Hi everyone! My name is Kelly and I came across this forum just today and I've been on it reading all the posts for hours. I actually feel like I know some of you already! Everyone seems so supportive and helpful and funny and it seems like a great little family and I hope to go through all of this with you. I'm 30 years old and a mom to Carter (5) and Casey (4) and I've been married to my husband Dan for 6 years but we've been together since I was 15. I've always yo-yo dieted but it's been down 20, up 30 and I've reached my all time high. I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant with my boys and let me tell you, I was NOT a cute little pregnant chick. I am addicted to food, I've tried every diet and pill that's out there, and I've decided this is what I need to do. A friend of mine had gastric bypass 5 years ago and is so happy and looks amazing. I want that to be me. I have a beautiful, healthy family, a great home, great relationships, solid career. All that's missing is love for myself. I deserve to be happy. I had my seminar a few weeks ago and have my first appointment on August 3rd. I can't wait. It's nice to "meet" all of you and can't wait to share our journeys!

Hi welcome n yes we r a family here good luck with everything n I know wat u mean I haven't had my surgery yet but I am on my way

Hi Kelly!!!! I'm starting my journey too! I just met with my primary care doctor last month to document my current weight and track my food intake. I have a consultation with my surgeon on 25 July. Can't wait to get this weight off! I've battled with weight my whole life. My heaviest was 300 pounds and at 5'2", I was as wide as I am tall! I lost 100 pounds on my own and then got stuck at 200 pounds! I went to my weight loss center and found out that my BMI was too low!!! That was a year ago. Now at 45 almost 46, my hormones are all out of whack and I have gained 40 back which puts my BMI at just above what it needs to be for surgery. Now, for the first time in my life I step on the scale and hope I DON'T lose any weight!!! It's quite liberating to not be so focused on diet and exercise right now! Looking forward to talking more soon! Christi

Welcome Kelly, and good luck to all of you who are just starting!!! Your lives are about to change in many big ways. Some will make you happy, and there will be others that make you want to scream. But it all works itself out in the end.

Welcome Kelly if you need to know anything just ask. There are people on here that have been though it or like my self 23 days from surgery. will help you get thought it Just Ask and good luck on your Journy to better health.

Welcome ! I am right with you with your weight as I'm sure a lot are. I was 250 when I went in the hospital for my second and now I am 255. My ankles and knees are giving me problems and I am finding it really hard to walk down the stairs without being in pain. I am so ready for my surgery!

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly and I came across this forum just today and I've been on it reading all the posts for hours. I actually feel like I know some of you already! Everyone seems so supportive and helpful and funny and it seems like a great little family and I hope to go through all of this with you. I'm 30 years old and a mom to Carter (5) and Casey (4) and I've been married to my husband Dan for 6 years but we've been together since I was 15. I've always yo-yo dieted but it's been down 20' date=' up 30 and I've reached my all time high. I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant with my boys and let me tell you, I was NOT a cute little pregnant chick. I am addicted to food, I've tried every diet and pill that's out there, and I've decided this is what I need to do. A friend of mine had gastric bypass 5 years ago and is so happy and looks amazing. I want that to be me. I have a beautiful, healthy family, a great home, great relationships, solid career. All that's missing is love for myself. I deserve to be happy. I had my seminar a few weeks ago and have my first appointment on August 3rd. I can't wait. It's nice to "meet" all of you and can't wait to share our journeys![/quote']

Welcome to the group! Everyone here it's very supportive and if you have any questions just ask there are people her at different stages in there journey and I'm sure someone will have an answer for you. Good luck with starting your new life.

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Welcome! Good luck on ur journey! It's so nice to be able to get on here n read things that ur going thru too. It's very supporting

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Welcome to the group. You will be a success & be showing off your sexy body. I'm glad to have you here & the test of the newbie. Hoping I didn't miss Anyone Lolz gonna search

Welcome! Sounds like you are on your way and headed toward the post WLS roller coaster. The time before surgery will fly by so hang on!

welcome! You couldn't find a better place to have all of your questions answered

Welcome to the board Kelly. We certainly have a wonderful group of people here. I look forward to learning more about you and sharing in your WLS journey

Just heard from the Dr and they moved my first appointment to next Friday the 27th, a week early. I can't wait!