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 so almost went out and got some mashed potatoes tonite. But I fought the urge. Still on full liquids til next mon. I'm so ready to chew again

I had a craving for chocolate..so I went out and bought a Russell Stovers peppermint patty that was sugar free..only 30 calories and oh so satisfying..before I would have eaten a whole bag of Yorks!

I so almost went out and got some mashed potatoes tonite. But I fought the urge. Still on full liquids til next mon. I'm so ready to chew again

Does your "full liquids" include Soup?

Yeah. The last two nights ive drained all the chick and veggies out of healthy choice soups.

Yeah. The last two nights ive drained all the chick and veggies out of healthy choice Soups.

I tried 2 oz of tomato Soup with a teaspoon of Greek yogurt (Fage), and I thought I died and went to heaven! It was so nice consuming something other than broth and those detestable Protein shakes. I'm only 8 days out and I wasn't sure if "full liquids" included soup. Either way, the soup didn't give me any trouble. I'm really wanting hot and sour soup now.

Not a big hot and sour fan but been kinda craving egg drop

Not a big hot and sour fan but been kinda craving egg drop

I've always hated Chinese food in general, but I've been having the strangest cravings since my surgery. pizza being one of them. I was never a big fan. But I've learned to distinguish between "head hunger" and true hunger. I've been able to sort out the difference between gas cramps and stomach hunger, which helped a lot. This website has been an absolute godsend. I just want to hug all of you!

Another newbie here! Sleeved on 7/17. Married to my wonderful wife since 2010 and she's now expecting our first baby (due in November). Very difficult to follow a liquid diet when your beloved is scarfing down bagels in front of you. She's a hormonal nutcase and I'm cranky from hunger - we're quite the pair. So glad to find other LGBT folks here!

Another newbie here! Sleeved on 7/17. Married to my wonderful wife since 2010 and she's now expecting our first baby (due in November). Very difficult to follow a liquid diet when your beloved is scarfing down bagels in front of you. She's a hormonal nutcase and I'm cranky from hunger - we're quite the pair. So glad to find other LGBT folks here!

Congrats on your baby on the way!! My wife just did artificial insemination last week so I am hoping we have baby #2 in the oven =)

Another newbie here! Sleeved on 7/17. Married to my wonderful wife since 2010 and she's now expecting our first baby (due in November). Very difficult to follow a liquid diet when your beloved is scarfing down bagels in front of you. She's a hormonal nutcase and I'm cranky from hunger - we're quite the pair. So glad to find other LGBT folks here!

That is awesome!! Congrats and welcome!

Congrats on your baby on the way!! My wife just did artificial insemination last week so I am hoping we have baby #2 in the oven =)

Good luck!!

OK everyone, tomorrow is the big day!! 8:15am

Kinda nervous/anxious but so ready for this!!

You're gonna do great johnathan. I've had NO complications at all (except trying to get my fluids and protein in lol).

OK everyone, tomorrow is the big day!! 8:15am

Kinda nervous/anxious but so ready for this!!

You're one of the most kick-butt posters here. You're going to do great!

By the way I'm straight and I'm into everyone who is into getting healthy

OK everyone' date=' tomorrow is the big day!! 8:15am

Kinda nervous/anxious but so ready for this!![/quote']

You'll do great! You sound super committed and that's the biggest key to success!