New to Germany

Hi All: I am a military wife recently moved to Wiesbaden. RNY on 6/03. I emailed a couple of different people from this board, but havent gotten a reply. I would love to chat with someone that is in Germany. Thanks Cheri

Hi Cheri, I am SO sorry that I didn't respond to your message. I don't know why I didn't get an email telling me that I had a message waiting but I had not checked this board in over a month. My sincerest apologies! I sent you a message back, though, but I don't know if you received it. Hope all is going well! Melissa

Hi Cheri, I too am pretty new to Germany. We moved here (Baumholder) in August. I can't say that I like it here at all and I have varying bouts of homesickness depending on the day you ask me. I am also a military wife and am looking for some support about WLS. I actually have my appointment tomorrow at the clinic to see if I am able to get this surgery done. I have a BMI of 43 and a few minor health problems so I am hoping this will be enough to qualify me. I was approved to have a consult before I moved to Germany but the surgeon said that I didn't have enough time to get the surgery done before I left. My hopes are high and I hope everything goes alright tomorrow. Wish me luck! Jennifer

There is a support group in the KMC. The next meeting is this sat the 20th. Contact Kari Sharpe at Army Community Services at Pulaski. It is on Vogelweh.

Hi Cheri, I have lived in Germany for about 7yrs and love it. I have my surgery scheduled for February 13th, 2007. I'm nervous but I'm sure everything will be fine. I love the doctor I"m going to and the hospital is great. I have been in the hospital before in Landstuhl and they are wonderful. You had your surgery when?? How are things going with you? Marie

HI: Great to hear from you. I am sure that you are very excited and scared all at once. I sure do remember. You will do great! I had RNY of 6/03. I have had no complications at all except some minor problems with Anemia. My surgery was Lap I have had a gain over the past year and am working hard to get it back off. If I can give you any advice it would be to follow the rules to the T. And get in the habit of exercising. This surgery is only on your stomach, not your brain. And trust me when I tell you that a food addiction is one tough battle. You must complete change your way of life and of thinking. Believe me, It is sooo worth it! But, even this far out, I still have to battle the demons every single day! Every surgeon has different post op plans and rules, but the pouch rules on this site are by far the best. I am so excited for you and would love to hear back from you. Congrats!

Hi Cheri! I'm new to Wiesbaden too. It's a different world here but I am making the best of it. My husband is stationed in Dexheim but we live in the Hainerberg area. I would love chat- I have a jillion questions about the procedure. I am trying to get it done while I am here. Take care, Stacie