Hello Everyone!

scrapdiva
on 9/20/05 4:55 am - Lebanon, OH

I just found this message board, although I have been reading others on the site for a couple of months! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts this afternoon, what a fabulous group of "losers"! I have found such inspiration in each of your posts, so I wish to thank you! I am 7 weeks post-op today and have lost exactly 50 lbs. I am desperately trying not to compare my progress to others as I get depressed, I am constatntly reminding myself that no diet I have been on could deliver the same results! I am a 37 year old, married, mom of two....looking forward to making new friends on this board! Michelle 425/375/?

debdoc
on 9/20/05 5:44 am - fort wayne, IN

RNY on 01/25/05

hi michelle, and welcome to the board! the people here are very nice...i stop by whenever i can. i'm nearly 8 months out of an open rny...things are going really well for me. i actually flew without needing the seat belt extender for the first time last week! (this was a major occurrence for me!!) i started at 463, with a bmi of 66.4. i didn't track how much i lost at what stage, so i have no clue how many lbs. i'd lost at 7 weeks, but 50 lbs. sounds pretty OUTSTANDING to me! congratulations on your progress! best to you. deb -176

scrapdiva
on 9/20/05 6:22 am - Lebanon, OH

RNY on 08/02/05

Hello Deb! Thank you for the warm welcome, I really appreciate that! Wow! Congrats on your extension free flight! That is awesome! I am so inspired by the amount of weight that you have dropped in just 8 months! You are doing an amazing job! I hope to have such results! I wish you continued success! Michelle

anitataylor
on 9/20/05 6:20 am - Ozark, MO

RNY on 11/09/05

HI Michelle, Wlecome to this board there is a great group of people here and very supportive and funny

Congratulations on your weight loss so far you are doing great

Keep us updated on your progress and come back and post often. Take care

Anita

I.M.Hungry
on 9/20/05 6:28 am

RNY on 10/24/05

WELCOME MICHELLE!!!!, Congratulations on your WLS success. I am pre-op but have a date now of october 24th. I am so scared. but then I read posts like yours and figure I will be ok. Please come back often. I am always glad to see a new face (OOPS! I didnt mean as opposed to the old faces) take care willby

Tanja K.
on 9/20/05 7:08 am - Grand Forks, ND

RNY on 05/31/05

Hi Michelle, Nice to meet you. I also think that 50 pounds in 7 weeks is outstanding! Great job!!

. I compared myself to others at first also, but not anymore. I think it's natural to do that in the beginning. I was told by my surgeon that he would most definitely tell me if he didn't think I was on track, and he thinks I am doing well, so that's all that matters. And like you mentioned... no other diet could deliver the same results - so true. I'm sure you will like it here - a lot of great and supportive people, and sometimes we get a little silly, too... that's part of the appeal. Take Care, Tanja

CANDICANES510
on 9/20/05 8:57 am - LOGANVILLE, GA

DS on 12/27/05

WELCOME HOPE YOU HAVE FUN GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE A LITTLE

BUT MY FAMILY LOVE CANDY

cr8tivechick
on 9/20/05 9:07 am - King Of Prussia, PA

RNY on 10/31/05

Hi Michelle, Welcome to the board here. You will find that this is a wonderful board. And the people here is what makes it wonderful! Looking forward to talking you more! Monica F.