New to the site

Hello everyone!   My name is Krista.  I am 9 weeks post op today and new to the site.  Trying to figur out how to find people in my area of Illinois to chat with about things.  I had my surgery in Champaign-bypass, by Dr. Oliphant.  Just starting "real food".  I have lost 67lbs. so far.  Look forward to meeting some new people.

Hi Krista and everyone else.  My name is Kisha and I also new to this site.  I haven't had my surgery yet, just a few more loose ends to tie up before I can get scheduled.  I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.  I am also a member of another site ucc.remedymd.com. RNY: TBD 325/155

Hi Kisha...  Welcome to the IL board.  Glad you found us.  Pop on in to our daily roll call.  The invite I posted to Krista also is for you too.  Don't be a stranger.  If you have any questions ask away.  I'm sure someone will be able to help. Christina

Thank you Christina P.  I look forward to learned and grown from this site.  I live in Chicago so Rockford a quite-a-ways from me.  Thanks for the invitation. Krista......CONGRATS on your weight loss...may you continue to lose, lose, lose!

Thanks, I wish you luck and godspeed on your recovery.!  Where are you having it done?

Hi Krista - Congrats on  your surgery, sounds like your doing very well.  67lbs is nothing to sneeze about.  That is fantastic  I'm glad you found OH and the IL board.  We have a very strong support system here on the board and welcome you to join us for our daily roll call.  We are all on this journey together, some are at different stages but that's ok.  It's all about the support and being able to lean on one another when life throws a monkey wrench your way.  I'm not originally from IL so I still have a hard time trying to figure out how far or close different cities are.  We are planning a "meet & greet" in Rockford sometime this month.  The date has not been set but I'm sure it will be set very soon.  Maybe if it's not too far you can join and meet some people. Good Luck and Welcome! Christina

Hi Krista and Kisha......Welcome to the Illinois board     You will find a LOT of support here! So I'm glad you came!   Krista......Loosing so much weight already?   Way to go!    You are doing GREAT!     Love the new ticker tape Christina!   So festive!           Pam

Can you tell me how to get my ticker to post correctly?

Hello and Welcome The key is to copy the actual ticker you created and then past it in your signature area not the html code. Here is a tutorial to show you how: http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/howtoaddaticker.html You will want to check out the "HELP" section in the upper right hand corner of the web page. It has all kinds of cool stuff you can do here and in your profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/tutorials.html If you need any further help, just let us know at [email protected] Take care, Kathy

Thanks for  the welcome Christina!  Unfortunately I am about 3 to 4 hours away.  I live 40 miles south of Champaign, down south LOL!  What is daily roll call?