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

My sister was banded by Dr. Moore 10 years ago. He is highly respected in Melbourne. I have a family history of diabetes and my knees were very bad. I was on the verge of having a knee replacement but now my pain has gone and I am walking 8kms most days.

Thanks AussieLady, I'm finding it hard as I am an RN in my state and know who is good and who is not surgeon wise .... But I have no idea about other states. Thanks for the advice.

What is with these Australian numbers, do you know how hard it is to ease drop on your conversations when I can't understand! I'm going to sleep!!!!

It's just so sad that America has been left behind in the olden days!! Poor old soul - here's a tip - 100lb is 45kg - thus is what I need to lose to have a BMI of 20!

Do you count sheep in Roman numerals too in the US? Night night.... Zzzzzz

Lol greatest come back ever!!! Lol I'm happy for you!! Be healthy! Aussie lady harasses me Dailey lol so I wanted to get her but it looks like she logged off!!!

Ha, I used to live in Atlanta! Imagine how hard it was to work out all the money, inches etc let alone weights!

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Like going back to the Stone Age!!!

Stone Mountain! Now - go to sleep!

Stone Mountain! Now - go to sleep!

Going now I promise! Night!!

I would never harass you Fyre! You are looking just too cute these days!!!!!!

I would never harass you Fyre! You are looking just too cute these days!!!!!!

Uh huh that's why I walked by you in Australia and you pinched my butt twice!

You guys crack me up! Hope everyone is doing well!!!

I'm so excited I found this forum! I had no idea to look under the "special interests" section, sounds so exotic....lol

Anyway, anyone going to MX for surgery?

I'm scheduled April 2, with DR Garcia ! I'm taking my wife for support!

Best Wishes on your surgery!

It's been slow lately. Check-in time! How is everyone doing? Are we all well and behaving?? :-)