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

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. >_<

Don't be scared - it's okay to be a little scared (it is surgery) but I can tell you that you'll forget all about it post-op! I still go out to eat with my partner (he can eat anything) and I just eat what I can and talk and talk and talk and talk, LOL

Don't hesitate to reach out - we're here for you!

I was totally like that as well. But if he loves you it will not matter, just know that maybe going on in the first month or so may be hard but it'll get better be for sure. My husband was scared that i wasn't gonna survive the surgery but I did and its been getting better.

Hello nice to see this thread. I was sleeved Nov. 7th 2012. Was the best decision I could have made for my future. Oh the feeling of success when I can do things easily that was once difficult. Feels wonderful when people take a second look to make sure it is you! Loving my sleeve..... I wish the best for those waiting on their surgery. And look forward to hearing about everyone elses journey.

Don't be scared - it's okay to be a little scared (it is surgery) but I can tell you that you'll forget all about it post-op! I still go out to eat with my partner (he can eat anything) and I just eat what I can and talk and talk and talk and talk' date=' LOL

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Thank you. It calms my nerves a lil Lolz.

So what should I be doing that last couple of days left before my sleeve? I get surgery Jan 30th and just getting nervous.

So what should I be doing that last couple of days left before my sleeve? I get surgery Jan 30th and just getting nervous.

Stick to your pre-op diet, get used to taking Protein drinks and smaller portions - it helps make the transition less drastic. I spent alot of time watching You Tube videos of people who have documented their journeys and found it be help ease any concerns I had and actually ramped up my excitement to be on the other side of surgery!

Wrap you mind around this as much as you can, because that is where the challenge is going to be. The surgery, that's the easy part!

I agree! I went out to dinner two weeks post op. Just order a cup of soup. Even now at 6 weeks post op I am eating out. Just have to be diligent in what you order and always get the smallest portion available!

BTW - How is everyone doing? Roll Call!

I'm doing great! My surgery was 10 days ago and I've lost 15.5# since getting out of the hospital 8 days ago!

Hi TJ things are going good for me how are things going for you

I'm doing great! My surgery was 10 days ago and I've lost 15.5# since getting out of the hospital 8 days ago!

So glad to hear Icon! How are your recovering? Are you on pureed foods yet? I am doing well. Just had my six week follow-up. Everything is going well and I am super happy with my results. Keep up the good work!

Hi TJ things are going good for me how are things going for you

Doing well James! How are things going for you?

So glad to hear Icon! How are your recovering? Are you on pureed foods yet? I am doing well. Just had my six week follow-up. Everything is going well and I am super happy with my results. Keep up the good work!

Recovering nicely--no complaints! I am just transitioning to pureed foods and I'm SO happy for it--was getting a little sick of Soup (and strained soup, at that).

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That's awesome! A change of variety is always good especially after all the soup! LOL

Stick to your pre-op diet' date=' get used to taking Protein drinks and smaller portions - it helps make the transition less drastic. I spent alot of time watching You Tube videos of people who have documented their journeys and found it be help ease any concerns I had and actually ramped up my excitement to be on the other side of surgery!

Wrap you mind around this as much as you can, because that is where the challenge is going to be. The surgery, that's the easy part![/quote']

Thank you. 2more days n I'll be in the losers bench. So nervous. >_<