I am trying to get healthy and to be a good role model for my little girl. I have attended one support group meeting at Lawrence hospital - it was very good. The people who have already had syrgery were very supportive and healthy and happy. I would love the support that this kind of forum promises. Okay. so that's it then.

Welcome! I have a little girl, too...she's 8. She is a little chunky already...but I also want to role model better for her! Are you scheduled for surgery yet? Where are you in the process?

You'll love it here! Cindy

Hi Cindy,

Mine is 4 and she is not chunky yet. She is really conscious of the weight issue though because my family is insensitive, and probably because I speak disparagingly of myself sometimes. I really need to cut that out, because she has staretd to do it too. "Mommy, you are fat right?" Nice.... Anyhow, better than find nicer words to describe myself, I have decided to actually fix myself. So I went to Lawrence Hospital's website - they are about five minutes away from my house. The doctor I like best there is Dr. Davis. The whole program seems very nice. I've met one of the receptionists - Stacy - at the support group meeting. She was very smart and informed and nice.

Tell me about you.

Welcome to LBT! There is a lot of valuable information here just for taking the time to read it. Good luck in your journey and I'll look forward to your posting with us.

I just wanted to say hello and welcome to the board.

Welcome to the LBT family, if you have questions this is the place to get answers so don't be afraid to ask.

Hi Shelly Welcome to LBT!!!

Hi Shelly!

Welcome. I hope we can be of assistance!

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