Hi I'm new here

Hi my name is Jodie I 'm from Lansing and I just had my surgery May 1st 2007. I just found this site tonight and look forward to meeting people here to help me down this new path that I have started.....

Hi Jodie!!!!! welcome...i think you will find alot of support here--i know i did! and still do! How are you doing with your recovery? What type of procedure did you have? Did you go to Sparrow or Ingham? let us know how we might help you! hug rae

I am doing well, thank you.... I think I over did it yesterday so I was very tired and a little sore last night...I had it done in Owosso I started out having an RNY (Lap) but Dr. Tomita had to open me I had lots of scar tissuse so opening me was the best option for me at the time..... I've been out walking 3 miles a day somedays it's hard to get everything down but I'm doing the best that I can....I just can't believe that I have to force myself to eat. This week I start Pureed diet trust me I need a change of food....lol

Hi Jodie, Congrats on starting your new life.. You are in for a amazing ride. It will get easier each month, and in a year you will just look back and say ahhhhhhhhhhh it was all worth it. Wishing you all the best. I believe this is the best thing i have ever done for myself. I have lost 107 pounds 20 pounds from goal and I feel so good. Take care You came to the right place to get support. Again good luck to you & congrats. DeAnn

Hi Jodi Gongrads on your sergury. You will get alot of support from this site. I had my sergury April third and things are great. Your life is about to change . I am so happy for you. Tonya

Thanks.....I am looking forward to all the support I can get ...so you had your surgery about a month before me how are you feeling and what is your weight loss so far...

Hey Jodie Welcome to the board and congrats on the surgery. This site is very helpful I'm sure you will enjoy it. Denny

Thanks Denny I'm on my new path of life and love to get any help on different foods what's good and what's not....Yes I know I will enjoy it

Hi Jodie!!! Welcome and congrats on the start of your new life!!!!! Hope to see you post here more....We are here to help!!!! Hugs Judy

Welcome to the board Jodie... I personally don't post much, but I get so much information from reading the board. I am on here every day and I go through withdrawl when I can't read the boards... LOL... Congrats on your surgery. You will be amazed at how fast your life will change (all for the better too). I am almost 6 months post op and I have dropped 110 pounds and stopped taking 4 medications. I am so much healthier and feel so much better about myself. It is definitely a life changing experience. Hope to see you posting often. Shawn M.