New to site...so excited
There is light at the end of this tunnel and the clouds have a silver lining. I'm so glad I have found somewhere I can post my frustrations, progress and vent. I am also happy there is a place where I feel like I am not the only one who has struggled with the battle of obesity.
Thank you for this opportunity. I look forward to getting to know people and hearing stories as well as sharing my own.
Peace!
Your going to love it here.
don't be shy and if you have questions ask away someone here will have the answers or know where to get them.
But Rule #1 Always follow Doctors orders.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
I'm sure you will hear soon, there is a great group of women up in your neck of the woods, in fact their meeting tomm. night, you should check them out.
Again, welcome and ask any questions you have, I'm sure someone will have an answer for you....or we'll make one up (just kidding)
Edie
You don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
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Welcome to the boards. I am one of the girls Edie is talking about from your neck of the woods. I live in Midland. Pam T. runs a Bay City support group and she is a great resource of knowledge and leader! You should come to one of the support meetings....2nd Tuesday of every month.
OH is a great place to learn a lot of things about WLS!!
Nan
Nan
HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010
I'm not that far from ya!! (Well, about 1 1/2 hours LOL)
I just wanted to welcome you to the MI board!! Everyone here is so kind and always willing to jump in and lend a helping hand when you need it!! (Be careful, OH is very addicting!!)
God Bless,
Highest weight: 309 pounds ~ October, 2009
PATS ~ Monday, February 22, 2010
RNY ~ Wednesday, March 3, 2010 ~ weight morning of surgery: 279 pounds
7 Months out to the date ~ Total loss of 100 pounds!! October 3, 2010: 179 pounds
February 1, 2011 ~ weigh 146 pounds
The Michigan Board is the best out of the whole site. But, I'm a little prejudiced! The other boards are helpful, but I find the Michigan board the most welcoming, warm, supportive, and informative.
We will be there for your journey!!!
Deb
Starting/Pre-op/Current/Goal
5'5.5" 6.6 cc in a 10 cc band
You'll find yourself becoming addicted to this site. When I first came to OH I visited the RNY board and it has so many people I didn't feel the personal presence. Then I happened upon the Michigan board and found I could really relate with these girls. I've gone to the meeting that Pam T runs and really enjoyed it. You should look into it Erinn. I think Pam lives in Saginaw too. Since I'm 'old' I also frequent the Over Fifty Forum. We have many of the same 'health' problems there and I can relate with them too. They're the two best forums here, in my opinion.
Glad you both found the site, and keep coming and asking questions. Lots of good advise can be learned here. Check out Eggface.com for good recipes too, and look at Pam T's blog. She's a wealth of knowledge.
Jani
I so proud of you.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
I read and read and read for many months before deciding what to do and I couldn't be happier. I know that I was well prepared for surgery and life afterwards. Plus I've made several good friends from the board that I know I'll be friends with for life. I am nearly 7 months out and I am probably close to 100 pounds down (I haven't been home in a few weeks to weigh myself) so far. There are so many inspirational stories to be found here... something will surely click for you.
Congrats on deciding to start your journey. Good luck to you
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