Awesome site.....

[tkangel68 0]

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:

[LowCho 1]

Welcome to the group!

[Dansha 16]

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, 2010 by Dansha

[SouthernSleever 234]

Welcome to the group!

[MINI-Me 196]

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

[mp8btpc 33]

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.

[dbrjredd 0]

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!

[KKB 0]

So glad to have ya!!! Welcome!

[thinoneday 445]

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!

[*susan* 1,709]

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.