Hi everyone, I am in the early stages of this process. I am 45 years old and have been fat most of my life. Lost and gained and lost and gained. I have my first major series of appointments on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve ; social worker, nutritionist, Bari nurse, etc. I already qualify medically bc of my BMI, sleep apnea and HBP. I can't wait to have this surgery, and I appreciate all of the posts I have read so far.

Welcome to the group! Yes we are your support system here.

Welcome!

Hi I am in the middle of my journey too! I have finished my weight management class and have a group class this coming week then after that I can schedule appointment with nutritionist and social worker. I had to go for a slep apnea consult on Friday and have to do a slep study. She was pretty sure I have sleep apnea... It is a long trip but learning lots from everyone on the site! I'm always reading reading reading!

Welcome to the group. These people are amazing and have helped me a lot. This will be the best decision ever. It was for me. Good luck!!

Welcome and so glad you found us. There is a wealth of information and support on here. If you have a question just ask, somebody will know the answer or lead you in the right direction. Again Welcome and wishing you the best as you jump through all the hoops pre op.

Thanks! I am sure I will have lots of questions. Just waiting for my time! Hopefully early 2013.

Thank you all for the warm welcome I can't wait to get my surgery approval! I'm a teacher, so I'm shooting for the first day of summer vacation, lol! That's why I started this process last month, the surgeons have very busy schedules!

I've been working my way thru the process since September. So it does take time. Darn anyway!!

Welcome to you both. It's a great thing to do for your life... To get your life back and have control once again. Glad your jere

Thanks so much! Im really happy to be on this journey. Waited along time to get started! Been heavy most of my life. Turned 50 this year and decided if I was going to do this I needed to get with it. So glad that I did!