New Member from Upstate NY

Hi Everyone,
I am new to the OH even though I signed up in May.  I will be having surgery in 18 days and I am looking for support and a place to share.  I hope this is the place.  I look forward to chatting with you all.

hey seaqueen, what is your name. my name is vick.  real glad to have you join us.  we will have a chat session tonight at 4 pacific, 5 mountain, 6 central and 7 eastern in the bariatric buddy chat room. several of our regulars are out of town, but there should still be enough to get to know some people.  think u will like it here.  i didn't get on the computer until late today, sorry i didn't answer upi sooner. let me know it i can ever be of help. feel freee to pm me anytime. vick

Hi.

My name is Dana. I am also from upstate NY.....waaaay upstate. I am in t he Plattsburgh area. I had RNY in January 2009. I am very pleased so far. I have lost wuite a bit, and though it has slowed down considerably, I am certain I am not done. I had my surgery in Saranac Lake, NY. I had my 9 month post-op appointment today. They were very pleased with my progress. i have hit a plateau, but they are certain it is my body adjusting and simply suggested that I up my exercise program. I too just joined this group today. i am looking for more support. Perhaps as fello New Yorkers we can support one another.

Wishing you the best. Hope to see you at the chat tongiht.

Dana

Hi Dana, so nice to meet you.  Sounds like things are going well with your weight loss.  Welcome to the buddies group.  We are here for each other.  I have my 6 week appointment today.  Things are going well as far as I am concerned.  I go back to work next week.  Had enough time away, I miss the gang there.  I go up to visit every week or so, just to keep up a little.

I have been MIA for 11 days, back and into the flow of things.  Take care of yourself.  Hugs, Kathy

Hi everyone,  welcome to out group.  You really learn alot in our chat sessions.   Come join us and have your questions ready.  Someone will be glad to answer them.
 If i can be of help please let me know.

Welcome to both of you! I have been out of town at a retreat, so pardon my late reply.
I really look forward to getting to know both of you!
Let us know how we can help support and encourage you both. There are great people here!
Welcome!

Thanks for the warm welcome. Sorry I missed chat.   I have been working late in order to get work under control before I go out for surgery.
So let me tell you a bit more about myself.  I am scheduled for RNY on 10/22 at Albany Medical Center in Albany NY.  I am a nurse and my name is Sue.  I have significant other named Robyn and we have 2 dogs and 2 cats.  I am excited but very nervous about surgery.

Dana...I went to school at SUNY Plattsburgh....loved it!!

Hi Sue,

So nice to have first names to work with.  I am Kathy, had my lap  RNY 9/2, a short 5 weeks ago.  I am losing weight and so glad that I went through with the surgery.  Pass along greetings to Robyn as well.

I am also a nurse, working midnight shift in a small hospital on the ob/peds unit.  I was married on 02/29/08 and my husband Dennis and I have 2 dogs, there are photos of them on my page.  Being excited and nervous is normal.  We are here to offer our support and friendship.  We will get through this and lose weight together.

Hugs, Kathy