Hi everyone, I'm a newbie!! Starting my journey on Thursday with a seminar so I'm new and fresh towards my journey and goal(-:. I want this surgery more than anything. I've been overweight most of my life and it wasn't until I began to develop medical problems(diabetes, kidney problems) that I knew I have to do something about it, and that it was serious. I Want to live!! I have 4 children and I Want to be here for them as long as I can! This is a choice I have made that will effect my life forever and I am truly ready to be a "healthier me!" . I have been looking at all of the post on this forum and I am soooo GLAD that this exist. We all need support in Everything we do and I pray I can Find some support buddies and cheerleaders that will encourage me on my journey too (-:..

Welcome and best wishes on this journey!

Thank u so much!!! (-:

Welcome to the forum! You've found a wonderful place to learn, find inspiration and support.

I encourage you to learn all that you can about LB.

Best wishes on your journey!

Thank u Maddysgram! I Really appreciate your encouragement!!(-:. Im doing as much research as I possibly can and I do have a support from my family!! I am so ready!!(-:

I'm new as well. I hear ya on being there for ur kids. I need to do this for them and me. I'm hoping to have surgery end of January. We can do this!

Thank u razzyb!! I am 40 as well. How many kiddies do u have?? Have u see a doctor yet? I Want to Get it done the first part of the year also. My seminar is tomorrow and I'm excited to go...we should be buddy!!

Seminar tomorrow!!!! My journey is starting guysss!! (-:

Sounds great. It is easier for me to text if u want. 480-208-7884. I have 2 girls 15 and 12 and I need to keep up with them. I just went to doc for first time yesterday so am starting my diet today. My name is brandy

Cool!! I have 2 boys &2 girls. Boys 16&15 girls 17&12. All teens and as I have gotten older my whole mindset has changed. Before I was nonchalant about my weight, but when I hit 40, I think different now. I realized my babies need me around as long as possible!! Im choosing to live. We both are!! (-: . Im gonna send you my # in a p.m.(private message). Looking forward to the journey. My name is Monica(-: