for personal reasons....that is the reason i stay away from this board most of the time...

Hi! My name is Becca and I live in Israel. I'm 19 and had Lap-band surgery 6 months ago and have lost 79 pounds. I'm working for the next few months then in May I start night college for Graphic art and Web design. If anyone wants to chat, send me an e-mail! Becca 389/310/170

Hi, Mary! My name is Megan, I'm 21, live in the Twin Cities in Minnesota and I had Lap RNY on Dec. 13th, 2004. I'm down about 60 pounds. I was 224 the day of surgery and when I last weighed in I was down to 165. I have 35 more pounds to go to reach my goal weight of 130. Congrats on your weightloss thus far and best wishes with those last 25! There are 4 of us in my family that have all had this surgery, all with the same surgeon and all Lap RNY. My boyfriend had it in March of '04 (he'll be a year out on the 24th of this month), my dad had it Nov. '04, I had it Dec. '04, and my mom had it Jan. '05 (the three of us are all a month apart). We're our own support group. It's been an interesting ride so far, the beginning was rough, but every day gets better and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Best decision of my life so far. Keep us updated on your journey! When are you hoping to have a date? How far out are they scheduling for your surgeon?

Hey Everyone My Name Is Nikki. I Live In Zachary Louisiana A Little Town Outside Of Baton Rouge. I Am Waiting For The Approval For My Insurance Company To Have The Lap Band. I Have Thought Long And Hard About This Procedure And I Think It Is The Best For Me. I Work At JP Morgan Chase And I Have Been Here For About 3 Years Or So. I Am Going To School To Learn Sign Language It's Such A Beauty To Help Out Other People. I Can't Wait To Have My Surgery. I Know That I Don't Have A Lot To Offer Because I Have Not Had My Surgery But There Are Things That I Can Relate To With You All. If Anyone Wants To Talk E mail Me Or IM Me My Screename On Aol Is [email protected]. Hope To Talk To Someone Soon. Nikki

Hey, Im Mike, Im 20 years old, i had my surgery, open RNY, on the 25th of February and im feelin good! tired but good! i think i have lost weight already :D Um...about me :/ i suck at these things btw, lol. But yeah, i live in brigantine, NJ, its right next to atlantic city, NJ. its cool living here in the summer and such, but in the winter its a bit boring but whats ya gunna do? i love the computer and internet, im hoping once i lose a good amount of weight, pre op i was 628, i can go off to college for one of two things, web and graphic design or advertising... i love to draw and paint, but since the surgery i cant really do that, you wouldnt belive how much just sitting there drawing or painting pulls on your sliced and diced abs, lol. well thats all i got to say bout that! - forest gump _mike the week old loser

Hello I am 21, I have a 15 month old and married to the best man ever (3yrs ago). I am going to school for Criminal Justice I am almost done with my AA, I am taking a break after that. I have worked at the Courthouse for 4 years now so I am in the position that I love right now! I had my surgery 9 wks ago and am doing fine I am down 45lbs, I feel like I am a slow loser but it is much better than gaining. I check this board frequently for new post, we just need to get it going! Rhonda

hey, my name is coy i live in the metroplex in north texas. i dont really want to have the surgery because my thinking is i can overcome my problems with a lil help and alot of support, thats why i come here! im 18 (19th on the 26 of march) i am taking a year off from school cuz i dont have any money right now, but when i do go i plan on study'ing somthing in sports. my hobbies? well im into drawing and playing basketball and i also listen to alot of urban music, my favorites are dead prez, mos def, fifty cent, eminem.

Hey all, My name is Megan ( there seem to be alot of us on this board) and I am 18 yrs. old and I had Lap Bad on December 15th, then had surgery again on December 17th because I had too much swelling and the saline in my band was causing nothing to pass through, so Dr. Rod had to take the saline out and loosen the band. So, unfortunately I was in the hospital for 3 days, but good thing they caught it. So, its been nearly 3 months and I have lost 55 lbs. I had my first fill a week ago and so far I dont feel any more restriction so I am about to call and schedule another one.

hiya My name is Aleya, and I'm 18, 19 on march 12th! WeEee! I'm still pre-op open RNY, hoping to get a date on the 17th of this month~~ I know i always read this place, but no one's ever around! I met a lot of sweet people with my last post =D hope everyone's doing wellll!