Why don't we do a formal introduction?

Hi all, here is a little info about me:

I am 37.

I am married with one 13 year old son

I live in Brooklyn, NY.

I work in the medical field.

I am quiet. I am introverted to the umpteenth degree.

I value the people in my life very much but tend not to show that as my preference is solitude. Selfish, i know, but i like quiet times.

Your turn!:biggrin2:

Skeeeeeee Weeeeeeee Soror........Welcome!!!

Welcome ladies! I am so excited that you decided to join our group. I am amazed at how fast we are growing! You will meet great friends here and find outstanding support.

Greetings all

my name is Marie

37 cali "baybay"

divorced mother

medical / cancer unit

working on my RN BSN

kids are alomost grown one is

leaving for the navy in sept keep him in prayer please.

My name is Tammy

34 y/o

Mother of 2 beautiful boy ages 5 and 11

Currently separated

Work as a Purchasing Manager

Banded March 15, 2007

Almost at goal, but may set a new one...maybe 165lbs!

Comtemplating a tummy tuck in the near future

So Happy To Be Banded!!!!!!

What?! That's my girl Tammyj!! What's been going on Sista!!!?? It has been a minute since we've chatted!!!

Sheila

My name is Sandy I am:

Living is Birmingham, AL

Married for 7 years

3 Kids-Mallery, Meredith and Miles Logan

Registered Nurse

Just finished my 6 months doctor supervised, had paperwork sent today and waiting for approval :biggrin2:

I have soooo struggled with weight all of my life which was compounded by the fact that my mother and the whole side of her family is small. My dad's side of the family is the large side. I will never be little, but I can be smaller and I love this group.

Hello Sandy, nice to meet you.

What?! That's my girl Tammyj!! What's been going on Sista!!!?? It has been a minute since we've chatted!!!

Sheila

Hey Ms. Sheila! It has been awhile. We have come along way...it is amazing! You are looking sooo good...I'm trying to get like you!

How has your band been treating you?

Hello all,

My name is Venus

From/Live in Wisconsin

Single, in a relationship with a supportive boyfriend

One beautiful 3 year old (will be 4 on 8/25) but if you ask him, he's 110. (don't ask)

Work in the Accounting field

Attending college, will sit for CPA after graduation May '09

Ready to get back to that b-ball weight, my son loves quite a few sports already, and he's almost 4 feet tall already, so I know he's going to be very active. I would love to be able to play around with him, no matter what the sport is.

Hello ladies. My name is Chandra. I have a bandaversary on Auguast 25th. I am widowed and turned 50 on Saturday. I have been celebrating entering the 50's with all of my college sisters of Delta Sigma Theta. I am a mental health therapist.

Hi Venus and Chandra, welcome to the group! Congrats Chandra on your bandiversary. How much weight have you lost? What are the pros and cons of being banded?

My name is JoVonda, JW for short...hince jdub. Anywho, I am a 27 year old High School Spanish teacher. I love teaching. I have a 2 year old son is running me right now. I have a very loving husband who I've been married to for 4 years on 7/31. I've been looking for a support group like this for a long time. I'm so glad one has been started.

My progress with weightloss has slowed all the way down. I have restriction and plan on getting another fill on Thursday. My goal is to loos 100 by 3/19 which is my bandaversary.

Hello Ladies,

My name is Shanetta

I 'm 28 yrs old

Born and raised Washington, DC

I live in Alexandria, VA (Northern Virginia)

I'm an Office Manager

I work for the Federal Government Agency

Im a single mom with a 3 year old son

Hobbies : Reading, Shopping, Traveling

Hello Ladies...

My name is Val

I was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN (on the TN/GA border)

I've been married 7 years (not all happy):thumbup:

I have an 11 year old son:thumbup:

I have been struggling with my weight since I added the freshman 15 in college:cursing:

I am so happy that I found this forum. I didn't realize that there was so much support out there at all, much less anything with sistas.

I have only told my husband and son about the surgery. I am just waiting on insurance.:wink2:

Congrats to all of you for deciding to take care of you!:thumbup:

Hey slim, welcome to the group!