Hello everyone,

My name is Rhonda and I have been watching this forum since the day after surgery. I have major support from my family but I need support from people who have been through EXACTLY what I have been through. I must admit I was a little hesitant to post on the forum. For one because I did not want to put my numbers on here. But then I thought I will never be that way again so I am posting out of excitement to get to know you guys better and for your support on my journey. I will say that I feel like I already know some of you guys because you always update us on what is going on and to give good advice on different situations. I read this post several times a day and smile, get teary eyed, and laugh at some of the things posted. But most of all very excited and proud of the results that everyone is producing.

A little about me I am married with 2 young boys. I am from Atlanta born and raised. I have struggled my whole life with being overweight. I don't know what skinny feels like and I have never met "GOAL" on any weight loss program but for the first time I feel that this is attainable.

Now to the numbers my highest weight was 397 lbs. I had my surgery on 8/26/2011. On Thursday I will be 3 weeks out. As of this morning I weighed and I am down 44 lbs. My current weight is 353 lbs. I look forward to chatting with you on this wonderful journey.

Welcome! I am kinda new here too. I started lurking the week before surgery and I have been a regular poster since I had the sleeve on 8/8. I have enjoyed the forums too. We are all in this together and support each other. Everyone has a different tale to tell and their experience is different and we can learn from each other! Congrats on your surgery and good luck to you!

Sounds like you are using your sleeve well! Nice job! Welcome and nice to meet you.

That's awesome! Congrats! Welcome to the forum. It is a great place, and we are happy to have you.

Welcome - both of you- Congrats on your sleeve and also the lbs. shed. Yay

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That is awesome news, Rhonda! Way to go. I just got back from my 2 week check-up with my doctor and he said things are looking good. He also said to remember that this is a marathon and not a sprint. I need to keep telling myself that information as I keep thinking I should lose weight faster.

My journey started out on November 16, 2010. That day - I went for my initial consultation and I weighed a whopping 400.6 pounds. How embarrassing to let myself get that heavy. I had to wait until the hospital that I was having surgery at was fully accredited before my insurance would cover my surgery. I waited (and thought a lot) until the middle of July to hear that the clinic was finally done with their accredidation and I could schedule my surgery. My surgery was set for August 31, 2011. The day before surgery, I saw my surgeon and my weight was at 381.8 (thanks to the pre-op diet!). Today, my weight was 366.8. I have a long ways to go - but I know I have a lot of support - with my friends and family and also my new friends on this site!

Thanks everyone for the replies....I went back to work and have been so busy.I appreciate you guys for the support. Things are going well I will update again soon.

Hello everyone, My name is Jocelyn. I live in a small but big tourist town Bardstown, KY. I don't really use this forum very much, been busy with kids on fall break. But anyways I had my surgery on 8/17/11, so about 7 wks out. The time has actually flown by, I have lost a total of 41lbs. 12 pre-op, the rest post-op. I have went down 4 jean sizes, and 2 shirt sizes. Im so loving this new life. It is a journey though and I am still very new to all the changes... Its hard sometimes, when your at family functions, ballgames, or just out with your friends. Sometimes I forget that I cant eat like the rest... Im not talking about eating alot, just about eating and drinking at the same time, or watching what im drinking.. Its not east, buts its not hard either. The little bit of pain and discomfort was well worth it...