shebaker1

I would be interested in joining the group. Could you email me info at shebaker1@yahoo.com
Thanks,
REbecca

I received an email yesterday about starting local chapters. I would LOVE to start a chapter in Spokane WA. I had surgery just over 6 months ago and have lost 82 lbs... I have encouraged and supported several ladies as they've looked into and are now on the road to their own surgeries... I can't express enough how life changing this has been and how much I want to support and share this with anyone who is struggling with weight issues... I feel that to be a good leader you have to help empower those around you by helping them discover and utilize the tools necessary for their success... Being we all fall at times, it's important to know how to get back up and move forward and that needs to happen WITHOUT criticism and guilt placed by others... Having been overweight my entire adult life, I understand how it feels to be judged because of weight... I have a strong belief in weight loss surgery and a passion to help others... I want others to be able to write their own weight loss stories and together build a strong network of support... If you find me to be a good candidate for this opportunity, I would gladly accept...

Had my surgery July 28th. Feeling great, walking 1/4 mile. Still on Protein and liquids and no probs that I am aware of except the incisions are healing and itch.

Had my surgery July 28th. Feeling great, walking 1/4 mile. Still on Protein and liquids and no probs that I am aware of except the incisions are healing and itch.

Im different or the diet is different for me. I start tomorrow to detox my liver (fatty liver). All the Protein I want regardless of calories and no more than 20 grams of carbs. I have diabetes so I am sure I will be feeling great without the carbs. My surgery date is set for July 28th. I have been waiting for a year to have this done. (A whole YeaR). I am excited to be feeling better, although I am not looking forward to the surgical pain after. I had a ventral hernia repaired last July as an out patient. It was horrible because of the pain. I went to the doctor for an elevated temp 3 days later and I expressed the pain I had endured and he said we have been doing those as an in patient lately.. (ya now he tells me.) This time is the bypass surgery and a hiatal hernia repair. I know things will be different this time because I will be in the hospital 2 nights and 3 days before discharge. One night will probably be in ICU because I have sleep apnea. Through it all I will stand strong and only good things will come with getting a chance to regain my health. Thumbs up for excitement. !!!!