Introducing myself

Hi all, I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Michelle, live in upstate NY, had Open RNY on 8/3/04 and have lost 144 pounds. My goal was 150 and I am at goal as of yesterday. I've been posting the last year on AOL's message boards for WLS but I have found little support in the past few months because all the people that are far out from their surgery end up leaving, and I have found little support among the "newbies" and pre-ops. I need support now more than ever since I am eating alot at times and really need to take control back. So howdy! Michelle 8/3/04 294/150/150

Hi Michelle, And welcome... I think you will find this a very friendly place to be.. We made a pact this morning to get on track today, and back on the protein train, so you came in at the right time...... Nice to meet you, Val

Hi Val, Thanks! I also feel more comfortable in here... it's hard to tell someone one month out how I am struggling with eating and expect them to understand. Thanks for the welcome! Michelle 294/150/150

I know I struggle a lot too.... One day I can eat a cow, and the next I don't want to eat at all..... Am trying my hardest to get back to basics, and is a challange... Am also trying my hardest to detox from sugar, I wish I never tested it.... How dumb was that... I also got back to drinking diet cokes again, dumber.... but will fight the demons, and get back on track.... I know I can do this with the help of all my buds in this room, and you can too....

Hey Michelle.. great job on the weight loss journey.... nice to meet u glad to have u aboard!!! deb

Welcome Michelle, Lets get to know each other and have fun maintaining our weight together, We all need support at one time or another, Bruce

Thanks all **HUGS**. And I will someday post a pic of my hot new self (tongue firmly planted in cheek). More like replace "hot" with "saggy". Michelle 8/3/04 294/150/150