Hey there...

I think I have been on this site atleast once a day, I am putting my deposit down on my new life next week.. I have decided to have my surgery at OCC with Dr. Ortiz the week of Thanksgiving. I am soo excited yet sooo nervous. I have ALWAYS struggled with my weight... I would loose 10... 20.. 50 pounds to ALWAYS gain it back.. IT SUCKS.... Then I get the joy of adding Menapause to the mix at 41 ( whew no one tells you how fun that is going to be) I had originally thought about doing the Lap Band , but A good friend of mine had hers fail( she eventually did gastric bypass) Sooo gastric sleeve here I come. My best friend is going to meet me there, she is in California and I am in Georgia and my husband will be in Afghanistan( he is behind me 100%) . This site has been soo helpful, I have found answers to things I did not even know to ask, so thank you everyone for being so honest. Now if the next few months would fly by I would be a happy camper. I look forward to getting to know ya'll . :thumbup:

Welcome to the group!

Welcome to the boards. I was like you in the fact,when I went to my first seminar I was thinking about getting the lapband, but then the surgeon started talking about the sleeve and I knew right away that was for me.

Good luck and best wishes on your journey.

Deb

Edited September 5, 201015 yr by Dansha

Welcome to the group!

Like others have said, welcome. Let us know what questions you have - this is a great group.

Yes welcome. I am in same boat I was researching the lap band and had never even heard of VSG but while on the sister site, Lapband Talk , people were talking about the sleeve and the more i researched the more I was sold. I am 24 days out of surgery and feeling pretty darn good.

I, like the others, had attended the seminar with full intentions of getting the Lapband. But I'm so thankful the surgeon talked to me about the sleeve. I was sold the minute I heard about it! I'm sooo super excited to get the procedure done & be on the loser's bench! Thanks everyone 4 your wonderful & informative posts!

So glad to have ya!!! Welcome!

Hey there...

I think I have been on this site atleast once a day, I am putting my deposit down on my new life next week.. I have decided to have my surgery at OCC with Dr. Ortiz the week of Thanksgiving. I am soo excited yet sooo nervous. I have ALWAYS struggled with my weight... I would loose 10... 20.. 50 pounds to ALWAYS gain it back.. IT SUCKS.... Then I get the joy of adding Menapause to the mix at 41 ( whew no one tells you how fun that is going to be) I had originally thought about doing the Lap Band , but A good friend of mine had hers fail( she eventually did gastric bypass) Sooo gastric sleeve here I come. My best friend is going to meet me there, she is in California and I am in Georgia and my husband will be in Afghanistan( he is behind me 100%) . This site has been soo helpful, I have found answers to things I did not even know to ask, so thank you everyone for being so honest. Now if the next few months would fly by I would be a happy camper. I look forward to getting to know ya'll .

Welcome! yes, this is a fabulous sight! I come here for encouragement when things don't seem to be going right diet wise, . . lots of nice folks and lots of good information!

We are so glad to have you join us here. If you have any questions, just let us know. We have a great group of people here all willing to help support one another in any way they can.