Hola, I'm new!

My name is Kaitlin and I'm twenty one years old. I actually am pretty much finished with the majority of the tasks that were asked of me. I only have one appointment left and then my progress goes up for "case study". So, fingers crossed.

I started this process in 2009 after a year long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (lymph node cancer).  Luckily I can say that I'm in remission and doing wonderful :)! My oncologist strongly recommended that I take a look into WLS. Normally, she wouldn't be so quick to point me in that direction but the fact is - the more over weight you are, the higher the chance is that you'll get it back in the future. I realized quite fast that life is too short.

I also began raising my great niece in Jan, 2010. She's two years old and she's my world. I want to make sure I'm here long enough to finish all the things I want to do and provide her with a life that she deserves.

I'm 5"7 and my highest weight was 335lbs. After weighing myself today, I'm finally under 300lbs. Not by a large amount (298.9 ) but still. I've come along way. 

My surgeon introduced me to this site and let me know that there are a lot of great people on here. That I'll meet quite a few of people, learn some things and hopefully create another whole support system.

So hello all and I look forward talking to each and every one of you!

Hello and welcome Kaitlin! You have found the most supportive group in OH!

We laugh and we cry here and the beauty of it is,we do it together! I look forward to getting to know you better and being here for you on your new journey down the "losing" road!

Amalia

Great to meet you Kaitlin. Congrats on the remission and welcome to the support here at bariatric buddy group. You have so much to fight for health for. Little ones are blessings. Your first wow too, getting the 3 off the front of your weight. YeeeeHawwwwww. congrats and hugs

Hi Kaitlin,

I'm new here too - it hasn't been a week since I've found this site and already I've been welcomed so kindly.
So, i am also pre-op and right around you weight-wise.   But you, having overcome other health issues, serious health issues, you are an inspiration!

I wish you the best of luck and hope we continue this positive journey together.

Take care,

Jeannie

Kaitlin... Kudo's to you for your sheer strength in facing and overcoming all you have so far. And congrats on the fabulous weight loss you are experiencing, even pre-op. You are a strong young woman and an inspiration to all I have no doubt. Enjoy that little one, they are sooooo what life is about!

Welcome, and let us know how we can help support you!