ROLL CALL

Hello I'm Deanna from Washington state . I'm 17 years old. Right now I am working on getting approved...going pretty good so far. My friend Alyssa just recently got approved and im very happy for her , her and I want to do our surgery together so were waitin for me hehe. I want to get a proximal bypass. I am 216 pounds with many things to go along with it. To name a few I have fibermyalga, high blood pressure, depression, and high blood sugar . My BMI is 40. lol I pretty much have health problems of a 80 year old . My goal weight is 120. Ive been overweight since I was in second grade...it would be so nice to be healthier and be able to go into a store and buy anything I want for clothing . Need someone to talk with IM me ! Love, Deanna

hey my name it anthony and iam 17 and i am thinking about haveing the surgery done but i don't no iam right now at 654 . but my mom is haveing done and i just well wan to see what she look she look likes .well that all for now. cya

I think I'm a little late, but here goes: I'm Sarah, 22 (23 on the 25th) and I live in Southern Cali. I had Lapband surgery on July 2nd and I've lost 43 lbs so far. I work for a consulting agency doing the basic office management, and graphics. I'm probably going to need to go to school to get some more graphics knowledge, but I've been able to figure out what I've needed so far as to make things look professional in a decent amount of time. I also like to draw and stuff outside of work. I'd like to create a comic type thing, but the whole story writing thing illudes(sp) me. I'll keep crackin at it tho. Hmmm... I guess that's about it for now. Seems to be alot of us graphics folks on here . Sarah

Hello all! I rarely post but seeing as I must represent for all my teens and early 20s people I couldn't help it. My name is Christine (22 years old) I'm from NY...30 min north of the bronx. I had Lap RNY July 29, 2004 and have lost 110 lbs so far. This is the best desicion I have ever made. Had one major complication from the anestesia (sp?). I still have 40 lbs till goal. I am in school getting my BA in Biology and going on to chiropractor college. I love to dance and watch Law and Order SVU (yeah, I'm obsessed!) Anywho, feel free to e-mail me if anyone has any questions...I'd be glad to share my experience. Also, my IM on aol is BlingblingC9 Christine 330/315/205/165

Hi, I'm Stephanie, I'm going to be 20 on march 21, and my surgery date for open RNY is on March 23. Quite a birthday presant eh? I have a 2 yr old daughter and I am married to a great guy!

Hello, I am Michelle. im 16 yrs old. i am going to have my surgery on april 11th. i am having my surgery at cincicnnatis children's hospital. mine will be liposcopic unless they need to open me up more to get to my tummy. i am really excited about my surgery but am also a lil scared. but if anyone has any questions for me or anything feel free to ask me. Talk To Yall Later!!! Buh Bye Good Luck to Every One!

I'm a year out now. I have gone from 250lbs. to 115lbs. I am to the point where I am going underweight which is another concern in it's self now.

hah, Hey, Andrew here. I live in Bartlett (Memphis). I'm 17 (18 in Oct.) and a Junior in HS. I don't know what surgery I want yet. Lap-Band or RNY? The doctor says I can have the surgery in the summer, like in June, if everything with the insurance goes well. Either that or I guess Fall or Christmas break (too long away ). cheers BTW, it's my first post!!! "CELEBRATION, B******!!!" from "CS"

Hey everyone. I am a little behind on this post, but here it goes. My name is D., I'm 22 years old, and I am from New Orleans. I hope to be married in a few years (not yet engaged)! I'm currently going to LA Tech. I am a first year grad student in psychology (general counseling). I have been on this WLS journey since Nov. '04. I just got approved by my insurance co. for Lap GB. I am tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2005. I am very anxious about what's about to take place in my life. I have a wonderful support system with my family and friends. I hope that this will make a big difference in my life.

okay I think I am way late but...... Hello my name is Finda Nessy and I am 21 years old and I live in Indiana attending the University of Southern Indiana. I am getting RNY gastric bypass in August and I am sooo excited! I think that this website is freakin' awesome and I have met so many new AMAZING individuals. I hope that everyone on this website who is aspiring a dream of becoming a "loser" follows and all of your dreams turn to reality. Nice to meet you all and I hope to be in touch! Finda Nessy