Hi folks,

Relatively new here, but thrilled to see support for glbt folks. i post to the obesity help vsg forum a lot but have hesitated to come out to anyone so haven't yet.

i'm ann, i live in arlington, va with my partner of 30 years (in november!) whose name is also ann (i know!) and our two kitties -- no kids.

i'm excited to finally almost be at the ins submission stage and hopeful that things will got thru!!!

i'd love to hear from other friendly folks. everyone is so nice here!!!

do you find issues related to your glbt-hood and the forum or reaction from friends???

so happy to be here!!!!!! xoxoxoxo Ann

Hey there tlj...I don't get on a whole lot anymore. I am actually in Santa Barbara. I was sleeved July 9 in Mississippi before moving here. My highest weight was 349. Surg wt was 334 and I am currently at 244

Hey Soul! You're my Cali neighbor. haha. Wow you have dropped man, Good job!

Greetings all! Congrats to all those who have been recently sleeved and whoopee for the success of others. i was sleeved in July. I have lost about 80 pounds. My life is totally different and feels like my own again. I love the way that I look and feel. I am doing well physically. I had a very easy surgery, but regardless, it will be worthwhile. Trust me!

I'm new to this. Where do you post pics at? Where is everyone from? I'm in California.

You go to my galler/albums and that is where you post.

I'm from Atlanta, Ga!

I am in San Francisco anyone in the Bay Area

Jlewis how do I find your pics

Johnathan - I figured it out. I was using the app and that doesn't have as many features as the full website. Awesome pics!

Shange - Keep up the good work! I feel the difference in my life already. It's amazing!

James - I'm central California about 2 hours from the bay.

I'm so surprised at the amount of people on this forum. I had no idea...let's keep it going!

Jlewis how do I find your pics

You have to be on the main website, go to my profile and vote my albums/gallery.

Johnathan - I figured it out. I was using the app and that doesn't have as many features as the full website. Awesome pics!

Shange - Keep up the good work! I feel the difference in my life already. It's amazing!

James - I'm central California about 2 hours from the bay.

I'm so surprised at the amount of people on this forum. I had no idea...let's keep it going!

Thank you! Just wait til u get close to goal! You'll feel so good about yourself! I'm much more confident than I've ever been! I want b*****s to look when I walk in somrwhere! Lol

Johnathan - I'm already seeing a huge difference already and I can't believe how many people have noticed as well. I was caught off guard when someone asked me how I did it. I don't really know if I want to be open about it at this point since I'm still new and learning about myself. Do you tell people?

I'm sure that people are checking you out now, don't discount yourself.

My last month is when I really started feeling really good about myself. Believe me, I don't discount it! Lol

I tell everyone! Lol I don't care if they don't like or approve! I'm proud as hell and nobody will take that from me! But it's different for everyone. I'll talk to anyone about almost anything lol

I'm not ashamed or anything I am just trying to get comfortable in my new skin. I'm like you I don't care what others think about the procedure as I know I made the right choice for me.

I tell people about my surgery unless for example a noses neighbor stated I had a very nice body after noticing my weight loss when she ask I just said I am watching how much and what I eat it isn't a lie LOL

That is what I said. I told them I was watching what I ate and was following a low calorie, low fat and high protein diet. So, in theory I wasn't lying either! Haha

IT'S CHECK-IN TIME. HOW IS EVERYONE DOING????