I have never joined a discussion board before so I'm not really sure what to say except "HI". I am beginning my journey to have my sleeve procedure done and am learning so much about myself in the process. I have struggled with weight since the birth of my children and wondered why I could loose weight but could never keep it off. I was SOO scared to ask my doctor about this procedure at first but once I did she almost seemed happy that I did. My doctors have helped me realize that I am not alone in this constant battle and that there is help out there. So far I have only attended the required seminar but have scheduled appointments for my upper GI, psych,dietary and sleep study. I am only waiting on the referral to exercise therapy to go thru at this point, kinda hurry up and wait thing I guess. I have been doing so much research on this procedure and have yet to find anyone that is sorry that they had the procedure done. I can't wait to get my sleeve and start seeing the results that you all see.

Hey!! Welcome!!! Say what you need to!!! I've used this forum to gain a wealth of information and many great friends as well.. Congrats on making a decision to start this journey!!!!

You will find this forum and these people to be a wealth of encouragement and support. Ask anything you need and read, read, read.

I am so happy for you. It sounds like you are well on your way!

Welcome and good luck! Before you know it, you'll be posting goal pictures of yourself!!

YEAH!!!! A whole new world awaits you! Most of us feel very fortunate to have found a solution to this overwhelming problem. For me, I was never even able to lose the weight so who knows if I could have kept it off!!! But today I am in a size 12 and still 21 lbs from my goal weight; but I feel great. If you are new, take a look at my weekly blog if you are interested and you'll have an idea of what to expect.

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