Introduction

Hello! This is my first post here. I'm still learning how to use the site, but wanted to say hello to all the NC Members.  I'm 34, single, mother of 1 daughter who's 10.5 years old. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday July 26th.  I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

Welcome!  You will find lots of great support, encouragement, information and friendships here.  :)

Hello and WELCOME! This is a fabulous support system. I too an new to all of this, My surgery is not scheduled yet, but I'm working on it!!! Welcome again!!

Eileen -

Welcome to the NC OH forum!

Barb

Hello Eileen, and welcome to our little corner of the OH world. Nice to see you. Mary Ann

  Hi and welcome to the NC board!  There's lots of great people here to help you through your journey so don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions! Hugs, Donna

Welcome ladies- always excited about meeting new people! Tell us a lil about yourselves and which surgery are you aiming for? You will get great support and insight on this site! We are glad to have you join us! Sheila

Thanks for such a great welcome,,,,,, Well, let's see. I have been married for fifteen years. I have 2 wonderful children my son is 13 and my daughter is 9. They are the BEST children ever, well, most of the time anyway! HA! I am from Newton NC.. I have not fully decided which surgery I am going to have. Leaning more towards lap band I THINK> I'm worried about all the extra skin with bypas, I can't EVEN afford plastic surgery after the fact...So I think with the band I'll loose more slowly and be able to tone as I go??? Another thing I worry about is infection, I am VERY prone to infection, have had staph AND MRSA. NOT FUN!!!!! So I'm waiting to talk to doc about what he thinks, any suggestions???? I love this board, all of you guys are GREAT! Nice to meet all of you and look forward to all of our talks!!

Holley -

I want to welcome you to NC forum. I think you will find that everyone is helpful and supportive. Please ask plenty of questions ... we all learn from them and there is no such thing as a "stupid question."

Barb

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

I'm having the RNY type surgery.

My highest weight was 306, I'm currently at 290. I'm also in the middle of my 2 week pre-op slimfast only period that my surgeon requries. It's hard to believe that I've not had any solid food in over a week! I'm very proud though!

I'll get a signature file added in soon.