Happy new year everyone.My name is Steven.I had wls on Dec 1 2003 my weight on that day was 565 lbs.I now weigh 340 lbs and I feel great.I am MicMac indian.I hope you all have a great night.......steve c

Interested to know what everyone is thinking in terms of weight loss programs or powwows.....etc. Me I'm looking forward to being on this new journey of weight loss. I'm planning on going to more powwows this year because I didn't get to make too many last year because of not being able to get around to well because of knees and back hurting so much. I am planning on going to Oglala Nation this year for sure.....prob Iowa City. Bout the only plans I can think of right now.......expect our regulars.... Wisconsin and Chicago ones.

I agree........I also know on the other boards if they post something not having to do with WL they put OT for off topic and nothing is said about that. I say we run with it until we know different!

Diane, that is fantastic about your diabetes being cured!!! I'm no doctor but just reading the messages posted on all the various boards and the main board, I would venture to say almost 100% are cured from it..now finally the media is reporting that this surgery should be the first line of defense, not the last. They are figuring out that short term diets do more harm than good, that people lose the weight but gain it back plus some so they are worse off than before. People who have had the surgery keep it off. This is my first time on the board--my maternal grandfather was half Comanche, my paternal grandfather half Sabine. Unfortunately, I cannot "legally" prove it, but I know what I am in my heart and that is all that matters. I do know that I can really tell a difference in my daily well being when I don't eat so many carbs now, almost like a lightness in my body. The days when I do eat more carbs than I should, I feel almost drugged. I was fortunate in the fact that I was diabetic before surgery but it was just a matter of time, I like to say I was a "healthy fat person" but we all know there is no such animal! Blessing to all for a most prosperous and healthy New Year! Monica

I am new to the group howewver since this is a message board for Native Americans, and also for discussing or experiences with Obesity, Pre Op and Post Op surgeries, and other factors, it would seem to me that we post personal issues and WLS issues. Culture and issues that surround our everyday lives, and the environment that we live in has a great impact on who and what we are. There are more Native Americans now in the United States that are facing problems with Obesity, and Diabetes, due to the way that our cultures and lives have changed, and so have the diets of many of us. Native Americans have more problems absorbing the Carbohydrates that are added to the foods that are available to us, I am glad that this site has given us a section for our discussions. I am looking forward in hearing from you all