Hi Everybody!

     I was soooo happy to find out about this great group!  I had gastric bypass surgery in August of 2002.  Prior to the surgery I had lost about 105 pounds through Weight Watchers, but I just couldn't get the rest off!  Weight has been a major issue in my life.  After gastric bypass I was able to lose about 100 pounds.  I'm about 30 pounds or so from my goal!!  I think that about 25 of those pounds is loose skin!  I started to do some research about finding a surgeon and came across Dr. Revis's site.  I wish that I lived in Florida!  He seems incredible!  I have learned so much from his site.  I have found a great surgeon in my hometown of Akron, Ohio.  I am going to have a series of three surgeries all together.  The first one is scheduled for August 8th.  For the first surgery he is going to do an almost complete lower body lift.  He is going to lipo my thighs,  but not do the thigh lift until the second surgery.  I'm so glad that I found you guys!  Hearing all about your procedures and what your going through and feeling is such a great thing.  I think that it's so hard for someone else, no matter how well meaning they are, to understand what we're going through!   I'm really looking forward to being a part of your group!                        Christy

Barb <winerbarb@...> wrote: