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

@@rfillmore26 congrat's on the weight loss on your continued success.

New here, but 3yrs post-op, glad I finally found a lgbt forum.

There are a few of us here. Welcome to the family! I'm new at this. I just had my band conversion to sleeve 3/18/15. I'm doing well and loosing on a steady pace.

There are a few of us here. Welcome to the family! I'm new at this. I just had my band conversion to sleeve 3/18/15. I'm doing well and loosing on a steady pace.

Yes very few ????

Yes just a few... I had my band on March 2, 2015... it is a good thing!!!

Yes just a few... I had my band on March 2, 2015... it is a good thing!!!

Congrats for being on the losers bench ???? my turn comes May 5th. Good luck on your journey.. ????

@Salonboi.. Good luck to you!!! Please let us know how things go on your successful journey to a new healthier you!!!

@Salonboi.. Good luck to you!!! Please let us know how things go on your successful journey to a new healthier you!!!

I'll definitely be posting updates ???? and thanks for the luck wishes ????

Hey, new here. Just been kind of observing. All the stuff I have been reading has been very encouraging. I'm to be "sleeved" on April 28th. I'm anxious, excited, and scared. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life! ????

@@bobbyy you can do this!!! Congrats great success...

Hey, new here. Just been kind of observing. All the stuff I have been reading has been very encouraging. I'm to be "sleeved" on April 28th. I'm anxious, excited, and scared. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life! ????

Congrats on the upcoming date for transformation ???? I hope you have a speedy recovery ????????

It is so nice to come to this forum, such great advice from all levels of this journey. ????

I had my sleeve done July 13th here in Austin, TX. So far, so good.

Gay here. Sleeved 7/30. HW 417, SW 353, CW (10 days postop) 335

Gay:). I'm just starting the process

Welcome, new gay sleevers!

Tomorrow is my one-year Surgiversary! I'm down 134 pounds from a top weight of 381. I'm 34, 6"2' gay male. Married and happy as hell.

That said, It's hard work. Not necessarily physically (for me), the weight came off practically on it's own, but mentally, emotionally and experiencially it's been a challenging year.

Do what the doctors tell you about HOW to lose the weight, constantly remind yourself WHY you lose the weight and, most importantly, do some sort of emotional work to figure out why you gained the weight in the first place. I strongly recomend support groups like Overeaters Anonymous and individual therapy. Some doctors offer support groups as well, which weren't a fit for me, but might be for you.

My only regret is not doing it sooner. Take lots of photos and get ready for an exciting adventure!!!

Edited August 11, 201511 yr by RyanSleeve2014