Old-Timers, Newbies, Lurkers-I will if YOU will...

SHELLY-all I can think of to say is WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW.....we'll be honored to help you celebrate your birthday with you-but you SURE don't look 49!!!

so it's my turn...I am 6 1/2 years out...start weight 250 ish...current weight 153...like gina i have not ever reached "weight goal" but did reach a goal i didn't think would happen...my post WLS baby will be 5 next monday....i never would have had her without surgery...and I never would have been able to do it without OH Texas and preg board...(but mostly texas prayer warriors ) ...and I truly believe it...
I am recently divorced...having WAY less to do with the WLS surgery than anyone would assume but it is NOT the reason....i am in huge stress this week (dad about to pass...sorry downer there)  ...and will try to write more this week...but if I dont...please look for me at the conference...Ithere is nothing that has made me regret my surgery...PLEASE take VITS!!! ...July-Julie with a Y
PS....SOOO trying to remember how to add b and a pics and am way to tired to do it tonight....go to profile if you would like...pics have been updated there....

JULY-have missed you so muchsee you on FB, but it's not the same. Big time prayers during this time with your dad. I still think of your mom everytime my treadmill throws me off!

 Count me in too. It took me three days before I came back here and found this.  I vow to visit WAY more often!!  

P.S.  Just posted some info about a cruise Nov 2011

I'll play.  I won't post pictures, though, because I don't remember how.  You can see before and afters on my page.

I'm Melanie.  I'm just over 1 year out from lap RNY.  I have not had any complications from the RNY; however, I did have major surgery in February for a gall stone.  I started out at 269 and am now sitting at 131.5 the last time I was weighed at the doctor's office.  I have been carrying around my scale in my trunk, so I don't really know how much I weigh right now.  I continue to lose inches (I'm hoping that's skin tightening!).  I started at a 24/26W, 3X.  I'm now in an 8 on average and a M/L depending on cut and style.  I'm happy where I am, and would be happy if I didn't lose any more weight. I would like to lose some of the excess skin, though.

I mostly lurk, but I do occasionally post.  I roomed with Dee, Sara, and Vicki at the last OH in Dallas.  I will be rooming with Dee and Sara at the next one in Houston.  I got to meet Gina and Meggie, and others whose names I don't remember. I'm looking forward to meeting other people at the next conference!

Hey! I remember you!! glad to see you!! You're not alone wishing you could get rid of the excess skin!! My Docs wont let me consider ps till I have stayed out of the hospital for 1 yr!! Yeah right like that is gonna happen!!! Hee hee!

Meggie

Hi, I'm Lisa R. and I'm a newbie. I have my VSG one week from today! I'm excited and terrified all at the same time but then, most of you can relate, I'm sure. Am glad to have found a slice of Texas in the Forums and look forward to "losing" with all of you. All of your pics are inspiring and if someone would kindly tell me how to post pics I will do so as I lose some of this bulk.

What a lovely thread to have going! Thanks!

Lisa

You're not alone I ahve bben on here 3 yrs and stillncan't post pics! I am the local technotard!!!

Meggie

Lisa, I upload pics to my profile then copy/paste to the text I'm typing.  Welcome to the TMB, we look forward to following your journey.

Thanks for the tips on posting pics! When I have a photo that shows some differences after surgery I'll try my hand at posting them!

Lisa