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..well, guess its usually used in a derogatory manner, but since we use it now as a part of LBGTQ..kinda loses its sting. I wouldn't say you've lost your membership card lol. It IS l B gt. I would say u still fit that, just maybe inactive. You found the one you wanted ; ) amazing that a community that begs acceptance can be so judgmental. Nice to meet u btw.

Well dang behead u got BLEEPED tooooo funny!

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Hello! Just came across this thread tonight. No, I'm not gay, BUT I just so happen to love everybody!!! Regardless of orientation, religion, race or nationality--we're all living on this green Earth! I wish you well on your journey & I look forward to your updates!

I'm gay and 20 months out. -140#I am a bear which makes me wonder where I will fit in the community! rd

Ricky, Im sure there's plenty of room for "little bears" in the community too. ; )

hello everyone, I am Leah I live with my wife of 8 years and my 18 y/o son from my 14 year hetrosexual marriage (husband passed away). I haven't had my surgery yet nor do I have my date but I have spoke to the surgeon and psychologist and I am waiting on the initial approval from my ins so I can begin my 10 week metabolic syndrom program they require. Hoping to loose 180 lbs and be in wonderland by next year this time. I am currently 324 w/o clothes so I know that is a big HOPE but you always have to dream right. Can't wait to hear all of your stories and learn more about you all!!!!!

Hi everyone, anyone still around?

I'm going to Tijuana May 22nd and am excited and terrified. Has anyone here gone to Mexico?

Hi. Yep. Still around. I haven't been sleeved yet bit have begun the process with Ins. I have chosen Dr. Garcia though if things don't work out.

Hi everyone, anyone still around?

I'm going to Tijuana May 22nd and am excited and terrified. Has anyone here gone to Mexico?

Hi! I'm going to Tijuana from May 23-29 to have gastric sleeve with Dr. Garcia. Who are you having surgery with?

Im seeing a doc here in the states, if I get Insurance approval. If not, I will save for Dr. Garcia.

Sleeved in July 2010 - down 140 pounds. It gave me the courage to get back into dating after 5+ years alone - and just last week I moved in with my boyfriend here in Jacksonville. Best decision I ever made.

Thats awesome Go Kart! You've done great. I hope it will give me the confidence to get out and socialize again. Dating might be cool too lol

just got my approval letter today and I am scheduled for May 21!!!! I am soo excited. but I have a question. My wife and I already have a condo booked in Florida for week of 27, I will be traveling 4 days after surgery. Is that a bad thing? I will bring pillow, pain meds and just be riding not driving or lifting. I should be okay right????

Beach Congrats!! So jealous lol but so very happy for you!!! Ill get there. I would talk to your doc, but Im sure a few ppl here will chime in. Im preop, but it sounds like most ppl did well. Alot go shopping and of course fly after the surgeries in mexico. I've heard a few speak of soreness and nausea..but Everyone is different.

Wow, Go Kart! That is really exciting. I am happy for you. He is lucky -- you seem like a nice guy and you are super cute.

Anyway, I am gay! I live in Mt. Rainier, MD in the DC area.

I will be self-pay and am having a lap band to sleeve revision with Dr. Almanza in Tijuana, Mexico on July 9. I can hardly wait! I counted today and it is eight weeks away.