Hey, all -

My name is Laurie, I'm 36, married to the best guy on earth, and scheduled for VSG on 1/25. I have been struggling my whole life with weight, breaking the 200 barrier at the tender age of 11. Since then, I've never been below 200, and at my lowest with weight watchers I was still 238. In the process of trying to conceive, the stress eating was unreal....and when I moved to DE for my new job I was already back to 280. Now I've broken the 300 barrier with gusto...and the attempts to conceive have been worse after 2 reproductive docs told me that my weight was the only thing keeping me from getting pregnant.

After much deliberation, I decided to shoot for the band, but upon researching I decided on the sleeve..... and I'm thrilled with my decision. I can't wait until my new birthday.

Well, that's me. Hope to get to know you all very well on my journey!

Laurie =):smile:

Hi Laurie and welcome to VST - we are happy to have you join our ever-growing "family" ... you will be happy with the sleeve and I bet once you're at goal, you'll be able to start a family. If you have any questions, comments, fears, etc., post away!

Hi Laurie! I'm scheduled for the 25th too! Several people are also within days of us so we'll all have to compare notes afterward. Aren't you just SO excited?? :smile:

Lots of people I've followed on a RNY forum for the last 3 years have gotten pregnant after surgery (with that being their main reason for having surgery in the first place), and I don't know if you're a Biggest Loser fan or not, but Kristin from the purple team two seasons ago is now pregnant also, which was one of her big goals. I think you've made a wonderful decision and you're gonna do great!!

Hi Laurie, welcome to VST! Great to have another sleeve sister on board. What an exciting journey you are on. I am just 3 months post op. I am soooooooooo happy with my weight loss. (see stats below) You will be so pleased. Have patience, especially with the diet afterwards. It is only 6 weeks. That is not that long for life time results. I am so glad you can do this at 36 and have the "best" of your life to look forward to.

Congratulations on your decision. Can't wait to have you on our loosers bench!

Hi Laurie and welcome to VST!

Good luck with your surgery this month. I love my sleeve and know you will love yours too. Keep us posted on your journey.

Hi, Laurie! I go under a week later, so we'll be going through thins at around the same time. I can't wait to hear how everyone is doing.

Hi Laurie,

Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for support!

Hi Laurie!

Welcome to VST. I am scheduled to be sleeved on the 19th....one more day......I am ready to be a post-oper!!! LOL

We should keep in touch since we will be only a week away from each other.

Talk to you soon.

I am scheduled on the 25th also! We can do this together! Good luck to you sweetie!