Hi, fellow VSG members! I am on this journey for the second time. I started this process in 2009, but chickened out due to all the nay sayers (you can lose w/out surgery, that's dangerous, you're taking the easy way out, etc, etc, etc.). Now, i am following though because I NEED/WANT to! If i had listened to my doctor in 2009, I would be at a healthy BMI and wouldn't be on all these meds and machines, today But I listened to all those people who don't have medical degrees.

Anyways, here I am, following through to a healthy ME! I want to be able to enjoy my upcoming Fab 40's, and see grandkids one day.

I have had all of my appts, including those w/ the NUT. Unfortunately, I haven't lost any lbs But I haven't gained any lbs, either I hope that doesn't stop my surgeon from giving me a surgery date.

I have an appt at Kaiser on 8/31/11 to see my surgeon. I'm praying to get a date, then!

Welcome! It will be an awesome 40th birthday.

Thank you!