New to this..

HI everyone :wave: , I have just posted my profile with a couple of pictures. I am new to the website and everything. I am just starting to meet with doctors in hope of surgery in the not so distant future. I would love to hear from some of you that have gone through the journey I am about to take. I would also love to meet knew contacts that i can keep in touch with. I think the website is wonderful so far and and greatful for being derected to it. My BMI is wwell over 50 and I can't wait to see it go down. :angst: Thanks all.

HI Amy, Welcome to the board. I started out with a bmi of 62. I've lost 209 pounds. This surgery is amazing. I am so happy and would do it again in a heart beat. Best wishes on your journey. Take care, Diana 379/170/?

Welcome!! this is a great site and I enjoyed reading your profile. I am only 10 months out so still kind of a newbi myself i guess. My advice to anyone starting out is to please take your measurements. You may not want to now ( I didn't) but you will be glad when you start going down in size. I never feel smaller even when the scales say I am but for some reason I trust my tape measure. 100 inches gone forever!!!!! Also your pics on your profile are so pretty. good luck on your journey and welcome again, jennifer 361 / 212 / 175ish

Welcome Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

welcome amy! it's nice to meet you. i had surgery 19 months ago. my starting bmi was 66.4. i've lost 268 lbs and my bmi is now 27.9! it's been a wonderful and exciting journey. best of luck to you! deb

Thank you so much for replying. I looked at your profile and I think it is just wonderful to meet people and see what they have gone through. You have come so far and look great. Everyone has been so wonderful, just helps make us newbies realize we are not alone on this journey. Thank you. Amy

Hi Amy, In May I had a BMI of 67, but now it's down to 61! Welcome! Julie

Good luck to you Amy! I kind of went loony for a short time after my surgery but I am so happy now and have lost 73lbs. in 4 mths. Read my profile and see the crazy side of surgery...literally!!!! All the best, Jennifer

Hi Amy, My BMI is around 65 or so....I'd have to look at my profile to be certain. My surgery is slated for 9/18/06. I can't wait! RNY here I come! It has been ages since I have tied my shoes, crossed my legs, sat in a normal chair, been able to walk upright without a cane and finally cooked dinner without sitting down. Keep fighting. Check up on everything. My surgeon's office asked me to keep the calls to a minimum but had I followed that advice, I'd still be waiting. Hopefully you will be one of the quick turn around ones. Meghan