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

Preop until 3/28 (twiddling thumbs)

RDO - It will be here before you know it! Hang in there!

My surgery is 4 days away--so excited!

Congrats, Icon!!!! Are you excited? I wish you a positive journey! Keep us updated.

Super excited! Will definitely post updates as I recover

Hey sleeved Dec 20th here from Vegas and down 30lbs was sleeved in TJ by Dr Almanza and great experience

Glad to hear Vegas! So happy you have had a great experience thus far.

Glad to hear Vegas! So happy you have had a great experience thus far. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

What's with the eye roll

I had thought that emoticon was a smile...sorry! Replace that with :-)

Surgery was yesterday--it went smoothly and I'm doing great! Hardly any pain, walking lots. Just wanted to check in.

So glad to hear that Icon! Just keep walking lol. Stay well!

2 Weeks and 3 days post-op - doing way better than expected. I returned to work 7 days post-op. Life almost back to normal. Treated myself to an actual sliding medical scale that should arrive next week. Glad to see you all here and active!

There's gays here?? Ew! Lol

Lol I just found this part after browsing they this app. Anyways, my partner and I been together for 7yrs. He is so supportive and I think it makes a lot of difference. I am being sleeve on the 30th so right now I feel a bit anxious. I wonder how this surgery will affect our relationship as we always go out for dinners and enjoy food. The only difference he seems not to gain weight and I do! I love him as much he loves me just a but scared what the future holds. >_<

Perez...I was sleeved July 9. I went out to dinner with friends at about 3 weeks out. I just had a couple of bites of soup. I go out for meals frequently. You will just not be able to eat very much but you can still go and be a part of the social activities.