Hi all, I'm new to the board. I was so happy to see it here! Can't wait to meet you all. Brandy

Yeah! thanks for pointing out things that are true but easy to ingore. My family are all hard workers and keep busy; but we still all struggle with our weight. my mother (white mountain - apache) is diabetic. she fights hard but won't give up sweet breads and sodas. she was not raised to drink water. I am having wls to change my body. I am also careful in how I feed my family. I rarely give my children white grains or garbage food. they are young still and are learning to love veggies and fruits. Maybe us youngers can raise a generation of children who are strong and healthy. Selina

My mom always asks "who has time for computers?" Nobody! :0) My mother came from White Mountain - Apache in AZ. I am married and living in MD. My Children are wonderful. Daughter Sienna is 4yrs and Son Cedar is 2yrs. My surgery date is 14 Sep. Can you offer me direction and advise? My husband is very supportive (but worried) and my will is strong. I am having this surgery for me! But my mother would be upset that I am altering my body. So this is my secret til she asks. I won't lie to her - just wont offer information til its done. But I am good with all this. I am 5'5" 260. I worry about loose skin. can you share with me your experience? thank you Selina

I'm Cherokee. I haven't been to a Pow Wow yet but my brother and his 2 girls go several times a year. My brother is very into our Native American heritage. He speaks some Cherokee and is also teaching his 2 little girls. He loves teaching and learning from others about our heritage and I could pass on his email to you if you like. I will stress I saw that you married into the culture and my brother would respect that so you wouldn't have to worry about him flirting ect. ~Donna~

Hi! I am new to this particular messageboard but not to obesityhelp.com. My name is Nora and I had a RNY June 14th 2005. I have lost a total of 46lbs pre and post op. I am doing great and do not regret the operation! I am 1/4 Northern Cherokee Indian! Nice to meet you all!