I am a life long dieter...read a journal I wrote when I was 8 and even then I was talking to myself about losing weight. I've been a pauing member/meeting attender with WW for numerous years and although I love the program, I still struggle with portion control, emotional eating and general grazing. I see a therapist to help with the emotional aspects...and that has helped. I do WW and that has helped...especially with improving overall healthy food selections. But......highest weight of 273 led me to a WLS Seminar in December 2010. I am lucky to live near a Bariatric Center of Excellence. Went for my first consultation a week later. My insurance covers the VSG and I passed the "exceeds a BMI of 40" test with flying colors.

Now I am faithfully following the WW program while I navigate the insurance approval. My therapist wrote my psych evaluation and I attended a WLS Support Group Meeting. I plan to continue to attend those as continue towards surgery. I have even purchased all the stuff for the two week preop diet (got to shrink that liver!). I've lost almost 7 pounds since the seminar.

I'm looking forward to having the surgery and moving on. I want to decrease the grehlins, enfirce portion control, continue WW, and WLS support group meetings. I'm hoping this site will be a great source for ongoing support and advice as well.

Bring on the VSG!

You found the right website to help you discover many aspects of VSG and landed on a gold mine of support. There are great people who love to be of service. Enjoy reading.

Glad you made the decision! I too have just recently joined and have felt the support way beyond what I was expecting I also have tried WW in the past and it worked for awhile, the idea on a whole is great, just didn't quite meet my needs. I am glad to hear that you have done your research and have chosen VSG, pretty much any question you have about VSG can be answered on this site

Welcome. I tried WW several times and the last time at work I only lost 7 lbs and I really tried. I finally decided on WLS and the doctor recommended the sleeve. I am so happy since I have had it done. I weighed 232 at my first doctor appointment and today I weigh 191 and was sleeved on Dec 1st. I never would have been able to do this, if I did not have surgery. I am loving how I feel and can't wait as I keep losing weight to reach goal. This place has been a wealth of information for me.