Hello everyone.

I have been considering this surgery for several years but have decided to finally start my journey. I am looking for a support buddy who is also just starting off so we can go threw it together.

So far i have gone to the seminar, called my insurance (seems like i will be a shoe in), and have my first consultation on the January 22.

A little about me: i am going to be 23 y.o. I have no kids but two very bratty dogs and a great my goal after surgery will be to loss 200 pounds. My best friends says she is supportive but thinks that its unnatural and that we can do it together .. But if that was true she would be skinny and healthy already... Anyway, I'm just looking for someone asking the same path that i can share things experience with and maybe we can "hold hands" through thus transition together.

In case anyone is curious i am in New Mexico....

Hi! I've already had my surgery on 12/13/12, but there are a wealth of people, info, and support on here, it helps me tremendously!! That being said, there are threads for people who have their surgery scheduled and I think ones for people who are just starting the journey, if you look around. That being said, if you want, friend me. I'll help you in any way I can! Oh, I'm 33 y/o by the way and am in PA.

I'm just starting too. I am on my 4th month of the 6 months required diet, Cardiac Clearance done and Psych Eval done. I still have a few things to do, but we can be buddies!

Hi and welcome! My surgery is next week, so I won't be much help in the pre-op process, but I can certainly relate if you ever need to vent or ask questions. This forum is wonderful filled with great people! Good luck on your journey.