I am very new to all of this.. I will go to orientation on Feb 19. I've been lurking on this board for a couple of weeks trying to absorb all I can.

About 25 years ago I lost 140 pounds by literally starving myself. I maintained the loss for 5 years by walking 3 miles a day and continuing my starvation diet. Life's stressors kicked in and I started gaining and stopped exercising and I am at my highest weight ever now.

I never thought I would consider WLS because a dear friend of mine died a few years ago, from complications from gastric bypass surgery, one week after the procedure. I have other friends ( married couple) who had gastric bypass surgery and both are heavier now than before the surgery.

Reading stories on this board has given me new hope. I m just so tired of being sick and tired! And I want to be around to enjoy my grandchildren. We are taking our two oldest grandchildren to Disneyland this weekend, and while I am excited for them, all I can do is worry about fitting in the airplane seat, making it through all the walking at the airport, and facing the reality that I will probably have to rent a scooter at the parks.

I wish all of you the best and hope we can soon compare our success stories!

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Congrats on switching from lurker to poster! I too was a lurker for a while before making my 1st post.

Hi! Welcome!! While you are zooming around in the scooter, just remember, this will be the last time you'll ever need one!!! I loved my 'lasts' as my weight went down.

Welcome Welcome!!!

Congratulations on taking your first steps to becoming a sleever. We are all here for you. Any question you have someone on here will be more than happy to answer. Again welcome :-)