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

Perez lets us know if you have questions I will help just pm me. If you like

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

Best of luck Perez! Its freaking awesome on the other side!!! Let us know how you're doing and feel free to call upon us if you need anything.

James n TJ will do. Question.. I drank 2 or 3 beers yesterday cuz it was my bday. I regret it cuz now I am nervous they might not do surgery on the 30th. Should I be worried? I mean I still have 2days but not sure. Just hope it doesn't postpone my surgery ;(.

James n TJ will do. Question.. I drank 2 or 3 beers yesterday cuz it was my bday. I regret it cuz now I am nervous they might not do surgery on the 30th. Should I be worried? I mean I still have 2days but not sure. Just hope it doesn't postpone my surgery ;(.

I wouldn't worry about it. If you have been on a bender then they might. LOL.

Hope you enjoyed them it will be a while before you can have another. That sounds so good right now. :-(

I wouldn't worry about it. If you have been on a bender then they might. LOL.

Hope you enjoyed them it will be a while before you can have another. That sounds so good right now. :-(

I know. I love my ice cold coronas. But I sure did. well I'm glad it will be ok at least. Thank you so much. Will keep u guys posted.

I know. I love my ice cold coronas. But I sure did. well I'm glad it will be ok at least. Thank you so much. Will keep u guys posted.

You said the "C" word! Ahhhh! Now I really want one!

Be well buddy and we will see u on the other side. BTW, happy belated birthday. That's an awesome day gift to yourself.

Perez you will be fine don't worry about the 2 beers they will still do your surgery

Does anyone know if we can have Tic Tacs? I know gum is a No. Just wondering if they would be ok.

Does anyone know if we can have Tic Tacs? I know gum is a No. Just wondering if they would be ok.

I ate them like candy for about 2weeks.

Wait, they are candy......

I ate them like candy for about 2weeks.

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OTR you're a lifesaver! No pun. I've been dying for something like that. Thank u!

PerezL84... you are awesome and I'm sure your partner will love you just the Same if not more..keep us posted on your journey! You rock !

It only gets better! Trust me... a lot better!

Hi, I'm waiting on my first apt with surgeon. My BMI is about 35 and hoping he will consider a sleeve after 12 years of failed lap and. I live in Australia

I am 45 and live with my amazing (and Whippet slim) girlfriend - have 5 children between us!

I am more scared 'coming out' about my otential surgery than telling people I am a lesbian.

Everyone has such a strong opinion and hideous stories of people requiring liquid diets forever or months and months of intravenous food.

My fingers toes and everything in between is crossed I am eligible.

My partner is amazing and supportive. She tells me she adores me as I am but I do not like myself and Sam concerned for my health.

Hi, My BMI was 35 and my surgeon did not hesitate. I had Patrick Moore at Epworth Private at Box Hill in Melbourne. Everything went really smoothly and I have lost 25 kilos since surgery on November 14. I have absolutely no regrets. Good luck.

Yes, I think I've read your other posts. I have been told by my Tassie surgeon to make sure I go to someone who has vast experience of sleeving after banding as its much more complicated. I did look Dr Moore up but couldn't see anything about how many procedures he has done. I'm seeing Ian Michell in Vic then heading up to see Dr Talbot then Dr Craig Taylor in NSW. I'm Hedging my bets by seeing 3 in the hope I will have a choice of surgeons.

Dud u have any other co-morbidity use. I have asthma which is worsening, recurrent back pain and a strong family history of high bp and diabetes.