Reintroducing myself
Hi everyone!
I am a former OH member, known then as rbankslee. I had RNY on November 2, 2009 and was involved with this site until about a year ago. I want to get involved again because I really think this is a good way to stay on track! Also, I want to get involved again for motivation...I am in school to be an RN and want to work in a bariatric setting. I love reading everyone's stories and they keep me motivated to be a good nurse!
My background....
When I had surgery, I was 380 pounds and miserable. I had my surgery with Dr. Boyce at New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville, TN. My lowest weight of 147 was on July 26, 2011. I have remained around 160 since then.
This journey has been crazy! My surgery has changed my entire life. I came out of the shell where I'd been hiding. I gained the courage to leave my bad marriage. I gained the courage to go back to school. I have remarried the greatest man who has been so supportive of my surgery and everything that surrounds it.
Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself again. I'd love to talk to anyone who may be in my area (Wilmington, NC) or who went to my surgeon in Knoxville, TN. Like I said before, I love reading everyone's stories on here and sharing low carb recipes!!