I am glad I found you.

Hi everyone. I have really been a lurker over here and have posted a few. I think this board is so supportive and much more welcoming than the main board. (Sometimes I feel like the fat chick no one wants to get to know) but not on this board. The main board definately seems "clickie" Although I do love to read it. I will be reading this board daily and hopefully posting more. I have lost 26 pounds as of this morning and am 7 weeks and 1 day out. I added protein drinks and protein pudding to my meals and think maybe that is what is helping. I hope everyone has a great day! ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Well Hello, And Welcome! I'm glad you found us to,and Congradulations on your being a BIG Looser! I to found that when I was faithful and vigilant about getting in my water, vitamins and proteins, thats when I saw the more substantial losses in my weight. My Mom is 76 years old, she didn't have the surgery but has been supporting my efforts, and struggleing to loose 20 Lbs herself. After reading my post op diet restrictions she tried adding more protein to her diet, and found that she lost weight after the first week of her protein enritched diet without cutting back on anything else. She attributes the loss to making a concious effort to consume high protein foods instead of low nutritional value foods. Hugggs, April

I'm glad you found us too, Chris! You are doing tremendously well!!! *~*Jaci*~*

We are glad you are here! Leeanne

Hi Chris, This is a great board. I read this one daily plus the Texas Board (I Live in TX) I have found these smaller boards to be more welcoming, supportive and friendlier than the main board, not to say anything negative about the main board. Welcome and I look forward to getting to konw you. OH YEAH CONGRATS ON THE 26 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Jen

Welcome!!! I am glad that you found us! I felt the same way on the main board. I felt like I would get flamed for asking a question that I needed help on. Congrats on your weight loss! Jenn

Hi Chris, Welcome. I had my surgery on 1/31/06. We are almost surgery twins. I have lost 26 pounds as well. It is nice to have another person on the board who had their surgery so close to mine. Congratulations on your weight loss. Dana

Thank you everyone. You have all been so warm and welcoming. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris