I have tried writing this thread many times but always end up hitting 'cancel' in the end. When I typed the topic it made me think "Who Am I"? I always end up introducing myself as "so and so's wife/mom" that I forgot for a moment who I was and that I was joining this forum for me, not my husband or children. So here goes, I am an energetic, well organized, glass half full kind of lady that enjoys spending time with family and friends, and will always try to see the good in a person or situation. I am a full time Mom that moonlights as a Forensic Chemist 8 hours a day.

My struggle with my weight began so long ago when puberty came knocking. Yo-yo dieting and crazy exercise regimes have only tried to dim my spirit when they didn't work. I will overcome this obesity beast!

I found this forum last fall when I began researching weight loss surgery options and came upon the sleeve. I am so very grateful I have found you all. The knowledge and information gained in these threads is priceless.

Thank you all for sharing your triumphs and tribulations - Best of Luck in all of your journeys!

~ Jen

I am anticipating surgery to be at the end of March/beginning of April with Dr. Halmi in Woodbridge, VA.

Hi Jen, and welcome! This forum has been a wonderful place for people to be encouraged, ask questions, and gain a wealth of information from people who have like minded goals and interests. I find myself learning new things every day from the kind people here. I'm glad you introduced yourself and I look forward to hearing about your experiences as you start this journey. Keep us updated and let us know when you get your date! :welcome:

I agree with Vance. Welcome to the site. This site along with youtube videos of people's progress helpped me make my decision to be sleeved on Jan 12th. Good luck!

Welcome! I am also having surgery with Dr. Halmi--in Fair Oaks (Feb 15). Looking forward to talking to you and sharing our experiences!!

:welcome: hi there Jen K

Sounds like you are a pretty busy lady, wife, mother, and in your "spare" time a forensic chemist.

Have you already been sleeved, still lurking around, or all set to go through insurance and a date.

If you are not sleeved, just looking around, obviously all of us on the board, quite biased, and will say the sleeve is the way to go, which of course it is

I was sleeved 12/15/11 - so i consider myself a newbie since i'm still learning many tricks still. glad your enjoying reading the board, i love it to.

I also used to write something on the board and hit cancel by mistake

I am not sure, but i think most people have struggled with weight most of their lives, so you are in good hands.

See you at the Water cooler

kathy

:welcome: hi there Jen K

Sounds like you are a pretty busy lady, wife, mother, and in your "spare" time a forensic chemist.

Have you already been sleeved, still lurking around, or all set to go through insurance and a date.

If you are not sleeved, just looking around, obviously all of us on the board, quite biased, and will say the sleeve is the way to go, which of course it is

I was sleeved 12/15/11 - so i consider myself a newbie since i'm still learning many tricks still. glad your enjoying reading the board, i love it to.

I also used to write something on the board and hit cancel by mistake

I am not sure, but i think most people have struggled with weight most of their lives, so you are in good hands.

See you at the Water cooler

kathy

:welcome: hi there Jen K

Sounds like you are a pretty busy lady, wife, mother, and in your "spare" time a forensic chemist.

Have you already been sleeved, still lurking around, or all set to go through insurance and a date.

If you are not sleeved, just looking around, obviously all of us on the board, quite biased, and will say the sleeve is the way to go, which of course it is

I was sleeved 12/15/11 - so i consider myself a newbie since i'm still learning many tricks still. glad your enjoying reading the board, i love it to.

I also used to write something on the board and hit cancel by mistake

I am not sure, but i think most people have struggled with weight most of their lives, so you are in good hands.

See you at the water cooler

kathy

oops, i just read the others and realized you will be sleeved soon, and i posted 2x by accident kathy

Welcome, and glad you are here! Keep us updated on your progress.

Welcome, Jen! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I'm scheduled to have my surgery on 2/15 and look forward to hearing about your adventure as I go through mine.

:welcome:

Hi, glad you found us too. What a great bunch of people and a lot of support and knowledge. You must be excited with your surgery coming up in Mar/Apr. It's nice to "meet" you.

Hey there!!! Welcome and congrats on your decision to be sleeved. I was sleeved on January 25th 2012!!