Just dropping a line to say hello to everyone! I just had my first consultation on January 14 and the balls are in motion. I have the three month up supervised weight management to complete up to April 14, and hopefully the surgery will be scheduled on Easter Weekend! Everyone seems so positive on this forum and I am grateful for that. I'm looking forward to socializing with everyone, and once again, thank you all for making this forum such a user-friendly place.

Congrats. The time will fly by!

Welcome to the list and congratulations on your decision to become a more health you.

Everyone on the list is extremely helpful and full of information.

I look forward to hearing more of your story. Just just right in and start posting.

Sheila :welcome:

Welcome! I hope your 3 months FLY by! I had to do 6 months and while it seemed to take forever, I used the time to make some changes to my lifestyle that are now habits (dropping diet soda, and taking my Vitamins are just 2 examples!)

Congrats on moving forward and downward (on the scale that is!)

Just dropping a line to say hello to everyone! I just had my first consultation on January 14 and the balls are in motion. I have the three month up supervised weight management to complete up to April 14, and hopefully the surgery will be scheduled on Easter Weekend! Everyone seems so positive on this forum and I am grateful for that. I'm looking forward to socializing with everyone, and once again, thank you all for making this forum such a user-friendly place.

:welcome:

The time is going to fly by. It's so hard to wait for something you know will make your life so much better - but like mommy2girls mentioned you can use this time to make some good healthy changes and habits.

scale back the sodas and caffeine. Learn to take tiny bites and make a small meal last at least 30 minutes. Cut back on the carbohydrates (especially bad carbs) and get used to more lean Protein and fresh veggies and some fruits. Start up a light exercise routine (especially walking)... I cannot say enough about this and how much it will make the weight melt off! Start drinking more Water and get up 64 oz per day or more. These will all be things that you'll need post op and will keep the weight coming off.

I can tell you will do really good with this. Stay positive and keep coming here for info and friendship. Hang in there! It just keeps getting better and better!!! :whoo: