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Hi Everyone,

My name is Judy and I'm 47.  I actually live in PA right on the MD/PA border and work in Baltimore (Pikesville).  I have my surgical consultation with Dr. Sweitzer at Johns Hopkins Bayview on Monday, so I've started actively pursuing weight loss surgery after considering it for years.  I am hoping to get the lap band.

I am presently at least 200 pounds overweight- ugh.  I have been fat since I was a toddler, save for twice when I was successful at losing weight.  I once lost 120 pounds on Weigh****chers when I was in my mid-20's, but gained it all back plus more.  I am a binge eater and have tried almost everything to beat these demons, including antidepressants and therapy.  At one point, I also suffered from bulimia. 

So anyway, that's me in a nutshell.  I'd love to meet some people in the area and get some support.  If you're so inclined.....

welcome judith! I live in pikesville, work in baltimore city...i had wls a little over a year ago, lost 118 pounds, just had plastics done on the 19th of april in monterrey mexico, just came back home on the 30th of april...looking forward to getting to know you.

 Hi Judy,
Sorry it took so long to check in on this group!  I probably live near you.  Just had my surgery at Bayview 5 weeks ago.  Dr. Sweitzer by all accounts is a great doc.  I didn't have him, but, I know a couple of folks who did, and they were very pleased.  You will love Bayview.  I was really surprised how good they were.  I'm a nurse at the main hospital (Hopkins) so, of course, I was anxious to see how they rate.  They were terrific.  Are you planning to go to any of the support meetings down there?  I showed up last week.  Have made a promise to myself that I would keep up with going to them.  Met a couple of nice people there and ended up talking well past the meeting time.  Hope to hear from you!  There's another fella in New Freedom that is here as well.  Haven't met him in person but have chatted a bit and he's a good guy.
Sue

Hi, Judy! I'm Jeri and the Moderator of this group. I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you - I've been on a about a one-month hiatus from the computer due to some internet issues and just plain getting too busy.

I'm glad you've joined us and hope to get to know you better. Glad to hear that you've started the process of getting the weight loss surgery information.

A little bit about myself:

I had LapBand surgery on March 12th and it was the best thing that I've ever done. I had grown up to 320 lbs. prior to preparation for surgery. I have lost a little over 50 lbs. so far and I haven't felt this good in ages.

Please come visit us often and keep us posted on your progress. This is a great place to be!

Blessings and peace,
Jeri