Good afternoon! I must admit I have been stalking this website for quite a while. There is so much wonderful information here. Let me introduce myself. I am Angi. I am married to a wonderful man, who is very supportive. We have 3 children and 3 grandchildren, well, 5 grandchildren if I count the 2 four-legged furry ones. :-0 I began my sleeve journey when I attended a seminar in January. My surgeon is Dr. Westmoreland in Murfreesboro, TN. I really like him and his staff. I have met all my requirements and my surgery date is May 17th! I can't wait for that date. However, it makes me very nervous, too!

I am like most of you, as I have read on here, I have always struggled with my weight. I am a Type 2 diabetic with high bp and sleep apnea. I am looking forward to this journey and to a better, healthier life.

Thanks,

Angi

Hi Angie - my surgery is also May 17th! Sleeve buddies!!

My surgery was 1/17/2012. Feel free to check out my blog postings. There is great advice from many on this site. One thing to know and remember. The sleeve is a tool - a super awesome tool! If utilized correctly and with respect you can't help but success to lose weight. You make your own decisions about what foods and nutrition you ingest and how you live your life. You can be successful or not. There is also the mind aspect. Nurture it, make appropriate changes or adjustments, ask for support, and move to a positive healthy fit lifestyle. Exercise, in my opinion, is not an option. Do it and often, Do weight bearing exercise, cardio and do it in a fun way - have fun!. There are so many options and opportunities to get fit and strong.

Happy to answer any questions. I took a break for several months from this site as I have just been a bit over booked and choose exercise over being on line when it is the only time I can carve out. But I'm back and this site has been such a great reference.

Angi, You are embarking on a challenging, wonderful life changing adventure. Follow your docs orders and guidelines. Be positive and treat yourself and your sleeve with respect and make good healthy choices at every opportunity.

I LOVE MY SLEEVE! Best decision ever!

Hi Angie!

I am new here too, just like you I found this forum to be so helpful.

Welcome!

Karmen

Welcome Angi! You'll love it!

_{WELCOME!! :-)}

Congrats and good luck!'

Po

Thank y'all for you very kind welcome!