Hey y'all! I'm new here... Just happened to stumble upon this app and I can't wait to check it all out. I've been looking for a post-surgery support group in my area, but can't make meetings with my work schedule.

A little of my story: My name is Erin. I'm married, 24, and August 16 I will be 18 months post-op. I've had an unbelievable success story and am getting ready to speak at my surgeon's pre-op presentations. Although I've not had any complications due to my surgery, the emotional journey has been one heck of a roller coaster! Becoming an entirely different person at 22 is the scariest thing I've ever experienced. At that age most people are just beginning to figure themselves out, but here I am learning to leave parts of my old self in the past and beginning to build an entirely new life. My mom is about to have her 8 year surgi-versary. Luckily I have my mom to lean on, but I think going through this huge life-changing event at 40 vs 20 is an entirely different ballgame. I'm looking to meet some amazing people here, gain some support, and hopefully be able to be a source of support for others as well.

Welcome to the group!!!!!

Thanks! Idk how open you guys are about discussing numbers, but I forgot to include mine. I was 5"1' 250 lbs before surgery (I count my highest weight as pre-surgery.), and am now sitting comfortably between 130-133, depending on the time of the month and all that fun stuff. So I'm typically at a total loss of 120 lbs. I need to get some pictures up for you guys!

Welcome to the group & I'm so glad your at your goal weight & happy and about to speak to others about your success.

Welcome. I've only been part of this group or a few weeks and can tell you that everyone here is so amazing. Nice, supportive, genuine, and very open. You can talk about ANYTHING with this group of folks!

Welcome! I just recently joined the group as well and this group of people is amazing. They are all so welcoming and supportive and funny! I feel like I've known them for years already. You sound like you an amazing success story. Can't wait to get to know you! I'm right about at your starting weight so I hope to be as much of a success as you!

welcome to the group

Congrats and welcome hope I have the same success I'm 21 5'2 and 250 I would love to get close to the same results as you

So cool to see someone my age on here (will be 21 aug 6) congrats on your success! Mind if I ask what your loose skin situation is?

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

Thanks! Idk how open you guys are about discussing numbers' date=' but I forgot to include mine. I was 5"1' 250 lbs before surgery (I count my highest weight as pre-surgery.), and am now sitting comfortably between 130-133, depending on the time of the month and all that fun stuff. So I'm typically at a total loss of 120 lbs. I need to get some pictures up for you guys![/quote']

We have the same height and weight ! Do you have a small frame ?

So cool to see someone my age on here (will be 21 aug 6) congrats on your success! Mind if I ask what your loose skin situation is?

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

That's my question as well !

Welcome! I'm a newbie as well but have learned so much from this wonderful group of people!