Hi Everyone!!! So glad this board is here!!

Hello board. I am so glad that this message board has been started!!! I am Soule (pronounced Su-lay, actually my middle name), pre-op, 25 and around 380+/-..... Anywhoo, I wanted to introduce myself to everyone and hope I get the opportunity to meet some nice folks here.....

Hi Soule! BEAUTIFUL name! Love it! Welcome, I'm so glad to have found this board as well. It sometimes gets frustrating when you see reply after reply from 'light weights' - not that it's their fault at all - they understand as well... but I feel more at home with people going through closer to what I have been! Katie RNY 9/21/04 380 (pre-op) / 265 (current) / 175 (goal)

Hey Katie Thanks! Its wonderful to meet you! Congrats on the beautiful progress you are making... I so agree about "the lightweights"... fortunately we now have a home to call our own... What encouragement you and others on this board already are!!!!!

greetings soule nice to meet you! i'm glad to find this board too. i'm 6 months post op and doing well. down 150 lbs, with another 150 to go. it's challenging, but it's working! best of luck to you. deb

Hi Deb, Nice to meet you as well!!! Wow you are doing absolutely great on your journey! I'm "hoping" to you lose around 240+/- myself. I'm sure your next 150 will go just fine..... Way to go!!!

Hi there!! My name is Danielle - I'm 29, 5'6" and 372lbs and surgery on the 9th! Woo! I'm very glad this board is here! Hello to everyone!

Hi Soule, My name is Georgeann and I'm happy to meet you.

Hi Georgeann!!! Yes, I know of you from the other board... I've been one of your secret followers/supporters for a while now... And I'm so glad to see your great progress since Jan.. I'm glad I've had the chance to personally say hi to you now........

You made me smile today and I appreciate you for being my silent/secret. I'm glad we have a place were we feel comfortable enough to come out and meet each other. I look forward to future conversations with you Soule. Have a blessed day! Georgeann

Howdy, sweet thang! I had a BMI of 75 the day I had my DS--and life just keeps getting better and better. Hope to see you soon on the losing side!