Tell us about yourself

[mzanika03 0]

Hi my names is Tannie

I live on Long Island (as far east as you can picture )

I work in a group home for develpmentally disabled individuals and I love my job.

I like doing arts and crafts and spending time with my nephew.

I just began my weightloss journey. My surgery was 9/30...so I'm a newbie.

I began my WLS at 250LBS and I hope to get down to atleast 140LBS.

Thanks in advance to everyone for their support.You'll be seeing more of me....oh wait LESS of me. LOL:lol:

[Snowboots 0]

Ladies, thank you all for the warm welcome!

There is so much positive support in this group I love it :thumbup:. I want to congratulate all of you, no matter where you are in your journey. I think it takes a lot of courage and strength to take matters into your own hands and decide to change your lifestyle. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all! We can do this! :crying:.

BTW: If any of you ladies are in Atlanta, GA or close by I would love to build a local support cirlce. Get in touch with me and lets talk.

[smilan 1]

Welcome all the new ladies! Im so glad I found this forum, it really helps to have someone like me going through this thing also.

Ebony Rose: I too am waiting till I lose a little of this jelly before hopping on the pole. I cant wait though. I think I'd be good at it!

[*slim* 2]

It is so wonderful to see how many people have joined this forum! Welcome to everyone, and good luck to you all on your journies!

[2nd chance 0]

NFaith,

Hey There

I was banded and went to Day One Health--900 N. Michigan Avenue (Water tower Place)-- and self paid for fills before I got insurance approval for coverage. You pay $250 under fluoroscopy or $100 blind. Best regards.

[2nd chance 0]

Hi Ladies,

My name is Sheena. I live in the metro Chicagoland area. I was lapbanded in Nov 2006. I was a self-pay patient and went to Mexico to Dr. Ortiz. Wonderful experience--first hospital/surgical experience.

For the past 20 months, I had been plagued with fills and unfills...stress induced stoma occlusions, then most recently pouch dilation that led to band slippage..This resulted in being horribly sick for 4 days...no water/food tolerance/dehydration...immediate emergency surgery for band removal. Immediately, I began researching new weight loss surgery options and have concluded that my best option seems to be the vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

I am single, no children, very supportive boyfriend and mother. I serve as a college administrator, and am a member of Delta Sigma Theta...OO-OOP!

I shared the decision with most folks in my life regarding lapbanding; however, because everyone felt like I should have given up the band far soon than I did, I have decided to not share this decision...they'd think I am really crazy...

My doctor has confirmed coverage by my insurance and his skill in performing the procedure. Of course, I have a page full of questions; however, I am certain that his immediate response again will be let's wrap up your recovery and then plan the next step. I am already there...

As I work in college administration, I am hopeful to fast track this process. I believe that the most forgiving time for wls is between November Thanksgiving break and the return of the new semester in January. Therefore, I am most interested in having my wls during this time period. We will see.

Best regards to all!