newbie on this forum, thanks to gals in NY forum
Took a few clicks to find this off, even after being told it exsisted. First a little about me, married 42 yrs. this nov., been overweight since teenager, but not to this degree. What I wouldn't do to be the overweight "150lb" again. I'm only 5ft 2in., so every thing shows. Got married fresh out of HS, still married to the same great man. Gained weight with every pregnancy, and never lost all of it, so after 5 kids, tada........Went on many diets, lost alot of weight, the yoyo thing, kept active, espcaially with young kids, but I sampled all that I cooked and never wanting food to go to waste, usually cleaned the plates of the kids. And loved to bake, cookies, cakes, etc. Never ate alot really, just all the time. I have learned I was a grazer. OK, so now I am 60, ready to go on with rest of my life and kick up my heels. YEY, right. Now at 275, and arthritis,
I wasn't ready for this type of surgery. I knew about it, my sister in law had the surgery, twice. 1st a VGB, lost all and regained it all, had a revision to a RNY, lost it all again and regained it all again. But in recent years, I have learned it was mostly her fault for that happening, and of course the docs for not having a complete nutrition program and followups.
So here I am, more prepared, only finding a Dr. is proving a bit more difficult. So after almost 3 years, I am starting again with a different group. But at least I have learned alot from all of the nutrition sessions I have been to.
First appt. with Dr. Fitzer in Utica, NY is next month
I wasn't ready for this type of surgery. I knew about it, my sister in law had the surgery, twice. 1st a VGB, lost all and regained it all, had a revision to a RNY, lost it all again and regained it all again. But in recent years, I have learned it was mostly her fault for that happening, and of course the docs for not having a complete nutrition program and followups.
So here I am, more prepared, only finding a Dr. is proving a bit more difficult. So after almost 3 years, I am starting again with a different group. But at least I have learned alot from all of the nutrition sessions I have been to.
First appt. with Dr. Fitzer in Utica, NY is next month
true to yourself
Hi Shelia,
I haven't been on the boards as much recently, so I missed welcoming you! A hearty welcome aboard!
Hugs, Laureen
I haven't been on the boards as much recently, so I missed welcoming you! A hearty welcome aboard!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
welcome home--we all have issues becuase we have life experience. Life does not stop at 60, more like 95 these days so you are going in the right direction to take charge and get healthier. There are lots of great people here ready to be supportive and we can all practice our new lives together. Welcome.
Annette 
Welcome to OFF. You are now in store for the ride of your life but a ride that is well worth the wait. It may be wild but boy it is fun!
I am so glad that you found us. We offer lots of support, love, laughs, cries and everything in between too. There is a wealth of support and knowledge here and anything that you need to know just ask and someone will be able to guide you.
Please feel free to post often so we can get to know you and you can get to know us too. We are a close group and once you experience us you won't be able to leave~the love this OFF family shares is so addicting. And the important thing is that it is unconditional too.
I am so glad that you found us. We offer lots of support, love, laughs, cries and everything in between too. There is a wealth of support and knowledge here and anything that you need to know just ask and someone will be able to guide you.
Please feel free to post often so we can get to know you and you can get to know us too. We are a close group and once you experience us you won't be able to leave~the love this OFF family shares is so addicting. And the important thing is that it is unconditional too.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Thank you all for such kind words and welcomes. Believe me, there will be alot of questions and comments.Most Active
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