Welcome everyone! I am so glad to finally have some members. This group was started so I could find people who were in similiar position as myself. I noticed most people were either in low 200's or lower. It's wonderful to know we're not alone! In this group I would like to share each other's stories and support each other through the hard times. With that being said, let me introduce myself. My name is Brandy and I am 37 (for the next four days at least). I am a single mother of a four year old named Abigail. I have been heavy most of my life. I was only about 40 lbs overweight when I finished high school but once I entered the work field the weight started piling on. I gained a great deal after the pregnancy. While I was pregnant I gained the normal 26lbs but after almost two years and a bad breakup the pounds really started packing on. So here I am today over 300 lbs and making the hard decision to have surgery. I am excited and crazy nervous at the same time. I hope all are well and I can't wait to read your stories as well.

Hello Sophia, Just became anew member still learning my way around this site. I was thinking I'm over 300 lb. I am in the beginning of my journey and also would like to communicate with others who start over 300lb. Thank you for starting this thread.

Hi y'all. I was sleeved on 12/12 and am finding my way around this site too. It's good to see other people in the same boat.

Congratulations on your surgery! Looks like you're doing great! 2013 is gonna be a fantastic year for you!

Welcome Newbie. I just read your profile and that is so me. The camera thing, yeah I totally get that!! Congrats on having a surgery date already. I'm still waiting on mine. It's been a long process for me. But I'm still trying to be optimistic about it. Hopefully this group will help. 2013 here we come!!

Hi! I was sleeved on 11/28/12. I started out at 321 lbs. Now @ just over 6 weeks I am 281 lbs. and SO EXCITED. Not one regret for me, this was the best thing ever did for myself. I am starting to work out, even though it's tough and I am sore, I am determined to stick with it!! My biggest struggle is getting the required amount of liquid but I work hard at it every day. Looking forward to hearing and sharing with all of you!

Welcome Michelle2948 and congratulations on your surgery! Thank you for sharing. Did your surgeon require you to lose weight before the surgery? If so how did you do it? 40 lbs WOW A-mazing. Great job.

Yes, I was required to loose some weight prior to surgery. Mostly to help shrink the liver to make the surgery easier for them. I was put on a pre-surgical diet, that consisted of protein shakes and frozen meals (healthy choice & lean cuisine)...ohh and some fruit. Admittedly I was starving but I knew what I was headed for so I did stick with it.

Hello, My name is Wendy and I recently joined this site..Im not sure if Im over 300lbs but last time I weighed myself I was 290 so I hope you dont mind me joining your group I didnt find any others that interested me.

I have wanted surgery for awhile but lack of funds and insurance has stopped me, we got new insurance at work and they cover it woohoo but I have to do the 6 month thing starting wed. I was disappointed on having to wait longer but in the long run it will be better I think.

I have been overweight pretty much my whole life and with every loss I had I found more. My weight and food addiction is consuming my life and Im so ready for this surgery and starting the next chapter of my life...hopefully healthy and hot lol

I am 43 mom of 3, grandma to 3 and a wife, I also have been a truck driver for 13 yrs and have spent the last 4 driving team with my wonderful hubby.although a very fun lifestyle not the healthiest lol.

Hi Truckerchic! Congrats on getting things moving with surgery! I have not one regret about having this surgery. I am almost 7 weeks out and already feeling better than I have in a LONG while. Don't worry about the 6 months....it will go faster than you think and prepare you for all of this. I wish you all the best!!

Thank you for the welcome Michelle ..your doing great Im glad it has gone smooth for you, I have learned a lot just from this site in a short time and with my job time goes fast lol

I love seeing all the new members and want to welcome you all. Would love to respond to each and every one but the computer is soooo slow. Hopefully getting a new one soon. Anyway, love that you guys are already chatting with each other. That's what I wanted, support and understanding from people in the same boat because it's easy to feel like the only person on an island sometimes. So welcome everyone! As for me, still waiting on my surgery date but at least I'm finally getting the c-pap machine on Wednesday. Man I hope it gives me some energy cause I need it!

Ok so I had my assesment with Doctor Yesterday... Yay! I thought I was 335 I was 343 ugh... She approved me to start classes 12 weeks.I'm excited and nervous.

Congrats Soon2BNewMe!! You will do great, stick to the plan they lay out for you. It will seem overwhelming at first but there is a method to the madness and it will only help you.

Woohoo Soon2bnewme, 12 weeks will go quick...I had mine today, starting at 293 and have to lose 29lbs in 6months...We can do this!!!!

I'm new to the group...My surgery was December 26th. I just went in today for my month follow up. I have lost 16 pounds since the surgery and 27 since I started the pre op diet. I was told I can start working out again--I hope the weight will start melting once I start.

I think waiting for the date and the first week post surgery is the hardest.