Barbrah

I felt welcome when I firsted join and someone actually posted an answer to my questions, that was great. New members just look around and you can tell that the people here really do care. I log on everyday just to get support of whatever it is that is bothering my that day.

lealphachienne

Thanks! We try to be as helpful as possible. I feel part of a larger family. I come here daily for doses of inspiration and to reminiscence. Reviewing the newbie posts also posts things into perspective at times. They are reminders of where I was and makes me grateful that I survived those crazy initial stages. No matte how good or bad, it shall pass. Each day brings new opportunities and moments of enlightenment.

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Marie
5/28/04
Lap RNY
5'3"
235/125
TT Gym Rat #25
Ehyeh asher ehyeh Exodus 3:14
www.nochilddiesalone.org
www.myspace.com/lealphachienne
www.myspace.com/NoChildDiesAlone

coptergirl

I think we are also a family, and family loves and supports one another through the good, the bad, and the ugly...

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

Mavisavis

I have been on message board groups before, and this is the best bunch of folks I've ever met. There are the occasional flare ups here, but this is an awesome group of people. I'm so glad you felt welcomed, as I did when I joined. It's been almost a year since I came here and the things I've learned and gained are priceless. Furthermore, I pass a lot of the info on to a few real life wls buddies who just aren't into the internet. They actually thank me for being part of this group and bringing the wisdom and experiences to them.

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Marty

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts--Winston Churchill

Lap RNY 9-7-05
Dr. Ben-Meir
Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
235/135/135
pre/now/goal

ChristyH

I found this board by accident a few weeks ago while continuing my research into WLS. I have to say that I have felt nothing but welcome and everyone has been so sweet to answer my questions. I had no idea when I joined that this had originally been started for the patients of Dr C. *oops* but even after knowing that I will continue to post and read because the wealth of information I have learned here has been amazing and I can see that there are a great bunch of people here.

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"Even when life knocks you flat on your back, at least you are in a position to look up"

4/6/06 - Primary visit w/ PCP
4/14/06 - Full physical, bloodwork & EKG

307/???/144
Heaviest/Current/Goal

Vibe1973

I saw the flare-up on the latest blogging...and have to say I was rather shocked. I have felt nothing but kindness and support here-- even though I'm a midwest kid! Each time I'm about to take another step in the process, I get to see other people's HONEST reactions/emotions to what they went through! It's been so wonderful being here-- thanks

Sara

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~Sara

342/284/160

Lap RNY 5/26/06

"A day without laughter is a day wasted."
-- Charlie Chaplin