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

I only told my partner and one other friend who is also considering surgery. Unfortunately I think there is still a lot of stigma attached to WLS. So I chose to keep it to myself.

Wish u luck for surgery n wedding.

Good luck in your surgery n your wedding.

Hi! Now for a huge giggle! I came to the site forgetting that I had a login (had to make up a new one since I couldn't remember my password!) and then found this forum again only to discover this thread that I started in 2010!!! Rock on!

So, yeah. Finally had my surgery 1/10/11! HW 266, SW 260, CW 149. Have maintained 149 w 1-2 lb regain every so often. I am truly the "if I can do it . . . " maxim!

Nice to be back!!! Ann

Good luck in your surgery n your wedding.

Thanks!

Hi! Now for a huge giggle! I came to the site forgetting that I had a login (had to make up a new one since I couldn't remember my password!) and then found this forum again only to discover this thread that I started in 2010!!! Rock on!<br><br> So, yeah. Finally had my surgery 1/10/11! HW 266, SW 260, CW 149. Have maintained 149 w 1-2 lb regain every so often. I am truly the "if I can do it . . . " maxim!<br><br> Nice to be back!!! Ann

That's awesome! Welcome back!

Looks like no one has posted her for a while, but I thought I'd "come out" on this thread and find some gay sleeve buddies!

Hey Ryan:

Greetings from Boston

Hello from Columbus, Ohio!

I hope you all are doing well and I hope you have a great labor day weekend!

Tony

Looks like no one has posted her for a while, but I thought I'd "come out" on this thread and find some gay sleeve buddies!

Hello sleeve from texas how are you Ray

Hello everyone, my name is David and I'm from the suburbs of Philly. I had Realize Band surgery 4 years ago and I have lost 90+ lbs, but I am going to revise to the VSG at the end of this year/beginning of 2015 (assuming that my insurance company approves the revision). Just figured I'd say hello.

Hi everyone! I'm from NYC and new to this website. Thought I'd say hi

Hi everyone !! Queens New York here.. got sleeved August 4th 2014.. had a few bumps in the road, but all in all.. very happy with my decision.

Hope everyone has a good day !!

Hi everyone. New to the group! I'm got sleeved in on June 4 and have lost 69 lbs so far. Couldn't be happier. I want to thank my partner of 15 years for supporting me through my journey. It's so nice to read all of the positive posts from our community! Keep up the hard work everyone!

Hi I am Sue and had sleeve surgery on 8/27/14 and so far so good. I live in STL with my wife (finally got married 2 years ago after 25 years together) our dog and cats. My weight has been up and down but I decided to do this before I had any real health issues. My wife has been super supportive and has even lost a few pounds because were not going out to eat and the food at home is a little boring right now. I'm 3 1/2 weeks in and am down about 17 pounds post-op (28 total). I need to exercise more but overall I am doing fine. Glad to have this forum to check in and get support from people who are doing the same thing.

Sue