Brand spankin' new to list! Introduction

June 16, 2003

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)

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