Re: Brand spankin' new to list! Introduction

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Hey girl! Good to see ya! I just know you'll love it here! )

in NJ

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> HI all! Wow..I am SO glad to BE here, and I am really hoping to get

> advice, support, help, and friendship. I'm ..age 37, and live

and

> work in Westchester County, NY. I have two children and am 'working

> on' my second divorce. I had Open RnY surgery on Aug 23, 2001, at

> Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan. Dr Leitman did my surgery

> and I cant say enough wonderful things about that man!

Anyway, ..due

> to COUNTLESS 'issues' , I have managed to only shed 80 pounds in 22

> months. My top weight was approx 294. I got down to 206 last

> summer....then gained back up to my current 215. I have been at

this

> plateau for MANY months. I work in a gourmet cafe full time, and

> still have eating..and body image issues. Well, thats pretty

> much " me " , at this point. I will be eager to hear what everyone has

> to say--especially those who are perhaps in the same boat. I should

> mention that I am 5'9, and my goal weight is a healthy 180. I

joined

> Curves in early January and faithfully go, but still the scale

never

> seems to get under 214. I need SERIOUS jumpstart ideas! (NY)