Bariatric Buddy
New member intro... (she posted under the welcome message..Please read and welcome...
GMbackus (Gail) is new to our group, and has posted the following intro under the welcome area. (I copied and pasted here what she wrote:
Hello- my name is Gail and this is my first post. I'm not sure how to do all of this - or find the time to keep up - but I figured I'd start here. Kathy sent me a note welcoming me - and I'd love to have some buddies out there to help me succeed.
"First - I had the RNY on 10/14/09 - I started all this in June when they found some issues with my health - it freaked me out a lot! Things moved quite fast and I was approved for the sugery in Sept and had it less than 30 days later. In August my highest weight (this year - I'm not going to lie - I was higher a few years ago) - I was 286 - as of this morning I'm around 222! Not bad.
I'm having a tough time getting in my water and protien still. I really crave a LOT of the foods I used to eat. However, I'm finding alternatives to choose or cooking things differently. I have a long way to go - but know this is the best thing I've ever done for ME!
I'm going to be 40 in a few months and really want to live my life. I have one son so far and he's about 5.5 and a great supportive husband. We really want another child and I know its possilbe - and now also looking into adoption on top of everything else. Ha -
I live in the metro Detroit area - that's SE Michigan. Not sure if there are others out there in this group.
Gail"
Hello- my name is Gail and this is my first post. I'm not sure how to do all of this - or find the time to keep up - but I figured I'd start here. Kathy sent me a note welcoming me - and I'd love to have some buddies out there to help me succeed.
"First - I had the RNY on 10/14/09 - I started all this in June when they found some issues with my health - it freaked me out a lot! Things moved quite fast and I was approved for the sugery in Sept and had it less than 30 days later. In August my highest weight (this year - I'm not going to lie - I was higher a few years ago) - I was 286 - as of this morning I'm around 222! Not bad.
I'm having a tough time getting in my water and protien still. I really crave a LOT of the foods I used to eat. However, I'm finding alternatives to choose or cooking things differently. I have a long way to go - but know this is the best thing I've ever done for ME!
I'm going to be 40 in a few months and really want to live my life. I have one son so far and he's about 5.5 and a great supportive husband. We really want another child and I know its possilbe - and now also looking into adoption on top of everything else. Ha -
I live in the metro Detroit area - that's SE Michigan. Not sure if there are others out there in this group.
Gail"
Patrece
JUST DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader & Coach
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Lost 114 lbs. working on getting rid of a recent 10 lb regain...and WILL succeed!
Welcome, welcome Gail.
Good to see you posting. The more you post, ask, comment, the more you will get from the buddy process. I get sooooo much more than I give by interacting with others here on OH.
I am in MN, north of Duluth, about 60 miles north of Lake Superior. Dealing with the snow and cold. Not nearly as much to whine about since I am getting used to the season again. I let my yorkie, Gretta out to check the snow depth, based on her legs. About 6 inches so far this winter. Other areas have it much worse.
Looking forward to the upcoming new year.
Hugs, Kathy
Good to see you posting. The more you post, ask, comment, the more you will get from the buddy process. I get sooooo much more than I give by interacting with others here on OH.
I am in MN, north of Duluth, about 60 miles north of Lake Superior. Dealing with the snow and cold. Not nearly as much to whine about since I am getting used to the season again. I let my yorkie, Gretta out to check the snow depth, based on her legs. About 6 inches so far this winter. Other areas have it much worse.
Looking forward to the upcoming new year.
Hugs, Kathy
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Welcome Gail. Sounds like you are doing great so far. I am waiting for my RNY on 2/5. I try to get on at least every couple of days and catch up with everyone. I've always been a lurker on weight loss sites and never really participated, but this group is so friendly and welcoming that you have to become part of it. I never seem to make it to the chat on Mondays, but I still get a lot from the boards here. Looking forward to getting to know you.
Rhonda
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Patrece S.
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Kathy B.
Co- Leader