Emerald

Hi everyone, I thought it was time to introduce myself and say hello. I have been reading here for well over a year, so I think it's about time!

My name is Emmy and I had my consult with Dr. Callery yesterday. My husband Mike had the surgery with Dr. Callery in March and has lost 153 lbs! I am amazed at how different his outlook is on life and I want what he has!

I only need a couple of more tests and I will be in dictation. I have been very lucky with my timing, I called to make an appointment for my psych eval today and they said they had a cancellation for 2pm TODAY if I could make it. Needless to say, I made it! heheh

I would like to thank all of you for all the info I have absorbed through you since November of last year. You have been an endless supply of info, heart and encouragement, even when I was only lurking. Thanks!

Kelly

Nice to meet you, thanks for coming forward. I think it is the best thing to do since everyone is in the same boat, at least for the most part. Congrats. on your fast process...maybe we will be pod partners. I am attending the class on Tuesday evening that is a requirement prior to having surgery, then the next class on 1/8 (I think).

Tara

Emmy,
Hi! Congrats on grabbing that cancellation!!! Nice timing!!! We are about on the same timeline. I have my psyc eval on Friday. I would like to join Kelly in saying maybe we will all be pod partners. Wouldn't that be something!! I got my classes out of the way already, so I won't be meeting you gals there. Both of you make sure to keep in touch. How fun it will be to share our experiences!!!
Tara

watergirl

Welcome! We are so glad that you have joined the visible. Congratulations on your journey to date. You are well on your way to getting approval and a surgery date! Keep us posted on your progress!

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman

pambragg

Emmy,
Welcome to the best place on earth! Disneyland has nothing over this forum and support group! Congratulations on making progress in your journey. We are having an East County Support Group at my home next month. You are more than welcome to join us. It will be Wed, Jan 12th from 6:30-8:00. Hope to see you there. Best wishes

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Pam
Open 7/7/04 Dr Callery
333/130/150.........20 lbs below goal now!!
Start/current/goal
TT done 7/19/06
BMI pre-op 57.2
BMI now 21.6....OMG...I'm freaking "normal"

"You are the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it."

Christina

Emmy,

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your progress through the process. It can be a long and tedious struggle, but it will be the best decision you have ever made. You are well on your way to a new healthier life. Your husband, having gone through it, will be your biggest fan and supporter. However, we are your cheerleaders as well. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.. we're here for ya!!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

bridgetgirl

Glad you came out and stopped lurking.... the light is so much brighter when you are active.... welcome, welcome, welcome! Im sure there is no question that your husband cant help you through... okay maybe a few, but regardless, if you need another opinion or he is stumped on something, ask away, after all we are family.... theres nothing that cant be shared with family! Best wishes to you I hope you have no obstacles to overcome!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Karen Wright

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~Karen
Open RNY 04/13/04
313/230/158 (still pushing for that goal!)

"Don't take yourself so darn seriously!" Rule # 62